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1 year ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 5 through Nov.12.

William Bennett, 54, Wills Point, Intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.

Christopher Crutcher, 37, Edgewood, Violation of a bond or protective order.

Cecil Huff , 53, Van, Failure to comply with sex offenders’ duty to register for life/ annually.

Mark Morris, 59, Canton, Assault causing bodily injury of a family member.

Annual VZC Hay Evaluation Clinic/Dinner held Nov. 7

1 year ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Over $11,000.00 was raised during the annual Van Zandt County Hay Evaluation Clinic and Dinner held Nov. 7 at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

Annual VZC Hay Evaluation Clinic/Dinner held Nov. 7

Reported record turnout for the Veterans Day ceremony in Canton

1 year ago By David Barber

In what was believed to be a record turnout, the annual Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 in Canton.

On a near perfect weather day, a reported record turnout was on hand Nov. 11 for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton. Texas House District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton served as the guest speaker. Among those in attendance were a number of state, VZC, and city officials throughout VZC. Photo by Faith Caughron

WP Community Angel Tree program underway

1 year ago By Submitted By The Wills Point Community Angel Tree Program

The Wills Point Community Angel Tree (WPCAT) is a community- wide, annual donation program that provides Christmas gifts for children in families facing financial hardship during the holiday season. This year, the goal of WPCAT is to make sure that each child (from newborns to high school seniors) receives two new outfits with shoes and a coat, and that each family receives a bag of food and a turkey.

47th annual Heritage Festival

1 year ago By News Staff

47th annual Heritage Festival.

Briefs

1 year ago By News Staff

Wallace Methodist Church, located at 151 VZCR 2501 in Canton, will host its Annual Pie Auction Saturday, Nov. 23.

City of Van Veterans Day Ceremony

1 year ago By News Staff

City of Van Veterans Day Ceremony.

Texas District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton presented a proclamation to the City of Van before introducing guest speaker, Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall, during the Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony Nov. 11 at McMillan Park in Van. The City of Van unveiled its first monument honoring veterans.

VZC Fire Marshal Sean Davis announces resignation

1 year ago By David Barber

Before announcing that the burn ban in Van Zandt County was being lifted, VZC Fire Marshal had another announcement to make to the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Nov. 6.

Sean Davis announced his resignation as Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Nov. 6 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. His resignation will become effective in January 2025. Davis also serves as the Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Balch Springs. Photo by David Barber

Dutton to speak at Veterans Day program Nov. 11

1 year ago By News Staff

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Texas District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton will be the featured speaker during the annual Veterans Day program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov.

Burn ban lifted in Van Zandt County

1 year ago By Staff Reports

After recommending a 60day burn ban which was approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Oct. 23, VZC Fire Marshal Sean Davis informed the commissioners’ court during its regular meeting Nov. 6 that the burn ban has been lifted.

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