TFFC holds soft opening in Athens
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Tim Ball Correspondent The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) held a soft opening in Athens on Saturday, June 28.
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Republican women’s meeting moved to WP
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The regular monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County will be meeting in a new location beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, July 14.
One remains in critical condition after wreck that killed five
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news@kaufmanherald.com One person is still in critical condition after a wreck that killed five people just outside Terrell June 28 on Interstate 20.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 24 through July 1. Bartlett, Stephanie Michelle, 55, Canton, POSSESSION CLS 3 <28G.
Budget adjustment approved by commissioners
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A budget adjustment totaling $200,000 to be moved from Contingency to Capital Outlay was approved in a 4-1 vote by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court July 1 during its regular meeting.
Energy assistance available in VZC
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Excessive heat and high humidity are being experienced all across East Texas. Utility bills will be high and low income households may be challenged to deal with these high bills.
Williams expresses concerns over ambulance service
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams expressed concerns over VZC’s current ambulance service contract with Christus EMS regarding response times and overall service July 1 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.
Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer discussed during Town Hall meeting
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews. com The Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer was the primary topic presented during a special called City of Van Town Hall Meeting June 26 held downtown at The Movie House.
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Capital murder suspect requests change of venue
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editor@terrelltribune.com A Kaufman County man accused of capital murder requested his trial be held outside of Kaufman County. Trevor McEuen, 32, is seeking a fair trial for the 2023 murder of his 35-year-old neighbor Aaron Martinez.