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Revised by-laws for the Andrews Center were approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting May 7. The Andrews Center, which provides behavioral health services, serves five counties and has an office in Canton on State Highway 243.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A workshop session was held to address three topics at the conclusion of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court regular meeting May 7.

Several Canton High School graduating seniors received scholarships May 8 during the Annual Canton Rotary Club Scholarship Luncheon at Craft 64. Canton Rotary Club President Elect Landon Spears welcomed those in attendance.

Van Zandt County Sheriff along with deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other agencies were in the area of State Highway 80 east of Grand Saline May 5 looking for Trevor McEuen.

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese and several area Pastors led in prayer during the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer Ceremony held May 1 in the VZC District Courtroom in the VZC Courthouse.

The Second Annual Military and First Responders Appreciation Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Canton School Board will have a new member as Catherine Irwin solidly won the Place 5 seat on the board over two opponents in the May 3 school board election. Irwin finished with a total of 273 votes followed by Justin Murdock with 85 and incumbent candidate Clay Nicklas with 64.

The Texas Star Quilters Guild has been invited to have a booth at the Military and First Responders Appreciation Day event Saturday, May 17 on the First Monday Grounds in Canton. The VFW is holding their Appreciation of Military and First Responders event from 9 a.m.

On April 24, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released 2023 A-F accountability ratings for school systems and campuses statewide restoring transparency for parents and the public regarding school performance following a lawsuit-induced two-year delay.

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