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Following the approval of their proposed tax rate for 2025 Sept. 29, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed to adopt the VZC budget for fiscal year 2026 during another special called meeting Oct. 3.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com After a public hearing, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court unanimously adopted the 2025 Tax Rate for VZC and also approved an Order Setting the Tax Rate during a special called meeting Sept. 29.

The Fall Book Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, is underway at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. The cost is $5.00 per bag.

The 2025 Canton High School Homecoming Court was recently announced.

Preparations are being finalized for the 24th Annual Autumn Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.

It’s been said we have a little bit of everything here in Texas and I think that is pretty close to a true statement. From a hunting perspective, we have just about every big game species as the mountain states, excluding moose.

Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money highlighted some recent events and recognized some individuals who received achievements during the month of September.

The Neches River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its regular meeting on Sept. 20 at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.

Castillian Lodge 141, located at 1284 West Dallas Street (State Highway 64) will be hosting a Carter BloodCare drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Country Place Senior Living of Canton (Mulberry building) will be hosting a ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct.