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Hope Center Gala held at FBC, Canton Aug. 24

2 years ago By Susan Harris

Body The First Baptist Church of Canton hosted the annual Hope Center Gala Aug. 24.

A number of testimonials were shared Aug. 24 during the annual Hope Center Gala held at First Baptist Church of Canton. There were approximately 350 in attendance and there were 22 local sponsors from businesses and churches to underwrite the event. A total of 23 reserved tables were sold. Photo by Susan Harris

Summer Street Dance set for Saturday

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Canton Main Street and the Canton Visitor’s Bureau will be hosting a Summer Street Dance that will include two band performances Saturday, Aug. 31 during First Monday Weekend on the street in front of Canton City Hall located at 201 North Buffalo Street.

Williams sworn in as new VZC Pct. 2 commissioner

2 years ago By David Barber

Body With family and friends in attendance, Cliff Williams was sworn in Aug. 23 as the new Van Zandt County Pct.

Newly appointed Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams takes the oath of office Aug. 23. The oath of office was administered by Judge Bill Bass of Tyler, a personal friend of Williams. Photo by David Barber

‘Green Restroom’ building at First Monday to be torn down

2 years ago By David Barber

Body Following storm damage suffered May 28, the old ‘Green Restroom’ building located in close proximity to the Historic Main Gate on the First Monday grounds will be demolished.

Brayden LeJeune was introduced as a new equipment operator for the City of Canton Aug. 20 during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council. Photo by David Barber

Shilling speaks to Lions Club

2 years ago By Terrie Harrison

Body The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Van Zandt Country Club.

Jordin Shilling received a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Canton Lions Club President Jonathan Helvey after speaking to the Canton Lions Club Aug. 21. Courtesy photo

VENDOR APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

2 years ago By News Staff

Body VENDOR APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

Exit Realty Pro and M-Squared Management L.L.C. of Canton hosted a ‘Back to School’ Vendor Appreciation Breakfast Aug. 27 at The Q and Brew located at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton. Photo by David Barber

Proposed budget, district updates highlight trustee meeting

2 years ago By Susan Harris

Body The Canton School Board held its regular monthly meeting Aug. 19 with Board Vice-President Josh Wilkerson at the helm, filling in for Board President Kenneth Pruitt, to discuss the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year and various district updates.

Brief

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Carter BloodCare will be having a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FM 859 bridge at I 20 closes

2 years ago By News Staff

Body FM 859 bridge at I 20 closes.

According to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Public Information Officer Jeff Williford, beginning Thursday, Aug. 22, detours on FM 859 in Canton will begin as the existing bridge at Interstate 20 will be closed to traffic. The new bridge is scheduled to open in March 2025. The old bridge is scheduled to be demolished on Saturday, Sept. 7. Photo by David Barber

Reese planning to appoint Williams in September

2 years ago By News Staff

Body At the beginning of the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Aug. 14, VZC Judge Andy Reese commented on the recent selection of Cliff Williams by the VZC Republican Party Executive Committee to be placed on the special Nov.

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