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In honor of National Sanctity of Human Life Day, Hope Pregnancy Center hosted a community open house on Sunday, Jan. 24. More than 100 visitors attended the event.
Read moreThe first month of the new year has been a busy one for county law enforcement officials with three unrelated shooting incidents occurring within a 29-day span.
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The Republican Women of Van Zandt County will hold their February meeting Feb. 8 at Ochoa’s restaurant. A meet and greet will be held from 5:30 to 6 p.m. with the meeting to be held from 6:15 to 7 p.m.
Read moreThe Canton Police Department released the following activity report from Jan. 18-29.
Jan. 18
Cody Furlow, 31, Canton, was arrested for DWI.
In the 1200 block of College St, theft of cell phone was reported.
Read moreVirginia Reid-Yost will hold auditions for parts in “Night Watch” written by Lucille Fletcher. Auditions will be held at The Talent Box 133 N. 4th Street, Wills Point at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Performance dates are March 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13.
Read moreMaintenance crews plan to conduct overlay operations on FM 1861 in Martins Mill. Expect lane closures with flaggers managing traffic control. Crews will also perform bridge maintenance on SH 19N with no traffic impacts anticipated.
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The newly formed Republican Women of Van Zandt County held their first meeting of 2021 on, Monday, Jan. 11, at Ochoa’s Mexican Restaurant in Canton. This group began discussions and organizing in late 2020. The objectives of this organization are to work for the election of the Republican Party’s nominees promote an informed electorate through political education, increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through active political participation, to facilitate cooperation among local Republican Women’s clubs and to foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its principles and candidates in all elections including non-partisan elections. Membership applications are available at the meeting or in advance from Barbara Burtnett Crow via email,bjbcrow2000@yahoo.com. The annual membership dues are $35 for regular members and $5 for a name tag.
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