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Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.62 billion in August, 7.1% more than in August 2025. The majority of August sales tax revenue is based on sales made in July and remitted to the agency in August.

TYLER, Texas – September 3, 2026 - Over half of all Americans encounter a scam every day. Better Business Bureau (BBB) data shows Scam Tracker reports increasing each year.

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The Texas Education Agency delivered another wide-ranging report to districts and their respective stakeholders Aug. 21, releasing its annual A-F accountability ratings for the 2025-’26 school year.

Fire departments from across Van Zandt County and the surrounding communities rallied together last week following a series of dangerous fire outbreaks that would ultimately consume more than 700 acres over a two-day span.

Mark Your Calendars!!! Van Zandt County Genealogy Society’s 48th Annual Fall Seminar will be held on September 26 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas.

September is National Preparedness Month, an important reminder to make sure your family is ready before an emergency happens. Here in East Texas, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding, extreme heat and power outages can happen with little warning.

Dayna Hosler Chairman, Youth Scholarship Committee Canton VFW Post 12219 is calling on all Van Zandt County business owners and leaders to invest in local youth by becoming official scholarship sponsors.

The Texas Education Agency announced its preliminary financial ratings for school districts and charter schools across the state earlier this month.