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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan. 3 -Jan.
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Bonds approved for newly elected VZC officials
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Bonds for 16 newly elected Van Zandt County elected officials were approved Jan. 4 during the first regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Andy Reese and VZC Pct. 4 Commissioner Brandon Barton were in attendance for their first commissioners’ court meeting.
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Suspect taken into custody on solicitation charge
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A 48-year old Grand Saline man was taken into custody this week on allegations that he attempted to solicit a minor online. According to a Grand Saline Police Department narrative of the situation, officers began an investigation into the allegations on Jan.
VZC Juvenile Justice Detention Center renamed
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Through a proclamation unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Dec. 22, the VZC Juvenile Justice Center in Grand Saline has been renamed.
Lady Vandals down Lindale, 47-31
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Marisa Richardson helped to spark Van to a 16-point win over the Lindale Eagles Jan. 3, finishing with a team-high 18 points.
Prompt removal of Christmas trees encouraged
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One-third (33 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association strongly encourages everyone to keep the festive memories and remove the hazards by disposing of Christmas trees promptly after the holiday season.
Court receives update on district courtroom repairs
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An update on repairs in the Van Zandt County District Courtroom was given to the VZC Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Dec. 27.
The Old Firehouse to resume concert series
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After being closed for almost three years due to COVID and a death in the family, The Old Firehouse re-opens with a new season for the new year. With the loss of his beloved wife Judy to Alzheimer’s, Jeff Gottesman has dedicated the stage to her memory, as she was instrumental in creating the venue which celebrated 11 seasons prior to her passing.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 27-Jan.