Homeschool groups and families are invited to spend a day meeting with community partners offering activities, educational opportunities, or groups that homeschool students may want to join.

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson.

Austin College students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations will participate in a variety of environmentally concerned projects during the 15th annual GreenServe the morning of Saturday, April 5, 2025.

The application deadline has been extended to April 14, 2025, no later than 11:59 PM.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University sophomore Emma Hamblin will participate in the Ph.D. Pathway for Advancement in the Humanities and Social Sciences (PATHS) program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., this summer as part of Southeastern’s fellowship with the Leadership Alliance.

The application deadline has been extended to April 14, 2025, no later than 11:59 PM.

Be Pro Be Proud is an organization dedicated to raising awareness around technical skill trade jobs in construction, welding, manufacturing, transportation and utilities.

Dr. Lance Hamlin was named the Lone Finalist.

Located in southern Dallas, UNT Dallas will host its annual spring open house – Trailblazer 360 Preview Day – on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the university’s Student Center (7300 University Hills Blvd). The event includes campus tours, lunch, giveaways and a prize drawing. Parking is free.

The Creative Arts Center in Bonham has issued a call for art for the center’s annual Budding Artists Contest. This contest is open to Fannin County residents under the age of 18 as of April 1, 2025.

Dallas College is positioning itself to become a leading institution in aerospace education, as it announces the launch of its new Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, set to begin April 1.

The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site is offering a free U.S. history review for the STAAR Exam to local high school students.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University junior Hailie Pittman has been selected to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Yale University in the summer of 2025.

The Dodd City team is flanked by officials with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and a member of the Texas FFA officer team.

Jay Long - BHS Senior of the Month

Bonham ISD school board honored Katie Luong and Jay Long, shown here with BHS Principal Eric Hicks, as BHS Seniors of the Month. Julie Henderson and Shambreca Preston earned the staff honors for March.

A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held March 26, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

Austin College will host the Tri-Collegiate Exhibit in the Betsy Dennis Forster Art Studio Complex, Dennis Gallery, from March 17 through March 28. This art exhibit is held in collaboration with Collin College and Grayson College, showcasing visual art from the following students across the three institutions.

Fannin County Commissioners Court joins with employees and supporters of Fannin County Children's Center after a Proclamation was approved by the court to declare that April 2025...

DCMGA Spring Plant Sale will be Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sell-out at North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton. The DCMGA 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.

The newly renovated E.A. Randles Park, 3380 Ash Lane, has officially reopened to the public. This project transformed the park into a vibrant community destination with a new basketball court, parking lot, splash pad, play equipment, pavilion, and connected trail system. The improvements were primarily funded by MCDC, with additional contributions from parkland dedication funds and city bond funding.

For all you adults out there – do you remember when you used to have fun hunting eggs at Easter when you were kids? Well, now is your chance to experience again the excitement of an Easter egg hunt, only this time at dusk and with the opportunity to receive some great prizes. Easter After Dark will start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. There are all sorts of prizes in store for everyone who participates!

Experience the fun of art, wine, and live music at the annual festival April 11-13. "The Arts and Bloom festival is a vibrant celebration of the intersection between art and nature. This annual event brings artists, musicians, and wine enthusiasts from around the region to showcase their talents in beautiful Downtown McKinney. The festival offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the beauty of the season while supporting local artists and Downtown McKinney businesses," said Cultural District Director Andrew Jones.

1513 – Having spotted land on March 27, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León comes ashore on what is now the U.S. state of Florida, landing somewhere between the modern city of St. Augustine and the mouth of the St. Johns River. Juan Ponce de León (c. 1474 – July 1521) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador known for leading the first official European expedition to Puerto Rico in 1508 and Florida in 1513. He was born in Santervás de Campos, Valladolid, Spain, in 1474. Though little is known about his family, he was of noble birth and served in the Spanish military from a young age. He first came to the Americas as a "gentleman volunteer" with Christopher Columbus's second expedition in 1493. In 1513, Ponce de León led the first known European expedition to La Florida, which he named during his first voyage to the area. He landed somewhere along Florida's east coast, then charted the Atlantic coast down to the Florida Keys and north along the Gulf coast; historian John R. Swanton believed that he sailed perhaps as far as Apalachee Bay on Florida's western coast. Though in popular culture he was supposedly searching for the Fountain of Youth, there is no contemporary evidence to support the story, which most modern historians consider a myth. In March 1521, Ponce de León finally returned to Southwest Florida with the first large-scale attempt to establish a Spanish colony in what is now the continental United States. However, the native Calusa people fiercely resisted the incursion, and Ponce de Léon was seriously wounded in a skirmish. The colonization attempt was abandoned, and he died from his wounds soon after returning to Cuba in early July. He was interred in Puerto Rico; his tomb is located inside the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista in San Juan.

