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Doc Collins, President of the Van Zandt County Republicans, released the following information regarding the April meeting of the VZC Republicans: The April Van Zandt County Republican Club meeting was a training session for the delegates who will represent the VZC Republican Club at the state...

Whitton Fire Department will host a fish fry at 5 p.m., May 14. The menu will include fried fish, French fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, Bobby beans, drinks and desserts. The Firehouse Band will be providing live music. All funds will benefit the fire department’s operating costs.

The Ellis Chapel Cemetery Memorial Association will hold a potluck lunch at 11 a.m., May 15, at the cemetery. A business meeting will follow the lunch..

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.97/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 28.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.30/g higher than a year ago.

Canton Main Street has released an article regarding a new program to maintain and beautify portions of downtown Canton.

Kaufman County Economic Development Corporations are hosting a job fair on Friday, May 6 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 607 E. Fair St. in Kaufman.

Van to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Saturday, May 14 The Van Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

One lucky man in Edgewood has won a $250,000 Texas Lottery scratch off ticket prize, thanks in part to Newman’s Convenience Store cashier Mary Erwin.

The results from the 2022 Van Zandt County Fair encompass winners from Baby Miss to Miss Van Zandt County. There were winners across different competitions consisting of most photogenic, talent, best western wear and more.