May 2023
Several athletes recognized during annual Van Sports Banquet
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A standing room only crowd of around 500 were in attendance May 1 to witness a number of athletes receive recognition during the annual Van All-Sports Banquet at the Van High School Cafetorium. VHS Athletic Director Jared Moffatt welcomed those in attendance as he presented the opening remarks following the dinner.
Van council looking to fill vacancy following Rust’s resignation
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the second year in a row, the Van City Council is looking to fill a council seat as options were discussed on how to proceed with that decision during the regular monthly meeting of the council May 11. Melissa Rust, serving her first term as a Van City Council member, resigned following the April 13 regular monthly meeting.
Sales tax holidays for water-efficient, ENERGY STARproducts set for May 27-29
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Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR sales tax holidays.
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The AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton, are sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 8.
Van School Board President shares farewell remarks to trustees
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After 12 years of service, Van School Board President Scott Thomas said goodbye to the trustees during their regular monthly board meeting May 15 as he led his final session. Thomas, who did not seek re-election in 2023, expressed his appreciation to a number of individuals throughout the school district in his farewell remarks.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
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The Friends of the Grand Saline Public Library provided books for the graduating kindergarten students of Grand Saline ISD and Fruitvale ISD. Pictured left are: the Fruitvale kindergarten class of Martha Gates and Emily Populism with Friends of the Library President Catrennia Williamson and Friends of the Library Secretary Tisha Conatser. Pictured right Grand Saline Elementary School Principal Lori Hooton with Friends of the Library President Catrennia Williamson and Friends of the Library Secretary Tisha Conatser.
Dutton announces candidacy for Texas House District 2
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Today, conservative businesswoman Jill Ashmore Dutton announces her candidacy for Texas House District 2 in the Special Election to be held later this year. Texas House District 2 serves Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt Counties.
Canton child killed in two-vehicle accident
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An 8-year-old Canton native was killed and his mother injured following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of FM 90 and FM 47 just after 1 p.m. May 19.
New scam hits county residents
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DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Zandt County Appraisal District took to social media this week, advising county residents of an ongoing scam involving letters sent advising of property owners having warranted liens. The letter, which features letterhead from “Tax Lien Unit 2 – Tax Processing Unit”, warns property owners of outstanding debts related to unpaid property taxes.