Canton’s Kid Fish event celebrates 30 years May 16
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The City of Canton will host its annual Catfish Kid Fish on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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VZC DA candidates Curry, Schmidt participate in forum
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Incumbent Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry and challenger Richard Schmidt were in attendance April 27 to participate in a Political Forum sponsored by the Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.
Town Hall Meeting scheduled for May 18 in Canton
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The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) is inviting the entire Christian community and others to a critical Town Hall Meeting to discuss ideological threats to our society. Details: Date and Time: Monday evening, May 18, starting at 6:30 p.m..
RCVZC hosts Political Forum for runoff elections
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With Early Voting beginning Monday, May 18 for the Tuesday, May 26 Van Zandt County Republican Party Runoff Elections, the Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) hosted a Political Forum April 27 for all of the VZC runoff election candidates.
VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner candidates speak at forum
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Incumbent Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams and challenger James Cooley were in attendance April 27 to participate in a Political Forum sponsored by the Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.
Early Voting begins May 18 for runoff elections
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Early Voting for the Van Zandt County Republican Party and Democratic Party Runoff Elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, will begin Monday, May 18, according to the VZC Clerk’s office. There will be only one week of Early Voting which will take place from 7 a.m.
RCVZC to host Town Hall on faith, government, and cultural issues May 18
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The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) is inviting the Christian community across East Texas to attend a Town Hall meeting focused on faith, government, and what organizers describe as growing ideological threats facing the nation.
Scholarship winners announced by TACAS committee
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Scholarship award winners for 2026 were recently announced by the Tailwind Air Park Community Aviation Scholarship Committee (TACAS). “After careful deliberation, the TACAS Scholarship Selection Committee reviewed the 32 applications before them and chose seven individuals to receive $5,000.00 each to further their career in an aviation field,” said a committee spokesperson.
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The Old Bethel Cemetery Associational Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the Old Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 103 VZCR 2313 in Canton. The business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.
Make the most of National Small Business Week
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National Small Business Week takes place May 4-10, 2026, making it the perfect time to celebrate the millions of small businesses that power our economy and strengthen our communities. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the U.S.