News

Body Requests for proposals regarding American Rescue Plan Funding projects received unanimous approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting May 11.

Body East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 7 at 508 East Oak St., Edgewood..

Body Canton’s Kid Fish Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14, on Two Acre Lake, located on Arnold Paul Road by the Canton Animal Shelter. Attendees are asked to bring their own tackle and gear this year, fishermen will be fishing for catfish.

Body Youth Services Librarian Jordin Shilling has released information regarding a new event held at the Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library. According to Shilling, the library will be holding a ‘Build-A-Rama’ every Wednesday from 3-5 p.m.

Body On Sunday, May 1, a post surfaced on Facebook of an individual making threats of violence with a firearm catching the attention of Van Zandt County courthouse staff who in turn notified the Canton Police Department and the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office.

Body The 8 Annual Canton Rotary Club Spelling Bee was held at the Van Zandt County Fair on March 31. The competition was open to any 4th, 5 or 6 grade student at a Van Zandt County school, public, private or homeschool.

Body The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court met in an emergency session on Wednesday, May 4.

Body After six years of service, City of Van Administrator Charles West has announced his resignation to accept the position of city manager in Bulverde, Texas, located 25 miles north of San Antonio.

Body Anita Lewis has been promoted to senior vice president and regional retail manager for Texas Bank and Trust’s DFW Region according to an announcement made at the bank’s employee awards dinner held on March 22.

Body East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 7 at 508 East Oak St., Edgewood..