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A number of education-related topics under consideration by the Texas Legislature were outlined during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board April 17. Through a power-point presentation, Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn gave the trustees a breakdown of some legislation that is under consideration by the Texas House and the Texas Senate regarding education.

The Fruitvale FFA will be hosting their annual FFA Banquet and Fundraiser Auction beginning at 6 p.m. May 5 at the Fruitvale cafeteria located at 244 VZC 1910.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Apr. 4-Apr.

Van High School Principal Jeff Hutchins has been promoted to the position of Director of Operations for Van ISD fol- Hutchins has spent 28 total years in education with 18 of those being in Van ISD. He has served as VHS Principal for the past 12 years and is a 1989 graduate of VHS.

Two of Van Zandt County’s most consistent and best softball programs met on the diamond in Grand Saline April 21 as the Lady Indians played host to the Van Lady Vandals in a playoff tune-up for both teams.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Bulldogs entered this week with a golden opportunity, needing to sweep longtime rivals Emory Rains to secure the top spot in District 12--the first matchup April 25, rallying back from an early 1-0 deficit to double up the Wildcats 8-4.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs hit the field one final time during the regular season April 21, playing host to the Commerce Lady Tigers in a District 12-3A matchup. Edgewood last met Commerce back on March 28, scoring a 9-4 win in a game they led wire-to-wire.

Following a closed executive session at the end of their regular monthly meeting April 17, the Van School Board announced the hiring of Austin Fleming as the new Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Van High School.