Energy assistance available in VZC
Excessive heat and high humidity are being experienced all across East Texas. Utility bills will be high and low income households may be challenged to deal with these high bills.
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Brookshire Grocery Co. launches donation campaign
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is inviting customers to join the company in supporting the communities impacted by the devastating flood in Central Texas.
Bartley of Canton named to Chancellor’s List
The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for making the Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List. Daniel Bartley of Canton joins a prestigious group of students who have attained a 4.0 gradepoint average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework.
The Belief Center co-founder speaks at Lions Club meeting
On July 9, the Canton Lions Club convened at The Bunker at the Van Zandt Country Club for its weekly meeting, where members gathered to discuss various community initiatives and hear from a special guest speaker.
Texans helping other Texans
All over Texas, people are stepping up and trying to help the victims and residents of the recent flood tragedy. The members of the Texas Star Quilters Guild extend sincere condolences and prayers for all those affected and the First Responders who are still working so diligently.
Arrest made following traffic stop July 3
According to the Van Zandt County Sherrif’s Department’s Facebook page regarding a significant drug-related operation, the VZC Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of James Chandler Groessel following a traffic stop in the Rolling Oaks Subdivision.
The Belief Center:
susan@vanzandtnews.com The Belief Center, affectionately referred to as a ‘beacon on the hill,’ is dedicated to offering hope and healing for individuals seeking a transformative change in their lives.
TFFC holds soft opening in Athens
Tim Ball Correspondent The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) held a soft opening in Athens on Saturday, June 28.
Downrigging: Deadly technique for big fish
My first experience with using downriggers for stripers and hybrid stripers occurred 30 years ago. I was fishing with a very experienced guide that specialized in using downriggers, a very effective method of trolling lures at a specific depth using a heavy metal ball to maintain the proper depth.
TEXAS A&M CHEMISTRY ROAD SHOW
Texas A&M University Organic Chemistry Professor Jim Pennington presented the Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show to around 100 students in grades 3-12 July 1 at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. The program was co-sponsored by the VZC/Sarah Norman Library and the VZC Farm Bureau.
