News

Body Another fire was reported at Capitol Recycling located on the Interstate 20 service road in Canton around 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25. The Canton Fire Department and the South Van Zandt Fire Department responded to the fire.

Body A new Van Zandt County employee was introduced to the VZC Commissioners Court June 22 during its regular meeting. VZC Human Resource Director Jes sica Deville introduced Emily Bettinger as the new Assistant VZC Human Resource Director.

Body In a unanimous vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court implemented a 90-day burn ban for VZC, effective immediately, during their regular meeting June 22.

Body The Canton City Council cancelled their June meeting due to a lack of quorum and rescheduled the meeting for noon on July 12.

Body A would-be bank robber was arrested and taken into custody without incident June 16 thanks in large part to the efforts of an off-duty Terrell Police Department officer.

Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.64/g June 20, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 35.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.89/g higher than a year ago.

Body Members of the Wills Point community and beyond joined together June 18, braving blistering hot temperatures and high humidity once again for the largest Juneteenth celebration in the area.

Body The Canton Police Department released the following activity report from June 15-19 June 15 After a traffic stop, officers issued two citations to a driver with no registration, driver’s license or insurance. The vehicle was towed.

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released his agency’s Texas Broadband Plan to support the expansion of broadband access for underserved and unserved Texans.

Body Old Bethel Baptist Church will hold the Have A Blast -Community Festival from 5-10 p.m., June 25 at the church located at 103 VZ CR 2313, Canton. “There will be waterslides, hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, sno-cones, games and tournaments.