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Body ‘Help Fix East Texas’ is the theme of a new sense of urgency from the Van Zandt County Pet Project to remind citizens to get their pets spayed and neutered. “Be a part of the solution,” said a VZC Pet Project spokesperson.

Body After the House and Senate failed to come to an agreement in the first called special session, Governor Greg Abbott called lawmakers back for an immediate session Wednesday to find a way to deliver billions in property tax cuts to Texans.

Body Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed House Bill 2060 by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Senator Tan Parker establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as Texas strengthens its position as the leading destination for next generation technology in the country.

Body The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Body Texas cotton growers whose crops held on through recent weather could find strong prices during a summer of uncertainty, according to a TexasA&MAgriLife Extension Service expert. John Robinson, Ph.D.

Body The Cody Brantley Team and Elaine Fabbri have been recently recognized in the 2023 “America’s Best Real Estate Professionals” rankings by RealTrends + Tom Ferry. The prestigious survey is made up of five categories for participating agents and teams in the U.S.

Body When tow trucks and other emergency vehicles – police, fire, EMS and highway response trucks – are stopped on the side of the road with their lights activated, state law requires drivers to slow down or move over.

Body The ‘Sewing for Jesus’ ministry in Canton, an outreach ministry of Christian Guild in Tyler, presented 24 quilts and 12 tote bags June 21 to the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department. VZC Sheriff Joe Carter accepted the donation on behalf of the sheriff’s department.

Body A number of ordinances were reviewed, and some were revised during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council June 20. Council members Cassidy Henderson and Randon Sumner were not in attendance.

Body Around 30 balloonists are set to take flight Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 for the annual Tailwind Regional Balloon Festival on the west side of the First Monday grounds located off FM 859 in Canton.