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A number of contested races will be on the March 5, 2024, Texas Primary Election ballot in Van Zandt County as the deadline for candidates to file for office was Monday, Dec. 11.

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Courtney (Mays) Gilcrease, the owner and founder of Muddy Paws Mudroom LLC. in downtown Canton, is a mother of four and mom to two ‘bonus’ daughters.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com An increase in the hotel allowance for Van Zandt County employees was approved unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Dec. 6.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade was the guest speaker Dec. 6 as he discussed the current status of the new VZC radio communications system during the weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club at the Van Zandt Country Club.

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Canton Main Street and the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 2024 Snow Day Festival and Parade of Lights, a spectacular event that will transform downtown Canton into a winter wonderland from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

The Van Zandt County/ Sarah Norman Library is requesting book donations to be handed out during the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce/Canton Main Street Christmas Parade Saturday that begins at 6:30 p.m. downtown.

The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library will be hosting a ‘Polar Express Storytime’ from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.

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