News

.

.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties especially during extreme heat. “Ensuring the power stays on for all Texans, regardless of their financial situation, is a top priority for all of us at the PUCT,” Executive Director Connie Corona said.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from July 16-July23. Montie Travis Austin, 43, Grand Saline, possessing a controlled substance, burglary of a habitation, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following the termination of the Van police chief July 1 by the city manager, more changes took place at Van City Hall July 11 as the Van City Council voted 3-2 to fire Van City Manager John DeSha.

There will be a Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Town Hall Meeting to meet the VZC Republican Executive Committee Precinct 2 Chairs as well as a forum to hear the top candidates applying for the VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner’s seat.

Edgewood ISD Superintendent Kristin Prater announced that the public is invited to attend a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase 1 of the school district’s bond project. The Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m.

After a two-hour plus called special meeting that included two closed executive sessions July 17, the Van City Council voted for Mayor Pro-Tem Ernie Burns to remain in his current role and appointed Samantha Smith to serve on the city council.

We’re in the midst of our annual midsummer burn out. A ‘cool’ day this time of year is when the mercury only reaches 95 but fall and cooler weather is not that far away.

As back to school fast approaches in Terrell with the first day being Monday, Aug. 12, tax-free weekend for school supplies begins Friday, Aug.