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Commissioners implement burn ban

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In a 3-0 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed to implement a 90-day burn ban, effective immediately, during a special called meeting Aug. 7.
Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Sean Davis recommended an immediate burn ban for VZC as he spoke with the VZC Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Aug. 7. The commissioners’ court voted 3-0 to implement a 90-day burn ban effective immediately. Photo by David Barber

More than 125 in attendance for 4-H Awards Ceremony

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The Van Zandt 4-H Awards Ceremony was held Monday, July 31, at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center. More than 125 members, families, friends, sponsors and special guests gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2022-23 year.
Photo by Faith Caughron

UT Health reaches agreement

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UT Health East Texas has reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare that protects patients’ in-network access to UT Health East Texas facilities and providers. The agreement ensures patients will not experience any disruption in care.

Astronomical Society of ET to sponsor viewing

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The Mineola Nature Preserve, in conjunction with the Astronomical Society of East Texas, will sponsor a viewing of the Perseids Meteor Shower at the Nature Preserve on Saturday evening, August 12, 2023, from dark until midnight. “The location is the ‘East’ parking lot so park on the ‘West’ side,” said an event spokesperson.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 1-Aug.
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