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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Event preparations for the annual July 4 celebration in downtown Canton are continuing as more information about the activities was recently released. The activities downtown, sponsored by the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 5 p.m.

‘Kids in the Kitchen’.

Around 30 balloonists are set to take flight Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 for the annual Tailwind Regional Balloon Festival on the west side of the First Monday grounds located off FM 859 in Canton.

For the 15th year in a row, the Van Zandt County Historical Commission has received recognition for their work from the Texas Historical Commission in Austin.

Join writers and authors of all levels for the 18th Annual East Texas Writers Guild Summer Conference on Saturday, July 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jun. 20-Jun.

The City of Van got a jump on Fourth of July, hosting its seventh annual Freedom Boom at McMillan Park June 24. The day-long event included familiar family favorites including live music, bounce houses, vendors, and an event-closing fireworks show that elicited “oohs” and “aahs” from attendees.

Blood donors are lifesavers for local patients who need transfusions. This includes children fighting cancer, mothers going through difficult childbirths, family members who require surgery, and grandparents with health issues, among many others in need.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that no-cost meal sites will open across Texas when schools close for summer.

The University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A).