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Body Republicans in this county and state rightly want unity. Why, then, is the party so deeply divided? My answer is there are two factions in the Republican Party each with a different definition of “unity.”

Body My name is Don Kirkpatrick, a lifetime Republican and former Van Zandt County Judge.

Body Following a public hearing during their regular meeting Jan. 17, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the establishment of uniform ‘No Thru Truck’ signs for most or all VZC maintained public roads in all four VZC precincts.

Body United States Senator Ted Cruz made a visit to Canton Jan. 5 at the Silver Spur Resort to campaign for Texas House District 2 Republican Party Candidate Brent Money.

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Body Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. will publish, at no cost, one article, not to exceed 350 words, and a photograph for each candidate that has filed for Van Zandt County office in advance of the March 5 Primary Election.

Body Bitterly cold temperatures, wind, and snow arrived in Van Zandt County earlier this week as a number of schools and some businesses shut down temporarily. Several businesses along with all school districts in VZC were not in class Jan.

Body The signup period for candidates in the May 4 city and school elections began Jan. 17 and will conclude on Feb.

Body An overflow crowd at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton Jan. 9 was in attendance for the one and only VZC debate featuring the two remaining Republican Party candidates that are competing for the current Texas House District 2 state representative seat.

Body We encourage everyone in our VZC community to attend the next VZC Republican Club meeting and learn the latest on how to track legislation and monitor our elected officials inAustin.