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Body A recent state filing has provided more details about the planned Amazon distribution center in Terrell. Amazon is planning on a near 1.2-million square foot distribution hub that includes a warehouse and primary and secondary guardhouses at 3201 Airport Road near Interstate 20.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office shut down an alleged cockfighting operation near Grand Saline on Thursday, July 16. At approximately 7 a.m.

Body Lowe’s is deepening its commitment to solve problems and fulfill dreams for the home in the Lone Star state with a store opening in Kaufman in early August.

Body Brittney Sizemore of Canton was named to the Mississippi State University Spring 2026 Deans' List. To be named to the Deans' List, a student must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework.

Body Researching your political ancestors will be the featured topic during the regular monthly meeting of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the VZC/ Sarah Norman Library located at 316 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton.

Body I love the flavor of smoked meat and have for most of my adult life spent countless hours tending a wood fired smoker. I’ve used everything from the old barrel shaped water smokers to homemade iron smokers mounted on a trailer that I pull behind my pickup.

Body The Office of Wood County Criminal District Attorney Angela Albers released the following information regarding the sentencing of Connor Lane Scott of Grand Saline: ‘On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Connor Lane Scott, 20, of Grand Saline pleaded guilty to two felony charges of...

Body The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the opening of their new office with a ribbon cutting event starting at 4 p.m. Friday, July 17.

Body There will be an Outdoor Movie Night fundraiser hosted by the Rolling Oaks Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 25. Doors open at 8 p.m.

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 July 13.