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Bright Star Baptist Church of Wills Point is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater called “Burritos and Banditos” on Saturday, May 20. The play will begin at 6 p.m.

VZC ESD #3 proposition defeated May 6

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According to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office, the proposition on the ballot in a special called election May 6 for Van Zandt County Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 was defeated in a 147122 vote.

Early voting ends for city, school elections

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Final Early Voting totals were released May 3 as Early Voting came to a close May 2 in the city and school elections in VZC. Election Day voting took place May 6, but results were not available at press time.

GS Main Street Festival activities set

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The Grand Saline Main Street Festival featured a number of activities on Saturday, May 6. The festival vendors opened at 9 a.m.

Edgewood woman arrested on aggravated robbery charge

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An Edgewood woman is currently being held on a $150,000 bond at the Van Zandt County Jail after being arrested May 1 on a charge of aggravated robbery. According to Edgewood Police Department Lt.

Roach named as new VHS Principal by Van School Board

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Following a special closed executive session April 28, the Van School Board announced the hiring of Jake Roach as the new principal at Van High School. Roach takes over for Jeff Hutchins, who was recently promoted to Director of Operations at Van ISD after serving 12 years as VHS Principal.
Jake Roach, right, was named as the new Van High School Principal by the Van School Board following a special closed executive session April 28. Welcoming Roach to VHS is Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn. Courtesy photo

Republican Club to host property tax forum

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The Van Zandt County Republican Club has announced that it will be hosting a special property tax forum for residents to discuss the recent news that local commercial and personal property valuations have increased 22.7 percent over the past year.

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The Van Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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