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A Canton man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston March 30.

Van ISD Director of Curriculum/Accountability Karla Rainey presented the school district’s Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 202122 school year during a public hearing March 27 as part of the regular monthly Van School Board meeting.

This year, 2023, marks the 150th anniversary of the first burial in Union Chapel Cemetery. The anniversary will be celebrated at the cemetery’s annual Decoration Day on April 28, 2023.

The next meeting for Republican Women of Van Zandt is scheduled for Monday, April 10 at the Van Zandt County Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to being promptly at 6 p.m.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar. 28-Apr.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Indians crossed paths with a longtime foe this week, playing host to the Emory Rains Wildcats in a key District 12-3A showdown. Emory Rains would do just enough to eke their way past Grand Saline in the contest, pushing across a pair of unearned runs in a 2-0 win over the host Indians.

The Van Vandals continued their march through District 16-4A play last week, closing out their season series against Chapel Hill April 1 before crossing paths with Cumberland Academy three nights later. Van prevails in both matchups, pushing their overall season mark to 19-5-1 with postseason play looming just over the horizon.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians continued their playoff push last week, clashing with Commerce and Emory Rains in District 12-3A play. Grand Saline made it look easy against Commerce March 31, getting five shutout innings from Hannah Aaron in a 12-0 win.