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Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of two articles regarding the Aug. 13 public hearing held by the Northeast Texas Regional Water Planning Group in Pittsburg dealing with the proposed Saline Creek Reservoir project.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026 of $0.299600 was unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Aug. 13.

Body Castillian Lodge #141 of Canton recognized one of its own Aug. 11 as Jim Fuller, 90, received his 60-year pin as a member of the club.

Body Canton ISD was among the schools in Van Zandt County that returned to classes last week. The school district opened their 2025-26 school year Aug. 13 on a cloudy, rainy day. All six Van Zandt County school districts have started the new school year. 

Body Join us for an evening of inspiration and worship to celebrate all that God has done through Hope Center. The Fundraising Worship Celebration is scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m.

Body In Pittsburg on Aug.

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 Aug. 11.

Body Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams expressed his support for a resolution opposing the Grand Saline Creek Reservoir Project during a special called meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Aug. 5.

Body The Texas Farm Bureau and the Texas A&MAgriLife Extension offices in Canton will be hosting a Farm/Ranch Fire Prevention Conference Friday, Aug. 22 at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

Body The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens has temporarily closed to visitors while Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) completes emergency repairs to a steel column that structurally supports the main visitor center building.