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CISD to cancel classes for Solar Eclipse

2 months ago By Staff Reports

Canton ISD Superintendent Brian Nichols released a statement March 19 about the school district’s decision to cancel classes Monday, April 8, due to the total solar eclipse. “Canton ISD has made the decision to cancel classes Monday, April 8 in anticipation of the total solar eclipse,” emphasized Nichols.

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The Van Zandt Veterans Memorial

2 months ago By News Staff

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Republican Club meeting set for March 25

2 months ago By Doc Collins

How many times after elections do we hear if only more Christians would have voted, the outcome would have been better. Our keynote speaker for the March 25 meeting of our Van Zandt County Republican Club will be Bunni Pounds with Christian Engaged.

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Two inmates charged with murder in jail overdoses

2 months ago By Bodey Cooper

Two inmates were charged with murder in the fentanyl overdoses at the Kaufman County Jail that occurred Feb. 16.

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Not all white bass ‘up the creek’

2 months ago By Luke Clayton

One of my favorite ways to spend an early spring morning is tossing small Roadrunners or Beetle Spins into the slow-moving current of a stream feeding a lake with a healthy population of white bass. When conditions are just right, catching can be nonstop.

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Melton recalls his service time in the military

2 months ago By David Barber

In discussing his life in the military, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr. said that he would not have had the successful career that he had without his upbringing and his faith in Jesus Christ.

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Major accident shuts down I-20

2 months ago By Bodey Cooper

A major accident involving multiple vehicles caused major delays at Interstate 20 in between Terrell and Canton Sunday afternoon. Engine 5501 of the Elmo Fire Department was driving by as the accident occurred March 10 and immediately started assessing the scene.

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Money wins Primary Election

2 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com After losing in a special called election Jan. 30, Brent Money of Greenville rebounded in the March 5 Primary Election to win the Republican Primary as he defeated Jill Dutton of Van in the three-county race for the Texas House District 2 seat.

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Bridger, Stanberry avoid runoff elections with dominant wins

2 months ago By David Barber

After narrowly avoiding a runoff election, Kevin Bridger, the likely new Van Zandt County Sheriff, released a statement after winning in the March 5 Primary Election over three opponents. Current VZC Sheriff Joe Carter chose not to seek re-election.

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State Parks Day Pass reservations for Eclipse opens March 8

2 months ago By News Staff

State Park Day Pass reservations for the Solar Eclipse event Monday, April 8 will open at 8 a.m. March 8, Those hoping to view the total eclipse from a state park location can call the Texas State Parks Reservations Center at 512-389-8900 or go online for all parks except the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Reservations for Enchanted Rock will need to be made March 11 by phone only.

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