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Body Six area high school seniors were honored with scholarships totaling $10,500.00, as part of the 2026 ‘Women with Heart’ scholarship contest during a ceremony held Feb. 18 at the CHRISTUS Health Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital.

Body A 90-minute workshop meeting was held Feb. 18 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court as they met in the VZC Court at Law Courtroom with a number of city representatives from around VZC.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution regarding Texas Senate Bill 11 was unanimously approved by the Grand Saline School Board during its regular monthly meeting Feb. 23.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com In a heartfelt ceremony marked by gratitude and community spirit, Brookshire’s held its Grand Reopening recently welcoming residents back to a beautifully renovated store that has been a cornerstone of Wills Point since 1976.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com On Feb. 19, the Fruitvale School Board held its regular monthly board meeting, addressing key issues impacting students, teachers, and the community.

Body Police Report 1.14.26 to 1.20.26 Calls for Service 1/7/25 Code/Animal Complaint / 315 S Houston. Suspicious Person / GSISD.

Body Veterans Helping Veterans (VHV) will be hosting a meeting from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Senior Citizens Center located at 200 West Groves Street in Canton.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Feb. 10-17.

Body Wills Point ISD Chief Communications Officer Kate Keierleber was named as the 2026 Citizen of the year during the Annual Wills Point Civic Awards Dinner. “A well-deserved honor for someone who gives so much to Wills Point,” said an event spokesperson.

Body UT Health East Texas Urgent Care in Canton will relocate to a new, convenient location at 406 East State Highway 243 inside the UT Health East Texas Physicians Clinic beginning Monday, March 2.