The June First Monday Trade Days market was held May 28-31 after a two-month hiatus due to concerns over the coronavirus. City officials could not pinpoint an exact number of people who attended, but stated that there were thousands in attendance.
The June First Monday Trade Days market was held May 28-31 after a two-month hiatus due to concerns over the coronavirus. City officials could not pinpoint an exact number of people who attended, but stated that there were thousands in attendance.
Coronavirus aid relief for Van Zandt County from the state moved one step closer to reality May 27 following action taken by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.
During the May 19 Canton City Council meeting, the council heard from homeowners in the Sides Circle area regarding the speed of which some drivers were going down the road. Sides Circle is a residential area that is home to numerous families with children. The homeowners in the area wanted speed reduction measures added such as speed bumps.
Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Zwick held a drive-thru graduation ceremony for their pre-kindergarten graduates at Canton Elementary on Wednesday, May 20. Each pre-k graduate received a goody bag filled with treats, previous work and well wishes from Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Zwick as they finished their first school year amid the coronavirus.
The Canton ISD School Board held a meeting of the CISD Board of Trustees on May 18, via videoconference due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The board recognized employees and students of the district.
Truck driver and social media personality Brittney Richardson, with help from Volvo Trucks North America and commercial trucker media outlet CDLLife, embarked on a six-day, nine-state road trip to provide free, nutritious meals to fellow drivers during COVID-19. Known for her distinctive pink 2019 VNL 860 Volvo truck, Brittney, along with Sadie Church of CDLLife, will distribute meals, interact with fellow drivers and post videos to raise awareness of the challenges truck drivers are facing.
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Pregistration for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students will be open May 27-June 1, 2020. Packets for registration can be found at www.cantonisd.net under the elementary tab. Registration packets are also available in yellow bins in front of the Canton Elementary School.
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Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation naming May as Older Texans Month.
Funeral service for Norman Wade Miller, 79, of Canton, was held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in the Chapel at Eubank Funeral Home. Bro. David Fortner officiated.
Services for Raburn Roseman, 84, of Grand Saline, were held Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Smith officiating.
Harold David Norman was born Sep. 19, 1926, in Canton, and died peacefully of natural causes on May 22, 2020, at his home in Canton. He grew up in the Wallace Community with his parents, David and Hattie Norman, and his siblings Roy, Alvin, and Reedith Norman. He graduated from Canton High School in 1942. After serving in the US Navy and the Merchant Marines during World War II, he graduated from the University of Texas in Pharmacy with Honors in 1951.
1945-2020
