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The thorn that makes us better Recently, I watched a video of a NCAA Division I football coach screaming at a player, using every foul word imaginable in an attempt to make a point. The lesson I learned had nothing to do with football.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Both plans include Biblical concepts, essentially making the state the first in the nation to mandate the teaching of Christianity in public school classrooms.

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The Van School Board accepted the resignation of Place 6 trustee Brian Horton on June 15 during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Horton has accepted a position with the Levelland Fire Department as he and his family will be moving from Van ISD.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Retiring Grand Saline ISD Secretary to the Superintendent Cindy Gibson was recognized for her years of service to the school district during the regular monthly meeting of the Grand Saline School Board June 22.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Appointments to various boards received approval June 18 from the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting. Marcos Dos Santos was unanimously approved by the council members to serve on the city’s Planning and Zoning Board.

Photos by Faith Caughron .

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) held their monthly meeting June 22 at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center with 55 people in attendance. RCVZC President Doc Collins called the meeting to order with VZC Judge Andy Reese providing the prayer and all attendees reciting the pledges to the American and Texas Flags.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Unity among the Republican Party in Van Zandt County and across the state was emphasized during the swearing-in ceremony June 19 for new VZC Republican Party Chairman Tom Duke.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution recognizing the upcoming America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration was unanimously approved June 17 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting. VZC Judge Andy Reese read the resolution to those in attendance.