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During a brief special meeting Dec. 11, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 2-0 to increase the VZC Pet. 2 Transfer Station’s Petty Cash Fund from $100.00 to $200.00 following a recommendation by VZC Pet. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Lions Club held their weekly luncheon Dec. 4 featuring guest speaker Sharyn Casey from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the people involved in the recent armed robbery of the Skill Zone Game Room, which is located at 4573 State Highway 64, Ben Wheeler, in Van Zandt County near the Smith County line.

The First United Methodist Church in Canton will be having their annual Christmas Party for the ‘Special People Group’ from 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

A Terrell Police Department officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Sunday, Dec. 8.

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A resolution authorizing Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry to write a letter requesting a copy of all plans from the company proposing to build a battery storage facility in VZC was approved unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Dec. 4.

The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) is proud to announce the approval of $1.75 million in grants awarded to East Texas jurisdictions. These grants aim to enhance public safety by addressing critical emergency radio infrastructure needs.

Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world.

The company that is planning to build a battery storage facility in Van Zandt County has scheduled two First Responder Training Classes for Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Canton Civic Center.