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EXIT Realty Pro in Canton recently announced the addition of Kristina Stewart to its team of real estate professionals. 'We’re excited to welcome Kristina to EXIT Realty,' said Mike Murdock, Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty Pro.

Operation Christmas Child has announced that they will be hosting a Project Leader Workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church located at 10519 FM 344 East in Whitehouse.

The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 1. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

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It will be another busy summer coming up at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton June 3 through July 17 as the 2026 Summer Schedule was recently released. The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Schedule will be ‘Unearth a Story.’

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Beginning January 1, 2027, Van Zandt County will have a new VZC Criminal District Attorney and a new VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner following results in the May 26 Republican Party Runoff Elections.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution approving the formation of and participation in a Sub-Regional Planning Commission with Smith County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 391, was tabled by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court May 20 during its regular meeting.

Families looking for activities to keep themselves busy and entertained during the summer months will have plenty to see and do during the months with three major events planned at Jack Lester Park in Wills Point over successive weekends.

The 10th Annual Van Freedom Boom, celebrating America’s 250th birthday, continues to be in the planning stages. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m.

The Wills Point High School Class of 2026 made the transition from high school seniors to high school graduates May 22, participating in commencement exercises at Ken Autry Davis Field.