Dallas College is proud to announce the launch of its Bachelor of Applied Technology in Software Development, which will provide students with an affordable pathway to high-paying, in-demand occupations starting this fall.

Time to sign up for Creative Arts Center's Art Camp! Designed for kids ages 4-10. Full week, June 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Scholarships are available to help cover the cost.

May 15, 2015 Commencement speaker, Jersey Jasmyn Glass. Dallas College will honor its 2025 graduates with six commencement ceremonies May 15–17 at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland.

As the healthcare industry evolves and hospitals increasingly prefer bachelor’s-prepared nurses, advancing from a registered nurse (RN) with an associate degree to an RN with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is more important than ever.

From esports to fashion, science to sports and programs for children with disabilities, TWU's Denton campus promises a summer of learning and fun.

The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $26,400 to area students for the fall 2025 semester.

A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held May 12, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

Dr. Charla R. Hall poses with the sign at the newly dedicated labyrinth, while community members walk the labyrinth. (photo by Dan Hoke)

Savoy High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning, May 5, 2025, for its new greenhouse—a project that began two years ago as an idea from agriculture teacher, Mr. Gower Lester. Designed to benefit students and the community, the greenhouse will support hands-on learning in agriculture, horticulture, floral design, hospitality, and other Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs starting in the 2025–2026 school year.

Twenty-five of West Texas A&M University’s best and brightest spring graduates were recognized at a May 7 reception.

Linda Beth Norwood of Celeste High School and William Scoggins of Leonard High School were selected for their exceptional academic achievements, strong leadership qualities, and inspiring essays that reflect core American values.

The Martha Jefferson Randolph Chapter of the American Daughters of the Revolution was proud to present two scholarships and their Good Citizen Award to local high students at their April meeting.

"Completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing is more than just earning a degree; it signifies a deeper understanding of nursing as a profession," said Nancy Kinuthia, student speaker for the pinning ceremony.

Homeschool families and groups from across North Texas are invited to “Homeschool Day” at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site in Paris on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, homeschool students, teachers, and parents can enjoy educational programs from local organizations, games, house tours, and more. Presenters include Cooper Lake State Park, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Lamar County Master Gardeners, Paris Public Library, Paris Area Homeschool Athletic Association, Fort Towson Historic Site, two other Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites, and more.

Austin College celebrated 26 students and their successful completion of the invitation-only Departmental Honors Program—as well as the program’s 60th anniversary—during a reception held in Wright Campus Center, Robert M. and Joyce Johnson Reception Gallery on April 29.

The runway came alive on the evening of Friday, May 2, at Texas Woman’s University’s annual Senior Fashion Showcase, held at the Blagg-Huey Library. (photo by Leo Gonzalez/Texas Woman’s University)

The Honors Program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University celebrated 17 program members who will be graduating in spring and summer of 2025 at its annual banquet. (photo by Raymond Griffith)

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the annual Walk of Honor to be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center at 1201 E 9th St Bonham, TX on...

With rapid changes to every industry being brought on by artificial intelligence, East Texas A&M is offering a program to prepare students for the future workforce. photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

Check out the schedule of events coming up at Creative Arts Center, a nonprofit organization started in 2001 to celebrate the arts. The center is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham. The center is open Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Weekly Summer Reading Camps at the Honey Grove Library & Learning Center are scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday afternoons, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., from May 27 through June 26. Camps are open to children entering 1st - 5th grades for the 2025-2026 school year.

Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham said that Fannin County Fire Marshal Troy Hudson has requested a meeting with Engie Services US, the owner of the battery energy storage system (BESS) near Savoy to ensure compliance with codes before the battery energy storage system goes online in June 2025. Cunningham expressed concern over the size of the plant and possible plans for expansion.

