CommunityWood County Monitor
Wood County Sheriff's Office Reports Arrests and Thefts
The sheriff's office reported several arrests and a series of theft and burglary calls in its recent activity log.
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CommunityThe Canton Herald
Family thanks community for support during difficult time
A family thanks first responders, funeral homes, churches, schools and local businesses for their help and support.
CommunityThe Canton Herald
AgriLife extension agent Leon Watson speaks at Canton Lions Club luncheon
Watson described the programs and mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Van Zandt County at the club's weekly meeting.
Texas WinsThe Canton Herald
Canton Eagle Marching Band qualifies for UIL State Marching Contest
The Canton band earned a spot at the Class 4A State contest after placing seventh at the Area C contest in Pine Tree.
HeritageThe Canton Herald
Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial to hold Veterans Day program Nov. 11
The program in Canton starts at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the VZC Veterans Memorial and includes a guest speaker and a museum tour.
CommunityThe Canton Herald
AARP Driver Safety Course Set for Nov. 12 in Canton
A driver safety class for drivers 50 and older will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.
CommunityThe Canton Herald
VZC Commissioners Court conditionally accepts $9.6 million courthouse preservation grant
Van Zandt County commissioners voted unanimously to conditionally accept a state grant for restoring the VZC Courthouse, pending a May 2027 bond vote.
CommunityThe Canton Herald
Canton Chamber of Commerce Holds First Cash Bash Bingo
The Canton Chamber of Commerce held its first Cash Bash Bingo fundraiser on Oct. 19, with more than $5,000 in prizes and raffle items.
CommunityGalveston County Daily News
Lone Star Rally expected to draw 250,000 to 400,000 motorcycles to Galveston
Organizers expect the 24th annual rally to bring a large number of motorcycles to the Galveston area this week.
CommunityTyler County Booster
Tyler County Art League lists November events, including a sidewalk sale and outdoor painting
The Woodville gallery has a fall show, a featured artist, a sidewalk sale, an outdoor painting event and a get-together planned this month.
Texas WinsTyler County Booster
Tyler County Yellowjackets lose 64-16 at Union Hill in district game
The football team lost to the No. 1-ranked team on Oct. 30, and the school has a Senior Night game and a volleyball playoff game this week.
Local HeroesTyler County Booster
Colmesneil volleyball and football teams close out strong seasons
The Lady Dogs won their first district volleyball title in seven years, and the Bulldogs head into a deciding district game Friday.