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Body The Whitton Volunteer Fire Department will host a brisket fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

Body The Belief Center of Canton will be hosting a special dedication ceremony known as ‘Celebrate Our Soldiers’ from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Van Zandt Veterans Memorial Plaza, located at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243 in Canton.

Body The Belief Center of Canton is offering a free Heart Skills Connect Series from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Body Bradillac Upholstery has been rated number one by many customers, both near and far. With over 14 years of experience, Bradford Clay and his partner Tony Chamberlin take pride in their workmanship and attention to detail.

Body SUSAN HARRIS Correspondent The upcoming Nov. 7 school bond election in Canton ISD was the main topic of discussion Aug. 21 during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board as the bond election was officially called by the trustees.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Despite opposition expressed by several audience members among a standing room only crowd, the Van Zandt Commissioners Court voted 3-2 in favor of purchasing new election equipment from Hart Intercivic of Austin.

Body The 4-way intersection on the square where the courthouse sits is quite risky. At times, nobody goes, so then everyone sits there until everyone decides to go, at the same time.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com With a standing room only crowd in attendance, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously modified their fiscal year 2024 budget and approved their FY 2024 tax rate during a special called meeting Aug. 23.

Body Van Zandt County continues to be under a burn ban with no relief in sight. VZC was placed under a 90-day burn ban by the VZC Commissioners Court Aug.

Body Canton ISD teachers and students returned to class Aug. 16 fir the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.