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AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on July 2 issued an executive order to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus while keeping Texas as open as possible for business.
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Above, Joel Hansen of Ontario, Canada, far left, wins the inaugural Hot Dog Eating Contest in Canton, eating 37 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Right, Bradley Gann, takes a big bite out of a watermelon during the watermelon eating contest held July 4. Gann would go on to win his age division, with his siblings Caleb and Kenzie Gann taking second and third place, respectively. See more photos and story on page 8A. Photo by Britne Hammons
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Numbers of confirmed cases of the coronavirus continues to grow in Van Zandt County. The Northeast Texas Public Health District released information of July 6 that the total case number for Van Zandt County is 127.
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Van Zandt County now has a 24-hour emergency room located at the CHRISTUS TMF Canton Healthpark location after a ribbon cutting ceremony was held July 1. The emergency room officially opened at 8 a.m., July 2.
Read moreVan Zandt County Retired Teachers Association were proud to give out eight scholarships to area seniors who plan to go into the teaching field. Receiving scholarships were: Aspen Hoover from Edgewood, daughter of Terry and Valerie Hoover; Haylee Terry from Canton, daughter of Shane and Malinda Terry; Madeline Hiler from Wills Point, daughter of Russell and Tammy Hiler; Josie Petree from Canton, daughter of Josh and Jacqueline Petree; Haley Fowler from Canton, daughter of Rick and Charlene Fowler; Mikah Garner from Wills Point, daughter of Walker Garner and Misty Hoedbeck; Kara Cleere from Grand Saline, daughter of Jeff and DeAnne Cleere and Jayton Moffatt from Van, son of Jared and Amy Moffatt.
Read moreThe Canton Rotary Club announces the American Pride Flag Program.
Read moreThe Canton Police Department released the following activity reports for June 24-29.
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Candidates in the three Van Zandt County Republican Party Runoff Election races were given the opportunity to answer questions and share their views on a variety of topics June 29 during a candidate debate sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC.
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