May 2024

GSHSBA team wins ‘School Champions’ trophy

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A number of Grand Saline High School Bass Association (GSHSBA) teams competed May 18, 19 at the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) State Championship Tournament at Lake Palestine. The GSHSBA had seven teams that qualified for the THSBA State Championship Tournament.
GSHSBA team wins ‘School Champions’ trophy

Randy Lynn Orms

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1954 – 2024 Randy Lynn Orms, 69, of Garland passed away on May 4, 2024. Born on July 20, 1954, in Gilmer, Randy was a beloved member of the community.
Randy Lynn Orms

Barbara Lynn Moore

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1954-2024 Barbara Lynn Moore, 69, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9, 2024. Funeral services to honor her life were held on May 14, 2024, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home, preceded by visitation one hour prior to the service..

Clifford Mark Green

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1983-2024 Services for Mr. Clifford Mark Green, 40, of Grand Saline, were held Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro.

Ben Bernard Brooks

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1938-2024 With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a pillar of the Edgewood community, Ben Bernard Brooks, who passed away on May 10, 2024, in Dallas. He was 86.
Ben Bernard Brooks

Jessie Floyd Eskue, Sr.” Buster”

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1936-2024 Jessie Floyd Eskue, Sr. ‘Buster,’ peacefully passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Van council addresses police staffing

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Following much discussion, the Van City Council approved in a 4-0 vote to adjust the staffing levels of the Van Police Department to enhance recruitment and retention of officers. The action was taken by the council during its regular monthly meeting May 9.
Van Police Chief Melissa Davis discussed the need to adjust the staffing levels of the police department to enhance recruitment and retention of officers. Photo by David Barber

Commissioners’ court changes date for next meeting

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During a special called meeting May 13, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court announced that they have moved the date of their next regular meeting. The meeting date has been moved from Wednesday, May 22 to Tuesday, May 21 beginning at 9 a.m.