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Body David Yager, 29, pleaded guilty July 12 in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas to violating a detainee’s civil rights by using excessive force against him. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division; U.S.

Body Members of the Myrtle Springs Fire Department, Canton Fire Department and Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office rushed to contain a vehicle fire along Interstate 20 July 15.

Body During an unusual noon time meeting July 12, the Canton City Council heard a report on the city’s drone program as part of their special called session.

Body The projected fire risk for much of the state remains high according to the most recent projections by the Texas A&M Forest Service published July 18.

Body The office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar released its latest monthly sales tax revenue last week indicating that, for the second consecutive month, six out of seven local entities had posted sales tax revenue gains when comparing against the same period from the previous...

Body A bid for the awarding of a contract regarding a downtown sidewalk project was approved by the Canton City Council during a special called noon meeting July 12.

Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 17.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.20/g July 11, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 45.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.36/g higher than a year ago.

Body Local fire departments have been kept busy in recent weeks, answering dozens of calls despite the implementation of a 90-day burn ban by Van Zandt County Commissioners at their June 22 meeting.

Body Canton Bridge Club Results Bridge results for July 5 are: First, Bonnie Magee and Charles Ford; Second, Elaine Dorsey and Barbara Bradford; Third, Gloria Rowland and Judy Adams.

Body A change in the criminal history clause of the Van Zandt County Game Room Ordinance received unanimous approval from the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular session July 6.