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Early Voting starts Monday for WPISD, Fruitvale elections
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting for the Saturday, May 2 Wills Point ISD School Board and City of Fruitvale elections will begin Monday, April 20, and continue through Tuesday, April 28. In the City of Fruitvale, Brandon Russell is running unopposed in the Mayor’s race, but there is also an alcohol-related issue on the ballot as well that reads as follows, ‘The legal sale of mixed beverages within the city limits of Fruitvale, Texas.’ Early Voting in the City of Fruitvale election will be at the Hallie Randall Community Center, located at 1063 VZCR 1129, from 1-5 p.m.
Political Forum scheduled for Monday, April 27 in Canton
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Candidates in all four upcoming Republican Party Runoff Elections in Van Zandt County are scheduled to participate in a Political Forum scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.
MMISD board recognizes ‘Students of the Month’
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The Martins Mill School Board recognized their ‘Students of the Month’ for April during the board’s regular monthly meeting April 13. Trustees Dan Morrow and Jonathan Followwell were not in attendance.
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Elwood Baptist Church in Wills Point will be having their Homecoming to mark 128 years since its organization in 1898, on Sunday, April 19. “There will be special music brought by members of the church,” said a church spokesperson.
Skin cancer prevention for seniors
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Wisdom and age frequently go hand in hand. But when it comes to knowledge of the latest medical advancements, some older adults may not be up-to-date.
Caldwell recognized by commissioners during meeting
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At the conclusion of the open session during their regular meeting April 7, the Van Zandt County Commissioners took time to recognize their VZC Commissioners Court Administrator. Keegan Caldwell received a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from VZC Judge Andy Reese and the commissioners’ court for five years of service as the VZC Commissioners Court Administrator.
Groundbreaking held for McDonald’s in Van
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Representatives from McDonald’s were joined by members of the Van City Council, along with board members from the Van Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board and special guests in breaking ground on the new McDonald’s location April 3. The expected date of completion for the new fast-food restaurant located on FM 314 next to Taco Bell near Interstate 20 is scheduled to be sometime between mid-July and the first of August. Story on 2A.
Big-rig chase covers three counties
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Law enforcement from adjoining Kaufman and Van Zandt counties teamed with Gun Barrel City police April 4 to halt what authorities allege was a stolen 18-wheeler reported by dispatchers to have its engine running, with its driver fleeing northward out of Henderson County, GBC police says.
Political Forum scheduled for April 27 in Canton
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Candidates in all four upcoming Republican Party Runoff Elections in Van Zandt County are scheduled to participate in a Political Forum scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.