July 2022

Body Van Zandt County Republicans set their sights on the November election on Monday night, discussing which candidates the group would place on the ballot.

Body Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting July 19, the Van City Council announced the appointment of Mark Heatwole to fill the Place 2 vacancy on the council.

Body Every person in every community nationwide can now dial “988” to reach trained crisis counselors who can help in a mental health, substance use or suicide crisis.

Body For Van High School Principal Jeff Hutchins, the summer of 2022 will be one to remember for a very long time.

Body After a challenging week for volunteer firemen in and around Van Zandt County fighting grass fires, VZC Fire Marshal Sean Davis is seeking the public’s help in reducing the number of future fire calls.

Body A lot of twists and turns occurred during the search for a new head boys’ varsity basketball coach at Van High School but in the end, VHS Athletic Director Jared Moffatt chose to select someone on his own campus to fill the position.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jul. 12-Jul.

Body With barely a quorum in attendance to conduct business, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a number of agenda items during a 17-minute regular session July 20. VZC Pct.

Body Triple-digit temperatures are forecast throughout the week for North Texas, with temperatures on Wednesday climbing to near-record levels, according to the National Weather Service.