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Grand Saline Police Report

Grand Sakube Police Department Blotter for the week of March 10-16: Calls for Service 3/10/26 Warrant Service / Grand Saline Warrant Service / Grand Saline Accident / 110 W Garland Suspicious Activity / 1118 W Frank Code/Animal Complaint / Grand Saline Assault Family Violence / Grand Saline...

Van Police Report

Van Police Department Blotter for the week of March 10-16: Calls for Service 03/10/26 Theft / 109 N Maple, Van, Tx Fire / 310 Hummingbird, Van, Tx City Ordinance Violation / Follow Up Investigation / 110 W Main St (Donut Shop), Van, Tx Traffic Accident / VZCR 1514, Van, TX Agency Assist - Ems...

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from March 10-17. Damuth, David Dan, 50, Canton, VIOLATION OF BOND/PROTECTIVE ORDER, Ruhter, Curtis Wayne, 42, Grand Saline, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITHADEADLYWEAPON.

‘Teacher of the Year Luncheon’ set for April 10 in Grand Saline

Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Executive Director As we approach the end of the school year, the Grand Saline Chamber of Com- merce is excited to host our ‘Teacher of the Year Luncheon’ at noon on Friday, April 10, at the Chamber Pavilion to honor the outstanding educators who make a difference...

Palmer decides not to renew 30-day burn ban

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court March 13, VZC Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer announced that the 30-day burn ban would be rescinded, effective immediately.
Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer announced to the VZC Commissioners Court March 13 that the 30-day VZC burn ban was officially rescinded, effective immediately. The commissioners’ court implemented the burn ban Feb. 11 but according to state law, only the fire marshal can rescind the burn ban. Photos by David Barber

Hall reflects on Primary Election results

As voting results began to pour in on a pivotal Republican Primary Election Day March 3, Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall held a watch party that buzzed with excitement and anticipation.
Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall spoke to supporters following the March 3 Republican Primary Election after winning his election in convincing fashion. Hall finished with 89.77 percent of the vote in Van Zandt County as he defeated challenger Jason K. Eddington, who finished with 10.23 percent of the vote. Photo by Susan Harris

WPISD community remembering Susan Pace

Three days after being recognized for her 45 years of service to Wills Point ISD, friends and family of Susan Pace are now remembering the life of an individual for her dedication to the children of the school district and in the community.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly named Susan Pace Dining Hall at the Wills Point Middle School was held March 5 as Mrs. Pace cut the ribbon. A large number of school administrators, teachers, staff, former students, and family members were in attendance during the program inside the facility. Mrs. Pace died three days later following the dedication ceremony. Her funeral service was held March 13 at Wills Point High School. Photo by David Barber
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