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Body Canton citizens will have an opportunity to dispose of select items at ease next week, as the Keep Canton Beautiful citywide cleanup will be returning this year, beginning on Monday, March 13 through Thursday, March 16.

Body Local first responders were very busy early Sunday morning, as at approximately 2 a.m., authorities would respond to a multi-vehicle accident between two 18-wheelers on I-20 Eastbound.

Body The second edition of the revamped Van Zandt Co. Bluegrass Festival, presented by KR Promotions, LLC., is slated to kick off next Thursday, March 16 at the Canton Civic Center.

Body Van Zandt Newspapers is putting out the call to all local photographers for the annual 2023 Explore Magazine Photography Contest. Winning entries will be featured in Van Zandt Newspapers’ annual Explore Magazine with name credit.

Body Van Zandt County District Judge Chris Martin recognized two of his employees for five years of service to VZC March 1 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Recognized were Patti Tabraham (far left) and Wynette Barker. See story on 8A.

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Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced March 6 his agency’s intent to solicit an initial round of grant applications totaling $120 million for broadband infrastructure projects as part of the Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) program.

Body The Whitton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a hamburger supper fundraiser on March 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at 3665 Van Zandt County Road 2404 in Canton.

Body Governor Greg Abbott announced the release of the Final Report of the Teacher Vacancy Task Force that focuses on three primary areas of policy recommendations to address school district staffing challenges in Texas.

Body A number ofVan Zandt County employees received certificates in recognition of their years of service during the March 1 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. VZC District Judge Chris Martin recognized three employees with certificates for their years of service to VZC.