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Body According to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect.

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Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 31-Sep.

Salary grievance heard by panel

Body The Van Zandt County Commissioner’s Court hosted a salary grievance meeting on Aug. 26, giving elected officials the opportunity to appeal their proposed salary for the upcoming year.

Wilson speaks at Van chamber luncheon

Body Family Nurse Practitioner Loretta (Lori) Wilson of Van Family Medical served as the guest speaker Sept. 6 during the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held downtown at The Movie House.
Family Nurse Practitioner Loretta (Lori) Wilson of Van Family Medical was the guest speaker Sept. 6 at the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held downtown at The Movie House. Among the topics Wilson discussed were the recent rise in COVID cases in the Van community.

Friday Night Lights

Body Van Vandal running back Garrett Florey celebrates in the end zone with his teammates after one of his three touchdown runs Aug. 26 at Pine Tree. The Vandals outlasted Pine Tree, 28-14, as they hosted Chapel Hill Sept. 2. Van will welcome Lindale for Homecoming Sept. 9.
Friday Night Lights

Homecoming activities to begin Sept. 6 for Vandals

Body STAFF REPORTS ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ will be the theme for the 2022 Homecoming festivities at all Van ISD campuses during the week of September 6-9. A number of Spirit Dressup Days are planned which will include the following schedule, according to Van ISD: Tuesday, Sept.

Edgewood, Canton lift conservation measures

Body DAVID KAPITAN The lack of rainfall and extreme heat provided a challenge for water service providers across Van Zandt County throughout the summer months, prompting multiple cities to implement conservation measures in an effort to keep services flowing.

Proclamations approved by Commissioners

Body A number of proclamations received unanimous approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Aug. 31.
Proclamations approved by Commissioners
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