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I got up early, a good hour before the rest of my family who was still comfortable snoozing away in our little ‘hunting cabins.’ My plan was to head out to a nearby wooded hillside covered in oaks in hopes of using my rattling horns (antlers) to entice a big buck within shooting range.

Before announcing that the burn ban in Van Zandt County was being lifted, VZC Fire Marshal had another announcement to make to the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Nov. 6.

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Following the lead of results nationwide Nov. 5 during the General Election, Republicans in Van Zandt County made a strong showing as final voting results were released by the VZC Clerk’s office.

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Exciting developments are underway at First Baptist Church (FBC), Canton as the church looks forward to a new building dedicated to enhancing its Student Ministry. With a history of leading many individuals to Jesus and nurturing their spiritual growth, FBC Canton is addressing pressing space issues that have arisen due to its growing congregation.

Food Cycle Science Corporation (‘Food Cycle Science’ or ‘FCS’) is excited to announce a new partnership with Sanitation Solutions/Waste Connections (‘WC’), a leading provider of solid waste management services including collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal, and the City of Canton.

Phase 3 of the FM 859/Interstate 20 bridge replacement project was recently released by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The newly constructed bridge is scheduled to open Nov. 7 but there will be closures for reconstruction from the Canton Village Apartments to the 1-20 frontage road.

The annual Canton Main Street Trick or Treating downtown on the square drew a large crowd of children and adults Oct. 31 as downtown businesses stayed open late to hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters. Several organizations set up tables around the square to hand out information and to answer questions from the public on a nearly perfect weather night for Halloween.

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