In Fannin County, all early voting will be at the Fannin County Justice Center. Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance - Friday, October 30, 2026.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Early voting is underway! The Fannin County Elections Administration is proud to announce that the Fannin County Justice Center is open for early voting. Early voting began October 19 and will continue through October 30.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.

The Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham will receive modernized elevators as part of VA North Texas Health Care System's record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities in FY2026 via the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-recurring Maintenance program.

Dallas-based Younger Partners Investments (YPI) and Terrell Younger LLC acquired the fully leased 260,876-square-foot power center, Crossroads at Terrell, at Interstate 20 and Spur 557 in Terrell. Aerial of Crossroads at Terrell, courtesy of Younger Partners Investments

Legend Bank and Graham Savings and Loan have reached an important milestone in bringing together two Texas community banks with deep roots, long-standing reputations for service, and a shared commitment to customers and communities. The acquisition of Graham Savings and Loan by Legend Bank has officially closed, marking the beginning of the next phase of the transition.

A patriotic ceremony was held on Saturday, October 17 at the Ladonia Cemetery to honor the life and patriotism of Ladonia resident and Compatriot Col. Joe Meredith Hill, Past President, TXSSAR, WWI & WWII Veteran, and Retired Dallas City Judge.

Passenger terminal to open on Nov. 11, 2026; Avelo Airlines to add nonstop service to Atlanta, Denver, Nashville, and New Orleans from DTX beginning Dec. 16, 2026

Join us on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for the next Texas WWII History Roundtable - Audie Murphy Chapter program. Dr. Roger R. Reese will present "Hitler and Stalin---the German/Russian War and how Russia Won." Dr. Reese has authored over 20 juried historical publications on Russian history and been cited 789 times in other books, dissertations and publications.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting October 19, 2026.

Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) is hiring two Reservoir Operators to join its Lake Ralph Hall (LRH) operations team as construction of the new lake nears completion.

The Texas Department of Transportation is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on an interactive web map as part of the ongoing development of the Paris District Bicycle Plan. Input will help shape the plan’s final recommendations and guide future bicycle improvements in the state system.

The Bonham city council approved a new rental ordinance that has been a topic of discussion for the last three meetings and is designed to give tenants and the city another way to hold negligent landlords accountable.

After getting shut down in district court October 1, 2026, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham tried to take full advantage of his bully pulpit in Fannin County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, October 13 to dominate a discussion regarding the selection of a law firm that would best represent Fannin County in a series of countersuits brought about by what may have been politically motivated malicious prosecutions.

"This investigation is about far more than fraud," said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. "It is about a hostile foreign regime infiltrating American companies through stolen identities and covert access points inside our own borders. Every laptop farm we dismantle shuts down a revenue stream that the North Korean government relies on to fund weapons programs that threaten global stability. Operation Lonestar Roundup sends a clear message: we will not allow enemies of the United States to exploit our businesses or compromise our national security."

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2026 at Bonham City Hall

The Fannin County Office of Emergency Management is transitioning from Code Red mass notifications to a new company, Everbridge. Fannin County citizens will need to sign up to receive these automated notifications.

With hundreds of jobs available across industries in Fannin County, the Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) and Workforce Solutions Texoma are partnering to connect local employers with job seekers at the Fannin County Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Veritas Communities, a North Texas land development firm, celebrated today the groundbreaking of Liberty Hills, an 866-acre master-planned community in Anna, Texas. Located west of U.S. Highway 75 between Rosamond Parkway and Mantua Parkway, Liberty Hills will offer more than 1,800 new homes alongside resort-style and nature inspired amenities, open green space, shopping, grocery and dining options. Home sales are expected to begin in early 2027.

The City of Denison, the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site, and the Denison High School Class of 1960 will come together Saturday, October 10, to celebrate Denison’s connection to President Dwight D. Eisenhower and honor another hometown aviation hero, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) BC Thomas. There will be various events throughout the day! Start with the Eisenhower Memorial Brick Dedication at 9:00 a.m. where 32 newly inscribed memorial bricks will be dedicated.

