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6 months ago By News Staff

Body Saturday, Feb. 21: Canton Trail Riders and Zeke Burns Arena 2026 Membership Drive held at 24742 State Hwy 64, Canton, 10 a.m.

‘Ask the Experts’ coming to Canton Feb. 24

6 months ago By News Staff

Body ‘Ask the Experts,’ a free community care panel, will be in Canton for a free community educational event featuring a panel of experienced healthcare professionals. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m.

The Belief Center hosting ‘Stronger Together’ Feb. 21

6 months ago By News Staff

Body The Belief Center in Canton will be hosting ‘Stronger Together,’ a gathering for mothers who have lost children, from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Crawford House located at 170 East Goshen Street in Canton.

City, school elections facing cancellation due to minimal signups

6 months ago By Staff Reports

Body As of the filing deadline Feb. 13, it appears that the Canton School Board as well as the Canton City Council elections scheduled for May 2 could be cancelled due to a minimum number of candidates signing up to run.

Commissioner, judge comment on Green Energy Moratorium Order

6 months ago By David Barber

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Before the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimous vote Feb. 11 on the VZC Green Energy Temporary Moratorium, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams shared his comments on why he was voting in favor of the moratorium.

Nancy White, a resident of VZC Pct. 2 and a community activist, shared her thoughts on a Temporary Moratorium of all Green Energy projects in Van Zandt County during a VZC Commissioners Cour public hearing Feb. 11. White voiced her support of the temporary moratorium which was approved unanimously by the commissioners’court. Photo by David Barber

Moratorium to temporarily halt all green energy projects in VZC approved

6 months ago By David Barber

Body A resolution to temporarily halt all green energy projects in Van Zandt County while a permanent moratorium is considered was approved unanimously Feb. 11 by the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting.

Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall voiced his support for a Temporary Moratorium of all Green Energy projects in Van Zandt County during a VZC Commissioners Court public hearing on the subject Feb. 11. Following the public hearing that featured 25 speakers, the commissioners’ court voted unanimously to approve the temporary moratorium. Photo by David Barber

Early Voting underway in Van Zandt County

6 months ago By Staff Reports

Body Early Voting for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections in Van Zandt County began Feb. 17 and continues through Friday, Feb.

Burn ban in effect for second time this year

6 months ago By David Barber

Body For the second time this year, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court implemented a 30-day burn ban, effective immediately. The action was taken during the regular meeting of the commissioners’ court Feb.

Secola seeking term as VZC Criminal District Attorney

7 months ago By Submitted By The Jo-seph Secola Campaign

Body Joseph Secola is running for Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney with a clear sense of calling to restore integrity, fairness, and accountability to a system that directly affects the safety and liberty of every citizen in VZC.

Tonda Curry announces bid for re-election as VZC Criminal District Attorney

7 months ago By News Staff

Body “It has been an honor to serve as your Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney,” said Tonda Curry. “I am seeking re-election so that my team and I can continue fighting to keep our community safe.

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