1988 – Soviet–Afghan War: After more than eight years of fighting, the Soviet Army begins to withdraw 115,000 troops from Afghanistan. The Soviet–Afghan War was an armed conflict that took place in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan from December 1979 to February 1989. Marking the beginning of the 46-year-long Afghan conflict, it saw the Soviet Union and the Afghan military fight against the rebelling Afghan mujahideen, aided by Pakistan. While they were backed by various countries and organizations, the majority of the mujahideen's support came from Pakistan, the United States (as part of Operation Cyclone), the United Kingdom, China, Iran, and the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, in addition to a large influx of foreign fighters known as the Afghan Arabs. American and British involvement on the side of the mujahideen escalated the Cold War, ending a short period of relaxed Soviet Union–United States relations. Combat took place throughout the 1980s, mostly in the Afghan countryside, as most of the country's cities remained under Soviet control. The conflict resulted in the deaths of one to three million Afghans, while millions more fled from the country as refugees; most externally displaced Afghans sought refuge in Pakistan and in Iran. Between 6.5 and 11.5% of Afghanistan's erstwhile population of 13.5 million people (per the 1979 census) is estimated to have been killed over the course of the Soviet–Afghan War. The decade-long confrontation between the mujahideen and the Soviet and Afghan militaries inflicted grave destruction throughout Afghanistan and has also been cited by scholars as a significant factor that contributed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991; it is for this reason that the conflict is sometimes referred to as "the Soviet Union's Vietnam" in retrospective analyses.

Learn how to collect and use rainwater with Dean Minchillo from Texas Water Resources Institute.

The Region C Water Planning Group (RCWPG) will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to take public comments on a draft version of the 2026 Region C Water Plan. The hearing will take place at the North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011, in the Centerpoint Two Building, 1st Floor Transportation Council Room. The draft Regional Water Plan, known formally as the Initially Prepared Plan (IPP), is available for review now on the Region C website.

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The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a regular session beginning on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, Texas 75020.

from left, Timothy LaVerne II, Mayor Compton, Wayne Moore

(L-R) Timothy LaVerne II, Mayor HL Compton and Wayne Moore. Bonham City Council welcomed Sam Fox and Clark Smith to the council and honored out-going members Moore and LaVergne II.

The Fannin County Virtual Law Library is now available online. The library can be accessed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week on the Fannin County web page with your personal computer or smart phone. The Library’s primary purpose is to provide public access to laws affecting Fannin County citizens, residents and visitors.

Beginning the night of May 14, Exit 66 from Northbound US 75 to E Spur 503 will be closed to traffic until the new exit ramp is constructed.

To honor and remember our nation's military heroes, Audie Murphy Day will be Saturday, May 17. This annual event is hosted by the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum to celebrate Audie Leon Murphy, the most decorated combat soldier of World War II, as well as military veterans and those currently serving our country.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025 at Bonham City Hall

Willow Wild Cemetery will not be serving food this weekend at the Bonham Trades Days as previously noted. Instead, Board Members will be there with several items that have been donated for auction by local businesses to our fundraising campaign for the upkeep of the cemetery. Drop by the stall across from the flag pole, buy your chance from one of these great items!

DAV has an information seminar coming Weatherford, Texas, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on May 17, 2025

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.

205 child sex abuse offenders arrested in FBI-led nationwide crackdown, including 12 in the Northern District of Texas

As I wrap up my tenure as your Council Member for Ward 2, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for your trust, support, and collaboration over the last six years.

A Sherman convicted felon has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) opening an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center’s (EPIC) proposed Muslim community, EPIC City, in Josephine, Texas.

ONM Living, a fully integrated, build-for-rent company leveraging more than 75 years of development and construction expertise, announces the construction of two new rental communities, Cottages at Century Farms located within the Anna, Texas, ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) and Cottages at Providence Commons in Providence Village, Texas. Located at 1955 Chambersville Road just north of the forthcoming Collin County Outer Loop extension, Cottages at Century Farms will feature 290 duplex-style homes, while Cottages at Providence Commons, located at 10734 Fishtrap Road, will include 188 cottage-style homes. Both communities are expected to begin renting in late 2026.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $3,140,000 in financing to the Greater Texoma Utility Authority on behalf of Ravenna-Nunnelee Water Supply Corporation (Fannin County) from the Texas Water Development Fund.

Commercial passenger service in McKinney is one step closer to becoming a reality following the City Council’s approval of a construction agreement today that launches the next phase of eastside development at McKinney National Airport.

Fannin County Commissioners Court struggled with a course of action regarding issues with courthouse restoration. The court would eventually vote to send out a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSQ) for an engineer to examine defects at the courthouse, but a vote to hire a litigation attorney stalled.

The TMC Bonham Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers recently held their annual banquet and new officers installation for 2025-2026.

The week-long camp offers Girl Scouts in grades 8 through 12 an immersive glimpse into college life. Participants will attend three academic classes per day, receive student ID cards, stay overnight in the residence halls, and experience a college campus environment firsthand.

