Our speaker for the April 8 meeting of the Lamar County Genealogical Society will be Donna Moore. Her program will be "Myths and Truths in Research," along with a little bit about her historic Paris home.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, April 7, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Matt Howerton with American Promise will discuss "Financial Election Integrity" at the Fannin County Republican Women meeting Monday, April 7.

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.

The City of McKinney invites the community to celebrate sustainability at an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 5 at TUPPS Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St. This free family-friendly event offers a full day of entertainment, education, and eco-friendly fun to inspire residents to help keep McKinney clean and green.

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

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 08, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

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 is Child Abuse Awareness Month in Fannin County. "In 2024, Fannin County conducted 197 investigations into neglect or abuse, resulting in 33 confirmed cases and 12 removals," reported Stephanie Garcia, Director of Fannin County Children’s Center. photo by Lisa Loiselle

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.

Henry Wayne Milligan, 28, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl resulting in death and was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III, on April 2, 2025.

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

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 the meantime, mark your calendars for every Thursday in April, plus the first Thursday in May! In other words, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, plus May 1. This spring we will be charging a $5 cover charge to help offset the costs of the bands.

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

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.

Grayson County has 188 Texas Historical Markers and the next one to be unveiled March 29, 2025, will document one of the most difficult chapters in the county's history -- the Sherman riot of 1930 that resulted in the burning of the county courthouse, the death of a Black man named George Hughes who had pleaded guilty to raping a White woman and the subsequent devastation of most of the Black business section in Sherman by a raging, racist mob. As word of the riot spread, lynchings were reported in Honey Grove, Texas, Brazos County and Chickasha, Oklahoma.

If you wanted to pick the very best day of the year to visit historic downtown Bonham, that day is coming up Saturday, March 29, 2025, when 1,200 ribeyes hit the grills as Fannin Agricultural Association, Inc. welcomes the community to the courthouse square for a ticketed ribeye dinner followed by a free concert. The Jared Mitchell Band will get the music started at 7:00 p.m. and this year's headliner, Cory Morrow, will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.

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.

First United Bank is proud to announce that Tadd Tobkin, Chief Technology Officer, has been appointed to the Salesforce Financial Services Cloud Product Strategic Advisory Board — a small, exclusive group composed of financial industry leaders from across the country.

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.

Fannin County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to approve the formation of a 391 commission jointly and concurrently with the City of Savoy to improve the health, safety and general welfare of Fannin County citizens. That decision came during a regular meeting March 25, 2025. Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham noted that the county has residents with expertise to mitigate danger and called associated costs of forming such a commission "minimal."

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

First United Bank proudly announces the promotion of banking veteran Wes Shelton to President of Banking, recognizing his four decades of industry expertise and leadership. In this expanded role, Shelton will oversee bank system operations and lead First United’s Centers of Excellence, Credit Committee, and Special Assets team, ensuring continued financial excellence and strategic growth.

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

The streets of Historic Downtown McKinney will come alive during the Arts in Bloom celebration April 11-13 with fascinating sights and sounds featuring fine artists, musicians,...

On April 10, the center is pleased to welcome Mark Lafron and Ariana Ortiz to our garden stage. These two are more than just artists, their songwriting skills are an impressive combination of awesome melodies and meaningful lyrics that come from life's wisdom. Their original songs, along with some truly amazing guitar playing - you can expect a serious throwdown in the garden.

Sandy Barber and Jessie Bryant wearing jeans that Sandy mended. While we celebrate finding great deals on new clothes, what happens after the purchase often tells a less impressive story. The upcoming Texoma Earth Day Festival (April 26, 2025) offers practical solutions through four textile-focused attractions: a creative trashion show, booths featuring upcycled fashions, a free children's clothing swap, and a textile recycling drop-off point.

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.

"We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever." -- Carl Sagan

1906 – Mount Vesuvius erupts and devastates Naples. Mount Vesuvius is a somma–stratovolcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, about 5.6 miles east of Naples and a short distance from the shore. It is one of several volcanoes forming the Campanian volcanic arc. Vesuvius consists of a large cone partially encircled by the steep rim of a summit caldera, resulting from the collapse of an earlier, much higher structure. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Stabiae and other settlements. The eruption ejected a cloud of stones, ash and volcanic gases to a height of 21 miles, erupting molten rock and pulverized pumice at the rate of 6×105 cubic meters (7.8×105 cu yd) per second. More than 1,000 people are thought to have died in the eruption, though the exact toll is unknown. The only surviving witness account consists of two letters by Pliny the Younger to the historian Tacitus. Vesuvius has erupted many times since. It is the only volcano on Europe's mainland to have erupted in the last hundred years. It is regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because 3,000,000 people live near enough to be affected by an eruption, with at least 600,000 in the danger zone. This is the most densely populated volcanic region in the world. Since 1750, seven of the eruptions of Vesuvius have had durations of more than five years; only Mount Etna has had as many long-duration eruptions in the last 270 years. The two most recent eruptions of Vesuvius (1875–1906 and 1913–1944) each lasted more than 30 years.

