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Body STAFF REPORTS Alfonso Medina appeared in a Van Zandt County courtroom Aug. 11, pleading guilty to a charge of manslaughter stemming from a two-vehicle accident that took place Dec.

Body The first day of the 2022-’23 school year for Canton, Edgewood and Martins Mill brought with it the usual smiles, nerves and occasional tears for students and parents alike Aug. 15.

Body STAFF REPORTS Local law enforcement officials found themselves in a dangerous situation last week, engaging in a high-speed chase to detain a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a woman in Edgewood that also involved the kidnapping of a small child.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Concerns over a lack of communication between the city council and residents regarding a recent decision to raise water rates in the City of Van were addressed by two citizens in front of a large crowd Aug.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a public hearing in which no one chose to speak, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved their fiscal year 2022 budget during its regular meeting Aug. 17.

Body Students across the county returned to campus this week, as Canton, Edgewood, and Martins Mill ISD’s hosted their first day on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.

Body The Downtown Canton Farmer’s Market, which operates each Saturday from 8 a.m. - noon across the street from City Hall in Canton, served as a drop-off location for water, snacks and other donated goods that were subsequently distributed to area fire departments Aug. 6.

Body Strategies on dealing with drought for livestock producers will be discussed at a program scheduled for August 18 at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event center is located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton. There is no cost to attend.

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.