Proclamations approved by Commissioners
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A number of proclamations received unanimous approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Aug. 31.
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Commissioners approve 2022 proposed tax rate
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-0 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the proposed 2022 tax rate during its regular meeting Aug. 31.
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The Van Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct its quarterly luncheon meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 24-Aug.
Donna Gaile Polege
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Donna Gaile Polege, 62, of Kaufman, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Donna was born on October 26, 1959, in Dallas, to the late Don and Gaile Brooks.
Commissioners discuss General Election
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Appointments and notices regarding items dealing with the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election dominated a seven-minute special called meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Aug.
Facilities update presented to VISD Board
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DAVID BARBER An update on a number of summer projects at different campuses was presented to members of the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Aug. 15.
Canton girl carries on family’s thoughtful tradition
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A local five-year-old received her first haircut this past Sunday, and it was a little more special than the average back to school trim. Claire Cockreham of Canton, who starts kindergarten this month, had been growing out her hair since she was born with the intention to donate to Locks of Love.
GS Public Safety Director, city council member spar at meeting
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Grand Saline Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Safety Director Jeremy Barker and GS city council member July Cato strongly voiced their disagreements toward one another concerning the job performance of Barker as public safety director during the council’s special called meeting Aug. 17.
AFTER THE STORM
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Vendors on the First Monday grounds had the unenviable task of checking their wares and cleaning up debris caused by storms that swept through the area Aug. 21-22. First Monday events and activities for the month of September will go on as originally scheduled. The storm system that swept through caused enough damage for Texas Governor Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration that included Van Zandt County.
