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The Root Seekers Genealogical Society recently announced its 2025 meeting schedule with the first meeting of the near year scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. All meetings for 2025 will be held at the Tri-County Library located on Market Street in Mabank.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from December 17th through December 23rd. Steven Flores, 58, La Combe, Louisiana, Driving while intoxicated.

Nine newly elected Van Zandt County public officials will be taking the oath of office during a 9 a.m. ceremony Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in the 294th District Courtroom in the VZC Courthouse.

As we prepare for the start of the new year of 2025 arriving soon, it is time to take a look back at the events that made 2024 such a memorable year in Van Zandt County. VZC residents will not soon forget 2024 as the year was filled with a number of news events that covered a wide range of topics.

Nestled in the heart of Lindale, the Lindale Candy Company is a celebration of nostalgia and craftsmanship, offering a unique confectionery experience that blends tradition with innovation. Owned by Jeremiah Cagle and his wife, Kaitlin, the candy company has roots that stretch back 78 years.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-1 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court authorized VZC Judge Andy Reese to sign a contract and to also authorize the payment of $60,000 in earnest money for the purchase of property that could be used as the site for a potential new VZC jail facility.

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Way back in 1962 at the tender age of 12 when I harvested my first whitetail in the pine and hardwood forest of Northeast Texas, I thought my iron-sighted lever action 30-30 was all the rifle I would ever need for hunting deer.

In the heart of Canton, Manna Food Bank stands as a beacon of hope for families in need. Estab-lished in 1984 by a dedicated group of ministers, this vital community resource has evolved over the decades to meet the growing demands of families facing food insecurity.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two outgoing members of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court were recognized for their service during the court’s regular meeting Dec. 18.