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Deputies with the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects in a burglary which occurred overnight Jan. 26 in Van Zandt County.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Canton City Council convened on Jan. 21 with a cold breeze outside, reflecting the winter chill but not dampening the spirits of the council members and attendees.

Retiring Van Zandt County Auditor Sandy Hill was honored by current and former VZC officials as part of a ceremony Jan. 24 during a special called meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

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The sign-up period for candidates to file in the mayor’s race, the city council, or the school board election continues through Feb. 14.

On February 2, 2025, at 10 a.m., the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas will be visiting St. Justin's Episcopal Church in Canton.

Carter BloodCare will be having a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Hope Center, located at 885 East State Highway 243 in Canton, held a successful open house on Jan. 19 inviting community members to learn more about the vital services it provides for individuals facing unexpected pregnancies.

After a Smith County jury found a Henderson County man guilty Jan. 17 of a first-degree felony in relation to what the jury believed was giving orders that led to the 2020 shooting death of a motorcyclist near Tyler, the court then followed that conviction Jan. 21 by sentencing him to life in...

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced that starting Friday, Jan. 17, the FM 17 bridge over Interstate 20 in Van Zandt County would close as crews begin tearing down the old bridge.