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The AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton, are sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.

Monday Feb. 9: The Republican Women of Van Zandt will host a countywide forum on Monday, Feb.

I have announced my candidacy for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, in the March 3, 2026, Republican Primary Election,” said incumbent candidate Herbert Dunn.

Currently serving in the 89th Legislature, Texas Senator Bob Hall represents Senate District 2 and serves as Chairman of the vital Senate Committee on Administration.

“My name is Ryan Hanson, and I’m running Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Commissioner because I believe local government should be transparent, accountable, well-planned, and responsive to the people it serves,” said Hanson.

Christi Craddick was first elected to the Railroad Commission in 2012, and the voters of Texas have given her their endorsement and reelected her in every election since. She was raised in a strong conservative Texas family.

An All Candidates ‘Meet and Greet’ is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb.

In October 2025, Republican Women of Van Zandt County (RWVZC) Members Amanda Gray, Jill Dutton, Lee Ann Risner, Heather Jepsen, Lori Reese, Courtney Roark, and Robin Sherwood attended the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) Convention in San Antonio.

On Saturday, Jan. 24, the SPCA of Texas’ Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit assisted the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office in the arrest of a man and woman who allegedly mistreated a dog on their property.

WINTER STORM.