If a federal court approves, Grayson County will be exempted from a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act.  The Justice Department says it filed a consent decree Thursday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.  The agreement also includes the county school district and the towns of Independence, Fries and Troutdale.

If a federal court approves, Grayson County will be exempted from a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act.  The Justice Department says it filed a consent decree Thursday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.  The agreement also includes the county school district and the towns of Independence, Fries and Troutdale.