The City of Bonham Animal Shelter invites the community to come together for its Tail End of Summer Adoption & Supply Drive on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the City of Bonham Animal Shelter, 500 Industrial Dr., Bonham, Texas 75418.

9:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Ike's History Festival is slated for Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5. Join the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site for two days of hands-on history fun!From 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., historic and nature-based organizations from around the state will bring what they do best to Denison!

Classes begin September 9 at the Grayson County Courthouse

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Mark your calendars for an event so fun, we have to tell you about it a month in advance! Join us at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site for Farming Heritage Day on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. See antique tractors, meet some farm animals, speak with local farmers and ranchers, connect with community groups, and enjoy some food as you celebrate farming with us at Sam Rayburn’s historic home during this free event. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Sam Rayburn and the East Texas A&M University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Why it matters: Impaired driving deaths consistently spike over Labor Day weekend in Texas. A mother shares her story of loss, while TxDOT travels the state encouraging everyone to get a sober ride during increased law enforcement efforts.

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced the launch of the Texas Design System, a new content library of website components designed to help Texas state agencies create more accessible, user-friendly, and consistent government websites for Texans.

You may file online using E-file, pay online using Certified Payments, email dcrecords@fanninco.net for all search requests or you can call 903-583-7459 for appointments.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has launched This is Texas Water, the statewide water public awareness campaign for Texas. The initiative is designed to inspire Texans to better understand their water—where it comes from, how much their communities will need in the future, and the infrastructure and planning required to ensure long-term water security.

National Court Reporters Foundation announces inaugural recipients of AHRE Shine Student Scholarships - Kaili Tseng from McKinney, Texas, awarded $1,000.

10:30 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse

With time running out to make cuts, the latest running tally indicates that Fannin County's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget is $1,078,698.25 in the red, and that includes $250,000 the county is forced to budget for legal expenses to defend against four countersuits brought on by indictments that were dismissed for Lack of Probable Cause. Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham warned that the county's legal expenses may be far greater "if it plays out."

The Criminal District Attorney's Office at 800 E. 2nd will be closed for business to and with the public and all county offices, at noon every Friday, as we transition and move from this location to our new office space in the Justice Center.

A tax rate of $0.413921 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of City of McKinney.

United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, announced today the launch of Project Safe Schools, a federal initiative aimed at protecting students, enforcing accountability and restoring transparency in public schools across North Texas. According to the Texas Education Agency, more than 9,720 educator-misconduct investigations have been opened in the past two years, resulting in hundreds of disciplinary actions and placements on the Do Not Hire registry. Yet, districts across North Texas continue to underreport abuse and retain educators with known misconduct issues.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

US 75 southbound exit to FM 121 (Exit 51) will be closed each night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Aug. 20, Aug. 21 and Aug. 24. Drivers can continue traveling south and take Exit 50.

8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via Zoom

8:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via Zoom

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.

TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 northbound. The US 75 northbound mainlane closure will begin at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Aug 16 until Aug 17.

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

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, a national contest to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and critical industry supply chains by expanding capacity at key chokepoints. The competition will award up to $20 million in non‑dilutive capital, including as many as six prizes with a maximum of $6 million each, to small businesses that demonstrate the capacity to rapidly scale domestic production through measurable, enduring supply chain solutions.

The Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman's University has selected Bobbie Mitchell, Denton County Commissioner for Precinct 3, as the recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing more than three decades of exceptional service and leadership in government.

Upper Trinity Regional Water District’s (UTRWD) Thomas E. Taylor Water Treatment Plant has been recognized as having the “Best Tasting Surface Water” in 2026 by the Texas Water Utilities Association (TWUA). As part of the TWUA’s Annual School, water utilities from across Texas compete for the title of Best Tasting Water.

Bonham City Council tabled a proposed ordinance that would impact rental housing in the city after hearing from many local landlords and even a few tenants.

The Bonham City Council approved the establishment of the Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) Program at its Aug. 10 meeting, giving local property owners a new private financing tool to improve buildings, lower operating costs and reinvest in commercial, industrial, agricultural and multifamily properties. The action followed a July presentation, by the Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) and Texas PACE Authority (TPA), which proposed creating the TX-PACE Bonham to advance Bonham's long-term strategy of encouraging private investment and supporting continued economic growth.

Drivers across North Texas are asked to leave home a few minutes early if possible this week to compensate for busy streets, observe and comply with all school zone signs and keep an eye out for young pedestrians as another year of school gets underway. Remember that using a cell phone while driving through a school zone is illegal.

TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 northbound. The US 75 northbound mainlane closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Aug. 13 until Aug. 14.

Paul Person, 55, is wanted by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office after fleeing in a gold Chevrolet Malibu in the middle of his trial in February 2024. The trial continued, Person was subsequently found guilty and sentenced to 30 years in prison.

TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 northbound. The US 75 northbound mainlane closure will begin at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Aug 11 until Aug 12.

The City of McKinney has postponed mosquito spraying originally scheduled for Aug. 6 and 7. Spraying will now occur on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and Wednesday, Aug. 12, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., weather permitting.

5:30 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026 at Bonham City Hall

TxDOT announced that the Intersection of FM 84 at SH 91 will be converted to an all-way stop intersection in Grayson County. The Intersection change is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026. In the proposed condition, traffic approaching from all directions will be required to stop.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting August 10, 2026.

The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In most cases, you do not need to give the seller an exemption certificate to buy qualifying items tax free.

Commissioners court voted to set a Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget at the Fannin County Courthouse on August 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., with a vote to adopt the 2026-2027 Budget to occur on the same day at the 9:00 a.m. regular meeting of commissioners court. Commissioners court voted to set a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate of 0.384549 at the Fannin County Courthouse on August 18, 2026 at 8:45 a.m., with a vote to adopt the 2026 Tax Rate to occur on the same day at the 9:00 a.m. regular meeting of commissioners court.

Public Hearing at 8:30 a.m. Thursday August 6, 2026, followed by Public Meeting at 8:35 a.m. at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference