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Body Throughout Texas, numerous quilt guilds have been making and donating quilts to the victims of the flood in Kerrville area. As was previously reported, the Texas Star Quilter’s Guild of Canton started a program to make the donation quilts.

Body The Canton Fire Department held a significant ‘Push-in’ ceremony on Sept. 17 marking the arrival of their new fire engine E-1.

Body During a special called meeting Sept. 18, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted to move the date of their next regular meeting from Wednesday, Sept. 24, to Friday, Sept. 26, beginning at 9 a.m. in the VZC Courthouse.

Body Following the Constitution Day ceremony held on the northside steps of the Van Zandt County Courthouse Sept.

Body GRACE RICHARDSON Canton Main Street Manager Hello downtown business owners: We are thrilled to announce the Canton Main Street’s Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest and we’re inviting all downtown businesses to join in the fun.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com The Canton City Council convened on Sept. 16 for a meeting that addressed various community concerns and city governance issues.

Body The Canton School Board held its monthly school board meeting on Sept. 15 showcasing student achievements, staff recognition, and updates on ongoing projects.

Body Above, Peyton Goodson of the Canton Eaglette varsity volleyball team holds a ball commemorating her 1,000th career dig following Canton’s road district match at Kemp on Sept. 9. The Eaglettes defeated Kemp in three sets to win the district opener.

Body The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of Sept. 15.

Body This month’s meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County will feature guest speaker, Texas Senator Mayes Middleton, who was the first candidate to file for Texas Attorney General. The RCVZC monthly meeting will take place at 7 p.m.