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Body Information on a series of Town Hall Meetings during the month of June in Van Zandt County has been released by VZC Judge Andy Reese and the VZC Commissioners Court.

Body Four high school graduation ceremonies were held in Van Zandt County May 23 including Van, Edgewood, Fruitvale, and Grand Saline as the 2024-25 school year came to a close. Graduation ceremonies were held in Martins Mill on May 15 and in Canton on May 16.

Body Edgewood High School held its graduation ceremony at the EHS Gymnasium May 23 with 56 seniors receiving their diplomas. Following the processional, ‘Pomp and Circumstance,’ EHS Principal John Honstreiter welcomed those in attendance.

Body Edgewood High School Graduation.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A large number of supporters and well-wishers were in the stands May 23 for the Van High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony at Van’s Memorial Stadium.

Body Hope Center in Canton will be hosting a community- wide Touch-A-Truck event from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the First Baptist Church of Canton parking lots.

Body The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the developers of a lithium battery storage facility being built south of Canton has been extended through Wednesday, June 4.

Body A total of 25 seniors received their diplomas May 23 during the 2025 Fruitvale High School Graduation in the FHS Gymnasium. Following the procession, ‘Pomp and Circumstance,’ and the National Anthem, Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Rebecca Bain welcomed those in attendance.

Body A good turnout was on hand May 23 for the Grand Saline High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony at Indian Memorial Stadium. GSHS Class of 2025 Graduate Carson Brown welcomed those in attendance.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Tommy Forgue was approved as the new Van Zandt County Veterans Service Officer May 21 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.