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Body Work began Aug. 1 on tearing down the awning in front of the Canton Herald office on the south side of the downtown square. The awning was damaged in a windstorm that blew through the downtown area several weeks ago. A new awning is being installed in front of the building.

Body In the July 21 issue of the Canton Herald, the Canton Police blotter was published with an incorrect heading of arrests. Leann Coats, 58, Wills Point,was accused by an individual. She was not arrested and her case was closed by officials. Haley D.

Body Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reminded Ag producers about the suspension of size and weight requirements on vehicles involved in agricultural activities they can take advantage of due to the drought and heat wave.

Body Approximately nine homes along County Road 151 and 151A near the City of Kaufman were evacuated shortly after noon July 31 as a precaution as three separate fires broke out.

Body Rock Hill Baptist Church in Brownsboro, Texas hosted the God and the Great Outdoors Expo on July 29-30. It was the second year for the church to host the event and it was another success. Kids lined up on Saturday to be the first to enter and receive a free fishing pole.

Body First Baptist Church of Canton will host the Resist the Drift marriage conference from Focus on the Family. “Many couples have a good marriage but often feel they’re drifting apart,” Pastor Mike Roberson says.

Body Van Zandt County Constable Precinct 2 Heath Burton stands at attention with a salute along Interstate 20 to pay his respects to Lorenzo Bustos, a 29-year-old Smith County Sheriff’s Deputy who lost his life in the line of duty during the early morning hours of July 29.

Body The Van Zandt County Clerk’s office has announced that there will be a change in location for Early Voting in the Tues day, Nov. 8 General Election.

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. 5-7.

Body The International Student Exchange (ISE) is needing host families for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. “We need your help,” said ISE Regional Manager La Juan Dixon.