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Body The Third Annual Back-To-School Prayer Rally for students, staff, and schools in Grand Saline ISD is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7 from 7-8 p.m.

Body The Republican Women of Van Zandt County held a significant meeting on July 14 at the Wills Point Community Center bringing together community members and local officials to discuss pressing issues and celebrate accomplishments within the organization.

Body According to Wills Point Police Department social media, the Wills Point Police Department arrested 25-year-old Eli Joshua Steele of Terrell in connection with multiple felony charges related to child exploitation.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following their regular monthly meeting July 14 and a special called meeting July 18, the Wills Point School Board voted 6-1 to allow homeschool student participation in extracurricular activities in Wills Point ISD beginning this school year.

Body Once again, the Van Zandt County Historical Commission has been recognized for their outstanding work by the state as the Texas Historical Commission has named the VZC Historical Commission as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for 2024.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Near the beginning of their regular meeting July 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court received good news from Christus EMS concerning the placement of an ambulance full-time in VZC Pct. 2.

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Body Republican Club of Van Zandt County President The Republican Club of Van Zandt County will have as our guest speaker, Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger. Our meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Body The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

Body Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.