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The Republican Club of Van Zandt County convened on Monday, July 28, drawing a crowd eager to engage with local and state political issues. The meeting served as a platform for community members to discuss upcoming elections, legislative updates, and law enforcement initiatives.

The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of Spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena, and the School of Law’s ceremony at the Fayetteville Town Center.

Deer season is less than two months away. Let’s reflect on how deer hunting was ‘back in the day’ compared to today.

Country Place Senior Living of Canton is proud to introduce the Veterans’ Advantage Program, an exclusive benefit created to honor and support local veterans through a combination of personalized recognition, financial savings, special events, and more.

The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library and the VZC Farm Bureau will be presenting the Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the VZC Farm Bureau building located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

According to the SPCA of Texas, following an incomplete request for appeal at a civil custody hearing Wednesday, June 11, in the Van Zandt County Courthouse, VZC Court at Law Judge Joshua Wintters defaulted to the previous judgement, awarding custody of 66 allegedly cruelly treated animals removed from a metal building owned by Hayley Hull in Van Zandt County. The SPCA of Texas also was awarded $22,090.75 in restitution.

Abigail Martin, granddaughter of Curtis and Waynette Barker of Canton, is a team member of Hydro Rappers,’ one of Grant County Arkansas’SeaPerch teams that recently defeated 74 other middle class teams in an international competition.

Around 45 citizens, including approximately 20 Veterans, were in attendance June 14 at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. Dan Curtis, Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 in Canton, and a member of the VZC Veterans Memorial Board of Directors, welcomed those in attendance.

On June 4, The Bunker at the Van Zandt Country Club was alive with the sounds of laughter, music, and camaraderie as the Canton Lion Club held its much-anticipated weekly luncheon. The event marked the fourth gathering of the club, bringing together members and guests for an evening filled with patriotic spirit and community engagement. The meeting commenced with a heartfelt invocation that expressed gratitude for the gathering and offered prayers for the country and the health of club members in need.

Kaufman County Republican Women’s Club held their monthly meeting joined by the Republican Women of Van Zandt County on April 13 at the Kaufman County Library. The guest speaker was U.S. District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden. The doors opened at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and visiting.