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News
May 14, 2024 - 22:12
The 2024 Canton High School Graduating Class will have its commencement ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 at Norris Birdwell Stadium.
In case of inclement…
May 14, 2024 - 22:12
In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the adoption of a portion of PR 8700 as VZCR 4719 in VZC Pct. 4 during their regular meeting…
May 14, 2024 - 22:12
Grace Bible Fellowship will be hosting ‘Grace Fest 24’ Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church.
The church is located at 17897 FM 1255 in Canton…
Sports
May 14, 2024 - 22:12
The Canton Eaglettes are now two series wins away from making their first trip ever to the Class 4A State Softball Tournament as they now move on to the…
March 19, 2024 - 21:22
Two members of the Class 4A Regional Finalist Canton Eaglettes basketball team were recently named to the Class 4A All-Region Team by the Texas Association of…
March 06, 2024 - 10:10
The Canton Eaglette girls’ ‘green’ and ‘white’ teams had impressive showings Feb. 27 in the Eustace Invitational.
The ‘green’ team for Canton was led by Taryn…
March 06, 2024 - 10:10
Several members of the District 16-4A Basketball Champion Canton Eaglettes were recognized for their achievements on and off the court recently.
Coach Troy…
February 27, 2024 - 21:53
The road to the state tournament in San Antonio came to an end for the Canton Eagles Feb. 22 as they ended their season with a 66-41 loss to Dallas Carter in…
February 20, 2024 - 21:06
The Canton Eagles’ hopes to win their fifth consecutive district championship in boys’ basketball were dashed at the hands of the Mabank Panthers Feb. 13 in…
February 14, 2024 - 05:27
Like Yogi Berra used to say, it was ‘déjà vu all over again.’ One week later, same teams, same result.
The Canton Eaglette basketball team secured a number…
Columns
May 07, 2024 - 22:29
Hmmm…evidently an often-thoughtabout and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like ‘If a baby dies, does that infant go to…
May 07, 2024 - 22:29
I’m going to share a poem, though I truly hate bad poetry, at least, if it’s not great, this one is short: I have been accused of being easily amused but I…
May 07, 2024 - 22:29
As we observe Small Business Week, it is important to reflect on the vital contributions that small businesses make to our national economy and the fabric of…
March 12, 2024 - 21:28
Ever suddenly been transported back in time by just a whiff of a lingering smell in the air? The sight of a house? A quick glimpse of a stranger’s profile who…
Obituaries
May 14, 2024 - 22:12
1942-2024
A funeral service for John Allen Murry, 81, of Canton was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Ken Hackney officiating.…
May 07, 2024 - 22:29
1938-2024
Dean Lee Smith, 85, of Canton, passed away April 19, 2024, in Tyler. He was born November 11, 1938, in Dane County, Wisconsin to Maurice Dean Smith…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1938 – 2024
Marvin Lee Bolt was born in Blackfoot, Texas, to Oel Lee and Alois Bolt on November 27, 1938. He entered Glory on April 24, 2024, where his wife…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1949 – 2024
Services for Jon Martin Butler, 74, of Ben Wheeler, were held Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Pastor Martin McCray…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1941 – 2024
Services for Dr. Edward Walter Rongers, 82, of Fruitvale, were held Monday, April 29, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Dan Tarno…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1931 – 2024
Services for Ruth B. Reid, 92, of Martins Mill, were held Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was in Holly…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1944 – 2024
A graveside service for Wanda McCreary, 80, of Canton, was held Friday, April 26, 2024, at Haven of Memories in Canton with Bro. Donald Kyle offi…
April 23, 2024 - 21:43
1941-2024
A funeral service was held for Delbert Wayne Whitton, 82, of Canton on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. David Fretwell…
