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A local outcry across various social media websites asked for an update from county officials during the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. County officials responded to the request, releasing a press release regarding the virus and the impact of it on Van Zandt County.The release states:
Read moreNET Health has confirmed the second death in East Texas related to COVID-19. The individual was a 47-year-old female who was hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 symptoms, and was the confirmed case announced by Van Zandt County on Wednesday, March 18.
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Just after 3 p.m. March, 29, Canton Police Department was notified by Walmart security of a shoplifting in progress in Canton. According to eyewitness reports, two females made their way out the door with an undetermined amount of goods, where they were met by officers at their vehicle. While questioning the women, officers smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. K9 Officer Chad Mattingly was called in and conducted the search with K9 Mido where they discovered an undetermined amount of marijuana. Upon further investigation there were stolen items found from other local retail stores. Further reports are that one female was released with a no trespassing fine, and the other woman was arrested, and was transported to the Van Zandt County jail for booking.
Read moreSocial distancing was in full form March 17 during the Canton City Council meeting, with chairs of the gallery placed six feet apart to confirm with the current COVID-19 virus guidelines. In a special meeting held March 23, the council revisited a disaster declaration made March 17 by Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett. The council passed a resolution ratifying, continuing and renewing the mayoral declaration of a local state of disaster due to a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus. The disaster declaration made March 17 closed the April First Monday show, but no decision has been made as of March 31 about the future of the May First Monday Show.
Read moreUntil further notice, the Myrtle Springs Water Supply Corporation Office will be closed to the public in an effort to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus. To pay your water bill, visit the website, www.myrtlespringswater.org, or mail to P.O. Box 99 Canton, TX 75103, or leave check or money order in our drop box at the MSWSC office.
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