Make plans to join your friends at Creative Arts Center for a Friendsgiving Celebration on Friday, November 22 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center. Michelle and Jeff Haynes with Estella SheShed and Art Lounge will be smoking up some turkeys for us. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a relaxed evening of food and fellowship. We will also have a short Reader's Theatre at 6:00 p.m. to kick off the evening fun! Please RSVP.

We are excited to announce our upcoming Dallas Veterans Job Fair, where over 95 companies will be offering employment opportunities and actively hiring veterans.

Fannin County Commissioners Court received a monthly report by Michael Gilbert, Regional VP of North/West Operations for Allegiance, of EMS services by Allegiance for October 2024. Mr. Gilbert noted that Allegiance started providing countywide EMS services October 1, 2024, with ambulances in Savoy, Leonard and Honey Grove.

(L-R) Cody Austin, Amanda McDonald, Carolyn Stroud and Tere Curtis. Fannin County Family Crisis Center is grateful that their friends from Legend Bank stopped by with a generous donation that will help with Christmas gifts for children in our community.

Visit McKinney Executive Director Aaron Werner has been named to the Board of Directors of two Texas tourism organizations based on peer recommendations. Werner will serve on both the Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) and the Texas Travel Alliance (TTA).

Austin College will host a book talk featuring esteemed cancer specialist, author, and educator Dr. Fazlur Rahman. The event, part of the college’s commitment to fostering intellectual and ethical discussions, will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. This event is free and open to the public.

Sweets, Spirits and Sparkles is the center’s annual holiday shopping extravaganza. This year it will be on Saturday, Dec 7. Shopping hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and bonus shopping hours will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. as part of the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk. Tickets for the Wine Walk can be purchased at the Bonham Chamber. There is no admission fee to simply come shop at the center. There are still a few vendor spots available for the event. New this year, the center will be hosting an online bake sale, dubbed the Sweets Online Auction on Thursday, December 5.

The McKinney Fire Department invites you to attend November 19 as they honor a remarkable young hero, 12-year-old Auri Agramont. Auri attended the Fire Department's Babysitter Club class on Saturday, Nov. 2, and just one day later saved her younger sister from choking by applying the first-aid skills she learned in the course.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in the Fannin County Courthouse or via teleconference

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 18, 2024, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

EXCITING NEWS!! Nothing Bundt Cakes is coming to the TMC Bonham Auxiliary as a fundraiser!! Just in time for your Thanksgiving meal! Monday, November 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. they will be set up in the main lobby to serve you!

Crews will close all lanes of southbound US 75 from 9:00 p.m. Monday until 5:00 a.m. Tuesday. The closure begins at Exit 67/N. Loy Lake Road. The closure will facilitate hanging of new beams for the Spur 503 bridge. Marked detours to the frontage road will be in place.

Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 18, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.

Uncover the charm of Downtown McKinney as it transforms into a festive winter wonderland. Experience a vibrant scene of local art, unique holiday shopping, delicious eats, live performances, and fun activities for all ages.

According to information presented in court, Damon Donte Henry, 19, smuggled a fully loaded short-barreled AR-15 style rifle into the South Texas State Fair on March 30, 2024.

Upper Trinity's contractors are finishing up construction on five new streams near future Lake Ralph Hall, which will flow into the North Sulphur River. The newly connected tributary streams are naturally beginning to flow with rainwater this fall, bringing life back to areas impacted for decades by severe erosion and loss of habitat. Restoring the tributaries of the river to their natural, curved paths helps mitigate the area's severe erosion and provide previously lost habitat.

Fannin County Commissioners court approved the Employee Banquet being held on December 23, 2024 at the Multipurpose Complex from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and to allow county offices to close after the banquet. Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham thanked the City of Bonham for allowing the county to use the Multipurpose Complex for free. The county will buy provisions for the banquet and 7th & Main Baptist Church has volunteered to prepare the meal.

Jennifer Driewer named Employee of the Quarter for the City of Bonham

Jennifer Driewer has been named Employee of the Quarter for the City of Bonham. The City council also approved a first step for the first Public Improvement District.

A Dallas real estate developer who bribed two city officials pleaded guilty today, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

The City of Arlington will conduct targeted ground spraying at Stagetrail Drive at U.S. Highway 287.

Denison's Stafford House Provisions Inside the Katy Depot won the Best Commercial Interior award for populations under 50,000. The award recognizes excellence in merchandising, customer orientation, and/or business functionality in an office or retail setting.

The holiday season is almost here, and McKinney Main Street invites residents to help keep one of the city’s most cherished traditions alive by supporting the 9th annual McKinney Christmas Tree – A Gift to the Community campaign. This campaign will raise funds to bring a 35-foot frosted fir tree from Michigan to the heart of Historic Downtown McKinney, adding to the festive atmosphere that makes the city so special during the holidays. The campaign is supported by corporate sponsor HEB. For a tax-deductible gift of $35, families and organizations will be recognized at the tree display during the holiday season. The first 150 donors to contribute a minimum of $35 will receive a commemorative ornament to celebrate their contribution to the community.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the Fannin County Courthouse or via teleconference

The Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery will host a ceremony on Veterans Day, 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 11, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211, to honor and celebrate our nation's heroes.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

When the Haas Moto Museum hosts its opening weekend Nov. 9-10 at its new North Dallas location, it will be more than just a celebration for motorcycle lovers across the country. The new location is a fulfillment of a promise to protect and build the legacy of motorcycle collector, adventurer and innovator Bobby Haas, the acclaimed creator of the Haas Moto Museum.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.

5:30 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024

The Warrior's Keep, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans through outdoor adventure therapy (OATH), is proud to host the annual North Texas Veterans Day Celebration at TUPPS Brewery in McKinney, Texas, on November 9, beginning at 5:00 p.m. This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable evening of community, celebration, and honoring our nation's heroes.

On November 6, 2024, at approximately 5:56 p.m., the Melissa Police Department and Melissa Fire Department responded to a tragic incident involving an auto and pedestrian. A juvenile female was struck by a vehicle and became trapped underneath the sedan.

By a 3-2 vote, commissioners court accepted a cash offer to purchase five acres of county-owned property on FM 897 for $375,000. The purchaser has plans to eventually develop the acreage and would like to close on the property by the end of November. The property was initially appraised at $85,000 per acre; the five-acre lot was on the market for 85 days and the only offer was for $75,000 per acre.

McKinney voters approved two of four propositions according to the unofficial election results from the Collin County Election Administrator.

Donald J. Trump JD Vance REP 10,120 83.37% --
Kamala D. Harris Tim Walz DEM 1,937 15.96%

Texas A&M University-Commerce has honored our nation's veterans with its annual Veterans Vigil since 1992. The 34th installment of the Veterans Vigil is scheduled for Friday, November 8 at the Rayburn Student Center (RSC) on the university campus. The public is encouraged to attend. photo by A&M-Commerce Marketing and Communications

In order to improve our website, North Texas e-News has upgrades scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Our goal is to provide a more secure and stable website for our 24/7 operation.

On November 2, 2024, the Melissa Police Department apprehended Jose Rodriguez, a suspect wanted on multiple charges, after a vehicle pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at noon at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for a presentation by Terry Thomas. He will be speaking about his time with Air Force One, Presidential Missions, and Aircraft Maintenance & Modifications.

On Tuesday, November 5, the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In Fannin County, the location you are required to vote at is determined by your precinct.

The McKinney City Council approved an ordinance to call a special charter election in which voters will consider four charter amendments. The election is scheduled for Nov. 5, with early voting from Oct. 21 through Nov. 1.