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Eleven retiring Van ISD employees were recognized for their years of service to the school district by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting May 15. The retiring employees and their number of years of service included Lisa Brown (J.

As the number of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes continues to climb in the United States, so does the need to educate them about the disease and how to manage it. UT Health East Texas is making progress toward that education through its Diabetes University program, which has been offered via telehealth for a little over a year for those not wanting an in-person clinic visit.

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Van Freedom Boom celebration set for Saturday, June 24 Preparations are continuing for the City of Van’s seventh annual Van Freedom Boom celebration from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at McMillan Park, located at 712 East Main Street.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 30-June 6. Seth Edward Adkins, 23, Grand Saline, arrested under warrant for assaulting a family member by strangulation.

Businesses in Van have staying power. That is the title of a recently released report from the City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) showing a number of businesses in Van that are still in operation after a number of years of service.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 23-May 30. Michael Jose Alvizo, 33, Edgewood, arrested on site for driving while intoxicated.

The Texas A&M Extension Service Offices of Van Zandt County, Smith County, Rains County and Kaufman County have announced that they will be cohosting the annual Northeast Texas Rural Land Summit June 30 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

The University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A). The award honors the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas based on their team performance in district and state championships.