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Oh Christmas Tree …
Michael Williams stands before the City of Van’s Christmas tree that helped light the way during the city’s annual Christmas Parade held Dec.4. The tree was lit Nov.
Henson, Williams recognized by commissioners
Two employees of the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department were recognized for their years of service Dec. 8 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.
Judge Wintters speaks to Chamber
Van Zandt County Court at Law Judge Josh Wintters was the guest speaker Dec. 7 at the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held at The Movie House in downtown Van.
Blotter
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Nov. 23-Dec.
Paxton speaks to VZC Republican Club
It was a very informative meeting for the 106 who attended the November meeting with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. There were several hot button issues that AG Paxton addressed.
Suspect steals car at gunpoint in Van
On Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at approximately 11:29 a.m. Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call regarding a carjacking at gunpoint (aggravated robbery) at the Love’s Truck Stop in the city limits of Van.
Into the spirit
Reni Mettier, of Grand Saline, tests out the new greenscreen at the Grand Saline Library on Nov. 29. Santa visited the Grand Saline Library a little early this year and dropped off the green screen, which Librarian Kelli Bryant said she “has dozens of ideas for.”
Forfeiture fund spending request approved
A forfeiture fund spending request from the Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney’s office totaling $2,719 was approved by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Nov. 24.
Ben Wheeler shooting leaves one critical
On Monday, Nov. 29, at approximately 5 p.m., Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting on Van Zandt County Road 4814 in the Ben Wheeler area of Van Zandt County.