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Body A heat wave across the state is exacerbating the extreme drought conditions plaguing Texas agriculture.

Body Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week as the State of Texas continues ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).

Body Clayton Conway, Sammy Gunter, Brian Cummins, Kevin Wilkerson, Sandy Scheu, Ernie Ward, and Gregg Beverly of Van Zandt County were among the more than 400 farmers and ranchers from across the state who gathered in Marble Falls recently to discuss rural broadband, feral hog control...

Body The number of newly confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported in Van Zandt County increased by 97 last week according to figures published by the Northeast Texas Public Health District July 21.

Body With barely a quorum in attendance to conduct business, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a number of agenda items during a 17-minute regular session July 20. VZC Pct.

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 Aggie moms launch new Facebook group A new local support group for members of the Texas A&M family, Aggie Moms of Van Zandt/Hunt Counties, launched a Facebook page to help foster community and camaraderie here in East Texas.

Body Correction In the police blotter that was published in last week’s print edition of the Canton Herald, the suspect in an assault case was erroneously reported as 77-year-old Alan Ray Franklin. The actual suspect in the case is a 77-year-old person with a different name.

Body Visitors to the Van Zandt County Library have had plenty to see and do over the long summer months, with activities for every age group. Recent events and activities have included therapy dog visits each Thursday, chess club get-togethers each Thursday from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Body The City of Canton joined the growing list of Van Zandt County entities to call for water conservation efforts to intensify, following similar announcements issued by the cities of Wills Point, Van and Edgewood in recent weeks.