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The VZC Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 30- Dec.

The Best Bladder Diet

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UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS Bladder issues are still a sensitive health subject people tend to avoid talking about – even with their physician. However, issues like urinary incontinence, bladder infections and urinary tract infections are common and may be helped with simple lifestyle changes.
The Best Bladder Diet

Oh Christmas Tree …

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Michael Williams stands before the City of Van’s Christmas tree that helped light the way during the city’s annual Christmas Parade held Dec.4. The tree was lit Nov.
Oh Christmas Tree …

Henson, Williams recognized by commissioners

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Two employees of the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department were recognized for their years of service Dec. 8 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.
Two employees of the VZC Sheriff’s Department were recognized by VZC Sheriff Steve Hendrix and the VZC Commissioners Court for their years of service to VZC Dec. 8. Recognized were, front row, dark jackets, Deputy Sam Henson (15 years) and Lieutenant Melonie Williams (12 and one-half years). Photo by David Barber

Judge Wintters speaks to Chamber

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Van Zandt County Court at Law Judge Josh Wintters was the guest speaker Dec. 7 at the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held at The Movie House in downtown Van.
Van Zandt County Court at Law Judge Josh Wintters was the guest speaker Dec. 7 at the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Business Luncheon. Photo by David Barber

Lady Indians, Indians top Fruitvale

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The Grand Saline Lady Indians earned some county bragging rights last week, besting the Fruitvale Lady Cats 50-28 in a non-district showdown to close out the month of November. Grand Saline played well early in the contest, weathering a pair of early three-pointers by the Lady Cats to take 13-6 lead after eight minutes of play.