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History of Van to be featured following oil festival parade

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Visitors to the Van Oil Festival are invited to a special free event focusing on the unique history of Van. On Saturday, Oct.19, immediately after the Van Oil Festival Parade, Dwayne and Cathy Wheeler will lead a tour, by bicycle or car (participants’ choice), to view all eight historical markers in Van.

New VZC agricultural extension agent introduced

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Leon Watson was introduced as the new Van Zandt County agricultural extension agent Oct. 9 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners’ Court.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service District Extension Administrator Hurley Miller (foreground) introduced new Van Zandt County Extension Agent Leon Watson Oct. 9 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Photo by David Barber

Fall festivals in full swing in VZC

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While the temperatures outside recently might indicate something different, it is officially fall in Van Zandt County as a number of festivals are scheduled throughout the month of October. Young and old alike will have plenty of opportunities to visit several outdoor events over the coming days and here a just a few of the activities happening in VZC.

Correction

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A legal notice regarding a ‘Notice of General Election’ in the Martins Mill ISD printed in the Oct. 6 issue of the News was incorrect. The correct legal notice is printed in this issue of the News. The News regrets the error.

Quilt Show scheduled for Oct. 18, 19 in Canton

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The Texas Star Quilters Guild, a nonprofit organization located in Canton, is holding its annual Quilt Show at the Canton Civic Center on Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct.

Community-wide free meal scheduled for GS Homecoming

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The Friends of the Old School and the Grand Saline Old School Museum will be sponsoring a community-wide meal in honor of the Grand Saline High School Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 18. The serving time will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum.

The need for men to be present

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UT-Health Education Coordinator During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the challenge is issued for men to be present, aware and participatory in the lives of the women they love and appreciate.
The need for men to be present
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