News
AUSTIN, TX (July 31, 2026) – Ahead of the 2026 Sales Tax Holiday, NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett is urging Texans to take advantage of the tax savings and to…
After more than 3,200 traffic crashes in school zones or involving school buses last year, Texans are reminded to drive safe and smart Why this mattersTraffic…
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the successful launch of full production trading on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE): “On…
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton are…
Sports
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…
The 2025-26 District Girls Basketball District recognition was recently announced and the Eaglettes had three players walk away with top honors.Senior Chole…
Girls Basketball District 2025-2026 recognition was recently announced and the Eaglettes had 3 players walk away with top honors. Seniors: Chole Howe was…
The Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 154A All-District Boys’ Basketball Team released March 4.The Eagles were represented on the First Team…
Columns
The Texas State Comptroller's Office delivered its latest monthly sales tax revenue report to local cities recently, reporting mixed results when comparing…
Many football fans remember James 'Boobie' Miles as the electrifying running back from Odessa Permian High School whose story became the heart of Friday Night…
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONThe Midland school district is suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath and other state leaders in another challenge to the state’s…
Many college students seek flexible, part-time employment to help cover school expenses. Finding a job can be challenging, and students may feel pressure to…
Obituaries
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…
January 9, 1944 - May 27, 2026Jerry Dale Liles, 82, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Weatherford. Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m…
January 9, 1944 - May 27, 2026Jerry Dale Liles, 82, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Weatherford. Graveside Service was 1:00 p.m.…