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While basketball is important to Martins Mill High School Mustang senior Jak Kinder, it is far from being his whole life. Kinder, 18, became the talk of high school basketball in the state of Texas earlier this month as he set a new state record in three-point shooting which now totals 580 successful three-point baskets in his career as of Jan.

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com According to a press release Jan. 23 from Edgewood ISD Superintendent Kristin Prater to the News, Edgewood Head Varsity Football Coach Alex Guerra will not be returning for the 2025 season.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the fol-lowing construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Jan. 20, 2025.

Those interested in signing up to run in the city and school elections in Van Zandt County may do so now through Friday, Feb. 14.

Submitted by Dwayne ‘Doc’ Collins, Republican Club of Van Zandt County President and Suzanne Duke, Republican Club of VZC Vice-President The Republican Club of Van Zandt County has announced their keynote speaker for their Jan. 27 meeting.

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The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) has announced that starting Friday, Jan. 17, the FM 17 bridge over Interstate 20 in Van Zandt County will close as crews begin tearing down the old bridge.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office assisted in a multi-agency pursuit of a stolen car Jan. 14.

Grand Saline Friends of the Library Secretary The Grand Saline Friends of the Library celebrated one of their more successful years in 2024 with a variety of projects completed. Following the organization’s annual membership meeting last January, a successful membership drive commenced with dues and donations raised to support projects for 2024.