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Body The ‘Sewing for Jesus’ ministry in Canton, an outreach ministry of Christian Guild in Tyler, presented 24 quilts and 12 tote bags June 21 to the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department. VZC Sheriff Joe Carter accepted the donation on behalf of the sheriff’s department.

Body A number of ordinances were reviewed, and some were revised during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council June 20. Council members Cassidy Henderson and Randon Sumner were not in attendance.

Body Around 30 balloonists are set to take flight Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 for the annual Tailwind Regional Balloon Festival on the west side of the First Monday grounds located off FM 859 in Canton.

Body Event preparations for the annual July 4 celebration in downtown Canton are continuing as more information about the activities was recently released. The activities downtown, sponsored by the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 5 p.m.

Body Around 100 registered voters in Van Zandt County were given the rare opportunity to vote twice as representatives and equipment from two different companies were in attendance for the VZC Public Election Equipment Demonstration.

Body Join writers and authors of all levels for the 18th Annual East Texas Writers Guild Summer Conference on Saturday, July 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Body The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Van Zandt Country Club with Lion President Tanya Watkins presiding. Lion Jimmy Strickland presented a necrology ceremony to honor Canton Lion Club members who have died during the past year.

Body For the 15th year in a row, the Van Zandt County Historical Commission has received recognition for their work from the Texas Historical Commission in Austin.

Body Store-branded Mastercard and “buy now, pay later” choices give shoppers added flexibility. Atwoods Ranch and Home Goods announces the immediate availability of two new options for customers to pay for their purchases.

Body Blood donors are lifesavers for local patients who need transfusions. This includes children fighting cancer, mothers going through difficult childbirths, family members who require surgery, and grandparents with health issues, among many others in need.