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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 . “EXIT is growing and attracting quality business people like Amber each and every day.”

The Van Zandt County Aggie Club held their 2026 Aggie Muster Ceremony Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Old School Museum in Grand Saline. There were 37Aggies and 23 guests in attendance.Aggie Muster is an event held annually to remember and honor the Aggies that have passed away during the previous year.

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. “Right now, we have 32 teams signed up and we have spots remaining for four more teams,” said a Canton Lions Club member who presented an update during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon April 15.

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.

The Van Zandt County District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $53,000.00 in grant funding through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program, a significant step forward in strengthening services for crime victims across the county.

There will be a community blood drive from 12:306 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Walmart, located at 603 East State Highway 243 in Canton. “Look cool by the pool, but don’t bake by the lake, with a brand new beach towel from Carter BloodCare,” said a Carter BloodCare spokesperson. “The popular ‘thank you’ gift is available to everyone who gives blood with Carter BloodCare in May. Support the community and sign up to donate at the Carter BloodCare blood drive hosted by the Canton community.”

This week, let’s discuss a subject that directly affects all of us sooner or later, how to continue to enjoy our outdoor endeavors as we grow older. In my mid-70s, I feel qualified to share some experiences that might be beneficial to some of those who are a bit long in the tooth.

The Canton Eaglettes varsity softball team will begin post-season play April 23 (today) against Carthage in the opener of a best-of-three Class 4A Bi-District playoff series with all three games being played at Tyler Legacy. Game 1 is scheduled for Thursday (today) at 5 p.m. Game 2 will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, April 24.