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Body Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at Dallas City Hall Aug. 23 where he signed a disaster declaration for 23 counties impacted by flooding and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe weather and flash flooding across Texas.

Body STAFF REPORTS The City of Terrell, in partnership with The Terrell Chamber of Commerce, will host the first annual Terrell Mural Walk on Sept. 17.

Body The Van Zandt Veterans Memorial presented a $1000 scholarship to Kylee Lookabaugh of Canton, before their August meeting. Kylee is the 2022 Valedictorian from Martins Mill High School.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Appointments and notices regarding items dealing with the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election dominated a seven- minute special called meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Aug.

Body Following a public hearing in which no one chose to speak, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved their fiscal year 2022 budget during its regular meeting Aug. 17.

Body Desperately needed rains brought a new set of challenges for local residents, by downing trees, flooding low lying areas including the First Monday grounds, closing roadways due to high water, washing away a portion of Arnold Paul Road in Canton and causing damage at the Van...

Body Summer officially drew to a close for Canton ISD staff and students last week with classes for the 2022-’23 school year beginning Aug. 17. Many in the district marked the occasion with first day pictures to welcome in the new year.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett made a special announcement to those in attendance Aug. 16 at the beginning of the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council.

Body Canton ISD staff and students returned to campuses district-wide Aug. 17 for the first day of the 2022-’23 school year. Other local districts starting their respective school years the same day included Edgewood and Martins Mill.

Body Local law enforcement officials found themselves in a dangerous situation last week, engaging in a high-speed chase to detain a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a woman in Edgewood that also involved the kidnapping of a small child.