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Vandals ready to face new challenges in 2023

2 years ago By News Staff

FISD releases statement regarding lockdown

2 years ago By Staff Reports

Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Rebecca Bain released the following statement to parents regarding a lockdown of their school campuses Aug. 14.

VZC Republican Club to host Hispanic Engagement Meeting

2 years ago By Staff Reports

The Van Zandt County Republican Club will be hosting a Hispanic Engagement Meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug.

BACK TO SCHOOL

2 years ago By News Staff

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Officials’ salaries officially set after 3-2 vote

2 years ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During an eight-minute regular meeting Aug. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially approved the elected officials’ salaries for fiscal year 2024 in another 3-2 vote.

Van Zandt County Auditor Sandy Hill the renewal of the Title IV-E County Legal Services contract during the Aug. 16 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. The recommendation by Hill was approved unanimously by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

No action taken following closed executive session

2 years ago By David Barber

No action was taken by the Van City Council following two closed executive session items that were presented during their regular monthly meeting Aug. 10. Council member Charles Ryan was not in attendance.

Former Van City Council member and current Van resident Ryan Hanson voiced his concerns about the city’s investment policy Aug. 10 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Photo by David Barber

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

2 years ago By News Staff

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Preparations for Aug. 28 debate continues

2 years ago By Staff Reports

Committee members vetting questions, debate panelists asking the questions, and a tentative debate format for the Texas House, District 2, Republican Party candidate debate in Van Zandt County has been released.