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Body In the heart of Texas, where the spirit thrives, a new chapter in rodeo history is unfolding. Corlee Massey, a 14-year-old breakaway roper, is set to compete in The American Rodeo, one of the richest single-day rodeos in the world.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the second time in less than a year, City of Van Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Hudgens will also serve as Interim Van City Manager. The Van City Council, during a special called meeting March 20, appointed Hudgens to serve again.

Body Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Commissioner Brandon Barton and Retiring VZC Court Reporter Becky Wheeler received special recognition March 26 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

Body Following the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court March 26, VZC Judge Andy Reese issued the following press release to the News regarding the Battery Energy Storage Facility (BESS) under construction south of Canton.

Body Most regular readers of my corner of this awesome publication have probably surmised that ‘Ole’ Luke’ has a passion for not only hunting hogs but also transforming the wild pork into some tasty dishes.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from March 18-25. Algie Eldridge Lam III, 28, Wills Point, Assault peace officer/judge, injury child/elderly/disable w/int bodily injury, resist arrest search or transport, driving while intoxicated 2nd.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A public workshop meeting to discuss renovations and potential relocation of the Van Zandt Courthouse drew around 75 Van Zandt County residents. The meeting was held in the VZC District Courtroom March 13 and was led by VZC Judge Andy Reese.

Body East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Executive Director The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Regional Statesmanship Award recognizes a local, state, or federal official that has demonstrated valuable dedicated service to regional cooperation.

Body Candidates in the May 3 Van Zandt County city and school elections are reminded to turn in their Candidate Questionnaires and photos to the office of in Canton by 3 p.m. Friday, April 4.

Body On March 17, a member of the Criminal Interdiction Team from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office performed a vehicle stop resulting in an arrest for illegal drugs, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly.