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Body Blood drive coming to WP Aug. 30 Carter BloodCare will be having a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com Dwayne Wheeler, the proud owner of Farmers Insurance Agency in Van, has built a successful career in the insurance industry over the past 32 years. His journey began when he opened his office with just a desk and a dream.

Body Football fans attending the Friday, Aug. 30 home opener between the Edgewood Bulldogs and the Commerce Tigers will notice a number of changes not only with the roster makeup of the team but also in I. T. James Memorial Stadium itself.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the second time in a year, the Van School Board is dealing with the resignation of one of its own as Place 6 trustee Nathan Daniels is resigning.

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Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese announced Aug. 21 that Cliff Williams was scheduled to be sworn into offi ce at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in the VZC Courthouse as the new VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a letter dated Aug. 19 from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) sent to Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C., Denali Water Solutions L.L.C. has requested that their permit application be withdrawn.

Body Following the repair of a major water leak in Grand Saline Aug. 13, City of Grand Saline Director of Public Works Joel McCraw released the following statement to the News.

Body After 24 years of unwavering commitment to the ABC Room, Sharon Stehsel is stepping down leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly impacted the lives of countless at-risk children in Van Zandt County.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com City of Van Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Hudgens was named as the interim Van City Manager by the Van City Council following a closed executive session at the conclusion of the council’s Aug. 8 regular monthly meeting.