Grand Saline News

Sharing his solutions to the high cost of energy, U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling visited with residents of Van Zandt County in two public talks in Canton and Grand Saline Tuesday morning.

A Grand Saline man was arrested last week for copper theft after Van Zandt County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a theft in progress.

Find organic produce from Oak Ridge Valley Farms June 19, 2008 01:51 PM CDT When you shop for certified organic produce at the Coppell, McKinney or Dallas farmers markets, chances are you're buying Gene Holmes' ...

Virgil Allen Kirkpatrick Jr. was born on Oct. 25, 1924, on the family farm in Van Zandt County, near Grand Saline, Texas, and passed away on June 17, 2008, after a long-term bout with pulmonary fibrosis and ...

Photo by Terry Britt Gary Lisman, left, and Gwen Hughes received the 2008 Van Zandt County Man and Woman of the Year awards Tuesday at the Van Zandt County Commissioners' Court.

One of the leading artists and activist within contemporary Christian music, Chris Tomlin is a successful singer and songwriter whose 2005 album Arriving has sold over 500,000 copies, and whose compositions ...

TSXV: HFG.P CALGARY, June 3 /CNW/ - HFG Holdings Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent dated effective May 23, 2008 with Central Mining America, Inc.

Backyard Splash at Sheridan Terrace Sheridan Terrace Baptist Church will hold a Backyard Splash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

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.

Salt Festival President Joy Caldwell said the 34th edition of Grand Saline's premiere event should be better than it has ever been.

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

Carpenter's bond is $15,000. He was arrested Friday by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

“We are very diligent in keeping up with these offenders. Citizens are a good tool. I have many concerned citizens that help me keep an eye on these people”

Close to 100 registered sex offenders across the county were surprised Saturday morning during an annual countywide roundup. via Van Zandt Newspapers

“Fall was also a time for turkey-picking - as the birds were made ready for market - and for picking up pecans”

Recognizing his many endeavors to help his fellow man, the Rev. F.E. Kennedy, recently retired minister, was honored Sunday at People's Church in Jacksonville. via Jacksonville Daily Progress

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

“If at the end of two years, if we're bursting at the seams with need for more space, our landlord will release us at the end of that second year and allow us to move to a bigger space without penalty ...”

By MEGAN MIDDLETON Staff Writer The Tyler Junior College District Board of Trustees ratified an agreement at its board meeting Thursday with the Lindale Economic Development Corporation/Caton Properties for ... via Tyler Morning Telegraph

“We need to know what is the reality out there, what employers have a need for and what are the needs of the community”

As soon as financing can be secured, people will start to see much more than a large sign on the corner of U.S. 80 and State Highway 19. via Van Zandt Newspapers

“He's always been in sync with the regulations. This is unusual for him”

By MALENA OGLES Staff Writer GRAND SALINE - The vehicle of a sex offender, who has been missing for eight months, was found in a Tyler Wal-Mart parking lot - without its driver. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

Three-time Professional Bull Riders World Champion Adriano Moraes will help kick off the April 9 junior rodeo action at the Zeke Burns Arena during the Van Zandt County Fair. 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