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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 25. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

According to Wills Point Police Department social media, the Wills Point Police Department arrested 25-year-old Eli Joshua Steele of Terrell in connection with multiple felony charges related to child exploitation.

According to Van Zandt County Sheriff’s social media, a traffic stop by the VZC Interdiction Team on July 9 led to the discovery of over two pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of a local man.

On July 21, the Canton School Board held its monthly school board meeting focusing on various updates and plans for the upcoming school year. The meeting commenced with a prayer for wisdom and guidance in the decisions to be made, emphasizing the importance of community support.

Transform Coaching Founder and Leadership Coach Todd Roberts was the guest speaker July 23 during the regular weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at Van Zandt Country Club.

Canton Main Street and Visit Canton will be hosting and presenting the Summer Street Dance during First Monday Weekend starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, on the street in front of Canton City Hall located at 201 North Buffalo Street.

In a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Grand Saline City Council rescinded a 2010 resolution that originally supported the City of Canton’s effort to pursue construction of a new reservoir for water supply needs.

Few things are more exciting to hunters than scouting new land they plan to hunt, and this is the time of year when many hunters are exploring the land they plan to hunt this fall. Depending upon the size of the property, this can be a daunting task.

In the last few years, a huge shift in consumer behavior has occurred, with more and more people purchasing items online. It’s estimated that by 2040, e-commerce will facilitate over 95 percent of all mobile purchases.

A look back at the evolution of the Van Zandt County Regional Airport, formerly known as Wills Point Municipal Airport, reveals a remarkable transformation that has shaped the region’s aviation landscape.