Van Zandt County Authorities seize cattle in snow after one cow dies

VAN ZANDT COUNTY — Van Zandt County authorities are investigating a case involving cows left in a snow covered pen in prolonged frigid temperatures. According to our news partner KETK, Sheriff Steve Hendrix and deputies assisted SPCA investigators in executing a warrant, just outside of Myrtyle Springs, for animal seizure on VZ County Road 3219. “One of the livestock animals had already perished.” said information from the VZ County Sheriff’s Office. “This investigation is ongoing and may result in criminal charges against the owner.”