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The Whitton Fire Department volunteers will host a hamburger supper fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9.

The Canton Civic Center, located at 800 Flea Market Road in Canton, will be hosting a Gun Show March 8-10. The show will take place from 4-8 p.m.

Are you wanting to re-establish your pasture or just make sure your pasture is supporting your operation to the max? Stop by the Van Zandt Farm Bureau in Canton at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, to pick up a free soil testing kit and learn about the sample collection process, the forms, and the reasons why you should soil test.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter received some unexpected good news Feb. 13 as he was named as a recipient of a special service award from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County residents gathered to listen to the opening statements of the candidates running for the position of VZC Tax Assessor Collector during a Feb. 19 candidate debate held at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton.

susan@vanzandtnews.com With current Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson choosing not to seek re-election, the door opened for three candidates to sign up for the opportunity in the March 5 Primary Election to fill the seat.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a presentation and recommendation by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Melonie Williams, the VZC Commissioners Court approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Kaufman County to house inmates, when needed, at their facility.

The Spirit and Squirt Horse Rescue Spring Concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds located at 24792 State Highway 64 in Canton. The concert will feature ‘Jimmy Lewis & 8 Second Ride Band.’ There will be free entry, but parking will be $20 per vehicle.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com As of the end of the business day Feb. 21, a total of 732 votes had been cast during the first two days of Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.

Representatives from several law enforcement agencies, First Responders, school district, and city officials throughout Van Zandt County were among those gathered to hear and share information regarding VZC’s plans for the Monday, April 8 Total Solar Eclipse event.