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davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a workshop session as part of their regular meeting June 3, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court discussed the possibility of VZC being involved in a new County Assistance District Tax program being offered through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com ‘Are Newspapers Still Relevant?’ was the topic of a presentation made by three members of the Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. team June 2 during the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Retired Texas Ranger and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper Kenny Ray of Grand Saline delivered a power-point presentation on ‘Your Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)’ to those in attendance June 3 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at Van Zandt Country Club.

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For the sixth year in a row, Canton students Grayson and Alice will be in the parking lot in front of Shoe Sensations located at 301 State Highway 243 in Canton collecting bottled water, Gatorade, and individually wrapped snacks for the local volunteer fire departments of Van Zandt County.

The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 8. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failureor other unforeseen issues.

Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced students achieving the Dean's List designation for the 2026 spring semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean's List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Downtown Canton will be hosting the Vintage Wheels Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

the VZC Commissioners Court June 3. VZC Human Resources Coordinator Emily Bettinger was recognized for her five years of service by VZC Human Resources davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two Van Zandt County employees were recognized for their years of service in VZC during the regular meeting of do something different for her family.

During their regular meeting June 3, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved Flag Day and National Flag Week Proclamations. The proclamations were read by VZC Judge Andy Reese and read as follows: ‘Whereas: On June 14, 1777, Congress issued a proclamation adopting the flag of the United States of America; and ‘Whereas: June 14 was officially designated by Congress as Flag Day in 1949, and the week containing June 14 as National Flag Week designated in 1969; and ‘Whereas: The President of the United States signs a proclamation each year recognizing Flag Day and National Flag Week; and ‘Whereas: It is fitting and proper to show our honor and respect for the Flag of the United States of America, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary; ‘Now, Therefore: I, Judge See FLAG, 2A .