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Carter unanimously appointed as VZC Interim Sheriff

4 years ago By David Barber

Following a 75-minute special called closed executive session May 9, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously announced the appointment of Joe Carter as VZC Interim Sheriff. Carter, the current Facilities Director for the VZC Courthouse and a former Head of Security for the VZC Courthouse, was chosen by the commissioners’ court from a field of 12 individuals, according to VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick.

Chapel Catastrophe

4 years ago By Britne Hammons

Property at Van Zandt County Wesley Chapel Cemetery has been damaged after an incident last week. Wesley Chapel Cemetery, located in Canton on Van Zandt County Road 2120 close to Wiley’s Gun Shop, is a Texas Historical Commission location, and the chapel on the property received significant damage.

The Wesley Chapel Cemetery on Van Zandt County Road 2120. Photos by Britne Hammons

Republicans hold delegate training

4 years ago By News Staff

Doc Collins, President of the Van Zandt County Republicans, released the following information regarding the April meeting of the VZC Republicans: The April Van Zandt County Republican Club meeting was a training session for the delegates who will represent the VZC Republican Club at the state convention in Houston in June. We not only had delegates from our county but also from the counties of Kaufman, Rains, Hopkins and Henderson.

The VZC Republican Club. Photo by Faith Caughron

Whitton FD to hold fish fry

4 years ago By News Staff

Whitton Fire Department will host a fish fry at 5 p.m., May 14. The menu will include fried fish, French fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, Bobby beans, drinks and desserts. The Firehouse Band will be providing live music. All funds will benefit the fire department’s operating costs.

Ellis Chapel Assoc. to hold meeting

4 years ago By News Staff

The Ellis Chapel Cemetery Memorial Association will hold a potluck lunch at 11 a.m., May 15, at the cemetery. A business meeting will follow the lunch..

Gas prices continue to climb in Texas

4 years ago By News Staff

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.97/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 28.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.30/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 22.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.518 per gallon.

Step into Mill Creek Reservoir Park

4 years ago By Austin Meton

Spring is well into bloom and while Cherry Creek and the Old City Lake are both great parks, have you ever stepped foot into the park at Mill Creek Reservoir? Down Arnold Paul Road, you may be surprised to find a city park that offers a completely different experience compared to the other two parks. At Cherry Creek Park you will find a very kid-friendly park, which has an awesome playground and paved walking trail, all connecting to Old City Lake Park, which offers recreation opportunities of all kinds such as baseball, tennis, soccer, and basketball. At Mill Creek Lake Park you will find an experience that satisfies the outdoor enthusiast.

Canton Main Street unveils Adopt-A-Block program

4 years ago By News Staff

Canton Main Street has released an article regarding a new program to maintain and beautify portions of downtown Canton. The program largely focuses on areas on certain streets in downtown Canton between the streets of Trade Days Boulevard, W. Church Street, across W. Tyler St., Dallas St, Terrell St and over to Groves Street.

Job fair scheduled for Friday in Kaufman

4 years ago By News Staff

Kaufman County Economic Development Corporations are hosting a job fair on Friday, May 6 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 607 E. Fair St. in Kaufman. Economic Development Corporations from Terrell, Kaufman, Forney, Kemp, Mabank and Crandall, working alongside Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas, have put together an amazing opportunity for employers in Kaufman County to be matched with individuals looking for that perfect job close to home.

Briefs

4 years ago By News Staff

Van to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Saturday, May 14 The Van Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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