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DAVID KAPITAN Correspondent The Canton ISD Board of Trustees hosted its regular monthly session July 20, tackling an agenda heavy on administrative reports and bookkeeping items centered on the upcoming school year.

Three people, including two children, were killed on Sunday, July 26 in a two-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 80 in Kaufman County.

County commissioners doubled up on meetings recently, following their regular called session July 15 with a special called session just two days later on July 17 to hear from its evaluation committee on agenda item related to the hiring of an architectural firm.

Your outdoor scribe has been taking a cue from the fish and critters the past week. I am up well before daylight and enjoying the cooler hours of the morning and then seeking AC during the heat of the day whenever possible.

Texas’ ability to detect, track and fight wildfires is growing even stronger with the acquisition of three new multi-mission aircraft for Texas A&M Forest Service.

This summer's reading program activities ended this month at the Van Zandt County/ Sarah Norman Library in Canton with their annual stuffed animal sleepover. Every year, the library ends its summer reading program with a stuffed animal sleepover.

Nestled in the heart of Canton, Cottages at Burnett Trail is introducing a fresh approach to active adult living for those 55 and up.

No major injuries were reported following an accident involving a Glasair GlaStar experimental aircraft at the Van Zandt County Regional Airport July 23.

Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Savannah Terrell was the guest speaker July 15 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club. Terrell was introduced to those in attendance by Canton Lions Club Member Cindy Malouf.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has closed the VZCR 4414 (Tank Farm Rd) bridge over I-20 in Van Zandt County effective immediately. The closure is necessary to allow crews to inspect and repair damage on the bridge.