Blotter
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan. 3 -Jan.
News
Bonds approved for newly elected VZC officials
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.
Suspect taken into custody on solicitation charge
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
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
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
One-third (33 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January.
Court receives update on district courtroom repairs
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
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.
Blotter
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 27-Jan.