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In 2022, factors such as “driving under the influence”, “failure to drive in a single lane” and “unsafe speed” contributed to 167 fatal crashes and 192 total deaths in the Tyler District.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Buchanan Room of the Main County Library, 317 First Monday Lane in Canton. The public is welcome, refreshments will be served, and membership is not required.

Writer and journalist P.A. Geddie’s new book Upper East Side of Texas: Small Towns & Cultural Districts was released this week through Speckled Crow Media.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.