August 2023
First contest winner to be announced Sept. 3
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The winner of Football Contest No. 1 will be announced in the Sunday, Sept.
Football season underway in VZC
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All six Van Zandt County schools were scheduled to open their 2023 varsity football regular season schedules Aug. 25.
Budget modified, proposed tax rate approved by commissioners’ court
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With a standing room only crowd in attendance, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously modified their fiscal year 2024 budget and approved their FY 2024 tax rate during a special called meeting Aug. 23.
Community Health Fair set for Sept. 23
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Preparations for the 2023 Community Health Fair in Canton are continuing. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m.
Winter Pasture Program set for Aug. 29
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The Extension Livestock/Forage Committee from Van Zandt County will be sponsoring a Winter Pasture Program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the VZC Farm Bureau building, located at 220 Burnett Trail, in Canton.
Two Carter BloodCare events scheduled for September
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There will be two Carter BloodCare events during the month of September in Canton. One will be held at the Walmart Supercenter, located at 603 East Highway 243, from 2-6 p.m.
Terrell FD assists Scurry in stable fire
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The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to assist the Scurry Fire Department on Aug. 18.
Candidate debate set for Aug. 28
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Committee members vetting questions, debate panelists asking the questions, and a tentative debate format for the Texas House, District 2, Republican Party candidate debate in Van Zandt County has been released.
