VZC Clerk announces voting change
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The Van Zandt County Clerk’s office has announced that there will be a change in location for Early Voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election.
Lifestyle
Weekly gas prices dip across state
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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 15.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.36/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 19.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.55/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has fallen 6.3 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.72 per gallon.
VZ County construction projects released
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Maintenance crews are scheduled to begin base repair on FM 859 between IH 20 and US 80. A second crew will be rehabbing the south service road on IH 20 at mile marker 542. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Bookmobile to resume summer tour
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The Wills Point ISD Bookmobile will once again hit the road during the week ahead, resuming its summer tour after two weeks away due to the recent July 4 holiday. The district launched the bookmobile project several years ago to help keep local youngsters reading and engaged throughout the summer months, and to help offset the usual summer losses that can occur when children are away from the classroom.
Campmeeting revival set for July 11-15
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The 25 Annual East Texas Baptist Campmeeting “REVIVAL” is scheduled for July 11-15 at the Canton Civic Center in Canton. With an average nightly attendance of nearly 1,000 people, this Campmeeting Revival is one of the largest annual weeklong religious gatherings in East Texas. This nonprofit meeting is free and open to the public.
FINDING THE RHYTHM
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“We had a great turnout for Miss Hannah’s Intro-To-Music Camp. The camp helps kids learn music appreciation, instrument recognition, rhythm and more,” stated VZC Librarians. The Music Camp is just one of the programs that the library has brought to the county and to Canton during the summer months.
Newest members introduced at meeting
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The James Pinckney Henderson Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas met June 25 in Canton. Members enjoyed the presentation by Pat Thibodeau on Republic of Texas Citizen and Early Settler in Van Zandt County Elvira Engledow who is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery.
A window to centuries past: VZCGS learns about YDNA
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The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its regular monthly meeting on June 25 at the main county library in Canton. In addition to regular Society business, the meeting featured awards to two persons with deep roots in Van Zandt County.
Council receives outline of fiber rollout plan
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The Wills Point City Council met June 14, taking on an agenda that included multiple bookkeeping items. Despite the listed items, the lion’s share of the council’s attention centered on a presentation made by former Wills Point Mayor Scott McGriff.
Kaelynn Nikole to open BFTS Museum’s July 3 Concert
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Terrell’s own country/rock music star, Kaelynn Nikole, is excited to be the opener for the BFTS Museum’s July 3rd fundraiser at the Terrell Municipal Airport that features the American Country Music nominated band, A Thousand Horses.