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Five outgoing Van Zandt County elected and appointed public officials were recognized for their years of service Dec. 31 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting Dec. 19, the Van City Council approved the hiring of Mark Campbell as the new Van city manager.

SWORN INTO OFFICE.

The Mesquite Police Department confirmed that four individuals from Terrell were killed, including two Wills Point High School students, and three other people were injured following an accident on Interstate 20 near Mesquite early New Year’s Day morning.

Business Networking Reception in Van.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In their final meeting of 2024, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved two action items following a closed executive session Dec. 31.

If you’re not a duck hunter, you might wonder what force causes your water-fowling friends to leave the comforts of a warm home to spend time in a damp, often cold duck blind. Often during the evening hours, my family and friends find me in a semi-conscious state induced from lack of sleep.

Unfortunately, they’re still out there. While advances in technology bring us many benefits, they also provide new tools for scam artists, and the loss of personal and financial information continues to trend upward.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 23-31.

There will be a free weight loss class beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan.