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Mustangs best Frankston, Cayuga

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The Martins Mill Mustangs hit the most critical stretch of their season last week, tipping off District 19-2A play with games against state-ranked Frankston and Cayuga. The Mustangs would ace both tests, jumpstarting their quest for a spot in this year’s 2A playoffs.

Lady Vandals climb in district race

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The Van Lady Vandals and Canton Eaglettes renewed their longstanding rivalry last week, clashing in a contest that could go a long way towards determining the final outcome of this year’s District 16-4A title race. Van would go on to deliver one of its best efforts of the season against the Eaglettes, weathering a late rally to score a hard-fought 45-42 overtime win.
Van coach Kay Bachert had plenty to celebrate last week as her team moved up into a first-place tie in this year’s District 16-4A race. The Lady Vandals extended their win streak to eight consecutive games over the week, outdueling Canton in a thriller before rolling past Cumberland Academy. Photos by Liz Hinch

Hope Center hosting community open house

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Hope Center, a pro-life, non-profit is hosting a community open house in honor of Sanctity of Human Life. The event will be at Hope’s facility on Sunday, Jan. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at 885 East State Highway 243 in Canton.

City, school election filings begin Jan. 18

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Persons interested in filing for a position in the upcoming city and school elections in Van Zandt County may do so begin-filing deadline is Friday, Feb. 17.

The Plaza Theatre:

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With recent news that the Plaza Theatre building in downtown Canton was set to be demolished this past week, many have expressed both nostalgia and interest in what lies ahead for a strong piece of Canton’s history. The Plaza Theatre was constructed in 1946 by Joe Marshall Hackney.
Photos by Canton Main Street, Ethan Adams, David Barber and Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle

Suspect arrested on sexual assault charge

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For the second time in less than week, the Grand Saline Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect on charges that included the attempted online solicitation of a minor. In a Jan.