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Baylor University’s Family CARE program is offering a free in-person training for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on Saturday, June 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wild Rose Retreat at Saline Creek Farm in Grand Saline.

One more Town Hall Meeting remains in Van Zandt County as the VZC Pct. 3 gathering will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, June 23, with VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner Bobby Phillips at the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce building located at 307 North Fourth Street.

The Van Zandt County Sherriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 3-10. Moreno, Aholibama, 35, Wills Point, Assault causes bodily injury family member.

According to press releases on the Van Zandt County website, Van Zandt County is again searching for a new auditor after the removal of Catherine Gazda on May 22. “In late 2024, VZC Auditor Sandy Hill announced that she would be retiring from her job in January 2025,” said VZC Judge Andy Reese in a June 2 press release.

One down and three to go so far as the Town Hall Meetings in Van Zandt County are concerned. “The commissioners’ court and I have scheduled four Town Hall Meetings for the month of June,” said VZC Judge Andy Reese.

The Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration in Wills Point is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The TACAS (Tailwind Airpark Community Aviation Scholarship) Award Ceremony took place under sunny skies at Thompson Field June 7, an airport located just four miles north of Canton (690 VZCR 3119) known for its welcoming atmosphere and community spirit.

According to Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the developers of a lithium battery storage facility being built south of Canton has been extended through Wednesday, June 18 by VZC District Judge Chris Martin of the 294th Judicial District.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Residents of Ben Wheeler participated in the Grand Opening of the Three Finger Apothecary Shoppe, a new holistic health store located at 3460 VZCR 4907. The event took place on May 31, and featured a comeand- go ‘Meet and Greet’ where visitors can sample snacks and explore the shop’s extensive offerings.

Hope Center Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser.