News
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicate hunters can expect good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks during the 2026-27…
Roadway safety was front and center for local officials Oct. 7 as the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court hosted a public workshop alongside representatives…
Join Van Zandt County Genealogy Society Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First…
TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the Tyler District during the week of Oct. 12, 2026. Please remember, work…
Sports
The Canton Eaglettes virtually assured themselves a spot in this year's postseason last week, earning a split versus Mabank and Van with just three matches…
The Running Eagles ran at the Lindale Larry Wilson Memorial Invitational on Wednesday, October 7.The Varsity boys were led by Peyton Chandler who finished the…
Van Zandt County was well represented in Eustace Sept. 30 with six local districts, Canton, Edgewood, Grand Saline, Martins Mill, Van and Wills Point, all…
The Canton Eaglettes hit a major season milestone last week, wrapping up round one of district play with a contest against state-ranked Lindale Sept. 29 before…
The high-flying Canton Eagles are scheduled to hit the road this week, following up a 71-0 thrashing of Wills Point and their bye with a district-opening game…
The Canton Eaglette volleyball program continued to tighten its grip on a potential playoff berth last week, dismissing Brownsboro 25-12, 25-16, 2521 in a…
Runners representing more than 20 area school districts made their way to Canton Sept. 24 to compete in this year's Running Eagles Invitational. In addition to…
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…
Columns
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a good reminder for East Texas businesses to take a closer look at how they protect their data, employees and…
“I could have gone to college on a football scholarship. I had an offer right out of high school, but I joined a rock-and-roll band and ended up going nowhere.…
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…
Obituaries
1937-2026Services for Mike Langran will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at New Beginnings Community Church, 105 VZCR 4807, Ben Wheeler,…
1939-2026Daniel Anthony Catania, age 87, of Stoney Creek Drive in Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Mr. Catania was born…
In Death, as in life, Dennis Cecil Townsend touched the hearts of many people.On September 23, 2026 he was called to heaven by our Lord. He passed at his home,…
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,…