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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.

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.

On a play that is considered to be routine during most high school baseball games turned into a scary situation for two Canton High School varsity baseball players recently.

The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor announced that the City of Canton has been recognized by Travel Texas as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

EXIT Realty Pro in Canton recently announced the addition of Amber Gober to its team of real estate professionals. “We’re excited to welcome Amber to EXIT Realty,” says Mike Murdock, Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty Pro .

The Van Zandt County Aggie Club held their 2026 Aggie Muster Ceremony Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Old School Museum in Grand Saline.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of April 20. Please remember that work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failureor other unforeseen issues.

The Annual Upper Sabine Cattleman’s Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Plans are being finalized for the Annual Canton Lions Club Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, April 27, at the Van Zandt Country Club.

Candidates in all four upcoming Republican Party Runoff Elections in Van Zandt County are scheduled to participate in a Political Forum scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.