Gooden to speak at Republican Club of VZC meeting
United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden will be the keynote speaker Monday, Aug. 25 at the August meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County.
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Hay samples to be collected Aug. 28 for VZC Hay Show
It is time to prepare for the 2025 Van Zandt County Hay Show. As one of the oldest hay shows in Texas, we are excited to inform you that we will be collecting hay samples at the AgriLife Extension Office from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.
Fire prevention conference set for Aug. 22 in Canton
The Texas Farm Bureau and the Texas A&M AgriLife 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.
Public comments lasted two hours at meeting in Pittsburg
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.
Proposed tax rate approved by commissioners
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.
Canton Masonic Lodge recognizes Fuller on 60-year membership
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.
Back to School at Canton Elementary
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.
Hope Center celebration set for Aug. 23 in Canton
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.
Numerous public comments shared during water board meeting
In Pittsburg on Aug. 13, with over 300 citizens in attendance, the Northeast Texas Regional Water Planning Group (NETRWPG) met at the Region 8 Education Service Center to discuss pressing water management issues, notably the contentious proposal for a new reservoir on Grand Saline Creek.
TxDOT project updates for the week of Aug. 11
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.