For 45 seasons, Scarborough Renaissance Festival has stood as a Texas institution, welcoming generations of families, travelers and tradition-seekers to step back in time to the 16th century each spring. In 2026, the Festival celebrates its milestone 45th season with eight weekends of immersive entertainment, legendary performances and new experiences that underscore its place in the cultural fabric of the state.

“Arts in Bloom is a free, family-friendly festival that invites everyone to experience the creativity and charm of Downtown McKinney. It’s a chance to enjoy art, music, and local businesses while making meaningful memories with family and friends. We love seeing the community come together to celebrate what makes our downtown so special,” said Andrew Jones, Cultural District Director. photos by Allen Rich

On Thursday, March 5, bestselling author Chloe Gong will visit the Sherman Public Library and Sherman ISD for AuthorFest 2026. This is the new date for the event, which had to be postponed earlier this year because of the January ice storm. This will be the 39th time that the library and school district have joined together for AuthorFest, which gives our local community the opportunity to meet notable writers in person.

With the passing of the candidate filing deadline for the city of Bonham general election on May 2, 2026, the ballot is beginning to take shape. However, the filing period in the May 2 special election for mayoral candidates, as well as candidates in the Ward 4 race, is February 10 to March 2.

This county does not get better by pitting “old families” against “new folks,” or tradition against change. We need both. We need the wisdom of people who’ve been here long enough to know what works, and the fresh eyes of people willing to ask why things are done the way they are. Progress doesn’t come from bulldozing tradition, and stability doesn’t come from shutting out new voices. We also don’t need a group of people with agendas pitting us against each other.

1836 – Texas Revolution: The Siege of the Alamo (prelude to the Battle of the Alamo) begins in San Antonio, Texas. The siege of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was the first thirteen days of the Battle of the Alamo. On February 23, Mexican troops under General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna entered San Antonio de Bexar, Texas, and surrounded the Alamo Mission. The Alamo was defended by a small force of Texians and Tejanos, led by William Barrett Travis and James Bowie, and included Davy Crockett. Before beginning his assault on the Alamo, Santa Anna offered them one last chance to surrender. Travis replied by opening fire on the Mexican forces and, in doing so, effectively sealed their fate.[5] The siege ended when the Mexican Army launched an early-morning assault on March 6. Almost all of the defenders were killed, although several civilians survived.