Austin College students Jasmine Galdamez and Michelle Zhu were among twenty-five student members who were recipients of The Alpha Chi National College Honor Society’s 2025 National Scholarship and Fellowship Competition on April 22.

Summer Music Intensives is a week-long day camp for middle and high school strings students. Led by Jason Lim (Conductor, McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra), SMI faculty members are professional performers who are passionate about mentoring young musicians. Small ensembles, one-on-one coaching, a diverse array of electives, and opportunities to perform side-by-side with seasoned musicians characterize this unique camp.

From indoor activities such as knitting and playing dominoes to outdoor pursuits like fishing and sports, hobbies engage the mind and body in ways that emphasize the leisure of life. This summer, children ages 8-12 are invited to join the Sam Rayburn House for an exploration of hobbies that the Rayburn family enjoyed as well as hobbies featuring life-skills that can lead to possible careers and the desire to volunteer. Children will learn how people spent their time without the technology of today through hands-on lessons and listening to guest presenters. The Sam Rayburn House will provide all supplies. Special presenters including the Fannin County Master Gardeners and Bonham State Park will speak on certain program days. The deadline to register for this program is June 13.

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

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.

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.

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.

Raina and Tim Clark present a check to East Texas A&M. East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

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

Constantine Masonic Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M. in Bonham recently awarded several $1000 scholarships as well as the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal and Certificate of Excellence to selected Bonham High School and Dodd City High School graduating seniors.

Myrna Malone receives the Employee of the Month award from Conan Humphrey. Dr. Lance Hamlin said that his first two weeks at Bonham ISD have been "amazing." He has judged science fair projects and felt very welcome at every campus.

The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council awards a three-year grant for a proposal spearheaded by researchers from the School of Public Health and College of Pharmacy. While adult overdose rates have flattened in the United States, youth overdose rates have tripled year over year, every year since 2019.

Park Place Acura honored Prosper ISD's 2025 top educators, recognizing Margo Anderson as Elementary Teacher of the Year, Taylor Terrell as Secondary Teacher of the Year, and Crystal Chamberlain as the recipient of the Superintendent Award.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held May 19, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

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.

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Plano Independent School District 2025 Teachers of the Year, Adalixa Gomez-Velasquez and Thomas Rooklidge. As part of the recognition, both teachers were offered their choice to drive a Lexus ES or NX for the 2025 summer.

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.

Please Save the Date! Saturday, June 7th! Our next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event! Open to residents of Cooke, Grayson, and Fannin Counties. Bring your household...

On May 6, 2025, Texas State Soil & Water Conservation District Area 5 held their awards banquet in Dublin, TX. Maeyson Mallicote and Harper Tindell students from Honey Grove ISD were presented with plaques for their entries in the annual Stewardship Competition.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the southbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 67 (N Loy Lake Road). The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on June 2, until 5:00 a.m. on June 3, to facilitate the demo of the existing Spur 503 southbound to eastbound flyover bridge.

Start your bargain-hunting adventure on the right foot by visiting the Bonham Visitor Center at 327 N. Main St. to collect your printed map of Bonham, TX Yard Sale & Store Sale locations.

Fannin County Commissioners Court honored Fannin County Assistant Auditor Sherry Zindars for 40 years of dedicated service to the residents of Fannin County. "She has given her life and soul to this county for 40 years next Tuesday," remarked Zindars' immediate supervisor, Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple. "I don't think anybody realizes what she does, what she goes through on a day-in, day-out basis. She stops whatever she is doing when anybody walks in and asks for help, even though she doesn't have to -- that's the type of person she is. To my knowledge this is only the second time a county employee has reached this milestone." photo by Lisa Loiselle

2012 – death of Doc Watson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. He won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His fingerpicking and flatpicking skills, as well as his knowledge of traditional American music, were highly regarded. Blind from a young age, he performed publicly both in a dance band and solo, as well as for over 15 years with his son, guitarist Merle Watson, until Merle's death in 1985 in an accident on the family farm. Watson eventually got his big break and rave reviews for his performance at the Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island in 1963. Watson recorded his first solo album in 1964 and began performing with his son Merle in the same year. After the folk revival waned during the late 1960s, Doc Watson's career was sustained by his performance of the Jimmy Driftwood song "Tennessee Stud" on the 1972 live album recording Will the Circle Be Unbroken. Arlen Roth writes, "...we can attribute an entirely new style and a whole generation of pickers to [Watson's] inspiration. He was the first rural acoustic player to truly 'amaze' urban audiences in the early 1960s with his dazzling, fast technique, and he has continued to be a driving, creative force on the acoustic music scene."