Francis Moran, the original general manager at Clayton Homes in Bonham, receives a Pioneer Award May 5, 2025 at the company's annual team member appreciation luncheon. Presenting the award is the current GM, Kip Thrush. Clayton Homes is celebrating 30 years of business in Bonham and the completion of its 40,000th home.

While widening Farm-to-Market 455 in Denton County during the winter of 2020-2021, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) discovered and evaulated numerous archaeological sites, including the Bolivar archaeological site. Bolivar, a small town in western Denton County that once played a role in the bustling trade of the late 19th-century Chisholm Trail, including Tom Cook's Blacksmith Shop.

Heritage Day Festival headliner Josh Weathers performs for the crowd Saturday night in historic downtown Bonham, Texas. During the annual Bonham Heritage Day Festival, residents paid homage to the original inhabitants of this region -- the Caddo Nation -- and to the intrepid French trappers who ventured up from New Orleans in the 1700s in search of pelts.

The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on May 6, until 5:00 a.m. on May 7, to facilitate the hanging of beams on the new FM 691 Overpass on US 75.

TxDOT's Travel Information Center on US 75 north of Denison will host a travel and tourism day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. May 9 to spotlight National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10).

Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced that Highway 19 Construction LLC of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be demolishing the bridge on FM 274 at Sandy Creek in Fannin County beginning May 19.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that road construction will begin May 5 on US 75 from the Collin County Line to FM 902 in Grayson County. Work is slated to begin May 8. The contractor will begin setting barricades at work sites on May 5. The contract is anticipated to be completed in November of 2028.

Runoff will be held for mayoral and at-large positions

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.

BBQ with all the trimmings will be served 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Donations are needed for the upkeep of Belfountain, Siloam and New Union Cemeteries.

The public is invited to the planting of a "special" bois d'arc tree on the grounds of the historic Fannin County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, during Bonham Heritage Day. The tree was picked out and donated by Texoma’s very own and well-known bois d'arc tree expert, John Baecht, who will have a bois d’arc woodworking station set up on the grounds of the courthouse and will be doing demonstrations the remainder of the day for Heritage Day. What better way to celebrate Bonham / Fannin County’s relationship with bois d’arc than on Bonham Heritage Day.

Top credit ratings allow the City of McKinney to borrow money at the lowest possible interest rates, which means significant cost savings for taxpayers.

Fannin County Commissioners Court approved a Proclamation stating that April 27, 2025-May 4, 2025 is Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Fannin County. The state's Soil & Water Conservation Districts manage local natural resources and monitor the lack of compliance with ordinances. Fannin Soil & Water Conservation District’s board is comprised of Ronny Hart, Chairman; Phil Haley, Vice Chair; A W Winningham, Sec/Treas; Mack Sells, board director; and Gary Rater, board director. photo by Andy Garner

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials today announced the upcoming temporary closure of the right lane on southbound US 75 between Washington St. and Center St. The first closure will be the right lane, leaving 2-travel lanes open and is scheduled to begin on April 30 at 7 a.m. and continue until May 2. The next closure starting on May 2 around 7 p.m. and will reduce the northbound traffic to 1-thru lane until May 4. This closure is necessary for the reconstruction of bridge elements.

Golf’s top content creators and NFL stars – including Reggie Bush and Matt Ryan – headline Central Texas golf competition, featuring a concert by country music’s Corey Kent

Edgar Cotton, his son David and Choctaw Lodge Manager Dusty Vickrey (far right) getting ready for a turkey hunt. (photo by Larry Weishuhn)

Kick off your Memorial weekend with 18 holes of Golf at The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament! Scheduled for Friday, May 23 at Legacy Ridge Country Club, this popular event not only offers the teams a great morning of golf but is an awesome opportunity for local businesses to participate by marketing and promoting your organization.

Ashley Lodge and Webb Hill Country Club invite you to join us for golf Friday, June 6, 2025. The format will be a 4-man scramble, best ball, with trophies for 1st and 2nd place, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive.

Fans from across the globe will gather to witness the pinnacle of volleyball action at this state-of-the-art venue.

"Catch-and-release fishing for alligator gar has become quite popular and data from a current evaluation in progress indicates high survival rates for released fish," said Dan Daugherty, TPWD Inland Fisheries senior scientist.

