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Texans who sustained losses from the storms and flooding April 26-June 5 have until Aug. 15 to apply for federal assistance.

The driver of a stolen white Camaro that was involved in a high-speed chase July 18 in Van Zandt County has been arrested by the Dallas Police Department (DPD), according to VZC Pct. 3 Constable Jeff Caughron.

Following a public meeting held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Canton July 25, Texas District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton released a letter she sent to TCEQ Chairman Jon Niermann of Austin July 30 regarding the permit application for Class B Biosolids and Residuals by Denali Water Solutions LLC of Russellville, Arkansas.

The 1964 B-District Champion Canton High School Eagle varsity football team, which not only went undefeated during the scheduled season, but also was not scored on, will be having their 60th team reunion Friday, Sept. 13.

During the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board on July 22, GLS Architects presented an update on the layout of the new high school and multipurpose building as they provided further details on the progress and direction of the project. One of the major topics discussed was the site plan, with a particular focus on the floodway and floodplain.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a heartwarming display of compassion and generosity, two young heroes, Alice Weaver, 9, and her brother, Grayson, 11, have been making waves in their community for the past four years.

A nearly two-hour public meeting conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) drew a large crowd primarily consisting of individuals who strongly expressed their opposition to a proposed land application of biosolids permit.

Texas Property Tax Code Section 11.35 allows a qualified property that is at least 15 percent damaged by a disaster in a governor-declared disaster area to receive a temporary exemption of a portion of the appraised value of the property. According to the Van Zandt County Appraisal District, a property owner must apply for the temporary exemption no later than 105 days after the governor declares a disaster area. Qualified property includes: — tangible personal property used for income production; — improvements to real property (i.e. buildings or structures); and — certain manufactured homes.

SUZANNE DUKE Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Not even the heavy rain could keep the members of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County and guests from attending the July 22 meeting which featured our three guest panelists, Brent Money, Texas House District 2 Republican Candidate; Shelley Luther, Texas House District 62 Republican Candidate; and Katrina Pierson, Texas House District 33 Republican Candidate. Considering also that a number of our members were attending the East Texas Baptist Camp Meeting this past week, we had a great crowd! Moderators Dr.

On July 22, the Canton Independent School District (ISD) held its regular monthly school board meeting which covered a range of important topics, including presentations, information updates, and discussion items.