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Proclamations, public hearings, and reports dominated the agenda for the Canton City Council during its regular monthly meeting May 16. Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett welcomed Cassidy Nichole Henderson as the newest member of the council.

Retired United States Air Force Colonel Timothy J. Burke will be the guest speaker for the annual Memorial Day program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29.

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The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met May 17 at the Van Zandt Country Club with Lion President Tanya Watkins presiding. The members honored one of its own, Lion Bob Giles. Bob has been serving the community as a Lion for 50 years!

Conservative attorney, business owner, and public servant Brent Money today launched his campaign for the now vacant Texas House of Representatives District 2 seat. He enters the race having already raised more than $50,000 from people who live and work in the district. A sixth generation Hunt County resident, Brent is guided by the deep Texan conservative values of faith, family, and service to others. Brent has built a successful law and title business, Money Law & Title, with six offices across northeast Texas.

With news breaking earlier this month that Republican District 2 State Representative Bryan Slaton of Royse City had resigned from office following an investigation into multiple misconduct allegations, the first challenger for the now vacant seat has stepped forward.

Today, conservative businesswoman Jill Ashmore Dutton announces her candidacy for Texas House District 2 in the Special Election to be held later this year. Texas House District 2 serves Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt Counties.

A swearing-in ceremony and the recognition of a few Canton High School graduates highlighted the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council May 16. Mayor Lou Ann Everett and council members Randon Sumner and Cassidy Nichole Henderson were sworn into office by City of Canton Municipal Judge Lilia Durham.

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During their regular meeting May 10, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court recognized a VZC employee for his years of service. VZC Treasurer Kenny Edwards received a 15-year of service ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from VZC Pct.