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Future facility needs over the next few years at Van ISD was a primary topic of discussion during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board March 10. Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn, Van ISD Director of Operations/Support Services Richard Pride, and Van ISD Director of Business/Support Services Danny Morrow joined the trustees in the discussion.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer discussed two items with the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting March 12. The first item dealt with a revised fire marshal fee schedule which received unanimous approval from the commissioners’ court.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County celebrated election victories of this past election cycle at their MAGA Gala Dinner/ Fundraiser on Friday evening, Feb. 28.

For the second year in a row, the City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was recognized with an Economic Excellence Recognition award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The award recipients for 2024 were announced during the 2025 TEDC Winter Conference Feb.

A Mineola man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar 04, 25 through Mar 11, 25. Justin Ellis Platter, 43, Wills Point, Theft of prop>=$2,500<$30K.

The City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be having a Business Networking Reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Southern Tire Mart at Pilot.

Joe Zoubi, the visionary proprietor of Dukes Plaza and Craft 64 Sports Bar located on State Highway 64 at the intersection of Interstate 20 in Canton is embarking on an exciting new venture that promises to reshape the local community.