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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Feb. 22-Feb.
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TVCC awarded participation in Talent Strong Texas Pathways Grant
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Based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to student success, Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) has been selected to participate in Talent Strong Texas Pathways. The $16 million, five-year statewide economic mobility grant administered by the Texas Success Center is designed to increase the number of credentialed Texans prepared for high-demand careers that offer a living wage.
Edgewood ISD calls for May bond election
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Years of behind the scenes efforts and analyses were brought to fruition Feb. 15 with the Edgewood ISD Board of Trustees officially throwing their support behind an effort to bring a $39 million bond proposal before voters during the May 6 election cycle.
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WP man arrested following welfare check
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DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com A 49-year-old Wills Point man was arrested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail Feb. 20 following an investigation that revealed he had been keeping the deceased body of his mother at a residence located along County Road 3828.
Edgewood Municipal Court to conduct citation, warrant resolution drive
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Do you have an outstanding citation at the Edgewood Municipal Court and want to know what your options are? Do you have a warrant and are worried about being arrested and don’t know where to turn? The court, which will conduct a Citation and Warrant Resolution Drive from February 28, 2023 - March 28, 2023, wants to help explain your options and work with you to resolve your citation. The Edgewood Municipal Court continues to be a Safe Harbor Court.
Legislative update presented by Dunn to Van trustees
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Legislative and school district updates were presented by Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn Feb. 20 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board.
Final list of city, school candidates released for May 6 election
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The final list of scheduled candidates running in the city and school elections set for Saturday, May 6, in Van Zandt County have been released. The final day to sign up was Feb.
Good Citizen Awards presented by Daughters of the American Revolution
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The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Neches River Chapter, held its annual George Washington Tea Feb. 11. At the event, the chapter presented Good Citizen Awards to seven high school seniors, one from each school in the county.