Around 25 volunteers participated in a special hand count of votes Sept. 8 at the Van Zandt County District Courtroom in preparation for the upcoming Nov.
In what is believed to be the final step in the process, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 during their regular meeting Aug. 30 to approve a master agreement with Hart Intercivic of Austin for new voting equipment that will be ready to use in time for the Nov. 7 election this year.
An estimated crowd of over 250 were in attendance Aug. 28 for the Republican Party Candidate Debate held at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau building in Canton.