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Texas continued to feel the effects of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic last week as Gov. Greg Abbott and advisors worked on a plan to ease his statewide stay-at-home order.
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Robert Erickson, right, took part in the first Canton Farmer’s Market event for this year. Erickson put out some of his best plants and also offered advice to those who need help gardening. The Canton Farmer’s Market will be held each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon across from the new Canton City Hall in the empty lot.
Read moreVan Zandt County Judge Don Kirkpatrick released information regarding a 14 case of the coronavirus. “The Northeast Texas Public Health District has received confirmation of a positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Van Zandt County bringing the total to 14. The confirmed case is community spread and is recovering at home. The case is located in the county with a Chandler address,” stated Judge Kirkpatrick.
Read moreAs Canton’s small businesses continue to suffer financial fallout from to the coronavirus pandemic, the Canton Economic Development Corporation has created a new grant program to help vulnerable small businesses through the crisis.
Read moreDue to COVID-19, the Oakland Cemetery Decoration Day at Oakland Cemetery will be cancelled.
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The month of April essentially served as the calm before the storm for local cities, providing a glimpse of local sales tax revenue collections before the full impact of COVID-19 related shutdowns have been fully felt.
Read moreIn response to COVID-19, the East Texas Food Bank is holding an emergency food box distribution on Tuesday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at First Monday Trade Days in Canton. ETFB will be distributing emergency food boxes and accompanying fresh products such as fresh milk, fresh produce or protein (depending upon availability) to each household while supplies last.
Read morePromotions were announced at Texas Bank and Trust’s Canton and Van locations during March 2020. Among those recognized were Lace Deibert who was promoted to senior vice president and branch manager for Canton and Van; Kim Campbell who is now vice president in lending in Van; and Mandy Robinson has been promoted to assistant vice president and credit risk analyst in Canton.
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