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The Canton ISD School Board has announced that all Canton ISD students will return for in-person learning on Monday, Oct. 12.
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Canton Main Street member Jessica Day had a helpful hand decorating the Van Zandt County Courthouse for fall last weekend. The decorations are put up annually around the courthouse square and also they have a theme for decoration every year.
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Two Van Zandt County elected officials made a joint announcement Sept. 30 declining their three percent salary increases in the recently approved 2020-21 budget that went into effect Oct. 1.
Read moreOctober is festival month and downtown Canton will be the backdrop for the 19 annual Canton Autumn Festival set for 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10.
Read moreThe Canton Police Department reported the following activity report from Sept. 29-Oct. 6.
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Early voting for the 2020 General Election will begin Oct. 13. Voting will be at Old Canton City Hall, 290 E. Tyler St., Canton. According to VZC County Clerk Susan Strickland, the following hours are subject to change. See the attached chart for polling locations for the Nov. 3 General Election. Absentee/mail voting deadline for the General Election (received) is Nov. 3.
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The Life Chain Prayer event was held in Canton. Local coordinator Lori Anderson stated she started the event in Van Zandt County eight years ago. The national event began 33 years ago and features pro-life Christians who stand in prayer and repentance publicly and peacefully on behalf of legalized abortion. This year’s Life Chain event had 22 warriors. The signs were sponsored by Canton Bible Church.
Read moreOctober is festival month and downtown Canton will be the backdrop for the 19th annual Canton Autumn Festival set for 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10.
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