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I’ve got a good buddy that traveled up to Minnesota spend a few days ice fishing for walleye and spearing northern pike, yes spearing pike is a thing ‘up north’, using a multi-pronged spear that resembles a pitchfork.

Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication.

Our Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) has the unique privilege of hosting as the Keynote Speaker for our ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Gala the Lt. Governor of the State of Texas, Dan Patrick.

Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health locations in East Texas, thanks to a new drug take-back program.

Kenneth Hyde has announced his candidacy as a Democrat for Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner.

A number of city and Van Zandt County officials gathered for a meeting Jan. 16 at Canton City Hall to discuss the VZC Special Road Tax funds and how cities want to be included in the allocation of those funds.

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese released excerpts from the letter written by Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer concerning the denial of all documents pertaining to the Amador BESS Project located in VZC.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Canton City Council convened for its regular meeting on Jan. 20 at Canton City Hall. The session began with an invocation led by Reverend Mark Robinson from Crossroads Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a continuing series of articles regarding Van Zandt County races that were featured during the Republican Candidate Debate Forum held Jan. 17 at the Canton Civic Center sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC (RCVZC).

Two incumbent candidates signed up for re-election to the Canton School Board as the candidate sign-up period continues through Feb. 13.