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The Class of 2024 graduates at Martins Mill High School received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony May 23 in the MMHS Gymnasium. The Presentation of Colors was conducted by the Tyler Civil Air Patrol at the beginning of the graduation ceremony.

A change in location did not dampen the spirits of those involved for the Grand Saline High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony May 24. With graduation moved from Carter Elliott Field at Indian Memorial Stadium to the GSHS Gymnasium, GSHS Class of 2024 Graduating Senior Payton Butterfield welcomed those in attendance.

The Van Area Chamber of Commerce will be having its Quarterly Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, downtown at The Movie House.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from May 21-May 28. Emilio Antonio Rios Beltran, 36, Kaufman, two counts of public order crimes.

The Carter BloodCare bus will be making a stop at the Walmart Supercenter, located 603 East Highway 243 in Canton, from 2-6 p.m. Monday, June 3.

A new Feeding the Economy report shows just how vital the U.S. food and agriculture sectors are to fueling the Texas and American economies.

United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden has announced a series of Congressional Town Hall meetings across Texas’ 5th district. “These town halls will provide an opportunity for constituents to engage directly with Congressman Gooden on a range of topics, including defending constitutional rights, securing our border, and ensuring local economies thrive free from federal overreach,” said Gooden’s Chief of Staff Micah Bock.

The American Red Cross opened a shelter May 29 for residents affected by extreme weather in Grand Saline. The shelter is located at the Grand Saline Elementary School at 405 Stadium Drive.

The Texas Republican State Convention was held in San Antonio May 2325 and was attended by 6,700 delegates from across the state. This convention is the largest political convention held in the U.S., even larger than the Republican or Democratic National conventions.

The severe weather that has moved through Van Zandt County since April 26, 2024, left many residents with property damage due to high winds and heavy rainfall. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is encouraging those impacted by the storm to report damage through its Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Survey.