News
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…
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Beginning January 1, 2027, Van Zandt County will have a new VZC Criminal District Attorney and a new VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner…
davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution approving the formation of and participation in a Sub-Regional Planning Commission with Smith County pursuant to…
Families looking for activities to keep themselves busy and entertained during the summer months will have plenty to see and do during the months with three…
Sports
The Grand Saline Indians are one win away from a trip to the Class 3A State Softball Championship Game with an overall record of 32-10. To get to the state…
Jett Taylor of Grand Saline placed in two different events during the recent Class 3A State Track Meet in Austin.Taylor, who played quarterback in Grand Saline…
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,…
Several Van Zandt County varsity softball teams opened post-season play recently with matchups in the bi-district round of the state softball playoffs.The…
Columns
Leadership is not easy. Athletics and the game of life are more alike than we sometimes realize.Just when you think you have everything lined out, the game…
Dear EditorApril is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. It is a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting compassion, and strengthening our…
Temperatures are already on the rise, and blazing East Texas temperatures will be here before you know it.The best way to deal with air conditioning issues is…
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTSTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for Gov. Greg Abbott to remove acting state comptroller Kelly Hancock, calling him an “…
Lifestyle
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Teachers of the Year and Students of the Year for the 202526 school year at Grand Saline ISD were recognized during the Quarterly Grand…
The prevalence of obesity among adults 60 and older is significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39 percent of adults 60 and…
Aging and change go hand in hand. Physical changes associated with aging, such as graying hair or reduced muscle mass, may garner the most attention. But…
Exercise is an important component of healthy living at any age. Physical activity helps to maintain a healthy body weight and offers mental benefits like…
Obituaries
July 23, 1943 – May 22, 2026Services for Linda Sides, 82, of Canton, were held Friday, May 22, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Moore officiating.…
May 3, 1949 – May 13, 2026Marilyn Kay Howard, 77, of Canton, passed away on May 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 3, 1949, in Dallas to Carl Sherman…
March 28, 1930-April 24, 2026Fred A. Banning was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph Lester and Pauline Doyle Banning, the fifth of six children. His dad…
February 16, 1928-April 24, 2026Bette 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…