April 2025

Body EDITOR’S NOTE: The News did not receive questionnaire responses and photos from candidates Charles Lacy, Bill Hunt, and Kolton Hill. .

Body Nicholas ‘Nick’ Haley, 41, and his wife, Shonda, have one child, Hannah Aaron. He is a graduate of Edgewood High School and the East Texas Police Academy. Haley is currently employed as a Wood County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy.

Body Elijah Browning, 37, and his wife, Amy, have two children: Raynee and Ryker. Browning, a high school graduate, works as a sales representative for PR Equipment.

Body John C. Haverly, 66, and his wife, Peggy, have three children: John P.

Body Kobe Blue, 49, and his wife, Brittany, have three children. He is a graduate of Grand Saline High School and is employed in maintenance for the Grand Saline Housing Authority.

Body Melissa Jose, 29, is a graduate of Grand Saline High School and Tyler Junior College. She is currently employed at Salt Lickers in Grand Saline.

Body “I am Kathy Smith, and I am seeking the position of mayor on the Grand Saline City Council,” said Smith. “Having been born and raised in Grand Saline, I proudly attended Grand Saline High School.

Body Correspondent The 67th annual Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo ended April 5 and was held in conjunction with the Junior Livestock Market Animal Shows. The market animal shows were held on Wednesday, April 1, and the Ag Mechanics competitions took place Monday, March 30.