Creative Arts Center is excited to announce that Music in the Garden will be back for a five-week series this spring! Bands are being booked now and will be announced soon. In...

DAV & RecruitMilitary will break down barriers for veteran employment at the Dallas Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, April 3 at AT&T Stadium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central. Registration is free and available online to all transitioning military, veterans, military spouses and dependents.

Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

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. Representatives of the Caddo Nation and the French Consulate will attend to celebrate the important role this unique tree has played in our history.

The City of McKinney is proud to invite residents, business owners, and community members to celebrate the grand opening of the new City Hall on Saturday, April 19, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at 401 E. Virginia St. The Grand Opening Celebration offers an opportunity for residents to engage with city leaders, explore the new facility, and enjoy entertainment and food.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Public Hearing at 8:30 a.m., Public Meeting at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse

The Community Easter Egg Hunt is set for 2:00 p.m. April 6, at HG Dulaney Park in Ector. This is a free event. There will be pictures with the Easter bunny, a candy-filled Easter egg hunt and a bake sale.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Dr. Adam Seipp of Texas A&M College Station to address the World War II History Roundtable, Audie Murphy Chapter, in Greenville.

Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 31, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.

The Community Well Texas is excited to announce the first meeting of our LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) and is actively recruiting volunteers to join this vital initiative.

Bring your work gloves and garden tools and come help us get the garden ready for our upcoming events! We will also have inside cleaning projects, if you would prefer to work indoors.

All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

Visit McKinney is now accepting applications for its tourism grant program, designed to support events and initiatives that promote McKinney as a visitor destination. "As the city’s tourism entity, we aim to boost the local economy by attracting visitor-related travel,” said Aaron Werner, Visit McKinney Executive Director. “These grants help organizations market projects that encourage overnight stays in McKinney hotels."

In the May 3 school board election, two incumbents are running unopposed, but two candidates are vying for Place 5.

Two candidates have tossed their hat into the ring in hopes of representing Ward 3 on the Bonham City Council. Election day is May 3.

McKinney City Manager Paul Grimes has announced the hiring of Jennifer Arnold as Assistant City Manager after a nationwide search. Arnold begins serving in her new role today, March 24.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 24, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced upcoming US 75 northbound and southbound mainlane closures, beginning near FM 691 on the south and Crawford St. on the north. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on March 26, until 5:00 a.m. on March 27, to facilitate the placing of the bridge deck.

It is important to note that an indictment is a formal charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt and that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) is pleased to announce that they have awarded project grants to support quality-of-life projects that will benefit the community.

A small group of Old West amateur historians are inviting area residents to join them in a gravesite ceremony in honor of Olive Oatman-Fairchild at 5:30 p.m., Friday, March 21 at West Hill Cemetery, 1304 W. Lamar Street in Sherman, Texas. Mrs. Oatman-Fairchild passed away March 21,1903.

Come on out to the shady, peaceful countryside found at historic Shilo Cemetery. Work to be done includes clearing returning brambles and briars, and removal of fallen branches.

On March 19, 2025, Fannin County First Assistant District Attorney, Nathan Young, secured the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison in the Intoxication Manslaughter case of Kyle Scott Wilson, 38, of Trenton. Wilson also received the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison in two cases of Intoxication Assault with Vehicle.

During a regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court on March 18, 2025, Pct. 3 Commissioner Kurt Fogelberg made a motion to appoint Fannin County Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Hudson to a two-year term as Fannin County Fire Marshal. Pct. 1 Commissioner Troy Waggoner seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Initially, Hudson will enforce the state fire code; he estimated that it will take 30 days to adopt a more stringent county fire code. Established businesses will be compelled to come into compliance.

At a joint meeting, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) approved the issuance of sales tax revenue bonds to fund the construction of eastside infrastructure at McKinney National Airport.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials today announced an update to the speed limit on SH 121 in Fannin County between Bonham and Trenton, to 70 mph. The speed limit update will go into effect once the signs are in place on March 20. The limits of change are from the south city limits of Bonham to the north city limits of Trenton.

