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Three percent salary increase approved by commissioners

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting July 30, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a proposed three percent salary increase for all VZC elected officials and employees.
Three percent salary increase approved by commissioners

WP rescinds 2009 resolution with Canton

Body Correspondent The Wills Point City Council held a special session Thursday, July 31, in the City Hall/Municipal Building. The full council was present for a quorum.
Van Zandt County resident Michel Abio was one of several individuals to speak in favor of the Wills Point City Council rescinding their 2009 resolution with the City of Canton regarding construction of a new reservoir for water supply needs. Following the ‘public comments’ portion of the special called meeting July 31, the Wills Point City Council voted unanimously to rescind the 2009 resolution. Photo by Faith Caughron

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Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from July 15-22. Craft-Murphy, Jessica Dockell, 46, Canton, CRIMINAL TRESPASS.

LEARNING THE LAND

Body Few things are more exciting to hunters than scouting new land they plan to hunt, and this is the time of year when many hunters are exploring the land they plan to hunt this fall. Depending upon the size of the property, this can be a daunting task.
Success on harvesting a big buck like this depends largely upon proper scouting of your hunting land. Modern technology makes it much easier. Luke and his buddy, Jeff Rice, put technology to good use this past week on a tract of very remote land. Photo by Luke Clayton

AARP Driver Safety Course set for Aug. 14 in Canton

Body The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton, will be sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14.

GS Council rescinds 2010 resolution with Canton

Body In a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Grand Saline City Council rescinded a 2010 resolution that originally supported the City of Canton’s effort to pursue construction of a new reservoir for water supply needs.
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Commissioners Court to host workshop Aug. 5

Body Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese and the VZC Commissioners Court released information July 28 about two meetings starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in the 294th District Courtroom on the third floor of the VZC Courthouse.

Practices begin Monday for 2025 varsity football season

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com After several weeks of off-season summer training and with less than a month to go until the start of the 2025 high school varsity football regular season, all six Van Zandt County teams will open fall practice Monday, Aug. 4.

VZC Regional Airport:

Body A look back at the evolution of the Van Zandt County Regional Airport, formerly known as Wills Point Municipal Airport, reveals a remarkable transformation that has shaped the region’s aviation landscape.
The early roots of the Van Zandt County Regional Airport, formerly known as Wills Point Municipal Airport, trace back to the 1960s with activation officially recorded in August 1966. The airport is located on State Highway 64 in Wills Point. Photo by Susan Harris
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