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Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g Oct. 24, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 7.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 13.

Body Van City Council members approved the creation of several new stop sign intersections during its regular monthly meeting Oct. 13.

Body Members of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County and the VZC Republican Club were on hand Oct. 17 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board to present ‘In God We Trust’ framed posters to Van ISD.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Information regarding a one-day seminar, titled ‘The Value of Land,’ was presented to the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Oct. 12.

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Body All Early Voting for the Nov. 8 General Election in Van Zandt County will take place at the Sarah Norman/VZC Library (317 First Monday Lane) on FM 859 near State Highway 64 in Canton.

Body Traffic along Highway 64 just west of Canton was brought to a stop during the afternoon hours Oct. 18 following a two-vehicle accident that ultimately resulted in two reported fatalities.

Body East Oak Street Church of Christ, located at 508 E. Oak St.

Body Runners from Canton and Van found themselves on familiar ground last week, competing alongside Athens, Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Lindale and Mabank at the First Monday Grounds Oct. 11 at this year’s District 16-4A Cross Country Meet.

Body A new employee in the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department was introduced by VZC Sheriff Joe Carter Oct. 12 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.