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Van Zandt County

Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Van Zandt County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

23 topics

Public Safety

Dixie Land Energy pipeline on CR 3218

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Taxes Budget

Proposed county assistance district (CAD)

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Budget

Dam site mowing

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 29, 2026
Budget

County Clerk budget

1 commentLast discussed Jun 29, 2026
Budget

Historical Commission funding

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 29, 2026
Budget

Library budget

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 29, 2026
Budget

Elections budget

1 commentLast discussed Jun 29, 2026
Public Safety

Veteran Services funding

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Jun 25, 2026
Infrastructure

Veterans Memorial Drainage

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
Parks Rec

History Detectives Scavenger Hunt

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
Roads

Interlocal Road Agreement

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
Taxes Budget

Agenda Binders Transparency

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
Zoning

Game Room Regulation and Gambling

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 6, 2026
Zoning

Game Room Regulation and Charities

9 supportive
9 commentsLast discussed May 6, 2026
Roads

City road funding / Grand Saline

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Roads

Dust control and road criteria

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Roads

County Road 3505 dust and condition

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Taxes Budget

Road tax restricted to county roads

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Taxes Budget

State motor fuels tax history

1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Taxes Budget

Road tax legal restrictions

1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Budget

Road budget utilization

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Zoning

Green energy moratorium

23 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
25 commentsLast discussed Feb 11, 2026
Public Safety

Burn ban

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 11, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Van Zandt County from local and regional media.

KLTV.comdistrict attorney resignation

Van Zandt County district attorney submits resignation to Gov. Abbott

Van Zandt County district attorney submits resignation to Gov. Abbott KLTV.com

Nov 3, 2026
Wills Point Chronicleelections

Van Zandt News

Correspondent A community already reeling from tragedy was struck by another devastating loss Oct. 21 when a young mother and four of her children died… The Mighty Vandal Band finished fourth in the state at t...

Oct 30, 2026
Van Zandt Newscourthouse preservation grant acceptance

VZC Commissioners Court ‘conditionally’ accepts grant

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a unanimous vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court ‘conditionally’ accepted a Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program Grant from the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $9,576,428 for the restoration of the historic VZC Courthouse.

Oct 30, 2026
Wills Point Chronicleelections

Van Zandt News

Correspondent A community already reeling from tragedy was struck by another devastating loss Oct. 21 when a young mother and four of her children died… The Mighty Vandal Band finished fourth in the state at t...

Oct 30, 2026
Wills Point Chronicleelection day voting

Van Zandt News

Correspondent A community already reeling from tragedy was struck by another devastating loss Oct. 21 when a young mother and four of her children died… The Mighty Vandal Band finished fourth in the state at t...

Oct 30, 2026
Van Zandt Newsfallen deputy funeral / ongoing shooting investigation

Sheriff's deputy laid to rest

An investigation into a shootout with a suspect being served with warrants that resulted in the death of a Van Zandt County Sheriff's deputy and an injury to a Canton police officer remains open according to information shared by law enforcement officials earlier this week.

Oct 30, 2026
Wills Point Chroniclecounty election coverage

Van Zandt News

Correspondent A community already reeling from tragedy was struck by another devastating loss Oct. 21 when a young mother and four of her children died… The Mighty Vandal Band finished fourth in the state at t...

Oct 30, 2026
CBS Newsfallen deputy memorial

Van Zandt community, law enforcement honor fallen deputy Adam Sherifi

Van Zandt community, law enforcement honor fallen deputy Adam Sherifi CBS News

Oct 26, 2026
Van Zandt Newsearly voting turnout

First day of Early voting numbers released

Nearly 1,400 votes were cast on the first day of Early Voting at the two Early Voting locations Oct. 19, according to numbers released by Van Zandt County Elections Coordinator Shannon Maddox.

Oct 23, 2026
Van Zandt Newsline-of-duty death of sheriff's deputy

VZC sheriff’s deputy killed

Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger released the following information on Oct. 20 regarding the shooting that killed a VZC Sheriff’s Department Deputy and injured a Canton Police Department Officer.

Oct 23, 2026
Van Zandt Newsfatal structure fire investigation

Three children killed in structure fire in Canton

Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer released the following information regarding a structure fire that killed three children in Canton early Oct. 21.“On Wednesday, Oct. 21, shortly after 12:30 … More...

Oct 23, 2026
Yahoodeputy shooting incident

More than 800 rounds fired at authorities in Van Zandt County during fatal deputy shooting

More than 800 rounds fired at authorities in Van Zandt County during fatal deputy shooting Yahoo

Oct 23, 2026