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Purchase of Paul Michael building approved in 3-1 vote

7 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-1 vote during their regular meeting Nov. 5, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court approved the purchase of the Paul Michael building in Canton.

Jessica DeVille, a Van Zandt County citizen, was one of several speakers that shared their views about the proposed purchase of the Paul Michael building during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Nov. 5. The commissioners’ court approved the purchase in a 3-1 vote. Photo by David Barber

Northern Lights

7 months ago By News Staff

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This photo of the Northern Lights was taken near the Martins Mill area. Photo by Tim Ball

TxDOT project updates for the week of Nov. 3

8 months ago By News Staff

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of Nov. 3.

Interlocal agreement with NET RMA approved by commissioners’ court

8 months ago By Staff Reports

During a 12-minute special called meeting Oct. 30, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved authorizing VZC Judge Andy Reese to sign an interlocal agreement with the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA).

Blotter

8 months ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 28-Nov.

Canton council abandons Grand Saline Reservoir Plans

8 months ago By Susan Harris

In a surprising turn of events, the Canton City Council has unanimously decided to abandon plans for the Grand Saline Reservoir, a project that has been in the works for over a decade. The decision was made during a Canton City Council meeting Oct.

All 17 Constitutional Amendments approved

8 months ago By Staff Reports

Voters in Van Zandt County approved all 17 Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 4 General Election ballot, according to numbers released by the VZC Clerk’s office.

Money to speak at Veterans Day Ceremony in Canton

8 months ago By Staff Reports

Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money will be the guest speaker for the annual Van Zandt County Veterans Day Ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Canton.

Historical Commission wraps up busy October

8 months ago By Suzanne Bass

The Van Zandt County Historical Commission’s October was a busy one, with members in all parts of the county working to showcase Van Zandt County’s heritage and preserve it for the future. A highlight of the month was the commission’s regular meeting Oct.

Members of the Van Zandt County Historical Commission recently visited the Cana Cemetery including left to right, Jeff Priest, Elvis Allen, Lisa Mays-Gonzalez, and Cindy Cooper. Courtesy photo

Commissioners’ court recognizes employee who is stepping down

8 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting Oct. 22, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court expressed their best wishes to their assistant in their office who will be leaving Oct.

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