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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a presentation by Canton ISD Business Manager Lianna Reid during the Canton School Board’s regular monthly meeting July 24, no action was taken by the board members regarding the Canton ISD budget or the tax rate for the 2023-24 school year.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has announced that Smith County will be hosting Private Applicator Training Friday, Aug. 4 in Tyler.

Churches across the community will come together and hold a ‘Worship Night & Prayer’ service for the Canton ISD teachers, faculty and school administration beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, in the Canton High School Larry Davis Auditorium.

The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Van Zandt Country Club. Lion Lace Deibert introduced Amy Shively, Family Community Health Agent, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Comprehension of Extension, as the guest speaker.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. “With the recent uptick in wildfire activity, Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized additional personnel and equipment to assist with response,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service fire chief.

Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded $87.7 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of 54 rental properties offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state.

On July 27, 2023, North Texas VA Health Care System, in cooperation with Veterans BenefitAdministration, hosted a Summer VetFest to inform Veterans, their families, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned.

Retired L3 Harris Project Engineer and former Greenville City Councilman Doug Roszhart submitted his paperwork with the Texas Secretary of State to become a candidate in the upcoming Special Election for House District 2.