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Make the most of National Small Business Week

Body National Small Business Week takes place May 4-10, 2026, making it the perfect time to celebrate the millions of small businesses that power our economy and strengthen our communities. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the U.S.

National Day of Prayer set for May 7

Body The Annual National Day of Prayer ceremony in Van Zandt County will take place from 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursday, May 7 (today), in the VZC Court at Law Courtroom in the VZC Courthouse in Canton. The public is invited to attend.

VZC Judge candidates participate in Political Forum

Body Incumbent Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese and challenger Jeffrey Whitworth were in attendance April 27 to participate in a Political Forum sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC (RCVZC) at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.
VZC Judge candidates participate in Political Forum

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 25

Body The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board of Directors recently released information about the 2026 Memorial Day Program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the VZC Veterans Memorial, located at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243 in Canton.

Canton Masonic Lodge recognizes Nicks, Ordieres

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two Canton ISD teachers were named as the winners of the Lamar Award of Excellence by the Canton Masonic Lodge. The winners were named during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board April 20.
Canton Masonic Lodge recognizes Nicks, Ordieres

Mayor announces Kids’ Fish Day set for May 16

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the beginning of the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council April 21, Canton Mayor Lou Ann Berry announced that the Annual Kids’ Fish Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 beginning at 9 a.m.
Uriel De La Fuente of ONCOR, left, introduced ONCOR Distribution Operations Supervisor Brandon Arthur to the members of the Canton City Council April 21 during the council’s regular monthly meeting at Canton City Hall. Photo by David Barber
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