Luke is planning his first spring turkey hunt of the season later this week but he's been in the woods close to home filming some turkeys well before the season opened. (photo by...

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.

Bois d'Arc Lake -- SLOW. water stained; 59 degrees; 2.54 feet below pool. The lake is low and the bass bite has been really good with fish moving into spawning areas and flats and shallow points.

Luke and a couple of good friends, Jeff Rice (standing) and Phil Zimmerman did a bit of ‘test’ creek fishing for spawning white bass last week. Finding the whites noncooperative, the turned the day into a banner catfishing extravaganza that resulted in fillets for several big fish fries. It’s good to have a “Plan B” when fishing! (photo by Jeff Rice)

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.

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

Westyn Peek, a 10-year-old angler (top left) who was with his family from North Carolina fishing the White River out of Cotter Trout Dock earlier this week, happily enjoyed catching another brown trout.

McKinney North Bulldogs golfers Dennis Willoughby, James Lorenson and Curran Sochell compete in the 5A District Golf Tournament at Tanglewood Resort in Pottsboro, Texas on April 2, 2025. (photos by John Tyler/BuzzPhotos.com)

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.

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)

This paddlefish was collected in recent years above the Highway 45 bridge on the White River above Beaver Lake.

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)

Dr. Mila Zhu, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Instruction and Leadership at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, has been named to the 2025 edition of Oklahoma Magazine’s "40 Under 40" list, featured in the publication’s April 2025 issue.

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

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new bridge on the Crooked Smile Trail overpassing Chuckwa Creek on Tuesday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m.

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

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.

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.

Dr. Lance Hamlin was named the Lone Finalist.

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.

Youth from Denton County 4-H participated in the 2025 Texas 4-H Day at the Capitol. The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program held 4-H Day at the Capitol on March 19, 2025, where 253 youth and their family members, alongside Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service employees spent the day at the state Capitol in Austin, Texas. Attendees gathered to learn from speakers, explored the Capitol, and met with their representatives and senators.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Sherman, Texas -- Linda Carol Martin of Sherman, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Denison, Texas. Linda was born in Lamesa, Texas, on October 17, 1942, the daughter of Morris S. and Neida (Francis) Martin. She lived around Lamesa for five years or so, and in those five years, she developed a love for the land and the people who stayed with her for her entire life. She and her family moved to Sherman, where she spent most of her formative years. She made dear friends in Sherman that were her friends to the end of her days.

Bonham, Texas -- There will be a family night for Casey Davis, 42, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Living Word Church of God in Bonham, followed by a Homegoing Celebration on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word.

Bonham, Texas -- A celebration of life service for Ginger Jowell-Hayes, 67, will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Living Word Church of God with visitation starting 1 hour prior. Pastor Eddy Prince will officiate.

Bonham, Texas -- James Ronald "Ron" Zamagni was born November 7, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of James Jordan Zamagni and Louise Trevisani Zamagni. He grew up and graduated from high school in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Bonham, Texas -- A memorial service to celebrate the life of Paul Holland Holt, 67, will be held 10:00 a.m. April 12, 2025, at First Congregation Church in Bonham, 1204 N. Hwy 121, Bonham, Texas.

Royse City, Texas -- Rayburn "Ray" Hale, 77, of Royse City, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2025. Rayburn was born in 1947, in Santa Paula, California, to Rayburn and Lela Hale. He was a 1965 graduate of Bonham High School where he excelled in 4-H and the band being selected as an All State Musician. He attended the University of North Texas and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

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.

The monthly meeting of the Grayson County Historical Society will take place Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Frontier Village Museum located at Loy Lake Park. Our guest speaker is Alicia Flores, a senior at Austin College, where she is majoring in History and minoring in Social Justice and Spanish. In the past we have had several students from both of our local colleges come and give presentations, which are always interesting, educational and appreciated.

Get ready to hit the road -- safely! Parents and caregivers are invited to a FREE Child Safety Seat Event on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morning Star Academy, 1510 FM 898, Bonham, TX 75418.

George Blakey Chapter Members with books purchased with the Stars and Stripes America 250! Celebration Grant of $500 from the NSDAR headquarters. This grant was provided to promote and spark celebrations for the upcoming 250th Birthday of our country.

