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Body Hazardous driving conditions in and around two Canton area spots took center stage last week with State Senator Bob Hall sending a letter to the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin July 14.

Body Drivers continue to choose to go too fast on Texas roads, making speed the number one contributing factor in traffic crashes. That’s why TxDOT is partnering with law enforcement on the “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign to urge motorists to slow down.

Body White Deer Landing held its Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting at the Chapel of the Lake Church on Saturday, July 15. The guest speaker was Jill Dutton, a candidate for the vacant Texas District 2, House of Representatives seat.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jul. 11-Jul.

Body Mabank Police Officers responded to a reported shooting July 13 in the 1400 block of Pharm Hills Road in the city.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session at the end of their regular monthly meeting July 13, the Van City Council approved the appointment of Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Scott Shinn as the new City of Van Municipal Judge.

Body Laura Hooker was looking for a less expensive activity for her three children to enjoy and combined with their love of flowers, a new business opportunity opened its doors for her family as well as other families in the area to enjoy.

Body Scholarship opportunity.

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Texas State Comptroller’s Office delivered its latest monthly sales tax revenue report to local cities last week, reporting mixed results when comparing against collection totals against the same month from the previous year.

Body Good Hope Baptist Church, located at 150 VZ County Road 3108, will host their 5th Sunday Singing event from 2-4 p.m. July 30.