Last week, a Van Zandt County jury handed down an 80-year sentence to a Grand Saline man after convicting him of evading from the police and possessing methamphetamine. The conviction... + continue reading
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The Canton Running Eagles hosted their invitational on Sept. 15 with approximately 12 schools attending. Canton performed well overall, bringing home several top individual and team finishes at the event.The varsity boys team finished third overall. Jonathan Bourquin... + continue reading
September 4North/South, first, Kay Mitchell and Ann Bennett; second, JoAnn Parten and Nelda Avent; third, Mary Lawrence and Joy Scallan.East/West first, Betty Wilkinson and Mary Priest; second, Valerie Chapman and Jean Roach; third, Sue Ritschel and Rosalyn Tulllos.... + continue reading
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A number of Canton High School students met for prayer around the high school flag pole during the annual See You at the Pole Day Sept. 26. Crossroads Church of Canton Student Minister Frank Trimble led the group in prayer. + continue reading
Katie Nava was crowned the 2018 Canton High School Homecoming Queen Friday, Sept. 28. The 2018 Homecoming senior nominees were Nava, Mattie Tullos, Piper Beasley and Avery Simmons; duchesses were Katie Willkerson, Carly Autry, Ashley Riffe and Hannah Manry. + continue reading
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The Canton Eaglettes will start their bid for a second consecutive Class 4A playoff berth this week when they open District 14-4A play on the road against the Mabank Lady Panthers Sept. 21.
The Canton Eaglettes took two more steps towards the start of district play last week, splitting matches against Crandall and Rusk. Canton opened its week at home, tangling with the Crandall Lady Pirates Sept. 11 after posting back-to-back wins over Kaufman and Elkhart. Despite a competitive effort, Crandall would come away with a three-set sweep.... + continue reading
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Senior quarterback McGwire Martin stiff arms a Mt. Vernon defender to the ground during the Eagles 29-28 come from behind win.
The Canton Eagles pulled off a comeback for the ages during their home opener against Mt. Vernon, storming back from a 21-7 fourth quarter deficit to stun the Tigers 29-28 with a last second touchdown and PAT at Norris Birdwell Stadium Sept. 14.Canton took possession of the ball to open play, losing yardage on two of their first three plays... + continue reading
The TVEC Charitable Foundatoin has awarded a grant for $3,000 to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County. The grant was awarded Sept. 4. The TVEC Charitable Foundation is funded by donations from Operation Round Up which is a voluntary program that allows TVEC members to round up their monthly electric bills to the next whole dollar... + continue reading
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The Canton Eaglettes tallied two more wins in District 14-4A play last week, strengthening their grip on a potential playoff position with just seven games left to play in the regular season. The... + continue reading
The Canton Eagles earned the bounceback win they needed last week, putting the missteps and defensive miscues they suffered in a surprising loss to Mabank far in the rearview with a 33-14 win... + continue reading
The Canton varsity boys team took home of Jonathan Bourquin, Matthew Hook, Garrett Stapleton, Trent McCarver, Wilson Null and Kevin Nixon won the team championship at the YWAM Invitational.
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The Canton Eaglettes will start their bid for a second consecutive Class 4A playoff berth this week when they open District 14-4A play on the road against the Mabank Lady Panthers Sept. 21.
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Senior quarterback McGwire Martin stiff arms a Mt. Vernon defender to the ground during the Eagles 29-28 come from behind win.
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I started working at Van Zandt Newspapers in mid-2013, setting my proofreading skills on what was then all the copy that went into the paper. My efforts helped a little, but I distinctly remember... + continue reading
CANTON HERALD: October 4, 1962-Cool weather is still with us. Another rain fell in part of the county on Tuesday, Sept. 25. It measures 3 inches in Canton. The most Ben Wheeler and... + continue reading
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September 4North/South, first, Kay Mitchell and Ann Bennett; second, JoAnn Parten and Nelda Avent; third, Mary Lawrence and Joy Scallan.East/West first, Betty Wilkinson and Mary Priest; second... + continue reading
Members of the Canton Fire Department are set to kick off the fire fighter’s annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) find urgently needed treatments... + continue reading
