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susan@vanzandtnews.com The Republican Club of Van Zandt County gathered for a productive meeting at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton Oct. 27, where members engaged in discussions about local governance, upcoming elections, and community initiatives.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of Oct. 27.

The Carter BloodCare Bus will be having a blood drive from 12:30-6 p.m. Monday, Nov.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 21-28.

The Texas Star Quilters Guild (TSQG) will be having its annual Quilt Show and shopping extravaganza on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Less than a week after the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court implementing a burn ban, the VZC Fire Marshal’s office announced Oct. 27 that the burn ban had been rescinded.

J. E. Rhodes Elementary School first grader Kaitlyn McKinney received a ‘Vantastic’ award from the Van School Board during its regular meeting Oct. 20.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Constable Bob Keltner is wanting drivers to pay closer attention as deer season arrives as local authorities are reporting a significant rise in vehicle versus deer crashes.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Suzanne Duke recognized public officials in attendance Oct. 27 during the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Club of VZC at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. Candidates for the March 2026 Primary Election in VZC were given an opportunity to speak during the meeting. Story on page 5A. Photo by Faith Caughron

Early Voting for the General Election ended Oct. 31 in Van Zandt County.