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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Incumbent Canton School Board Vice-President Josh Wilkerson was sworn in for another term of office during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board June 15.

A resolution recognizing the upcoming America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration was unanimously approved June 17 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting. VZC Judge Andy Reese read the resolution to those in attendance.

There will be a full schedule of activities in Canton during the July 4 holiday weekend as the city will not only celebrate the Fourth of July but also America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 22. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

If you are a deer hunter, it’s a good bet you can scrounge around in your freezer and find a few packages of overlooked venison steaks, roasts or ground meat. If vacuum sealed or double wrapped with good freezer paper, venison will remain tasty for a couple of years.

Abilene Christian University congratulates the Dean's Honor Roll students for the Spring 2026 semester. Students earn Dean's Honor Roll recognition by achieving a 3.6 or higher GPA while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.

The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our move to a new downtown location. Effective July 1, 2026, our office will officially operate from 300 South Main Street, Suite 100, in Canton.

America’s 250th birthday is approaching, and the Neches River Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is working actively to promote patriotism in Van Zandt County.

The University of Texas at Tyler recently announced students who were named to the Spring 2026 President's Honor Roll.

The University of Texas at Tyler recently announced the students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List.