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City of Canton Director of Operations Peter Lamont was the guest speaker July 10 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.

Texans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Hurricane Beryl.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County is featuring at their July meeting what will be three newly elected members of the Texas State House of Representatives.

We’re in the midst of our annual midsummer burn out. A ‘cool’ day this time of year is when the mercury only reaches 95 but fall and cooler weather is not that far away.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County is hosting a public screening of the acclaimed documentary film. The War On Truth.

The Van Zandt County and Smith County offices of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension have combined forces to sponsor a ‘Fight Human Trafficking’ educational workshop starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Tyler Junior College West Campus.

Van Zandt County has been approved for federal assistance from FEMA for the recent storms between April 26, 2024 - June 5, 2024. FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for any resident, renter and/or business owner who suffered damage during those storms.

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Due to the weather forecast, TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) has postponed scheduling a closure on Interstate 20 in Van Zandt County until Monday, July 15. The closure will affect the FM 859 bridge, north of Canton, from 9 p.m.

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.