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Two of Van Zandt County's smallest communities will be in the spotlight during the upcoming weeks with family-friendly events planned in both the Fruitvale and Ben Wheeler communities.

First United Methodist Church of Canton will celebrate its 170th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 1, with worship, fellowship and activities commemorating 170 years of faith and service.

The Texas Department of Public Safety led a multi-agency investigation that targeted the illegal sale and distribution of THC and hemp products on Tuesday, Sept. 22 and resulted in nine arrests on Monday, Oct. 5.

Van Zandt County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution denouncing Sharia Law and its implementation while also acknowledging the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

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The Office of Texas State Comptroller Don Huffines delivered welcome news county- wide Oct. 8, announcing that Canton, Edgewood, Edom, Fruitvale, Grand Saline, Van and Wills Point had all seen sales tax revenue growth when comparing against the totals that were disbursed during the same calendar...

Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer delivered a welcome bit of news for many residents this week, announcing that the local burn ban that had been in effect since Aug. 10 had been lifted effective immediately.

The Canton Police Department is expected to see a change in its leadership structure beginning next month with the expected retirement of Chief Brad Allison slated to take place Nov. 27.

Correspondent Van Zandt County voters can begin casting ballots Monday, Oct. 19, just over two weeks ahead of the Nov.

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