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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently said that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.94 billion in June, 0.4 percent more than in June 2023. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June.

NEW CANTON ROTARY OFFICERS

The Van Zandt County and Smith County offices of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension have combined forces to sponsor a ‘Fight Human Trafficking’ educational workshop starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Tyler Junior College West Campus.

According to Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese, VZC has been approved for federal assistance from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) for the recent storms between April 26, 2024 - June 5, 2024.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library was abuzz with excitement June 28 as the library welcomed ‘Wildlife on the Move,’ featuring an experienced animal presenter dedicated to educating people about the natural world. This special presentation was part of the VZC/Sarah Norman Library Summer Reading program which is being held every Friday through July at the library.

VAN FREEDOM BOOM

David Barber has been named editor of the Canton Herald, Wills Point Chronicle and Van Zandt News. The announcement was made by John Buzzetta, president of Van Zandt Newspapers, LLC, which publishes the newspapers.

FREEDOM BOOM