News
May 09, 2024 - 20:52
Arthritis isn’t a single disease, but a term that refers to more than 100 conditions characterized by joint pain or joint disease, says the Arthritis…
May 09, 2024 - 20:52
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Apr. 30-May 8.
Julian Martin Bahena, 23, Canton, theft of service.
Gregory…
May 09, 2024 - 20:52
As one of my radio heroes, Garrison Keelor, used to say, “It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Wobegon.”
Change the word “Wobegon” to “Kaufman County” and my…
May 09, 2024 - 20:52
Old Bethel Cemetery services set for May 18
The Old Bethel Cemetery Associational meeting will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the Old Bethel Missionary…
Sports
April 25, 2024 - 21:48
Joseph Rolland of Wills Point High School captured first place in the Triple Jump at the Class 4A Regional Track Meet recently to earn a trip to next month’s…
March 28, 2024 - 22:59
Van senior Landry Jones was recently named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association’s All-State Girls Basketball Team for Class 4A.
Jones was also named to the…
March 22, 2024 - 05:39
In a battle of Van Zandt County rivals March 15, the Canton Eaglettes outlasted the visiting Wills Point Lady Tigers, 8-0, in Canton.
The Eaglettes got on the…
March 22, 2024 - 05:39
A six-run sixth inning proved to be too much to overcome as the Wills Point Tiger varsity baseball team lost to Mabank, 11-0, March 19.
Carson LaJone led the…
Columns
May 09, 2024 - 20:52
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April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin…
May 09, 2024 - 20:52
One of Andy’s fondest memories is early morning coffee with his Mom. Coming in from doing farm chores, he would find her pouring for both of them.
Then, when…
May 02, 2024 - 21:03
Until last week, I had a fluffy white beard. This was the first time I’d ever let it grow for more than two weeks.
Usually, I just look a little ‘scruffy,’…
May 02, 2024 - 21:03
Hmmm…evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like ‘If a baby dies, does that infant go to…
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
May 09, 2024 - 20:52
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 09, 2024 - 20:52
1937-2024
Wanda Jean Graves, 86, a resident of Dallas peacefully passed away on May 3, 2024.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at…
May 02, 2024 - 21:03
1932-2004
Lacille Frison, 92, of Wills Point passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Services were at Noon, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral…
May 02, 2024 - 21:03
1961-2024
Sharon Fleming 62, of Grand Saline entered God’s Kingdom on April 28, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1961.
She is survived by a sister, a…