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Commissioners hold special session Oct. 17

2 years ago By Staff Reports

The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court held a special meeting Oct. 17 in the VZC Courthouse.

Preparations for Halloween activities continues

2 years ago By News Staff

Halloween activities are fast approaching in Canton including the annual Trunk or Treat events at Stepz All-Star Gym as well as the downtown square. The annual Trunk or Treat at Stepz All-Star Gym will take place from 3-7 p.m.

Early Voting underway in VZ County

2 years ago By News Staff

According to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office, a total of 956 cast their votes on the first day of Early Voting.

The line was long on the first day of Early Voting Oct. 21 for the General Election at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. A total of 956 votes were cast on the first day. Reports were that some people stood in line for as long as two hours waiting to cast their vote. Early voting continues through Friday, Nov. 1 at the library including Early Voting hours available on Saturday and Sunday as well. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Photo by Faith Caughron

Dream comes true

2 years ago By Susan Harris

Eleven-year-old Sarah Geddie, a vibrant fifth grader in Canton, is about to embark on a magical adventure to Disneyland, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

No injuries reported in single-engine plane crash

2 years ago By Staff Reports

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a single-engine Piper PA 32 crashed in a field in Van around 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County to meet Nov. 28

2 years ago By Doc Collins

Transportation will be the main topic for the Republican Club of Van Zandt County’s Monday, Oct. 28 meeting at 7 p.m. located at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center, 220 Burnett Trail, in Canton.

Members of the Van Zandt County Republican Club recently were in attendance during the Autumn Festival in downtown Canton. Representing the club were left to right, Betty McCann, Peggie White, Kay Hall, Jan Box, Suzanne Duke, and Kathy Smith. Courtesy photo

Brunner’s Dairy Farm visited during recent VZC ag bus tour

2 years ago By Susan Harris

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of articles from the recent Van Zandt Agricultural Bus Tour hosted by the VZC Farm Bureau.

Brunner’s Dairy Farm was one of the stops on a recent Van Zandt County Agricultural Bus Tour led by the VZC Farm Bureau. The intricate operations of a dairy farm were highlighted during the tour. Brunner’s Dairy Farm is owned by Wes Brunner and his sons, Justin and Jeremy. Photo by Susan Harris

VZC Farm Bureau hosts annual

2 years ago By Susan Harris

The Van Zandt County Farm Bureau proudly celebrated the first day of its annual ‘Ag in the Classroom’ program on Oct. 8, with a second day planned for Oct.

Fourth grade students from all seven Van Zandt County school districts were on hand recently for the annual ‘Ag in the Classroom’ seminar that took place on the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds in Canton. The event is now in its sixth year of existence educating students about the vital role agriculture plays in their communities. Photo by Susan Harris

Quilt Show scheduled for Oct. 18,19

2 years ago By News Staff

SHARI CURRAN Texas Star Quilters Guild President The Texas Star Quilters Guild, a nonprofit organization located in Canton, is holding its annual Quilt Show at the Canton Civic Center on Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct.

VZC Pet, 2 commissioner hosting Town Hall Meeting

2 years ago By News Staff

New Van Zandt County Pet. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams has announced that he will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting at 6 p.m.

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