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An outside audit of the Van Zandt County Sheriff Department’s evidence room was approved by the VZC Commissioners Court Jan. 20 during their regular meeting.
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The number of local COVID-19 cases reached another milestone this week as the Northeast Texas Public Health District announced that Van Zandt County’s confirmed and probable case count had reached 3,400 since the pandemic began.
Read moreThe Wills Point City Council held its first meeting of the new year Jan. 12, breezing through a light agenda that included just two action items.
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Wills Point ISD students continue to take advantage of the dual credit program offered in conjunction with Stephen F. Austin State University, getting a jumpstart on their college education with dozens of offerings. District officials noted that approximately 93 high school students currently take dual credit classes. Most dual credit course participants graduate from Wills Point with 24-27 hours of college credit. Courtesy photos
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The Northeast Texas Public Health District issued another sobering reminder about the potential dangers of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic last week, reporting nine new confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths locally during the most recent seven-day reporting period.
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Local law enforcement officials, including those representing the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department, Grand Saline Police Department and Precint 1 Constables Office, conducted an operation in Grand Saline resulting in the arrest of one suspect on multiple charges related to the sexual abuse and assault of a child under the age of 14.
Read moreThe 2021 election cycle kicked off on January 13, bringing with it multiple opportunities for prospective candidates interested in serving on either the Wills Point City Council or Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees.
Read moreThe Edgewood Police Department took to its social media page early this week, issuing a warning to county residents of a re-emerging social media scam intended to steal funds and extract personal information that could be used for identity theft purposes.
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