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Body Two state officials representing Van Zandt County were in attendance to speak June 23 during the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Club of VZC held at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

Body Following a closed executive session during a special called meeting June 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court voted 4-1 to accept new renegotiated terms regarding the purchase of the Paul Michael building (1930 North Trades Day Blvd.) in Canton.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Several topics were discussed by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting June 18.

Body For the fifth consecutive year, the brother/sister duo of Grayson and Alice Weaver, Canton ISD students, will be collecting water, Gatorade, and individually wrapped snacks for local firefighters and First Responders.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Nearly 90 residents were in attendance June 19 at the Grand Saline Chamber Pavilion for the Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Town Hall Meeting.

Body According to Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the developers of a lithium battery storage facility being built south of Canton has been extended through Thursday, July 24 by VZC District Judge Chris Martin of...

Body The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library and the VZC Farm Bureau will be presenting the Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the VZC Farm Bureau building located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

Body The University of Texas at Tyler announced the Van Zandt County students who were named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Three city council members and the mayor were sworn into office June 12 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. After serving as Acting Mayor since July 2024, Ernie Burns was sworn in for a full two-year term as Van Mayor.