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As we move into the second half of 2026, many business owners find themselves caught between reflection and momentum. Mid-year is more than a calendar checkpoint. It’s a strategic opportunity to revisit goals, assess performance, and set a stronger course for the remainder of the year.

Unity among the Republican Party in Van Zandt County and across the state was emphasized during the swearing-in ceremony June 19 for new VZC Republican Party Chairman Tom Duke.

A truck driver that fell asleep at the wheel and caused a multi-vehicle collision that killed five people in 2025, pleaded guilty on Thursday, June 25.

Lakeside Baptist Church of Canton will be hosting ‘4th of July at the Cross’ beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the corner of State Highway 64 and Nichols Drive.

Incumbent Texas Republican Governor Greg

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office announced that a capital murder suspect was arrested after the suspect had been on the run for months. KCSO made an arrest of Diego Carlos Rodriguez on Friday, June 26 around 3 p.m.

There will be a full schedule of activities in Canton during the July 4 holiday weekend as the city will not only celebrate the Fourth of July but also America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration.

The Fire Chief of the Mabank Fire Department was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday, June 27. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, they, along with Highway Patrol, were requested to assist with a vehicle vs.

Three members of the Canton Lions Club who passed away during the past year were remembered for their service to the organization June 17 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club.

For the 17th consecutive year, the Van Zandt County Historical Commission has been recognized for their work by the Texas Historical Commission.