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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.

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.

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.

An update on work being done as well as upcoming projects at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial was presented during the regular weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club held at the Van Zandt County Club Sept. 10.

Members of the Canton Elementary School Student Council for August and September were front row, left to right, Riley Matura, Sutton Coursey, Emiline Harrell, and Carmen Cox; and back row, Harper Holloway, Ryker Adair, Dayana Diaz, and Myles Halpin. Not pictured was Navario Taylor.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Agenda items dealing with the adoption of the Van Zandt County budget for Fiscal Year 2026, the 2025 tax rate, and ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget were all tabled unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular...

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a public hearing, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a new Salvage and Wrecking Yard Ordinance during its regular meeting Sept. 10.

Carter BloodCare will be having a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Are you interested in your family history? Join Van Zandt County Genealogy Society Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane, Canton.

The 2025 Community Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.