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VZC Child Welfare Board provides update

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The Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board works hard for around 100 foster children in VZC. They provide allowances, clothing, birthdays, peewee sports fees, college tuition, rehabilitative equipment for injuries, Christmas presents, and other expenses.
Blue Compass RV presented a donation check last month to the Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board that helped in providing toys for many children in need during the Christmas season. Blue Compass RV’s theme for December 2023 was ‘Give Back.’ Courtesy photo

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz visits Canton

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United States Senator Ted Cruz made a visit to Canton Jan. 5 at the Silver Spur Resort to campaign for Texas House District 2 Republican Party Candidate Brent Money.
United States Senator Ted Cruz was in Canton Jan. 5 to campaign for Brent Money at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton. An estimated 400 people were in attendance. Courtesy photo

Free political campaign announcements available

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Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. will publish, at no cost, one article, not to exceed 350 words, and a photograph for each candidate that has filed for Van Zandt County office in advance of the March 5 Primary Election.

Money, Dutton hold debate prior to Jan. 30 election

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An overflow crowd at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton Jan. 9 was in attendance for the one and only VZC debate featuring the two remaining Republican Party candidates that are competing for the current Texas House District 2 state representative seat.
Texas House District 2 Republican Party candidates Brent Money and Jill Dutton await a question from the moderator during a debate held Jan. 9 at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. The debate was sponsored by the VZC Republican Party. The special election for the vacant state representative seat is scheduled for Jan. 30. Photo by David Barber

Lady Vandals split four in Dallas Tournament

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The Van Lady Vandals split four games in the Dallas ISD Holiday Tournament Dec. 27, 28 after losing to two Class 6A teams and defeating a previously undefeated Dallas team and a Class 5A school.

GS FFA member awarded National degree

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Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
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