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At the conclusion of their open session during their regular meeting Oct. 11, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court tabled action on the purchase of radios as part of their long-term agreement with technology company L3 Harris based in Melbourne, Florida.

Early Voting for the Nov. 7 General Election will begin Monday, Oct.

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Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported.

Three items that were on a closed session agenda at the conclusion of the Van City Council’s regular monthly meeting Oct. 12 resulted in no action taken by council members following the closed-door meeting.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 10Oct.

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Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry introduced the newest VZC employee to the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Oct. 11.

A busy month of October continues in Van Zandt with more ‘Fall Festival’ activities on the horizon including the following events: Van Oil Festival The annual Van Oil Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.