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Republican Club of Van Zandt County President United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden will be the keynote speaker Monday, Aug. 25 at the August meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 12-19.
Doering presents monthly police report to Van council
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Police Chief Eric Doering presented his monthly report to the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting Aug. 14.
We’ve Moved
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Proposed tax rate approved by commissioners davidb@vanzandtnews.com The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026 of $0.299600 was unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Aug. 13.
Numerous public comments shared during water board meeting
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In Pittsburg on Aug. 13, with over 300 citizens in attendance, the Northeast Texas Regional Water Planning Group (NETRWPG) met at the Region 8 Education Service Center to discuss pressing water management issues, notably the contentious proposal for a new reservoir on Grand Saline Creek.
BACK TO SCHOOL
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Van ISD was the final school district in Van Zandt County to begin the 2025-26 school year as students reported for classes Aug. 14. Students, teachers, and administrators were excited to get another academic year underway.
No action taken by Van council regarding proposed reservoir project
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It was the Van City Council’s turn to address the proposed Saline Creek Reservoir Project during their regular monthly meeting Aug. 14.
‘Classics for the Classics’ set for Aug. 21 in Canton
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In celebration of National Senior Citizens Day, Country Place Senior Living, located at 1835 South Trade Days Blvd. in Canton, will host ‘Classics for the Classics’ from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 in the Mulberry building.
Back-To-School Prayer Rally
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Rev. Kelly Krone of the First United Methodist Church of Grand Saline led in prayer Aug. 7 during the third annual Back-To-School Prayer Rally for students, staff, and schools in Grand Saline ISD. The rally was held at each GSISD campus and was attended by over 100 citizens. GSISD opened the 2025-26 school year Aug. 13. Additional photos on 9A.
TFFC temporarily closed for public visitation
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The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens has temporarily closed to visitors while Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) completes emergency repairs to a steel column that structurally supports the main visitor center building.