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FM 859 bridge at I 20 closes.

At the beginning of the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Aug. 14, VZC Judge Andy Reese commented on the recent selection of Cliff Williams by the VZC Republican Party Executive Committee to be placed on the special Nov. 5 General Election Ballot for the currently vacant VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner seat.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting Aug. 14, the VZC Commissioners Court heard an update from VZC Sheriff Joe Carter following a recent inspection of the VZC Jail by the State of Texas.

Following a short public hearing, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 2-0 to modify the proposed VZC budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. VZC Pct.

A bicyclist was killed Aug. 19 by a hit-and-run driver on the U.S.

An accident involving a pickup truck, and three motorcycles resulted in two fatalities on August 18. The fatal crash happened shortly after 8 PM on the bridge between Log Cabin and Payne Springs.

As we step into 2024, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tactics, with phishing attacks at the forefront of these threats. Phishing, a type of cyberattack that involves sending fraudulent messages disguised as legitimate communications, aims to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information, installing malware, or transferring funds.

Carter BloodCare will be having a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville held their Summer 2024 graduation ceremony recently. Among those receiving their degrees included Haley McCauley of Canton, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude..

The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Van Zandt Country Club.