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A Call to Prayer’ program, promoted by local Pastors in Van Zandt County, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

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Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their Oct. 23 regular meeting, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed unanimously to appoint a committee to explore options available for future land acquisition in VZC.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-1 vote Oct. 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court rejected the extension of a deadline regarding a $9.5 million Texas Historical Commission Grant which was awarded earlier this year to VZC for full restoration of the VZC Courthouse.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A 60-day burn ban, effective immediately, was unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Oct. 23.

In each advertiser’s space on this page is the name of two teams who will oppose each other in the coming week. You should circle the name of the team you believe will win in each ad. The person selecting the most correct games will be the winner.

According to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office, a total of 3,193 cast their votes through the first three days of Early Voting. Through Oct.

On Oct. 21, the Canton Lions Club hosted a special event at the Canton Civic Center dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who serve as First Responders in Van Zandt County.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of articles from the recent Van Zandt Agricultural Bus Tour hosted by the VZC Farm Bureau.