Councilman denies blame in city's absentee problem
Grand Saline council member Frank Barr said he gave three months notice before moving from town and should not be blamed for the council quorum failure that canceled last week’s meeting. He said he would have been illegal to vote if present. Fellow absentees Terry Tolar and Jay Rohus explained business and work issues kept them away and apologized.
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Grand Saline
Frank Barr
Barr
Larry Martin
Sam Beeler
Larry
Terry Tolar
Tolar
Parking debate in Grand Saline ends with hearing plan
City Council discussion on downtown parking limits led to plans for a public hearing next month. Local businessman John Jarvis asked about a two hour limit as Dr Jim Reeves patients and retailers cited parking conflicts. Mayor Larry Martin noted city hall and shops both face space problems. Council members Rohus and Bolin clashed over support for limits.
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Jan Adamson
Grand Saline
John Jarvis
Jim Reeves
Larry Martin
Reeves
Woman assaulted at home near Grand Saline
A local woman says a man assaulted her at a residence on Hwy 110 south of Grand Saline on June 13 around 4 30 pm. The suspect is a dark complexioned man in his mid thirties, 5 9, long hair and beard, wearing blue jeans and a white t shirt. She provided a description and asked anyone with information to contact Van Zandt County Sheriff or Capt Rock Ellis.
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van Zandt County
Pat Jordan
Jordan
Hwy. 110
Grand Saline
Rock Ellis
Sheriff's Department
Canton
School board applauds district TAAS scores in Texas
Grand Saline ISD trustees applauded TAAS score improvements at Monday’s meeting. Counselor Darrell Lewis reviewed results while board member Harry Clifford praised teacher efforts and teased others to meet or beat the scores. The session covered personnel moves, budget needs, and a $43,500 amendment for five portable classrooms.
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Grand Saline
Joe Sellers
Brant Brantley
Kilgore
Mark White
Bob Ivie
Kerry Youngblood
Earl Fansler
Gerald Gilbert
Clifford
van Zandt County
Barbara Brown
Carol Howard
Grand Saline ISO TAAS Test Results
Grand Saline school district releases TAAS exam results showing student performance across campuses. Officials highlight gains in writing and math with notable scores and pass rates.
Public input sought at Grand Saline ISD long range plan meeting
Patrons of Grand Saline Independent School District will be asked for opinions at a 7:30 p.m. Thursday session in the high school cafetorium. Architect Frank Callahan of Callahan and Associates will discuss the long range facility study and answer questions. School officials emphasize public comments are welcome and no other business will be transacted.
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Grand Saline
Mayor backs Expanded Toll-Free Local Calling plan
Grand Saline voters will receive ballots from GTE after June 22 on a measure to extend toll-free local calling to Tyler Canton Van and Wills Point. A 70 percent approval threshold is required. a failing vote keeps current rates. The plan would add mixed monthly charges up to 3.50 for individuals and 7.50 per line for businesses, with mandatory service if approved.
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Grand Saline
General Telephone
GTE
Tyler
Canton
Van
Wills Point
Larry Martin
Martin
ELC
Jerry Teague
Crockett
Austin
PAC
Marketplace A D Bible School at First United Methodist Church
Registration opened for kindergarten to fifth grade and preschool Marketplace children ages three to five. Kids will hear Jesus stories in a biblical marketplace setting with costumes provided. Session runs July 17 to 21 from 6 30 to 8 p m nightly. Call 962-3151 for Vacation Bible School details. Bake sale Saturday by First Pentecostal Church youth in front of Brookshire’s.
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Methodist Bible School
A.D
United Methodist Church Bible School
Jesus
First Pentecostal Church of
Grand Saline
Brookshire
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Main Street Baptist Church
Jay Rohus
Frank Street
Jerry Bolin
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