Mowing is the single most important aspect of cemetery maintenance and also the most expensive. Costs have increased steadily every year. Donations are our biggest source of revenue. Willow Wild has undergone a remarkable transformation since last fall. Fence lines have been cleared, and trees have been trimmed. Dead trees have been removed. The grounds are cleared and cleaned. In a month or so, it will be beautiful. We need your help to keep it looking the way our community deserves.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

With no rain in sight and high winds forecast this week, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham has issued a Disaster Declaration related to the risk of wildfires. Outdoor burning is prohibited throughout Fannin County until midnight Saturday, March 22, 2025. Any violation of this Disaster Declaration is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or as authorized by Government Code §418.173 and if adopted in the county's emergency plan by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, whichever is greater.

The Craft Road bridge in Grayson County at Craft Road crossing Choctaw Creek Tributary is a Camelback pony metal truss bridge built in 1920. The bridge originally carried a railroad, but it was relocated to its current spot in 1950 and widened. The bridge is significant for its engineering history as a local example of a truss bridge. The bridge is in poor condition but with needed repairs and overall painting, the truss could be repurposed as a pedestrian bridge.

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. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating
equipment to be used in the General Elections held on May 3, 2025 will be tested on 3/19/2025 at 10 AM at 800 E. 2nd Street, Bonham to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.

The Texas State Troopers Association (TSTA) is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2025 TSTA Scholarship Program has opened and will run through May 30, 2025.

With wind gusts possibly as high as 65mph, Dallas media outlets are predicting that some areas may experience the most dangerous threat of fire, particularly fast-moving grass fires, in 16 years. The extreme fire danger caused the National Weather Service to issue a fire weather watch and Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham has issued a Disaster Declaration Related to the Risk of Wildfires.

The City of Honey Grove will use the assistance for the planning, design, and construction of a water system improvement project.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the US 75 frontage road intersection at Crawford Street as well as the US 75 frontage road intersection at North Loy Lake Road in Denison, Texas, will be converted to all-way stops beginning March 13.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 17-year-old, Aneth Cochran-Flores. Aneth went missing from Richardson, Texas, on Feb. 14, 2025. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 175 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown hair. Authorities believe she is in the Collin County, Texas, area. photo of Aneth courtesy of NCMEC

Dodd City junior Cash Crossland takes a swing.

A Dodd City batter connects in a 20-0 win over Savoy.

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

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.

All funds raised at this event will go directly to supporting families whose children are diagnosed with DIPG, a rare, extremely aggressive and terminal brain cancer.

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.

Spring break has ushered in some very nice days for the visiting families; our fishing community has welcomed many to the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks for terrific trout fishing on the White.

Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake remained in the 1,120-feet-msl range. The lake is in really good shape right now, and if we do not have any huge rains, this looks to shape up for a good spawn.

Bruce Zeller (left) from Texas displays his 22-inch, 4-pounds-plus rainbow trout caught on the White River near Calico Rock out of Jenkins Fishing Service. He's shown with his grandkids and guide Jacob Wallace.

McKinney North's Aliyah Diaz (10) works to control the ball against Highland Park in a 5A Area playoff game on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Wildcat Ram Stadium in Dallas. (photo by John Tyler/BuzzPhotos.com)

McKinney Boyd's George Eddy reaches for the ball against Haltom City in a 6A Area playoff game on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Flower Mound High School. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

McKinney North golfers compete in the 5A girls District Golf Tournament at Tanglewood Country Club in Pottsboro on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (photo by John Tyler/BuzzPhotos.com)

McKinney Boyd's Zaiden Carter (7) reaches for the ball against Haltom City in a 6A playoff game on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Flower Mound High School. The game will be resumed Wednesday. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Tom Bean scored six runs in the first inning and added eight runs in the second stanza to put the game out of reach.

This is an annual event that honors the memory of Susan Hicks who gained her angel wings October 2010. Please join us on April 26 at the Bonham Civic Center.

The Bonham High School girls and boys powerlifting teams were competing at the State Powerlifting Meets for the past two weekends.

New Life Cottage is hosting their 9th Annual 5K for Life on Saturday, March 29 at the Bonham Trades Day Pavilion (1100 W 5th St.) Runners, walkers, and spectators are invited to come out and show their support for life. There will be a bounce house available for the kids.

Luke gives some hog hunting tips he has learned through the years. (photo by Luke Clayton)

David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports came about as close to perfection as possible this weekend in the "Lone Star State."

