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Body 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.

Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Jan. 1

Body 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.

Lindale Candy Company:

Body 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.
The Lindale Candy Company is owned by Jeremiah Cagle and his wife, Kaitlin, who started getting involved in the world of chocolate nearly two decades ago when she started working at a chocolate shop in Grand Saline during high school. The couple acquired the business in 2019. Photo by Susan Harris

The 30-30: Still a great hunting rifle

Body 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.
Luke’s first deer rifle was a 30-30 and he still considers it a good caliber for east Texas hunting. Photo by Luke Clayton

Manna Food Bank serves as lifeline for VZC

Body 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.
Manna Food Bank serves as lifeline for VZC

Briefs

Body The annual Van Zandt County Friends of the Library Christmas Bow Project is held every year to fund the purchase of new children’s books for the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.
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