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Body The Edom Historical Society is now accepting orders for memorial bricks as part of a fundraising effort to support the Edom Historical Museum. For a $100 donation, individuals may purchase an engraved brick honoring a family, loved one, or anyone they wish to remember.

Body Texas State Comptroller Don Huffines issued a press release August 12, announcing that his office would be sending local governments $1.4 billion in sales tax allocations for the month, an increase of 13.

Body The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court switched gears from its recent focus on establishing a budget for the 2026-'27 fiscal year during its most recent regularly scheduled session August 12, discussing a series of items related to the November 2026 election.

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Body Students and families are getting ready for another school year around Van Zandt County. Canton, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline, Martins Mill, Van and Wills Point all head back to the classroom this week as the 2026-27 school year gets underway.

Body The Van Texas EDC, Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Ernie Burns and many members of the community came together on Wednesday, August 5th to celebrate with Kevin and Jeaneane Lilly on the opening of their 23rd location in East Texas at 1070 S. Oak St. Van, Texas.

Body Grand Saline ISD kicked off the school year with its fourth annual Prayer Rally, drawing roughly 100 students, parents, staff and community members for an evening centered on faith, gratitude and hometown pride.

Body The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court has logged plenty of hours in session during recent weeks, hosting three separate workshops in order to complete the budgeting process for the 2026-'27 Fiscal Year.

Body The Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees held their first meeting since the official start of the 2026-'27 school year Aug. 10, discussing a series of security measures while also officially changing the name of the football stadium.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from August 4, 2026 through August 11, 2026 Baker, Latasha Gail, 45, Tool, DWI, 3rd OR MORE IAT Cunningham, David Wayne, 53, Wills Point, POSSESSION CLS PG 1/1B>=1G=4G=4G=1G4OZ=28G=$2500