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‘Operation Christmas Child’ underway in VZC

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.

SPCA receives custody of animals from two properties

During a civil custody hearing Nov. 1 at the Van Zandt County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Courthouse in Ben Wheeler, VZC Pct. 4 JP Scott Shinn awarded the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas custody of 17 dogs and one cat seized from a VZC property on Oct. 26.

Top hay producers recognized

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.
Joseph Grier, center, was recognized with a ‘Distinguished Service Award’ Nov. 2 during the annual Van Zandt County Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton. The award was presented by Allison Morrow from the VZC Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office and Gregg Beverly from the VZC Livestock/Forage Committee. Photo by David Barber

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

The SPCA of Texas reminds everyone to contact Animal Control or Law Enforcement to report a situation that needs investigation.

Library

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.

Briefs

The Wallace Methodist Church in Canton will be hosting their Annual Pie Auction at the church Saturday, Nov. 19.

Blotter

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 31-Nov.

Region 7 representative visits Van School Board

Education-related legislation that has already passed or is under consideration by the Texas Legislature was presented by a member of the Region 7 Educational Service Center Oct. 16 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board.
Region 7 Educational Service Center Field Agent Dennis Glenn discussed previous and upcoming state legislation involving educational topics Oct. 16 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board. No action was taken by the trustees following Glenn’s power-point presentation. (Photos by David Barber)
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