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TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the Tyler District during the week of Aug. 17, 2026. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

The Van Zandt Coun - ty Commissioners Court switched gears from its re - cent focus on establishing a budget for the 2026-'27 fiscal year during its most recent regularly scheduled session August 12, discuss - ing a series of items related to the November 2026 elec - tion.

Canton Lions Club Secretary Van Zandt County Precinct 2 Justice-of-the-Peace Court is a constitutional ovce in Van Zandt County, Texas, with roots dating back to the early days of Texas statehood.

Correspondent Texas State Comptroller Don Huvnes issued a press release August 12, announcing that his ovce would be sending local governments $1.4 bil - lion in sales tax allocations for the month, an increase of 13.6 percent over what the comp - troller's ovce released to local governments back...

I guess most of us outdoor types have equipment that we’ve become fond of over the years. For some, it might be an old outboard motor that was acquired years ago that just refuses to wear out.

With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it's no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate savings opportunities.

Come join the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society to discover how to uncover your Scottish Roots. Our guest speaker will be Sara Cochran. She is a fulltime professional genealogist with over 25 years of experience.

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Van Zandt County/ Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton are sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, August 13.

After more than 3,200 traffic crashes in school zones or involving school buses last year, Texans are reminded to drive safe and smart Why this matters Traffic crashes in Texas school zones increased 12% from 2024 to 2025.

n a press release from Mabank Police Chief Keith Bradshaw, on Friday, July 31, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers with the Mabank Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of State Highway 198 and the westbound service road of U.S. Highway 175 in reference to a two-vehicle crash.