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There will be a Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Town Hall Meeting to meet the VZC Republican Executive Committee Precinct 2 Chairs as well as a forum to hear the top candidates applying for the VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner’s seat.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of articles on the recent mission trip to Canton by the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church of Houston youth group that took place June 6-10. Love and Grace Family Resource in Canton recently received the generous blessings of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church of Houston’s youth mission trip.

John Brewer of Canton graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during the Spring 2024 semester. Brewer graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.

The Fourth of July Parade on the downtown square in Canton kicked off with the Star-Spangled Banner sung by Morgan Sharpe. The parade, a staple of the Independence Day celebrations in Canton, drew many participants and spectators.

Lakeside Baptist celebrates July 4 at The Cross

Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C., publisher of the Van Zandt News, Canton Herald, and Wills Point Chronicle, received three advertising awards recently in the annual Texas Press Association’s (TPA) Better Newspaper Contest.

Following three major storms that struck Van Zandt County during the time period of April 26 through June 5, options for debris collection and removal were discussed by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting July 3.

Left, in the 4-6 age division of the City of Canton Watermelon Eating Contest July 4, Ciara Gebaurer finished in first place and Hazel Crossley finished in third place. The second-place winner was not identified. Middle, in the 7-11 age division, Avery Colbert finished in first place, Brielle Gavin finished in second place, and Kendall Lupplace finished in third place. Right, in the age 12 and up division o, Will Smith finished in first place, Hannah Lara finished in second place, and Caleb Gavin finished in third place.

Fun on the Fourth

Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett delivered a heartfelt speech at the Time Capsule burial ceremony July 4 in front of Canton City Hall. The event marked a significant milestone for the community as they gathered to preserve their history and memories for future generations.