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Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting June 17, the Van School Board announced one resignation, four new hirings, and one reassignment. Trustees Nathan Daniels, Wes Hightower, and Shannon Johnson were not in attendance as the board barely had a quorum in place to conduct business.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) opened a disaster recovery center June 21 in Van Zandt County to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straightline winds April 26-June 5.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) may provide funds to houses of worship and other private nonprofit organizations to help pay for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and restoration of facilities damaged by the storms and flooding April 26June 5 in Texas. FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program may cover costs to repair or replace damaged facilities or provide funding for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process.

Exit Realty Pro and M-Squared Management L.L.C. in Canton will be hosting ‘The Cool Clients’ Appreciation event from 2-6 p.m.

According to a press release from the SPCA of Texas, on Wednesday, June 20, an arrest warrant was issued for City of Wills Point Animal Control Officer Michael Bradford Goggans. He was taken into custody and charged with Cruelty to Non-livestock Animals – Torture, which is a third-degree felony, and was booked into the Van Zandt County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the Texas storms and flooding April 26-June 5, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a nearly one-hour public hearing during a special called meeting June 26, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved new subdivision regulations in unincorporated areas in VZC.

It is that time of year again and the Fourth of July will be here before you know it. This year, all of the Fourth of July events and sponsorships scheduled for Thursday, July 4, will be managed through the City of Canton directly.

A former Wills Point ISD teacher was arrested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail June 20 before being released on the same day. Amanda Blakely Green, 36, of Kaufman, was charged with two counts of online solicitation of a minor by sexual conduct and possessing child pornography, according to the VZC Sheriff’s Office.

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