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Body The Van School Board accepted the resignation of Place 6 trustee Brian Horton on June 15 during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Horton has accepted a position with the Levelland Fire Department as he and his family will be moving from Van ISD.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Retiring Grand Saline ISD Secretary to the Superintendent Cindy Gibson was recognized for her years of service to the school district during the regular monthly meeting of the Grand Saline School Board June 22.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Appointments to various boards received approval June 18 from the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting. Marcos Dos Santos was unanimously approved by the council members to serve on the city’s Planning and Zoning Board.

Body Photos by Faith Caughron .

Body The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) held their monthly meeting June 22 at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center with 55 people in attendance.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Unity among the Republican Party in Van Zandt County and across the state was emphasized during the swearing-in ceremony June 19 for new VZC Republican Party Chairman Tom Duke.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution recognizing the upcoming America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration was unanimously approved June 17 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting. VZC Judge Andy Reese read the resolution to those in attendance.

Body Lakeside Baptist Church of Canton will be hosting ‘4th of July at the Cross’ beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the corner of State Highway 64 and Nichols Drive.

Body There will be a full schedule of activities in Canton during the July 4 holiday weekend as the city will not only celebrate the Fourth of July but also America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration.

Body The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 22.