Red Cross offers tips to help have a great, safe summer
As we all head outside to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather this summer, the American Red Cross, North Texas Region, offers summer safety tips for you and your loved ones.
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Hegar announces Broadband Development Program
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar applauded the signing of crucial legislation giving his office greater flexibility and resources as he works to expand access to reliable high-speed internet throughout Texas.
OAG secures $300 million for Texas in opioid settlement
The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) reached a $5 billion multistate settlement with CVS for the company’s role in the national opioid epidemic, including inadequately monitoring opioid prescriptions. Over $300 million is designated for Texas.
Paxton won’t testify at impeachment trial
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Attorney General Ken Paxton won’t testify at his upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate, according to his lead defense attorney, Tony Buzbee. “We will not bow to their evil, illegal, and unprecedented weaponization of state power in the Senate chamber,” Buzbee said.
Hansen captures ‘Hot Dog Eating Contest’ title again
For the third year in a row, Joel Hansen, a resident of Canada, captured the overall title of being the ‘Hot Dog Eating Contest’ champion during the July 4 activities in downtown Canton.
STAAR results released by TEA
The Texas Education Agency released spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness results for end-ofcourse assessments. The results include assessments in Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History.
Tailwind Balloon Festival set for July 7-8
Around 30 balloonists are set to take flight Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 for the annual Tailwind Regional Balloon Festival on the west side of the First Monday grounds located off FM 859 in Canton.
Leadership VZC to host sessions
sports@vanzandtnews.com Carrying a mission statement of “Equipping and engaging future leaders for the benefit of Van Zandt County”, Leadership Van Zandt County hosts an annual multi-session program Centered on leadership development, community study and involvement.
Family and health: Garner speaks at meeting
What is your family’s health history? This could be a life-and-death question, for which family research can provide some answers, according to LaDonna Garner, the speaker at the June 24 Van Zandt County Genealogical Society meeting.
