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The Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo hosted a Horse Show March 31 at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. The results were as follows: Speed Event Champion Age 10 and under: Bess Talbott.

The 74th Annual National Day of Prayer program is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, in the Van Zandt County District Courtroom in the VZC Courthouse. The program, which is held each year on the first Thursday in May, will run from 12:15-12:45 p.m.

The Van Zandt County Aggie Club held their 2025 Aggie Muster Ceremony Monday, April 21 at the Old School Museum in Grand Saline. There were 27 Aggies and 16 guests in attendance, some coming from as far away as Kansas.

The Locust Grove Cemetery Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday, May 4 in the Hiram Community, 5780 FM 2965, Wills Point.

The Canton Independent School District held its regular monthly school board meeting on April 21 with various recognitions, updates, and discussions on school operations and improvements. Special guests and recognition at the meeting began with a warm introduction from Canton Intermediate School Principal Dr.

Following much discussion, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a resolution during its regular meeting April 23 regarding the potential use of Certificates of Obligation (CO) for renovations at the VZC Courthouse and the Paul Michael building in Canton. The resolution reads as follows: ‘Whereas, the VZC Commissioners Court has the obligation to determine the acquisition, retrofitting, renovation, and equipping of county offices including the renovation of the existing courthouse; and ‘Whereas, the members of the VZC Commissioners Court have considered the necessity of additional space for county government operations due to the population growth of the county; and ‘Whereas, the members of the VZC Commissioner Court have the opportunity to acquire 1930 North Trade Days Blvd (Paul Michael building) as an annex to the VZC Courthouse; and ‘Whereas, said building will need renovation which is not currently in the existing Fiscal Year 2025 budget; and ‘Whereas, there has been considerable discussion among the citizens of VZC about how to raise money for renovating any future county building which may either be through certificates of obligation or via a bond election; and ‘Whereas, after discussion in a public forum considering both of these options; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED ‘That the VZC Commissioners Court, having considered the options and potential for renovating 1930 North Trade Days Blvd. and the existing courthouse resolves that if a tax increase would be necessary for renovation of any county building, the VZC Commissioners Court will propose a bond election, and not issue or propose a Certificate of Obligation, which the citizens of VZC shall vote to approve or deny.’

First Baptist Church of Canton, located at 303 South Athens Street, will be hosting an Open House and Dedication Service for the Grand Opening of their new Student Center facility Wednesday, April 30.

A senior citizen group that meets regularly at Anytime Fitness in Canton took time to honor the memory of their senior member April 12. Liston Barber of Martins Mill, the oldest member of ‘The Old Timers Club’ senior citizen fitness group, passed away March 17 at the age of 99.

Early Voting for the Canton School Board election began Tuesday, April 22 and will continue through Tuesday, April 29. Election Day is Saturday, May 3.

The Canton City Council convened on April 15 to discuss various community matters. The meeting opened with an invocation emphasizing gratitude and refl ection on the meaning of Easter followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.