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Body Due to a minimum number of candidates filing, the City of Canton will be able to cancel its election scheduled for May 3 while the Canton School Board election will feature one contested race.

Body A public meeting regarding battery energy storage systems is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

Body ashlee@themonitor.net At approximately 6:33 p.m., Feb. 15 Gun Barrel City (GBC) Police Department responded to the GBC Walmart located at 1200 W Main Street regarding an armed male threatening to “shoot up the store.”

Body Following much discussion before a standing-room only crowd during its regular meeting Feb. 12, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to table a proposed $145 million Bond Election until at least November.

Body The Van Zandt County Regional Airport, strategically located southeast of Wills Point on State Highway 64, is quickly becoming a beloved destination for aviation enthusiasts and professionals across East Texas.

Body A resolution for the commissioners’ court to help form a 391 Commission with a combination of counties or municipalities was approved during its regular meeting Feb. 12.

Body STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Body In furtherance of his commitment to pairing deregulation with school choice, Texas House District 2 State Representative Brent Money has jointly authored House Bill 2657 to eliminate the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the STARR test, and school accountability requirements.

Body The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular meeting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

Body The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is investing in careers that help build communities and agriculture through scholarships at Texas State Technical College (TSTC). Each year, TFB makes scholarship funds available to first year and enrolled students attending TSTC.