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Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jun. 20-Jun.

Body The City of Van got a jump on Fourth of July, hosting its seventh annual Freedom Boom at McMillan Park June 24.

Body Blood donors are lifesavers for local patients who need transfusions. This includes children fighting cancer, mothers going through difficult childbirths, family members who require surgery, and grandparents with health issues, among many others in need.

Body Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that no-cost meal sites will open across Texas when schools close for summer.

Body The University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A).

Body •Names will not be withheld. •Letters will be edited for grammar, space and legal concerns.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com After 18 years of service, trustee Mark McClanahan announced his resignation from the Van School Board at the beginning of the board’s regular monthly meeting June 19. Board members Shannon Johnson and Brian Horton were not in attendance.

Body East Texas residents were on high alert over the past week, keeping their eyes to the skies after multiple rounds of violent weather struck.

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.

Body What began as an idea from a church member earlier this year has turned into a growing outreach ministry at the Van Church of Christ.