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Brooklynn Peoples crowned Miss VZC

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Brooklynn Peoples, daughter of Cassie and Josh Peoples, was crowned as the 2025 Miss Van Zandt County March 29 during the 67th Annual VZC Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. She also placed first in the Talent, Party Dress, and Photogenic categories. The events at the fair and rodeo continued through April 5. Photo by Faith Caughron
Brooklynn Peoples, daughter of Cassie and Josh Peoples, was crowned as the 2025 Miss Van Zandt County March 29 during the 67th Annual VZC Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. She also placed first in the Talent, Party Dress, and Photogenic categories. The events at the fair and rodeo continued through April 5. Photo by Faith Caughron

Canton EDC to break ground on Industrial Park expansion

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The Canton Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has announced a Groundbreaking Ceremony for a significant expansion of Industrial Park #1, located at 1171 Industry Drive, Canton. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7.

Town Hall Meeting held in Van to discuss upcoming bond election

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An estimated 20 citizens were in attendance April 1 for a Town Hall Meeting at Van City Hall to discuss an upcoming $3.5 million Bond Election scheduled for May 3. Van Interim City Manager Jeff Hudgens led a power-point presentation discussing the need to re-drill Water Well #3, one of four water wells in the city.
Van Interim City Manager Jeff Hudgens led in a Town Hall Meeting April 1 at Van City Hall to share information and answer questions concerning the $3.5 million bond election scheduled for May 3. If approved by the voters, the funds will be used to redrill Water Well #3, one of four water wells in the city. Photo by David Barber

Martins Mill to celebrate state championships April 10

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The Martins Mill community will have the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of their Mustang and Lady Mustang varsity Class 2A, Division 2, State Basketball Championships with a Parade and Rally starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10.

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Canton, Van, and Wills Point were among the teams that competed March 27 in the annual Canton Eagle Relays at Norris Birdwell Stadium. For results and more photos, see Page 9A and Page 10A. Photo by Faith Caughron