ETAMU Rodeo team members Sarah John (left) and Corrinna Solinger participate in a team roping demonstration at the Spur Expo on March 3, 2026. This year’s East Texas A&M home rodeo event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21. (photo credit: Jason Connel, East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications)

9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Bonham Public Library, located at 305 E. 5th Street

This is official notice that the following Ordinance was approved by the Sherman City Council at their Regular Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Join us at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum on Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. as we celebrate our Country’s Semiquincentennial with “We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident:” The History and Legacy of the Declaration of Independence by Dr. Sara Collini. This presentation will talk about the history of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and consider its revolutionary legacies in American life. Admission to the program will be free.

Let's stand together for child abuse prevention this April! Fannin County Children's Center is excited to announce that this year's shirts are available for order!

“The citizens of Johnson County are grateful to the members of the federal jury who served with honor and delivered swift justice after 3 grueling weeks of testimony and deliberation.

The City of Bonham Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce a special adoption event on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) announced that Vector Systems Inc., a global manufacturer of industrial process equipment with nearly $35 million in annual revenue, will relocate its headquarters from McKinney to Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County, a move that will include significant expansion of the company’s operations. Vector Systems is projected to reach $100 million in revenue within three years, with plans to increase its workforce from 129 employees to approximately 230 during this period.

Pct. 3 Commissioner Kurt Fogelberg expressed concern that a lot of misinformation is circulating regarding a petition to hire a road engineer to oversee unitization of road and bridge work. "People are saying, 'If you want better roads, sign the petition.' That's not a fact and that's not transparent," Fogelberg said. "If we're going to present something for the public to sign a petition on and possibly vote on, let's try to keep it honest."

TxDOT’s Travel Information Center north of Denison will host a “Keep Texas Clean” environment event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Mar. 20. The center is located at 6801 N U.S. Highway 75 in Denison, Texas. This community-focused event encourages Texans and travelers alike to join together in supporting a cleaner, greener state. Attendees will learn about the importance of environmental stewardship, litter prevention, and sustainable travel practices. The event will feature educational materials, activities, and opportunities to get involved with statewide beautification efforts.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be in person. There will be one position to be filled this year for Board of Directors. If you are interested is running for the board please see qualifications in this article. The Board of Directors consists of five persons that are elected by the credit union members during the annual meeting. Each term length is three years. There is a Board meeting held monthly and each member is expected to attend if at all possible.

The City of Sherman has joined the affiliate network of Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to litter prevention, community beautification, and environmental stewardship. Through this partnership, Keep Sherman Beautiful becomes part of a growing network of Texas communities working together to create cleaner, greener, and more vibrant places to live.

The new requirements, introduced by Texas lawmakers, are aimed at preventing fraud and curbing illegal immigration. Officials say the changes are designed to ensure that only individuals with legal status can complete certain vehicle title and registration transactions.

Mark your calendars! Join the Texas Master Gardeners – Grayson County for our annual Plant Sale on May 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The plant sale will be held inside Mayors Arena, behind Frontier Village, 770 RC Vaughan Rd., Denison, TX.

Visit the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum in Greenville to see the newest temporary exhibit that will be on display until late April.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The City of Anna has selected Ronda Perez ICMA-CM, as its next City Manager, bringing experienced leadership to help guide one of North Texas’s fastest-growing communities into its next chapter of smart, steady growth. She began her duties on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has named Stephannie Krunglevich as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective March 16, 2026. “We look forward to Stephannie leading our current initiatives, working to strengthen our organization’s community partnerships, and working to expand our vision for innovation in home building,” said Scott Elliott, Board Chair of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County.

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.

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Fannin County Master Gardeners will hold the 21st Annual Garden, Lawn & Home Expo at the Multipurpose Complex in the Dr. E.O. Harrison Building at 700 FM 87, Bonham from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free event. Door prizes will be given and a silent auction will be held.

First elite high-speed street course race in DFW history as NTT INDYCAR SERIES street race circuit weaves around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field - Experience fast cars on track and top-tier entertainment on stage with Good Ranchers Concert Series featuring GRAMMY® Award-winner T-Pain & more

Bonham City Council held a public hearing and then approved an Ordinance to Annex 150.1± acres located on the north side of Silo Road, 1,120± feet west of County Road 1554. Property ID# 78868 and portion of Property ID# 78867.

The Bonham plant will begin maintenance on 3/2/26. During this time, we will be FLUSHING fire hydrants. If any customers experience odor or discolored water issues, please contact us, and we will flush the lines in your area.

The City of McKinney’s Parks & Recreation Department is proud to announce that Finch Park has been named a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS), one of the highest honors bestowed on a park in the state of Texas.

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Derrell Hall Education Center

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming nightly full closure of the northbound mainlanes beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Mar. 9 until 5:00 a.m. on Mar. 10. This closure is to permit the switching of the northbound traffic from US-82 to Spur 503 onto the new pavement and moving the concrete barrier. All entrance and exit ramps along this corridor will be closed to traffic and temporary ramps will be constructed.

These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. 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.

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

The conference is a collaborative effort between the cities of McKinney, Anna, Celina, and Town of Prosper.

I have and continue to be honored to serve as Fannin County Judge. I will hold that office until January 2027. At that time, I will step down and the office and its duties will be assumed by a new duly elected County Judge.

Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget, marking the 17th consecutive year UTRWD has earned this national recognition.

Fannin County voters will go back to the polls May 26 in a runoff election that will determine if H. Compton or John Tynan will be the next Fannin County judge. Derek Moore won the treasurer's race, Brandon Wallace will be the commissioner for Pct. 2, Mike Keene defeated incumbent Doug Kopf. Keene in the race for commissioner of Pct. 2, and Mark Buchanan was a decisive winner in the race for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2.

With four seats up for election May 2, and with only one candidate filing to run in each of the four races, Bonham City Council is expected to cancel the general election for Ward 1 and Ward 5 and cancel the special election for Ward 4 and mayor.

Visit McKinney is proud to welcome Tony Adamo as the new Sales Manager, bringing a dynamic blend of creative marketing, communications expertise, and deep municipal tourism experience to the organization’s destination sales efforts.

The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $2,661,800 for project grants to support quality-of-life projects that will benefit the community. rendering of new restroom at Chestnut Square

Please plan to attend a reception honoring Cris Pérez Garcia, Fannin County Elections Administrator on Wednesday, March 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Don Toro restaurant in downtown Bonham.

The new Ladonia Fossil Park is now open for fossil hunting between dawn and dusk. A grand opening event is planned for later this year. The park includes a covered pavilion with picnic tables and a paved pathway to the river, with benches along the way. Fossil hunters are asked to pack out what they pack in and respect posted guidelines. Fossil hunting is not permitted in the Mitigation Area west of the park.

Unofficial early voting numbers in the race for Fannin County Judge show H. Compton in the lead with 1,065 votes, followed by John Tynan (600), Newt Cunningham (544) Bill Carey (297) and Jim Simpson (163).

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

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