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced two upcoming full closures of the southbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 63 (US 82). The closure...

On May 30, at 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. October 23, 2025, the US 75 northbound exit to SH-91 will be closed to facilitate the construction of the ultimate ramp connection.

9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

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The 27th Annual Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma returns to the Choctaw Event Center from May 29–31, 2025, bringing a weekend packed with family fun, live entertainment, shopping, food, and cultural
experiences. Festivalgoers can look forward to performances by country artist Jaden Hamilton and The Voice star Bailey Rae, a movie screening of the rodeo classic 8 Seconds, over 150 shopping vendors, food truck city, thrilling carnival rides, traditional turtle race, the PRCA Rodeo, & more!

Save the date for a spectacular evening at the 48th Annual Lights Over Lake Bonham Fireworks Show on Friday, July 4th ( Rain Date July 5).

United Flyball League International will be back at the Multipurpose Complex June 21-22, with teams from Oklahoma and Texas competing, including four of the fastest teams in North America.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

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!

Now available in Fannin County to assist residents who formerly relied on the Affordable Connectivity Program. This plan includes a free modem, free standard installation and no credit check for individuals and families who qualify through federal assistance programs including Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), SNAP (EBT) and Unemployment Compensation.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming ramp closure and detour for travelers in Sherman.

On May 27, until July 23, the southbound frontage road to northbound frontage road U-Turn at SH 91 will be closed to facilitate the next phase of construction in this area.

Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury returned indictments as shown below.

The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on May 29, until 5:00 a.m. on May 30, to facilitate placing deck panels on the new US 75 overpass.

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.

This one-way conversion will happen on both the east and west sides of US 75 from County Line Road (CR 375/Panther Parkway) to FM 121.

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.

President Trump will order all flags to half-staff from sunrise until noon on May 26, 2025 to honor Memorial Day.

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025.

9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham said he is joining with Savoy Mayor Roger Cada and Fannin County Fire Marshal Troy Hudson to call for an inspection of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Savoy before the facility becomes operational in June. Cunningham, Cada, Hudson and an out-of-state industry expert were scheduled to meet with representatives of Engie, the owner of the BESS, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to look over plans and walk through the facility.

On May 21, 2025, Clint Warren Howard, 61, of Dodd City, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More. A deadly weapon finding means he will not be considered by the parole board for release until he serves at least half of his sentence.

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.

The 2025 Texas Demographic Conference will bring together experts from across the state to examine urgent issues shaping the states demographic and socioeconomic future. The annual event will take place May 21-22 at the Conference Center at Pegasus Park in Dallas.

Fannin County is changing quickly, and our county government must adapt and adjust expeditiously and efficiently. The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), under the direction of Sheriff Cody Shook and his new leadership team, is implementing changes to meet the increased demand for law enforcement response to a variety of situations.

Have you ever wanted to own your own fire truck? Well, you’re in luck! Fate Department of Public Safety in Fate, Texas, is currently auctioning off a 2007 Freightliner M2106 Engine/Pumper fire truck. This truck is perfect for a construction business, landscaping company, or volunteer fire department! This online auction is open to the public at municibid.com and ends on Tuesday, May 27.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The intersection is currently a stop condition for traffic on FM 902. The signal will be placed into all-red flash mode on Wednesday, May 21 to start getting drivers’ attention.

Doris Hsu, GlobalWafers Chairwoman and CEO, addresses the audience in Sherman as the Taiwanese company celebrates the completion of phase 1 at the semiconductor industry's most advanced 300mm wafer production facility and the only one of its kind in the U.S.

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.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, May 19, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson counties for the week starting May 19, 2025.

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.

For collectors, rockhounds, families and science buffs

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!

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced the closure of the Northbound US 75 right lane from FM 120 (Morton Street) to FM 84 (Texoma Drive) as well as Exit 70 - Texoma Drive starting on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and remaining closed until Tuesday, May 20, at 6:00 a.m.

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.

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 summer season isn't complete without a wet wading trip to one of Oklahoma's clear-water streams!

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

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.

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

Cedar Creek - EXCELLENT! The hybrid striped bass and white bass have made a full recovery from the spawn and are now back in the main lake in droves and are on a feeding frenzy!

Striper fishing is shut down at Lake Texoma due to high water but guide Chris Carey (left) and Bill Carey are putting their clients of plenty of hybrid striper and white bass action on another lake. (photo by Luke Clayton)

"We still have some high water we are dealing with, but the bite is still good!" reports guide Austin Kennedy.

