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Van EDC receives state recognition for second consecutive year

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For the second year in a row, the City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was recognized with an Economic Excellence Recognition award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The award recipients for 2024 were announced during the 2025 TEDC Winter Conference Feb.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar 04, 25 through Mar 11, 25. Justin Ellis Platter, 43, Wills Point, Theft of prop>=$2,500<$30K.

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Grand Saline Friends of the Library Vice-President Yvonne Trent (left) and President Catrennia Williamson (right) deliver a donation of Barbie dolls and Legos. The Grand Saline Library hosts Barbie Free Play on Mondays and Lego Lab on Wednesdays. Both events are open to the public. Librarian Brandi Simpson (center) takes delivery of the donation. Courtesy photo

RV park coming to Dukes Plaza, Craft 64 Sports Bar

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Joe Zoubi, the visionary proprietor of Dukes Plaza and Craft 64 Sports Bar located on State Highway 64 at the intersection of Interstate 20 in Canton is embarking on an exciting new venture that promises to reshape the local community.
The construction on the project that will introduce a high-end RV park featuring approximately 160 spaces for recreational vehicles and around 180 charming tiny houses has begun. Photo by Susan Harris