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The article reports that the Texas-based Grand Saline Independent School District (ISD) trustees selected Mark Keahey, the superintendent at Sulphur Bluff ISD, as lone finalist for the superintendent position following a lengthy executive session.

The article reports on the presentation of songwriter Chris Tomlin and Ricochet as headline acts at the annual Grand Saline Salt Festival in Texas.

The article reports that the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court has approved the adoption of a Sensitive and Non-Public Information Policy and appointed County Treasurer Terri Shepard to be the Information Security Officer in Texas.

The article reports on the request of Van Zandt County, Texas commissioners from the state Legislature to establish a Van Zandt County Court at Law.

The article reports that garden expert Neil Sperry will be the headline speaker at the third annual Bloomin' Festival to be held at the Depot Plaza in downtown Grand Saline, Texas on March 24, 2007.

The article announces that Grand Saline, Texas Terry Tolar and Chamber of Commerce Executive Administrator Lisa Morrison were named the Man and Woman of the Year by the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce.

The article announces that the appointment of Larry Compton as Police Chief of Grand Saline was made permanent at the City Council meeting.

The article announces a fishing tournament from April 9-15, 2007 in Lake Fork in East Texas.

The article reports that the trustees of Grand Saline Independent School District, Texas, will do the necessary sifting of applications for the post of superintendent of schools, and also mentions that the deadline for accepting applications is February 26, 2007.

The article reports the organizational meeting of newly appointed officers of Van Zandt County Emergency Services District Number 2, Texas, held on Thursday, February 22, 2007.

The article reports that Van Zandt County Commissioners had selected a new Historical Commission and approved by-laws for the group, only to see a number of their appointees immediately resign to protest the changes the court made in Texas.

The article focuses on the Grand Saline City Council members showing contrition and apologized to the public and to the city employees for their behavior during the January meeting in Texas.

The article announces that Larry Compton was appointed as interim police chief at Grand Saline Police Department in Grand Saline, Texas.

The article presents information on the 49th annual Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce membership banquet to be held on March 8, 2007 in Grand Saline, Texas.

The article reports on the lawsuit filed against W.B. Kibler Construction for obstructing Perry & Perry Construction on their style of management during the construction of Grand Saline High School in Texas.

The article reports on the effort of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to assist in building communities from the ground up in Grand Saline, Texas.

The article reports on the retirement of school superintendent Gerald Gilbert which will be effective on June 30, 2007 in Grand Saline, Texas.

The article reports that Grand Saline Independent School District board chooses a rough floor plan for the construction of Old School Museum to replace the one which burned down nearly four months ago in Texas.

The article reports that the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously appointed a panel of five people to be commissioner for the Van Zandt County Emergency Services District No. 2 in Texas.

The article reports that Fitzpatrick & Butler architectural firm is selected by Grand Saline ISD trustees to assist the rebuilding of the Old School Museum in Texas.

The article reports that Dan Zajac has submitted his resignation on January 10, 2007 as police chief of the Grand Saline Police Department in Texas.

The article offers information on acquisition and security measures of the Westward Ho Motel by the Abdulhai "Joe" Majid and family.

The article reports that Grand Saline City Council has accepted the City Administrator Judy Moody's resignation and approved to fund the construction of a gazebo at Depot Plaza, Grand Saline, Texas.

The article offers information on the hearing of complaints about election on the approval to create Emergency Service District No. 2 ordered by the Commissioners of Van Zandt County, Texas.

The article offers information on the trustees of Grand Saline Independent School District considering getting bids to rebuild the Old School Museum at Grand Saline, Texas.

The article reports on the credit recovery program approved by the Grand Saline ISD trustees in Texas in 2006, which will allow high school students to make up classes they have failed. The program was presented by Superintendent Gerald Gilbert. According to him, the objective of the program is to keep students from being dropouts by giving them a second chance or opportunity.

The article reports on the contract awarded by the Van Zandt County Commissioner Court to Texas Roofing Contractors to repair the roof on the Courthouse in 2006. Under the terms of the contract, the company will fix holes in the roof at the parapet walls, patch up hail dents and repair blisters and install a layer of modified bitumen. The cost of the contract is U.S. $ 18, 000.

The article reports on the decision of Van Zandt County commissioners to approve a resolution authorizing Fruitvale Water Supply Corp. to apply for a $250,000 Texas Community Development Program block grant to make improvements to its water system. The improvements include an additional water well and other water systems delivery upgrades.

The article reports on the federal grants received by Cozby-General Hospital in Grand Saline, Texas. The hospital received more than $100,000 to be used for disaster preparedness and technological improvements. Investments recently made by the hospital include the addition of a state-of-the-art surveillance system in the hospital parking lot and the purchase of a Lightspeed CT scanner with angio capability.

The article reports on the decision of the Grand Saline City Council to permit the Main Street Project to develop the Depot Plaza property at the northwest corner Pacific and Green streets in Grand Saline, Texas into a city park. The designation of the property as a park would allow permanent gazebos to be constructed on the site.

The article reports on the approval of the creation of the Van Zandt County Emergency Services District Number 2 in Texas. The district is the second created within the region. Advantages of the creation of the district include a decline in homeowner's insurance premiums. The district could also generate enough money to put in dry hydrants out in the county, according to Grand Saline EMS coordinator, firefighter and paramedic Steven Gray.

The article highlights a planning meeting held by community leaders of Grand Saline, Texas wherein short-term, mid-term and long-term goals for the city were discussed. Together with Robert Johnson, who works under the auspices of the Texas Historical Commission, representatives from the community developed goals for the city to accomplish within the next few months or years, including the creation of a consolidated Grand Saline museum.

