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The Van Zandt County Regional Airport, strategically located southeast of Wills Point on State Highway 64, is quickly becoming a beloved destination for aviation enthusiasts and professionals across East Texas.

A resolution for the commissioners’ court to help form a 391 Commission with a combination of counties or municipalities was approved during its regular meeting Feb. 12.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported.

In furtherance of his commitment to pairing deregulation with school choice, Texas House District 2 State Representative Brent Money has jointly authored House Bill 2657 to eliminate the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the STARR test, and school accountability requirements.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular meeting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is investing in careers that help build communities and agriculture through scholarships at Texas State Technical College (TSTC). Each year, TFB makes scholarship funds available to first year and enrolled students attending TSTC.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County has announced that tickets are available now for the club’s ‘MAGA GALA’ event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at Victory Life Church located at 16040 State Highway 64 in Ben Wheeler.

The sign-up period for candidates to file in the mayor’s race, the city council, or the school board election continues through Friday, Feb. 14.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com With the prospect of a bond election looming, Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Commissioner Brandon Barton has been busy making public appearances to discuss the need for a new Van Zandt County Jail facility as well as a new VZC Sheriff’s Office facility.