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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a request from the Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney’s office, the VZC Commissioners Court authorized the go-ahead to reapply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to fund the Victims Assistance Project for the 2023-24 term.

The Grand Saline Police Department issued a community- wide press release via social media last week, announcing the arrest of a suspect identified as Patrick Ray Rowe of Grand Saline on two charges: Sexual Assault of a Child and the Online Solicitation of a Minor.

No action was taken by the Van City Council following a closed executive session that was scheduled to cover three separate items at the close of their regular monthly meeting Jan. 12.

The Van Zandt County Appraisal District issued a reminder this week, advising local property owners that the deadline to pay 2022 property taxes without penalty or interest charges is rapidly approaching.

Members of the Van School Board were showered with gifts and words of appreciation in recognition of School Board Appreciation Month during the trustees’ regular monthly meeting Jan. 16.

Retirement is an opportunity to wave goodbye to the daily grind. Retirees may focus on rest and relaxation, and many make travel a major component of their lifestyle.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Van Zandt County Republican Club is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan.

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

Hope Center, a pro-life, non-profit is hosting a community open house in honor of Sanctity of Human Life. The event will be at Hope’s facility on Sunday, Jan. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at 885 East State Highway 243 in Canton.

Persons interested in filing for a position in the upcoming city and school elections in Van Zandt County may do so begin-filing deadline is Friday, Feb. 17.