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Results for the month of July in Canton Duplicate Bridge were as follows: July 4: First place, Selma Dawson and Rosemary Mize; Second place, Elaine Dorsey and Jean Roach; and Third place, Renee Brown and Judy Kelley.

Despite opposition expressed by three citizens during a public hearing at its regular monthly meeting July 18, the Canton City Council unanimously approved a zoning change from ‘Multi-Family Residential One’ to ‘Planned Development’ on property located in the city limits.

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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Celebrating his 200th day in office, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese was the guest speaker July 19 at the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon held at the Van Zandt Country Club. Reese, who was sworn in as VZC judge Jan.

Kristie Christensen knew throughout her college years and beyond that she wanted to work in marketing regardless of whatever business she was going to be involved in.

It is back-to-school season for students of all ages, which means, parents are gearing up for back-toschool shopping. The National Retail Federation estimates that nearly $135 billion will be spent on backto- school and back-to-college shopping this year.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 9.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g July 24, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 58.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

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New hunting opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program.