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sports@vanzandtnews.com The University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A). The award honors the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas based on their team performance in district and state championships. Using activities and events that primarily took place during the fall semester of the 2022-’23 school year, including team tennis, cross country, marching band, military marching band, volleyball, robotics, BEST, football, congress, spirit, swimming and diving, wrestling, mariachi, and film, Canton ISD is currently ranked in the top-25 of the 4A classification.
Read morenews@vanzandtnews.com The Canton High School Theatre Department is set to host their second annual dinner show this Saturday, Jan. 28, as guests will be treated to a performance of “A Family Reunion to Die For, as well as refreshments prepared by Canton High School culinary program.
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Canton Elementary School’s January Student Council members include Cheyenne Richards, Alexandra Shinn, Derek Lewis, Truett Vineyard, Bryson Massey, Aubrey Murdock, Hadlee Busby and Addy Gilmore.
Read moreWith filing for available spots on both the Canton City Council and Canton ISD Board of Trustees opening on Wednesday, Jan. 18, interested candidates had the opportunity to officially throw their hat in the ring this past week.
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Following a request from the Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney’s office, the VZC Commissioners Court authorized the go-ahead to reapply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to fund the Victims Assistance Project for the 2023-24 term.
Read moreThe East Texas Council of Governments has announced $4.5 million in grants from the Governor’s Public Safety Office awarded to East Texas jurisdictions and nonprofits. The Governor’s Public Safety Office administers federal and state grant funding to promote strategies that improve public safety, support victims of crime, prevent terrorism, and prepare communities for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to Texans.
Read moreThe Van Zandt County Appraisal District issued a reminder this week, advising local property owners that the deadline to pay 2022 property taxes without penalty or interest charges is rapidly approaching.
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