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Accident on SH 19 results in two deaths

3 years ago By Staff Reports

A two-vehicle accident last week near Canton resulted in the death of two Van Zandt County residents. According to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety Media & Communications Sgt.

Library

3 years ago By News Staff

TONJA GARTEN Librarian It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! That special feeling is in the air. Most places you go there are pretty decorations everywhere.

Blotter

3 years ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 7-Dec.

Bell files legislation to curb appraisal increases

3 years ago By News Staff

On Friday, Dec. 2, Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) filed House Bill 868 to lower the maximum appraisal increase rate of homestead exempted properties from 10 percent to 3.5 percent.

Christmas gift program for senior adults discussed at Van chamber luncheon

3 years ago By David Barber

Van Area Chamber of Commerce President Pat Valentine discussed the annual ‘Silver Santa Senior Gifts’ program for senior adults ages 60 and older during the chamber’s Christmas Luncheon Dec. 6 downtown at The Movie House.

Van Area Chamber of Commerce President Pat Valentine welcomed those in attendance Dec. 6 at the chamber’s Christmas Luncheon downtown at The Movie House. Valentine discussed a number of topics during the luncheon including the annual ‘Silver Santa Senior Gifts’ program that is currently underway. Photo by David Barber

Genealogical Society hosts ‘Show and Tell’ event

3 years ago By News Staff

TheVan Zandt County Genealogical Society met on Saturday, November 26, Van Zandt County Library. The program was Show and Tell, which included attendees sharing stories of history, genealogy and family. Participants will often bring a photo or other item to illustrate their accounts. This year’s stories were as entertaining as ever.

A good crowd was on hand under mild weather conditions

3 years ago By News Staff

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A good crowd was on hand under mild weather conditions Dec. 3 for the annual City of Van Christmas Parade held downtown. The parade route began at J. E. Rhodes Elementary School and ended at the Van United Methodist Church parking. The parade featured a number of entries including the Van High School Mighty Vandal Band, the 2022 Van Oil Queen court, and a special visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo by David Barber

Suspect in custody

3 years ago By News Staff

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A multi-day, multi-agency effort by Van Zandt County law enforcement culminated in the arrest of suspect east of FM 1255 Dec. 6. Local law enforcement officials followed several tips in the days leading up to the arrest, notably conducting a search in and around the area of County Road 4120 the day prior. The suspect was booked into the Van Zandt County Detention Center where he is still listed as an inmate as of press time on a burglary of a building charge. Photo by Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle

Edgewood Holiday Parade scheduled for Dec. 17

3 years ago By Ethan Adams

news@vanzandtnews.com The City of Edgewood is scheduled to host their revamped ‘Holiday Parade of Lights’, as well as their ‘Winter Wonderland Market’ on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m.

City of Grand Saline among grant recipients

3 years ago By News Staff

The East Texas Council of Governments recently announced $89,129.12 in grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality awarded to East Texas jurisdictions and special districts to support regional waste minimization efforts in ETCOG’s 14-county region.

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