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Hope Center, a pro-life, non-profit is hosting a community open house in honor of Sanctity of Human Life. The event will be at Hope’s facility on Sunday, Jan. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at 885 East State Highway 243 in Canton.
Read moreThe Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office took to social media last week, warning residents about the new rise of a scam that has periodically cycled through the area in previous years.
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com An update on repairs in the Van Zandt County District Courtroom was given to the VZC Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Dec. 27.
Read moreWith the holidays behind us, BBB has a few resolutions that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft, and find trustworthy businesses and charities in 2023.
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Through a proclamation unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Dec. 22, the VZC Juvenile Justice Center in Grand Saline has been renamed. The new name for the Grand Saline facility will be known as the ‘Robert J. Colacino Juvenile Justice Center.’ Colacino was not in attendance at the Dec. 22 morning meeting as the announcement of the renaming of the building was going to made later in the day at a surprise luncheon in Grand Saline with Colacino present Colacino retired from his position Dec. 31 as VZC Juvenile Probation Department Director of Juvenile Services after 27 years at the center in Grand Saline. He served in the juvenile justice field for a total of 38 years.
Read moreAverage gasoline prices in Texas have risen 21.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.82/g Jan. 2, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 8.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.4 cents in the last week and stands at $4.67 per gallon.
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