Chase ends in Van Zandt County
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A high-speed chase that began with an attempted stop in neighboring Smith County came to an end in Van Zandt County shortly before 2 p.m. July 26.
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Slight uptick reported in local cases
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The number of newly confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported in Van Zandt County increased by 97 last week according to figures published by the Northeast Texas Public Health District July 21. Van Zandt County had seen 6,968 confirmed cases and 4,909 probable cases since the pandemic was first tracked.
Lego events at Grand Saline Library to continue into August
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Our treasure chest is quickly emptying as the end of summer is rapidly approaching. Children are telling us about the lunch boxes and backpacks they are getting for the coming school year. Summer always seems to pass too quickly but we are eagerly anticipating cooler fall weather as this summer has been hotter than expected.
Two support groups meeting in Grand Saline starting Aug. 21
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Main Street Baptist Church in Grand Saline will be the location for two support groups, Divorce Care and Grief Share, beginning Sunday, Aug. 21.
Red Cross provides tips for managing extreme heat
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Triple-digit temperatures are forecast throughout the week for North Texas, with temperatures on Wednesday climbing to near-record levels, according to the National Weather Service. To help keep everyone safe during this latest heatwave, the American Red Cross is urging people to use caution and follow our heat safety tips.
Quorum barely present for short VZC Commissioners Court session
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With barely a quorum in attendance to conduct business, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a number of agenda items during a 17-minute regular session July 20. VZC Pct.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jul. 12-Jul.
VZC fire marshal issues warning for citizens following numerous grass fires
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After a challenging week for volunteer firemen in and around Van Zandt County fighting grass fires, VZC Fire Marshal Sean Davis is seeking the public’s help in reducing the number of future fire calls.
Hutchins to serve dual role at Van High School
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For Van High School Principal Jeff Hutchins, the summer of 2022 will be one to remember for a very long time. During the month of June, Hutchins was named as the Region 7 High School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) and then, just a few days later, was selected as the new boys’ varsity basketball coach at VHS.
