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Body The student listed on the President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville is an undergraduate who has achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election began Feb. 20 and will continue through Friday, March 1, according to the VZC Clerk’s office.

Body With the filing deadline being Feb. 16, the City of Canton and Canton ISD have released their final list of candidates for the May 4 city and school election.

Body a surprise to Carter as a number of co-workers and friends welcomed him at the VZC Court at Law Courtroom inside the VZC Courthouse for an afternoon ceremony.

Body Canton High School was well represented on the Symphonic All-State Band in San Antonio as four band students recently auditioned and were named to the band.

Body The Van Zandt County Republican Party has set the dates for the upcoming precinct and county conventions. Saturday, March 9, will be a gathering of the entire VZC precincts.

Body Following a presentation and recommendation by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Melonie Williams, the VZC Commissioners Court approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Kaufman County to house inmates, when needed, at their facility.

Body History was made at the Van Zandt County District Courtroom inside the VZC Courthouse in Canton Feb. 14 as Republican Jill Dutton of Van was sworn in as the first woman to represent Van Zandt County in the Texas House of Representatives.

Body The Community Health Fair is scheduled for Feb. 23 at the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce located at 307 North Fourth Street.

Body ‘Night to Shine’