News
Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Savannah Terrell was the guest speaker July 15 during the weekly Canton Lions Club…
The City of Canton has released a statement regarding water service at The Mountain: ‘We know there are questions about water service at The Mountain, and we…
Rick Breitenfeldt, Public Affairs Specialist with the Office of Communications at the Federal Aviation Administration, released the following statement to the…
A recent state filing has provided more details about the planned Amazon distribution center in Terrell.Amazon is planning on a near 1.2-million square foot…
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.…