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Melton recalls his service time in the military

2 years ago By David Barber

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.

Virgil Melton Jr. was the guest speaker at a recent senior citizens’ meeting at Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton. Melton discussed his miliary career in the Marine Corp serving in Vietnam. Melton has served as Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner since January 2007. Photo by David Barber

Not all white bass ‘up the creek’

2 years ago By Luke Clayton

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.

Not all white bass are spawning in creeks and rivers. Luke caught these out on the main lake with guide Brandon Sargent (Lead Slingers Guide Service) and Luke’s son, Drew. Photo by Luke Clayton

Two inmates charged with murder in jail overdoses

2 years ago By Bodey Cooper

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

2 years ago By Doc Collins

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.

The Van Zandt Veterans Memorial

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Van Zandt Veterans Memorial is looking for a 2024 graduate from Van Zandt County to provide a scholarship. They are accepting applications through April 1, 2024. The applicate must be currently residing in VZC with a parent or grandparent who is a Veteran. The application is available online at www.vzcm.org/ scholarship-program. Photo by Faith Caughron

State sales tax revenue totaled $3.7 Billion in Feb.

2 years ago By News Staff

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently said that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.69 billion in February, .05 percent more than in February 2023. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February.

Artist, author, screenwriter reflects on career

2 years ago By Carla Gray

Artists who paint with acrylic, watercolors, or oils are able to take a thought, a memory or an inspiration and place it on a canvas seamlessly, but what about the artist who creates the picture with words, the author?

Artist, author, screenwriter reflects on career

Final Early Voting totals released

2 years ago By Staff Reports

Early Voting ended March 1 for the March 5 Primary Election. As of the end of the business day March 1, a total of 4,282 votes had been cast during the 11 days of Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.

Traffic study letter sent to TxDOT by commissioners

2 years ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Citing speed limit concerns, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the signing of a letter to be sent to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding two intersections on State Highway 64.

Traffic study letter sent to TxDOT by commissioners

Money defeats Dutton in state representative race

2 years ago By David Barber

After losing in a special called election Jan. 30, Republican Brent Money rebounded in the March 5 Primary Election to win a full term as the Texas House District 2 State Representative for 2025 and 2026 as he defeated Republican Jill Dutton in the three-county race.

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