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An engagement letter with the Sledge Law Group PLLC of Austin for joint legal services regarding the potential creation of a regional Groundwater Conservation District for Van Zandt County was approved July 1 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com No action was taken by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting July 1 regarding a proposed Interlocal Agreement between VZC and the City of Canton. VZC Pct.

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New officers for 2026-27 were officially installed June 24 by the Canton Lions Club during its weekly luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club. Canton Lions Club Past President and First District Governor Jimmy Strickland conducted the installation ceremony.

EXIT Realty Pro’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

FAITH CAUGHRON Correspondent The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) held their monthly meeting June 22 at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center with 55 people in attendance.

The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of Spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.

The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education,...

More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 Spring semester Dean's List.

The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 29. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.