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Van Zandt County’s newly elected officials were officially administered the oath of their respective offices during the 2021 Inauguration Ceremony held at the Van Zandt County Courthouse Jan. 1. Families and dignitaries came to witness a few new faces that will serve Van Zandt County.
Read moreFollowing much discussion during their Dec. 23 regular meeting, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed not to pursue, at this time, a state grant addressing the preservation of the VZC Courthouse.
Read moreThe Northeast Texas Public Health District provided mixed news for Van Zandt County residents this week, announcing a modest increase in confirmed and probable (those with COVID-19 positive antigen tests) coronavirus cases entering the new year while also giving an update on area hospitalizations.
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A new year means new promises, a brighter outlook and a fresh start to what is to come in 2021. This past year was a turbulent one, with a COVID-19 making its way across the world. Canton was hit with the virus as well and the number of cases for Canton over 700 for the year. In this edition of the Canton Herald, we have highlighted a few important stories and moments from throughout the past year.
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Outgoing Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Brandon Brown received congratulations and appreciation for his service to VZC from the other members of the commissioners’ court during their final 2020 regular meeting Dec. 23.
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Shopping carts at Walmart in Canton display a sign stating “Keep at lease 6 feet apart,” as a reminder for those who are entering the superstore to put social distancing into effect and distance themselves from others who are also shopping in the store. Walmart in Canton recently closed all of its outside doors except those on the grocery side. June 2020 Photo by Faith Caughron
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The Canton Police Department released the following activity report for Dec. 21-25.
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