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Body susan@vanzandtnews.com On Feb. 12, the Edom City Council convened for its monthly meeting addressing various community issues and financial updates.

Body With the final list of candidates released following the Feb. 13 filing deadline, there are going to be more election cancellations than actual elections on May 2 across Van Zandt County due to a minimal number of candidates on the ballot.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van High School Band students that were named to the Class 4A All-Regional, All-Area, and All-State Band were recognized by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Feb. 16. Trustee Michael Johnson was not in attendance.

Body Early Voting for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections in Van Zandt County began Feb. 17 and continues through Friday, Feb.

Body Football fans attending games at Ken Autry Davis Field in Wills Point will notice something different for the 2026 football season as a new Jumbotron scoreboard will be in place. Trustee Dr.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Before the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimous vote Feb. 11 on the VZC Green Energy Temporary Moratorium, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams shared his comments on why he was voting in favor of the moratorium.

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Body The Tailwind Airpark Community Aviation Scholarship (TACAS) is scheduled for Feb. 21 from noon to 3 p.m.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting Feb. 11, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court implemented an immediate 30-day burn ban for the second time this year.

Body FAITH CAUGHRON Correspondent The Republican Women of Van Zandt County (RWVZC) held their first Candidate Forum at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton on Monday, Feb. 9.