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CHS 1964 football team celebrates 60th reunion with marker dedication

1 year ago By Susan Harris

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com The dedication of a Texas State Historical Marker Sept. 13 stands as a testament to the 1964 Canton High School football team’s enduring legacy.

The 1964 Canton High School football team was honored with a Texas Historical Marker Sept. 13 during a dedication ceremony at Norris Birdwell Stadium. Members of the team served as honorary captains later that evening at the Canton Eagles varsity football game and were individually recognized at halftime. Photos by Susan Harris

Briefs

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Carter BloodCare will be making a stop at Crossroads Church, located at 1930 South Trade Days Blvd. in Canton, from 9 a.m.

El Salvadorian man sentenced to federal prison

1 year ago By News Staff

Body An El Salvadorian man has been sentenced to federal prison for immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 27-Sep. 3 Krystal Diane Bukosbe, 41, Lewisville, Arson. Alicia Rene Joyner, 40, Wills Point, Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Schlegel speaks at Republican Women of VZ meeting

1 year ago By Faith Caughron

Body Republican Women of Van Zandt The Republican Women of Van Zandt had their regular monthly meeting on Sept. 9 at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.

The Republican Women of Van Zandt held their regular monthly meeting Sept. 9. Jackie Schlegel, representing Texans for Medical Freedom (center) was the guest speaker. Standing with Schlegel were Jill Dutton, Texas House District 2 State Representative (left) and Amanda Gray, Republican Women of Van Zandt President. Photo by Faith Caughron

Old bridge demolished as new one is under construction

1 year ago By Staff Reports

Body The old bridge at the intersection of Interstate 20 and FM 859 in Canton was demolished over the weekend of Sept. 7 and Sept.

Commissioners approve tax rate, budget

1 year ago By David Barber

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com After agreeing to modify the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget in a 2-0 vote on Aug. 14, the VZC Commissioners Court unanimously approved the modified version in a 5-0 vote during their regular meeting Sept. 11.

Big Boy Steam Engine stopping in East Texas

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Union Pacific Railroad has announced an exciting tour featuring its legendary locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, which is set to visit over three dozen communities across 10 states this fall.

The Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive will arrive in Big Sandy at 1 p.m. Sept. 17, where it will be on display for approximately 45 minutes, before traveling through Van Zandt County to Dallas . Courtesy photo

VHS Homecoming Nominees

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Van High School will be the first school in Van Zandt County to celebrate Homecoming this year as a number of activities are scheduled during the week of Sept. 1620.

The Van High School Homecoming Queen and King nominees were recently announced as VHS will be celebrating Homecoming Friday, Sept. 20 when the Van Vandals host Sunnyvale in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Van’s Memorial Stadium. The nominees are left to right, Austin Moffatt, Jayla Thomas, Easton Hinch, Foster Rust, Shelby Parker, Armando Lozano, Zandi Moore, Cooper Hullum, Olivia Ryan, and Trinity Chapman. Photo courtesy of the Van High School Journalism Department

Five VZC teams represented at Canton Invitational

1 year ago By News Staff

Body The Canton Runnin’ Eagles hosted their own Cross Country Invitational Sept. 4, 5 on the First Monday Grounds as Canton, Wills Point, Edgewood, Grand Saline, and Martins Mill were among the schools competing for individual and team honors.