Fruitvale News

On its big debut evening, the floor at the newly remodeled Edgewood Civic Center got a good workout.

By Julie Vaughan Editor GRAND SALINE - Alcohol is believed the cause of a single vehicle crash on US Highway 80 early Wednesday morning which claimed the life of a Grand Saline man.

Three people were arrested and charged in connection with the burglary of a daycare center and several churches in recent months.

Early voting begins Monday for city and school board elections throughout Van Zandt County. via Van Zandt Newspapers

“I hope to get a settlement from the insurance and go to work getting it cleaned up and back in business soon, but I don't know how long that will be”

This community's iconic grocery store on U.S. Highway 80 is gone for an indefinite time. via Van Zandt Newspapers

“This is our second year with the program. The students seem to really absorb it in and they want to learn”

When Edgewood Police Department Officer Jackie Buccafurno brings her special band of narcotics officers into a classroom, they quickly get students' attention. via Van Zandt Newspapers

“I am dismayed at the inhumane handling of cattle that has resulted in the violation of food safety regulations at the Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company”

Several cases of the federally recalled beef products originating from a California slaughterhouse have been identified and placed on hold in Van Zandt County schools. via Van Zandt Newspapers

“A lot of it was left uncut and people don't take into consideration that high vegetation needs to be kept manicured and away from their residence”

Photo by Donna Limberger The Fruitvale and Grand Saline Fire Departments recently responded to a grass fire north of Fruitvale. via Van Zandt Newspapers

The Texas Education Agency has awarded $4.2 million to school districts around the state to create three specialized academies and seven Early College High Schools. via WOAI.com

He was born August 18, 1929, in Grand Saline to George and Cleo Whitt Lewis. He grew up in Grand Saline, was a resident of Odessa for several years and lived in Ala ska for nine years prior to moving back to ... via Van Zandt Newspapers

“Larsen is responsible for several thefts of copper wire, as well as for theft of miscellaneous tools and appliances”

Van Zandt County Constable Precinct 4, Pat Jordan, has made 10 arrests in connection with numerous burglaries across Precinct 1 and Precinct 4 of the county. via Van Zandt Newspapers

Marine Corps Birthday Observed The Mineola Detachment No. 1278, Marine Corps League, Mineola, will host and celebrate the Corps 232nd birthday on Saturday in the Live Oak Room of the Mineola Civic Center, ... via Tyler Morning Telegraph

“MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics.”

Van Zandt County schools are taking extra measures to fight staph infection this fall after a 17-year-old Virginia student died of a drug resistant form of staph called MRSA. via Van Zandt Newspapers

A Van Zandt County grand jury indicted a Fort Worth woman for intoxicated manslaughter after a deadly crash in August killed one person. via Tyler Morning Telegraph