Jean Siméon Chardin, The Cut Melon, 1760, oil on canvas. The Kimbell Art Museum announced the acquisition of The Cut Melon by Jean Siméon Chardin. Dated 1760, The Cut Melon has long been recognized as one of the artist’s most remarkable paintings—rare in its oval shape and exemplifying Chardin’s mastery at its peak. The painting went on view beginning Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the Kimbell’s Louis I. Kahn Building.

Opening this fall at 4951 Belt Line Road, the nearly 9,000-square-foot restaurant will deliver a multi-sensory experience, starting with a lush courtyard entrance and leading into a striking two-sided tequila display. The interior is a unique fusion of hacienda-style design, where warm, rich leather, distinctive lighting, and artistic tiles create an inviting atmosphere. Curated Latin art adds depth and storytelling throughout the space, reinforcing a sense of vibrant energy and sincere hospitality that defines the experience.

The Kidz Krew at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham is proud to announce they will be performing Alice in Wonderland for six shows only. The show location has been changed to the Auxiliary Gym at Bonham High School. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:00 p.m. on August 8, 9, 15 & 16.

Hooper's Hope Women's Cancer Support Group supports all women that have or have had any type cancer. We meet the second Monday of each month.

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce that tickets for Life of Pi, the Tony Award®-winning theatrical experience that has wowed audiences around the globe, are on sale for performances August 5-17, 2025 at the Winspear Opera House as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.

Dollar General is helping families and educators shop smarter this back-to-school season with budget-friendly school and classroom essentials, including an expansive assortment of supplies priced $1 or less.

2025 Hope Party co-chairs, Karla Noone and Reed Robertson. The community is invited to a kickoff celebration August 7 at FRAME in Highland Park Village. The Hope Party returns November 21 at The Statler benefiting the Grant Halliburton Foundation.

The unrelenting heat and limited rainfall that North Texans experience in July and August challenge humans and landscape plants. Fortunately, you can take steps to help your plants survive while working safely outdoors. First, let’s take care of you. As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stress or even heat stroke.

The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Some simple precautions around the home can reduce the risk of their bite. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Using organic mulch in landscape beds, around trees, and in vegetable gardens helps retain moisture, deter weeds, and moderate soil temperature. As the long, dry summer days approach, keeping moisture in our landscapes becomes an important issue. Adding the proper mulch can assist in this process at any time of the year. The first decision is whether to use organic or inorganic mulch. Check out the benefits of each.

Josh appeared on Season 12 of American Idol making it in to the Top 20 male finalists. Deadline to purchase tickets is August 19.

Livingston the Lion, a beloved stuffed animal from the late 1800s once owned by Sam Bell Maxey Long, is hosting a special sleepover at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site! On the evening of Friday, August 15, children are invited to drop off a favorite stuffed animal, doll, or action figure for an overnight adventure at the historic home. Staff will be supervising your stuffed animals and taking pictures of all the fun they will be having!

On August 28 at Whitewater Amphitheater outside of New Braunfels, Texas, Robert Earl Keen will hit the stage with special guest Tyler Childers, alongside a special trio set from Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram, plus Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers, Ryan Bingham, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and many, many more to raise money for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

Classes will be held at the Derrell Hall Education Center at 2505 N. Center Street from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, August 6! Classes are FREE!

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Angel Hands Hospice and Palliative Care, a trusted provider of end-of-life care in the Texoma region, is expanding its volunteer program and inviting compassionate individuals to join its team in supporting patients and families throughout the community. Angel Hands is the first hospice in the United States to formally integrate end-of-life doulas into its care model, establishing a new national standard for holistic, person-centered hospice care.

Get ready for a fun-filled summer kickoff! The Fannin County Children's Center is gearing up for the annual Back to School Supply Drive & Resource Fair, benefiting the amazing kids of Fannin County!

Join us on Tuesday, August 5 at noon at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for a program by Alice Reese. She will talk about "Hunt County in the Movies" featuring local historical figures Monty Stratton, John Love Boles, Ormer Locklear and Audie Murphy.

Counting Crows exploded on the rock scene more than three decades ago with a breakthrough first album, August and Everything After (1993), that contained a remarkable list of hits including "Mr. Jones," "Round Here," "Rain King," "Anna Begins," "Sullivan Street," and "Perfect Blue Buildings." Counting Crows will bring their legendary catalogue of music to Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant, Oklahoma on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

What better place to rally support and raise funds than at the lively Wolfe City Rodeo where we will have our annual 50/50 raffle? (photo by Allen Rich)

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. (photo by Harry Gates)

Since 1997, the Bonham Kiwanis Club has proudly hosted the Lights Over Lake Bonham Firework Show, and this year was no exception! We are deeply grateful to all our sponsors who made the 2025 event possible.

Mallory McBroom, right, was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow for her service as Bonham Rotary Club President 2024-2025. On left is Sandy Barber, the incoming Bonham Rotary Club president.

Scott and Jennifer Freitas of New Port Richey, Florida, visited Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park on July 1 and took home the second-largest diamond of the year.

For 25 incredible years, Relay For Life of Fannin County has brought our community together in the fight against cancer. Since our very first event in June 2000, we’ve proudly raised $1,375,836 to support lifesaving research, prevention, early detection, education, and patient care. In 2017, we joined the prestigious American Cancer Society’s $1 Million Dollar Club, and in 2019, we were named the #1 Relay event in the ACS Dallas Region.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Kidz Krew at Creative Arts Center in Bonham proudly presents Alice in Wonderland: The Queen's Tea & Other Catastrophes. Adapted from Alice in Wonderland: Rise of the Cards written by Lisa Avila. This production will star local youth and will be performed at the historic auditorium at 1201 N. Main in Bonham.

The City of McKinney is proud to unveil “Ever Blooming,” a new public art installation at the roundabout at East Louisiana and Church Streets in the Downtown McKinney Cultural District. The floral sculpture was commissioned by McKinney Main Street and the McKinney Arts Commission and designed by Dallas-based artist Alli Koch of Alli K Design.

On Sunday, August 17, '25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. come chill out with us at Harmony House Concerts on Wildscape Acres. Scott Sean White is a newcomer to our venue, but not to Texas and other singer-songwriters. White is a touring singer-songwriter who has had several songs recorded by country superstar Cody Johnson -- two on Cody’s album Human -- including “God Bless the Boy” and “Made a Home,” and one called “Over Missing You” on Cody’s latest album.

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