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Body On July 21, the Canton School Board held its monthly school board meeting focusing on various updates and plans for the upcoming school year. The meeting commenced with a prayer for wisdom and guidance in the decisions to be made, emphasizing the importance of community support.

Body Transform Coaching Founder and Leadership Coach Todd Roberts was the guest speaker July 23 during the regular weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at Van Zandt Country Club.

Body Canton Main Street and Visit Canton will be hosting and presenting the Summer Street Dance during First Monday Weekend starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, on the street in front of Canton City Hall located at 201 North Buffalo Street.

Body In a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Grand Saline City Council rescinded a 2010 resolution that originally supported the City of Canton’s effort to pursue construction of a new reservoir for water supply needs.

Body Few things are more exciting to hunters than scouting new land they plan to hunt, and this is the time of year when many hunters are exploring the land they plan to hunt this fall. Depending upon the size of the property, this can be a daunting task.

Body In the last few years, a huge shift in consumer behavior has occurred, with more and more people purchasing items online. It’s estimated that by 2040, e-commerce will facilitate over 95 percent of all mobile purchases.

Body A look back at the evolution of the Van Zandt County Regional Airport, formerly known as Wills Point Municipal Airport, reveals a remarkable transformation that has shaped the region’s aviation landscape.

Body On the evening of July 15, the Canton City Council convened for a crucial meeting that attracted a large assembly of concerned Grand Saline Creek Reservoir residents.

Body At the conclusion of their regular meeting and following a closed executive session July 16, a workshop was held by the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court as VZC Judge Andy Reese presented an update on the status of the new P-25 emergency radio system currently being installed.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Near the beginning of their regular meeting July 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court received good news from Christus EMS concerning the placement of an ambulance full-time in VZC Pct. 2.