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The October meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County will be an overview of the 17 Constitutional Amendment Propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot.

According to a seven-page Custodial Death Report on the website of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the State of Texas is investigating the death of a Wills Point man who died last month while in the custody of VZC Sheriff’s Department Deputies and Jail officials.

Edgewood ISD Superintendent Scott Tyner and Canton ISD Superintendent Brian Nichols released a joint statement Oct. 7 through their school district FACEBOOK pages regarding a student threat made toward the school districts.

The Van Zandt County Farm Bureau held its annual hay show on Sept. 30 bringing together local farmers, ranchers, and community members for an evening of celebration and education.

Canton Main Street Autumn Stroll

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Implementation of traffic control measures on VZCR 4500 in Ben Wheeler was the topic of discussion during a Public Hearing, according to Transportation Code Section 251.152, during the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Oct. 8.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Lions Club held its regular meeting luncheon on Oct. 8 at the Van Zandt County Country Club.

The annual Canton Main Street Autumn Stroll drew a large turnout on a warm, sunny day Oct. 11.

2025 CHS Homecoming Queen

Early Voting Hours and locations for the Nov. 4 General Election were released by the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.