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Body We’re in the midst of our annual midsummer burn out. A ‘cool’ day this time of year is when the mercury only reaches 95 but fall and cooler weather is not that far away.

Body The Republican Club of Van Zandt County is featuring at their July meeting what will be three newly elected members of the Texas State House of Representatives. The July meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

Body Texans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Hurricane Beryl.

Body City of Canton Director of Operations Peter Lamont was the guest speaker July 10 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Members of the 2024 Van Zandt County Salary Grievance Committee were selected during a drawing held as part of the July 11 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

Body There will be a Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Town Hall Meeting to meet the VZC Republican Executive Committee Precinct 2 Chairs as well as a forum to hear the top candidates applying for the VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner’s seat.

Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of articles on the recent mission trip to Canton by the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church of Houston youth group that took place June 6-10.

Body John Brewer of Canton graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during the Spring 2024 semester. Brewer graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.

Body The Fourth of July Parade on the downtown square in Canton kicked off with the Star-Spangled Banner sung by Morgan Sharpe. The parade, a staple of the Independence Day celebrations in Canton, drew many participants and spectators.

Body Lakeside Baptist celebrates July 4 at The Cross