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The Castillian Lodge #141 AF & AM, located at 1284 West Dallas Street in Canton, will be hosting a free traditional Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The candidate filing period for the March 2024 Primary Election began Nov. 11 and will continue through Monday, Dec.

The first park Max Callahan of Canton visited was Rocky Mountain National Park in 1956 on a family vacation when he was five years old. Later, he visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a teenager with friends.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the City of Canton is gearing up for a festive celebration with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. “Come join us,” said a city spokesperson.

Van Zandt County Clerk Susan Strickland presented a positive report on the use of new voting machines during the Nov. 7 General Election process as she spoke to the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Nov. 8.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened applications for the 67th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet class, aimed at those interested in joining the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers.

The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial will host their annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring our Veterans starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov.

Tundra Baptist Church, located in the Tundra Community south of Canton, is proud to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The church has planned an Anniversary Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 12. This will a very special time of worship, praise, and thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall with everyone invited.

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Twelve hay producers in Van Zandt County were recognized for their efforts Nov. 2 during the annual VZC Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton.