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Body susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County District Attorney Tonda Curry has disclosed additional information in the shooting death of a 55-year-old man in Wills Point. In an interview with the Van Zandt News on Tuesday Sept.

Body Martins Mill ISD recently was named as the winner of the 2025 TAEA District of Distinction Award. Only the top eight percent of districts in the state, including Martins Mill, earned the honor this year.

Body In the heart of Canton, Myra Taylor’s story of survival and strength unfolds, a testament to the human spirit’s ability to endure and thrive despite overwhelming challenges.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com After a public hearing, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court unanimously adopted the 2025 Tax Rate for VZC and also approved an Order Setting the Tax Rate during a special called meeting Sept. 29.

Body In a cooperative effort, the Canton Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 12219 along with the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial held a ceremony celebrating 78 years of the United States Air Force on Sept. 18.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting Sept. 26, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a new contract with the Animal Protection League for spaying and neutering services for dogs and cats belonging to residents of VZC.

Body Throughout Texas, numerous quilt guilds have been making and donating quilts to the victims of the flood in Kerrville area. As was previously reported, the Texas Star Quilter’s Guild of Canton started a program to make the donation quilts.

Body The Neches River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its regular meeting on Sept. 20 at the Van Zandt County/ Sarah Norman Library in Canton.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sept. 23-30.

Body The 2025 National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m.