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On the evening of July 15, the Canton City Council convened for a crucial meeting that attracted a large assembly of concerned Grand Saline Creek Reservoir residents.

At the conclusion of their regular meeting and following a closed executive session July 16, a workshop was held by the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court as VZC Judge Andy Reese presented an update on the status of the new P-25 emergency radio system currently being installed.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Near the beginning of their regular meeting July 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court received good news from Christus EMS concerning the placement of an ambulance full-time in VZC Pct. 2.

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Splash Day at Canton City Hall

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Benefitting 1,200 Canton ISD elementary and intermediate students with school supplies for the upcoming 2025-26 school year is the challenge that is currently facing a local organization.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County President The Republican Club of Van Zandt County will have as our guest speaker, Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger. Our meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Once again, the Van Zandt County Historical Commission has been recognized for their outstanding work by the state as the Texas Historical Commission has named the VZC Historical Commission as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for 2024.

The Republican Women of Van Zandt County held a significant meeting on July 14 at the Wills Point Community Center bringing together community members and local officials to discuss pressing issues and celebrate accomplishments within the organization.