Texas Country favorite Billie Jo Jones will kick off the evening’s concerts on Saturday, May 16. Festivities at Founders Day, presented by Hiley Chevrolet of Rockwall, begin with the Rockwall Farmers Market, which takes place on the downtown square from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Founders Day continues at Harry Myers Park starting at 1 p.m. with fun for the whole family.

To honor and remember our nation’s military heroes, Audie Murphy Day will be Saturday, May 16. This annual event is hosted by the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum to celebrate Audie Leon Murphy, the most decorated combat soldier of World War II, as well as military veterans and those currently serving our country.

On May 16, the Sherman Cultural District joins with Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge for a spectacular day of bird-themed events, avian art, and activities in tribute to Sherman's unique bird connections.

Whether you’re brand new to canning or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop will walk you through the essentials in a fun and approachable way. Each participant will take home a helpful booklet filled with canning instructions and easy recipes to get you started at home. RSVP required

Bonham Farmers Market is back at Creative Arts Center this Saturday, May 16, and the market is scheduled to run two or three times each month through October! This event is "rain or shine" and the market will move indoors in case of rain.

1988 – A report by the Surgeon General of the United States C. Everett Koop states that the addictive properties of nicotine are similar to those of heroin and cocaine. Nicotine is used recreationally for its stimulant and anxiolytic effects. In humans, nicotine acts primarily as a stimulant by binding to and activating nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. This results in the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine, producing effects including increased alertness, reduced anxiety, and mild euphoria. Nicotine is typically consumed through tobacco smoking, vaping, or other nicotine delivery systems. An average cigarette yields about 2 mg of absorbed nicotine, a dose sufficient to produce reinforcement and dependence while remaining far below toxic levels. Nicotine is highly addictive, and nicotine dependence is characterized by tolerance, physical dependence, psychological dependence, and nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. Nicotine is widely used recreationally through tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and nicotine pouches, and, as of 2024, 1.2 billion people worldwide use tobacco products. It is highly addictive and hard to discontinue. Nicotine is often used compulsively, and dependence can develop within days. Recreational drug users commonly use nicotine for its mood-altering effects.