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Bridging the Gap of Van Zandt County and New Life Home Healthcare of Wills Point are at work bringing the Baker Clinic in Wills Point back to life.
April 2026
Jack Lee Phillips
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May 29, 1957 - April 16, 2026 I know this is poor timing as I was hoping to see how WWIII plays out, but on Friday April 17th, I died. Don’t worry, went out on a high note as I knew my daughter would be on her way to come take out my trash.
VZC Aggie Muster 2026 Ceremony held April 21
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The Van Zandt County Aggie Club held their 2026 Aggie Muster Ceremony Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Old School Museum in Grand Saline. There were 37 Aggies and 23 guests in attendance.
Resolution approved by VZC Commissioners Court
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution to authorize the filing of a grant application with the Texas Historic Commission Courthouse Preservation Program was approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting April 22.
Motions approved following closed executive session
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular meeting April 22, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved three separate motions. The commissioners’ court approved a motion by VZC Judge Andy Reese to move $600,000.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from April 21-28. Estavane, Francisco, 43, Wills Point, UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A WEAPON, EVADING ARREST/ DETENTION W/VEHICLE W/PREVIOUS CONVICTION OR SBI.
New hires announced by Fruitvale School Board
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A lengthy agenda greeted the Fruitvale School Board members during their regular monthly meeting April 23.
Wills Point PD sets sights on new facility
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The Wills Point City Council covered plenty of ground during their most recent monthly session, gathering for nearly two hours April 14 to discuss a wide range of topics that included regular reports from department heads, a review of the recently concluded 2024-’25 audit report...
VZC Judge candidates participate in Political Forum
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Incumbent Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese and challenger Jeffrey Whitworth were in attendance April 27 to participate in a Political Forum sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC (RCVZC) at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.
Former WPISD employee sentenced to life in prison
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The office of Rains County Attorney Robert F. Vititow released the following statement April 28: “A jury was selected on Monday, April 20, 2026, in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Rains County in Cause No. 6785, entitled The State of Texas vs. Jimmy Lee Hanks.