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Body Lakeside Baptist Church of Canton will be hosting ‘4th of July at the Cross’ beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the corner of State Highway 64 and Nichols Drive.

Body Incumbent Texas Republican Governor Greg

Body The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office announced that a capital murder suspect was arrested after the suspect had been on the run for months. KCSO made an arrest of Diego Carlos Rodriguez on Friday, June 26 around 3 p.m.

Body There will be a full schedule of activities in Canton during the July 4 holiday weekend as the city will not only celebrate the Fourth of July but also America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration.

Body The Fire Chief of the Mabank Fire Department was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday, June 27. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, they, along with Highway Patrol, were requested to assist with a vehicle vs.

Body Three members of the Canton Lions Club who passed away during the past year were remembered for their service to the organization June 17 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.

Body For the 17th consecutive year, the Van Zandt County Historical Commission has been recognized for their work by the Texas Historical Commission.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Incumbent Canton School Board Vice-President Josh Wilkerson was sworn in for another term of office during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board June 15.

Body A resolution recognizing the upcoming America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration was unanimously approved June 17 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting. VZC Judge Andy Reese read the resolution to those in attendance.

Body There will be a full schedule of activities in Canton during the July 4 holiday weekend as the city will not only celebrate the Fourth of July but also America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration.