November 2021
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The VZC Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 9-17.
2021 Hay Evaluation Clinic
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Gregg Beverly (left) was recognized for having the “Top Protein Bale” Nov. 4 during the 2021 Hay Evaluation Clinic and Dinner held at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton. Recognizing Beverly is VZC Extension Agent Tommy Phillips.
VAN SECOND GRADERS HELP USHER IN HOLIDAYS
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Prior to the annual lighting of the City of Van Christmas Tree Nov. 20, the second grade choir at Van Intermediate School, under the direction of Michael Williams, sang a medley of holiday favorites for the crowd in attendance in downtown Van. Photo by David Barber
Proposed policy rejected by Van Council
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A proposed new social media policy for City of Van elected officials was immediately rejected by the Van City Council Nov. 11 during the council’s regular monthly meeting.
SUGAR-FUELED CONTEST
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The Edom Art Emporium will host Edom’s inaugural gingerbread house contest and winter stroll in Edom on from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, in Edom.
Wrong way driver causes fiery crash
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On Sunday, Nov. 21, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper arrested a man who fled on foot after he drove the wrong way on Interstate 20 and crashed his car into an 18-wheeler, according to Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix.
James Larry Poston
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James Larry Poston was born Aug. 20, 1946, in Dallas, to Bobbie and Virgil Poston and lived a full life that celebrated family, service, and loving Jesus.
Lori Campbell
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Services for Lori Campbell, 61, of Grand Saline, were held Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Bartley Funeral Home with Pastor Ronny Polley officiating.