News

Body The Van Zandt County Pet Project (VZCPP), ‘Bailing Out Benji,’ and the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake (HSCCL) will be sponsoring a dog and puppy adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Body Jaydn Bearden of Canton was recognized for outstanding academic achievements by being named to Stephen F. Austin State University’s President’s Honor Roll for fall 2022.

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com A school bus carrying Alba-Golden ISD students headed to Canton ISD to compete in a UIL Academic Meet was struck by a vehicle at approximately 7:30 a.m. Feb.

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Body ETHAN ADAMS news@vanzandtnews.com A Canton man, who shot and killed a man he claimed to have forced unwanted entry into his home last April, will not face indictment for his involvement, a Van Zandt County grand jury decided last week.

Body The filing period for the 2023 general election is set to wrap up this week, as interested candidates will have until Friday, Feb. 17 to turn in the necessary paperwork.

Body The community blood supply has dropped to critical levels, following severe winter weather last month. Carter BloodCare is encouraging residents to donate blood in March to help Texas patients.

Body The search for a new Van Zandt County Courthouse Facilities manager is underway following approval to proceed with finding someone to fill the position by the VZC Commissioners Court during a rescheduled regular meeting Feb. 8.

Body The Texas State Comptroller’s Office delivered welcome news to cities aroundVan Zandt County Feb. 8, indicating that six out of seven local entities had posted sales tax revenue gains when comparing against collection totals against the same month from the previous year.

Body TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Feb. 13, 2023. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.