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Resolution regarding proposed battery storage facility approved

1 year ago By David Barber

A resolution authorizing Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry to write a letter requesting a copy of all plans from the company proposing to build a battery storage facility in VZC was approved unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Dec. 4.

Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry presented a resolution to the VZC Commissioners Court Dec. 4 during its regular meeting calling for her to send a letter requesting a copy of all plans for the proposed Amador Battery Storage Facility within 10 days after the letter was received. The resolution was unanimously approved by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

Vandals overcome halftime deficit to outlast Sunnyvale, 42-38

1 year ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the third time in school history, the Van Vandals are playing football during the month of December. Overcoming a 10-point deficit at halftime, Coach Jared Moffatt’s Vandals rallied for a 42-38 dramatic victory over the Sunnyvale Raiders in the regional semifinal round of the Class 4A, Division 2, state football playoffs Nov.

Austin Moffatt (7), the Van Vandal running back, tries to break away from a Sunnyvale defender during a running play Nov. 29 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. Moffatt finished with 150 yards rushing on 21 carries, including a game-winning 25-yard touchdown run with 2:17 remaining. Coming back from a 10-point halftime deficit, the Vandals outlasted Sunnyvale, 42-38. Photo by Jillian Veader/v8r Photography

Briefs

1 year ago By News Staff

The Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be hosting a Business Networking Reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.

Vandals facing top-ranked Carthage in regional final/state quaterfinal matchup in Longview Friday, Dec. 6

1 year ago By News Staff

Vandals rally from 10-point halftime deficit to outlast Sunnyvale Nov. 29 in regional semifinal round, 42-38

1 year ago By News Staff

The defending Class 2A State Champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs captured the championship of the first annual Jerry Daniel Basketball Invitational Nov

1 year ago By News Staff

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The defending Class 2A State Champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs captured the championship of the first annual Jerry Daniel Basketball Invitational Nov. 23 in Martins Mill. The Lady Mustangs won the tournament title with an impressive 64-39 victory over Class 5A Longview. For story and additional photos, check out the sports pages in this issue. Courtesy photo

Christmas Parades scheduled in VZC

1 year ago By Staff Reports

A number of holiday activities, including Christmas Parades, will take place over the coming days in Van Zandt County. Grand Saline Christmas on Main Street (Dec.

Appreciation for recent Veterans Day ceremony expressed at meeting

1 year ago By Susan Harris

On Nov. 14, the Van City Council assembled for their regular monthly meeting filled with community input and discussions on several pressing issues affecting local residents.