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davidb@vanzandtnews.com An emergency was declared for fiscal year 2023 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during a called special session Sept. 19 regarding repairs to the VZC Courthouse roof as a result of heavy rainfall on Aug. 22.

Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter confirmed that a high-speed pursuit from Garland ended in the Van area Sept. 21.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com For Ernie McCoulskey of Canton, the thought of becoming a beekeeper did not come overnight. “I first got the bug about these bees when I was seven or eight years old,” said the 65-year old beekeeper.

Former Van City Councilman Ryan Hanson called for the resignation of current council member Charles Ryan during the Sept. 8 regular monthly meeting of the council.

First Baptist Church of Canton will host the Resist the Drift marriage conference from Focus on the Family. “Many couples have a good marriage but often feel they’re drifting apart,” Pastor Mike Roberson says.

The City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) sponsored a Business Networking Reception Sept. 19 at L Costner Realty Powered by MHG.

The Whitton Community Center will be the place to be Oct. 1 for a special BBQ and back sale auction event that will benefit the Tarver Cemetery.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sep. 13-Sep.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sep. 6-Sep.

The Sand Flat Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Saline will be celebrating its 100th birthday Sunday, Sept. 25.