McKinney High catcher Kady Huggins (23) catches a foul ball against Plano Senior High on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at McKinney High School. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Bonham, Texas -- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Mathew Howard, 67, on March 28, 2025, at Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham.

Ivanhoe, Texas -- The funeral for Danny Lee Rodgers, 79, of Ivanhoe will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Ivanhoe Baptist Church with Pastor Josh Lott officiating. Burial will follow and the family has requested it to be private.

Bonham, Texas -- Funeral services for Doris Lynn Kirk, 68, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Boyd Baptist Church. Rev. Lynn Holly, Bro. Ronnie Ball, and Pastor Mike Allred will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Mulberry Cemetery. A family visitation will be held on Monday night, March 31, 2025 at Cooper- Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Bonham, Texas -- Family visitation will be held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham on Friday night, March 28, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Mulberry Cemetery Pavilion on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonham, Texas -- Mary Katherine "Kay" Howard entered her heavenly home on March 24, 2025, in Bonham, TX at the age of 77. She was born on July 18, 1947, to Jack and Margaret (Ivey) Nichols in Leonard, TX.

Sherman, Texas -- Graveside services for Edith Elaine Kennedy, 93 of Sherman will be held at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home. Family friends are invited to attend.

Bonham, Texas -- A graveside memorial service for Delmar "Del" K Peterson, 75, will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Willow Wild Cemetery. United States Army Military Honors will be rendered.

Sherman, Texas -- A Rosary for Dorothy Leone Wintz, 92, of Sherman will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at Waldo Funeral Home Chapel. Immediately following the rosary, the family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, with Father Merlito Abiog officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- A Rosary for David "Dave" Lee Watson, 73, of Bonham will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 3, followed by a Liturgy of the Word service at 11:00 a.m. at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, TX. A luncheon will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth Grahmann Center.

Bonham, Texas -- A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel located in Bonham, TX for Terrie Lynn Echols who passed away on February 20, 2025, at her residence following a long courageous battle with Alzheimers. John Tynan will officiate.

Bonham, Texas -- Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Lori Lee Lacheney, 73, at a memorial service visitation that will be held on March 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m. with service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, 2022 N Center St. Bonham, Tx 75418. The service will be a time to share stories, reflect on memories, and honor the wonderful person she was.

Bonham, Texas -- A graveside service for Harold Stanford, 98, will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Owens Chapel Cemetery, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Jeff Johnson will preside.

Bonham, Texas -- Family visitation for Larry Carlisle Bursell, 86, will be held at Cooper-Sorrels Funeral Home in Bonham on Friday evening, March 14, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Cooper-Sorrels on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with internment following immediately after at Arledge Ridge Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- Please join the family of Stephen Mark Castleberry, 68, on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for a celebration of life at Wise Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will start two hours prior at 12:00 p.m.; the family knows that there will be many stories and memories shared so they have allotted extra time for this gathering.

Bonham, Texas -- Funeral services for Kenneth Dwayne Drake, 58, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025 at Boyd Baptist Church under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. Brother Walter Semite will be officiating. Burial will follow at Little Jordan Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Boyd Baptist Church on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 1:00 PM until service time.

The 44th Annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival® is interactive fun for everyone, 16th Century style! This North Texas tradition invites you to step back in time for the time of your life to enjoy the jousting (all-new for 2025), birds of prey exhibitions, Mermaid Lagoon, and 20+ stages of non-stop Renaissance entertainment.

Austin College is excited to be the new home of Wind Down Wednesdays. Developed and curated by Ginger Nye, these hour-long presentations feature a wide variety of topics sure to spark conversation for curious people. Members of the Texoma community, as well as faculty, students, staff, are invited to take advantage of this fun, interesting, and free opportunity for lifelong learning and fellowship.

Calling all classic rock fans in Texoma / North Texas! Don't miss 78 Live, the ultimate party band that blends classic rock, dance, and party music into an unforgettable good time.

The Creative Arts Center is pleased to offer another spring series of Music in the Garden, starting April 3. The Buzz Andrews Band will kick the series off, on April 3. Buzz has been playing all over North Texas for over 20 years. From Johnny Cash to Merle to Sting to Grand Funk Railroad to Clapton – no one does it better! He and his band will entertain your socks off and send you home with a huge grin. New this year, there will be a $5 cover charge to help offset the costs of the bands.

