Solar eclipse activities scheduled throughout VZC
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On Monday, April 8, East Texas will experience the first Total Solar Eclipse since 1878 which will cover 13 U.S. States.
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Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton will be having Good Friday and Easter Sunday services at the church. The Good Friday service begins at 6 p.m.
Fields recognized by council on his retirement
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The regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council opened March 19 with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of prayer. Several announcements were made during the meeting, including the retirement of Ron Fields, who had dedicated 17 years of his life to serving the city of Canton.
CISD to cancel classes for Solar Eclipse
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Canton ISD Superintendent Brian Nichols released a statement March 19 about the school district’s decision to cancel classes Monday, April 8, due to the total solar eclipse. “Canton ISD has made the decision to cancel classes Monday, April 8 in anticipation of the total solar eclipse,” emphasized Nichols.
Contract with Animal Protection League approved
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com An agreement between Van Zandt County and the Animal Protection League of Longview was unanimously approved by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting March 13. The contract was approved following a presentation by Animal Protection League Director Sheila Phillips and a recommendation by VZC Pct.
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Preparations continue for chamber Gala April 19
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‘A Night at the Masters’ will be the theme for the 2024 Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Gala scheduled for Friday, April 19 at the Canton Civic Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Pedestrian hit and killed on I-20
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A man was hit and killed on Interstate 20 in Terrell in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 17. The Terrell Police Department received two calls from concerned motorists driving westbound on Interstate 20 about a person standing in the roadway.
MEET & MINGLE NIGHT
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Clockwise, the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce hosted their first ‘Meet and Mingle Night’ of 2024 on March 12 at the Van Zandt Country Club. Among those in attendance were Holly Anderson, far left, and Clint Walker, far right, from Legacy Ag Credit, and Emily Harford and Tiffany McBride from Elliott & Waldren Abstract & Title. A good turnout was on hand March 12 at the Van Zandt Country Club. Nickie Brown with Axe & Arrow, left, and Stephanie Smith with Farmers Insurance Agency were also among those in attendance.
