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Purchase of Paul Michael building tabled by commissioners

‘Discuss and consider authorizing the County Judge to close the purchase of property at 1930 Trade Days Blvd, Canton, (Paul Michael building) and approve line-item transfer of necessary funds.’ After Reese read the agenda item, VZC Pct. 4 Brandon Barton immediately made the motion to table it.
Van Zandt County Pct. 2 resident Ronnie Jones shared his concerns during the ‘public comments’ portion of the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court April 9 regarding the proposed purchase of the Paul Michael building by VZC. The commissioners’ court tabled the proposed purchase. Photo by David Barber

District Judge issues Temporary Restraining Order

Van Zandt County has petitioned and obtained an order from the 294th Judicial District against Defendants: Taaleri Energia North America, LLC, BT Amador Storage, LLC, Amador Bess Holdings, Inc., Renewable Energy Systems Americas, Inc., and Belltown Texas Power 2, LLC.

Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo concludes

FAITH CAUGHRON Correspondent The 67th annual Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo ended April 5 and was held in conjunction with the Junior Livestock Market Animal Shows. The market animal shows were held on Wednesday, April 1, and the Ag Mechanics competitions took place Monday, March 30.

Three proclamations approved by commissioners

Three proclamations received unanimous approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its April 9 meeting. The proclamations recognized the month of April as Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month, Fair Housing Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry discussed the proclamation declaring the month of April as ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court April 9. The proclamation was unanimously approved by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

Meet the Candidates

Editor’s Note: The Herald did not receive questionnaire responses and photos from unopposed school board members Jack Thelen (Place 3) and Julie Stern (Place 4). Clay Nicklas, 48, received his B.S.
Meet the Candidates
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