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Vandals well represented on All-District football team

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Three members of the Van Vandal varsity football team received ‘Superlative’ honors as the District 7-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team was recently announced. Coach Jared Moffatt’s Vandals finished 10-4 overall as they advanced to the state quarterfinal round of the Class 4A, Division 2, state playoffs.

The 30-30: Still a great hunting rifle

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Way back in 1962 at the tender age of 12 when I harvested my first whitetail in the pine and hardwood forest of Northeast Texas, I thought my iron-sighted lever action 30-30 was all the rifle I would ever need for hunting deer.
Luke’s first deer rifle was a 30-30 and he still considers it a good caliber for east Texas hunting. Photo by Luke Clayton

Manna Food Bank serves as lifeline for VZC

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In the heart of Canton, Manna Food Bank stands as a beacon of hope for families in need. Estab-lished in 1984 by a dedicated group of ministers, this vital community resource has evolved over the decades to meet the growing demands of families facing food insecurity.
Manna Food Bank serves as lifeline for VZC

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The annual Van Zandt County Friends of the Library Christmas Bow Project is held every year to fund the purchase of new children’s books for the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. “Every individual or business who donates will have their name on a bow decorating the library Christmas tree,” said a VZC Friends of the Library Christmas Bow Project spokesperson.

University News

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Fall graduation held Dec. 13, 14 at UT-Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler recognized Fall 2024 degree candidates during Fall 2024 Commencement December 13-14 at the UT-Tyler R.