AARP Driver Safety Course
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AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County Library at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton are sponsoring a driver safety class on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 12 p.m.
News
Gas prices down over previous month
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Average gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.13/g Nov. 7, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 8.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 7.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 3.4 cents in the last week and stands at $5.32 per gallon.
Remembering
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Former Texas District 2 State Representative Dan Flynn continues to be remembered for his many accomplishments during his political career and beyond. Flynn passed away peacefully Oct.
Dates announced for local Operation Christmas Child effort
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Since 1993, over 190 million boys and girls in over 170 countries and territories have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child, a Samaritan’s Purse project.
EXIT Realty donates to Advocacy Center
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The Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County has held a special place amongst the EXIT Realty Pro family for many years. Stated by EXIT Realty Owner Debbie Murdock, “Their presence in the community has always been a valuable asset.”
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8 as Early Voting ends
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting for the Nov. 8 General Election ended Friday, Nov.
Annual Veterans Day Program set for Nov. 11
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The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial & Visitors Center in Canton has announced that they will be hosting a VZC Veterans Day program beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov.
Hartong among ‘Holes’ cast members
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For its second production of the 2022-‘23 season, Theatre TJC delves into “Holes,” Louis Sachar’s adaptation of his novel and motion picture of the same name. The production runs 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 9-11, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in Jean Browne Theatre on the TJC central campus.
American Carp Society to host Mill Creek Cup
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Next week will see the commencement of the fourth annual Mill Creek Cup event, hosted by the American Carp Society, in Canton. Forty specialist carp anglers will be traveling from various states across the country to participate in the event that offers prizes and merchandise to placing teams. The City of Canton has been the gracious host of the event since its inception, as Mill Creek Lake is the home to a number of very special fish that attract anglers from all regions of the country who specialize in the sport.
Blotter
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 16-Nov.