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Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported.

No action taken by Van council following closed session

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Three items that were on a closed session agenda at the conclusion of the Van City Council’s regular monthly meeting Oct. 12 resulted in no action taken by council members following the closed-door meeting.
City of Van Water Works Department Administrator Kevin Johnson gave on update on the installation of the city’s new water well Oct. 12 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Photo by David Barber

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 10Oct.

District 16-4A cross country meet held in Canton

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The Canton Running Eagles hosted the District 16-4A Cross Country Meet on Oct. 10 with the Canton varsity girls finishing third overall and advancing to the regional meet Oct.