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Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Court Judge Sandra Plaster has awarded possession and ownership of eight animals to the SPCA of Texas after finding the animals had been cruelly treated by their owner, Arthur B. Clark, of Van Zandt County.
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Just before 9 a.m. Monday, March 1, First Responders were called out to a crash on Highway 19, north of Interstate 20. Wet roads may have contributed to the cause of the accident. Reports indicate that both drivers had non life-threatening injuries and they will make a full recovery. The crash is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety officials. Photo Courtesy of Nick Gibbons
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The Van Zandt County Sherriff’s Office issued a press release this week, announcing the arrest of two suspects following a call regarding a possible domestic disturbance in the 900 block of Private Road 7712 in Wills Point.
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Good news came from the Northeast Public Health District on Monday, March 1, as Van Zandt County has 86.6 percent of people currently recovered from the virus. In comparison, there are only 11.7 percent of cases that are active.
Read moreOn Tuesday, March 2, State Rep. District 2 Bryan Slaton filed House Bill 2571 that will protect historic monuments and statues from being removed, altered or destroyed. The bill protects important pieces of Texas history and creates fair legal processes for altercations, removal or relocations.
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The Republican Women of Van Zandt County will hold their next meeting on Monday, March 8, at Ochoa’s in Canton. A meet and eat begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting set for 6 p.m. The program is “How to Judge a Judge” by Judge Teresa Drum.
Read moreJames L. Nixon Practice Teaching-James L. Nixon of Ben Wheeler is among 26 Texas A&M University students and the Department of Education in psychology now serving as student teachers in the Bryan-College Station schools.
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CAMPUS CHATTER-Remember WHEN…? Cindy, Charlene, Suzanne, Jane and Patricia went with the basketball girls to Denton for regionals. They stayed at the Holiday Inn Motel and had loads of fun.
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