Bond election totaling $34.75 million set for May 3 in GSISD
The Grand Saline School Board recently called for a $34.75 million bond election to take place on May 3 to build a new Grand Saline Middle School campus.
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The Texas Star Quilters Guild (TSQG) will be presenting Amanda Davis at their monthly meeting on April 21. Davis is a local quilt judge and will be sharing her knowledge and tips on just how quilts are judged at shows.
Michael Jarrett (City Council, Place 1)
Michael Jarrett, 49, and his wife, Stacy, have two children: Abigal Jarrett and Shane Holley. He is a college graduate with an Associates degree.
Traci Kuntzman (School Board)
Traci Kuntzman, 50, and her husband, Aaron, have three sons, two daughters, and four grandchildren including the following: Daughter: McKenzie Preston and husband, Hayden, and sons, Carter and Henry; Sons: Bryan McPherson and Connor McPherson; Bonus Son: Caleb Kuntzman and spouse, Cookie, and son,...
Nicholas ‘Nick’ Haley (School Board)
Nicholas ‘Nick’ Haley, 41, and his wife, Shonda, have one child, Hannah Aaron. He is a graduate of Edgewood High School and the East Texas Police Academy. Haley is currently employed as a Wood County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy.
Samantha Smith (City Council, Place 1)
Samantha Smith is currently serving on the Van City Council having been appointed in July 2024 to fill the unexpired term of former councilman Linzy Neal. Before serving on the council, Smith served on the City of Van’s Planning and Zoning Board.
Ernie Burns (Mayor)
“My name is Ernie Burns, and I am excited to say that I am running to fill the unexpired term of Mayor for the City of Van,” said Burns. “I have served the citizens of Van in an official capacity since 2016.
Van City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: The News did not receive questionnaire responses and photos from mayoral candidate Don Smith; and unopposed city council candidates Bill Dwyer (Place 3) and Mark Heatwole (Place 4). The News did not receive a photo from Michael Jarrett.
Grand Saline School Board
EDITOR’S NOTE: The News did not receive questionnaire responses and photos from school board candidates Michael Martin and Jeremy Gunnels. .
Kathy Smith (Mayor)
“I am Kathy Smith, and I am seeking the position of mayor on the Grand Saline City Council,” said Smith. “Having been born and raised in Grand Saline, I proudly attended Grand Saline High School.
