August 2023

Officials’ salaries officially set after 3-2 vote

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com During an eight-minute regular meeting Aug. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially approved the elected officials’ salaries for fiscal year 2024 in another 3-2 vote.
Van Zandt County Auditor Sandy Hill the renewal of the Title IV-E County Legal Services contract during the Aug. 16 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. The recommendation by Hill was approved unanimously by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

No action taken following closed executive session

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No action was taken by the Van City Council following two closed executive session items that were presented during their regular monthly meeting Aug. 10. Council member Charles Ryan was not in attendance.
Former Van City Council member and current Van resident Ryan Hanson voiced his concerns about the city’s investment policy Aug. 10 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Photo by David Barber

Preparations for Aug. 28 debate continues

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Committee members vetting questions, debate panelists asking the questions, and a tentative debate format for the Texas House, District 2, Republican Party candidate debate in Van Zandt County has been released.

‘The Huddle Show’ begins Tuesday, Aug. 22

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The 2023 high school football season in Van Zandt County means the return of ‘The Huddle Show’ on Canton radio station KWJB (95.1 FM, ‘The Bee’) beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22.

‘The Locker Room Show’ returns to KMOO

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Mineola radio station KMOO (99.9 FM) has announced that the 2023 football season premiere of ‘The Locker Room Show’ will be Monday, Aug. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.