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In an aerial view shot taken by Scott Gipson, a FAA certified drone pilot, Olvera’s Mexican Imports can been seen burning on Nov. 15. See “Hot As Blazes” on 10A for more information.
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Just after 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. South Van Zandt along with Canton Fire Departments brought multiple fire trucks and crew out to battle a blaze at Olvera’s Mexican Imports on Highway 19 just north of Highway 64. According to reports, it took fire crews approximately four hours to contain and extinguish the fire. Many people come by during First Monday as well as a lot of locals to purchase yard ornaments and other yard decor for their homes. At one point a support beam holding up power lines also caught fire and service had to be terminated for an undetermined amount of time to some Canton areas until the power companies could make the repairs. The cause of the fire is undetermined and will be investigated.
Read moreThe Nov. 3, 2020, General Election saw 25,816 total ballots cast for Van Zandt County. Early voting brought out 15,585 voters, Election Day votes were at 8,634 and absentee/provisional votes at 1,597. There are 39,136 registered voters in Van Zandt County.
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After a crash on Halloween night, Van Zandt County locals have raised their voices and became concerned about the dangerous intersection of Highway 64 close to Duke’s Travel Plaza and the ramps going east and westbound of Interstate 20.
Read moreFood trucks will be on their way to Canton after approval to allow the trucks to operate within the city limits was approved during the Oct. 20 Canton City Council meeting.
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Canton leads the county with the highest number of confirmed and probable (those with COVID-19 positive antigen tests) coronavirus cases in Van Zandt County. The daily number of cases continues to climb with the Northeast Texas Public Health District announcing 1,084 total cases as of Nov. 6.
Read moreThroughout Van Zandt County, some voters waited on the edge of their seats for results of the 2020 General Election to be released on Nov. 3.
Read moreDuring a lengthy agenda at their regular meeting Oct. 28, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a radio duplexer for the VZC Sheriff’s Department.
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