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The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met July 27 at the Van Zandt Country Club with Lion President Tanya Watkins presiding. This week’s program was provided by Russell Hopkins, Director of Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET-Health) which provides disease surveillance activities within the East Texas counties of Smith, Gregg, Wood, Rains, Van Zandt, Henderson and Anderson. Hopkins also provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, and a brief overview of monkeypox in our community. Courtesy photo
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Van Zandt County Republicans set their sights on the November election on Monday night, discussing which candidates the group would place on the ballot.
Read moreThe Canton Duplicate Bridge Results for July 26 are: First, Bonnie Magee and Judy Adams; Second, Gloria Rowland and Jo Ellen Wade; Third, Nelda Advent and Jo Ann Parten
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Members of the Captain James Burleson Chapter, US Daughters of 1812, and the James Pinckney Henderson Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, met in Canton July 23.
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The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, July 23, at the main county library in Canton.
Read moreThe current inflation rates are concerning for consumers preparing to begin their back-to-school shopping as students and parents gear up for the upcoming school year. According to the National Retail Federation, 84 percent of consumers expect higher prices this year, particularly for clothing and school supplies. To help combat increased costs, many consumers are spending more time comparatively shopping online for the best deals on necessary items. The Better Business Bureau reminds back-to-school shoppers interacting with digital marketplaces to be wary of online purchasing scams and to carefully evaluate the legitimacy of an online seller before paying for advertised products.
Read moreEven if high gas prices are draining your budget, don’t fall for this scam. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker has received reports that scammers are tempting drivers with phony gas station gift cards in an attempt to steal credit card details and other personal information.
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Visitors to the Van Zandt County Library have had plenty to see and do over the long summer months, with activities for every age group. Recent events and activities have included therapy dog visits each Thursday, chess club get-togethers each Thursday from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. and a Storytime session with watermelon slices as snacks. Courtesy photos
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