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Back-To-School Prayer Rally

1 year ago By News Staff

Rev. Kelly Krone of the First United Methodist Church of Grand Saline led in prayer Aug. 7 during the third annual Back-To-School Prayer Rally for students, staff, and schools in Grand Saline ISD. The rally was held at each GSISD campus and was attended by over 100 citizens.

TFFC temporarily closed for public visitation

1 year ago By Staff Reports

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens has temporarily closed to visitors while Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) completes emergency repairs to a steel column that structurally supports the main visitor center building.

First Day of School at Martins Mill ISD

1 year ago By News Staff

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Martins Mill ISD was the second school district in Van Zandt County to begin classes for the 2025-26 school year as they opened their doors Aug. 11. Wills Point ISD was the first school district to VZC to report as classes there began Aug. 6. Canton ISD, Edgewood ISD, Fruitvale ISD, and Grand Saline ISD began their new school year Aug. 13 while Van ISD reported for classes Aug. 14. Additional photos on 2A. Photo by David Barber

VZC/Sarah Norman Library hosts Aviation Allies exhibit

1 year ago By News Staff

‘Aviation Allies: The Royal Air Force in Terrell’ is the title of a traveling exhibit now on view at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton through the month of August.

Fire prevention conference set for Aug. 22

1 year ago By Staff Reports

The Texas Farm Bureau and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offices in Canton will be hosting a Farm/Ranch Fire Prevention Conference Friday, Aug. 22 at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

Hall’s office filed proposed state legislative bills

1 year ago By Staff Reports

The office of Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall recently filed four proposed bills during the current Special Session of the Texas Legislature.

Dallas Fox

1 year ago By News Staff

Dallas Fox (third from left) of the Fox & Co. Military Museum located in Scurry, Texas on donated medals and a number of other items from previous wars to the Van Zandt County Courthouse on Aug. 1.

Temporary Restraining Order extended to Aug. 29

1 year ago By Staff Reports

According to Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the developers of a lithium battery storage facility being built south of Canton has been extended through Friday, Aug. 29 by VZC District Judge Chris Martin of the 294th Judicial...

VZC Commissioners Court receives positive audit report

1 year ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court received an overall positive audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, during its regular meeting July 30. John Manning of Patillo, Brown, & Hill LLP of Waco presented the audit report to the commissioners’ court.

John Manning of Patillo, Brown, & Hill LLP of Waco delivered the audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, during the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court July 30. Following Manning’s presentation, the commissioners’ court unanimously approved the report. Photo by David Barber

Bridger speaks to Republican Club

1 year ago By Susan Harris Susan@vanzandtnews.com

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County convened on Monday, July 28, drawing a crowd eager to engage with local and state political issues. The meeting served as a platform for community members to discuss upcoming elections, legislative updates, and law enforcement initiatives.

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