davidb@vanzandtnews.com During an eight-minute regular meeting Aug. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially approved the elected officials’ salaries for fiscal year 2024 in another 3-2 vote.
No action was taken by the Van City Council following two closed executive session items that were presented during their regular monthly meeting Aug. 10. Council member Charles Ryan was not in attendance.
Committee members vetting questions, debate panelists asking the questions, and a tentative debate format for the Texas House, District 2, Republican Party candidate debate in Van Zandt County has been released.
Over 100 community members attended the First Annual Back-to-School Prayer Rally held Aug. 10 at the Grand Saline ISD campuses. The rally was coordinated by community members and led in prayer by Rev. David Crain, Rev. Jeremy Tally, Rev. Randy Edwards, Rev. Kelly Krone and Rev. Wes Weruch. Community members walked to each campus praying for its students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Terrell Police are investigating the shooting death of a Terrell High School student Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Terrell Police Department, offi cers responded to a 9-1-1 call at 8:12 a.m.