News
Early Voting in Van Zandt County will conclude Friday, Oct. 30 and Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3.Early Voting hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p…
Following comments she made to a Tyler station Oct. 21 hours following two tragedies that occurred in Canton last week, Canton Mayor Lou Ann Berry has informed…
The ‘Employees of the Month’ were recognized by the Canton School Board Oct. 19 during its regular monthly meeting.Recognized were Claudia Velazquez,…
During the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council on Oct. 20, it was announced that the City of Canton Economic Development Corporation (CEDC)…
Sports
The Canton Eaglettes put the finishing touches on their run through District 15-4A play Oct. 23, playing host to a Lindale team that had entered the week…
The Canton Eaglettes took two more steps towards the end of district play and the start of this year's 4A UIL Playoffs last week, hitting the court against…
The Canton Running Eagles concluded their regular season on Oct. 13 by hosting the District Cross Country Meet.Nine Eagles will be advancing to the Regional…
The Canton Eaglettes virtually assured themselves a spot in this year's postseason last week, earning a split versus Mabank and Van with just three matches…
The Running Eagles ran at the Lindale Larry Wilson Memorial Invitational on Wednesday, October 7.The Varsity boys were led by Peyton Chandler who finished the…
Van Zandt County was well represented in Eustace Sept. 30 with six local districts, Canton, Edgewood, Grand Saline, Martins Mill, Van and Wills Point, all…
The Canton Eaglettes hit a major season milestone last week, wrapping up round one of district play with a contest against state-ranked Lindale Sept. 29 before…
The high-flying Canton Eagles are scheduled to hit the road this week, following up a 71-0 thrashing of Wills Point and their bye with a district-opening game…
Columns
There is something special about a person who reaches the highest levels of success and never forgets where he started.This week, Lavonte David returned to…
If you’re shopping for a new vehicle this fall, you’re in good company. In October, New Car Dealers and Used Car Dealers both rank among the top 10 most…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a good reminder for East Texas businesses to take a closer look at how they protect their data, employees and…
“I could have gone to college on a football scholarship. I had an offer right out of high school, but I joined a rock-and-roll band and ended up going nowhere.…
Obituaries
1935-2026Dr. George McIntosh Hilliard III, M.D. of Longview, TX went to meet his Lord Jesus Christ in the early hours of Monday October 12, 2026 surrounded by…
1937-2026Services for Mike Langran will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at New Beginnings Community Church, 105 VZCR 4807, Ben Wheeler,…
1939-2026Daniel Anthony Catania, age 87, of Stoney Creek Drive in Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Mr. Catania was born…
In Death, as in life, Dennis Cecil Townsend touched the hearts of many people.On September 23, 2026 he was called to heaven by our Lord. He passed at his home,…