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Canton ISD starts new school year
susan@vanzandtnews.com Canton ISD started a new school year on Wednesday Aug. 14, continuing a fiveday instructional week, even though several area schools around them, including Wills Point ISD, have switched in recent years to a four-day week.
Williams chosen to be on the November ballot
The current vacancy in Van Zandt County Pct. 2 on the VZC Commissioners Court moved one step closer to being filled Aug. 8 when the VZC Republican Party Executive Committee announced that Cliff Williams will have his name submitted to be placed on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot for VZC Pct. 2...
Suspects arrested for money laundering remain in custody
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two Chinese nationals arrested for money laundering following a traffic stop Aug. 1 on Interstate 20 near Wills Point remain in the Van Zandt County Jail as of Aug. 12, according to VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry.
Bozeman, Moon speak at Canton Chamber Luncheon
At the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon Aug. 6 at the Silver Spur Resort in Canton, Jordan Bozeman from Yesterland Farm shared the inspiring story of how her parents, Chuck and Kama Bozeman transformed a humble Christmas tree farm into a thriving seasonal attraction.
Local business named as finalist in ‘Quest for the Best’ competition
Bee King’s Experience, located at 570 West State Highway 243 in Canton, has been selected as one of H-E-B’s Top 10 finalists in this year’s ‘Quest for Texas Best’ competition.
Two illegals arrested for money laundering
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a traffic stop on Interstate 20 near Wills Point Aug. 1, two Chinese men were arrested for money laundering after approximately $250,000 in gold bullion was recovered by law enforcement from the suspects’ vehicle.
Canton ISD to start school Aug. 14
Preparations continue for the start of the 2024-25 school year in Canton as the doors will open to begin the new school year Wednesday, Aug. 14.