News
Researching your political ancestors will be the featured topic during the regular monthly meeting of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society scheduled from…
I love the flavor of smoked meat and have for most of my adult life spent countless hours tending a wood fired smoker. I’ve used everything from the old barrel…
The Office of Wood County Criminal District Attorney Angela Albers released the following information regarding the sentencing of Connor Lane Scott of Grand…
The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the opening of their new office with a ribbon cutting event starting at 4 p.m. Friday, July 17.The new…
Sports
It’s summertime and fishing is easy. Maybe I should write the ‘catching’ is easy, for both blue and channel catfish.I just got off the water at Lake Tawakoni…
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…
Columns
Many college students seek flexible, part-time employment to help cover school expenses. Finding a job can be challenging, and students may feel pressure to…
Every year, we hear about teacher shortages, declining interest in education careers, and schools struggling to fill vacancies. Yet, we continue to ignore one…
Fall sports are right around the corner, and while fans are counting down the days until the lights come on and the bands start playing, coaches and athletes…
Artificial intelligence is inescapable. Emerging technology is ubiquitous in the workplace, at schools and computers and phones.The benefit of a personal…
Obituaries
December 5, 1946 – July 10, 2026Services for Kathy Jolene Sanford Thrasher, 79, of Mabank, will be held at 12:30 pm Friday, July 10, 2026, at Eubank Funeral…
March 9, 1961 – June 12, 2026Patricia Ann McWilliams, 65, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 9, 1961, in Canton to…
January 9, 1944 - May 27, 2026Jerry Dale Liles, 82, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Weatherford. Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m…
January 9, 1944 - May 27, 2026Jerry Dale Liles, 82, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Weatherford. Graveside Service was 1:00 p.m.…