Everyone's favorite adventure story, Robin Hood, is to be brought to life on stage April 10, 11, 12 at 7:00 p.m. and April 12 at 2:00 p.m. by Theater For Hope. Performances will be held at Hope on Houston located at 901 E. Houston in Sherman, TX sponsored by Markl and Sons Heating and Cooling.

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.

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.

Join us at noon on Tuesday, April 1 at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for a program by Mark Tarpley. He will be talking about the Air Force in Vietnam from 1955-1975 and beyond.

Ector Masonic Lodge #687 invites everyone to a fish fry with all the trimmings and desserts Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Ector ISD cafeteria.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) is thrilled to announce a captivating new pop art exhibit by the globally acclaimed Italian art collective, Cracking Art, beginning April 1, 2025. This vibrant exhibit features 80 larger-than-life animal sculptures meticulously crafted from regenerated plastic.

The Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, in collaboration with the City of Arlington and Four Seasons Markets, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market. Beginning March 29, this vibrant new market will take place every Saturday through November from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., bringing fresh produce, local vendors and unique artisan goods to the heart of Arlington.

The Fannin Agricultural Association, Inc. is announcing their third annual Steaks on Main Ribeye Cook-off and dinner will be on March 29, 2025, at the Fannin County Courthouse on 101 E Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX 75418.

Unique by Nature is hosted by the McKinney Performing Arts Center, City of McKinney. Sponsors include citizen leaders dedicated to the growth of the arts in McKinney. The competition has two categories: Large Works Purchase Prize Competition, and Non-Purchase Prize Competition and Juried Exhibition.

Windom Art School founders, Tatiana Murray and Wanda Oliver, will have a show in the East Gallery at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham during the month of April. The show will open with a reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on April 4. Our show will coincide with the annual Budding Artists Kids and Youth Art Contest. Tatiana’s students will be well represented in the show, so it is a wonderful opportunity to see the work of teacher and students side by side. The awards ceremony for the contest is at 5:30 p.m. on April 4.

The Denison Genealogical Society is pleased to announce their upcoming meeting on March 26, 2025, at the Frontier Village, located at 111 R. C. Vaughan Rd, Denison, TX 75020. The meeting will feature a special speaker, John Baecht, the host of Facebook and TikTok pages ‘Bois d'Arc Kingdom’ to promote his hobby which is to celebrate the historical usage of the tree by continuing the tradition of making tools, bows, cooking utensils and much more.

Looking to make a difference? Join us on Saturday, March 29, in Sherman for a community bed-building event. The Whitesboro chapter aims to construct 50 beds to meet local requests.

Imagine a simple clay bowl on the table, its surface rough and unpolished. It is empty, its hollow center, a quiet reminder of the pain and silence many carry within. But this bowl, though unfilled, holds potential. Just like the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, it too has endured the weight of life’s hardships- unseen, unnoticed, perhaps even dismissed. Yet, with time, care, and attention, it can become something more.

Comedian, actor and podcast host Theo Von is bringing his "Return of the Rat" tour to Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant in March 2025. The comedian will perform inside the three-time Academy of Country Music award winning Grand Theater on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now

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.

Recognizing the critical role of early detection in breast cancer treatment, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is partnering with Parkland Health to host the Mammograms Save Lives event on Saturday, March 22, from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public, the event will offer no-cost mammograms for women ages 40 and up, blood pressure screenings and glucose monitoring plus pampering services such as chair massages, mini facials and makeup tutorials – all designed to emphasize the importance of women’s health and self-care. And for those looking to start their morning off right, a one-hour boot camp led by Team Bailey Fitness will kick off in the gym at 7:00 a.m.

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Fannin County Master Gardeners will hold the 20th Annual Garden, Lawn & Home Expo at the Fannin County Multipurpose Complex at 700 FM 87, Bonham from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free event. Door prizes will be given and a silent auction will be held.

Santa Fe Trail: Chasing the Big West to feature poems and lyrics by Karla K. Morton and Alan Birkelbach; music by Michael Martin Murphey and art by Bob Boze Bell - new book/CD to be released March 18.

*The Honey Grove Library & Learning Center is pleased to host a presentation March 22 by local collector and historian, Lewis Smith. Lewis will be speaking about his experiences of collecting artifacts, particularly along the Sulphur River. His presentation is another highlight to our current exhibit "A Time Before Texas". The presentation and exhibit are free to attend.

