FROM THE BLEACHERS
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One of the hardest realities in both business and athletics is knowing when to change direction. Markets shift, customer needs evolve, and strategies that once produced results suddenly stall.
October 2025
Democrats’ shutdown devastation
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article first appeared in the Washington Examiner. “Families will be hurt.
Letter to the Editor
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About the government shutdown: The thing that Democrats wanted was to negotiate for better health care insurance for citizens. Republicans left.
Charlie Kirk challenge: Share your faith without fear
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the life and influence of Charlie Kirk and the impact he made inspiring young people across America. He often said, “I want to be remembered for courage for my faith.” His boldness in defending truth and standing firm in his beliefs serves as a powerful reminder that we should never be afraid to live out and share what the Lord has called us to do.
Edgewood, Canton superintendents respond to student threat
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Edgewood ISD Superintendent Scott Tyner and Canton ISD Superintendent Brian Nichols released a joint statement Oct. 7 through their school district FACEBOOK pages regarding a student threat made toward the school districts.
GS resident arrested on a VZC Grand Jury indictment
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Sheri Raylynn Roach, 47, of Grand Saline was arrested Oct. 3 on a Van Zandt County Grand July indictment charging her with misapplication of fiduciary property, a State Jail Felony, according to information released by VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry.
Fiscal year 2026 budget approved by VZC Commissioners Court
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Following the approval of their proposed tax rate for 2025 Sept. 29, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed to adopt the VZC budget for fiscal year 2026 during another special called meeting Oct. 3.
State investigating death of inmate while In VZC Jail custody
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com According to a seven- page Custodial Death Report on the website of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the State of Texas is investigating the death of a Wills Point man who died last month while in the custody of VZC Sheriff’s Department Deputies and Jail officials.
Reception to be held honoring Hall of Fame Inductees
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The public is invited to a reception honoring the 2024-2025 Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame Inductees scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Van High School Cafeteria located at 985 North Maple Street.