News

March 22, 2024 - 05:39
Texas recorded a new all-time low number of hunting-related accidents across the state, according to the 2023 Texas Hunting Accident Report. A new record low…
March 22, 2024 - 05:39
Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street. Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog…
March 22, 2024 - 05:39
Canton ISD Superintendent Brian Nichols released a statement March 19 about the school district’s decision to cancel classes Monday, April 8, due to the total…
March 22, 2024 - 05:39
Carter BloodCare has scheduled a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday, April 1, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 603 East State Highway 243 in Canton. For…

Columns

March 22, 2024 - 05:39
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to…
February 08, 2024 - 20:23
Have you ever watched a volleyball game and witnessed an entire team suddenly duck under the net and join the other team? Gasping for a breath of hope that…
February 08, 2024 - 20:23
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Let me start out by emphasizing that there is no truth to the rumor that the National Football League (NFL) may be considering renaming…
January 25, 2024 - 20:52
Most Valuable Player (MVP). Depends upon the perspective and opinion of the person watching the game. Does he believe that it should be the player who scored…

Lifestyle

March 22, 2024 - 05:39
How many times have I been hunting and watched a hawk or buzzard over head and wish that I too had the ability to observe the landscape from above rather than…
March 22, 2024 - 05:39
Edgewood ISD Director of Technology & Communications On Thursday, Feb. 29, Edgewood ISD hosted the first ever Family Science Night. The event was…
March 14, 2024 - 20:55
In a quest for a fresh start, new opportunities, the owners of 88888 Ranch embarked on a journey that led them from California to Texas. Motivated by a desire…
February 22, 2024 - 20:48
Healthy eating is important at any age and can set the course for a life of vitality and wellness. Sufficient nutrition can help prevent chronic illnesses and…

Obituaries

March 22, 2024 - 05:39
Van Leslie Tucker passed away on March 12, 2024, in his home in Leonard at the age of 68. He was born on November 10, 1955, in Dallas to parents, Kenneth…
March 14, 2024 - 20:55
1938 - 2024 A memorial service for Michael Edward Everett, 85, of Canton was held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home, officiated by the…
March 14, 2024 - 20:55
1984- 2024 Funeral services for Kelly Everett Brown, 40, of Sulphur Springs, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel…
March 14, 2024 - 20:55
1947- 2024 Services for Chris Langran were held Saturday, March 16, 2024, at New Beginning Baptist Church with Dr. Shelby Davidson officiating. A graveside…