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Body Those interested in signing up to run in the city and school elections in Van Zandt County may do so now through Friday, Feb. 14.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com In the heart of East Texas, a family of dynamic entrepreneurs are transforming the small town of Ben Wheeler through their various business ventures.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Another step toward the preparation for a potential bond election to be presented to the voters as early as May 2025 to construct a new Van Zandt County Jail and/or renovate the VZC Courthouse was taken Jan.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Catherine Gazda was introduced as the new Van Zandt County Auditor to the VZC Commissioners Court by VZC District Judge Chris Martin during the regular meeting of the commissioners’ court Jan. 13.

Body Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money released the following statement Jan. 15 regarding the Jan.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from January 7-15, 2025. Skye Breeann Cooper, 39, Fort Towson, Oklahoma, Poss CS PG 1/1 B>=1G<4G.

Body The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Jan. 13.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com An update on delinquent tax collections in Van Zandt County was presented to the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Jan. 13.

Body In preparation for a potential bond election to be presented to the voters as early as May 2025 to construct a new Van Zandt County Jail and/or renovate the VZC Courthouse, the VZC Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution during a special called meeting Jan. 2.