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Lurilla Morgan Stanley

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1931-2022 Services for Lurilla “Granny” Morgan Stanley, 91, of Grand Saline, were held Friday, October 7, 2022, at Roundflat Pentecostal Church with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

UNITE IN GREEN & WHITE

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On field rivalries took a backseat last week as students and staffers from districts across Van Zandt County wore green and white clothing to show their support for the Canton community after the tragic passing of 9-year-old Wyatt Brey in an automobile accident. Edgewood cheerleaders were among those to participate in the tribute, wearing green to their pep rally Sept. 30.
Photo courtesy of Edgewood HS Facebook page

Slight enrollment increase reported at Van ISD

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An enrollment update was presented to the Van School Board members by Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn during the board’s regular monthly meeting Sept. 19.
Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn (left) discussed educational topics expected to be presented during the next session of the Texas Legislature scheduled for January 10, 2023, as he met with members of the Van School Board Sept. 19. Also shown is Van School Board President Scott Thomas. Photo by David Barber

Proclamation approved by VZC Commissioners Court

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In their final regular meeting for the 2022 fiscal year, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a proclamation calling for Saturday, Oct. 8 to be recognized as ‘War of 1812 Veteran and Republic of Texas Citizen James Rice Day.’

Agencies respond to possible gas leak

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A portion of Highway 19 was closed to traffic late Oct. 3 after a possible gas leak was detected at the Potts Gas parking lot located at 12728 Highway 19.

Voter registration deadline set for Oct. 11

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Clerk Susan Strickland recently announced that the final day to register to vote for the upcoming Nov. 8 General Election is Tuesday, Oct.

Accident claims life of Canton ISD student

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A two-vehicle accident in Canton resulted in the death of a Canton ISD student and injured four other individuals. According to information released by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Safety Education/Media & Communications Sgt.

Van Oil Festival set for Oct. 15

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Final preparations are taking place for the annual Van Oil Festival, sponsored by the Van Area Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sep. 27-Oct.
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