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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 27-Jan.
January 2023
The Old Firehouse to resume concert series
After being closed for almost three years due to COVID and a death in the family, The Old Firehouse re-opens with a new season for the new year.
Court receives update on district courtroom repairs
An update on repairs in the Van Zandt County District Courtroom was given to the VZC Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Dec. 27.
Van releases information on upcoming events
City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Tammy Weidman recently released information regarding upcoming events in the city. The ‘3rd Thursdays with Erin Picking Circle’ will not take place during the month of January but will resume from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Prompt removal of Christmas trees encouraged
One-third (33 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January.
Lady Vandals down Lindale, 47-31
Marisa Richardson helped to spark Van to a 16-point win over the Lindale Eagles Jan. 3, finishing with a team-high 18 points.
VZC Juvenile Justice Detention Center renamed
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Through a proclamation unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Dec. 22, the VZC Juvenile Justice Center in Grand Saline has been renamed.
Suspect taken into custody on solicitation charge
A 48-year old Grand Saline man was taken into custody this week on allegations that he attempted to solicit a minor online. According to a Grand Saline Police Department narrative of the situation, officers began an investigation into the allegations on Jan.
