Precinct, county convention dates released
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The Van Zandt County Republican Party has set the dates for the upcoming precinct and county conventions. Saturday, March 9, will be a gathering of the entire VZC precincts.
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Agreement with Kaufman County to house inmates approved
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Following a presentation and recommendation by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Melonie Williams, the VZC Commissioners Court approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Kaufman County to house inmates, when needed, at their facility.
Dutton sworn in as state representative
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History was made at the Van Zandt County District Courtroom inside the VZC Courthouse in Canton Feb. 14 as Republican Jill Dutton of Van was sworn in as the first woman to represent Van Zandt County in the Texas House of Representatives.
Community Health Fair set for Feb. 23 in Wills Point
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The Community Health Fair is scheduled for Feb. 23 at the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce located at 307 North Fourth Street.
‘Night to Shine’
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‘Night to Shine’
First of four precinct Town Hall Meetings held in Whitton
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Around 100 residents were in attendance Feb. 5 at the Whitton Community Center for a Van Zandt County Pct.
Early voting for Primary Election begins Tuesday
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Early voting for the March 5 Primary Election is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.
Coach Ragle speaks at Rotary Club meeting
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An overview of the athletic program was presented during the weekly Canton Rotary Club meeting Feb. 8 by Canton ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Heath Ragle.
NIGHT TO SHINE
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NIGHT TO SHINE
Woolverton speaks during Genealogical Society meeting
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Genealogists learned about honoring their ancestors by joining lineage societies during the Jan. 27 meeting of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society at the Senior Center in Canton.