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FISD releases statement regarding lockdown

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Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Rebecca Bain released the following statement to parents regarding a lockdown of their school campuses Aug. 14.

Officials’ salaries officially set after 3-2 vote

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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.
Van Zandt County Auditor Sandy Hill the renewal of the Title IV-E County Legal Services contract during the Aug. 16 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. The recommendation by Hill was approved unanimously by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

No action taken following closed executive session

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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.
Former Van City Council member and current Van resident Ryan Hanson voiced his concerns about the city’s investment policy Aug. 10 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Photo by David Barber

Preparations for Aug. 28 debate continues

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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.

GSISD Back-to-School Prayer Rally

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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.
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Teen charged in student’s shooting death

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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.
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