Lifestyle

On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Board Members of the Blackwell House Museum in Canton welcomed close to 100 guests for their annual Christmas Open House.

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Veteran Matt Hernandez, Van Zandt County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Tommy Forgue and Navy Veteran Phil Smith recently teamed up with Gail Bowen at Goshen Farms in Ben Wheeler to grill up hamburgers and hot Dogs for the Farms’ monthly cookout for homeless Veterans of Van Zandt County.

The Texas Star Quilters Guild (TSQG) will be having its annual Quilt Show and shopping extravaganza on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov.

The Canton Lions Club held its latest meeting on Oct. 22, bringing together members and guests for a spirited gathering filled with community updates, heartfelt prayers, and a special guest speaker.

Canton High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Heath Ragle was the guest speaker Oct. 15 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon as he highlighted athletic accomplishments that have taken place during the 2025-26 school year.

Are you interested in your family history? Join Van Zandt County Genealogy Society Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane, Canton.

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On Sept. 17, the Canton Lions Club held its regular meeting, gathering members and guests for an engaging evening of fellowship, service, and community updates.

A good crowd was on hand on a warm day for the annual Constitution Day observance on the northside steps of the Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton held at noon Sept. 17. The event was sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC.