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Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g July 17, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 5.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 85.

Body “I started my business in Canton nine years ago,” said Jose Parga of J Parga Treen Service of Canton. “I offer tree cutting, tree trimming and removal and stump grinding services in the Van Zandt County area.

Body The lives of Native Americans who were killed during the Battle of the Neches were honored during a special special ceremony held July 15.

Body In an unexpected move, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to deny a proposal regarding fiscal year 2024 VZC Elected Officials Salaries.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Staffing issues at the Van Zandt County Jail were updated by VZC Sheriff Joe Carter during the July 12 meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

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Body The Texas Education Agency released spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness results for end-of-course assessments. The results include assessments in Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History.

Body Older adults and people with disabilities who are on Medicaid (and their authorized representatives) should be on the lookout for important notices from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) about their Medicaid renewal.

Body The Church @ The Mill will be hosting their free annual back-to-school clothes drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Body ‘Help Fix East Texas’ is the theme of a new sense of urgency from the Van Zandt County Pet Project to remind citizens to get their pets spayed and neutered. “Be a part of the solution,” said a VZC Pet Project spokesperson.