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Annual Texas A&M Muster held in Canton

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The Van Zandt County Aggie Club held their Annual Aggie Muster at the Van Zandt County Country Club in Canton on April 21. Approximately 40 Texas A&M graduates, family members, and friends gathered for a meal, fellowship, a program, and to honor the memory of three former A&M students who died during the past year.
Approximately 40 Texas A&M graduates, family members, and friends gathered for the annual Aggie Muster held at the Van Zandt Country Club in Canton April 21. The group gathered for a meal, fellowship, a program, and to honor the memory of three former A&M students who died during the past year. Courtesy photo

Scott Snodgrass

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Scott Snodgrass, 52, is married to Chris Snodgrass. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and serves as director of engineering for nTact.
Scott Snodgrass

Blood drive set for May 6 in Canton

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The Carter BloodCare Bus will be conducting a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 603 East Highway 243 in Canton. For more information, contact Lanie Wright at 903571-9667.

Supply of radios approved for Edgewood FD

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a recommendation by Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson, the VZC Commissioners Court approved supplying the Edgewood Fire Department with radios for the new VZC radio emergency system that is currently being installed.

Software upgrade approved by commissioners

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A software upgrade to the Van Zandt County Financial Package received unanimous approval by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting April 24. The upgrade received approval from the commissioners’ court following a presentation by VZC Auditor Sandy Hill.
Van Zandt County Auditor Sandy Hill discussed a proposal regarding a software upgrade to the VZC Financial Package April 24 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. The proposal was unanimously approved by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

National Day of Prayer to be observed

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The 73rd annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday, May 2. The event will be held at the Van Zandt County Court at Law Courtroom inside the VZC Courthouse in Canton with the prayer service beginning at 12:15 p.m. and continuing until 12:45 p.m.