Grand Saline Chamber Opens Morning Coffee Event
Saline community news notes a morning coffee gathering hosted by the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in the chamber office pavilion with an open invitation to the public. A weekly story hour at Grand Saline Public Library starts at 3 p.m. for pre kindergarten through first grade children, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The Van Zandt County Tax Sub station on Frank Street remains open weekdays 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., with Wallace and Murray Insurance relocated. contact 962-3733.
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van Zandt County Tax
Frank Street
Wallace and Murray Insurance
Scout food bags pickup set for Saturday in Grand Saline
The annual Scouting for Food drive by Grand Saline Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops will have collection bags picked up Saturday. Donations of canned goods are requested, no glass jars. For details contact Barbra Pickens at 962-3289.
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Barbra Pickens
Scouts Recognized at First United Methodist Church
On Scout Sunday February 14 the church will honor local Boy Scouts during the 10:45 a.m. morning worship service. The public is invited to attend.
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Grand Saline School Board Meeting Set for Evening
The Grand Saline ISD School Board will meet Monday at 7:30 PM in the high school library. The session is open to the public.
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Grand Saline
Free tax aid for seniors at Grand Saline Library
The AARP Tax Ride Program offers no cost help for elderly and modest income residents. Counseling runs Tuesdays in February from 9 to 12 at Grand Saline Public Library, by appointment after February. Contact Bob Lord or Gordon Adamson for details. AARP luncheon set at Main Street Baptist Church fellowship hall Tuesday at noon.
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AARP
Grand Saline Public Library
Bob Lord
Gordon Adamson
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Fellowship Hall
Main Street Baptist Church
Neighborhood dispute tops Grand Saline City Council meeting
The Grand Saline City Council heard residents over a neighbor complaint about KAW Meat owners Mike and Linda Koonce. Police and officials observed the Waldrip Street site and found no noise issue. The council also declared February 14 as Hospitalized Veterans Week and held a public hearing on Alan Ladd's request to rezone farm property to multi family.
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Mike
Linda Koonce
KAW Meat
Lee Roy Wells
Wells
Koonce
Waldrip Street
K&w
Mr. Koonce
Waldrip
Frank Churchwell
Della Holly
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Alan Ladd
Ladd
Board Stalls on Grand Saline EDB Funding Requests
Grand Saline Economic Development Board splits over two loan requests from local businesses. John King seeks 14 424 68 for Saline Cafe equipment and windows while David and Colleen Goodin request 17 550 for site excavation and a truck friendly parking lot. Board defers decision and Goodins withdraw amid town concerns. A separate report notes a 2023 50 000 grant rescission for a new police HQ project next to the Van Zandt Youth center.
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Jan Adamson
Grand Saline
Jerry Bolin
David
Colleen Goodin
Sac-A Burger, Inc
West Hwy. 80
Goodins
John
Wiley Garland
Garland
Ne Doaraday
Filing Opens for Grand Saline City and School Board Seats
Filing begins Monday for Grand Saline ISD School Board seats held by Doug Lovett and another member. City Council seats held by Paula Teague and Jerry Bolin plus the mayor’s seat held by Ray Rucker are up for election. First filing day for the city is February 16 due to Presidents Day closure. Eligibility requires US citizenship and age 18 by the term start.
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Jerry Bolin
Roval
Grand Saline
Doug Lovett
UN Navy
Paula Teague
Ray Rucker
County Commissioners Propose Six Committees for Service
Van Zandt County leaders outline six committees to study county needs. County Judge Richard Lawrence appointed a two member sub-committee to work with the sheriff's department on needs strengths and problems. Commissioner Jim Wise urged creation of similar sub committees for other departments.
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Jan Adamson
van Zandt County
Richard Lawrence
Nee
Sheriff's Department
Jim Wise
Lawrence Monday
Weekly contest returns in the Sun Grand Saline Sun
The Sun brings back Wally the Wanderer after years. Readers search the paper for the tiny spindly figure hidden in various locations. First correct entrant wins a free videotape rental. Sun office entry required with no photocopies. Sun staff and relatives excluded. Participants limited to one win per month.
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Wally the Wanderer
Grand Saline
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