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Brookshire’s relaunching ‘Heroes Flight’ program

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Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is accepting applications from military veterans to fill 25 spots on its trip to Washington, D.C. Oct. 21-23 for the 20th Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods ‘Heroes Flight’ program.

Purchase of radios approved by Van City Council

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In a 4-1 vote, the Van City Council approved the purchase of radios for the police and fire departments to operate with the upcoming new Van Zandt County emergency radio system. The action was taken during the regular monthly meeting of the council June 13 as they approved a bid from L3 Harris, based in Melbourne, Florida, to purchase the radios for $155,000.
Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese updated the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting June 13 regarding FEMA assistance in Van Zandt County. Reese also discussed the planned start of the new VZC emergency radio broadcast system set for January 2025. Photo by David Barber

Resolution honoring Melton shared during meeting

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A resolution by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court honoring the late VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr. was read by VZC Judge Andy Reese June 18 during the regular meeting of the commissioners’ court. The resolution reads as follows: ‘Whereas, the passing of a man of service and patriotism marks an important occasion for those he leaves behind which reminds them to gratefully recount the cherished memories and everlasting legacy of their colleague and friend; ‘Whereas, Virgil Melton Jr.
East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Executive Director David Cleveland was in attendance at the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court June 18 to show a plaque recognizing the late VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr.’s service on the ETCOG board of directors. Cleveland was scheduled to present the plaque to the family at the funeral service for Melton which was held later that day. Photo by David Barber

Freedom Boom set for June 29 in Van

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The City of Van will be hosting its eighth annual Independence Day Celebration known as Freedom Boom from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at McMillan Park located at 712 East Main Street.

Proposal regarding training for election workers tabled

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following much discussion, Semi-annual training for all election workers was tabled by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its special meeting June 12. VZC Clerk’s Office Elections Division Coordinator Shannon Maddox spoke to the commissioners’ court.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance available in VZC

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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in eight additional counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26.

Education

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The University of Texas at Tyler announced the students who were named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed 12 or more credit hours of undergraduate college- level credit in the awarding semester with a grade point average of at least 3.75.

Blotter

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 4-June 11. Jacob Alan Bullock, 22, Wills Point, terroristic threats against family/household.

Briefs

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Wallace Methodist Church will be hosting its annual picnic/ fish fry after church Sunday, June 23. The church is located at 151 VZCR 2501 in Canton.

Congressman Gooden holds Town Hall Meeting in Canton

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com After visiting Mineola and Athens earlier in the day, Republican United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden closed out his Town Hall Meeting tour in his district June 6 with an appearance in Canton.
Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Doc Collins was one of several in attendance asking questions during a Town Hall Meeting June 6 hosted by United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. Photo by Faith Caughron
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