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Following the damage to the downtown Wills Point Rose Monument July 19, Wills Point Mayor Mike D. Jones released the following statement July 24.

The public is invited to attend the second annual Back-To-School Prayer Rally in Grand Saline for students, staff, and schools. The event will take place from 7-8 p.m.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular meeting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

There will be a Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Town Hall Meeting to meet the VZC Republican Executive Committee Precinct 2 Chairs as well as a forum to hear the top candidates applying for the VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner’s seat.

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties especially during extreme heat. “Ensuring the power stays on for all Texans, regardless of their financial situation, is a top priority for all of us at the PUCT,” Executive Director Connie Corona said.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from July 16-July23. Montie Travis Austin, 43, Grand Saline, possessing a controlled substance, burglary of a habitation, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following the termination of the Van police chief July 1 by the city manager, more changes took place at Van City Hall July 11 as the Van City Council voted 3-2 to fire Van City Manager John DeSha.

There will be a Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Town Hall Meeting to meet the VZC Republican Executive Committee Precinct 2 Chairs as well as a forum to hear the top candidates applying for the VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner’s seat.