Luke's first deer rifle was a 30-30 and he still considers it a good caliber for East Texas hunting. (photo by Luke Clayton)

McKinney North's Aidan Vensel (13) slides into home against Emerson in Game 2 of an Area playoff series on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Emerson High School. The North Bulldogs won 2-0 to advance. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, "When the early morning mist is on the river, it’s a perfect time to lay a line on the water and wait for that first tug."

Green Marine Motorsports of Ector TX has returned from competing F1 Powerboat Association’s 2025 Port Neches Riverfest race. Local sponsors are welcomed!

McKinney North's Talon Pate forces Emerson's Colton Davis out at second while turning a double play in the first of a three-game area playoff series. The North Bulldogs won the game 9-1. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Ector sophomore Audrey Arie unleashes a pitch.

Another exciting season of playoff baseball for the Dodd City Hornets came to an end in a three-run loss to the Bryson Cowboys in the area round.

It will be a winner-take-all, one-game series Wednesday when the Dodd City Hornets take on Bryson in the area round of Class 1A baseball playoffs.

Luke filmed this young buck with sprouting antlers last week at Wind Park Point at Lake Tawakoni. (photo by Luke Clayton)

McKinney North pitcher Connor Leos pitches a complete game in a playoff game on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Lufkin High School against Lufkin. The Bulldogs won the game 4-1 to sweep the three game series. (photo by Buzz Cory/BuzzPhotos.com).

The Dodd City Lady Hornets Gracyn Schindler, Kayleigh McBrayer, Cheyenne & Cierra Johnson placed 5th in the 4 x 200 meter relay at the UIL State Track & Field Championships.

McKinney Boyd's Austin Aldridge bunts against Flower Mound Marcus in a playoff game on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Plano West High School. Marcus won the game 3-2 to sweep the series. (photo by John Tyler/BuzzPhotos.com)

Runs came in bunches for the Ector Eagles as they defeated the Saltillo Lions, 11-1, in five innings in a winner-take-all, one-game bi-district series on Friday.

The Dodd City Hornets and the Sulphur Bluff Bears split the first two games of their bi-district battle, setting up a deciding game three on Friday and this one was a nail-biter.

Bonham, Texas -- A funeral service in honor of the life of Shirley Lynn Reeves, 77, will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Dan Aleman will be officiating the service. The visitation will be the night before from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wise Funeral Home.

Sherman, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Beryl Floyd Mackey, 90, will be held at Parkview Church of Christ in Sherman, Texas in Sherman, Texas, Friday, May 16 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will take place Thursday, May 15 at Waldo Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Bonham, Texas -- Please join the family of Beatrice Louise VanHooser, 82, to honor their beloved Nanny at Wise Funeral Home Chapel on May 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will start 1 hour prior to the start of service. Burial will follow at Sandy Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Harold Ashlock is Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wise Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. the following day Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Living Word Church of God with Eddy Prince, Dwayne Evors, Ernie Brown and Brian Rayburn officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery.

Telephone, Texas -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwina Robbins, 79, of Telephone, TX. There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.

Dallas, Texas -- A graveside service for JoAnn Kaulsky is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Crown Hill Memorial Park, 9700 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, TX 75220.

Bonham, Texas -- The family of Joe Dulaney Moss, 81, will receive visitors on May 9, 2025, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. The funeral will take place on May 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Dodd City Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- A memorial service to celebrate the remarkable life of Rebecca Dale "Becky" Massingill, 72, will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas.

Forney, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Joseph Dewayne Ray, 77, most recently of Forney, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at 10325 Richard Cir, Forney, TX 75126.

Honey Grove, Texas -- A memorial service for Donald Edward Patterson, 76, of Honey Grove will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Allen Point Baptist Church, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bro. Kevin Towery will preside.

Bonham, Texas -- Patricia Ann Zamagni, 75, passed away at her home in Bonham, Texas on April 28, 2025.

Bonham, Texas -- A graveside service for Janet Sue (McMinn)Taylor, 53, will be held at Gum Spring Cemetery Thursday May 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

A memorial service for Delois Wilson will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. Bro. Mark Posey will be officiating. The family will receive friends and family from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Bonham, Texas -- A graveside service for Lindia Lou Miller, 63, of Bonham is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright, TX.

