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On Thursday, May 7, Evan and Tori Axtens put together a plan to sell lemonade and donate all of the proceeds to two local charities: Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board and Van Zandt County Humane Society.
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Irene and Bob Barber are celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary on May 14, 2020. They were married in Athens, Georgia in 1949 by Francis Xavier. They have nine children, 32 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. They moved here from Dallas in 2000 to their 40-acre ranch and raised hay. They are members of St. Therese Catholic Church, Canton, TX.
Read moreLegacy Ag Credit awarded college scholarships to two Van Zandt County students. Katy Erin Berry was awarded a $2,500 scholarship and plans to attend Blinn College. Sydney Osborn was awarded a $2,500 scholarship as well and plans to attend Texas A&M University.
Read moreAs Texas businesses slowly reopen their doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays.
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Van Zandt County Genealogical Society — Courthouse Annex
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First Baptist Church of Canton held a drive-thru birthday party for FBC Canton Pastor Mike Roberson on May 5 in the church parking lot. A crowd of churchgoers led a parade in front of the church to celebrate the pastor’s birthday due to social distancing limitations brought on by COVID-19. Courtesy photo
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Chief Appraiser Scott Hyde had the privilege of presenting Mr. Adams with an award commemorating his years of service at the board’s most recent meeting. “We would like to recognize Mr. Cecil Adams, and convey our sincere appreciation for his 23 years of commitment, dedication and service to the citizens of Van Zandt County as a member of the Appraisal District’s Agriculture Advisory Board,” stated Hyde.
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CANTON HERALD
MARCH 26, 1964
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