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas celebrates a dazzling milestone with its 15th Anniversary Performance & Gala on March 29 from 5:30 p.m to 11:30 p.m. at the iconic Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 Botham. Jean Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75215. photo by Sharen Bradford

Travel back in time and relive the golden age of Rock & Roll with The Blandells! This electrifying band brings you the best hits from the '50s, '60s, and '70s, guaranteed to get you movin' and groovin' all night long.

With some of the biggest hits in country music, including "Neon Moon," "My Maria" and "Red Dirt Road," Brooks & Dunn have dominated the genre for over three decades. Don't miss your chance to catch this one-of-a-kind country music act as they bring their Neon Moon Tour to WinStar World Casino & Resort.

"My passion is to serve children and families and help be a voice to those that need help," Stephanie says, and she looks forward to bringing her knowledge, experience, and unwavering commitment to the Fannin County Children's Center and the community it serves. The Fannin County Children's Center will host a Meet and Greet for the community March 20, 2025, from 4:00-6:30 p.m.

Lots of classes and events are being planned for this spring at the Creative Arts Center. Open Mic Night will be held on Friday, March 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Folks who want to sing, play music, read poetry, tell jokes or otherwise entertain are welcome. Music in the Garden will be back for a five-week series this spring. The center has many art classes scheduled for the coming weeks.

Galleria Dallas has become a go-to place for DFW families, offering free performances and a fun indoor play place year-round. In addition to its Showtime Saturdays performances held each week at 11:30 a.m., the shopping center has fun activities planned throughout March 8-22, the two-week period during which most North Texas kids will be out of school for Spring Break.

We are in need of volunteers for this Friday's Texas Mission Of Mercy free dental clinic pre-screening in Bonham, Texas! No skills are needed, all training will be provided. Come help ensure that our neighbors are seen!

results of sale Monday, March 31, 2025 - 1,240 head

"Feral hogs can inflict serious economic and environmental damage to our agricultural communities by destroying crops, trampling farmland, and threatening other livestock," said Sen. John Cornyn.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas is accepting applications submitted for the National Water Quality Initiative before the May 30, 2025, batching period deadline.

Results of sale Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 719 head

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 on Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 815 head, 153 cows/bulls, 109 sellers, 44 buyers

"Whether it's renaming the New York Strip to the more fitting 'Texas Strip' or declaring the Tomahawk Ribeye as our premier cut, one thing is sure—we need to decide." --Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller

Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses.

This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.

Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

This innovative tool aims to support landowners, developers, and other stakeholders by providing critical information regarding the proximity of properties to flood control easements.

The Texas A&M AgriLife portion of the muscadine grape improvement project will include hosting two research vineyard sites — one near Richards and another in Overton. (Justin Scheiner/Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service)

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.

Price Daniel was one of the few men in Texas History to serve in all three branches of state government – as governor, state legislator, and state Supreme Court justice.

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) joins a coalition of more than 80 organizations in the Texas Food Policy Roundtable in urging state lawmakers to pass HB 2202 / SB 1031. These companion bills would streamline six-month SNAP eligibility checks and decrease error rates by using technology and verified data sources to save the state time and money.

In mid-March 2025, President Trump pontificated what is the title of this op-ed. Not only is he confused between what is a religion and what is an ethno-nationalism; but he is also suggesting that to question Israel is to nullify your religion if you are Jewish.

Whether you are outraged by skyrocketing healthcare costs, job costs, job cuts, attacks on our privacy, or the gutting of essential services - this moment is for you.

In 1987, the Texas Legislature enacted Chapter 391 of the Texas Local Government Code. The expressed intention of this law was to encourage and permit local governments to join together and cooperate to improve the health, safety and general welfare of their residents and to plan for future development of their communities, areas and regions. The law provides for the creation by local governments of what has come to be known as 391 Commissions.

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.

"Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."

Is it time for Fannin County to appoint a county fire marshal? What factors should be taken into consideration in answering this question?

Gov. Jimmy Allred became governor of Texas in a desperate time for Texas. The Great Depression created many hardships for families and crippled state finances.

Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers tells the story of three fictional heroes (joined later by a fourth) whose task was to protect Kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV.

Hospitals watch as children fill the wards. The diagnosis, numbering in the hundreds, would be the same: the dreaded measles.

Like most Texas Counties, Fannin County is dependent on truck transportation. If we have something in this County, with the exception of land, water and sky, it most likely made part of its journey here by truck. Unlike some of our neighbors, we do not have optional rail or water transportation. Our air service is limited. Our economy is for the most part supported by trucks.