Fish 'N Stuff (501-834-5733) said they are hearing from a lot from angling customers doing well on the Buffalo in recent days.

Over the past 20 years, the Texas Freshwater Fish Stamp has been instrumental in advancing the management and conservation of freshwater fisheries resources in the state.

McKinney North's Gage Bradley (22) scores the game-winning run against Midlothian in Game 2 of a regional final playoff series on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Dallas Baptist University. The North Bulldogs won the game 2-1 in eight innings to sweep the series. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Cotter Trout Dock said, “School’s out for the summer and families are headed for the great outdoors in The Natural State. There’s nothing complicated about fishing with a boy or girl, especially here on the White River in Cotter."

McKinney North pitcher Cameron Busch (7) throws against Midlothian in a Regional Final playoff game on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Dallas Baptist University. The North Bulldogs won 6-5 in eight innings. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

The Choctaw Club debuts at Colonial Country Club, offering fans an elevated tournament experience packed with unbeatable views and entertainment.



The Choctaw Club debuts at Colonial Country Club, offering fans an elevated tournament experience packed with unbeatable views and entertainment


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The Choctaw Club debuts at Colonial Country Club, offering fans an elevated tournament experience packed with unbeatable views and entertainment

Anglers like Will Heaton are getting back on the Spring River and catching rainbows as things calm down some.

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.

Setting up a Vineyard Max deer feeder on the Gresham Ranch after a bit of scouting. (photo by Luke Clayton)

These 'tougher' cuts of steak have been grilled over hot coals until medium well done and now being finished in a cast iron skillet with butter and fresh garlic. photo by Luke Clayton

Raccoons are cute little critters when coming to the back door to clean up a cat or dog feeding bowl but in the wild, they are very efficient predators. (photo by Luke Clayton)

In an eight-inning thriller, the Jonesboro Lady Eagles slipped by the Dodd City Lady Hornets, 8-7, in the regional finals.

Three Arkansas anglers enjoy the thrill of bringing in these spoonbills, catching them below the Beaver Lake tailwater with guide Juan Granados (not pictured) of Hooked on Fishing guide service.

Telephone, Texas -- On May 22, 2025, our precious Sarah Jan Phillips, 72, born on November 6, 1952, was called home to be with Jesus. Funeral services will be announced at a later time.

Bonham, Texas -- Please join the family of Jerry Don Harlan, 59, on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for visitation at Wise Funeral Home. We will then go out to Dodd City Cemetery for a graveside starting at 2:15 p.m. Bro. Ron Greene will officiate this service.

Telephone, Texas -- Visitation for Robert Lee Cook III (Tiger), 61, of Telephone will be held at Telephone Baptist Church on May 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., where we will gather to celebrate Tiger's extraordinary life and the impact he had on all of us. He will be laid to rest at Forest Grove Cemetery in Telephone.

Carrollton, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Kellie Dawn Rogers, 58, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, at First Baptist Church at the Fields located at 1401 Carrollton Parkway, Carrollton, Texas 75010, officiated by her brother-in-law, Arthur Ray Farve Jr. Visitation for family and friends will take place on Friday, May 23, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., also at First Baptist Church at the Fields. Kellie will be laid to rest at Bettes Cemetery located on County Road 2025, Ivanhoe, Texas, near her beloved grandparents, Norman and Dorothy Herod.

Bonham, Texas -- Memorial service for Bobbie Jean Edwards Shields, 61, will be at Gober Baptist Church Saturday, May 24, 2025. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the service to follow.

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.

Fan Expo Dallas, one of the largest pop culture conventions in Texas, brings together fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming for a weekend of celebrity panels, artist showcases, and immersive experiences.

Mermaids are swimming into SEA LIFE Grapevine (dates below) and you can have the opportunity to have the first look at SEA LIFE Grapevine Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m.! Be The First to See the Mermaids diving in our 170,000 gallon ocean exhibit.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Greetings, quilting enthusiasts! Are you ready to dive into a weekend filled with quilts, crafts, and fun? Mark your calendars for the 2025 Bonham Quilt Hop Show & Craft Expo, taking place on July 25 and July 26. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or simply a casual admirer, this event promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.

Don't miss Cherry Bomb, the ultimate tribute to the Women of Rock, live at Powder Creek Pavilion on Saturday, May 31! This popular band, with a large following on Facebook and YouTube, will take you on a journey through decades of iconic female voices, from Alanis Morissette to Blondie and beyond. Get ready to sing along to all the smash hits and forgotten gems of the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

Welcome the start of warm summer days with Bonham State Park’s Summer Outdoor EXPO on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Poised on the water’s edge, enjoy a cool dip while experiencing what history and nature have to offer with the experts from across the southern United States. Workshops, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and guided hikes are just a few things you could expect to experience at Bonham State Park.

