News

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Feb. 3, 2025.

Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money recently filed House Bill 2197, which provides equal protection under the law to preborn babies in Texas. Over a dozen House colleagues co-authored the bill within the first hour of filing.

The Republican Women of Van Zandt County is part of the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW). This club provides the avenue for women to influence policy, develop candidates, and elect the leaders of Texas.

REACH Child Placing Agency (REACH) will host their Sixth Annual Casino Night on Friday, March 21 at The Establishment Barn in Terrell. REACH is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves and cares for abused and/or neglected children in crisis in Kaufman County.

At the beginning of their Jan. 29 regular meeting, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court recognized an employee for their years of service to VZC.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, an arrest warrant was issued for Van Zandt County resident Kathleen Marie Curtis, according to the SPCA of Texas.

As I reflect on my experience writing the articles and editorials for the Van Zandt County Readers’ Choice, I am struck by the profound sense of community I encountered.

Pizza Hut of Canton employee Dorothy Baker received a surprise on her 30-year anniversary at the business when she was presented with a proclamation by Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett who declared Monday, Feb. 3 as ‘Dorothy Baker Day’ in Canton.

The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton are sponsoring a driver safety class on Thursday, Feb. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.

An early morning house fire west of Canton Jan. 24 resulted in the death of Linda Jones, 74, of Canton, according to Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer.