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The iconic sounds and visuals of Pink Floyd’s legendary opera The Wall will echo through Austin College on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as regional alt-rock band The Trainwreck and their talented friends present a full-length performance of the groundbreaking rock masterpiece. For the Wall Project, The Trainwreck will be joined by Oliver White (Guitar, Vocals), Atticus Neff (Percussion), and RJ Wright (Keyboards).
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The Torlonia Foundation announced the North American tour of Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection, a major exhibition of ancient Roman masterworks marking the first time these works have been shown outside of Europe. Selections from the Collection, assembled and stewarded by the Torlonia Family beginning in the early-19th century, will premiere at the Art Institute of Chicago in March before traveling to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts as part of the Foundation's mission to showcase these extraordinary historical works to the public.
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Northbound entrance ramp from Spur 503 to northbound US 75, is scheduled to be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2026, until 5 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2026, to facilitate the installation of high mast lighting.
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(L-R) Treasurer James Hunt, President Duncan Berry, Vice President Keith Mumaw, Trustee Mark Hetherington, Secretary Sarah Richardson
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The northbound frontage road, north of Jerdy Gary Avenue, is scheduled to be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 5, 2026, until 5 p.m. on March 18, 2026, to facilitate the reconstruction of the frontage road.
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Tim Grimm is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world, forging a rich and varied career that blends his love of songwriting, travel, and acting in theatre, film, and television. For most of his 25-year career as a storytelling balladeer in the tradition of John Prine, Woody Guthrie, and Bob Dylan, Tim has written primarily about community, history, family, and social issues – often framed by his strong sense of place and the many years he spent on the family farm he built in rural Indiana.
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Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that various entrance/exit ramps to & from US 75 will be closed at the following locations, dates and times...
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Bonham Chamber now accepting applications for Leadership Fannin 2026 & Youth Leadership Fannin 2026!
The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for both our 2026 Leadership Fannin class and our new Youth Leadership Fannin program for 2026! The leadership program is designed to equip individuals to become stewards by providing them with leadership skill and vital information that motivates them to service and by connecting them with life-long business and personal relationships.
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Due to dangerous conditions that could lead to fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County has implemented a countywide ban on all outdoor burning.
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This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, January 5, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.
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The Board of Directors of the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct the first monthly meeting of the 2026 calendar year on Tuesday, January 6 at 12:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Holiday Inn Express.
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9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
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All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.
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The Fannin County Clerk, Jenny Garner, encourages every property owner to sign up for this service. If a landowner files a document with the County Clerk, signed up landowners are notified.
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Construction is scheduled to begin Jan. 5, 2026.
Business 121D from SH 121 to SH 121
SS 311 from SH 56 to SH 121
FM 1743 from End of State Maintenance to US 82 -
All City of Bonham residents who have Thursday Trash Pickup will have their trash picked up on Friday, December 26 & Friday, January 2.
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Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting December 29, 2025.
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Effective September 1, 2025, Animal Control Vehicles and Officers are now covered under Texas's "Move Over or Slow Down" law.
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Construction of the permanent Ladonia Fossil Park is well underway. Located downstream of Leon Hurse Dam, the permanent park will offer improved amenities for local fossil hunters and visitors alike.
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Families are invited to explore the fascinating history of fingerprinting at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site during a special hands-on program, "Fingerprint Fun," on Saturday, December 27, with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Participants will step back into the Victorian era to learn how fingerprinting developed as a method of personal identification. Guests will then put their detective skills to the test by conducting a fun fingerprint investigation and creating a unique fingerprint-inspired craft to take home. The program fee is $3 per participant.
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The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the opening of enrollment for the 2026 class of Leadership Fannin, a community-based leadership program designed to improve the understanding of social, economic, and political forces that impact the community at large. The goal of a successful leadership program is to educate participants through monthly sessions and activities that will develop their self-awareness and discover their leadership potential within community organizations, as well as within their workforce.
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The Texas A&M Health Institute for Healthcare Access has received a new grant to examine the challenges faced by the thousands of military veterans experiencing homelessness in Texas. This grant is one of roughly 84 awarded nationwide to study how legal issues affect veterans’ health and housing stability.
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Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple advised the court that December 24 and December 26 have been declared federal holidays this year. Fannin County offices will close at noon on December 23, 2025 and reopen at 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025.
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Five candidates will vie for the position of Fannin County Judge. Other contested races include Pct. 2 commissioner, Pct. 4 commissioner, county treasurer, and Justice of the Peace for Pct 2.
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We want to say a big Thank You, to the Bonham Chamber of Commerce, and community members for attending our ribbon cutting on December 12. Your presence highlighted our special day!
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9:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
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On December 17th, 2025, the Fannin County District Attorney’s office secured a prison sentence of 30 years for the offense of Theft of Property greater than $300,000 By a Public Servant in the case against Kristina (Eaton) Smith, 53, of Leonard. Smith also received a $10,000.00 fine.
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McKinney National Airport (TKI) made important progress in its plans to build a passenger terminal, support facilities, and roadway at the McKinney City Council meeting on Dec. 16, 2025. The City Council approved a budget amendment appropriating the remaining $7.4 million from the $22.4 million approved by the McKinney Economic Development Corporation for constructing support facilities for the new terminal in May 2025.
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Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury returned indictments as shown below.
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The closure is scheduled to begin from 8 p.m. on Dec. 18, until 5 a.m. on Dec. 19. This closure will be to switch traffic onto the new pavement between Lamberth Drive and Loy Lake Road.
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McKinney National Airport (TKI) has acquired its first airline partner with the City of McKinney’s signing of an Airline Use and Lease Agreement (ULA) this week. Avelo Airlines is the first carrier to sign the ULA and commit to supporting the development and operation of TKI’s passenger terminal and adjacent facilities, which are currently under construction.
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Cannon Beach, a $200 million surf and adventure resort, is set to break ground at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15 in McKinney, marking one of the most innovative recreation and entertainment developments in North Texas this year. The 35-acre project, located at the northeast corner of Stacy Road and S.H. 121, will introduce a three-acre surf lagoon, lazy river, mineral hot springs circuit, full-service resort hotel, and a mix of dining, entertainment, and business spaces designed to transform the region’s leisure and tourism landscape.
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At 8 p.m. Dec. 18, until 5 a.m. Dec. 19, the northbound frontage road between Lamberth Road and Masters Street will be closed to facilitate frontage road paving.
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8:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming nightly full closure of the southbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 64.
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This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the northbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at Travis Street.
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Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting December 15, 2025.
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This initiative will help those in violation address any City of Bonham warrants, while also supporting the children of Fannin County.
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming nightly full closure of the southbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 64.


