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Body According to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office, the date for the runoff election in the Texas House District 2 race between Republicans Brent Money of Greenville and Jill Dutton of Van will not take place on Dec. 9 and will be moved to an undetermined later date.

Body The Carter BloodCare bus will be in Canton for two stops during the month of December. The first blood drive will take place from 2-6 p.m.

Body A Van Middle School teacher and a fifth-grade student were recognized individually for their efforts by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 13 as both received ‘Vantastic’ awards.

Body Van Mayor Tammy Huff officiated the first annual ‘Turkey Pardon’ public ceremony Nov. 15 at the Van Community Library located at Van City Hall.

Body Republicans Brent Money of Greenville and Jill Dutton of Van will be competing in a runoff election Saturday, Dec. 9 after neither candidate was able to gain at least 50 percent of the vote during the Nov. 7 General Election.

Body Since 1993, Van Zandt County residents have been a part of ‘Operation Christmas Child,’ a project of Samaritan’s Purse that shares the true meaning of Christmas with children in need around the world.

Body During a civil custody hearing Nov. 1 at the Van Zandt County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Courthouse in Ben Wheeler, VZC Pct.

Body Twelve hay producers in Van Zandt County were recognized for their efforts Nov. 2 during the annual VZC Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton.

Body The SPCA of Texas reminds everyone to contact Animal Control or Law Enforcement to report a situation that needs investigation. The SPCA says if you do not feel comfortable contacting the authorities yourself, please submit an online request at https://service.sheltermanager.

Body Childrens’ book donations being collected for parade Hello there, can you believe it’s November already and in a blink, it will be Christmas. It’s hard to believe the time has passed by so quickly.