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Gas prices down over previous month

Body 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.

Remembering

Body 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.
Dan Flynn

Dates announced for local Operation Christmas Child effort

Body 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

Body 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.”
The Van Zandt County Children’s Advocacy Center received a donation Nov. 1. The donation was made possible through the efforts of EXIT Realty Pro agents and the sale of cookbooks featuring submitted recipes. Photo by David Barber

Annual Veterans Day Program set for Nov. 11

Body 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

Body 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.

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 16-Nov.

Forest Service urges wildfire safety during hunting season

Body The Texas A&M Forest Service reminds Texans to be careful with activities that may cause a wildfire this hunting season. From 2017 to 2021, Texas A&M Forest Service responded to 3,682 wildfires burning 1.4 million acres.
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