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Fruitvale posts massive jump in sales tax revenues

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sports@vanzandtnews.com The final monthly sales tax revenue report of the year was published by the office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar Dec. 7, indicating that four out of seven local cities had seen gains when comparing against the same period from the previous year.

Van council approves new electronic message sign

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During their final regular monthly meeting of 2022 held Dec. 8, the Van City Council unanimously approved the installation of a new monument sign downtown with an electronic message center.
Van council approves new electronic message sign

Caution urged as holiday season nears

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Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires.

Interviews conducted with WPISD superintendent candidates

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Wills Point ISD officials continued to make strides in their search to find the district’s next superintendent in recent weeks, conducting interviews with candidates over a three-day span after the application window for the position closed Nov. 30.

Accident on SH 19 results in two deaths

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A two-vehicle accident last week near Canton resulted in the death of two Van Zandt County residents. According to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety Media & Communications Sgt.

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TONJA GARTEN Librarian It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! That special feeling is in the air. Most places you go there are pretty decorations everywhere.

TVCC receives high marks from accrediting committee

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Trinity Valley Community College recently passed a preliminary assessment of seven dual-credit sites by a visiting committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College Board of Trustees. This assessment affirms the high quality of the dual-credit programs offered by TVCC.
A visiting committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College Board of Trustees made stops at seven dual credit sites recently, including a stop at Edgewood High School. Courtesy photo