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The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library will be hosting its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26.

Canton Elementary School (CES) has announced Pre-K Registration Roundup for the Full Day Pre-K program for the 2026-27 school year. If your child will be four years of age on or before September 1, 2026, and meets one of the PK qualifiers listed below, you are eligible to complete the registration process at CES: 1.

UT Health East Texas Urgent Care in Canton has relocated to a new, convenient location at 406 East State Highway 243 inside the UT Health East Texas Physicians Clinic as of Monday, March 2. The urgent care will continue to offer extended hours and walk-in access for patients needing prompt treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.

On Feb. 26, Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department Captain Brandon Kilpatrick released the following statement regarding the recent arrest of a Canton man in an alleged Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon against an Athens man.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library Youth Services Librarian Jordan Shilling was the guest speaker Feb. 25 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.

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A retirement ceremony for John Bowman was well attended by a number of current and former elected officials and employees Feb. 26 at the Van Zandt County Courthouse.

The Van Zandt County Clerk’s office released final Early Voting numbers for the Republican and Democratic Primary Elections as Election Day voting ended March 3. Early Voting came to a close Feb.

Farmers Electric Cooperative (Farmers) and Base Power recently announced the launch of the first residential battery partnership in Farmers’ service area, bringing an affordable, whole-home backup solution to members while delivering meaningful grid benefits to the region.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates: FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 Bridge Replacement Limits: Bridge at FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 over I-20 Contractor: Indus Bridge and Road Cost: $14.5 Million Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work are completed. This project includes construction of new bridges and approaches, grading, base and surface work, and installation of metal beam guard fencing.