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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.

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.

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.

During their regular meeting May 6, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court discussed three workshop items that resulted in no action being taken. The first workshop item involved the number of radios needed for each Road and Bridge Precinct as installation of the new emergency radio system continues.

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.

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. Members of Boy Scout Troop 378 in Canton are scheduled to begin the program by Presenting the Colors.

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. This summer, the VZC Historical Commission (VZCHC), the Van Zandt County Museums group and local libraries will conduct the History Detectives of Van Zandt County treasure hunt, a summer activity that will help interested residents journey through historic locations, learn about the past, and (for top Detectives) earn prizes.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Several area Pastors prayed about various topics May 7 during the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer Ceremony. The program was held inside the Van Zandt County Court at Law Courtroom located on the second floor of the VZC Courthouse in Canton.