October 2026

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Body Local book lovers will have an opportunity to add to their personal collections early next month with the Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library announcing that their latest book fair and silent auction event will take place Oct. 6-9 at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

Body The Friends of the Old School and the Grand Saline Old School Museum will sponsor a community-wide free meal in honor of GSHS Homecoming on Friday, October 9, 2026. Serving time will begin at 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Body Van Zandt County Historical Commission The Van Zandt County Historical Commission (VZCHC) represented the county at the Northeast Texas Regional County Historical Commission Summit on September 23, 2026.

Body On Sept. 22, 2026, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) led a multi-agency investigation targeting the illegal sale and distribution of THC and hemp products at Scorpion Smoke Shop locations throughout North Texas.

Body In each advertiser’s space on this page is the name of two teams who will oppose each other in the coming week. You should circle the name of the team you believe will win in each ad. The person selecting the most correct games will be the winner.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from September 22, 2026 through September 29, 2026 Blutcher, Jovien Lashane, 33, Homeless, PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES CLASS C,TWO COUNTS OF CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$100<$750, BURGLARY OF A HABITATION, CRUELTY...

Body Police Report 9/22/26 to 9/28/26 Calls for Service 9/22/26 Assault Family Violence / 1351 W Frank 9/23/26 Funeral Escort / Grand Saline Alarm Call / 505 E Garland Harassment / 510 Bradburn Accident / Houston /Hickory 9/24/26 Open Door / 200 S Main Assist Fire Department / 520...

Body Runners representing more than 20 area school districts made their way to Canton Sept. 24 to compete in this year's Running Eagles Invitational. In addition to Canton, other competing teams with local ties at the annual event included Edgewood, Martins Mill, Van and Wills Point.

Body Van Zandt County football programs continued to grind their way towards the most important stretch of their respective seasons last week as Grand Saline and Edgewood both reached district play while Van, Canton and Wills Point all wrapped up their non-district slates.