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Vicki Goodson, who was recently appointed as the newest member of the Canton City Council, has filed to run in the city’s ‘Special election to Fill an Unexpired Term.’ In the City of Canton election, scheduled for May 2, there will be a ‘Special Election to Fill an Unexpired Term’ in addition to the ‘General Election’ for the City of Canton which has a candidate sign-up period that continues through March 3. In the ‘General Election,’ the terms of council members Blake Fowler, Jim Full, and Chase Melton will be up for election.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuing series of articles highlighting some of the major Van Zandt County races that were featured during the recent Candidate Debate Forum hosted by the Republican Club of VZC at the Canton Civic Center. This article features the candidates in the race for VZC Criminal District Attorney.

The 30-day burn ban, implemented by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court on Jan. 9, was revoked Jan. 26 by the VZC Fire Marshal’s office, according to a letter addressed to VZC citizens by VZC Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer.

Like many of you I’m sure, I spent the earlier part of this week ‘cooped up’ in the house thanks to that Alberta clipper that came roaring down and turned much of the country into a walk-in freezer! The afternoon before old man winter hit I was able to spend some range time sighting in my new ATN Thor 6 mini compact thermal scope. This little thermal scope is not only compact but extremely user friendly and the images are sharp and clear. I haven’t had the chance to put it to work on hogs yet but as soon as the ice melts in north Texas I plan to put some pork backstrap in the freezer. Those hogs will be hitting corn feeders like well, hogs to a trough when the ice melts!

The Republican Women of Van Zandt County (RWVZC) will be hosting a candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

Our Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) has the unique privilege of hosting as the Keynote Speaker for our ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Gala the Lt. Governor of the State of Texas, Dan Patrick.

The AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton, are sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.

Monday Feb. 9: The Republican Women of Van Zandt will host a countywide forum on Monday, Feb.

I have announced my candidacy for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, in the March 3, 2026, Republican Primary Election,” said incumbent candidate Herbert Dunn. “As a lifelong resident of Wills Point, I consider it both an honor and a responsibility to serve the community that raised me and entrusted me with this office. I respectfully ask for your continued confidence and support.

Currently serving in the 89th Legislature, Texas Senator Bob Hall represents Senate District 2 and serves as Chairman of the vital Senate Committee on Administration. He is also an influential voting member of the Senate Committees on Finance, Health and Human Services, State Affairs, and Veteran Affairs.