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After six years of service, City of Van Administrator Charles West has announced his resignation to accept the position of city manager in Bulverde, Texas, located 25 miles north of San Antonio. West, who has worked for the City of Van since January 4, 2016, said that health factored into his decision to make the move south.

Anita Lewis has been promoted to senior vice president and regional retail manager for Texas Bank and Trust’s DFW Region according to an announcement made at the bank’s employee awards dinner held on March 22.

East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 7 at 508 East Oak St., Edgewood..

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from April 19-27. David Lynn Almond, 56, Grand Saline, terroristic threat of family or household.

My name is Mark Thompson, and I am running for the open Van City Council Place # 4 seat. I’m married to Lori, my wife of 44 years. We moved here from Central America in 2005 after seven years on the mission field with Mercy Ships. We have four adult children, all of whom have attended Van ISD. Our two youngest both graduated from Van HS. We also have four grandchildren living here in Van.