Keenan Lance Kindle
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June 21, 1991 – August 17, 2024 Services for Mr. Keenen Lance Kindle, 33 of Grand Saline, were scheduled for Saturday August 17, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro Don Kirkpatrick officiating.
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Vera Mae Hukill Barker
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December 21, 1930 – August 17, 2024 Services for Vera Mae Hukill Barker, 93, Grand Saline, were held Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Parker officiating.
Stehsel retires after 24 years
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After 24 years of unwavering commitment to the ABC Room, Sharon Stehsel is stepping down leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly impacted the lives of countless at-risk children in Van Zandt County.
Major water leak repaired in GS
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Following the repair of a major water leak in Grand Saline Aug. 13, City of Grand Saline Director of Public Works Joel McCraw released the following statement to the News.
Large turnout on hand for back-to-school prayer rally in GS
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Prior to the start of the 202425 school year Aug. 14 in Grand Saline ISD, around 100 members of the community gathered at the Grand Saline Elementary School Aug. 8 for the second annual Back-To-School Prayer Rally in the school district.
Reese comments on selection of Williams for the November ballot
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the beginning of the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Aug. 14, VZC Judge Andy Reese commented on the recent selection of Cliff Williams by the VZC Republican Party Executive Committee to be placed on the special Nov. 5 General Election Ballot for the currently vacant VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner seat.
VZC Commissioners Court votes 2-0 to modify proposed budget
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Following a short public hearing, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 2-0 to modify the proposed VZC budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. VZC Pct.
WPHS Tigerettes seeking donations for trip to New York
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WPHS Tigerettes Sponsor The WPHS Tigerettes have been invited to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York City. This is a big opportunity for the dancers and for Wills Point. While we are in New York we will be working with 600 other dancers from across the US on the choreography to dance at the beginning of the parade.
Money laundering suspects remain in VZC Jail
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two Chinese nationals arrested for money laundering following a traffic stop Aug. 1 on Interstate 20 near Wills Point remain in the Van Zandt County Jail as of Aug. 12, according to VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry.