Due to dangerous conditions that could lead to fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County has implemented a countywide ban on all outdoor burning.

This popular annual tasting event brings together local restaurants, breweries, and wineries for an evening celebrating Durant's vibrant food and beverage scene with a fun Derby-inspired flair, including fascinators, a hat contest, and a silent auction.

The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters and captioners, has announced that McKinney resident Kathy Bounds has earned the nationally recognized Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR) certification, the highest credential available to stenographic court reporters. The reporters with the RDR credential are recognized as highly experienced and seasoned, and members of the profession’s elite.

During a regular session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Fannin County Commissioners Court announced that the Justice Center will need a new roof at a cost of slightly more than $981,000. An attempt was made to repair the 20-year-old roof, but it developed leaks during the recent ice storm. The new roof increases the total cost of the Justice Center to $19,821,214.76, with additional expenditures expected for the parking lot. Commissioners court also discussed the pending resignation of Fannin County Elections Administrator Cristian Pérez García which will be effective March 4; those duties will fall on the county clerk.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, March 2, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

The 2026 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class in Denton County on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Texas Women’s University Student Union at Hubbard Hall (Southeast Ballroom) in Denton. There is no cost to attend this class, no pre-registration is required, and you do not have to be a resident of Denton County to attend.

4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026

8:50 a.m. March 3, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

McKinney Fire Department to host “Phoenix” cardiac arrest survivor recognition event February 25, 2026.

If anyone is waiting on the General Election in November to have their say in local politics, it will already be decided by then. The time to make your voice heard is now. The last day of early voting is Friday, February 27, 2026.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Texoma Earth Day Festival, scheduled for April 18 in Sherman. Event organizers are seeking sponsors, vendors, workshop presenters and entertainers to participate in this annual celebration of environmental awareness and sustainable living practices.

(L-R) Sherry Zindars, author/historian Mary Helen Dodson and Alicia Whipple. Approximately 25 enthusiastic fans of the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse filed into the historic building on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to hear a presentation by author/historian Mary Helen Dodson, the great-granddaughter of Wesley Clark Dodson, the architect of several Texas courthouses, including the imposing structure that dominates downtown Bonham. (courtesy photo)

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

With the passing of the candidate filing deadline for the city of Bonham general election on May 2, 2026, the ballot is beginning to take shape. However, the filing period in the May 2 special election for mayoral candidates, as well as candidates in the Ward 4 race, is February 10 to March 2.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the southbound mainlanes beginning at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Feb. 23 until Feb. 24.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Events for kids, teens and adults!

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced upcoming daytime full closure of the northbound frontage road between Taylor Street and Lamberth Drive beginning at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Feb. 24 and Feb. 26.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting February 23, 2026.

As the upcoming election approaches, I would like to share several important updates to help voters prepare and feel confident when participating in the election process.

Calf Creek Lane at Calf Creek
Whitney Road at Calf Creek
OB Groner Road at Choctaw Creek
Plainview Road at Harris Creek

Fannin County Amateur Radio Club is hosting a training session February 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m after a short business section. Fannin County ARC invites you to join us.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $14,444,100 to the City of Bonham (Fannin County), consisting of $4,335,000 in financing and $10,109,000 in grant funding from the Water Loan Assistance Fund (WLAF).

Two new volunteers joined the CASA team. Judge Blake swore them in on September 27, 2025.

A nationally replicable model for faith-based housing and family stability. Jericho Village’s innovative HousingPLUS Model demonstrates pathway from housing instability to long-term self-sufficiency.

Have you ever wondered why groundwater is legally considered private property in Texas but state property in other states in the United States? Or why the Edwards Aquifer is managed differently than the rest of Texas’ groundwater? And how much legal authority do groundwater districts have?

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 8, 2025.

Mouzon Bass, III, 60, of Highland Park, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Lance Wilson, 57, of Allen, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

If anyone still has hope of a civil and orderly meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court, apparently they will have to wait until a different county judge is wielding the gavel. Even as inspectors were on the roof of the Justice Center on Tuesday morning to determine if taxpayers will be out another million dollars for a proper roof on a building that was purchased "as is," Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham made another attempt to deflect by complaining about the condition of the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse. All four commissioners confronted Cunningham over another attempt to point fingers at others while the budget of a Justice Center that was supposed to cost $11 million may now approach $20 million.

Bonham City Council called for an election on May 2 for three council member positions, plus mayor and city charter amendments.

TxDOT officials announced upcoming nightly full closures of the following roadways beginning at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. beginning on the following dates: Feb. 8, Feb. 9, Feb. 10, Feb. 11, and Feb. 12.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Asher Oaks, a nearly 27-acre community, will feature modern homes and neighborhood amenities, providing small-town living with regional connectivity; construction begins this month.

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Derrell Hall Educational Center

5:30 p.m. February 9, 2026 at Bonham City Hall

Officers from the Commerce Police Department and the East Texas A&M University Police Department were involved in a public safety response incident that occurred earlier this morning in the City of Commerce.

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 2026 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class in Grayson County on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Grayson College Center for Workplace Learning Auditorium in Denison. There is no cost to attend this class, no pre-registration is required, and you do not have to be a resident of Grayson County to attend.