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The Canton City Council met July 15, announcing that the August First Monday Trade Days, slated for July 30-Aug. 2, would be open for business.
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Wyatt Row, 6, of Canton, took a turn on the swings Saturday, July 18, at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds as part of entertainment hosted by Triple T Amusements. His mother, Jeanna Reynolds, stated that Wyatt remarked “That was so much fun, it was the fastest swing I’ve ever been on and this place is awesome!”
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Numbers of confirmed cases of the coronavirus continues to grow in Van Zandt County. The Northeast Texas Public Health District released information on July 20 that the total case number for Van Zandt County is 264.
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Bryan Slaton has defeated incumbent Dan Flynn for the Republican Party nomination for State Representative, District 2. He will challenge Democratic candidate Bill Brannon in the November General Election.
Read moreThe Canton Police Department reported the following activities from July 13-19:
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Van Zandt County city officials received positive news from the office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week as local sales tax revenue collections once again bucked an expected due to COVID-19 related business shutdowns.
Read moreVan Zandt County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Judge Sandra Plaster released the following statistics for the precinct 2 court from March through May
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The Canton Lions Club ended this year with many service projects to complete a year of “We Serve.” At the July 8 meeting, incoming Lion president Cody Brantley and Lion Service Chair Sandra Giles presented a $400 check to Debbie Brinkley, executive Director of Hope Pregnancy Center. Funds were raised by donations from Canton Lions.
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