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In response to growing community speculation surrounding the division of the City of Canton and Lewis’ First Monday property, Canton City Manager Lonny Cluck has provided clarification and reassurance. Contrary to rumors, there will be no imposing brick wall or ten-foot fence separating the properties, according to Cluck.

Van Zandt County has had three ‘Disaster Declarations’ in the last two months. I have been asked by several people why do we declare a disaster and what is the purpose.

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Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr.

Tyler Junior College recognized 1,487 students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2024 semester. The president’s list consists of 553 students who completed a minimum of 12 hours of college-level courses with a 4.0 grade-point average.

United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden has announced a series of Congressional Town Hall meetings across Texas’ 5th district. “These town halls will provide an opportunity for constituents to engage directly with Congressman Gooden on a range of topics, including defending constitutional rights, securing our border, and ensuring local economies thrive free from federal overreach,” said Gooden’s Chief of Staff Micah Bock.

The Van Zandt County Texas A&M Club will be celebrating recent graduates of Texas A&M University as well as the many graduates of VZC high schools that will be attending Texas A&M in the fall with a ‘Howdy Party’ from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Van Zandt Country Club located at 17960 I-20 Frontage Road in Canton.

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Retired Army Col. John Norwood of Ben Wheeler was the guest speaker May 27 during the annual Memorial Day program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton.

Whitton Community Center is holding its annual Homecoming on June 2, 2024. “We will gather for lunch and visiting at 1 p.m.,” said a spokesperson.