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Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton has announced that the Annual ‘Night to Shine’ event is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb.

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews. com Two Van Zandt County employees were recognized for their years of service Dec.

Grand Saline Police Department Blotter for the week of Dec. 16-29: Welfare Concern/Check / 513 W Garland Welfare Concern/Check/Information / Country Trails.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 16-23.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) released information Dec. 29 about ‘Showdown at High Noon,’ a candidate debate/forum scheduled for noon Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Canton Civic Center located at 800 Flea Market Road.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Animal Protection League (APL) is making significant progress in Van Zandt County by offering affordable pet vaccinations and spay/neuter services every Thursday at the Traders Square Shopping Center, conveniently located at 301 Veterans Memorial Parkway in Canton.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A success story from the Van Zandt County Youth Diversion Program was shared during the regular meeting Dec. 17 of the VZC Commissioners Court.

Van Zandt County Historical Commission Publicity Chairperson Linda Lantrip Mays of Van recently won first place from the Texas State Genealogical Society (TSGS) for the second volume of her history of the Van oil industry of the 1930s.

It was a busy year for Van Zandt County in 2025 as a number of political items and individual and group accomplishments were very much a part of what was happening. In a month-by-month review, the staff of the News takes a look back at the people and the events that made 2025 a special year to remember.

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