News

Body The Canton School Board will have a new member as Catherine Irwin solidly won the Place 5 seat on the board over two opponents in the May 3 school board election.

Body The Texas Star Quilters Guild has been invited to have a booth at the Military and First Responders Appreciation Day event Saturday, May 17 on the First Monday Grounds in Canton. The VFW is holding their Appreciation of Military and First Responders event from 9 a.m.

Body On April 24, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released 2023 A-F accountability ratings for school systems and campuses statewide restoring transparency for parents and the public regarding school performance following a lawsuit-induced two-year delay.

Body 2025 Showmanship Champion.

Body The Van Zandt County Fair Association recently released results from the 2025 VZC Junior Livestock Show held recently at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton and the results were as follows: Ag Mechanics Barrett Les, Van Zandt County 4-H, first place, Grand Champion.

Body Three employees were recognized for their years of service to Van Zandt County during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court April 23. VZC Pct.

Body Texas Star Quilters Guild Publicity Co-Chair Texas Star Quilters Guild is a 501-3c not for profit corporation established for the love of quilting. We are people of all ages who get together to make friends and learn the art of quilt making.

Body There will be a property tax appraisal protest workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Body Despite less than ideal weather conditions April 30.

Body The University of Texas at Tyler recently announced the winners of the 2025 Juried Student Art Exhibition hosted by the UT Tyler Department of Art and Art History. This year’s guest juror was Jason Bly, an associate professor of art at Midwestern State University.