News
It will be another busy summer coming up at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton June 3 through July 17 as the 2026 Summer Schedule was recently…
It was a busy night for the Canton City Council during its regular monthly meeting May 19 as they recognized their outgoing members, high school senior…
Representatives from the Van Zandt County Historical Commission were the guest speakers during the Canton Lions Club Luncheon May 20 at the Van Zandt Country…
Sports
The Brantley Team at Re/Max Landmark in Canton has announced that the Fourth Annual Miracle Madness Basketball Tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday,…
Ninth GradeCongratulations to Skyla Dillon, a 9th grade student, for being recognized as this week’s CISD Student of the Week. Skyla is the daughter of Nick…
It seems I am either making ready for my next outdoor adventure or unpacking and stowing my gear from the last outing.I imagine this is par for most folks that…
In last week’s issue of the Herald, the photo of Lexi Etheridge was inadvertently left off the group of photos recognizing Canton Eaglette varsity basketball…
The 2025-26 District Girls Basketball District recognition was recently announced and the Eaglettes had three players walk away with top honors.Senior Chole…
Girls Basketball District 2025-2026 recognition was recently announced and the Eaglettes had 3 players walk away with top honors. Seniors: Chole Howe was…
The Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 154A All-District Boys’ Basketball Team released March 4.The Eagles were represented on the First Team…
The 2025-26 varsity boys’ basketball season came to a close Feb. 24 for the Canton Eagles in a 66-47 defeat at the hands of the Chapel Hill Bulldogs in the bi-…
Columns
In the world of sports, and in the workplace, you learn quickly who’s on your team when the scoreboard isn’t in your favor. It’s easy to stand shoulder to…
In educational leadership, we talk a lot about noise. The crowd gets loud. Opinions come fast. Everyone has a take on what you should do, how you should lead,…
A severe hailstorm swept through East Texas April 18 causing damage to many homes and vehicles.East Texans are no strangers to storm damage, but that does make…
Good afternoon,I want to express my sincere gratitude for taking your time coming to interview Mrs. Elaine Riddle Allen, and for publishing her article.We…
Obituaries
May 3, 1949 – May 13, 2026Marilyn Kay Howard, 77, of Canton, passed away on May 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 3, 1949, in Dallas to Carl Sherman…
February 16, 1928-April 24, 2026Bette Fletcher Baker passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on February 26, 1928, in Mexia to B.Y. and…
March 28, 1930-April 24, 2026Fred A. Banning was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph Lester and Pauline Doyle Banning, the fifth of six children.His dad passed…
October 19, 1938 – April 17, 2026Patricia Gail McDaniel Hackney, a creative, vibrant and giving spirit who reached out to connect with every person in her…