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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. Story on 1B.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.