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Firefighters collect donations for ‘Christmas for Kids’

2 years ago By Carla Gray

Members of the Canton Professional Firefighters Local 5179 were out on the corner of State Highway 64 and Buffalo Street downtown Dec. 1.

Firefighters Tony Bates, center, and Eric Tabraham take a donation from Carl Sanders for ‘Christmas for Kids’ Dec. 1. Donations will be used to help make wishes come true for children whose families are financially struggling during the holidays. Firefighters stood at the intersection of State Highway 64 and Buffalo Street downtown with their boots in hand. Photo by Carla Gray

Planning meeting held to discuss upcoming solar eclipse event

2 years ago By David Barber

With a major one-day event coming to Van Zandt County in approximately four months from now, planning is already well underway as a number of city and VZC law enforcement representatives along with VZC public officials were in attendance Nov. 29 at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center.

A bench was dedicated in the memory of Thomas Berry Nov

2 years ago By News Staff

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A bench was dedicated in the memory of Thomas Berry Nov. 29 at Canton Elementary School. If a child is lonely or they don’t have anyone to play with, they can sit on the bench and some child can choose to be kind and come and get them to play. Remember to always be kind. Canton Elementary School Principal Meredith Wiley is shown with the bench. Photo by Susan Harris

AARP, library sponsoring driver safety course Dec. 14

2 years ago By News Staff

The AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library will be sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the library, located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

Last day to file for March Primary Election is Dec. 11

2 years ago By Staff Reports

Monday, Dec. 11 is the deadline for all candidates filing to run for an office in VZC to get on the ballot for the March 5, 2024, Texas Primary Election.

Eagles suffer four losses in Mesquite Tournament

2 years ago By News Staff

The Canton Eagles’ varsity boys basketball team competed in the Mesquite Tournament Nov. 30, Dec.

Updated VZC Emergency Management manual presented to council

2 years ago By David Barber

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese presented an update to the VZC Emergency Management Action Plan manual to the Canton City Council members during their regular monthly meeting Nov. 21.

City of Canton Manager Lonny Cluck presented his monthly city manager’s report to the Canton City Council during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 21. Photo by David Barber

Christmas activities coming soon in Canton

2 years ago By Staff Reports

Christmas activities in Canton will be in full swing during the month of December and information for those events will be as follows: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, originally scheduled for Nov. 21, has been postponed until Friday, Dec.