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Body A budget adjustment totaling $200,000 to be moved from Contingency to Capital Outlay was approved in a 4-1 vote by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court July 1 during its regular meeting.

Body It is with great pleasure that the Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Dr. Jack Welch as the President of Fort Scott Community College, effective June 30, 2025.

Body Two state officials representing Van Zandt County were in attendance to speak June 23 during the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Club of VZC held at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

Body In preparations for the Fourth of July activities, Canton Main Street Administrator Grace Richardson shared parking and parade information for those planning to attend. A full day of activities is planned for residents and visitors alike on Friday, July 4.

Body A truck driver has been charged with five counts of manslaughter after a deadly crash on I-20 that killed five people on Saturday afternoon, June 28.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session during a special called meeting June 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court voted 4-1 to accept new renegotiated terms regarding the purchase of the Paul Michael building (1930 North Trades Day Blvd.) in Canton.

Body The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton recently announced the donation of a table for the children’s area of the library.

Body A Kaufman County man accused of capital murder requested his trial be held outside of Kaufman County. Trevor McEuen, 32, is seeking a fair trial for the 2023 murder of his 35-yearold neighbor Aaron Martinez.

Body The Republican Women of Van Zandt County held their second ‘Pizza and Politics’ event on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Silver Spur in Canton with approximately 100 people attending the free event.

Body The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the fol-lowing construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 30.