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Body susan@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Lions Club gathered at Ole West Bean and Burger on April 2 at its regular luncheon meeting to honor the rich history of the Van Zandt County Poor Farm, coinciding with the celebration of 175 years of Texas independence from 1836 to 2011.

Body A young 13-year-old cancer patient from Houston who became nationally known during U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address earlier this year was named as an ‘Honorary Deputy’ in the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department during a special ceremony April 4 in Canton.

Body Canton city officials and Canton Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board members and staff were among those in attendance April 7 on a cool, windy day for a Groundbreaking Ceremony to expand the Canton Industrial Park.

Body On a front-page cutline in last week’s issue, it was stated that the Dinner on Main Street event was one of the chief fundraisers for the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce. The event was actually one of the chief fundraisers for Canton Main Street, not the chamber.

Body Texas Bank and Trust has announced promotions of two officers in its Van Zandt County branch locations.

Body The Republican Women’s Club of Van Zandt County will be staying busy during the month of April. On Saturday, April 12, the organization will be involved with the Women’s League Garage Sale.

Body St. Justin’s Episcopal Church will be celebrating Holy Week Services next week.

Body Van Zandt County Aggie Club President Tim Burke has announced that Muster 2025 will be hosted by the VZC A&M Club starting at 6 p.m. Monday, April 21 at The Old School Museum located at 701 North Green Street in Grand Saline.

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 April 7.

Body The annual Canton Eagle Relays were held March 27 at Norris Birdwell Stadium with 10 schools participating in varsity and junior varsity boys’ and girls’ divisions. Canton’s varsity boys’ won their division while the varsity girls’ finished third in their division.