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CES February Student Council

2 months ago By News Staff

Students at Canton Elementary School that served on the CES Student Council during the month of February included front row, left to right, Yvonne Leos, Dixye Wilkerson, Lillee Pearce, and John Luke Ritchie; and back row, Avery Day, Reed Julian, Ana Diaz, and Dawson Damron.

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Coakley speaks to VZ County Genealogical Society Feb. 24

2 months ago By News Staff

SUZANNE BASS Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicity Chairperson Barbara Coakley, a highly respected genealogy speaker, made a much-anticipated return to the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting, held February 24, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Canton. Her welcome message was that family researchers do not have to be buried in paper.

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Spring concert fundraiser set for March 9 in Canton

2 months ago By News Staff

The Spirit and Squirt Horse Rescue Spring Concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds located at 24792 State Highway 64 in Canton. The concert will feature ‘Jimmy Lewis & 8 Second Ride Band.’There will be free entry, but parking will be $20 per vehicle. Anything over eight-passenger will be prorated. The gates will open at 3 p.m. and the band will play from 5-8 p.m.

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Strickland, Maddox speak to Canton Lions Club

2 months ago By News Staff

TERRIE HARRISON Canton Lions Club Secretary The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, Feb. 28 with Lion President Jesse Carranza presiding. Lion Judge Joshua Wintters introduced the guest speakers, Susan Strickland, Van Zandt County Clerk and Shannon Maddox, Deputy VZC Clerk.

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OUTDOOR EVENT ALWAYS FUN

2 months ago By Luke Clayton

This past weekend, I joined my friends on the tree covered grounds of the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville for our Fifth Annual Spring Outdoor Rendezvous. A few years, long time radio personality and good friend, Friendlee Buffington, and I were visiting about starting an outdoor spring event in Hunt County and the idea of the Luke Clayton’s Spring Rendezvous was born.

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The Canton Texas Rotary Club

2 months ago By News Staff

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7th Annual Rotary Spring Jackpot Show

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7th Annual Rotary Spring Jackpot Show

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Ruppenthal speaks to Canton Lions Club

2 months ago By Terrie Harrison

The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, Feb, 7 with Lion President Jesse Carranza presiding. Lion Roxie Cluck introduced the guest speaker, Steve Ruppenthal, Assistant City Manager of Canton.

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TFB to host Young Farmer & Rancher Conference

2 months ago By News Staff

The future of Texas agriculture starts with the next generation, and a statewide conference will provide opportunities for networking and education for farmers and ranchers between the ages of 18-35. Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Spring Conference is designed to equip young leaders in agriculture with the tools needed to increase their agricultural advocacy efforts and help with farm and ranch decisions.