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Body The Van Zandt 4-H Awards Ceremony was held Monday, July 31, at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center. More than 125 members, families, friends, sponsors and special guests gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2022-23 year.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.

Body If there is a ‘down time’ for outdoors people or for me at least, it is during the dead of summer, about right now!

Body U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Canton.

Body The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) will hold its 104th Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at The Texan - A Landmark Venue located in Athens. The meeting will begin at 11:45 a.m. and end at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Body The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Van Zandt country Club Club with Lion President Jesse Carranza presiding. The July 2023 Service Project was the Canton ISD Backpack Program.

Body A two-vehicle accident on State Highway 19, four miles south of Canton Aug. 1, resulted in one death and one injury.

Body The Whitton Community Center, located on FM 1651 near Canton, will host an ice cream social fundraiser beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

Body Updates from two local businesses and the opportunity for roundtable discussions drew a strong turnout for the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held Aug. 1 at Silver Spur Resort.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews. com In a 3-0 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed to implement a 90-day burn ban, effective immediately, during a special called meeting Aug.