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Steven “Craig” Shelton, 61, pleaded guilty July 6 in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas to violating an arrestee’s civil rights by using excessive force against him. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston for the Eastern District of Texas, and Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno of the FBI Dallas Field Division made the announcement.

Traffic along County Road 243 near County Road 2512 was closed for close to three hours July 5 after a two-vehicle accident at approximately 2:30 p.m. According to reports, a truck pulling a flatbed trailer was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler while attempting to turn. No major injuries were reported as a result of the accident, and the roadway reopened to traffic after the debris and vehicles were cleared. Photo by Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle

Due to the loss of a major water well source, the City of Van announced July 5 that Stage Three of the city’s Drought Contingency Plan is being implemented, effective immediately. “Stage Three of the Drought Contingency Plan is being implemented due to the unexpected loss of a water well source along with summer drought conditions within its service area,” said City of Van Public Works Director Kevin Johnson.

Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley and the Terrell Police Department announced the convictions of Bianca Newman, Justin Prox, Darrius Hubbard, and Anthony Holliman in the Pizza Hut murders July 6.

A change in the criminal history clause of the Van Zandt County Game Room Ordinance received unanimous approval from the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular session July 6. The action by the commissioners’ court was taken following a presentation by VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry.

The City of Van will be hosting the Age 10 and Under Boys State Baseball Tournament beginning Monday, July 11 and continuing through Friday, July 15, according to City of Van Parks Director Matt Malone. An ‘if necessary’ game has been added for Saturday, July 16.

Residents living in and around the Canton can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Canton Senior Citizens Center will host this community event on 7/8/2022. The site is located at 200 Groves St in Canton.

A new nine-hole disc golf course has made its way to the Trinity Valley Community College campus for students and the community to enjoy. On Saturday, June 25, a new aspect of RecSports came when TVCC Recruiter Colby Calhoun, assisted by the Lunar Disc Golf Club, installed a nine-hole disc golf course on the south side of campus stretching from the park to the Fine Arts Building.