CHS 1964 football team celebrates 60th reunion with marker dedication
The dedication of a Texas State Historical Marker Sept. 13 stands as a testament to the 1964 Canton High School football team’s enduring legacy.
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Know what you are feeding, get your hay analyzed
The Van Zandt County Extension Livestock and Forage Committee will be collecting hay samples from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Van Zandt County Extension Office as a part of their annual hay evaluation clinic.
TxDOT project updates for the week of Sept. 16
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Sept. 16, 2024.
El Salvadorian man sentenced to 140 months in federal prison
An El Salvadorian man has been sentenced to federal prison for immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M.
Texas ag commissioner issues warning about online scams
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller recently issued a warning about online scams targeting Texans. “ I urge every Texan to stay vigilant against scams and fraudulent activities,” emphasized Miller.
Old bridge at I-20, FM 859 demolished
The old bridge at the intersection of Interstate 20 and FM 859 in Canton was demolished over the weekend of Sept. 7 and Sept.
Early Voting schedule released for Nov. 5 election
The Van Zandt County Clerk’s Office has announced that Early Voting for the Nov. 5 General Election in Van Zandt County will begin Monday, Oct.
Higginbotham encourages reading through book exchange project
davidb@vanzandtnews.com While working as a census enumerator in 2020, Ed Higginbotham noticed a library book exchange network project box at Cherry Creek Park in Canton that was in need of attention.