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Bill Dwyer, 52, and his wife, Trish, have four children: Mariah Dwyer Spencer, Marleigh Dwyer Stone, Billie Dwyer, and Justin Dwyer. He is retired.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Apr. 9-Apr.

The annual Wills Point Chamber of Commerce Civic Awards Banquet is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 22, at Wills Point High School.

Canton VFW Post 12219 will be hosting a Military and First Responders Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) will offer a new Mobile Pantry on the fourth Friday of every month with fresh produce in Grand Saline from 10-11:30 a.m. beginning April 26.

The Carter BloodCare Bus will be conducting a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 603 East Highway 243 in Canton. For more information, contact Lanie Wright at 903-571-9667.

During their regular monthly meeting April 11, the Van City Council recognized City of Van Public Works Director Kevin Johnson for his 20 years of service to the city. A ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ plaque was presented to Johnson by Van Mayor Tammy Huff.

Agood crowd was on hand for an outdoor ceremony on the north side steps of the Van Zandt County Courthouse April 12 for a dedication ceremony and unveiling of a bronze plaque commemorating the historic ‘Victory or Death’ letter authorized by William Barret Travis at The Alamo in 1836. The event was hosted by VZC and The Alamo Letter Society.

‘Victory or Death’ Letter.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting for the Saturday, May 4 city and school elections in Van Zandt County is scheduled to begin Monday, April 22, and continue through Tuesday, April 30. City elections will be held in Grand Saline, Van, and Wills Point while school elections will take place in Edgewood, Fruitvale, and Van.