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.

Volunteers needed to remove a massive tree that fell during the March wind storms. Parts of the tree crushed a very old woven wire fence encircling a family plot from the 1860s.

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.

Alt-country singer/songwriter Jason Isbell is a master of writing songs that maximize the emotional impact of his heartrending voice. From his time with the Drive-By Truckers to his solo material with his band the 400 unit, Isbell has proven himself a consummate storyteller, building a loyal fan base with his stripped-down, emotionally relatable songs. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform at Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

This spring, enjoy an exciting array of events at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden that celebrate nature, art, culture, and community. From March through May, guests can enjoy a diverse calendar of exhibits and activities for all ages.

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.

April showers bring May flowers and Bonham Public Library's Books 'n' Blooms Bazaar on April 5 has everything you need to jumpstart your garden! This is your chance to support one of the finest small-town libraries in Texas. Come check out beautiful potted plants, decorative garden items and a variety of seasonal crafts. In addition, the library will be hosting a bake sale and a book sale.

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.

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!

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.

As hotter weather arrives, residents of Upper Trinity Regional Water District’s service area (including 29 communities in portions of Denton and Collin Counties) are encouraged to follow the mandatory, two-day-per-week watering schedule. Upper Trinity is asking residents to save water through its "Give a Drip" campaign.

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.

It's time for Creative Arts Center's annual kids and youth art contest! The opening night reception will be come and go from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at the center. The awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. that evening. All are welcome to come see the artwork, meet the young artists, enjoy some light refreshments and network with others. Winners will earn cash prizes and ribbons. All young artists will have the option of putting their artwork up for sale. PLUS, we are thrilled to have a special exhibit in the East Gallery by Tatiana Murray and Wanda Oliver from the Windom School of Art!

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

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.

Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant will welcome Sturgill Simpson to the stage Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Simpson is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and country music artist who has released eight solo albums. He is a critically acclaimed musician with a style often compared to outlaw country.

Proudly hailing from Northeast Texas, Koe Wetzel has quietly asserted himself as the ultimate country rockstar, bulldozing the boundaries between Nashville songcraft, rowdy Texas spirit, and rain-swept Seattle hard rock. Wetzel has earned a reputation as one of the hottest live performers in the game and he welcomes everyone to the party. Wetzel brings the party to the Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant, Oklahoma on April 4.

The 2025 Earth Day Festival, Sherman's premier environmental awareness event, will return on April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an expanded lineup of workshops, entertainment, and recycling opportunities. Vendors and non-profit organizations can save $15 on registration fees by registering before March 1, with final registration remaining open through April 16 for businesses and organizations interested in participating in this community celebration.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

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.

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.

Fannin Agricultural Association is thrilled to announce that Cory Morrow will be performing at the 3rd Annual Steaks on Main on Saturday, March 29 in historic downtown Bonham. This annual highlight will feature a steak cookoff competition during the day, followed by a delicious ribeye dinner at 6:30 p.m. (ticket required), then a free concert. Remember, this event raises money for all of the local Fannin County 4H & FFA Chapters.

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.

Results of sale Saturday, April 5, 2025 -143 head

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.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced a powerhouse panel of global agricultural leaders from Costco, McDonalds and Nestlé will take center stage April 12 at the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo in downtown Fort Worth.

Results of sale Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 567 head, 155 cows/bulls

Texas strawberry growers are expecting a stellar season despite some early challenges. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

North Texas counties reported subsoil and topsoil moisture levels as mostly adequate. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair and good.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton will host a Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day on April 11 in Overton. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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.

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

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.

I first learned how to embroider in elementary school -- using yarn and burlap. As a teen and adult, I spent countless hours cross-stitching, creating intricate pieces of fiber art. Some of my favorite projects included teddy bear-themed designs for my oldest daughter and several train-inspired pieces for my dad, who had a deep love for locomotives. Recently, I rekindled my passion for embroidery and stumbled upon a fascinating trend called visible mending -- an art rooted in the traditional Japanese practice of sashiko.

Little Donald Mathis dreamed of playing Big League baseball on his family's black & white TV.

In a recent op-ed, I explained how slaves from Senegal introduced their Wolof word “Wow” into English. I recently discovered that WOW was also an acronym for over 100 organizations.

Price Daniel, Sr., had a distinguished career serving Texas and the nation. By 1952, he had already served as an army officer, Texas House Speaker, and attorney general. At the age of 42 in 1952, his political career was only beginning with his election to the U. S. Senate.

The Department Of The Navy has to formulate and expand plans to address drone warfare, including modifying existing aircraft carriers for offensive and defensive drone warfare operations.

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."