Easter Bunny visits library
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The Annual Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library Easter Egg Hunt drew a number of children and special visitors including the Easter Bunny on a perfect spring day April 10. .
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Purchase of Paul Michael building tabled by commissioners
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Authorizing Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese to close on the purchase of the Paul Michael building on State Highway 19 in Canton was tabled by the VZC Com- missioners Court during its regular meeting April 9.
Martins Mill community celebrates double state basketball championships
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Over two months has passed since the Martins Mill Mustang and Lady Mustang varsity basketball teams claimed their Class 2A, Division 2, State Basketball Championships, but the celebrating continued April 10 as both teams were honored and recognized with a parade and rally.
Early Voting begins Tuesday in city, school elections
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Early Voting for the Saturday, May 3 city and school elections in Van Zandt County begins Tuesday, April 22. Elections will be held in the City of Grand Saline, the City of Van, Fruitvale ISD, Grand Saline ISD, Canton ISD, Wills Point ISD, and the City of Wills Point.
Bond election set for May 3 in the City of Van
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Voters in the City of Van will have the opportunity to vote in a $3.5 million bond election to address drilling, constructing, and improving Water Well #3. The order of election was called in a unanimous vote by the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting Feb.
Bond election totaling $34.75 million set for May 3 in GSISD
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The Grand Saline School Board recently called for a $34.75 million bond election to take place on May 3 to build a new Grand Saline Middle School campus.
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The Texas Star Quilters Guild (TSQG) will be presenting Amanda Davis at their monthly meeting on April 21. Davis is a local quilt judge and will be sharing her knowledge and tips on just how quilts are judged at shows.
Michael Jarrett (City Council, Place 1)
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Michael Jarrett, 49, and his wife, Stacy, have two children: Abigal Jarrett and Shane Holley. He is a college graduate with an Associates degree.
Traci Kuntzman (School Board)
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Traci Kuntzman, 50, and her husband, Aaron, have three sons, two daughters, and four grandchildren including the following: Daughter: McKenzie Preston and husband, Hayden, and sons, Carter and Henry; Sons: Bryan McPherson and Connor McPherson; Bonus Son: Caleb Kuntzman and...
Nicholas ‘Nick’ Haley (School Board)
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Nicholas ‘Nick’ Haley, 41, and his wife, Shonda, have one child, Hannah Aaron. He is a graduate of Edgewood High School and the East Texas Police Academy. Haley is currently employed as a Wood County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy.
