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VZC Pct. 2 Commissioners Court race featured in debate

9 months ago By David Barber

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles on the races that were featured Jan. 17 during the Republican Candidate Debate Forum at the Canton Civic Center sponsored by the Republican Party of Van Zandt County.

Among the races featured during the Jan. 17 Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) Candidate Debate Forum at the Canton Civic Center was the seat for VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner. There were four candidates in the debate on the Republican side including left to right, Cliff Williams (incumbent), James Warrington, David Marshall, and James Cooley. Photo by David Barber

Candidate sign-up period underway for city, school elections

9 months ago By Staff Reports

The candidate sign-up period for the May 2 city and school elections in Canton began Jan. 14 and will continue through Feb.

Vape shops raided by law enforcement agencies

9 months ago By News Staff

Van Zandt Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry is pleased to announce that on Thursday, Jan. 15, the VZC Criminal District Attorney’s Office led a coordinated effort with multiple law enforcement agencies to raid vape shops selling illegal marijuana products and seize the illegal products as well...

Canton Elementary School Student Council

9 months ago By News Staff

Members of the Canton Elementary School Student Council for the month of January included front row, left to right, Cash Adams, Morgan Wheeler, Eric Cruz, and Libby Ward; and back row, Weston Stewart, Jake Sims, Ciara Gebauer, Parker Wheeler, and Leighton Lyons.

TxDOT project updates for the week of Jan. 12

9 months ago By News Staff

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

Free candidate announcement, photos to be accepted

9 months ago By News Staff

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.

Final details released for Saturday’s candidate debate in Canton

9 months ago By Doc Collins

The largest political debate of the 2026 State Republican Primary Season will be occurring in Van Zandt County. Please pay close attention to all the information so you can make plans to attend this once in an election cycle all out debate/ forum scheduled for Saturday, Jan.

LOOKING BACK

9 months ago By Luke Clayton

Looking back over the past years, I have seen many changes in the way we hunt and fish. My friends often joke with me saying things like, “Luke, all you do is hunt and fish and talk about it on your radio shows, the TV show you do and then write about the adventure in the newspapers and magazines.

This week Luke talks about the many changes in hunting and fishing that have occurred during his lengthy forty year career as an outdoors writer. Courtesy photo

Rachel Beasley Hogue running for SBOE District 9 position

9 months ago By News Staff

Rachel Hogue, a certified principal and 14-year educator, and the first to announce her candidacy, has officially filed her paperwork for the Texas State Board of Education, District 9 position.

Don Good announces candidacy for VZC Judge

9 months ago By News Staff

Don Good has announced his intention to run for the office of Van Zandt County Judge in the March 3 Republican Primary Election. “My name is Don Good, and I am running for the office of Van Zandt County Judge,” said Good.

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