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Students in the graduating classes of 2026 and 2027 can sign up to participate in this year’s Engage program offered through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Student Success Series. The program helps students develop leadership skills, explore potential career opportunities, network with their peers in the area and meet Farm Bureau staff and members.

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), scheduled for March 2-8, 2025, is a collaborative initiative between the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This annual event is dedicated to educating consumers about their rights and providing essential information to help them recognize and avoid scams, fraud, and identity theft.

In the morning hours of Feb. 21, a Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle located along VZCR 2142 in VZC.

Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer is encouraging citizens in VZC to sign up for the new ‘Smart 911’ system. “This system allows the VZC Fire Marshals Office (VZCFMO) and the VZC Emergency Management Office to send emergency notifications directly to your phone and/or e-mail,” emphasized Palmer.

During their regular monthly meeting Feb. 17, the Canton School Board received an update on the construction of the new high school and the new multi-purpose facility. Trustee Dr. Leslea Evans was not present at the meeting.

Farmers and ranchers fromVan Zandt County helped shape national agricultural policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th annual convention in SanAntonio. The Texas delegation helped chart the course for the national organization through the policy session.

On Feb. 19, the Canton Lions Club held an engaging program focused on the municipal food waste diversion initiative known as the Food Cycle program. The event took place during the club’s weekly luncheon at a new location, Craft 64, where members gathered to learn about converting food waste into a nutrient- rich soil additive.

Through a Facebook post Feb. 19, the Canton Grand Safari Adventure, located at 9515 FM 1255 in Grand Saline, issued a response to a search warrant served at the business by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

On Feb. 18, the Canton City Council convened for its regular meeting presided over by Mayor Lou Ann Everett.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com An estimated 150 concerned citizens were in attendance to hear updates on current and proposed battery energy storage facilities in Van Zandt County during a meeting held Feb. 20 at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton.