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Community Services Inc. holds key board meeting

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Community Services, Inc. (CSI) convened its Community Services Board Meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, in the Doris Anderson Executive Board Room, in Corsicana.
Community Services Inc. held its board meeting July 28 in Corsicana. Among those in attendance were front row, board member Denish Simon, board member Teresa Zuniga, and Board Vice President Christen Rudd; and back row, Interim Executive Director Denise Freeman, Navarro County Judge the Honorable H.M. Davenport Jr., Board President Pam Corder, and Board Treasurer Bernard Porter. Courtesy photo

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Van Zandt County Historical Commission Chairman Elvis Allen will be having a book signing on Saturday, Aug. 30, from noon to 4 p.m.

Raise Your Hand Texas rep speaks to Van School Board

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A three-hour open session during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board Aug. 18 featured a power point presentation from Raise Your Hand Texas.
Van ISD Police Officer Sean Waterman (right) was sworn in for duty by Van ISD Director of Public Safety Odie Phillips Aug. 18 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board. Photos by David Barber

A-F Accountability Rating released by Van ISD

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Detailed results of the A-F Accountability Rating for Van ISD during the 202425 school year were shared during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board Aug. 18.
Van ISD Director of Curriculum/Accountability Karla Rainey discussed the recent release of the Texas Education Agency’s A-F Accountability Ratings during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board Aug. 18. Van ISD was one of five school districts in Van Zandt County to receive an overall rating of ‘C’ by the state. Photo by David Barber