Gun Show coming to Canton Civic Center
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The Canton Civic Center, located at 800 Flea Market Road in Canton, will be hosting a Gun Show March 8-10. The show will take place from 4-8 p.m.
February 2024
Whitton FD to host fundraiser March 9
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The Whitton Fire Department volunteers will host a hamburger supper fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9.
Candidates discuss ‘Constitutional Sheriff’ movement
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susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County residents gathered at the Silver Spur Resort in Canton Feb. 19 to listen to the candidates running for the position of VZC Sheriff.
Early voting ends for Primary Election
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting ended March 1 for the March 5 Primary Election. As of the end of the business day Feb. 28, a total of 3,077 votes had been cast during the first nine days of Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.
LaPrade facing three opponents in VZC Pct. 1 Commissioner’s race
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During the Feb. 19 candidate forum at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton, four candidates running for the Van Zandt County Pct. 1 seat shared their views, Incumbent Chad LaPrade is being challenged by Mitch Curtis, Brandon Holland, and Mike Taylor as the candidates took turns addressing the audience and sharing their visions for the precinct.
Van ISD announces Hall of Fame members
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn announced the names of five new members that will be inducted into the Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame later this year. The announcement was made during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board Feb.
County sends traffic study letter to TxDOT
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Citing speed limit concerns, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the signing of a letter to be sent to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding two intersections on State Highway 64.
Richard Allen Moore
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1961 - 2024 Richard Allen Moore, 62, of Wills Point, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Dallas. He was born on August 30, 1961, in Terrell.
Monteen Bullard
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1934 - 2024 Services for Monteen Bullard, 89, of Canton, were held Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roberson offi ciating. Interment was in Haven of Memories.