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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A limited joint election agreement with Van ISD for the May 4 city and school elections was approved unanimously by the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting March 14.

One of the most highly anticipated events of the spring in Van Zandt County resumes March 25-30 with the annual VZC Fair at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. Admittance to the grounds will be $5.00 per car and $1.00 for walk-ins.

Photos by Tiffany Hardy and Rebekah Foster .

While no final decision has been made yet on whether or not to have school open or closed Monday, April 8 during the Total Solar Eclipse Day, Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn expressed concerns during a recent public appearance.

In last week’s issue of the News, the name of one of the candidates in the Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner’s race was misidentified in the election results.

Fruitvale ISD has announced plans to expand their Early Childhood Education Program by adding a class for three-year olds starting with the 2024-25 program term. Documents required will include proof of income (SNAP approval, W-2, or tax return), birth certificate, social security card (parent and child), parent ID, proof of address (utility bill), insurance card, shot record, current medical exam, and current dental exam.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Feb. 27-Mar.

Van Zandt County Republican Club President How many times after elections do we hear if only more Christians would have voted, the outcome would have been better. Our keynote speaker for the March 25 meeting of our Van Zandt County Republican Club will be Bunni Pounds with Christian Engaged.

With a number of law enforcement and elected officials in and around Van Zandt County standing behind them, VZC Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff ’s Department Lt. Bob Keltner held a news conference regarding an update on sex offender investigations in VZC.