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We at Van Zandt Newspapers are starting up a ‘Around Van Zandt County’ page every week to keep our readers in the know. This page will be dedicated to highlighting the vibrant and fun happenings in our community.

jackwelch1975@gmail.com Professional football continues to expand, providing better opportunities for players aspiring to compete at the highest level.

Dear Editor: I am calling on the 89th Texas Legislature to pass HB 2171, which would require the playing of our state song, ‘ Texas, Our Texas’ after the national anthem at public K-12 sporting events.

Transparency and Accountability in theTexas House Transparency in the Texas House is one of my key priorities because it is the foundation on which good policy and protection of liberty must be built.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com As we arrive at another Super Bowl Sunday today (Feb. 9), two things are for certain.

President, Republican Club of Van Zandt County The inauguration of President Donald J. Trump was witnessed by people all over the world. Three of us Van Zandt County citizens witnessed it in Washington, D.C. No, we were not in the Capital Rotunda.

President, Republican Club of Van Zandt County On Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the State Capital in Austin, the swearing in of the 89th legislature took place.

Dear Editor, Are you aware of the numbers of actual voters in the 2024 election? The 2024 General Election data, as compiled by the UF Election Lab, shows a U.S. Voting-Eligible Population (VEP) of 244+ million.

As your State Senator, I am eager to share key priorities for the 89th Legislature which uphold the foundational principles of the Texas Republican Party and address critical issues facing our state.

Student-athletes are transferring at an unprecedented rate, a trend driven by a combination of personal and professional factors. For many athletes, transferring is not a simple decision but rather the result of thoughtful consideration about their future, environment, and goals.