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Governor Abbott announces Special Session agenda

10 months ago By News Staff

On July 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins at noon on Monday, July 21. “We delivered on historic legislation in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Governor Abbott.

Energy assistance available in VZC

10 months ago By News Staff

Excessive heat and high humidity are being experienced all across East Texas. Utility bills will be high and low income households may be challenged to deal with these high bills.

Texans helping other Texans

10 months ago By News Staff

All over Texas, people are stepping up and trying to help the victims and residents of the recent flood tragedy. The members of the Texas Star Quilters Guild extend sincere condolences and prayers for all those affected and the First Responders who are still working so diligently.

Ambulance service concerns expressed

10 months ago By News Staff

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CASA for Kids seeking volunteers

10 months ago By Susan Harris

susan@vanzandtnews.com In Van Zandt County, the need for compassionate volunteers to support abused and neglected children is growing. Currently, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Kids of East Texas is facing a critical challenge.

TFFC holds soft opening in Athens

10 months ago By News Staff

Tim Ball Correspondent The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) held a soft opening in Athens on Saturday, June 28. Tom Lang, director of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens stated the event was open to contractors, departmental staff, and their families, retirees of the department, and their families.

Republican women’s meeting moved to WP

10 months ago By News Staff

The regular monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County will be meeting in a new location beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, July 14.

One remains in critical condition after wreck that killed five

10 months ago By Bodey Cooper

news@kaufmanherald.com One person is still in critical condition after a wreck that killed five people just outside Terrell June 28 on Interstate 20. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Alexis Gonzalez-Companioni fell asleep at the wheel, causing his semitruck to plow into stopped traffic on the highway, causing a chain reaction.

Blotter

10 months ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 24 through July 1. Bartlett, Stephanie Michelle, 55, Canton, POSSESSION CLS 3 <28G.

Budget adjustment approved by commissioners

10 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A budget adjustment totaling $200,000 to be moved from Contingency to Capital Outlay was approved in a 4-1 vote by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court July 1 during its regular meeting.

Forney attorneys Scott Gray, left, and Robert Guest spoke during a workshop meeting on the topic of rental properties during the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court July 1. No action was taken by the commissioners’ court following the workshop item. Photo by David Barber

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