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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its most recent report of nationally confirmed cases of flu and influenza-like illnesses Jan. 21, advising that 18 states including Texas are currently reporting very high or high levels of activity.

Egg prices continue to set all-time per-dozen price records, and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert does not expect that trend to reverse in the near future. David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station, said inflationary pressure and the worst avian flu outbreak in U.S.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g Jan. 30, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 30.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 5.4 cents in the last week and stands at $4.65 per gallon.

news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton High School Theatre Department is set to host their second annual dinner show this Saturday, Jan. 28, as guests will be treated to a performance of “A Family Reunion to Die For, as well as refreshments prepared by Canton High School culinary program.

From Buffalo, New York, to Boca Raton, Florida, and now in Canton, life’s road has produced a lot of great memories for Louise Rich. One of those memories occurred earlier this month when Louise turned 100 years old on Jan.

Canton Elementary School’s January Student Council members include Cheyenne Richards, Alexandra Shinn, Derek Lewis, Truett Vineyard, Bryson Massey, Aubrey Murdock, Hadlee Busby and Addy Gilmore. .

With filing for available spots on both the Canton City Council and Canton ISD Board of Trustees opening on Wednesday, Jan. 18, interested candidates had the opportunity to officially throw their hat in the ring this past week.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A). The award honors the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas based on their team performance in district and state championships. Using activities and events that primarily took place during the fall semester of the 2022-’23 school year, including team tennis, cross country, marching band, military marching band, volleyball, robotics, BEST, football, congress, spirit, swimming and diving, wrestling, mariachi, and film, Canton ISD is currently ranked in the top-25 of the 4A classification.

Did you know blood transfusion is one of the most frequently performed procedures in hospitals? In fact, one in seven hospital patients will require blood during their stay. To support this urgent community need, Carter BloodCare asks residents to Give for Texans in February.

Following a request from the Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney’s office, the VZC Commissioners Court authorized the go-ahead to reapply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to fund the Victims Assistance Project for the 2023-24 term.