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The local case count for positive coronavirus cases within the city limits of Wills Point climbed from two to three last week following confirmation from the Northeast Texas Public Health District.
Read moreA closet area on the second floor of the Van Zandt County Courthouse could be designated as a firearms depository following action taken May 13 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.
Read moreCanton High School will hold a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 5, at Norris Birdwell Stadium.
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In response to COVID-19, the East Texas Food Bank held an emergency food box distribution on Tuesday, May 5, at First Monday Trade Days in Canton. ETFB served 700 families at the distribution. The distribution was supported by Texas Army National Guardsmen, Manna, Inc. Food Pantry and Crossroads Canton. Any family seeking food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic can visit www.EastTexasFoodBank.org and click “find food” to get information on the nearest food resources. Photos by Brad Blakemore
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Veteran Tim Pennington says he has a plan to help Van Zandt County veterans.
Read moreVan Zandt County now has a total count of 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases. The Northeast Texas Public Health District also released that out of the 18, six of them are in the recovery phase. In Van Zandt County, Van has the highest number of cases at six. Canton has four cases; Wills Point, three cases; Grand Saline, two cases; and Edgewood, Murchinson and Chandler all have one. The only death related to the virus was in Murchison.
Read morePotassium is all too often the most overlooked element in producing hay here in East Texas. For years producers have just thought about nitrogen. Soil potassium levels/fertility does not affect crude protein and digestibility (TDN, ADF) of forages. Deficient or low potassium fertility levels will most assuredly reduce forage growth. In other words, it can become first limiting nutrient and decrease overall yields.
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The downtown sidewalks in Canton were abuzz with activity as a peaceful protest led by Canton businesswoman and former council member Connie Odich led the charge in the fight to reopen all Texas businesses.
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