TVEC holds board election at Canton Civic Center
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The Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative (TVEC) held its highly anticipated board election on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Canton Civic Center.
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TxDOT project updates for the week of Oct. 20
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of Oct. 20.
Triple homicide at Cedar Creek Lake subdivision leads to Ennis crash
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Three people were murdered and two people were sent to a Tyler hospital in the early morning hours of Oct. 17 in the Cedar Creek Cove subdivision (formerly Cherokee Shores), the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reported, with the suspect crashing through an entrance to a convenience store in Ennis about 2.5 hours later, putting two more people in the hospital, including himself after a self-inflicted gunshot wound, that Ellis County city’s police department said.
Hefner speaks during Republican Women of VZC meeting
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The Republican Women of Van Zandt County held a vibrant gathering on Oct. 13, attracting a diverse group of participants united by their commitment to conservative Christian values.
Canton Firefighters Golf Tournament set for Oct. 27
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The Van Zandt Country Club in Canton will be hosting the Canton Firefighters Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 27.
Following the conclusion of the weekly Canton Lions Club
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Following the conclusion of the weekly Canton Lions Club
Army veteran and son attend TSTC together
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Texas State Technical College Communications Specialist, Marshall and North Texas Campuses, Strategic Communications U.S. Army veteran Dustin Schenstrom and his son, Ethan Schenstrom, of Canton enrolled at Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus together.
FIRST DIVISION RANKING
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Despite multiple weather delays Oct. 18, the Canton High School Marching Band received First Division Rankings from all three judges in the UIL Class 4A Regional Marching Contest at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. The band advances to the Area competition scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25 in Lindale. Success in the Area competition would mean a trip to San Antonio for the State Marching Competition in early November.
I-20 eastbound lane closure underway in VZC
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The eastbound inside lane of Interstate 20 between mile markers 513 and 514 in Van Zandt County will be closed daily through Saturday, Oct. 25.
SPCA of Texas awarded custody of 16 dogs rescued in VZC
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Before a civil custody hearing Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Courtroom in Ben Wheeler, 16 dogs from a property in Van Zandt County were surrendered and released to the SPCA of Texas. Criminal charges in the case are being pursued.