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Representatives from the Canton ISD Education Foundation discussed their accomplishments over the past school year as they spoke at the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon May 27 held at the Van Zandt Country Club.

Canton Main Street Manager Summer is rolling in downtown Canton, and we’ve got a lineup that’s going to make this summer one to remember. Mark your calendars, grab the family, and come spend the day with us.

There will be a new Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner on January 1, 2027, but the person that will fill the seat will not be determined until after the November General Election.

The man responsible for the death of Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza pled guilty to his murder and was sentenced on Wednesday, May 27. Darrian Johnson was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole by a Kaufman County Judge shortly after appearing in court and pleading guilty.

United States Army Retired Col. Daniel Whitney served as the guest speaker May 25 during the Annual Memorial Day Program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton before a large turnout.

The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 1. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

Operation Christmas Child has announced that they will be hosting a Project Leader Workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church located at 10519 FM 344 East in Whitehouse.

‘A Celebration of Freedom: East Texas Heroes’ honoring Veterans, First Responders, and community heroes will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 on the First Monday Grounds (Pavilions 4000, 4500, and 6500) in Canton.

There’s something very special about river fishing. I grew up a few miles from the Red River in Red River County and have fond memories of bank fishing along the river.

It will be another busy summer coming up at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton June 3 through July 17 as the 2026 Summer Schedule was recently released. The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Schedule will be ‘Unearth a Story.’ There will be a Summer Reading Kickoff Party scheduled from noon to 4 p.m.