Survey responses shared with board
Results of a recent Van ISD employee online survey taken by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) were released June 16 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board.
July 2022
Campmeeting set for July 11-15
The 25th Annual East Texas Baptist Campmeeting Revival is scheduled for July 11-15 at the Canton Civic Center in Canton. With an average nightly attendance of nearly 1,000 people, this Campmeeting Revival is one of the largest annual weeklong religious gatherings in East Texas.
Assistant HR Director Bettinger introduced to court
A new Van Zandt County employee was introduced to the VZC Commissioners Court June 22 during its regular meeting. VZC Human Resource Director Jessica Deville introduced Emily Bettinger as the new Assistant VZC Human Resource Director.
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Fire crews around Van Zandt County were busy throughout the week, battling major grass and brush fires as Van Zandt County remains under a Burn Ban as the Fourth of July nears.
Van council talks options on seat vacancy
Filling a current vacancy on the Van City Council led to lots of discussion among the remaining council members during a special called meeting June 23.
Van School Board announces resignations, hirings
Following a closed-door executive session at the end of their regular monthly meeting June 16, the Van School Board announced the following employee resignations and new hirings which were as follows:
Van Freedom Boom held June 25
Photos by Amandi Goldman.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 21- 29. Basiel Paul Bennett Jr., 42, Palestine, arrested under warrant for unauthorized use of a vehicle.
USPS announces postage rates to change July 10
Postage rates will rise again on July 10. Periodicals published the week of July 11 will see rates rise between seven and 10 percent, First class stamps will become 60 cents for the first ounce and 57 cents for the second ounce.
VZ County construction updates released
I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Gregg counties) Limits: SH 19 in Canton E to MLK Blvd. in Longview Cost: $3.5 million Anticipated Completion Date: July 2022 SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay Limits: SH 243 (Canton) S 13 miles to Henderson County line Cost: $12.1 million Anticipated...