News

Body The severe weather that has moved through Van Zandt County since April 26, 2024, left many residents with property damage due to high winds and heavy rainfall.

Body The Texas Republican State Convention was held in San Antonio May 2325 and was attended by 6,700 delegates from across the state. This convention is the largest political convention held in the U.S., even larger than the Republican or Democratic National conventions.

Body Following a storm that produced heavy rain, high winds, and a loss of power to many areas May 28, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese has issued the following ‘Declaration of Disaster.

Body School history was made May 23 when the Canton Eaglettes advanced to their first-ever Class 4A State Softball Tournament appearance as they dominated Aubrey, 11-4 and 141, in a two-game sweep in the regional finals.

Body The Canton City Council recently held a called meeting to discuss the burial of a time capsule schedule for June 10. In other business during the special called meeting, the council approved the financial report for March 2024.

Body Photo by Tiffany Hardy, Susan Harris and Doc Collins .

Body United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden has announced a series of Congressional Town Hall meetings across Texas’ 5th district.

Body By only a margin of nine votes in unofficial votes released May 28 by the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office, Bobby Phillips will be the new VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner next year.

Body Final Early Voting numbers were released by the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office in the runoff elections for VZC Pct. 1 Commissioner and VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner at the conclusion of Early Voting May 24.

Body Good news was received by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court following a report on their annual audit May 21 during their regular meeting. Travis Rogers, an Audit Supervisor with Patillo, Brown, and Hill L.L.P.