Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10

Heather Boykin will discuss School Days on the Texas Frontier at the meeting on Tuesday, October 13. Heather has dabbled in women's and children's social history and 19th century material culture for over 25 years. In that time she has made a study of daily life including textile arts, historic dress, homemaking, and early education. She served as curator at Chestnut Square Historic Village in McKinney for three years and camp director for Prairie Adventure Camp for nine.

Join the Wolfe City Public Library as we host a Community Yard Sale on October 10. Vendor spots are $20 per spot. Clear out your clutter or hunt for hidden treasures!

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.

Bonham is getting ready for the Red River Valley Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale, happening October 2nd and 3rd, 2026. As part of the regional event, Bonham will host a Community-Wide Yard Sale throughout Fannin County, offering residents and visitors two days to shop for antiques, collectibles, household items, vintage finds, and other treasures.

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

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.

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.

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.

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”

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.

Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, October 5, 2026. In Fannin County, all early voting will be at the Fannin County Justice Center.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

It is important to note that an indictment is a formal charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt and that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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 28, 2026. 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.

"In Texas, we take pride in looking out for one another. When families are feeling the weight of property insurance costs, they deserve the confidence of knowing that their premiums are determined by genuine risk, not by pricing tactics that take advantage of customer loyalty," said Insurance Commissioner Amanda Crawford. "Insurance is about pricing risk, not pricing the customer."

TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 southbound Exit 60, to SH-91 (Texoma Parkway). The US 75 southbound closure will begin at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 until 5 a.m. Sept. 25.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

TxDOT officials today announced that there will be nighttime road closures on US 75 mainlanes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded $65,478,866 in grants to 33 community organizations to help Veterans in FY 2027 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Texas.

Tarrant County Public Health has notified the City of Arlington that one of its mosquito trap samples has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

The City of Bonham is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Osburn, CPA, CPM, as Assistant City Manager. Osburn joined the City of Bonham in May 2023 as Director of Administrative Services. Before coming to Bonham, she served as Director of Finance for the City of Levelland. Since joining the City of Bonham, she has become a trusted member of Bonham’s leadership team, providing support across departments, coordinating key projects, and helping advance organizational initiatives.

To mark National Preparedness Month this September, the City of McKinney’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has distributed more than 1,700 free emergency preparedness bags now available at two community locations across McKinney. Bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

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 21, 2026.

Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $300,000 in youth literacy grants to Texas non-profit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of more than $4.1 million recently awarded across the country for recipients to use the funds for professional development opportunities and/or to purchase books, technology, equipment or materials to help extend a brighter future for K-12 students.

Future marina site on north FM 897. 200-slip marina will add to recreational opportunities as lake activity and regional investment create new opportunities for Bonham and Fannin County

"Upper Trinity is pleased to be recognized for this award. Thanks to everyone on the team, including Garney Construction for their commitment to excellence on building these critical water infrastructure components," said Larry Patterson, Executive Director, Upper Trinity Regional Water District.

By a 3-2 vote, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to adopt the county's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, with $250,000 in lawyers' fees moved into contingency under the stipulation that these funds can only be used to pay for legal representation. The county took $807,725.70 out of reserves to balance the budget. All funds for the Justice Center have been depleted, so any additional expenditures will need to be addressed. To date, the county has spent slightly less than $21 million at the Justice Center.

Notice is hereby given that the Public Logic and Accuracy Test and First Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment for the voting system equipment that will be used in the November 3, 2026 Election will be conducted on: September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 2225 N. Center St. Suite 200 Bonham, TX 75418 to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.

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 3:00 p.m. at Parkside Baptist Church after our chapter meeting on Thursday. It is a symbolic act reminiscent of the church bells that rang in Philadelphia when the Constitution was signed in 1787.

Firefighter and paramedic Kayli McGlothlin was named Employee of the Quarter for the city of Bonham. The council also had a lengthy discussion about possible ordinances for rentals.

TxDOT officials have announced a traffic pattern change in proximity of Spur 503 and US 75. The traffic pattern change will start at 9 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026.