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We’ve Moved

12 months ago By David Barber

Body Proposed tax rate approved by commissioners davidb@vanzandtnews.com The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026 of $0.299600 was unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Aug. 13.

Numerous public comments shared during water board meeting

12 months ago By Susan Harris

Body In Pittsburg on Aug.

Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner and Saline Creek resident Mitch Curtis shared his opposition to the proposed Saline Creek Reservoir project Aug. 13 during a meeting of the Northeast Texas Regional Water Planning Group in Pittsburg. The board voted unanimously to deny the City of Canton’s water application permit. Photo by Susan Harris

BACK TO SCHOOL

12 months ago By News Staff

Body Van ISD was the final school district in Van Zandt County to begin the 2025-26 school year as students reported for classes Aug. 14. Students, teachers, and administrators were excited to get another academic year underway.

No action taken by Van council regarding proposed reservoir project

12 months ago By David Barber

Body It was the Van City Council’s turn to address the proposed Saline Creek Reservoir Project during their regular monthly meeting Aug. 14.

Ward Hansen was one of three individuals that spoke during the ‘public comments’ portion of the Van City Council’s regular monthly meeting Aug. 14. The council did not respond to Hansen’s comments. Photo by David Barber

‘Classics for the Classics’ set for Aug. 21 in Canton

1 year ago By News Staff

Body In celebration of National Senior Citizens Day, Country Place Senior Living, located at 1835 South Trade Days Blvd. in Canton, will host ‘Classics for the Classics’ from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 in the Mulberry building.

Back-To-School Prayer Rally

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Rev. Kelly Krone of the First United Methodist Church of Grand Saline led in prayer Aug. 7 during the third annual Back-To-School Prayer Rally for students, staff, and schools in Grand Saline ISD. The rally was held at each GSISD campus and was attended by over 100 citizens.