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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Representatives from a number of cities in Van Zandt County are scheduled to be in attendance for a meeting to discuss potential VZC Road and Bridge Tax distributions for their cities.

During a called emergency meeting Jan. 9, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a 30day burn ban in VZC.

Canton crews are scheduled to performing work on FM 859 from I-20 to US 80. Motorists should expect lane closures.

Karen Reeves is announcing her candidacy for Van Zandt County Judge to serve the good people of VZC. She will bring a fresh focus through a Biblical internal motivation and will not take a salary from the people.

Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Animal Protection League (APL) is making significant progress in Van Zandt County by offering affordable pet vaccinations and spay/neuter services every Thursday at the Traders Square Shopping Center, conveniently located at 301 Veterans Memorial Parkway in Canton.

Saturday, Jan, 17. will be a very busy day for the Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) and all VZC Republicans. The ‘Showdown at High Noon’ debate/forum will now begin at 11 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Canton Civic Center with the doors opening for the public at 10 a.m.

A certified list of Democratic Party and Republican Party candidates seeking office in Van Zandt County for the March 3 Primary Election was recently released by VZC Elections Administrator Shannon Maddox.

In a world where stories often reflect the complexities of life, J.A. Wray’s debut novel, ‘ Jesse: A Star Under the Sun,’ invites readers into the wildlife of an imaginative character who navigates the trials and tribulations of growing up.

Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication. The announcements, not to exceed 500 words, and the photos will run FREE one time each in the Van Zandt News and in the Canton Herald prior to the start of the Early Voting period which is scheduled for Feb. 17-27. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.