United States Army Retired Col. Daniel Whitney served as the guest speaker May 25 during the Annual Memorial Day Program at ...

Representatives from the Van Zandt County Historical Commission were the guest speakers during the Canton Lions Club Luncheon ...

Canton Main Street Manager Summer is rolling in downtown Canton, and we’ve got a lineup that’s going to make this summer one to remember. Mark your calendars, grab the family, and come spend the day ...

East Texas Heroes’ honoring Veterans, First Responders, and community heroes will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 on the First Monday Grounds (Pavilions 4000, 4500, and 6500) in ...

The man responsible for the death of Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza pled guilty to his murder and was sentenced on Wednesday, May 27. Darrian Johnson was sentenced to life in prison without ...

There will be a new Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner on January 1, 2027, but the person that will fill the seat will not be determined until after the November General Election.

Many people are looking for flexible, part-time work to help cover rising expenses, supplement in ...

It was a busy night for the Canton City Council during its regular monthly meeting May 19 as they recognized their outgoing ...

It will be another busy summer coming up at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton June 3 through July 17 as the 2026 Summer Schedule was recently released. The theme of this year’s ...

At the conclusion of their regular meeting May 20, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court held a workshop session to ...

Fred A. Banning was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph Lester and Pauline Doyle Banning, the fifth of six children. His dad passed away before the sixth child was born. A few years later, his mom ...

Bette Fletcher Baker passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on February 26, 1928, in Mexia to B.Y. and Jeanette Fletcher. Bette was a Christian by Faith which led her to be a ...