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Efforts by Good Samaritans not forgotten in owl rescue

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Although the overall story does not have a happy ending, the efforts of some Good Samaritans cannot be overlooked. Three days before Christmas last month, Carol Moser of Canton was coming out of the Denny’s location off the Interstate 20 Service Road in Canton.
Through the efforts of some Good Samaritans, this barred owl was rescued last month before Christmas along Interstate 20 in front of Denny’s in Canton after being hit by a vehicle. The owl suffered a broken wing and unfortunately, did not survive a few days later. Photo courtesy of Thomas Clower

Free political campaign announcements available

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Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. will publish, at no cost, one article, not to exceed 350 words, and a photograph for each candidate that has filed for Van Zandt County office in advance of the March 5 Primary Election.

LaPrade receives Leadership Academy Class certificate

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At the beginning of the Jan. 3 regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court, VZC Texas A&M Extension Service Family Health Community Agent Amy Shively presented VZC Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade with a certificate recognizing him for his recent participation in the commissioners’ court Leadership Academy Class, Ses- sion 2.
Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade was presented a certificate Jan. 3 recognizing him for his recent participation in the VZC Commissioners Court Leadership Academy Class, Session 2. Photo by David Barber

Missing Kaufman man found dead after search

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A man reported missing after a car accident was found deceased after an extensive four-day search in Kaufman. The missing person, Logan Jacinto, 40, was found dead in a creek on private property near where the crash happened days before on U.S.

Edgewood plane crash kills pilot

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According to Texas Department of Public Safety Media & Communications/ Safety Education Sgt. Adam Albritton, a preliminary investigation indicated that on Dec. 26, 2003, at around 6 p.m., a civilian aircraft crashed in the area of Private Road 7005 in Edgewood.
A civilian aircraft crashed in the area of Private Road 7005 in Edgewood on Dec. 26, 2003, at around 6 p.m. The plane came to rest, striking a residence at the location and causing minor damage to the home. Photo by Nick Gibbons, The County Eagle

Man dies in traffic accident

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A one-vehicle accident Dec. 27 on State Highway 64, five miles east of Canton, took the life of a Canton resident, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Education/Media & Communications Sgt. Chris Williamson. The accident occurred at 3:59 p.m. Dec. 27.

Debate between Money, Dutton set for Jan. 9

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STAFF REPORTS Van Zandt County Republican Party Chairman Lance Lenz recently released information about a scheduled VZC debate between the two Republican Party candidates that are on the Tuesday, Jan. 30 ballot for the Texas House District 2 special runoff election.

Cummins honored with TFB Pioneer Award

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Van Zandt County rancher Brian Cummins was recognized by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) as the TFB District 5 Pioneer Award winner at the organization’s 90th Annual Meeting Dec. 2, 2023, in Frisco.
Van Zandt County rancher Brian Cummins (center) was presented the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 5 Pioneer Award on Dec. 2, 2023, by TFB President Russell Boening (right) and TFB District 5 State Director Kevin Wilkerson. Courtesy photo
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