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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05/g Feb. 6, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 21.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.60 per gallon.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society met Jan. 28 at the Van Zandt County Library in Canton. In addition to the group’s regular business, the meeting featured the swearing-in of the Society’s 2023-‘24 officers by Edgewood Mayor Stevan Steadham.

The Canton Eaglettes went 1-1 over the weather-shortened week, setting up a convoluted district finish depending on the result of their game against Van which was scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Five members of the Canton Marching Band were selected for All-State honors this past month, continuing the trend of collecting hardware following the band’s bronze medal finish at the State marching competition. Those recognized included: junior Dayton Boggess, brass captain, senior Matthew Bartley, drum captain, senior Gavin Cervantes, brass captain, junior Bill Nguyen, clarinet, and senior Emma Mejia, drum major.

Van Zandt County officials, represented by County Judge Andy Reese, recognized John Bowman for his three decades of loyalty and dedication to area residents with a special certificate presentation. Bowman, a maintenance employee, began his tenure with the county back on Jan. 25, 1993.

ETHAN ADAMS news@vanzandtnews.com The start of the general election season in Canton has proved to be a slow one, as just one candidate, current mayor Lou Ann Everett has turned in the necessary paperwork in order to declare candidacy. Positions potentially up for election in May include two places on the city council, including seats currently held by councilmen Nathan Moore and Randon Sumner, and the mayor’s position held by Everett.

Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett gave a tour of Canton City Hall and discussed various ongoing activities and projects in the city Jan. 25 as she was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Wednesday Study Club.

A two-vehicle accident last weekend resulted in the death of one Van Zandt County resident, as well as another seriously injured. According to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety Media and Communications Sgt.

The Whitton Community Center, located at 10073 FM 1651 in Canton, will host a dinner and Valentine’s sweets auction fundraiser Feb. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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