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Body On July 9, the Canton Lions Club convened at The Bunker at the Van Zandt Country Club for its weekly meeting, where members gathered to discuss various community initiatives and hear from a special guest speaker.

Body All over Texas, people are stepping up and trying to help the victims and residents of the recent flood tragedy. The members of the Texas Star Quilters Guild extend sincere condolences and prayers for all those affected and the First Responders who are still working so diligently.

Body According to the Van Zandt County Sherrif’s Department’s Facebook page regarding a significant drug-related operation, the VZC Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of James Chandler Groessel following a traffic stop in the Rolling Oaks Subdivision.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com The Belief Center, affectionately referred to as a ‘beacon on the hill,’ is dedicated to offering hope and healing for individuals seeking a transformative change in their lives.

Body Tim Ball Correspondent The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) held a soft opening in Athens on Saturday, June 28.

Body My first experience with using downriggers for stripers and hybrid stripers occurred 30 years ago.

Body Texas A&M University Organic Chemistry Professor Jim Pennington presented the Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show to around 100 students in grades 3-12 July 1 at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

Body The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the fol-lowing construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the weeks of July 14 and July 21.

Body Andrews Behavioral Health invites residents across five East Texas counties to participate in an important Community Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey.

Body On July 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins at noon on Monday, July 21.