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Body Veterans Helping Veterans (VHV) of East Texas will have its next public meeting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Body On Feb. 24, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought.

Body It is not too late to get your American Patriot name on our ‘VAN ZANDT CO. 250! DESCENDANT OF AN AMERICAN PATRIOT’ board for our July 4th celebration. Reach out to the Van Zandt County Genealogy Library either by vanzandtgensoc@gmail.

Body The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor's List, the university's highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. Georgia Crayton of Canton joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.

Body EXIT Realty Pro in Canton recently announced the addition of Ray Martin to its team of real estate professionals. 'We’re excited to welcome Ray to EXIT Realty,' says Mike Murdock, Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty Pro.

Body The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. Students recognized for this outstanding academic achievement have earned a grade-point average of 3.753.

Body Christus Canton Emergency Room Clinical Director and Canton Lions Club Member Heather Haimes discussed some of the more recent case trends that she has seen at her clinic during a presentation June 10 at the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon held at the Van Zandt Country Club.

Body A number of delegates from Van Zandt County attended the 2026 Republican State Convention that was held last week in Houston. For me, it ranked as one of the best Republican State Conventions that I have attended.

Body Saturday, July 4 will be a special time of celebration in Canton as the Fourth of July as well as America’s 250th Birthday will be recognized. The schedule for downtown July 4 sponsored by Canton Main Street will be as follows: Bicycle Decorating Contest, 9:30 a.m.

Body The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our move to a new downtown location. Effective July 1, 2026, our office will officially operate from 300 South Main Street, Suite 100, in Canton.