Ector, Texas -- A funeral service for Roger Wayne Morris, 69, of Ector will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Ector Baptist Church, 302 S Elm, Ector, Texas. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mullican-Little Funeral Home, 754 TX-56, Bells, Texas. Burial will follow the service at Carson Cemetery in Ector.

Kaleidoscope Park, the 5.7-acre signature green space in Frisco, is proud to present the inaugural Art & Soul of Kaleidoscope Park festival, taking place May 17–18, 2025. The two-day celebration of creativity and community will showcase 30 exceptional artists from North Texas and beyond.

Red River Station is very honored to welcome back to our stage an American music living legend. Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder return Saturday, May 17, 8:30 p.m.

In honor of our veterans at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham, the annual Classic Car Show will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the VA Center. The public is invited! No entry fee!

Over 400 miles of treasure hunting & town hopping! Participating towns will have maps available guiding shoppers to the special sales sites throughout their communities. Some towns will have yard sales set up at a central location or spread throughout the town. Still others will showcase their downtown merchants or their flea markets/trade days/farmers markets. Maps will be available at the Bonham Visitors Center!

On May 9, Community Well TX (CWTX) held its 2nd annual EmpowerHer luncheon to celebrate National Women's Mental Health Week.

Gober Annual Cemetery Day is slated for Sunday, May 18, 2025. The morning events begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Potluck Lunch.

Masterkey Ministries Food Assistance in Sherman needs your help!

The Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman's University will begin accepting applications for its Texas Rural Woman Grant on May 20, 2025. This is the third year for the grant program, which aims to support women-owned businesses in rural Texas communities. Ten grants of $10,000 each — totaling $100,000 — will be awarded to selected applicants whose businesses have been established for at least three years.

Tens of millions of Americans serve as unpaid caregivers to family members and friends. Within our communities here in Grayson County, caregivers know that finding time for self-care often seems impossible. They know they should take care of themselves, but who has time for that when someone else needs them constantly?

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hooper's Hope Women's Cancer Support Group supports all women that have or have had any type cancer. We meet the second Monday of each month.

The Storehouse Community Center has named longtime volunteer Joan Smith as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year. Since 2016, Smith has volunteered 1,613.75 hours across multiple Storehouse programs. On May 4, she was the guest of honor at The Storehouse’s 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at Riders Field, where she was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Frisco RoughRiders game.

So, you never know exactly what size will fit mom and maybe you can't talk her out of finally giving up her favorite purse, but one local business has come up with a novel idea of what mom would really enjoy for Mother's Day, something that is good for the mind, body and soul. Whitewright Martial Arts Center is offering a free week of Tai Chi classes.

We are serving a Mother's Day Lunch including Smoked Pork, Grilled Chicken, Steak (extra cost), Salad, Grilled Vegetables, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Wild Rice, Homemade Breads and Desserts with Tea, Coffee & Water.

Fort Inglish Village, Bonham’s open air pioneer village, is now open after its winter’s closing. This wonderful historical park is on Sam Rayburn Drive in Bonham between the Sam Rayburn Museum and Library and the Trades Day venue. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Fort Inglish and the support of the City of Bonham, there is no admission charge at the present time, but donations are certainly welcome to finance the operations and upkeep.

The Denton County Master Gardener 2025 Garden Tour is slated for May 10. This year’s Garden Tour truly has something for everyone. Enjoy watching seasonal creeks, sniffing fragrant roses, planting a succulent, or relaxing on a bench overlooking a pollinator garden dancing with bees and butterflies.

Prepare for an evening of fun and excitement while supporting the Heard. Whether you’re planning a lively night with friends or a special date, this event offers the perfect opportunity to unwind.

Get ready for a fresh sound! EJ Miller, The voice behind Bois d’Arc Red, is back with a new band: EJ Miller & Company. Come experience their music live – you won't regret it!

(L-R) Nell Bush, co-chair; Sarah Losinger, honorary chair, Meg Bittner, SPARK! Dallas executive director; Carol Dalton, co-chair. (photo by Tamytha Cameron)

Elizabeth Holeman, Fletcher Horton(24-25 Club President), Hunter Horton, Annalyn Stafford (25-26 Club President), Joe Goodson (BHS sponsor), and Edwina Lane

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Theater For Hope is getting ready for their auditions Monday and Tuesday, May 26 and 27 for their July 17-19 production of The Wizard of Oz. Auditions will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. held at North Park Baptist Church located at 2605 Rex Cruse Drive in Sherman, TX.

