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Body Canton ISD Board President Kenneth Pruitt and board member Matthew Dunn were sworn into office May 13 during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board. The oath of office was administered by Canton ISD Secretary to the Superintendent Stacie Wilkerson.

Body Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter considers crimes against children to be of the highest priority.

Body The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, May 8 with Lion President Jesse Carranza presiding. Lion Jonathan Helvey introduced Rebecca Helvey, the Renaissance Southpaw, who has been teaching art to children for about 14 years.

Body Grace Bible Fellowship will be hosting ‘Grace Fest 24’ Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Body In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the adoption of a portion of PR 8700 as VZCR 4719 in VZC Pct. 4 during their regular meeting May 8.

Body The 2024 Canton High School Graduating Class will have its commencement ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 at Norris Birdwell Stadium.

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Body The Old Bethel Cemetery Associational meeting will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the Old Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 103 VZCR 2313. The business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Body Tyler Junior College will have its Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies Friday, May 10 and the ceremony times will be as follows: — 9 a.m. — School of Professional & Technical Programs and School of Skilled Trades & Continuing Studies —11:30 a.m.

Body The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE has expanded the number of Texas counties in which TRICARE benefi ciaries may receive emergency prescription refills due to storm damage. DHA also extended the date from May 10, 2024, to May 12, 2024.