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news@kaufmanherald.com One person is still in critical condition after a wreck that killed five people just outside Terrell June 28 on Interstate 20.

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This is the time of year when many hunters are moving from one hunting lease to a new one.

A budget adjustment totaling $200,000 to be moved from Contingency to Capital Outlay was approved in a 4-1 vote by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court July 1 during its regular meeting.

It is with great pleasure that the Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Dr. Jack Welch as the President of Fort Scott Community College, effective June 30, 2025.

Two state officials representing Van Zandt County were in attendance to speak June 23 during the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Club of VZC held at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

In preparations for the Fourth of July activities, Canton Main Street Administrator Grace Richardson shared parking and parade information for those planning to attend. A full day of activities is planned for residents and visitors alike on Friday, July 4.

A truck driver has been charged with five counts of manslaughter after a deadly crash on I-20 that killed five people on Saturday afternoon, June 28.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session during a special called meeting June 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court voted 4-1 to accept new renegotiated terms regarding the purchase of the Paul Michael building (1930 North Trades Day Blvd.) in Canton.

The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton recently announced the donation of a table for the children’s area of the library. According to library director Tonja Garten, the table was donated in memory of Kathleen Stanford Barber on what would have been her 100th birthday on July 5, 2025.