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Warm weather greeted those in attendance June 7 during the Hope Center Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser on the parking lots of First Baptist Church in Canton. The community-wide fundraiser featured First Responders, a helicopter, plus farm equipment.

Gavin Anthony Cervantes of Canton earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the Spring 2025 semester, securing a reputable position on Southern Arkansas University’s Dean’s List. Cervantes is a junior Instrumental Music Education major.

Baylor University’s Family CARE program is offering a free in-person training for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on Saturday, June 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wild Rose Retreat at Saline Creek Farm in Grand Saline.

Jerry’s Pizza was the host location June 10 for the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce ‘Mix and Mingle’ event. The event was sponsored by Elliott & Waldron Abstract and Title Company.

According to Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the developers of a lithium battery storage facility being built south of Canton was extended through Wednesday, June 18 by VZC District Judge Chris Martin of the 294th Judicial...

The City of Canton is preparing to host its annual Fourth of July celebration with a full day of activities planned for residents and visitors alike on Friday, July 4.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Retiring Van Zandt County Veterans Service Officer Harry Fontenot was recognized for his 15 years of service by the VZC Commissioners Court June 4 during its regular meeting. “We want to honor Harry Fontenot who retired at the end of the May,” said VZC Judge Andy Reese.

The schedule of activities for the 2025 Summer Reading Program were recently released by the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. The Summer Reading Program opened with a Kickoff Party June 3 with program activities continuing through Friday, July 25.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 will co-sponsor with the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial the Army’s 250th Anniversary. The anniversary will be celebrated at Memorial Plaza at the VZC Veterans Memorial on Saturday evening, June 14, at 1830 hours (6:30 p.m.).

In a press release June 2, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese discussed the topic that will be presented during four Town Hall Meetings throughout the month of June. “The commissioners’ court and I have scheduled four Town Hall Meetings for the month of June,” said Reese.