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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com A number of proclamations received approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Aug. 31.

EXIT Realty Pro in Canton has announced the addition of Lisa Burrows to its team of real estate professionals. “We’re excited to welcome Lisa to EXIT Realty,” says Mike Murdock, Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty Pro.

TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Sept. 5, 2022. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention in work zones.

BRIAN CUMMINS Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Board Member Do you wonder if your hay is good enough to meet the nutritional needs of your livestock?

The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met Aug. 31 at the Van Zandt Country Club with Lion President Tanya Watkins presiding.

The annual Van Zandt County 4-H Kickoff event has been scheduled for Sept. 8 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

It’s a little cooler now. Think it’s too much to hope for “fall weather”? I wish for it anyway. Fall is my favorite time of the year, time for candy corn again! Be sure to come into the library and see us, stay awhile, visit and get a calendar of events. We have fun things planned.

Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of September. The allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its regular monthly meeting Aug. 27 at the main county library in Canton.

TONJA GARTEN Wow, the end of August and Labor Day weekend is fast approaching. The last days of fun in the sun, in the water, and out on the lake.