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TxDOT project updates for the week of Nov. 3

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of Nov. 3.

Interlocal agreement with NET RMA approved by commissioners’ court

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During a 12-minute special called meeting Oct. 30, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved authorizing VZC Judge Andy Reese to sign an interlocal agreement with the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA).

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 28-Nov.

Canton council abandons Grand Saline Reservoir Plans

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In a surprising turn of events, the Canton City Council has unanimously decided to abandon plans for the Grand Saline Reservoir, a project that has been in the works for over a decade. The decision was made during a Canton City Council meeting Oct.

All 17 Constitutional Amendments approved

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Voters in Van Zandt County approved all 17 Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 4 General Election ballot, according to numbers released by the VZC Clerk’s office.

Money to speak at Veterans Day Ceremony in Canton

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Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money will be the guest speaker for the annual Van Zandt County Veterans Day Ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Canton.

Historical Commission wraps up busy October

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The Van Zandt County Historical Commission’s October was a busy one, with members in all parts of the county working to showcase Van Zandt County’s heritage and preserve it for the future. A highlight of the month was the commission’s regular meeting Oct.
Members of the Van Zandt County Historical Commission recently visited the Cana Cemetery including left to right, Jeff Priest, Elvis Allen, Lisa Mays-Gonzalez, and Cindy Cooper. Courtesy photo

Upcoming elections discussed during RCVZC meeting

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susan@vanzandtnews.com The Republican Club of Van Zandt County gathered for a productive meeting at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton Oct. 27, where members engaged in discussions about local governance, upcoming elections, and community initiatives.
Van Zandt County Republican Party Chairman Lance Lenz spoke during the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Club of VZC Oct. 27 at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. Lenz reminded those in attendance that the time period to sign up to run for a VZC office for the March 2026 Primary Election is Nov. 8 through Dec. 8. Photo by Faith Caughron

TxDOT project updates for the week of Oct. 27

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of Oct. 27.
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