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Two Carter BloodCare events scheduled for September

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There will be two Carter BloodCare events during the month of September in Canton. One will be held at the Walmart Supercenter, located at 603 East Highway 243, from 2-6 p.m.

Winter Pasture Program set for Aug. 29

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The Extension Livestock/Forage Committee from Van Zandt County will be sponsoring a Winter Pasture Program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the VZC Farm Bureau building, located at 220 Burnett Trail, in Canton.

FISD releases statement regarding lockdown

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Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Rebecca Bain released the following statement to parents regarding a lockdown of their school campuses Aug. 14.

Officials’ salaries officially set after 3-2 vote

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com During an eight-minute regular meeting Aug. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially approved the elected officials’ salaries for fiscal year 2024 in another 3-2 vote.
Van Zandt County Auditor Sandy Hill the renewal of the Title IV-E County Legal Services contract during the Aug. 16 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. The recommendation by Hill was approved unanimously by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

No action taken following closed executive session

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No action was taken by the Van City Council following two closed executive session items that were presented during their regular monthly meeting Aug. 10. Council member Charles Ryan was not in attendance.
Former Van City Council member and current Van resident Ryan Hanson voiced his concerns about the city’s investment policy Aug. 10 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Photo by David Barber
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