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It promises to be a busy week from March 29-April 5 during the 67th Annual Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. The AgriScience Fair, Container Grown Plants, Floral Cup, Public Speaking, and Robotics competitions all required a submission of entry on March 1.

On March 12, 2025, deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Precinct 2 area of Van Zandt County for a burglary that had already occurred, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly.

A Canton man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a wire fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Mc-Glothin, Jr.

On March 10, the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County convened with a robust turnout and an agenda filled with important discussions and insights. Club members were treated to a wealth of information regarding property taxes, local governance, and community engagement.

Candidates in the May 3 Van Zandt County city and school elections are reminded to turn in their Candidate Questionnaires and photos to the offi ce of in Canton by 3 p.m. Friday, April 4.

A combined operation between the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team, DEA, HSI (Homeland Security Investigations), along with Hunt County Deputies shut down a major illegal drug operation in Van Zandt County.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report for the time period of March 11-18. Trevor Paul Black, 33, Wills Point, Endanger to child, injury to child/elderly /disabled w inj.

A wanted felon was stopped by Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department patrol deputies resulting in additional charges being filed, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly. Deputy Juan Cortez took a stolen vehicle report on March 10.

Bright Star Baptist Church, located at 6833 FM 1395, Wills Point, will be having Revival services March 30 through April 2 with Bro. Dennis Erwin preaching.

Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money has filed two bills aimed at incentivizing development and increasing feasibility of smallscale farming. “Rural farmers, ranchers, and small businesses are the backbone of Texas’ economy,” said Money.