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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of Nov. 3.

During a 12-minute special called meeting Oct. 30, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved authorizing VZC Judge Andy Reese to sign an interlocal agreement with the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA).

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Depending on the results of the regular season finales Nov. 7 for all five Van Zandt County varsity football teams, there was the possibility of having all five teams qualify for post-season play, including three with district championship hopes.

With his prediction in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Russell Atteberry of Edgewood is the winner of Football Contest #10 in the Atteberry, along with Gary Norman of Canton and Jimmy Mitchell of Athens, all finished with winning percentages of 71 each forcing the ‘tie-breaker’ game to be used to break the deadlock. In the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Atteberry predicted that the Georgia Bulldogs would defeat the Florida Gators by seven points while Norman chose Georgia to win by 24 points.

Wallace Methodist Church, located at 151 VZCR 2501 in Canton, will host its Annual Pie Auction Saturday, Nov. 22.

As November unfolds, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) invites consumers across East Texas and beyond to show appreciation for local businesses marking their place in the community. The BBB urges East Texans to submit reviews, refer trusted companies to friends and family, engage with businesses on social media, make purchases at local establishments, and take part in special promotions or events.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 28-Nov.