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Body In the morning hours of Feb. 21, a Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle located along VZCR 2142 in VZC.

Body Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer is encouraging citizens in VZC to sign up for the new ‘Smart 911’ system.

Body During their regular monthly meeting Feb. 17, the Canton School Board received an update on the construction of the new high school and the new multi-purpose facility. Trustee Dr. Leslea Evans was not present at the meeting.

Body Farmers and ranchers fromVan Zandt County helped shape national agricultural policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th annual convention in SanAntonio. The Texas delegation helped chart the course for the national organization through the policy session.

Body On Feb. 19, the Canton Lions Club held an engaging program focused on the municipal food waste diversion initiative known as the Food Cycle program.

Body Through a Facebook post Feb. 19, the Canton Grand Safari Adventure, located at 9515 FM 1255 in Grand Saline, issued a response to a search warrant served at the business by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Body On Feb. 18, the Canton City Council convened for its regular meeting presided over by Mayor Lou Ann Everett.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com An estimated 150 concerned citizens were in attendance to hear updates on current and proposed battery energy storage facilities in Van Zandt County during a meeting held Feb. 20 at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton.

Body On Feb. 13 in Canton, The Native Son Family Restaurant was a hub of excitement as it hosted a delightful Galentine’s Fundraiser benefiting the Canton FFA Floral Design program.

Body Chamber hosts Quarterly Luncheon