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Body 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.

Body 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.

Body A new chapter in the long-running debate over religion in public schools is unfolding in East Texas. Recently, the Republican Club of Van Zandt County has presented posters of the Ten Commandments to all seven ISD boards in VZC.

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Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Police Chief Eric Doering presented his monthly report to the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting Aug. 14.