News
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court put the finishing touches on a process that has included 14 workshop sessions, a public hearing and other discussions…
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court held its final regularly scheduled meeting for the month of September last week to discuss and take action on multiple…
Correspondent Van Zandt County residents looking for low and no-cost activities that are fun for the whole family will have multiple options in the coming…
The Canton ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled monthly session Sept. 21, breezing through an agenda heavy on construction and academic updates…
Sports
The Canton Eaglette volleyball program continued to tighten its grip on a potential playoff berth last week, dismissing Brownsboro 25-12, 25-16, 2521 in a…
Runners representing more than 20 area school districts made their way to Canton Sept. 24 to compete in this year's Running Eagles Invitational. In addition to…
The Canton Eagles delivered their most complete performance of the season last week, humbling previously unbeaten Mount Vernon 55-0 in a September 17 showdown…
The Running Eagles ran at the Hallsville Invitational on Friday, September 18. Peyton Chandler led the Varsity boys finishing 3rd overall out of 196 runners…
The Canton Eaglettes continued their march through District 15-4A play last week, tangling with longtime rivals Van at home before clashing with Kemp on the…
The Canton Eagles had their hands full Sept. 11, tangling with Caddo Mills in a battle of teams with identical 2-0 records. Canton would prevail in an absolute…
The Running Eagles competed at the Wills Point Invitational on Thursday, September 10. Peyton Chandler led the varsity boys finishing 4th overall with a time…
The Canton Eaglettes put the finishing touches on the non-district portion of their schedule over the past week, hitting the court twice with matches against…
Columns
This past week, I saw something on Facebook that reminded me of a lesson we sometimes forget: One of the greatest signs of strength is being willing to admit…
Last weekend, the stadium thought it had witnessed the final snap. Michigan launched a desperate Hail Mary pass that fell incomplete as the game clock hit zero…
If you’re struggling with debt, you’re certainly not alone. It can be overwhelming when bills pile up, and many people look to credit repair, debt…
Have you ever found yourself in a bind? Coaches, administrators, teachers and students all do. Life puts us in situations we did not expect.A coach loses a key…
Obituaries
1949 - 2026Bartley Steven Reddoch, 77, went to his heavenly home on September 10, 2026, in Huntsville, Texas. He was born in Bay City, Texas, on May 13, 1949,…
1937-2026Walter Ray Reed, a beacon of warmth and resilience, was welcomed into this world on September 6, 1937, in the charming town of Lewistown, Montana. His…
Johnny Wilburn Brandon, 83 of Canton Texas, was born in Troup Texas on November 21, 1935 to Rev. Curtis and Effie Brandon. He graduated from Winnsboro High…
1939 - 2026Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Charles Edward Bridges, 87, of Beckville, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at…