Texas Women's Foundation has announced details of its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on May 8, 2025, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St., Dallas, TX 75202).

Join us at noon on Tuesday, May 6 at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for a program by Rusty Williams. He will be talking about his latest book Texas Loud, Proud, and Brash - How Ten Mavericks Created the Twentieth Century Lone Star State.

Monday, May 5, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Located in the lobby just in time for Mothers Day!

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Known for his reverb-laden rockabilly sound, Chris Isaak has made a name as one of pop music’s most innovative pioneers. With hits like “Wicked Game,” “Baby Did a Bad Thing” and “Somebody’s Crying,” this innovative auteur has received countless accolades and awards, including three MTV Video Music Awards.

The Creative Arts Center in Bonham is excited to announce that the Red River Arts Fest will be held on Saturday, May 3. Organizers are planning a full day of art, wine, music and fun at the art center. Heritage Days will also be happening on and around the square that same day, which will mean even more music and fun activities for the whole family.

Enjoy live music from Texas artists like the Josh Weathers Band, Chad Cook Band, Jon Stork, Billie Jo Jones, Lane Bricker, and Colby Rogers. Taste delicious food from various food trucks and local restaurants. Unique vendors will offer crafts and treasures. Kids can have fun in the Bounce House Village and get their faces painted. Explore self-guided tours of the Legend Has It Walkabout and Fannin County Courthouse and watch the ceremonial planting of the Vive Le Bois d'Arc.

She stands poised to jumpstart the university's Angus herd as its first-ever embryo donor cow, allowing her superior genetics to be shared on a large scale.

Legislation would create facility to curb New World Screwworm population growth

Results of sale Monday, May 12, 2025 - 1,213 head

The Northeast Texas Small Acreage and New Landowner Conference (NETX SANL) will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Farmersville, TX, at the Collin College Campus (FVC). Space is limited so register now. Initial registration will close on May 16, 2025.

"Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association takes the threat of New World screwworm seriously." -- Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr.

Results of sale Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 770 head

Events scheduled for Brookshire, Weatherford and Farmersville (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Leadership Development Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of land and livestock stewards and leaders, has opened applications for the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program.

Results of sale Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 403 head, 80 cows/bulls

Modern producers now utilize precision agriculture tools to monitor soil conditions, track livestock, optimize irrigation, and manage resources with unprecedented efficiency. To power virtually all of these essential innovations, we require access to Wi-Fi connectivity that relies on unlicensed spectrum.

When the sun goes down at Rodeo Celina, the fun is just beginning. New this year, Collin County’s only PRCA-sanctioned rodeo is adding two nights of amazing country music with concerts in the beautifully renovated Oil Baron's Ballroom at Southfork Ranch. Josh Ward and Randall King will headline shows May 30-31.

The online Where's the Beef?: Legal and Economic Considerations for Direct Beef Sales course provides beef cattle producers important information on selling direct to the consumer. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Water is flowing through five new streams in North Texas this spring, bringing life back to areas impacted for decades by severe erosion and habitat loss. Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) restored the streams as part of environmental mitigation for future Lake Ralph Hall, Texas’s newest major lake under construction near Ladonia.

In conjunction with Heritage Day and the Vive le Bois d’Arc celebration on May 3, the Fannin County Museum of History is delighted to have a display of prehistoric and Caddo artifacts in the display case on the 2nd floor of the Fannin County Courthouse.

You walk into the Credit Union of Texas, Don Toro or Studio 94 on the east side of the Bonham square, into Belle Rae's on the north, into Blessing & Butterflies or The Curiosity Shop on Main south of the Courthouse: do you look down? What do you see when you cross the threshold into these businesses? Do you see Bonham's past?

I was curious about the relationship between Harry S Truman and Sam Rayburn because of a piece of corn. Currently at the Sam Rayburn Museum there is corn on the cob encased in resin on display in the "Gifts of a Nation" display case. No one is completely certain why Rayburn had it, but Truman has the same one. This is what led me to look into the friendship between Rayburn and Truman. The two men shared a tight bond throughout their political careers. courtesy photo of Harry Truman and Sam Rayburn at the Sam Rayburn House in Bonham

Bonham resident Kay Sisk has collected postcards of Bonham for many years, finding them at trade shows and estate sales. Some of the postcards were given away free by local businesses, and some were sold. The Fannin County Museum of History asked Kay to display some of her postcards in the display case on the 2nd floor of the courthouse.

