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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reminded Ag producers about the suspension of size and weight requirements on vehicles involved in agricultural activities they can take advantage of due to the drought and heat wave.
Read moreIn the July 21 issue of the Canton Herald, the Canton Police blotter was published with an incorrect heading of arrests. Leann Coats, 58, Wills Point,was accused by an individual. She was not arrested and her case was closed by officials. Haley D. Brown, 25, Terrell, was listed as a suspect in a case. Brown was not arrested, according to the police department. The Herald regrets the errors.
Read moreThe International Student Exchange (ISE) is needing host families for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Read moreTexas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7.
Read moreThe Van Zandt County Clerk’s office has announced that there will be a change in location for Early Voting in the Tues day, Nov. 8 General Election.
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Van Zandt County Constable Precinct 2 Heath Burton stands at attention with a salute along Interstate 20 to pay his respects to Lorenzo Bustos, a 29-year-old Smith County Sheriff’s Deputy who lost his life in the line of duty during the early morning hours of July 29. Bustos was reportedly in the midst of a traffic stop when he was struck by a drunk driver subsequently identified as 21-year-old Daniel Nyenze Nyabuto of Grand Prairie. Nyabuto has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. Other Van Zandt County first responders also paid their respects as Bustos’ body was being transported. Photo by Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle
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Work began Aug. 1 on tearing down the awning in front of the Canton Herald office on the south side of the downtown square. The awning was damaged in a windstorm that blew through the downtown area several weeks ago. A new awning is being installed in front of the building. Photos by David Barber and Tiffany Hardy
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Elms are a big part of the Texas landscape in both rural and urban areas, but drought is exacerbating instances of native elm wilt statewide, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts. These experts are urging landowners and homeowners to become aware of this disease, its causes and potential management strategies.
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