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Body Kristen Washington has filed to run as the Democratic candidate to fill the vacancy for State Representative, House District 2. Cerrie Drake-Terry will serve as her Treasurer. A Special Election has been called for November 7, 2023 to fill the vacancy created by Bryan Slaton.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A proclamation designating the week of June 11 as ‘Flag Week’ and Wednesday, June 14, as ‘Flag Day’ in Van Zandt County were approved in a 3-0 vote by the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting June 7.

Body Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese announced recently that there will be a public election equipment demonstration beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Canton Civic Center, located at 800 Flea Market Road in Canton.

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Body Event Director The highly anticipated 11th Annual Summer JuneBug Festival in Ben Wheeler is set to kick off on Friday, June 16 at 5 p.m.

Body Eleven retiring Van ISD employees were recognized for their years of service to the school district by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting May 15. The retiring employees and their number of years of service included Lisa Brown (J.

Body As the number of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes continues to climb in the United States, so does the need to educate them about the disease and how to manage it.

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Body Van Freedom Boom celebration set for Saturday, June 24 Preparations are continuing for the City of Van’s seventh annual Van Freedom Boom celebration from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at McMillan Park, located at 712 East Main Street.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 30-June 6. Seth Edward Adkins, 23, Grand Saline, arrested under warrant for assaulting a family member by strangulation.