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Budget and tax rate discussions continue

The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court continued down a familiar path during their most recent regularly scheduled session Aug. 26, revisiting items related to the county's budget and tax rate for the 2026-'27 fiscal year.

TEA releases A-F accountability ratings

The Texas Education Agency delivered another wide-ranging report to districts and their respective stakeholders Aug. 21, releasing its annual A-F accountability ratings for the 2025-'26 school year.

Be Ready for Emergencies this National Disaster Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, an important reminder to make sure your family is ready before an emergency happens. Here in East Texas, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding, extreme heat and power outages can happen with little warning.

MEET THE VETERANS

“I started my military career in August 1946. By Buddy Leo Nelson and I went in together.
MEET THE VETERANS

HANG IN THERE “OUR” TIME OF YEAR IS COMING

You don’t need an old outdoor writer (me) to remind you of the current heat wave we are all enduring. But cooler weather is just around the corner and falling leaves and frosty mornings will once again arrive.
It’s won’t be long until frosty morning and once again “our” time of year. Photo by Luke Clayton

Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported.
Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend
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