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susan@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Independent School District (CISD) held its regular monthly school board meeting on April 15. After the meeting was called to order, it commenced with the announcement by Canton ISD Board President Kenneth Pruitt affirming the presence of a quorum and the proper notice of the meeting as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

A ‘Taco-Bout Amazing’ Client Appreciation Event will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Exit Realty Pro located at 1445 South Buffalo Street in Canton.

Canton VFW Post 12219 will be hosting a Military and First Responders Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Carter BloodCare Bus will be conducting a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 603 East Highway 243 in Canton. For more information, contact Lanie Wright at 903-571-9667.

As we enter the severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.

Decoration Day for the Union Chapel Cemetery is set for Saturday, April 26. The annual business meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Van Zandt County Judge As many of you, I witnessed the total solar Eclipse on April 8 in awe. The Lord blessed us with low level clouds that frequently opened up to reveal the event.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Three proclamations received unanimous approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting April 10. Each proclamation was approved following the readings by VZC Judge Andy Reese.