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During a Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Town Hall Meeting, four VZC Republican Party candidates being considered for the vacant VZC Pct.

The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed VZC budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese opened the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court July 31 with some positive news from the state regarding VZC’s grant application for courthouse restoration.

Texans who sustained losses from the storms and flooding April 26-June 5 have until Aug. 15 to apply for federal assistance.

The driver of a stolen white Camaro that was involved in a high-speed chase July 18 in Van Zandt County has been arrested by the Dallas Police Department (DPD), according to VZC Pct. 3 Constable Jeff Caughron.

Following a public meeting held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Canton July 25, Texas District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton released a letter she sent to TCEQ Chairman Jon Niermann of Austin July 30 regarding the permit application for Class B Biosolids and Residuals by Denali Water Solutions LLC of Russellville, Arkansas.

The 1964 B-District Champion Canton High School Eagle varsity football team, which not only went undefeated during the scheduled season, but also was not scored on, will be having their 60th team reunion Friday, Sept. 13.

During the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board on July 22, GLS Architects presented an update on the layout of the new high school and multipurpose building as they provided further details on the progress and direction of the project. One of the major topics discussed was the site plan, with a particular focus on the floodway and floodplain.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a heartwarming display of compassion and generosity, two young heroes, Alice Weaver, 9, and her brother, Grayson, 11, have been making waves in their community for the past four years.

A nearly two-hour public meeting conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) drew a large crowd primarily consisting of individuals who strongly expressed their opposition to a proposed land application of biosolids permit.