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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...

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.

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.

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.