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Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr.

Tyler Junior College recognized 1,487 students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2024 semester. The president’s list consists of 553 students who completed a minimum of 12 hours of college-level courses with a 4.0 grade-point average.

United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden has announced a series of Congressional Town Hall meetings across Texas’ 5th district. “These town halls will provide an opportunity for constituents to engage directly with Congressman Gooden on a range of topics, including defending constitutional rights, securing our border, and ensuring local economies thrive free from federal overreach,” said Gooden’s Chief of Staff Micah Bock.

The Van Zandt County Texas A&M Club will be celebrating recent graduates of Texas A&M University as well as the many graduates of VZC high schools that will be attending Texas A&M in the fall with a ‘Howdy Party’ from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Van Zandt Country Club located at 17960 I-20 Frontage Road in Canton.

STORM DAMAGE

Retired Army Col. John Norwood of Ben Wheeler was the guest speaker May 27 during the annual Memorial Day program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton.

Whitton Community Center is holding its annual Homecoming on June 2, 2024. “We will gather for lunch and visiting at 1 p.m.,” said a spokesperson.

A number of areas in Van Zandt County are contending with the aftermath of severe storms that swept through East Texas, leaving a trail of downed trees, power lines, and other debris in their aftermath. The storms, which struck on May 28, have caused significant damages and power outages in the region. Wills Point Mayor Mike D. Jones reached out with heartfelt gratitude to the patient citizens and members of the community who have awaited the restoration of electricity.

A female staff member at Wills Point ISD resigned May 22 pending an investigation into allegations of online solicitation of a minor, according to the WPISD and a WFAA-TV (Channel 8) website report. Through the office of WPISD Director of Communications Kate Keierleber, WPISD Superintendent Richard A.

The Carter BloodCare bus will be making a stop at the Walmart Supercenter, located 603 East Highway 243 in Canton, from 2-6 p.m. Monday, June 3.