Commissioners weigh in on state, federal funds

Texans taking care of Texans is what it is looking out to be for relief efforts throughout Van Zandt County.

While multiple agencies, groups and volunteers have pitched together to combat the destruction from the April 29 tornadoes and piece the county back together, federal officials say that only $9 million in damages has occurred, which includes damages in Smith and Van Zandt counties, which does not meet the $36 million threshold to qualify for federal assistance.

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