Texas cotton crop outlook uncertain
Texas cotton growers whose crops held on through recent weather could find strong prices during a summer of uncertainty, according to a TexasA&MAgriLife Extension Service expert.
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RE/MAX Landmark, Canton agents recognized as ‘America’s Best’
The Cody Brantley Team and Elaine Fabbri have been recently recognized in the 2023 “America’s Best Real Estate Professionals” rankings by RealTrends + Tom Ferry. The prestigious survey is made up of five categories for participating agents and teams in the U.S. based on 2022 numbers.
Slow down, move over for emergency vehicles
When tow trucks and other emergency vehicles – police, fire, EMS and highway response trucks – are stopped on the side of the road with their lights activated, state law requires drivers to slow down or move over.
‘Sewing for Jesus’
The ‘Sewing for Jesus’ ministry in Canton, an outreach ministry of Christian Guild in Tyler, presented 24 quilts and 12 tote bags June 21 to the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department. VZC Sheriff Joe Carter accepted the donation on behalf of the sheriff’s department.
City council reviews several ordinances
A number of ordinances were reviewed, and some were revised during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council June 20. Council members Cassidy Henderson and Randon Sumner were not in attendance.
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.
Preparations continue for July 4 activities
Event preparations for the annual July 4 celebration in downtown Canton are continuing as more information about the activities was recently released.
Potential new election/voting equipment in VZC discussed
Around 100 registered voters in Van Zandt County were given the rare opportunity to vote twice as representatives and equipment from two different companies were in attendance for the VZC Public Election Equipment Demonstration. The public event took place June 22 at the Canton Civic Center.
East Texas Writers Guild Conference set
Join writers and authors of all levels for the 18th Annual East Texas Writers Guild Summer Conference on Saturday, July 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LIONS CLUB
The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Van Zandt Country Club with Lion President Tanya Watkins presiding. Lion Jimmy Strickland presented a necrology ceremony to honor Canton Lion Club members who have died during the past year.
