News
With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it's no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate…
Come join the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society to discover how to uncover your Scottish Roots. Our guest speaker will be Sara Cochran. She is a fulltime…
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…
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 matters Traffic…
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
Serving in leadership roles, I have come to realize that most people misunderstand what success really looks like. We celebrate victories but often overlook…
News publishers across the country are struggling with a uniquely modern problem their webpages are being overrun with bots. Content that is written for human…
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…
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…