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Body Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health locations in East Texas, thanks to a new drug take-back program.

Body Kenneth Hyde has announced his candidacy as a Democrat for Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner.

Body A number of city and Van Zandt County officials gathered for a meeting Jan. 16 at Canton City Hall to discuss the VZC Special Road Tax funds and how cities want to be included in the allocation of those funds.

Body Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese released excerpts from the letter written by Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer concerning the denial of all documents pertaining to the Amador BESS Project located in VZC.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com The Canton City Council convened for its regular meeting on Jan. 20 at Canton City Hall. The session began with an invocation led by Reverend Mark Robinson from Crossroads Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a continuing series of articles regarding Van Zandt County races that were featured during the Republican Candidate Debate Forum held Jan. 17 at the Canton Civic Center sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC (RCVZC).

Body Two incumbent candidates signed up for re-election to the Canton School Board as the candidate sign-up period continues through Feb. 13.

Body A weekend weather storm in Van Zandt County that produced snow, sleet and freezing rain, kept a lot of people home and off the streets through January 26.

Body Canton crews are scheduled to fog seal on FM 1995 from FM 773 to the Smith County line. Motorists should expect lane closures.

Body During campaign season, the landscape blooms with a special kind of flower, the political sign. Unlike wildflowers which are welcome anywhere, putting campaign signs on public lands is illegal so, before you plant that sign, learn the law and keep Texas Beautiful.