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UT Health East Texas is excited to announce the opening of its new urgent care in Canton, Texas, on Nov. 2. Formerly known as “Canton Express Med,” the clinic will re-open as UT Health East Texas Urgent Care.
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The Canton Lions Club met Oct. 7, at the Van Zandt Country Club. Presenting the program was Van Zandt County Clerk and Lion Susan Strickland and her deputy Shannon Maddox. They brought members information about the upcoming General Election.
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The third annual Canton Zombie Fun Run was held Saturday, Oct. 24. The Canton Main Street Program teamed up with the East Texas Crisis Center to bring awareness to domestic violence abuse and to also support the revitalization efforts of downtown Canton.
Read moreThe Canton Police Department released the following arrest report for Oct. 17-26.
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The controversial event dubbed “Slvtzgiving,” has been cancelled after City of Canton officials terminated the contract agreement with Grayson Berry, organizer of the event, on Oct. 22.
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Shelby Wycough was crowned the Canton High School 2020 Homecoming Queen. She is the daughter of Jake and Danielle Wycough. She was escorted by her brothers Garrett and Chisum Wycough.
Read moreEarly voting for the 2020 General Election kicked off Oct. 13, with an astounding number of votes coming in throughout the first two weeks and as of Monday, Oct. 26, there were 10,397 total votes. On Oct. 13, there 870 votes; Oct. 14, 871 votes; Oct. 15, 813 votes; Oct. 16, 977 votes; Oct. 17, 895 votes; Oct. 19, 987 votes; Oct. 20, 927; Oct. 21, 850 votes; Oct. 22, 1,251; Oct. 23, 1,005; and Oct. 24, 935. The average number of early voters per day is 901.
Read moreThe Northeast Texas Public Health District released its most recent list of probable (cases with COVID-19 positive antigen tests) and confirmed cases Oct. 26, showing Canton addresses accounting for 223 cases, the highest in the county.
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