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The Van Zandt County Republican Club has announced that they will be hosting a candidate debate Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Civic Center in Canton.

Deer seasons in Texas (with a few exceptions) are coming to a close. Of course, deer hunting will continue on TPWD managed ranches where the state sets harvest limits. On these ranches hunting is allowed with all legal means from the beginning of bow season through February. Deer are tagged with special tags provided by TPWD rather than the tags on one’s hunting license. Of course, we have feral hogs to hunt year around and there is no better time than after the close of deer season to hunt them.

East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m.

A new year generally brings a host of resolutions. For Legacy Ag Credit, a new year means a new office in Canton. Just down the road from the current office on West Dallas Street, the new office location will be better equipped to serve borrowers. “Legacy Ag Credit has experienced significant growth in the region in recent years, as more and more people choose to live in the country or purchase rural property,” said Derrell Chapman, Legacy chef executive officer. “We hope our new Canton office will provide greater convenience and accessibility for existing and future customers and will be a welcoming presence in the community,” said Legacy Ag Credit officials. With borrowers, friends, and the community, Legacy Ag Credit broke ground on the new building Monday, Jan. 3. Construction is expected to begin soon. Courtesy Photo

Join Texas Arena League at Legends Polo Club (3018 FM 2578, Kaufman) for the fast-paced action of arena polo. Players and horses compete in events around Texas to determine the Texas Arena League Champions.

The Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative Charitable Foundation awarded a grant Dec. 22, in the amount of $1,500 to the Van Zandt County Precinct Watch Program.

Following a recommendation by Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Jan. 5 to reapply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to fund the Victims Assistance Project for the 2022-’23 term.

The Edgewood Economic Development Corporation, along with Bulldog Pharmacy in Edgewood, have teamed up together to present a mural to the citizens of Edgewood. Bulldog Pharmacy Pharmacist Holly Randolph and her husband, Jake, said they hope the mural can help connect the community.

With the upcoming March 1 Texas Primary Election looming on the horizon the republican and democratic parties of Van Zandt County are busy planning events leading up to the election. A democratic candidate caravan will be making a stop in Van Zandt County on Saturday, Jan.

The Red Bird Kitchen in Edom held a pre-opening event, before officially opening to the public. Owners of The Red Bird Cafe Octaviano and Rocio Otero hosted Edom Mayor Barbara Crow and City Council members Jennnifer Stamper, Lee Shukts, Keith Rowe, and Denise Baskind, their guests, and representatives from the Edom Area Chamber of Commerce ,including Mary and James Wilhite, Beth Brown, Shanna Thtendyle, Blackmon, and Jan Blackmon and others at their new restaurant.