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An agreement between Van Zandt County and the Fruitvale Water Supply Corporation (FWSC) regarding improvements for the corporation’s water supply was approved Nov. 10 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.

Members of the Van City Council voiced their displeasure Nov. 11 over the lack of progress at the new McMillan Park.

The Edgewood Heritage Festival was held Nov. 13, in downtown Edgewood. The festival was a success with a large number of attendees strolling through the Edgewood Heritage Museum displays, looking at classic cars, shopping merchants and testing out a number of festival foods. Event participants dressed in period costume with live demonstrations of a blacksmith, musical entertainment and more.

The filing period for the 2022 Texas primary elections opened on Nov. 13, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for spots on the March 1, 2022, primary ballot.

With a winning percentage of 69, Glenn McNeill Jr. of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No.

The City of Van is planning a busy holiday season as events scheduled for the months of November and December have been released. There will be a Snow Slide downtown from 2-6 p.m.

“Bible Talks” will be held on from 7:30 -8:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 17 and 24 and the Canton Senior Citizen Center, 200 Groves St., Canton. The event is open to the public. “Come hear the simple teachings of Jesus. No collections are ever taken,” organizers said. For more information contact Hannah Basham at 713-446-8244.

– Residents living in and around Canton, can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Mill Creek Ranch Resort will host this community event on Nov. 18. The site is located at 1880 N Trade Days Blvd in Canton.