Jean Siméon Chardin, The Cut Melon, 1760, oil on canvas. The Kimbell Art Museum announced the acquisition of The Cut Melon by Jean Siméon Chardin. Dated 1760, The Cut Melon has long been recognized as one of the artist’s most remarkable paintings—rare in its oval shape and exemplifying Chardin’s mastery at its peak. The painting went on view beginning Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the Kimbell’s Louis I. Kahn Building.

Dr. Carine Feyten, Haleigh Jones, Dr. Rupa DeSilva, Anne Chow, Jennifer Bartkowski, Cristal Retana Lule. As part of its ongoing investment in lifecycle leadership development for women and girls, Texas Women’s Foundation hosted a powerful day of leadership, learning and inspiration on May 8 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. photo credit: Kim Leeson and Guy Rogers/TXWF

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.

The Bonham All School Reunion is scheduled for Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29, 2025. This is the first one since 2015 as the 2020 was not held due to COVID. Everyone who attended Bonham schools is invited to join in the weekend events that bring many graduates and former students to Bonham.

At this month's meeting Helen Eller (VP of DGS) will be presenting the results from a research request the Society received from an out-of-town genealogist looking for help with ancestors from the Denison/Sherman Area.

The Mulberry Cemetery Association will hold their Annual Memorial Day and Homecoming Service, Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mulberry Cemetery Pavilion.

Texas A&M Health researchers Ashok K. Shetty, PhD, and first author Shama Rao, PhD, recently published a study in Stem Cell & Research Therapy, finding that vesicles secreted by neural stem cells may hold the key to protecting neurons against the toxic proteins thought to advance Alzheimer’s disease. Shetty, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics and associate director of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University, served as senior author for the research, which was conducted by his laboratory.

Remembering and honoring our Fallen Soldiers Ceremony at the cemetery flag at 10:00 a.m.

In honor and memory of our friends and loved ones buried at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery, please plan to attend Homecoming Sunday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Back by popular demand, Quantum Katz (Americana mix of Jazz, Bluegrass, Irish, Rock and high energy favorites) and Spanish guitarist Russ Hewitt and his ensemble (an innovative fusion of Flamenco, Latin, Jazz, Cuban, and Brazilian sounds). And that's just the music! There will be a wide variety of artistic styles created by about artists near the stage and inside the Beer Hall. It's a free concert the entire family will enjoy.

Just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Fort Worth will host the final blowout of what may be the biggest grassroots music success story DFW has seen in years. On Friday, May 23 Kolton Moore & the Clever Few will headline the rescheduled Jambaloo finale at Tulips.

Red River Station is very excited to welcome back to our stage, Stoney LaRue, Saturday, May 31, 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 minutes on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by free paddle time to explore on your own.

Creative Arts Center's June theme is wide open to interpretation -- Being Myself & Artist Choice. Some ideas include creating a painting or drawing of yourself or someone else. Capture a photograph that celebrates a person being themselves. Alternatively, your artwork could be a favorite subject, style and/or mediums you most love to create. Artwork is due Thursday, June 5.

Grayson Pride is proud to announce that their Pride Prom is back again for another year. The event will be held at the Sherman Municipal Ballroom on Saturday, May 31 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. This year’s theme is an "Enchanted Evening: A Celebration of Pride and Magic."

Come to the party, all you music-lovers! Yes, Claudia Nygaard is making a long-awaited trip back to Harmony House Concerts on Sunday, June 1, 2025, 3:00-5:00 p.m. What fun she brings to any audience!! Claudia Nygaard is a mesmerizing storyteller and a cinematic lyricist who writes songs that are heartfelt, humorous, scrappy, and sensual.

We are so pleased to have “78 Live” performing with us at Music in the Garden Thursday, May 22. These are great friends of the Arts Center that play all over the Texoma region. They bring a ton of talent and fun to the stage, and they play a great mix of originals and cover tunes. They will put a huge smile on your face. We will see you there.

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 British Emporium is once again summoning fans of wizardry and wonder for a spellbinding evening of cosplay, contests, and Harry Potter-inspired fun ahead of Fan Expo Dallas 2025. In partnership with Fan Expo Dallas, the beloved British goods retailer will host a magical pre-convention celebration on Thursday, May 22, at its flagship store in Grapevine from 6:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. The Harry Potter-themed cosplay night will feature a costume contest where winners will earn a chance to compete for tickets to Fan Expo Dallas, the largest pop culture convention in Texas.

