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Canton High School’s Family and Community Services students are once again spreading warmth and kindness throughout the community with the annual ‘Socktober’ campaign.

Early Voting began Oct. 19 and will continue through Friday, Oct.

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese and VZC Elections Administrator Shannon Maddox were the guest speakers during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon Oct. 14 at the Van Zandt Country Club as they discussed preparations for Early Voting and Election Day Voting in VZC.

Aleigha Marie McDonough, a 2023 honor graduate of Canton High School and a native of Canton, graduated from Brigham Young University on August 13, 2026, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in journalism and sports media.

FM 1255 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway This week: The contractor is scheduled to continue paving operations in the project limits. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicate hunters can expect good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks during the 2026-27 season. Following three above-average years of fawn survival, the Texas white-tailed deer population has climbed to an estimated 5.64 million.

Roadway safety was front and center for local officials Oct. 7 as the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court hosted a public workshop alongside representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation on two local intersections.

Join Van Zandt County Genealogy Society Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane, Canton, Texas. Carrie Woolverton will be our guest speaker. She is an accomplished genealogical educator, author, and lecturer.

TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the Tyler District during the week of Oct. 12, 2026. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.