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New year, new you

Body We often start the new year with resolutions – to improve our health or financial situation, to continue our education, or to start a hobby. Whatever your resolutions are, the Grand Saline Public Library has resources to help you.
New year, new you

Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library seeks new volunteers

Body It’s January and 2023 is here!! It’s time to start thinking about all things new and a spirit of renewal. The library ladies are looking forward to the new year. We hope for new and exciting things for the library.

School Board Recognition Month honors volunteer trustees

Body The Texas Association of School Boards is joining school districts across the state to show appreciation for locally elected board members as part of School Board Recognition Month, which is celebrated each year in January.

Gas prices expected to increase in Texas

Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g Jan. 9, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 14.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.

Edgewood teams top rival Grand Saline

Body A pair of familiar foes squared off on the hardwood in Grand Saline this week as the Indian and Lady Indian basketball programs played host to chief rival Edgewood in District 12-3A action Jan. 10.
The Grand Saline Indians turned back the clock on Tuesday night, recognizing members of the program’s 1973 State Finalist team in a special ceremony before the start of the varsity boys game. Photo courtesy of Grand Saline ISD

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan. 3 -Jan.

Bonds approved for newly elected VZC officials

Body Bonds for 16 newly elected Van Zandt County elected officials were approved Jan. 4 during the first regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Andy Reese and VZC Pct. 4 Commissioner Brandon Barton were in attendance for their first commissioners’ court meeting.
Bonds approved for newly elected VZC officials

Suspect taken into custody on solicitation charge

Body A 48-year old Grand Saline man was taken into custody this week on allegations that he attempted to solicit a minor online. According to a Grand Saline Police Department narrative of the situation, officers began an investigation into the allegations on Jan.

VZC Juvenile Justice Detention Center renamed

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Through a proclamation unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Dec. 22, the VZC Juvenile Justice Center in Grand Saline has been renamed.
VZC Juvenile Justice Detention Center renamed
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