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Irregularities cloud bond election results

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com A routine step in the election process proved to be anything but on Nov. 18 as Wills Point ISD board members met in a special called meeting to discuss and canvass the results of the recently concluded Nov. 8 election.
The Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees met Nov. 18 to discuss and canvass the results of the Nov. 8 election. Board members voiced their concern about 190 irregularities found during a preliminary review of the election results, including 54 undervotes and 136 overvotes. The $40 million bond measure was defeated 92 total votes. Courtesy photo

Runs in the family

Body artins Mill standout student- athlete Mattie Burns etched her name into the local record books earlier this season, becoming one of the few high school athletes to qualify for and compete in the same event at State for four consecutive seasons.
Jennifer and Mattie Burns

Cities remain ahead of 2021 pace

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar continued to deliver good news to county cities last week, announcing that five out of seven local entities had posted sales tax revenue gains when comparing against the same period from the previous year.

Angel Tree looks to brighten holidays

Body The Wills Point Community Angel Tree is a community-wide, annual donation program that provides Christmas gifts for children in families facing financial hardship during the holiday season.

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 1-Nov.

Nominations now open for Van ISD Hall of Fame

Body The Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame was established to recognize former Van ISD faculty or staff members who are retired or deceased and who made notable, positive contributions to their profession and community.

Robertson gives safety, security update to VISD Board

Body A security and safety update for Van ISD was presented to the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 14 by Van ISD Director of School Safety and Security Thomas Robertson.
Van High School sophomore Isaiah Colorado (middle) was recognized by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 14 as he recently qualified to compete in the Class 4A Cross Country Meet in Round Rock. Photo by David Barber
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