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Maintenance crews plan to continue base repairs on the I-20 Service Road between SH 64 and FM 859. Expect lane closures with traffic control by flaggers.
Read moreLocal 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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The number of coronavirus cases that have contributed to local deaths jumped from one to three over the past week with the Northeast Texas Public Health District reporting new instances in both Grand Saline and Edgewood. The Northeast Texas Public Health District previously announced that a Murchison resident had passed away with an active case of COVID-19.
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International Outreach Church was honored to have the National Guard’s assistance at the Shining Light Food Ministry twice over the last few weeks. Members of the Shining Light Food Ministry stated, “Between the two days, we were able to bless 208 families with food. We are so grateful for the National Guard’s help!” Shining Light Food Ministry is an outreach of International Outreach Church designed to help families in the community that have been affected by the current economic times. Located at 1404 Lake Drive in Wills Point, Shining Light Food Ministry is open every Tuesday from 8-11 a.m. The ministry is affiliated with and a member of East Texas Food Bank.
Read moreWith the start of early voting for the Tuesday, July 14, Republican Party Runoff Election just a few days away, voters will have the opportunity to hear from those seeking office as the VZC Republican Club will host a 2020 Candidate Runoff Debate at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, in Canton.
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During a special called meeting June 12, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court authorized VZC Human Resource Director Dan Maucieri to post a job opening for a COVID-19 specified cleaning position.
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