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Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer announced March 13 that the 30-day burn ban in VZC has been rescinded, effective immediately. The 30-day burn ban was initially put in by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Feb.

The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were beginning to bud and redbud trees were already showing their spring colors.

A sophomore student at Kemp High School passed away on Thursday, March 5 according to a press release from Kemp ISD. Kemp High School sophomore Maddison Dyer was killed in a car accident on the morning of Thursday, March 5.

Members of the Texas Star Quilters Guild (TSQG) have been busy with plans for this new year. In addition to our mission statement of involvement in various charity endeavors throughout the community, we will be partnering with various other organizations and participating in their events.

In 2025, factors such as ‘unsafe speed,’ ‘failure to drive in a single lane, and ‘intoxication’ contributed to 148 fatal crashes and 162 total fatalities in the Tyler District. The 162 fatalities were the same as the 2024 total, and the second lowest total since 2019 (148).

Canton Maintenance crews are scheduled to continue work on FM 858 between Martins Mill and Ben Wheeler. Motorists should expect lane closures. Crews will also perform bridge maintenance at various locations.

After the dust settled and all the votes were counted around 11:30 p.m. in the March 3 Primary Election, four Van Zandt County Republican Party races will be heading to runoff elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, according to unofficial vote totals released by the VZC Clerk’s office.

‘Trucking Impacts You’ was the topic of a presentation made by Kenny Ray during the March 4 Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club. Ray, a native of Grand Saline, serves as the Vice-President in charge of Safety and Risk Counseling at Marsh McLennan Agency in Dallas.

Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department Captain Brandon Kilpatrick released the following information March 2 regarding an investigation into the recent death of a twoyear old girl in Canton.

With four candidates signed up to run for four available positions on the Canton City Council, the city election, scheduled for May 2, will be cancelled at the next regular monthly meeting of the council scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Canton City Hall.