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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Tommy Forgue was approved as the new Van Zandt County Veterans Service Officer May 21 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting. Forgue, who will be succeeding Harry Fontenot on June 1, was introduced to the commissioners’ court and those in attendance by VZC Pct.

It was standing room only May 15 for the Martins Mill High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony as a number of residents turned out to support the graduates at the O’Neal Weaver Gymnasium, The hour-long ceremony began with the graduating class entering the gymnasium during the ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ processional.

Governor Greg Abbott announced May 15 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who failed to appear for his court date while out on bond for capital murder. The Texas Department of Public Safety has added the suspect to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List.

With the help of a number of law enforcement agencies in the investigation including the Canton Police Department, a Jefferson man has been found guilty of federal sex trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

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Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese will be the guest speaker during the Annual Memorial Day Program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the VZC Veterans Memorial located at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243 in Canton.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Services provided and available at Hope Center in Canton was the topic presented during the weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club May 14 at Native Son on the downtown square.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Due to the regular meeting date of the fourth Monday of the month falling on Memorial Day, the date for the May meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County has been changed to Tuesday, May 27.

The Van Zandt County Sherriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 13-21. Dillon Dale Garrison, 30, Wills Point, Driving while intoxicated 2nd, escape from custody.

susan@vanzandtnews.com A significant chapter in Van’s economic history was honored May 10 as community members gathered for the dedication of a historical marker commemorating the Railroad Spur Line to the Van Oil Field.