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In 2025, factors such as ‘unsafe speed,’ ‘failure to drive in a single lane, and ‘intoxication’ contributed to 148 fatal crashes and 162 total fatalities in the Tyler District. The 162 fatalities were the same as the 2024 total, and the second lowest total since 2019 (148).

Canton Maintenance crews are scheduled to continue work on FM 858 between Martins Mill and Ben Wheeler. Motorists should expect lane closures. Crews will also perform bridge maintenance at various locations.

After the dust settled and all the votes were counted around 11:30 p.m. in the March 3 Primary Election, four Van Zandt County Republican Party races will be heading to runoff elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, according to unofficial vote totals released by the VZC Clerk’s office.

‘Trucking Impacts You’ was the topic of a presentation made by Kenny Ray during the March 4 Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club. Ray, a native of Grand Saline, serves as the Vice-President in charge of Safety and Risk Counseling at Marsh McLennan Agency in Dallas.

Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department Captain Brandon Kilpatrick released the following information March 2 regarding an investigation into the recent death of a twoyear old girl in Canton. “On Sunday, February 15, 2026, deputies with the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5400 block of State Highway 198 following a report of an unresponsive two-year-old female,” said Kilpatrick.

With four candidates signed up to run for four available positions on the Canton City Council, the city election, scheduled for May 2, will be cancelled at the next regular monthly meeting of the council scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Canton City Hall. There was scheduled to be a ‘General Election’ on May 2 but when the filing deadline of Feb. 13 arrived, there were a total of three candidates that filed for the three available seats.

The Isaiah 40:31 Charity 5k Run and Pickleball Tournament are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Twin Lakes Nursery in Canton. Proceeds will benefit Eleazar Alejos.

Join with the Van Zandt County Genealogy Society in celebrating your American Patriot as we connect with our 1776 Ancestors who striven to create the United States of America. “If you are a descendant of Van Zandt County, and you have ancestors who fought in the American Revolutionary War, we would love to memorialize your American Patriot Ancestor,” said VZC Genealogy Library Publicist Karen Alfano.

The Isaiah 40:31 Charity 5k Run and Pickleball Tournament are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Twin Lakes Nursery in Canton. Proceeds will benefit Eleazar Alejos.

Members of the Texas Star Quilters Guild (TSQG) have been busy with plans for this new year. In addition to our mission statement of involvement in various charity endeavors throughout the community, we will be partnering with various other organizations and participating in their events.