Please join us at the March meeting of the Fannin County Historical Commission on March 18 at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the contributions of Mabel Gilbert, a very early Fannin County pioneer, to Fannin County, Dallas and points west. Deborah Cornelius has written a historical novel about his remarkable life and times. Join us at 6:00 p.m. on March 18 at the Fannin County Historical Commission’s office at 1 Center Street in Bonham to meet Deborah and learn about Mabel Gilbert’s time in Fannin County.

A large crowd filled Lyday Hall at Honey Grove Library & Learning Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025, to hear what local archeologist Cody Davis and his cohorts discovered in the area that is now covered by Bois d'Arc Lake.

When Kalin and Tricia moved their young family from the city to rural Fannin County, it was a dream they had worked and saved to make come true -- to escape the noise and chaos of the metroplex for a peaceful existence, surrounded by woodlands, wildlife and serenity. Then they heard bulldozers clearing trees.

"Japanese War Brides: Across a Wide Divide" begins a national tour December 14 at Irving Archives and Museum in Irving, Texas. These young women left their homes to build lives within the complexities of postwar American society. Their experiences reshaped communities by challenging immigration laws and race relations. The arrival of these brides marked the largest women-only immigration event in U.S. history and, by 1960, had increased the population of Asian Americans in the U.S. by 10%.

The Fannin County Museum of History has several Fannin County history books for sale that might be just perfect for someone you know. The books are available for purchase at the Museum and are also available on Amazon.

Historic Fannin County newspapers often featured beautiful front pages for their Christmas editions. An exhibit of these newspapers is now on display on the 2nd Floor of the Fannin County Courthouse. Visit the courthouse during this season to view this display and beautiful decorations.

Upper Trinity's contractors are finishing up construction on five new streams near future Lake Ralph Hall, which will flow into the North Sulphur River. The newly connected tributary streams are naturally beginning to flow with rainwater this fall, bringing life back to areas impacted for decades by severe erosion and loss of habitat. Restoring the tributaries of the river to their natural, curved paths helps mitigate the area's severe erosion and provide previously lost habitat.

You probably wouldn’t expect to find flavorful hibachi plates inside a Bonham gas station—but that’s exactly what Harmony Express is serving up. This unassuming spot is quickly gaining a local following for its made-to-order meals, generous portions, and bold seasoning. Whether you’re grabbing it through the drive-thru or eating inside, it’s the kind of surprise that makes you glad you stopped.

The last man to serve as president for the Republic of Texas was Dr. Anson Jones.

I received a Mother’s Day card from my daughter Lizann a few years back that said she loved me. When I opened it up, it continued: "But I never forgave you for cleaning my face with spit."

For the first time, the Pope is from North America (USA) and South America (Peru).

Some meals satisfy your hunger. Others feed your soul. Juniper Kitchen in Bonham, Texas, does both — offering diners a fresh take on classic comfort food served with the warmth and familiarity of home.

Since WWII the U.S. has had a steady decline in U.S. flagged merchant ships from about 50% of the world's cargo shipping to about 1% today. Our merchant marine has less than 10,000 mariners compared to 50,000 in 1960.

It has been said that heroism is defined as holding on for one moment longer. A moment can save a life or change the destiny of a nation. Travis Watkins, a native Texas resident, was one such hero who took charge and held on against overwhelming odds.

In the USA, Mothers’ Day is to celebrate and honor one’s mother and it takes multiple forms.

First They Came is the poetic form of a 1946 post-war confessional by the German Lutheran pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984).

The Biscuit Bar promises big, buttery comfort with a bold motto: "Everything Is Better On A Biscuit." I stopped by the Plano location to see if the food lives up to the hype—and if biscuits really can make everything better. Spoiler: some bites delivered, others missed, but the biscuit itself? Absolutely worth the visit.

H. Bentley Glass was at one time one of the most famous scientists in the nation. His life was a journey that began with missionary parents and a Texas education. Glass traveled the world, wrote volumes of books, made important scientific discoveries, and in the 1950s and 1960s, helped the entire nation start thinking about science and the ethics of the latest discoveries.

On May 1, 2025, workers, immigrants, students, and families in Grayson County will join over 340 cities nationwide to honor the legacy of past labor struggles and demand public investment in our lives, not billionaires’ bank accounts.