May 2026

The Old Bethel Cemetery Associational Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the Old Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 103 VZCR 2313 in Canton. The business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.

The 10th Annual Van Freedom Boom, celebrating America’s 250th birthday, continues to be in the planning stages. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m.

The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board of Directors recently released information about the 2026 Memorial Day Program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the VZC Veterans Memorial, located at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243 in Canton.

Mother's Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May. Since 1914, when it was officially recognized as a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson, families have been gathering to celebrate mothers, and celebrations typically include thoughtful gifts.