News
Lions Club was excited to hear from Dr. Kaitie Franklin, chiropractor and owner of the Euphoria Pediatric & Family Wellness center in Canton Texas. The…
A retired former Kaufman County Judge was chosen to oversee the appeal of Karmelo Anthony for his recent murder conviction.Visiting Judge Sid Harle recused…
Club President Dr. Dwayne Collins announces the agenda for the August Meeting inviting not only club members but the public as well: After a month off from…
Sports
The Running Eagles competed at the Tyler Legacy Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, August 22.In the varsity boys race, Peyton Chandler finished second…
Coach Kailey Marsh and the Canton Eaglettes continued to establish themselves as one of the most consistent programs in the area last season, putting together…
You don’t need an old outdoor writer (me) to remind you of the current heat wave we are all enduring. But cooler weather is just around the corner and falling…
It’s summertime and fishing is easy. Maybe I should write the ‘catching’ is easy, for both blue and channel catfish.I just got off the water at Lake Tawakoni…
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,…
Ninth GradeCongratulations 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…
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…
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…
Columns
TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the Tyler District during the week of Aug. 17, 2026. Please remember, work…
Championship teams are not built because everyone thinks alike. They are built because people with different experiences, personalities, skills and…
There is something about this time of year that brings both excitement and uncertainty. Fall sports are gearing up. Coaches are putting teams together,…
Serving in leadership roles, I have come to realize that most people misunderstand what success really looks like. We celebrate victories but often overlook…
Obituaries
1950 - 2026A funeral service is being held for Patricia (Odom) McFarland, of Canton, on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10 AM, at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.…
1938 - 2026A funeral service for Spencer Daniel, 88, of Canton, will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Pastor…
December 5, 1946 – July 10, 2026Services for Kathy Jolene Sanford Thrasher, 79, of Mabank, will be held at 12:30 pm Friday, July 10, 2026, at Eubank Funeral…
March 9, 1961 – June 12, 2026Patricia Ann McWilliams, 65, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 9, 1961, in Canton to…