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12 articlesRecent coverage of Van Zandt County from local and regional media.
Van 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, 2026City of Canton mayor resigns after apologizing for 'gossip comment' in wake of back-to-back tragedies
City of Canton mayor resigns after apologizing for 'gossip comment' in wake of back-to-back tragedies WFAA
Oct 23, 2026City of Canton mayor announces resignation
City of Canton mayor announces resignation KLTV.com
Oct 23, 2026Van Zandt County deputy and suspect killed in gunfire exchange during warrant service
Van Zandt County deputy and suspect killed in gunfire exchange during warrant service cbs19.tv
Oct 21, 2026Van Zandt County deputy killed, Canton officer hurt in shootout; suspect dead
Van Zandt County deputy killed, Canton officer hurt in shootout; suspect dead KLTV.com
Oct 21, 2026Van Zandt County Passes Resolution Denouncing Sharia
Van Zandt County Passes Resolution Denouncing Sharia The Daily Signal
Oct 8, 2026Van Zandt County residents raise concerns over brown water, city insists it's safe
Van Zandt County residents raise concerns over brown water, city insists it's safe NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Sep 8, 2026Cause of 659 acre Van Zandt County fire still unknown; crews monitoring hotspots
Cause of 659 acre Van Zandt County fire still unknown; crews monitoring hotspots KLTV.com
Aug 28, 2026