News

In advance of the solar eclipse event Monday, April 8, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese has ‘Declared a Local State of Disaster’ for VZC in a letter sent to Texas Governor Greg Abbott April 1.

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.

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 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.