News
Under warm, sunny skies, the Fourth of July/America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration events in downtown Canton drew a large turnout Saturday morning.Among the…
Are you a fish eater? If so, what is your favorite freshwater fish? I posed this question on social media a couple of years ago and there was a smorgasbord of…
Summer Reading Program activities continue through July 17 at the Van Zandt County/ Sarah Norman Library in Canton. The theme of this year’s Summer Reading…
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
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…
Flooding remains the most common weatherrelated natural disaster in the U.S., and its financial impact can be devastating. The Better Business Bureau (BBB)…
Letter to the EditorIs print media news relevant in today's world? On a national level, perhaps? On a local level like Canton and Van Zandt County, absolutely…
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.…