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Body The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 2.

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Body Tommy Forgue was approved as the new Van Zandt County Veterans Service Officer May 21 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting. Forgue, who will be succeeding Harry Fontenot on June 1, was introduced to the commissioners’ court and those in attendance by VZC Pct.

Body With the help of a number of law enforcement agencies in the investigation including the Canton Police Department, a Jefferson man has been found guilty of federal sex trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the beginning of the regular meeting May 21 of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court, VZC Judge Andy Reese announced that there will be a series of Town Hall meetings, one in each precinct, scheduled during the month of June.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Feeding the hungry in Van Zandt County was the topic of discussion May 21 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon held at Native Son located on the downtown square in Canton.

Body The Canton City Council convened for its regular meeting on May 20 at Canton City Hall, marking a significant evening filled with important discussions and community recognition.

Body The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the developers of a lithium battery storage facility being built south of Canton has been extended through Wednesday, June 4.

Body Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese will be the guest speaker during the Annual Memorial Day Program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the VZC Veterans Memorial located at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243 in Canton.

Body Governor Greg Abbott announced May 15 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who failed to appear for his court date while out on bond for capital murder.