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The Canton Police Department released the following activity reports for June 13-22
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During a special called meeting June 12, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court authorized VZC Human Resource Director Dan Maucieri to post a job opening for a COVID-19 specified cleaning position.
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Family members and friends lined up to have a drive-thru parade for residents of Canton Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center on Highway 19 in Canton on June 12. It has been approximately 90 days since the residents went into quarantine due to COVID-19. Under Gov. Abbott’s plans to reopen the state, nursing homes are among the last places that will reopen.
Read moreWith the start of early voting for the Tuesday, July 14, Republican Party Runoff Election just a few days away, voters will have the opportunity to hear from those seeking office as the VZC Republican Club will host a 2020 Candidate Runoff Debate at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, in Canton.
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Members of the Canton High School varsity baseball team gathered June 10 for a few games of whiffl e ball and a Senior Night ceremony to honor the 2020 graduating seniors who had their season cut short after a preseason record of 11-1 this spring. Their season ended just before district play was to begin. Pictured (left to right) are Jared Hall, Dane Herrin, Jordan Humphrey, and Colbey Johnson. Not able to attend were seniors Adam Hudson and Caleb Phillips.
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Think you have the stomach to win the first annual Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce (CTCC) Hot Dog Eating Contest? Would a grand prize of $500 give you a little motivation?
Read moreBen Wheeler’s Junebug Summer Fair is back on this year and will be held June 19- 21 in downtown Ben Wheeler.
Read moreGov. Greg Abbott pledged to institute police reforms when he met with the Houston family of George Floyd, who was handcuffed and killed by police in front of a Minneapolis convenience store on May 25.
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