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Homecoming activities to begin Sept. 6 for Vandals

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STAFF REPORTS ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ will be the theme for the 2022 Homecoming festivities at all Van ISD campuses during the week of September 6-9. A number of Spirit Dressup Days are planned which will include the following schedule, according to Van ISD: Tuesday, Sept.

Edgewood, Canton lift conservation measures

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DAVID KAPITAN The lack of rainfall and extreme heat provided a challenge for water service providers across Van Zandt County throughout the summer months, prompting multiple cities to implement conservation measures in an effort to keep services flowing. Wills Point became the first domino to fall locally, issuing a notice to residents June 23 that Stage 1 mandatory drought restrictions had been implemented due to ongoing and worsening drought conditions.

Proclamations approved by Commissioners

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A number of proclamations received unanimous approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Aug. 31.
Proclamations approved by Commissioners

Commissioners approve 2022 proposed tax rate

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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-0 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the proposed 2022 tax rate during its regular meeting Aug. 31.

Briefs

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The Van Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct its quarterly luncheon meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Blotter

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 24-Aug.

Donna Gaile Polege

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Donna Gaile Polege, 62, of Kaufman, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Donna was born on October 26, 1959, in Dallas, to the late Don and Gaile Brooks.

Commissioners discuss General Election

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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Appointments and notices regarding items dealing with the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election dominated a seven-minute special called meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Aug.

Facilities update presented to VISD Board

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DAVID BARBER An update on a number of summer projects at different campuses was presented to members of the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Aug. 15.
Facilities  update presented to VISD Board

Canton girl carries on family’s thoughtful tradition

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A local five-year-old received her first haircut this past Sunday, and it was a little more special than the average back to school trim. Claire Cockreham of Canton, who starts kindergarten this month, had been growing out her hair since she was born with the intention to donate to Locks of Love.
Canton girl carries on family’s thoughtful tradition
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