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The following is a press release regarding elective procedures from area hospitals.
Read moreTo make accessing physicians easier, UT Health East Texas Physicians has launched telehealth. Telehealth appointments can be made by calling 903-596-DOCS.
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Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards signed a “shelter in place” order Tuesday afternoon in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Read moreWow! There has been a lot happening over the last couple of weeks. If you have not heard, the library is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19. Despite being closed we are still working to provide library services to the community.
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An early morning crash on March 21 took the life of Donald “DJ” James Young on Highway 198. According to close friend Kathy Turner, Young was coming back from playing pool in Gun Barrell City. Turner suspects he fell asleep at the wheel. No other vehicles were involved in the wreck. Turner, who is a resident of Canton, befriended Young while playing Pokémon in Canton and remarked, “We will miss him. His family and children will miss him. It is a sad thing.” No official reports have been released regarding the cause of the accident.
Read moreDuring a short regular monthly meeting March 23, the Van School Board approved some coronavirus-related agenda items.
Read moreThe Van Zandt County Genealogical Society is taking new membership applications.
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Van citizen and promoter Ryan Hanson was appointed by the Van City Council to serve the remaining term of recently resigned councilman Paul Bullington March 12 during the council’s regular monthly meeting.
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