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SUSAN HARRIS Correspondent The upcoming Nov. 7 school bond election in Canton ISD was the main topic of discussion Aug. 21 during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board as the bond election was officially called by the trustees.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Despite opposition expressed by several audience members among a standing room only crowd, the Van Zandt Commissioners Court voted 3-2 in favor of purchasing new election equipment from Hart Intercivic of Austin.

The 4-way intersection on the square where the courthouse sits is quite risky. At times, nobody goes, so then everyone sits there until everyone decides to go, at the same time.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com With a standing room only crowd in attendance, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously modified their fiscal year 2024 budget and approved their FY 2024 tax rate during a special called meeting Aug. 23.

Van Zandt County continues to be under a burn ban with no relief in sight. VZC was placed under a 90-day burn ban by the VZC Commissioners Court Aug.

Canton ISD teachers and students returned to class Aug. 16 fir the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.

A momentous occasion is on the horizon as First Monday Trade Days, the iconic flea market in Canton, prepares to mark a significant milestone, its 150th anniversary.

Committee members vetting questions, debate panelists asking the questions, and a tentative debate format for the Texas House, District 2, Republican Party candidate debate in Van Zandt County has been released.

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Following a closed executive session during its regular monthly meeting Aug. 15, the Canton City Council voted to propose a tax rate of $0.59 for 2023.