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May hunting: Turkey or squirrel? Take your pick

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May is a unique month for those of us that love spending time in the woods or on the water. Spring turkey season is still underway in much of Texas during the first half of the month, but spring squirrel season is open also in the counties of eastern Texas and in the remainder of the state, squirrel season is year around.
May is a great time to get outdoors and there are lots of opportunities about. Luke tries to spend as much time as possible at his little ‘camp,’ regardless of the season. Photo by Luke Clayton

Miracle Madness Tournament set for June 13 in Canton

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The Brantley Team at Re/Max Landmark in Canton has announced that the Fourth Annual Miracle Madness Basketball Tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Canton Junior High School Gymnasium located on Athens Street.

Canton ISD Student of the Week

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Ninth Grade Congratulations to Skyla Dillon, a 9th grade student, for being recognized as this week’s CISD Student of the Week. Skyla is the daughter of Nick and June Dillon.
Canton ISD Student of the Week

Eagles among competitors at WP Bluebird Relays

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Van Zandt County track and field athletes representing Wills Point, Canton, Edgewood, and Van had their hands full last week, taking on a stacked field of top competitors from across the area while also racing, jumping and pole vaulting in relentless winds at the Bluebird Relays April 2 in Wills Point.
A strong headwind down the homestretch provided an extra obstacle to competitors in both sprints and longer distance events. Photo by David Kapitan

MAKING READY

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It seems I am either making ready for my next outdoor adventure or unpacking and stowing my gear from the last outing. I imagine this is par for most folks that enjoy fishing, hunting, photographing wildlife or just about any outdoor endeavor.
Getting ready for an outdoor adventure is almost as much fun as the outing itself. This week, Luke writes about how he has been getting ready for his annual outdoor event in Greenville but also getting ready for turkey and hogs as well. Luke is ready for turkey season with his homemade turkey call made from a freshwater mussel shell. Photo by Luke Clayton

Three Eaglettes receive top district accolades

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The 2025-26 District Girls Basketball District recognition was recently announced and the Eaglettes had three players walk away with top honors. Senior Chole Howe was awarded ‘District MVP,’ while Senior Lexi Etheridge was awarded with ‘First Team All- District’ and sophomore Grace Martinez was awarded ‘6th Man of the Year.’ Second Team All-District was awarded to Eaglette seniors Lily Cervantes and KeAna Whitlock, and junior Addison Capps while Honorable Mentions were awarded to the following Canton players: Leighton Helms, Kamia Mitchell, Landry Smith, Annie Berendzen, and Kaylee Rogers.

CORRECTION

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In last week’s issue of the Herald, the photo of Lexi Etheridge was inadvertently left off the group of photos recognizing Canton Eaglette varsity basketball players receiving All-District honors. Etheridge received ‘First Team All-District’ as well as ‘Academic All-District’ honors. The Herald regrets the error.
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Three Canton Eaglettes receive top district accolades

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Girls Basketball District 2025-2026 recognition was recently announced and the Eaglettes had 3 players walk away with top honors. Seniors: Chole Howe was awarded “District MVP”, while Senior Lexi Etheridge was awarded with “First Team All- District” and Sophomore, Grace Martinez was awarded “6th Man of the Year”.
Three Canton Eaglettes receive top district accolades
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