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Red Cross provides tips for managing extreme heat

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Triple-digit temperatures are forecast throughout the week for North Texas, with temperatures on Wednesday climbing to near-record levels, according to the National Weather Service. To help keep everyone safe during this latest heatwave, the American Red Cross is urging people to use caution and follow our heat safety tips.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jul. 12-Jul.

Hutchins to serve dual role at Van High School

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For Van High School Principal Jeff Hutchins, the summer of 2022 will be one to remember for a very long time. During the month of June, Hutchins was named as the Region 7 High School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) and then, just a few days later, was selected as the new boys’ varsity basketball coach at VHS.
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988 becomes newest mental health resource

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Every person in every community nationwide can now dial “988” to reach trained crisis counselors who can help in a mental health, substance use or suicide crisis. 988 is the first step in reimagining our crisis response, but there’s more work to do to ensure everyone receives the help they need — and deserve — in a crisis.
988 becomes newest mental health resource