Plano’s premier lifestyle destination celebrates Valentine’s Day Weekend 2026 with immersive installations, precious pop-ups, live music and delicious dining experiences!

The scholarship will be awarded to a woman who declares her major as education and is enrolled as a junior or beyond in college. An applicant must be a graduate of a Fannin County high school or be a Fannin County resident.

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special guided tour, “Romance in the Gilded Age”, on Saturday, February 14, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This Valentine’s-themed tour explores the romantic lives of the Maxey and Long families and offers visitors a glimpse into courtship during the late 19th century.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

The Carleton House Bed & Breakfast will be Hosting Special Valentine’s Dinners Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, May 8 and May 9 in Paris, Texas - booths and corners spaces available for vendors!

Do you enjoy working outside, mowing, sprucing up hiking trails, trimming and removing brush and general cleanup? Join the Outdoor Crew at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. The Outdoor Crew meets on the First Tuesday and Fourth Saturday of every month. Please email friendsofhagerman@gmail.com for details and to join our team. Scouts welcome!

Tram Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a 60 – 90-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge. Enjoy learning about the history of the displaced town of Hagerman while watching for wildlife. Lots of stops for birdwatching and photography. Reservations required. Standbys are accepted if space permits.

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.

For the Grayson County Historical Society's second meeting of the new year, February 10 at 6:30 p.m., we have invited Mr. Bert Garcia to give the program on Cynthia Ann Parker, who was kidnapped at the age of 9 by the Comanche Indians. In later life she married Chief Pete Nocona, bearing three children.

You are invited to attend a Harmony House Concert on Sunday, February 8, '26, 3:00-5:00 p.m., featuring one of the most authentic female singer-songwriters ever, Bernice Lewis. Your hosts, Faye Wedell and Scott Lipsett, were fortunate to go on a rafting trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon for ten days with Bernice ten years ago. Bernice is known for her many songs about the Grand Canyon, and her voice resonated off the Canyon walls during this memorable trip.

Join us for a morning of writing instruction and discussion - Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

It's time again for the annual I Love Bonham Valentine Shopping Spree, and this year, the fun has been extended to two days of shopping shenanigans! Come out and shop local on Friday February 6 and Saturday February 7 to find a special gift for your special someone.

Help us celebrate 100 years of Black History Month! Make plans to join us for a special opening reception on Friday, February 6 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Artwork is due February 5.

Early confirmed performers include Tripping Daisy, Low Cut Connie, and Catie Turner, with the full lineup to be announced in January. The 2026 festival builds on JAMBALOO’s foundation of free, accessible live music while expanding its role as a cultural and community platform.

Broadway Dallas has named Michelle Mazzini as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective January 2026. Mazzini has served on the Broadway Dallas Board since 2017 and has held chair positions on Governance and Development Committees. Ms. Mazzini is Vice President and General Counsel of Spindletop.

Creative Arts Center is seeking vendors for Sweets, Hearts & Sparkles! We will be one of the stops on the I Love Bonham Stroll around downtown hosted by the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce on February 7. We are seeking vendors who create handcrafted items and/or sweet treats.

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.

The James Butler Bonham chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) is celebrating their 95th birthday today. 2025-2027 JBB Board (Seated L to R: Kara Giangiulio, Rebecca Quam, Ashley Schick, Roxann Garcia, Pepsi Windland, Standing L to R: Jennifer Marin, Carolyn Raney, Anne Wiesner. Not pictured: Sarah Gunderson, Betty Robbins and Susan Stephens)

As part of Black History Month, this program will feature a video compilation of oral histories from our latest temporary exhibit.

Families and history enthusiasts are invited to warm up this winter on Hot Chocolate Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a cup of cocoa from a hot chocolate bar while learning about the history of this beloved beverage. The program offers a cozy and engaging way to spend a winter afternoon. The program fee is $3 per participant. After the program, visitors are encouraged to stay for a tour of the historic Maxey House to discover the story of one of Paris’s most distinguished families and gain insight into daily life in 19th-century Texas. Regular admission fees apply for tours.

The American Heart Association offers some important information for staying heart healthy in cold temperatures across North Texas.

The deadline for submitting applications is January 31.

From my earliest memories, sliding around on the back bench seat of my Dad’s 1949 Plymouth, untethered by a seat belt, I’ve always been a car guy. I've grown to have to a deep appreciation for the precision and innovation of modern supercars...especially McLarens. Recently I had the opportunity for a private tour of the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey, UK.

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for both our 2026 Leadership Fannin class and our new Youth Leadership Fannin program for 2026! The leadership program is designed to equip individuals to become stewards by providing them with leadership skill and vital information that motivates them to service and by connecting them with life-long business and personal relationships.

Bar Juniper at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas invites guests to Mahjong, Martinis and Mocktails, bringing the popular social game back to Bar Juniper with a refreshed perspective every Saturday in January. With seatings from noon to 3:15 p.m., the experience blends classic gameplay with elevated sips and bites in a relaxed, yet polished setting.

The Bri Bagwell show scheduled for this Saturday night, January 24, has been rescheduled to Saturday February 7 due to the winter storm heading our way. If you have already purchased tickets, those tickets will be valid for the new date. If you cannot attend the new date you can recieve a full refund for your purchase through Prekindle, the online ticket agency where you bought them. www.prekindle.com/support. You will have until February 6 to claim your refund if you cannot attend. No refunds will be honored after February 6.

Does this nice weather have you planning a spring garden? The Fannin County Master Gardeners have an event coming up that you don't want to miss. 2026 Spring Gardening is slated for January 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Derrell Hall Education Center, 2505 North Center Street, Bonham TX 75418.

Barberini Albani Nile: MT441 copyright Fondazione Torlonia PH Lorenzo de Masi. Today is the final day to see the special exhibition Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection. The museum will be open from noon until 8 p.m.