Blood drive set for April 1 in Canton
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Carter BloodCare has scheduled a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday, April 1, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 603 East State Highway 243 in Canton.
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Officers conduct sex offender compliance checks
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With a number of law enforcement and elected officials in and around Van Zandt County standing behind them, VZC Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff’s Department Lt. Bob Keltner held a news conference regarding an update on sex offender investigations in VZC.
Historical marker ceremony held at Potters Brown
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The Edom arts community and many other well-wishers turned out on March 9 to dedicate a historical marker for Potters Brown, a pottery shop and studio opened in Edom in 1971 by revered artist Doug Brown (1943-2020).
Bridger, Stanberry avoid runoff elections with dominant wins
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After narrowly avoiding a runoff election, Kevin Bridger, the likely new Van Zandt County Sheriff, released a statement after winning in the March 5 Primary Election over three opponents. Current VZC Sheriff Joe Carter chose not to seek re-election.
Money wins Primary Election
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com After losing in a special called election Jan. 30, Brent Money of Greenville rebounded in the March 5 Primary Election to win the Republican Primary as he defeated Jill Dutton of Van in the three-county race for the Texas House District 2 seat.
Major accident shuts down I-20
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A major accident involving multiple vehicles caused major delays at Interstate 20 in between Terrell and Canton Sunday afternoon. Engine 5501 of the Elmo Fire Department was driving by as the accident occurred March 10 and immediately started assessing the scene.
Melton recalls his service time in the military
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In discussing his life in the military, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr. said that he would not have had the successful career that he had without his upbringing and his faith in Jesus Christ.
Not all white bass ‘up the creek’
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One of my favorite ways to spend an early spring morning is tossing small Roadrunners or Beetle Spins into the slow-moving current of a stream feeding a lake with a healthy population of white bass. When conditions are just right, catching can be nonstop.
Two inmates charged with murder in jail overdoses
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Two inmates were charged with murder in the fentanyl overdoses at the Kaufman County Jail that occurred Feb. 16.
Republican Club meeting set for March 25
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How many times after elections do we hear if only more Christians would have voted, the outcome would have been better. Our keynote speaker for the March 25 meeting of our Van Zandt County Republican Club will be Bunni Pounds with Christian Engaged.