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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 18-June 25. Jeremy Dewayne Blalock, 35, Alba, possessing marijuana.

New hirings announced by Van School Board

Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting June 17, the Van School Board announced one resignation, four new hirings, and one reassignment.

Disaster recovery center opens in Canton

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) opened a disaster recovery center June 21 in Van Zandt County to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straightline winds April 26-June 5.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) opened a disaster recovery center June 21 in Van Zandt County to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds April 26June 5. The center is located at Canton Intermediate School, 1190 West State Highway 243, and is operating from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Courtesy photos

FEMA provides assistance for houses of worship

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) may provide funds to houses of worship and other private nonprofit organizations to help pay for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and restoration of facilities damaged by the storms and flooding April 26June 5 in Texas.

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Exit Realty Pro and M-Squared Management L.L.C. in Canton will be hosting ‘The Cool Clients’ Appreciation event from 2-6 p.m.

WP animal control officer arrested

According to a press release from the SPCA of Texas, on Wednesday, June 20, an arrest warrant was issued for City of Wills Point Animal Control Officer Michael Bradford Goggans.

FEMA providing financial assistance for roads, bridges

If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the Texas storms and flooding April 26-June 5, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs.
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