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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.

A number of recognitions along with the swearing-in ceremony of a new board member highlighted the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board May 20. Following a donation presentation to Van ISD from the Van ISD Educational Foundation totaling $62,759.69 which received board approval, University Interscholastic League (UIL) participants representing Van High School were recognized including UIL tennis state quarterfinalists, UIL prose silver and bronze medalists, and the UIL state champion social studies team.

All Early Voting in the runoff election races for Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner and VZC Pct.

Edgewood ISD will hold commencement ceremonies at 7 p.m., May 24, in the Edgewood High School gymnasium located at 804 E. Pine St., Edgewood.

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Van ISD Marketing & Communications Coordinator Van ISD proudly announces its upcoming western STEAM Bus Tour set to take place from June 2-14. This journey aims to bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education directly to rural schools and Texas landmarks across far West Texas.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the adoption of a portion of PR 8700 as VZCR 4719 in VZC Pct. 4 during their regular meeting May 8.

Early Voting for the two Van Zandt County Commissioners Court elections will begin Monday, May 20 and continue through Friday, May 24. Election Day is Tuesday, May 28.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Apr. 7 to Apr.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County Our very own Texas Senator Bob Hall will be the keynote speaker at our May 20 Republican Club of Van Zandt County meeting. With the November 2024 elections fast approaching, Senator Hall will be addressing a very timely topic, Election Integrity.