August 2026

Body News publishers across the country are struggling with a uniquely modern problem their webpages are being overrun with bots.

Body Grand Saline ISD kicked off the school year with its fourth annual Prayer Rally, drawing roughly 100 students, parents, staff and community members for an evening centered on faith, gratitude and hometown pride.

Body The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court has logged plenty of hours in session during recent weeks, hosting three separate workshops in order to complete the budgeting process for the 2026-'27 Fiscal Year.

Body The Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees held their first meeting since the official start of the 2026-'27 school year Aug. 10, discussing a series of security measures while also officially changing the name of the football stadium.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from August 4, 2026 through August 11, 2026 Baker, Latasha Gail, 45, Tool, DWI, 3rd OR MORE IAT Cunningham, David Wayne, 53, Wills Point, POSSESSION CLS PG 1/1B>=1G=4G=4G=1G4OZ=28G=$2500

Body Police Report 8/4/26 to 8/10/26 Calls for Service 8/4/26 Mentally Ill Subject / 616 Circle Dr Welfare Concern/Check / 1638 VZCR 1803 8/5/26 Assist Fire Department / 534 E Garland Criminal Mischief / 707 N Waldrip Missing Adult / 1638 VZCR 1803 Welfare Concern/Check / 105 N...

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Body The Van ISD Board of Trustees wrapped up what has been a busy summer July 30, setting the groundwork for the school year ahead by discussing the district's policy for homeschool participation in UIL events before approving its tax rate for the year ahead.

Body The Wills Point City Council doubled up on meetings during the past week, holding sessions Aug. 4 and Aug.

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