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Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese announced recently that there will be a public election equipment demonstration beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Canton Civic Center., located at 800 Flea Market Road in Canton. The demonstration is open to all registered voters in VZC.

Treasures from the past were featured in a horseshoe sculpture that was officially unveiled by the City of Canton during a special outdoor ceremony June 9 near downtown Canton. The sculpture, meticulously crafted by Van Zandt County artist Jon Wiley Keen, was unveiled during the ceremony at the intersection of State Highway 64 and Grand Saline Street.

Family research is about more than names and dates. It can yield information on one’s health. At the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society’s regular meeting on Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., the speaker, LaDonna Garner, will give the presentation “Recording Family Health History.”

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a special election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 7 to select a new state representative in Texas House District 2 to replace Bryan Slaton.

Kristen Washington has filed to run as the Democratic candidate to fill the vacancy for State Representative, House District 2. Cerrie Drake-Terry will serve as her Treasurer. A Special Election has been called for November 7, 2023 to fill the vacancy created by Bryan Slaton.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A proclamation designating the week of June 11 as ‘Flag Week’ and Wednesday, June 14, as ‘Flag Day’ in Van Zandt County were approved in a 3-0 vote by the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting June 7.

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese announced recently that there will be a public election equipment demonstration beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Canton Civic Center, located at 800 Flea Market Road in Canton. The demonstration is open to all registered voters in VZC.

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Event Director The highly anticipated 11th Annual Summer JuneBug Festival in Ben Wheeler is set to kick off on Friday, June 16 at 5 p.m. The festival, hosted at The Forge Bar and Grill, located at 1610 Farm to Market Road 279, promises to be a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community. With an array of talented artisans, captivating performances, and a family-friendly atmosphere, the festival aims to unite residents and visitors alike in the spirit of creativity.