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What residents are talking about in Van Zandt County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Van Zandt County from local and regional media.
Van Zandt County district attorney submits resignation to Gov. Abbott
Van Zandt County district attorney submits resignation to Gov. Abbott KLTV.com
Nov 3, 2026Van 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, 2026VZC 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, 2026Van 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, 2026Van 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, 2026Sheriff'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, 2026Van 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, 2026Van Zandt community, law enforcement honor fallen deputy Adam Sherifi
Van Zandt community, law enforcement honor fallen deputy Adam Sherifi CBS News
Oct 26, 2026First 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, 2026VZC 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, 2026Three 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, 2026More 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