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Each year, the Canton Tractor Show and Swap Meet happens during the first weekend of April out at the First Monday Trade Day Grounds in Canton. Many of the tractors were vintage, either beautifully restored or kept in their original form.

The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, April 3, with Lion President Jesse Carranza presiding.

The Van Zandt Junior Livestock Auction took place Friday, March 29 during the 66th annual VZC Fair. Steer, sheep, goat, hog, broiler and ag mechanic exhibitors competed for one of the 115 spots in the auction.

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.

The seventh annual Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur One-Day Open Bass Team Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at Lake Fork. The tournament is hosted by Minnow Bucket Marina and is sponsored by Applied Consultants Inc.

It is the time of year when people are outdoors enjoying warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and emerging wildlife. As you spend time outdoors, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood, or surrounding areas.

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carla@vanzandtnews.com On Monday, April 8, East Texas will experience the first Total Solar Eclipse since 1878 which will cover 13 U.S. States.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter knows that a unique event like the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse event Monday, April 8 can present some unique challenges, but he said that his department is ready to respond when needed.