The following information was released by the Canton Police Department regarding an aggravated robbery at Dollar Tree in Canton.
The following information was released by the Canton Police Department regarding an aggravated robbery at Dollar Tree in Canton.
The Canton Main Street Program has commissioned West Texas mural artist Calina Mishay Johnson to paint a new mural on the Eubank Building located at the SE corner of Grand Saline St. and Hwy 64 in Canton. This unique addition to downtown Canton is just one of many improvements to come. Above, Calina Mishay works on a mural to welcome visitors into Canton. The mural can be seen on the Eubank Building. Right, CEDC Asst. Dr. / Main Street Manager Stacy Crossley, Mural Artist Calina Mishay Johnson and owner of the Eubank Building Ryan Sumner.
Canton players took to the field at Norris Birdwell Stadium for their first official workout of the 2020 season Aug. 3. The Eagles, under the direction of new head football coach Casey Hubble, are coming off a 2-9 season that included a trip to the bi-district round of the playoffs. Story and additional photos on 10A.
Ending cruel puppy mill practices is an issue most Texans want to get behind—and enthusiastically did when the state passed a law in 2011 to put an end to them. Overbreeding, inhumane conditions, and the poor health of puppies and kittens are just a few of the problems with bad commercial breeding facilities, or “puppy mills.” However, what many Texans do not realize is that the very program established to prevent this cycle of cruelty and regulate such breeders is in jeopardy of being completely revoked by the Texas Sunset Commission.
Van Zandt County is going viral after a mass gathering was held for three days, July 16-18, deep in the county close to Mabank. Photos of the gathering surfaced online, showing hundreds of people gathered at the event. None of the guidelines set forth by Governor Greg Abbott were seen to be in effect, with social distancing and mask mandates largely ignored as coronavirus numbers continue to climb throughout the area.
Wyatt Row, 6, of Canton, took a turn on the swings Saturday, July 18, at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds as part of entertainment hosted by Triple T Amusements. His mother, Jeanna Reynolds, stated that Wyatt remarked “That was so much fun, it was the fastest swing I’ve ever been on and this place is awesome!”
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I’ve confessed to being a word nerd – I love really effective use of language. One of my favorites is a Spanish saying: “Y mi tia Maria toca la guitara…” – translated to English, it literally means: “And my Aunt Mary plays the guitar.” But the meaning is: “Who gives a flip? I strongly believe in giving credit where it’s due, so I’d like to tell you who’s responsible for anything I know about language and writing, my Dad.
Universal mail-in voting has become the top priority of D.C. liberals. It’s a common practice in states like California, where elections are rife with voter fraud.
How old do you feel in your profession? This is my 40 season and I feel young. Every year as football season approaches, I get excited. Every season brings new challenges. It is like a new beginning every year. It is fun to coach young people.
Because of COVID-19, an intimate family service for Ernestine Janes Taylor, 91, of Canton, was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.
Betty Ann Singleton Ryer, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, left this earthly home for her heavenly home Saturday, August 1, 2020, following a short illness. Betty was born September 3, 1933, in Dallas, to Irene Jett Singleton and George Singleton.
Funeral services for Anna Christine Callahan were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Canton with Bro. Billy Smith and family members officiating. Mrs. Callahan was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Seagoville, to Harvey M. and Nola Smith Thompson and passed away in Chandler Aug. 7, 2020, at the age of 96.
Services for Clyde Dowdle Sr., 84, of Hideaway, were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Bro. Bruce Rudd officiating.