The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site is starting a Friends Group! Please consider joining us.

Join us on Saturday, May 24 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for Munzee at the Museum! Munzee is the next generation in global scavenger hunt games.

If you’re digging in the garden or removing sod, you may encounter a creamy white, worm-like creature with a dark head and tail. If it keeps curling into a C-shape and has 6 legs, that creature is most likely a grub or a grub worm.

We will be serving authentic Louisiana-Style Seafood cooked by Real Cajuns!

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!

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.

When Rodeo Celina returns to the famed Southfork Ranch, guests will be surrounded by not only the spirit of the American West but also a sense of community commitment. Collin County’s only PRCA-sanctioned rodeo will be held at the beautiful rodeo arena created specifically for this second-annual event from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Results of sale Monday, May 26, 2025 - 1,274 head

The screwworm fly, a metallic green-blue fly with large orange eyes, is about twice the size of a common house fly. (Denise Bonilla/USDA-APHIS)

Results of sale Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 579 head

Family-favorite event features Black cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes in bronc and bull riding, barrel racing, calf and steer roping, and more!

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.

Results of sale Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 725 head, 147 cows/bulls

The sorghum crop is at different stages of growth across Texas, with the Rio Grande Valley nearing harvest and the Panhandle finishing planting. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

North Texas -- Wheat, oats, corn, sorghum and Sudan grass crops looked good; most wheat had turned color or was close to turning. Grazing pastures were transitioning from ryegrass and other cool-season forages to summer forages.

Results of sale Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 2,925 head

Results of sale Monday, May 19, 2025 - 1,568 head

Ft. Inglish Village welcomes new staff members Don and Jo Cofer. They bring a love of history and many skills to help maintain the various buildings and attractions at Ft. Inglish. There is no charge to visit the Fort, but donations are appreciated.

Cory Morrow headlined the Fannin Agricultural Association's 3rd Annual Steaks on Main cook-off and free concert in historic downtown Bonham. Some of the region's best grilling teams competed for $5,000 of prize money in the cook-off but the biggest winners may be local FFA organizations and 4-H clubs that benefit from this event's proceeds and carry on the area's proud agricultural tradition.

Fannin County is home to several outstanding fruit farms, including peaches and strawberries. The Andy and Debra Walker’s multigenerational blueberry patch is one that fruit enthusiasts won't want to miss. Forty years ago, seven hundred blueberry plants were meticulously planted by Harold and Oleta Walker, a pair of farmers always fighting to be ahead of the next big trend.

As the world embraces cleaner energy and electric vehicles (EVs), the production of renewable energy and its storage is driving a shift towards more sustainable technology. However, behind this transition lies a growing concern. Lithium, a key component in batteries, presents significant environmental and safety hazards that are often overlooked.

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 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.

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.

Bonham has officially welcomed a bold new flavor to town. Satoshi Japanese Kitchen has opened its doors, bringing authentic hibachi cooking and sushi-grade rolls to a fast-paced, casual setting. From sizzling plates to melt-in-your-mouth sushi, this spot delivers big flavor without the wait.

Rock icon Rick Derringer died May 26, 2025. Famous for hits like “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and “Hang on Sloopy,” Derringer produced and promoted many other musicians. North Texas e-News columnist Don Mathis interviewed him ten years ago for a San Antonio concert.

Three days after graduating from high school I turned 18 years old. Three days after my birthday anniversary I was at Parris Island, South Carolina beginning boot camp.

Mark Lavon Helm was born near Marvell, Arkansas on May 26, 1940. He grew up in Turkey Scratch, working on the family’s farm and singing and playing music at home and at church. Helm said he decided to become a musician at the age of six, after seeing bluegrass legend Bill Monroe perform.

Desalination is a hot topic. As our state’s population grows and drought continues to impact water supplies, more communities are diversifying their water supply sources and exploring desalinating seawater and brackish water for drinking water.

Memorial Day is a somber day. It is a day to remember our fallen warriors . . . those who have given their all while serving in our Armed Forces.

The agreement to set up a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund reinforces security, sovereignty and strategic supply chains. The scope of the fund is significant: it covers 57 mineral types. Importantly, it only applies to new deposits, with existing operations remaining fully under Ukraine‘s control.

Everyone in Paris, Texas knows where to go when you’re craving catfish done right. But what if I told you the real magic isn’t just in the fryer? There’s a lot more to this hometown favorite than what’s on the surface—and it tastes like nostalgia.

In one of the most delicate moments in the history of Texas, Anson Jones stood at the center.

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."