Around Town
Saturday, Feb. 21: Canton Trail Riders and Zeke Burns Arena 2026 Membership Drive held at 24742 State Hwy 64, Canton from 10 a.m.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Feb. 3-10.
Grand Saline Police Report
Police Report 2/3/26 to 2/9/26 Calls for Service 2/3/26 Welfare Concern/Check / 300 W Patterson. 2/4/26 Assist EMS / 415 W Frank.
Dunn challenged by Taylor in VZC Pct. 3 JP election
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuing series of articles highlighting the major races in Van Zandt County on the March 3 Republican Party ballot.
Monthly budget report presented to WP City Council
susan@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point City Council convened on Feb. 10 at Wills Point City Hall, successfully achieving a quorum and commencing the meeting with a pledge of allegiance to both the United States and Texas flags.
Annual Warrant Resolution Initiative scheduled in Edgewood
Edgewood Municipal Judge Take action to clear outstanding warrants and avoid arrest, including fee waivers for a limited time.
Early Voting begins Feb. 17 for March 3 Primary
Early Voting hours and locations were released recently by the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office for the March 3 Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Election. Early Voting will begin Tuesday, Feb.
VZ County again implements 30-day burn ban
For the second time this year, the VZC Commissioners Court has implemented a 30-day burn ban, effective immediately. The unanimous decision was made during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Feb.
Republican Club of VZC hosts successful fundraising Gala
susan@vanzandtnews.com The Republican Club of Van Zandt County gathered for its much-anticipated annual fundraising gala, ‘Let Freedom Ring 2026,’ on Feb. 6 at Victory Life Church in Ben Wheeler.