The article focuses on a possible decrease in the homeowner's insurance premiums of residents of Van Zandt County, Texas should they approve the creation of an emergency services district. Residents of four voting precincts in the county are requested to vote for the establishment of the Van Zandt County Emergency Services District No. 2, which will include the area being served by the Grand Saline Volunteer Fire Department.

The article features the Old School Museum in Grand Saline, Texas. This is an old grammar school building that was rebuilt into a museum after a fire destroyed it in September 2006. Plans to dedicate the building as a museum on October 22, 2006 were put on hold after the fire broke out. Ed Bailey, president of the Friends of the Old School Museum organization, has told the Grand Saline Independent School District that the group would like the building rebuilt.

The article reports that the Van Zandt County Commissioners in Texas defy order by drum to set court reporter's salary. The only two court members who supported the salary increase for county auditor John Shinn were Country Judge Rhita Koches and Precint 2 Commissioner David Risnet. The people who opposd the increase include Precint 1 Commissioner Ricky LaParade.

The article reports that door problems at the Van Zandt County Jail of Grand Saline, Texas, may lead to failed inspection. The Commissioners Court of the county heard during their regular meeting about the jail assessment and the problems experienced by jail personnel with the doors, which operate on compressed air.

The article considers the possibility of constructing biodiesel plants in Grand Saline, Texas. John Helsley, president of the Texas Alliance of Rail Districts, met with other concerned parties about the plan of CTI Biofuels to build biodiesel plants in the state. The plants will use microwave technology to produce biodiesel from agricultural products. The plants could help boost Grand Saline's economy.

The article reports the outcome of the investigation conducted by the Texas fire marshal regarding the fire that destroyed the Old School Museum building on September 29, 2006. A police report declared that the fire was accidental and was caused by either an electrical problem or an oxidized linseed oil mop. Gerald Gilbert, superintendent of Grand Saline, Texas independent school district, told the school board members that the fire was not arson. The building's insurance is almost $500,000.

The article deals with the condition of Nellie, a Labrador retriever, after being dragged by a truck outside Grand Saline, Texas on October 15, 2006. The muscle and skin on the right side of Nellie have been pulled from the bone and her tendon was destroyed. The name Nellie was given to the dog because of her toughness. Nellie is being nourished by Jan Brasher, Brenda Oldfield and Doctor Clifton Bradshaw, a veterinarian.

The article reviews the community strategy meeting held at the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Pavilion, where ideas discussed included the construction of a consolidated Grand Saline museum to honor the town's past, increased community exposure through advertising, and improved code enforcement. Information about the reconstruction of the Old School Museum and a list of long and short-term goals of the association are presented.

The article focuses on the walk out by Don Latham, a Grand Saline Councilman from the City Council meeting. The meeting was convened to discuss and guide the city administrator Judy Moody about the solid waste collection contract. Renewal of contracts is needed as the present contract with Easley Sanitation is set to expire on April 1.

The article reports the lifting of burn ban in Van Zandt County for two weeks till the next meeting to be held on October 10. Tim Gothard, Canton Public Safety Director however expresses his concern about fire hazards due to low soil moisture and prevailing drought conditions. The article also discusses the views of commissioners on burn ban, adoption of resolution for a comprehensive agriculture disaster package, rainfall conditions and approval of funds to the Andrews Center.

The article presents about students of agricultural studies volunteering to teach techniques of coping against bullying at Grand Saline High School. Cody Nash and his father Marvin Nash, professional rodeo clown developed a program "Bullying Hurts," the teaching methods on tackling bullying to the younger students . The article also highlights regarding the course duration, family participation in conducting this program and video presentation given by high school students.

The article offers information about Texas State Fair to be opened from September 29, 2006 at Fair Park in Dallas. George Shafer, the Chairman states the 24-day fair is among the biggest fairs and draws 3.5 million visitors. The article also highlights the range of events at the fair, including concerts, auto show and livestock shows. Other details like the arrangements, number of people employed and the contribution towards the local economy through profits is also presented.

The article presents news of an order to conduct elections on November 7, 2006 to decide whether the Van Zandt County emergency services district No.2 should be created. Robert Coffman, Chief of Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, proposed elections to improve fire protection and emergency medical services in Grand Saline. The article also discusses effective utilization of tax money and the appointment of board members if the emergency services district is formed.

The article discusses the issue of the prospects of the students of Grand Saline Independent School District(GSISD) participating in graduation ceremonies without taking the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills(TAKS) test. The issue being debated by the Board on Monday night is mentioned. Trustee Victor Conley's insistence on a unified decision of the board not to allow students without statutory TAKS test as the reputation of the school being at stake is presented.

The article highlights a meeting conducted by the city council of Grand Saline, Texas. Proposals for solid waste disposal services will be collected by city staff. It has been voted to provide $5,000 to Ricky LaPrade, commissioner for Precinct 1 of Van Zandt County, to solve the financial deficit of running the collection station.

The article reports on the burn ban approved by commissioners of the Van Zandt County, Texas. It says that the border prohibits all burning in unincorporated areas of the county with the exemption of outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety, mining operations and harvesting agriculture crops.

This article talks about the approval of a $9.7 million budget for the Grand Saline district in Texas by the Grand Saline Independent School District Board of Trustees. The approved budget calls for an increase of nearly $1.1 million overall in the budget. Board President Kerry Phillips and fellow trustees Jerry Stroud, Mike Means and Tommy Stephens voted in favor of the budget.

This article talks about the Van Zandt County Commissioners lifting the burn ban. The lift of the ban allows local residents a chance to dispose of brush and trash piles which have been accumulating since the burn ban was first enacted. The only member of the court to vote against lifting the ban was County Judge Rhita Koches.