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Celebrating his 200th day in office, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese was the guest speaker July 19 at the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon held at the Van Zandt Country Club. Reese, who was sworn in as VZC judge Jan.

Three new appointments to the City of Van’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors were unanimously approved by the Van City Council during its regular and Van Mayor Pro-Tem Ernie Burns were named to the EDC board with the appointment of Burns creating the most conversation among the council members. Lopez and Wheeler were not in attendance during the July 13 council meeting.

Good Hope Baptist Church, located at 150 VZ County Road 3108, will host their 5th Sunday Singing event from 2-4 p.m. July 30.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Jul. 18-- Jul.

On July 27, 2023, North Texas VA Health Care System, in cooperation with Veterans Benefit Administration, hosted a Summer VetFest to inform Veterans, their families, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned.

Hazardous driving conditions in and around two Canton area spots took center stage last week with State Senator Bob Hall sending a letter to the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin July 14. “I write to request that Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) take prompt action to remedy dangerous traffic conditions at two locations along state highways in Canton, Texas: the exit where IH-20 and State Highway 64 intersect northwest of Canton and State Highway 243 near the west entrance to the Walmart Supercenter,” explained Hall.

Drivers continue to choose to go too fast on Texas roads, making speed the number one contributing factor in traffic crashes. That’s why TxDOT is partnering with law enforcement on the “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign to urge motorists to slow down.

White Deer Landing held its Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting at the Chapel of the Lake Church on Saturday, July 15. The guest speaker was Jill Dutton, a candidate for the vacant Texas District 2, House of Representatives seat. Dutton introduced herself, shared her background, and explained her position on various issues facing the citizens of District 2 and Texas before answering questions from the Neighborhood Crime Watch members. Eighteen people attended the meeting including Diana Moreland, Pete Cook, Mario Martin, Judy Kelsey, Floy and Crystal Yates, Chuck and Julie Hoey, James Brown, Lorinda Stewart, Michel Kellar, Jerry Marsh, Larry Marsh, Pastor Doug Erickson, Valerie Parent, Monette Baldwin, Steven Stewart and Melinda Hardin.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jul. 11-Jul.

Mabank Police Officers responded to a reported shooting July 13 in the 1400 block of Pharm Hills Road in the city. When officers arrived, they found a adult male with an apparent gunshot wound to the head inside the residence according to a release from Mabank Police Department posted on social media.