Bois d'Arc Lake, the first large Texas reservoir to open in more than 30 years, is now open for recreation. Apparently, the opening came Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024, with little fanfare and no advance public information from its operator, North Texas Municipal Water District. The lack of information did little to slow the steady flow of fishermen into the boat ramp parking lots.

The McKinney City Council has approved a development agreement with Notes Live to develop a 20,000-seat open-air amphitheater on 46 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and S.H. 121. Bringing this world-class venue to McKinney is a joint effort by the city, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and the McKinney Community Development Corporation.

By a 4-1 vote, Fannin County Commissioners Court approved marketing five acres of county-owned property located on FM 897. The county owns five acres near a boat launch on Bois d'Arc Lake that is currently zoned for agriculture and on the tax rolls at more than $400,000. "We probably need to consider re-zoning the lot before marketing it," Judge Cunningham suggested, adding that he believes, once the property is zoned for commercial use, the county can push for a seven-figure deal.

April 18: Simply Tina, Tribute to Tina Turner! Don’t miss the most spectacular view of the sunset over White Rock Lake while enjoying bands from all over the country. Grab your friends, pack a picnic and make this your Thursday night routine. With the return of your favorites and some exciting new bands, you won’t be able to stay seated. That’s right – our dance floor is open!

With the Texas population continuing to grow, more and more projects are popping up to address congestion and improve safety. Crews at these sites just want to get the job done and come home safe to their families. But drivers are actually more often the people getting hurt in work zones. Last year 190 people were killed in work zones, and 77% were drivers or their passengers.

The Greater Texoma Jazz Ensemble, directed by Austin College emeritus music faculty Dr. Ricky Duhaime, will present its spring concert series An Evening of Big Band Jazz at Texoma locations throughout April. All events are free and open to the public. The Jazz Ensemble is comprised of students, faculty, and community members from across northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. This season’s performances will include musical styles ranging from classic swing and ballads to contemporary Latin music and modern fusion.