Tentative move-in date at the Justice Center is now December 12, 2025. A final decision regarding vendors and pricing for furnishings is expected in mid-October. As a reminder, the next meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at FM 691. The closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. on October 2, until 5 a.m. on October 3, and 9 p.m. on October 6, until 5 a.m. on October 7.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

Crews have completed placing roller compacted concrete (RCC) on the left and right sides of the spillway at Lake Ralph Hall's Leon Hurse Dam, leaving only the center section to be placed. The crews are scheduled to begin placing RCC in the center section in mid-October.

The MillHouse Foundation invites the community to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at the MillHouse Makers Market on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the historic McKinney Cotton Mill. This fall market showcases more than two dozen local artisans offering one-of-a-kind creations ranging from hand-poured aromatherapy and fine jewelry to botanical prints, floral arrangements, glassworks, woodcraft, and gourmet treats.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the southbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 67 (N Loy Lake Road). The closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. on September 30, until 5 a.m. on October 1, and 9 p.m. on October 1, until 5 a.m. on October 2.

All parade entries were due by Tuesday, September 30 at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and be part of the parade at no cost, but if you want to enter the float cost there is a small charge to be eligible for the cash prizes.

FFCU is seeking a motivated and experienced Loan Officer. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant lending experience and a passion for helping our members achieve their financial goals.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The Bonham Visitor Center is excited to participate with the Red River Valley Tourism Assoc. of Texas and Oklahoma, Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale coming up Oct. 3-4.

PLEASE NOTE that the DDA board meeting that was to be held on Monday, September 22, 2025 has been rescheduled. The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a regular session beginning on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, Texas 75020.

Fannin County polling locations

McKinney Main Street is pleased to announce the return of McKinney Oktoberfest, an annual celebration of German culture, community, and tradition, taking place September 26–28, 2025, in Historic Downtown McKinney. The event is presented by Tomes Auto Group.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting September 29, 2025.

The Fannin County Clerk, Jenny Garner, encourages every property owner to sign up for this service. If a landowner files a document with the County Clerk, signed up landowners are notified.

A local Farmers Market is being held at the Creative Arts Center in the shade of the parking lot Saturday morning, September 27, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The art center also continues to offers a wide variety of art classes for all ages.

Join us on Saturday, September 27 for the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum’s 3rd To Hell & Back Motorcycle Poker Run. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the museum with the run starting at 10:00 a.m. Rider registration costs $30 and includes a t-shirt, poker card and lunch with an additional rider fee of $10 with lunch included. The end location will also be at the Museum.

Rodney Schleichardt, 38, of Bonham, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for Sexual Assault Child. The sentence was part of a plea agreement reached by the District Attorney where Schleichardt pled to the maximum sentence on two separate charges. In addition to incarceration the plea agreement included a lifetime protective order for the child victim and lifetime sex offender registration for the defendant.

VA North Texas announced today it has earned a four-star rating as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings.

Join the Fannin County Master Gardeners for a hands-on Winter Program featuring expert tips on cool-season flowers, strawberries, asparagus, and cover crops.

Breakdown of all money spent on individual contractors and vendors during the restoration of the Fannin County Courthouse

The City of McKinney is set to spray an area of the city to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying will occur on Thursday, Sept. 25, between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., weather permitting, and will cover a one-mile radius of the positive test, 2001 S. Central Expressway.

McKinney City Manager Paul Grimes (left) tours the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility. Over the past two years, international arrivals at McKinney National Airport have surged by more than 40 percent, growing from 127 in Fiscal Year 2023 to a projected 180 by the end of Fiscal Year 2025. This steady rise reflects the airport’s increasing importance in serving global business and private aviation.

Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury returned indictments as shown below.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the Southbound US 75 exit to Panther Pkwy will be closed on Sept. 23, for about 3 or 4 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Sweet Running Mates by Mike Bates and the gourd art of Barb Stewart were turning heads at the 2025 Sherman Arts Fest.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the Southbound US 75 entrance from FM 121 will be closed on Sept. 23, for about 3 or 4 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Violinist Hirono Borter and cellist Philip Borter -— together known as Duo-B —- will perform at Austin College on Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Wynne Chapel. This guest artist recital is free and open to the public. Duo-B will present a captivating program drawn from their recent album Tango y Choro, featuring original arrangements and compositions for violin and cello.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting September 22, 2025.

United Flyball League International will be back at the Multipurpose Complex Sept. 20-21, with dog relay teams from Oklahoma and Texas competing, including four of the fastest teams in North America. Competition begins at 8:00 a.m. and goes all day Saturday and Sunday.

The festival season is fast approaching in North Texas and leading off is Sherman’s 44th Annual Arts Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This is the best of family-friendly entertainment, so come enjoy live music, photography, visual and performing arts, and amazing artisan vendors offering unique, handmade items available for purchase just in time for the Christmas season. Don't miss the Sherman Art League Art Show and the Sherman Parks & Rec's Youth Art Show in the Municipal Ballroom! And bring your appetitive because this festival attracts a variety of delicious food vendors.

Dr. Michele Hockersmith, State Director of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center housed on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, has been re-elected to a second term on the Board of Directors for America’s Small Business Development Center.

"Parks and open spaces are at the heart of McKinney's unique by nature character," said Parks and Recreation Director Amy Kinkade.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the northbound US 75 exit to FM 121 will be closed on Sept. 22, for about 3 or 4 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the northbound US 75 entrance from CR 375 will be closed on Sept. 22, for about 3 or 4 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Communities throughout the nation will be celebrating the spirit and meaning of the country’s Constitution beginning September 17. On this day in 1787, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, 39 delegates at the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution of the United States of America.

Bells Across America, a celebration to honor the signing of the U.S. Constitution, will be observed Wednesday afternoon. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution organizes the annual event, and representatives of DAR’s Martha Jefferson Randolph chapter will ring bells at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, a symbolic act reminiscent of the church bells that rang in Philadelphia when the Constitution was signed in 1787. The public is also invited to ring bells at that time or to observe a moment of silence to honor the principles of justice, tranquility, common defense, general welfare and liberty set forth in the Constitution.

The Tuesday, September 30 registration deadline is drawing near with the parade date set for Monday evening, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Bonham. The parade will circle the city square.