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First winter storm of 2024 arrives

Bitterly cold temperatures, wind, and snow arrived in Van Zandt County earlier this week as a number of schools and some businesses shut down temporarily. Several businesses along with all school districts in VZC were not in class Jan.
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Money, Dutton hold debate prior to election

An overflow crowd at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton Jan. 9 was in attendance for the one and only VZC debate featuring the two remaining Republican Party candidates that are competing for the current Texas House District 2 state representative seat.
Texas House District 2 Republican Party candidates Brent Money and Jill Dutton await a question from the moderator during a debate held Jan. 9 at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. The debate was sponsored by the VZC Republican Party. The special election for the vacant state representative seat is scheduled for Jan. 30. Photo by David Barber

VZC Child Welfare Board provides update

The Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board works hard for around 100 foster children in VZC. They provide allowances, clothing, birthdays, peewee sports fees, college tuition, rehabilitative equipment for injuries, Christmas presents, and other expenses.
Blue Compass RV presented a donation check last month to the Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board that helped in providing toys for many children in need during the Christmas season. Blue Compass RV’s theme for December 2023 was ‘Give Back.’ Courtesy photo

Placement of plaque discussed during meeting

During their first regular meeting of 2024 held Jan. 3, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved tentative plans for placement of a bronze plaque featuring William Travis’ ‘Victory or Death’ letter to be displayed at the VZC Courthouse.
A bronze plaque featuring William Travis’ ‘Victory or Death’ letter, similar to the original plaque shown on display at The Alamo, will be presented and dedicated in Van Zandt County March 6. The VZC Commissioners Court will meet with the VZC Historical Commission to determine where the plaque will be placed. Courtesy photo
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