Grand Saline trustees clash over district needs
Grand Saline ISD trustees debated two motions to begin a major capital improvement program. A bond election for tennis courts a new gym and a band hall was proposed with a $1 million cap but failed to gain a second. Additional cost figures were to be presented by March 21 ahead of the May 7 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Adamson
Grand Saline Isd
Harry Clifford
Clifford
Cindi Jennings
Laurie Miller
Jennings
David Darnell
Jim Jarvis
Saline host George Washington banquet by Masons
The Grand Saline Masonic Lodge will host its annual George Washington banquet on Saturday February 19 at 6 30 p.m. in the lodge on Hwy 80 with R W Leonard Harvey as guest speaker. All Masons and their wives are invited. FAFF plans meeting on Tuesday. Soccer registration day set for Saturday for Grand Saline Van Soccer Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Van
Main Street
van Community Center
Gary Winkle
Sun Forum Set for Feb 24 in Grand Saline High Cafetorium
The Grand Saline Sun announces a political forum for Thursday February 24 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafetorium. County treasurer candidates William Allred and incumbent Shirley Morgan, county judge candidates Steve Gandy Rick Lawrence and Truett Mayo, district attorney candidates Leslie Poynter Dixon and Jeff White, and Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace candidates Shirley Fincanon and Shelly are invited. The event precedes the March 8 primaries and will be covered in a March 3 special section with candidate information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grand Saline Sun
William Allred
Shirley Morgan
Steve Gandy
Rick Lawrence
Truett Mayo
Leslie Poynter Dixon
Jeff White
Precinct 1
Justice of the Peace
Shirley Fincanon
Shelly
WDD to contract with city for transfer stations
The Van Zandt County Waste Disposal District board moved toward adding transfer stations by agreeing to contracts with the City of Grand Saline and a Ben Wheeler couple to manage two sites. A Canton station will remain the only one serving commercial haulers. other stations will take only household waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Adamson
van Zandt County Waste Disposal District Board
City of
Grand Saline
Ben Wheeler
Canton
Sam Beeler
Waste Disposal Board
Lloyd Snell
Deputy drops lawsuit against sheriff and county
Van Zandt County Deputy Scott Johnson and his wife Vicki have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against Sheriff Pat Jordan and Van Zandt County. The suit, filed December 6, 1993, alleged demotion for whistleblower reports on overtime pay and retaliation for grand jury testimony. Johnson cited improved department relations and stated dismissal unlikely to harm the county or himself. The press release notes no settlement details and references continued good relations and law enforcement service for Van Zandt County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt County
Scott Johnson
Vicki
Pat Jordan
Johnson
van Zandt
Sheriff's Office
Scott
Vicki Johnson
Sheriff's Department
United States Department of Labor
van Zandt County Grand Jury
District Court
Travis County
Texas
Jordan
Petition to remove county commissioners fails in Texas
Visiting Judge James B. Zimmerman ruled against Harold G. Blevins of Canton in his October 1993 petition to remove Van Zandt County Commissioners W. A. Warren Leonard Morris and O. D. Hazel. He found the petition's central claims about road funding and raises for constables unsupported by credible evidence and noted other grievances without establishing actionable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Zimmerman
Harold G. Blevins
Canton
van Zandt
W.A. Warren
Leonard Morris
O.D. Hazel
Blevins
Commissioner's Court
Texas
Warren
Morris
Hazel
Zimmerman
Justices of the Peace
Grand Saline Chamber banquet to honor Man and Woman of the Year
Grand Saline citizens to be honored at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet with Man and Woman of the Year awards chosen by membership vote. Nominees include John Jarvis Kerry Kindle Murry Means for Man of the Year and Carol Winkle Betty Crain Ava Hines for Woman of the Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Karl Foerster
Craig Coulter
David Ellis
County Extension Office Updates Commissioners on Programs
Van Zandt County extension staff briefed commissioners on department activity including diabetes and Alzheimer's education, literacy efforts, bed and breakfast inn programs, and a five year long term plan. 4-H reports noted egg to chick projects and new shooting sports, photography, dog care, and small engine programs. The county’s ag activities exceed 100 million dollars and lead Texas in hay production. A March 25 heifer development clinic is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Adamson
van Zandt County Extension Service
Cheryl Brewer
Extension Service
Brewer
Stapleton
Martins Mill
van and Wills Point
Brian Cummins
van Zandt County
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miller
John Teague
Grand Saiine Isd School Board
FAFF
Main Street Baptist Church
Fern Thomason
Flo Petrey
Sun
WDD
City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!