VZC Fair Junior Livestock Market Auction held
The Van Zandt County Fair Junior Livestock Market Auction was held Friday, April 3, during the VZC Fair at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. Proceeds went to FFA and 4-H exhibitors.
Lifestyle
Texas Bank and Trust announces officer promotions
Texas Bank and Trust announced multiple officer promotions at its employee awards dinner held in Longview on March 17. Among those recognized were Lance Tate who was promoted to assistant vice president and commercial lender and Blake Waymire, promoted to banking officer, lending.
Briefs
Submitted by Karen Alfano, Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicist Do you have Native Americans in your family tree?
St. Justin’s Episcopal Church hosting Annual Garage Sale
St Justin’s Episcopal Church is having their Annual Garage Sale. The congregation of St. Justin’s has been preparing for their annual garage sale over the past several weeks by cleaning out closets in preparation for the upcoming sale.
Local organization working to eliminate hunger in VZC
Love and Grace Family Resource Ministry in Canton continues to emphasize that their main goal is to do all they can to try to eliminate hunger in Van Zandt County.
THE HEART OF CANTON
Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce presented “The Heart of Canton” Feb. 26 at First Baptist Church, where the community gathered for a heartwarming breakfast to honor local nonprofits.
DAR begins 250th anniversary celebration in style
The National Society Daughters of the Americal Revolution (NSDAR), Neches River Chapter, celebrated the American Revolution and the upcoming 250th birthday of the nation on Feb. 23 with a visit to The American Revolution Experience exhibit in Mabank.
CARES provides information about emergency events
Canton Area Radio Emergency Services (CARES) is a Van Zandt County 501c3 non-profit organization. It was founded in 2018 and serves all Van Zandt County and surrounding counties.
Bridger speaks during Canton Lions Club meeting
Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger was the guest speaker Feb. 18 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.
Texas Workforce Commission representatives speak at meeting
On Feb. 11, the Canton Lions Club was honored to hear about the Texas Workforce Commission- Vocational Rehabilitation Services from three individuals who were passionate about their programs: Jordan Locke, MS, CRC, Community Outreach and Awareness Specialist; Rhonda Moore, LPC, transition...
