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Raise Your Hand Texas rep speaks to Van School Board

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A three-hour open session during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board Aug. 18 featured a power point presentation from Raise Your Hand Texas.
Van ISD Police Officer Sean Waterman (right) was sworn in for duty by Van ISD Director of Public Safety Odie Phillips Aug. 18 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board. Photos by David Barber

A-F Accountability Rating released by Van ISD

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Detailed results of the A-F Accountability Rating for Van ISD during the 202425 school year were shared during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board Aug. 18.
Van ISD Director of Curriculum/Accountability Karla Rainey discussed the recent release of the Texas Education Agency’s A-F Accountability Ratings during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board Aug. 18. Van ISD was one of five school districts in Van Zandt County to receive an overall rating of ‘C’ by the state. Photo by David Barber

Public comments lasted two hours at meeting in Pittsburg

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of two articles regarding the Aug. 13 public hearing held by the Northeast Texas Regional Water Planning Group in Pittsburg dealing with the proposed Saline Creek Reservoir project.

Hope Center celebration set for Aug. 23 in Canton

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Join us for an evening of inspiration and worship to celebrate all that God has done through Hope Center. The Fundraising Worship Celebration is scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m.

Hay samples to be collected Aug. 28 for VZC Hay Show

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It is time to prepare for the 2025 Van Zandt County Hay Show. As one of the oldest hay shows in Texas, we are excited to inform you that we will be collecting hay samples at the AgriLife Extension Office from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.

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Republican Club of Van Zandt County President United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden will be the keynote speaker Monday, Aug. 25 at the August meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 12-19.
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