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Body Currently serving in the 89th Legislature, Texas Senator Bob Hall represents Senate District 2 and serves as Chairman of the vital Senate Committee on Administration.

Body “My name is Ryan Hanson, and I’m running Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Commissioner because I believe local government should be transparent, accountable, well-planned, and responsive to the people it serves,” said Hanson.

Body Christi Craddick was first elected to the Railroad Commission in 2012, and the voters of Texas have given her their endorsement and reelected her in every election since. She was raised in a strong conservative Texas family.

Body An All Candidates ‘Meet and Greet’ is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb.

Body In October 2025, Republican Women of Van Zandt County (RWVZC) Members Amanda Gray, Jill Dutton, Lee Ann Risner, Heather Jepsen, Lori Reese, Courtney Roark, and Robin Sherwood attended the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) Convention in San Antonio.

Body On Saturday, Jan. 24, the SPCA of Texas’ Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit assisted the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office in the arrest of a man and woman who allegedly mistreated a dog on their property.

Body WINTER STORM.

Body I’ve got a good buddy that traveled up to Minnesota spend a few days ice fishing for walleye and spearing northern pike, yes spearing pike is a thing ‘up north’, using a multi-pronged spear that resembles a pitchfork.

Body Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication.

Body Our Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) has the unique privilege of hosting as the Keynote Speaker for our ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Gala the Lt. Governor of the State of Texas, Dan Patrick.