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Today, conservative businesswoman Jill Ashmore Dutton announces her candidacy for Texas House District 2 in the Special Election to be held later this year. Texas House District 2 serves Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt Counties.

A swearing-in ceremony and the recognition of a few Canton High School graduates highlighted the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council May 16.

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During their regular meeting May 10, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court recognized a VZC employee for his years of service. VZC Treasurer Kenny Edwards received a 15-year of service ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from VZC Pct.

DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Texas State Comptroller’s Office largely delivered mixed results to local cities last week, reporting that four out of seven local entities had seen sales tax revenue gains when comparing against collection totals against the same month from the previous...

The Van Zandt County Republican Club hosted a special forum at the Canton Civic Center May 9 to discuss the recent rise in property tax valuations. The event, which was originally slated to be held at the Canton Farm Bureau, drew close to 1,000 attendees.

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The Canton High School Class of 2023 will hold commencement ceremonies May 19 at 7:30 p.m., at Norris Birdwell Stadium on the football field. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved into the Larry David Auditorium.