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Brookshire’s employees in Grand Saline were treated to a gift card thanks to Johnny Thompson, an agent of State Farm insurance in Grand Saline, along with his co-workers. “We wanted to show our appreciation for all of their hard work during these difficult times of COVID-19,” stated Thompson.
Read moreTexas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said June 1 that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.61 billion in May, 13.2 percent less than in May 2019 and the steepest year-over-year decline since January 2010. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. Widespread social distancing requirements were in place across much of the state throughout April.
Read moreThe Van Zandt county Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report for May 27-June 2.
Read moreVan Zandt County now has a total COVID-19 case count of 30, as of May 28, according to information released from the Northeast Texas Public Health District.
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Marvin Skinner of Canton pays respect to his uncle, Lee Skinner, who served in World War II, at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day, May 25. Mr. Skinner also has a son, Sergeant Marvin Dale Skinner, who is serving in the Armed Forces at this time.
Read moreIn a 4-1 vote, the Van City Council approved the re-opening of parks and playground areas after much discussion during their regular monthly meeting May 14.
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Good news was received by the Van Zandt Commissioners Court during its regular meeting May 27 as they heard the annual report from their outside auditor.
Read moreThe 2020 baseball season ended almost as soon as it began with teams hitting the diamond less than a dozen times and well before the start of district play due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent decisions by the UIL.
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