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The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum. From 500,000 to 600,000 Texas children are being homeschooled, between eight percent and 10 percent of all school-aged children, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Conservative Republican State Representative Brent Money recently announced his re-election campaign for Texas House District 2. During his first term in office, Money prioritized conservative policies and addressed the concerns of his constituents earning him a spot among the top 10 most conservative members of the 89th legislative session.

Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall recently announced that he is seeking re-election. “When I first asked for your vote, I promised to fight for our shared val-ues; limited government, individual liberty, the rule of law, and faith in God,” said Hall.

Nearly 90 residents were in attendance June 19 at the Grand Saline Chamber Pavilion for the Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Town Hall Meeting.

Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton will be hosting ‘Fourth of July at the Cross’ on State Highway 64 on the church property across the highway from the Van Zandt County Justice Center beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, July 4.

During a special called meeting June 23, the VZC Commissioners’ Court addressed a potential resolution dealing with commercial water wells. “I am the one who put this on the agenda,” said VZC Pct.

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 23. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

According to press releases on the Van Zandt County website, Van Zandt County is again searching for a new auditor after the removal of Catherine Gazda on May 22. “In late 2024, VZC Auditor Sandy Hill announced that she would be retiring from her job in January 2025,” said VZC Judge Andy Reese in a June 2 press release.

Mabank Police Department and Mabank Fire Rescue responded to a call involving a construction site accident June 18. According to a press release, the call came in around 10:29 a.m.