December 2023

Blotter

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 19-Dec.

Don Edward Byrd

2 years ago By News Staff

Body 1936 – 2023 Don Edward Byrd, a man of strength, warmth, and unwavering love, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Rowlett, at the age of 87.

2023 Year In Review:

2 years ago By David Barber

Body As we prepare to bring in the new year of 2024, it is time to take a look back at the stories and photos that made 2023 a year so eventful.

January 2023: Demolition began on the old Plaza Theater building in downtown Canton shortly after the new year in 2023, which culminated in construction crews taking down the front façade of the building on Jan. 11. Photo by Nick Gibbons, The County Eagle

Billy Jack Mann

2 years ago By News Staff

Body 1935 – 2023 Billy Jack Mann, 88, passed away in Dallas early Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.

Edgewood plane crash kills pilot

2 years ago By Staff Reports

Body According to Texas Department of Public Safety Media & Communications/ Safety Education Sgt. Adam Albritton, a preliminary investigation indicated that on Dec. 26, 2003, at around 6 p.m., a civilian aircraft crashed in the area of 114 Private Road 7005 in Edgewood.

A civilian aircraft crashed in the area of Private Road 7005 in Edgewood on Dec. 26, 2003, at around 6 p.m. The plane came to rest, striking a residence at the location and causing minor damage to the home. Photo by Nick Gibbons, The County Eagle

Debrah Craft

2 years ago By News Staff

Body 1958 – 2023 Debrah Karen Craft, beloved daughter and mother, passed away on Nov. 6, 2023.