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Groundbreaking held for new Hall Chevrolet GMC facility

3 months ago By David Barber

Body Under warm and sunny skies May 13, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Hall Chevrolet GMC dealership location on State Highway 19 near Taco Bell in Canton.

A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held May 13 for the new Hall Chevrolet GMC location on State Highway 19 near Taco Bell. Representatives from Hall Chevrolet GMC along with City of Canton and Canton Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) representatives grabbed shovels and turned some dirt to conclude the ceremony. Photos by David Barber

Canton Native Gracie Whitton Graduates from Baylor University

3 months ago By Staff Reports

Body Canton native Gracie Whitton, who grew up in the historic Whitton Community bearing her family name, graduated from Baylor University on May 15, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism for Public Relations with a minor in Media Management.

Fatal hit-and-run accident being investigated by DPS

3 months ago By Staff Reports

Body Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are seeking the public’s help in a fatal hitand- run accident that happened May 8 in Van Zandt County. A pedestrian was hit around 11:30 p.m.

Correction

3 months ago By News Staff

Body In last week’s article in the Herald recapping the May 5 Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, part of the comments made by Native Son Owner Ryan Sumner were inadvertently left out. Here are his comments in their entirety.

Three workshop items discussed by VZC Commissioners Court

3 months ago By David Barber

Body During their regular meeting May 6, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court discussed three workshop items that resulted in no action being taken.

Current Game Room ordinance discussed during workshop

3 months ago By David Barber

Body An overflow crowd May 6 at the Van Zandt County Courthouse witnessed a marathon four-hour regular meeting session of the VZC Commissioners Court where the main topic of discussion centered around the current VZC Game Room Regulations.

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 25

3 months ago By Staff Reports

Body The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board of Directors recently released information about the 2026 Memorial Day Program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the VZC Veterans Memorial, located at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243 in Canton.

History Detectives of VZC treasure hunt announced

3 months ago By Suzanne Bass

Body Starting May 15, Van Zandt County kids and adults will have the opportunity to explore the history of the county and have fun doing it.

History Detectives of VZC treasure hunt announced

CHS CLASS OF 2026

3 months ago By News Staff

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Early Voting begins May 18 for runoff elections

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Early Voting for the Van Zandt County Republican Party and Democratic Party Runoff Elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, will begin Monday, May 18, according to the VZC Clerk’s office. There will be only one week of Early Voting which will take place from 7 a.m.

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