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Body “I am David Marshall, and I am running for Van Zandt County Commissioner Precinct 2,” said David Marshall. “Born in Paris, Texas, and raised in north Mesquite, I bought land in Van Zandt County in the early 90’s,” continued Marshall.

Body The introduction of a new board chairman and a new president/chief executive officer (CEO) were among the highlights during the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held Feb. 3 at Van Zandt Country Club.

Body Storm season is right around the corner, and East Texans know all too well how quickly severe weather can strike.

Body On December 11, the Canton VFW Post 12219 held their annual banquet at the Canton Senior Center for winners of the Youth Scholarship Contests, Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy. Canton VFW Post 12219 provided a spaghetti dinner.

Body Dear Downtown Business Owners, Love is in the air, and we want to help it sweep right through your front doors. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Valentine’s Sip N’ Shop, and it’s time to get it on your calendars.

Body Area residents are invited to a Democratic Party Meet & Greet on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Edom Community Center located at 150 VZ County Road 4800, in Edom.

Body Savannah Terrell was introduced as the new Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Feb. 3 during the chamber’s Quarterly Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club. Story on 5A.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Canton High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Heath Ragle reacted with surprise regarding the new Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) District Realignment that was released Feb. 2.

Body Early Voting hours and locations were released recently by the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office for the March 3 Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Election. Early Voting will begin Tuesday, Feb.

Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuing series of articles on the Van Zandt County races that were highlighted during the recent Candidate Debate Forum that was hosted by the Republican Party of VZC at the Canton Civic Center. This article focuses on the race for VZC Judge.