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The article presents information on the schedule of the Grand Saline community development meeting held in Texas. The strengths and weaknesses of the community were discussed at the meeting. Strengths include the establishment of the Cozby-Germany Hospital, the Union Pacific Railroad and Morton Salt.

The article reports the arrest of three individuals on drug charges by the Grand Saline Police department (GSPD). The article details the issues related to the case, including the search and arrest warrant of the house of the individuals and the assistance given by Edgewood police. The article also lists the multiple charges under which the individuals were booked and the total bonds set for each of them.

This article reports on a request filed by Grand Saline Volunteer Fire Chief Robert Coffman to the Van Zandt County commissioners regarding the creation of Van Zandt County Emergency Service District (ESD) No. 2. An ESD is charged with improving fire protection, fire prevention and emergency services within its district boundaries and at least 100 qualified voters within the proposed district must sign a petition to create it.

The article looks at the suggestion of the four elected officials in Van Zandt County, Texas to provide a longevity pay to the local employees. County Clerk Elizabeth Everitt, Tax Collector Vickie Looney, Treasurer Judy Peoples and District Clerk Karen Wilson were the four officials that asked for longevity pay to the county's commissioners. The employees of the county will received $5 for each month of employment. Everitt said that the incentive would help the local government maintain employees.

The article reports on the purchase of portable generators by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court of Texas for repeater towers in the country. The addition of generators will be beneficial to the county. The cost of the generators were split among the commissioner precincts and the Sheriff's Department. The Van Zandt County Emergency Service is holding an initiative to address power failure in the area.

This article reports on the rating given by the Texas Education Agency, to the Grand Saline Independent School District. According to Curriculum Director Trish Elliot, the district's results on the spring administration of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills shows a high performance in several important areas and areas of concern due to low performance.

Reports on the arrest of fugitive Johnny McCoy Harris. Events leading to his arrest; Agencies involved in the perimeter search for Harris; Charges that will be filed against Harris.

Reports on the orders approved by Van Zandt County Commissioners restricting aerial fireworks and outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the Texan county. Types of explosives that are not prohibited; Limitation of the orders; Fines for violations of the orders.