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Following the lead of results nationwide Nov. 5 during the General Election, Republicans in Van Zandt County made a strong showing as final voting results were released by the VZC Clerk’s office.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a presentation by District Auditor Robert Lake, the Van School Board unanimously approved the 2023-24 audit report for the school district Oct. 21 during the board’s regular monthly meeting.

Final Early Voting numbers in Van Zandt County were released Nov. 4 by the VZC Clerk’s office.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently announced that the opening of the newly constructed FM 859 bridge over I-20 to traffic took place Thursday, Nov. 7.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a significant turn of events on Friday, Nov. 1, the SPCA of Texas was awarded custody of 18 animals allegedly abandoned and cruelly treated by their owner, Lucas Wayne Penrod.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct,22 through Oct 29. Brandon Davenport, 19, Ben Wheeler, Burglary of a building, theft of a building.

Prior to kickoff Oct. 25 of the varsity football game between the Van Vandals and the Pittsburg Pirates at Van’s Memorial Stadium, the Van ISD Education Foundation recognized the 2024 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Social Studies State Champions at Van High School.

With Election Day coming up Tuesday, Nov. 5, Early Voting officially came to a close Nov.

susan@vanzandtnews.com On Oct. 9, Margaret Moses, a resident at Country Place Senior Living in Canton, celebrated a remarkable milestone, her 105th birthday.

For two decades, the Canton Masonic Lodge has made a splash in the community with its annual Fish Fry held on Election Day. This year, the 20th annual event will take place on Tuesday, Nov.