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Austin Bank announces new branding
“Same bank. Same name. Same family. New look,” shares East Texas based Austin Bank regarding its new logo, tag line and brand colors. The bank is the same bank it has always been, with the same commitment to its customers, employees and communities. They have simply modernized their look.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 9-May 17. Michael Jose Alvizo, 33, Edgewood, arrested on site for driving while intoxicated.
New officers installed by Colonial Dame
The new officers of the Martin’s Hundred Chapter, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, were installed at the Tri-County Library in Mabank on May 11.
Burke to speak at Memorial Day program
Retired United States Air Force Colonel Timothy Burke will be the guest speaker for the annual Memorial Day program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29.
Fruitvale ISD briefly put on lockdown
Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Rebecca Bain released the following statement May 25 following a possible threat to the school district on social media: “This morning (May 25), the district received notification of a possible threat on social media.
VISD ‘Teachers of the Year’ recognized at Honor Banquet
Each of the five campuses at Van ISD recognized their 2022-23 ‘Teacher of the Year’ May 9 during the fifth annual Van ISD Honor Banquet at the Hideaway Lake Clubhouse near Lindale. The ‘Teacher of the Year’ honorees included Tricia Walker (J.
New scam hits county residents
DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Zandt County Appraisal District took to social media this week, advising county residents of an ongoing scam involving letters sent advising of property owners having warranted liens.
Canton child killed in two-vehicle accident
An 8-year-old Canton native was killed and his mother injured following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of FM 90 and FM 47 just after 1 p.m. May 19.