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First Day of School

Body All seven Van Zandt County school districts have started their 2024-25 school year. Wills Point ISD was the first school to report on Aug. 8. Martins Mill ISD returned to class Aug. 12. Fruitvale entered the classroom on Aug. 13.
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Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Aug. 6-Aug.

Money laundering suspects remain in VZC Jail

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two Chinese nationals arrested for money laundering following a traffic stop Aug. 1 on Interstate 20 near Wills Point remain in the Van Zandt County Jail as of Aug. 12, according to VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry.

WPHS Tigerettes seeking donations for trip to New York

Body WPHS Tigerettes Sponsor The WPHS Tigerettes have been invited to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York City. This is a big opportunity for the dancers and for Wills Point.

Reese comments on selection of Williams for the November ballot

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the beginning of the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Aug. 14, VZC Judge Andy Reese commented on the recent selection of Cliff Williams by the VZC Republican Party Executive Committee to be placed on the special Nov.
Van Zandt County Republican Party Chairman Lance Lenze spoke Aug. 8 during the VZC Republican Party Executive Committee meeting at Dairy Palace in Canton. It was announced that Cliff Williams would have his named placed as the VZC Republican Party candidate in the special called Nov. 5 election for VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner. Photos by Faith Caughron

Large turnout on hand for back-to-school prayer rally in GS

Body Prior to the start of the 202425 school year Aug. 14 in Grand Saline ISD, around 100 members of the community gathered at the Grand Saline Elementary School Aug. 8 for the second annual Back-To-School Prayer Rally in the school district.
Large turnout on hand for back-to-school prayer rally in GS

Major water leak repaired in GS

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.

Stehsel retires after 24 years

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