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Canton crews are scheduled to mill and inlay on SH 64 between FM 1504 and US 80. Crews will then move to FM 751. Work will be done from FM 47 to the Hunt County line. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

In a season that continues to impress, the 2025 Canton Eagle varsity football team became a part of school history as they opened their post-season run with a 20-7 bi-district round victory over the Caddo Mills Foxes Nov. 14 at Royse City.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Windy weather conditions did not keep many people away as a strong turnout was on hand Nov. 11 for the Annual Veterans Day Program held at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton.

STAFF REPORTS According to Van Zandt County Republican Party Chairman Lance Lenz, two candidates have filed to run in the upcoming March 2026 Primary Election in VZC. VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry and Lenz have filed for re-election, as of Tuesday, Nov.

A Van Zandt County Courthouse Court Security Officer Certification Course was approved by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Nov. 5.

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The Van Zandt County Genealogy Society will meet at noon Saturday, Nov. 22 in the Buchanan Room of the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton for a Potluck lunch and ‘Show and Tell’ story time.

Peyton Chandler of the Canton High School Running Eagles competed in the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock on Saturday, November 1. Peyton finished 23rd out of 152 runners in a time of 16:23. “Before the race he had set a goal of being under 16:30 and he went out and broke that goal easily,” said CHS Cross Country Coach Marta Morgan. “Thank you to all the fans and supporters who have cheered not only for Peyton but the entire Running Eagles team this entire season.”

I was setting among a group of very veteran outdoorsmen at an event this past weekend and the subject of great shots made and missed while hunting through the years was brought up. Without exception, each of us had our tales.

The Van Zandt County Historical Commission’s October was a busy one, with members in all parts of the county working to showcase Van Zandt County’s heritage and preserve it for the future. A highlight of the month was the commission’s regular meeting Oct.