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Body Members of the Texas Star Quilters Guild (TSQG) have been busy with plans for this new year.

Body In 2025, factors such as ‘unsafe speed,’ ‘failure to drive in a single lane, and ‘intoxication’ contributed to 148 fatal crashes and 162 total fatalities in the Tyler District. The 162 fatalities were the same as the 2024 total, and the second lowest total since 2019 (148).

Body Canton Maintenance crews are scheduled to continue work on FM 858 between Martins Mill and Ben Wheeler. Motorists should expect lane closures. Crews will also perform bridge maintenance at various locations.

Body After the dust settled and all the votes were counted around 11:30 p.m.

Body ‘Trucking Impacts You’ was the topic of a presentation made by Kenny Ray during the March 4 Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.

Body Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department Captain Brandon Kilpatrick released the following information March 2 regarding an investigation into the recent death of a twoyear old girl in Canton.

Body With four candidates signed up to run for four available positions on the Canton City Council, the city election, scheduled for May 2, will be cancelled at the next regular monthly meeting of the council scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Canton City Hall.

Body The Isaiah 40:31 Charity 5k Run and Pickleball Tournament are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Twin Lakes Nursery in Canton. Proceeds will benefit Eleazar Alejos.

Body Join with the Van Zandt County Genealogy Society in celebrating your American Patriot as we connect with our 1776 Ancestors who striven to create the United States of America.

Body The Isaiah 40:31 Charity 5k Run and Pickleball Tournament are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Twin Lakes Nursery in Canton. Proceeds will benefit Eleazar Alejos.