News
Following the first ever midterm national convention of either political party the Republicans of Van Zandt County held a meeting to celebrate the convention’s…
A free-to-attend family event, “Sweeten the Mission”, hosted by BNI Trade Winds, is a fundraiser that involves multiple area businesses and will benefit The…
Two suspects from a game room robbery in Edom were arrested this past week.According to Van Zandt County Constable Bob Keltner, Labryson Orange and Whitney…
A 36-year-old man identified as Joshua Benjamin Cartwright was taken into custody Sept. 17 on charges including the online solicitation of a minor and…
Sports
The Canton Eagles delivered their most complete performance of the season last week, humbling previously unbeaten Mount Vernon 55-0 in a September 17 showdown…
The Running Eagles ran at the Hallsville Invitational on Friday, September 18. Peyton Chandler led the Varsity boys finishing 3rd overall out of 196 runners…
The Canton Eaglettes continued their march through District 15-4A play last week, tangling with longtime rivals Van at home before clashing with Kemp on the…
The Canton Eagles had their hands full Sept. 11, tangling with Caddo Mills in a battle of teams with identical 2-0 records. Canton would prevail in an absolute…
The Running Eagles competed at the Wills Point Invitational on Thursday, September 10. Peyton Chandler led the varsity boys finishing 4th overall with a time…
The Canton Eaglettes put the finishing touches on the non-district portion of their schedule over the past week, hitting the court twice with matches against…
I remember well the first time I fished with guide Tony Parker. It was a cold winter’s day back in the early nineties at Lake Tawakoni. Tony was just getting…
The Canton Eaglettes took another step towards the start of district play last week, hitting the court multiple times during Caddo Mills' annual Fox Fest…
Columns
This past week, I saw something on Facebook that reminded me of a lesson we sometimes forget: One of the greatest signs of strength is being willing to admit…
Last weekend, the stadium thought it had witnessed the final snap. Michigan launched a desperate Hail Mary pass that fell incomplete as the game clock hit zero…
If you’re struggling with debt, you’re certainly not alone. It can be overwhelming when bills pile up, and many people look to credit repair, debt…
Have you ever found yourself in a bind? Coaches, administrators, teachers and students all do. Life puts us in situations we did not expect.A coach loses a key…
Obituaries
1949 - 2026Bartley Steven Reddoch, 77, went to his heavenly home on September 10, 2026, in Huntsville, Texas. He was born in Bay City, Texas, on May 13, 1949,…
1937-2026Walter Ray Reed, a beacon of warmth and resilience, was welcomed into this world on September 6, 1937, in the charming town of Lewistown, Montana. His…
Johnny Wilburn Brandon, 83 of Canton Texas, was born in Troup Texas on November 21, 1935 to Rev. Curtis and Effie Brandon. He graduated from Winnsboro High…
1939 - 2026Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Charles Edward Bridges, 87, of Beckville, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at…