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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the fol-lowing construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the weeks of July 14 and July 21.

Andrews Behavioral Health invites residents across five East Texas counties to participate in an important Community Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey.

On July 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins at noon on Monday, July 21.

On Monday, June 30, newly elected officers for Masonic Lodge Castillian #141 in Canton were officially installed for 2025-26. The event was witnessed by family members, friends, and local Eastern Star Chapter members.

Carter BloodCare will have a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the fol-lowing construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County dur-ing the week of July 7. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

In Van Zandt County, the need for compassionate volunteers to support abused and neglected children is growing. Currently, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Kids of East Texas is facing a critical challenge.

During an afternoon special called meeting of the Canton City Council July 3, council members approved in a 3-0 vote a resolution opposing a groundwater permit application dealing with the development of high-capacity wells drawing from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams expressed concerns over VZC’s current ambulance service contract with Christus EMS regarding response times and overall service July 1 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

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