Two Carter BloodCare events scheduled for September
There will be two Carter BloodCare events during the month of September in Canton. One will be held at the Walmart Supercenter, located at 603 East Highway 243, from 2-6 p.m.
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Winter Pasture Program set for Aug. 29
The Extension Livestock/Forage Committee from Van Zandt County will be sponsoring a Winter Pasture Program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the VZC Farm Bureau building, located at 220 Burnett Trail, in Canton.
Community Health Fair set for Sept. 23
Preparations for the 2023 Community Health Fair in Canton are continuing. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m.
Budget modified, proposed tax rate approved by commissioners’ court
With a standing room only crowd in attendance, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously modified their fiscal year 2024 budget and approved their FY 2024 tax rate during a special called meeting Aug. 23.
FISD releases statement regarding lockdown
Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Rebecca Bain released the following statement to parents regarding a lockdown of their school campuses Aug. 14.
VZC Republican Club to host Hispanic Engagement Meeting
The Van Zandt County Republican Club will be hosting a Hispanic Engagement Meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug.
Officials’ salaries officially set after 3-2 vote
davidb@vanzandtnews.com During an eight-minute regular meeting Aug. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially approved the elected officials’ salaries for fiscal year 2024 in another 3-2 vote.
No action taken following closed executive session
No action was taken by the Van City Council following two closed executive session items that were presented during their regular monthly meeting Aug. 10. Council member Charles Ryan was not in attendance.
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