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Body On July 4, 2025, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in the Hill Country in Kerr County. Before dawn, in less than an hour, heavy rains caused flash flooding on the tranquil Guadalupe River, with waters quickly rising up to 36 feet.

Body It seems I am either making ready for my next outdoor adventure or unpacking and stowing my gear from the last outing. I imagine this is par for most folks that enjoy fishing, hunting, photographing wildlife or just about any outdoor endeavor.

Body At a regularly scheduled meeting on March 12 at the Edom Community Center, the Edom City Council moved forward on several fronts, from park improvements to municipal landscaping contracts.

Body Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy has been a supporter of the VZC Veterans Memorial for 12 years.

Body Grand Saline Police Department Blotter for the week of March 17-23: Calls for Service 3/17/26 Property Damage / 1351 W Frank. 3/18/26 Code/Animal Complaint / 601 N Houston.

Body St. Justin’s Episcopal Church will be celebrating Holy Week Services next week beginning with Maundy Thursday Services and Holy Eucharist on Thursday April 2, at 6 p.m.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from March 17-24. Hamilton, Cornelius, 50, Wills Point, DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, W/PREVIOUS CONVICTION, SUSPENDED W/O FINE RESOLUTION.

Body ‘Students of the Month’ for March were recognized by the Martins Mill School Board during its regular monthly meeting March 23.

Body The Wills Point ISD Education Foundation (WPISDEF) hosted its annual gala recently and left no doubt that the community’s dedication to its schools is stronger than ever.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com During the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board March 23, four individuals were announced as the 2026 Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame inductees. The announcement was made by Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn.