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Smith to speak at VZC genealogy workshop April 27

Body Patti Huff Smith, noted genealogist and speaker with deep roots in Texas, will present a free workshop from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, for the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society, at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

TVEC awards grant to Texas Star Quilters Guild

Body The Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative (TVEC) Charitable Foundation awarded a grant March 26 in the amount of $2,000 to the Texas Star Quilters Guild. The TVEC Charitable Foundation is funded by donations from Operation Round Up.

UNVEILED

Body A good crowd was on hand for an outdoor ceremony on the north side steps of the Van Zandt County Courthouse April 12 for a dedication ceremony and unveiling of a bronze plaque commemorating the historic ‘Victory or Death’ letter authorized by William Barret Travis at The Alamo in...
Doc Collins, the Van Zandt County Chairman for The Alamo Letter Society, unveiled a 200-pound bronze plaque in recognition of the 220-word ‘Victory or Death’ Letter that was dedicated April 12 on the northside steps of the VZC Courthouse. VZC was the fourth county in the state to receive the plaque from The Alamo Letter Society, who is attempting to place the plaque in all 254 courthouses throughout the state. Photo by Faith Caughron

Annual Chamber Gala set for Friday

Body With the annual Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Gala on the horizon, chamber Chief Executive Officer Kelli Ridgway released the following statement: “All of us here at the chamber are so excited about our upcoming annual Awards Gala and celebrating all of our 2024 award...
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