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Vote results in approval of officials’ salaries

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com With Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese changing his vote from last month, the fiscal year 2024 VZC elected officials’ salary proposal was approved in another 3-2 vote during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Aug. 2.
Vote results in approval of offi cials’ salaries

Sales Tax Holiday set for this weekend

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13.

Appraisal District receives 10K protests

Body The Van Zandt County Appraisal District board meeting was held Tuesday, August 1 at the CAD office. Chief Appraiser Emily Reeves presented the 2024 budget to board members in a brief meeting at 1 p.m.
The Van Zandt County Appraisal District board meeting was held Tuesday, August 1 at the CAD office. Chief Appraiser, Emily Reeves and board members, Ed Bailey, Larry Shackelford and Kyle Thompson were in attendance providing the needed quorum along with other staff members in attendance Photo by Faith Caughron

Republican Club to host debate Aug. 28

Body The Van Zandt County Republican Club has announced plans to host a candidate debate beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at the VZC Farm Bureau building, located at 220 Burnett Trail, in Canton.

No action taken on Canton ISD budget, tax rate

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a presentation by Canton ISD Business Manager Lianna Reid during the Canton School Board’s regular monthly meeting July 24, no action was taken by the board members regarding the Canton ISD budget or the tax rate for the 2023-24 school year.
Canton ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Nichols, right, presented his monthly report July 24 during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board. Shown with Nichols is Canton School Board President Kenneth Pruitt. Photos by David Barber
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