County youth center approved by Grand Saline board
The Grand Saline Economic Development board approved a county youth multi-service center to be funded by a $299,000 grant from the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. The facility will be in the old Chevrolet building on East Highway 80 and employ seven to eight full time staff, with space to expand for regional needs and services including family preservation and counseling.
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Jan Adamson
Grand Saline
Canton
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
Chevrolet
East Hwy. 80
Willy Djert
Djert
Colacino
Greenville
Budget concerns rise over county dispatch and jail costs
Van Zandt County officials discuss interlocal agreements for prison housing and new radio dispatch systems. Sheriff Jery Cockerham warns current facilities and budget may limit countywide services, while Grand Saline Chief Dan Zajac notes lack of certified jailers and housing capacity. District Attorney Leslie Poynter Dixon cites potential jail consolidation and unclear existing agreements. The focus remains updating an antiquated radio system to cover a 90 mile radius.
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Jan Adamson
van Zandt
Jery Cockerham
Cockerham
Grand Saline
Dan Zajac
Leslie Poynter Dixon
Council backs City Lake plan with Hawkins Nursery accord
Grand Saline city council approved a contract with Hawkins Nursery to maintain City Lake grounds and backfill open areas. Hawkins will donate 20000 annually for three years plus 10000 in year three for landscaping while the city retains ownership, water rights, and deed restrictions during operation. Gerald and Otis Hawkins attended the meeting.
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Jan Adamson
Hawkins Nursery
City Lake
Grand Saline
Hawkins
Gerald Hawkins
Saline July community events calendar and meetings
Grand Saline hosts a July schedule of chamber luncheon at noon at the Civic Center with Salt Festival and pavilion reports, barbecue menu, and Wild Willie entertainment. Economic Development Board meets in special session at city hall to discuss 311 Fielder Street and contract with Chip Bauer.
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Chamber of Commerce
Grand Saline
Economic Development Board
First Baptist Church
Jesus
North
Houston
AARP
American Association of Retired Persons
Main Street Baptist Church
Autor Maribus Darby
Grand Saline Public Library
Friends of the Libary
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Resolution Backs County
Bible School
Richie Eva
Garrett J Meagan Miller
First United Methodist Church
Friends of the Library
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