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The East Texas Council of Governments has announced $4.5 million in grants from the Governor’s Public Safety Office awarded to East Texas jurisdictions and nonprofits. The Governor’s Public Safety Office administers federal and state grant funding to promote strategies that improve public safety, support victims of crime, prevent terrorism, and prepare communities for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to Texans.
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The Van Zandt County Appraisal District issued a reminder this week, advising local property owners that the deadline to pay 2022 property taxes without penalty or interest charges is rapidly approaching.
Read moreeditor@vanzandtnews.com The start of the latest election season proved to be less than eventful locally with just one person returning the necessary paperwork declaring their intent to seek office over the first six days of the month-long filing period.
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Following a request from the Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney’s office, the VZC Commissioners Court authorized the go-ahead to reapply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to fund the Victims Assistance Project for the 2023-24 term.
Read moresports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point ISD Education Foundation has stayed busy throughout the early weeks of 2023, putting the finishing touches on their biggest fundraising event of the year: the Boots, Buckles and Bling Gala.
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The E! Terrell Entertainment Series is bringing the acclaimed Dallas Symphony Orchestra to perform in concert at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening, Feb. 10.
Read moresports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Ladies Club will roll out the red carpet once again March 25, hosting their annual Burgers ‘n’ Games fundraising event.
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