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Sharon’s Place is an upcoming 501 (c3) nonprofit organization who wants to reach out to families that have adult special needs family members. Sharon Haugen’s sister is the Founder and President of Sharon’s Place.

On the morning of Friday, March 22, the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit removed 17 allegedly cruelly treated dogs from a property near Canton.

The Van Zandt County Citizen Sheriff Academy Program (CSAP) provides you with an opportunity to experience the real world of law enforcement and what it is like to be a VZC sheriff’s deputy. It is designed to help the public better understand the mission, operations, and functions of the VZC Sheriff’s Office, heighten community awareness, and improve communications between the VZC Sheriff’s Office and the communities it serves.

A ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ was presented to Frances Hyde by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during their regular meeting March 27 on her retirement after 28 years of service as a part-time VZC Pct. 2 employee. The presentation was made to Hyde by VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr., who was presiding over the meeting in the absence of VZC Judge Andy Reese.

The public is invited to attend the unveiling of a bronze plaque commemorating the historic ‘Victory or Death’ letter authorized by William Barret Travis at The Alamo in 1836. The event will take place at 10 a.m.

Trinity Valley Community College

Retiring City

With the weather turning warmer, it is time to think about Spring Festival activities in and around Canton and Van Zandt County. Mark your calendar for all the fun springtime events in The City of Canton.

First Monday Trade Days will present a ‘MEGA Easter Egg Hunt’ starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Trade Center 1 on the First Monday Trade Days grounds.

The regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board March 25 began with students Jaxon and Jep Harris leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and in prayer. Their sincere and heartfelt contribution set a positive tone for the meeting.