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Seven aviation scholarship funds awarded in VZC

Body The aircraft maintenance hangar at Tailwind Air Park in Edgewood, located four miles north of Canton, provided a fitting aviation backdrop May 16 for the third annual Tailwind Air Park Community Aviation Scholarship Award Ceremony where seven aspiring aviation professionals were...
Scholarship winners were recognized May 16 during the third annual Tailwind Air Park Community Aviation Scholarship Award Ceremony. Seven aspiring aviation professionals were awarded scholarships to help pursue their career goals. Courtesy photo

Town Hall Meeting on Sharia Law draws over 300 in attendance

Body Over 300 citizens from Van Zandt County and beyond were in attendance May 18 for a Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Republican Club of VZC (RCVZC) at the Canton Civic Center with the program primarily focusing on the topic of ‘Sharia Law and Constitutional Intrusion.’

Multiple students, teachers recognized by trustees

Body A number of students and teachers were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2025-26 school year May 11 at the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board. The meeting was moved to the Canton Elementary School Cafetorium due to the large crowd in attendance.
Numerous Canton High School students were recognized May 11 during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board after being named as UIL State Marching Band Qualifiers. Photo by David Barber

Early Voting ends Friday for VZC runoff elections

Body Early Voting for the Van Zandt County Republican Party and Democratic Party Runoff Elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, ends Friday, May 22, according to the VZC Clerk’s office. Early Voting is available each day through May 22 from 7 a.m.

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 25

Body The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board of Directors recently released information about the 2026 Memorial Day Program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the VZC Veterans Memorial, located at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243 in Canton.

GS freshman FFA student speaks in Canton

Body Grand Saline High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) Vice-President Bryson Richey served as a special guest speaker May 13 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.
Grand Saline High School freshman Bryson Richey delivered a speech on ‘Soil Stewardship’ May 13 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club. Richey serves as the GSHS FFA (Future Farmers of America) Vice-President. Following his presentation, Richey received a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Canton Lions Club President Sandy Sims. Photos by David Barber

What’s hot in the outdoors

Body This past week found your outdoor scribe doing some rather mundane things such as yard work, vegetable gardening, and repairs around the old cabin. Oh, I also wrapped up a couple of magazine articles.
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