TxDOT officials have announced the upcoming long-term closure of the US 75 northbound frontage road, left lane, from just south of FM 1417 to Davis Street and the entrance ramp from FM 1417 to northbound US 75. The long-term closures will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 12 until the end of 2027.

Bonham Police Department was notified by the Grapevine Police Department that they had arrested Bonham Police Officer Curtis Humphreys on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Recently, the national media and the social media have become fascinated with the problems with mail-in ballots. Considering how close we are to a national election, these issues need to be addressed.

The Fannin County Elections Administration woke up to the same news and headlines that are being distributed throughout the state...“Unknown number of Texas voter registrations went unprocessed due to DPS error”

National Night Out brings law enforcement, first responders, community organizations, local businesses, and residents together in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

The project will widen the four-lane roadway to six-lanes-divided from FM 902 to FM 1417. The project will include three new bridge structures; U-Turn bridges at FM 1417, and a braided ramp north of FM 1417. The work will also reconstruct the mainlane bridges at Choctaw Creek and the BNSF railroad crossing. Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work on the US 75 project in Grayson County is set to begin Oct. 5, with the setting of project limit barricades, weather permitting.

The Sam Rayburn Museum is pleased to announce that a capital improvement project is scheduled to begin on September 21, 2026. Planned improvements include repairs to the foundation and drainage system, landscaping upgrades, and enhancements to the main and accessible entrances. Due to scheduled repairs to the accessible ramp and concerns for visitor safety, the Sam Rayburn Museum will close on October 5, 2026, and remain closed for the duration of the exterior construction project.

“Stars, Stripes and County Fair Nights” has been named the theme for the 2026 Fannin County Fair Parade, scheduled for October 5! Embracing our nation’s 250th birthday celebration, the county fair parade conjures up memories of yesteryear and all things small town America.

More than three decades after opening its doors, BPS continues to combine product selection, an indoor range, experienced staff and educational opportunities under one roof. Whether someone is purchasing a first firearm, returning to shooting after time away, looking for range time or simply wanting to learn in a comfortable setting, the BPS team aims to provide a place where questions are welcome and safety remains a priority.

Sleeping Woman by Man Ray, 1931. The Kimbell Art Museum will present the special exhibition Photography's First Century: Masterworks from the Bibliothèque nationale de France from October 4, 2026, through January 17, 2027, in the Renzo Piano Pavilion

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting October 5, 2026.

Attorneys for four people who were possibly indicted under false pretenses in regard to restoration of the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse have been given a green light to go forward with an effort to clear their clients' names.

The coordinated takedowns of Texas top 10 most wanted fugitives, Chadrick O'Neal Robinson and Quincy Kwamaine Johnson, ended the desperate run of two highly dangerous individuals.

In public forum, Lisa Loiselle, administrative assistant to the county judge, gave a shoutout to former county employee Rose Schwartz for her assistance during a critical period. In other business, the court approved changes/amendments to the Fannin County Subdivision Regulations, results of a review of the county tax abatement policy should be completed in October, and one commissioner caught a county resident taking gravel off a county road and placing it on his driveway.

Fighter jets from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will enforce the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) VIP Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) areas established this week, October 1 – 3, 2026, over Dallas, Texas; Durant, Oklahoma; Mobile, Alabama and Dayton, Ohio.

There was a buzz of anticipation and excitement in the air as a crowd gathered on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 921 North Center Street in Bonham, to celebrate two ribbon cuttings, Risser House and Agape Financial, and an open house for Harvest Market at the Courtyard.

Garland placed first ahead of Visit McKinney (second place) and a tie for third between Discover Odessa and Visit Amarillo. "This campaign is such a genuine reflection of what makes Garland different — our history, our craftsmanship, our identity as the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas," said Veronica Maldonado, Marketing Communications Manager for Visit Garland.