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    Chisham Ceases Plans to Close Tax Offices in Grand Saline and Ben...
    April 26, 2018
    Press Release Re: Grand Saline/Ben Wheeler Tax Offices' New Hours of Operation At the time I made the decision to close Ben Wheeler and Grand...


    Billy Ray "Bill" Monk (1935-2018)
    April 21, 2018
    Services for Mr. Billy Ray "Bill" Monk, 82, of Grand Saline are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at New Horizons Assembly of God in...


    Awards Abound For Grand Saline ISD Students
    April 21, 2018
    It was Standing Room Only at the regularly-scheduled GSISD school board meeting Monday evening. Students with multiple UIL medals hanging from...


    POLICE REPORT 04/02/18 to 04/08/18
    April 13, 2018
    Requests for Police Service: 04/02/18 Suspicious Person/ 203 Frank St. Indecency/ 1518 Spring Creek Theft/ 126 N. Main St. 04/03/18 Fire/...


    SPCA of Texas Seizes 87 Allegedly Cruelly Treated Animals
    April 13, 2018
    CANTON--Tuesday, the SPCA of Texas, the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office and the Van Zandt County Constable's Office seized and the SPCA of Texas...


    Vicky Laniece Patrick Arrests Made in SPCA Canton "Puppy Mill" Investigation
    April 13, 2018
                        State of Texas vs. Vicky Laniece Patrick                     State of Texas vs. Darlene Elizabeth Broseh                    ...


    McMillan's friend, Smith County JP Gary Alford issued the Oath of Office while McMillan's wife held the Bible. Their two granddaughters were part of the occasion. Commissioners Welcome Two New Justices of the Peace
    April 13, 2018
    Two new justices of the peace in Van Zandt County were part of the Commissioners’ Court meeting on April 4, 2018. Sandra Plaster, who has...


    David Savage, Gene Putman and Casey Jordan Council Names David Savage New Public Works Director
    April 13, 2018
    In a meeting with a full house of Grand Saline citizens, visiting bikers, new city attorney and some new city personnel, David Savage, a member of...


    Why?
    April 13, 2018
    The last two weeks I have written articles that presented the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As I write articles week end and week...


    Bre Daley Tipps (1985-2018)
    April 13, 2018
    Services for Bre Daley Tipps, 32, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, April 6, 2018, at Caney Creek Cowboy Church with Bro. Billy...


    Press Release by Chris Martin, Van Zandt County Criminal District...
    April 6, 2018
    State of Texas vs. Vicky Laniece Patrick State of Texas vs. Darlene Elizabeth Broseh CANTON--Vicky Laniece Patrick (59),...
    A.J. Ladd & Ashley Powers Engagement
    April 6, 2018
    A.J. Ladd from Scurry, TX will marry Ashley Powers from Stephenville, TX on 5/26/2018 in Dublin, TX. A.J & Ashley both graduated from Tarleton...


    Keeping up with the Jones
    April 6, 2018
    Ronnie and Sandra Jones came to Van Zandt County because of the “Granny Seeds.” That is how Sandra describes the stories her grandmother told...


    POLICE REPORT 3/26/18 to 04/01/18
    April 6, 2018
    Requests for Police Service: 03/26/18 Civil Matter/ 113 N. Green St. Harassment/ 608 N. Main St. Mentally Ill Subject/ 404 Clearwater...


    Crystal Mayer read the proclamation declaring April as Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. Sandy Hill Named County Auditor By Judge Teresa Drum
    March 28, 2018
    Sandy Hill Named County Auditor By Judge Teresa Drum By Vy Townsend Malcik Staff Writer In the March 21 county commissioners court...


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