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Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the second time in a two-week period, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court took no action on a request for increased salaries covering 29 positions in the VZC Sheriff’s Department.

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Body March 30 will serve as a landmark day locally with the newly established VFW Post officially hosting its first meeting beginning at 6 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center located at 200 W.

Body On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Canton Rotary Club welcomed speakers BJ Waymire, Jerry Tidwell and Matt Stiefer on behalf of Manna Food Bank of Canton. Canton Rotary Club welcomed new member Mark Walters on Thursday March 9, 2023. The Rotary Club is happy to have you.

Body Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote by Thursday, April 6 to vote in the May 6 local elections across the State of Texas.

Body 1937-2023 Graveside services for Ellen Hendry Wheeler, 86, of Canton, are scheduled for noon Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Oakland Cemetery in Canton, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Ellen passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Tyler.

Body The Canton City Council held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at the city hall building in downtown Canton.

Body Following a closed executive session at the end of their special called meeting March 21, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court named Chris Burnett as the new VZC Courthouse Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.