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The Texas Star Quilters Guild hosted their annual quilt show Oct. 14 and 15. Many beautiful quilts and vendors were present on Saturday, when the Quilts of Valor Foundation honored six veterans by wrapping them with a handmade quilt to honor their service.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County has held a special place amongst the EXIT Realty Pro family for many years. Stated by EXIT Realty Owner Debbie Murdock, “Their presence in the community has always been a valuable asset.”

Canton Christian Academy has announced that they will be hosting a community service event at the Silver Spur Resort in Canton from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

The Whitton Volunteer Fire Department, located at 2665 County Road 2404 in Canton, will host a Chili Cook-Off and Dessert Auction Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.

AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County Library at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton are sponsoring a driver safety class on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The course is designed primarily for drivers 50 years of age or older.

The Canton Eaglettes were the class of the field in District 16-4A this season, posting a perfect 12-0 record against a schedule that included Athens, Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Lindale, Mabank and Van.

A special memorial service has been arranged on Saturday, Nov. 5 to celebrate the life of Wyatt Brey, the Canton ISD student who passed in a tragic accident in late September.

A 17-year old male suspect was arrested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail on Capital Murder charges following a joint operation that included both the Grand Saline Police Department and United States Marshal Service Oct. 25.

Since 1993, over 190 million boys and girls in over 170 countries and territories have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child, a Samaritan’s Purse project.

The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial & Visitors Center in Canton has announced that they will be hosting a VZC Veterans Day program beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov.