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Local organizations will join together once again prior to the start of the 2020-’21 school year, collecting and distributing supplies for children that qualify for free and or reduced lunches at the 9 annual Back to School Fair.
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A retiring Van Zandt County employee was recognized by the VZC Commissioners Court June 24 during its regular meeting.
Read moreThe University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met June 17 via teleconference to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy.
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Representatives with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services made two stops in Van Zandt County last week, setting up free to the public walkup testing sites in Grand Saline and Wills Point.
Read moreThe Texas Education Agency offered up further proof that the 2020-’21 school year will be unlike any other year in recent memory last week, including the final months of the 2019-’20 school year that saw most districts switch to distance learning, issuing a comprehensive list of personal protective equipment that is expected to be distributed to districts throughout the state beginning in mid-July and into early August.
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Traffic along N. Fourth St. was brought to a halt June 26 after a fire was reported between the building and awning of the Bob’s Kwik Ship building. Units from Wills Point and Edgewood reported to the scene, quickly containing the blaze before it could further damage the building or surrounding businesses. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire might have been caused due to an electrical issue.
Read moreThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has suspended seven bars’ alcohol permits for 30 days after they refused to comply with an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott requiring that bars cease operations to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Around-the-clock emergency care will soon be available at Canton Healthpark. CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System made the exciting announcement that they opened their emergency room facility on July 2.
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