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The Republican Club of Van Zandt County will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Sept. 27 at the Canton Farm Bureau. The date change was to accommodate as many area school board members as possible since the topic will be the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools.
Read moreSeptember is National Preparedness Month, a full month dedicated to encouraging the public to assess and prepare for local disaster risks and unplanned emergencies. The 2020 National Household Survey (NHS) conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) found that a growing number of people invest in disaster preparation activities. Approximately 68 percent of respondents have taken at least moderate steps toward and have set aside funds in preparation for an emergency. Better Business Bureau serving Central East Texas (BBB) urges families to prepare for the unexpected and by implementing an emergency preparedness plan.
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Born Johnny Clayton Decker on September 17, 1931, in Roscoe, Texas, Johnny turns 90-years-old this year. A native to East Texas, he attended school in Abel Springs. He was married to Patsy Marie Decker in 1949 and enjoyed a long loving life with her until she passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2006. Johnny and Patsy were blessed with a son in 1954. Sadly, Johnny Dawayne Decker passed away too young in 1990.
Read moreAnyone interested in signing up to become a 4-H member is invited to come join us for a come and go event on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office parking lot located at 235 E Groves S. in Canton.
Read moreAug. 31 is the final deadline for artists to apply for the $10,000 Marty Zewick Artist Award. The award is given in honor of the late artist Marty Zewick, a champion of the arts and one of the founders of the Edom Art Festival, a Texas event organized by artists now in it’s 49th year, as well as the Edom Craft Community. She was one half of the jewelry-making team Zeke & Marty, and was a life-long creator and intimately knew the struggles of establishing and sustaining an art practice.
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The Deen Building of the Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point was the setting for the August 7 birthday party for Wills Point resident Theo “Cotton” Miles, celebrating his 97th year.
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Jonah Pierce Robertson celebrated his fourth birthday with family Aug. 14, 2021 at the Breckenridge City Park. He had lots of fun playing, eating hamburgers and opening presents at his Transformers-themed party. Jonah is the son of John Paul and Jenny Robertson. Photo by Barbara Robertson
Read moreThe Van Zandt Extension Livestock and Forage committee, along with Potts Feed stores, are hosting a program on Aug. 26. There will be one CEU provided. RSVP is required.
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