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.

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

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

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

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

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

Dodd City, Texas -- Graveside service for Louise Wilson, 90, will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at Dodd City Cemetery with Pastor Brian Lackey officiating.

Paris, Texas -- Funeral services for Peggy Roland Jack, 87, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with John Cannon officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Petty, Texas.

Temple, Texas -- A visitation for Susan Chong Edwards, 84, of Temple will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, Temple, TX. A funeral service will occur 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at St. Pauls Chong Hasang Catholic Church, Harker Heights, TX. A graveside service will follow later at 3:00 p.m. at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX.

Bonham, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Dustin Elk, 43, will be held at Northside Church of Christ in Bonham, TX on May 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. A memory book is being compiled to comfort the family. The family asks those who have memories of Dustin to please write them down and bring them to his celebration or email them to Beckyelk@Outlook.com.

Celeste, Texas -- Jerry Swindell fought the good fight and left this world for a better place on April 7, 2025, at Greenville Gardens, Greenville, Texas with a smile on his face; he was proud to have been born in Hogeye on September 18, 1940 to William Henry Swindell and Artie Faye Wheat.

Bonham, Texas -- Deborah Sue Cade passed away unexpectedly at Sherman Medical Center on April 7, 2025. Debbie was born on April 2, 1960 in Alhambra, CA to Charles Cade and Carmel Beth Ford.

Honey Grove, Texas -- A graveside service for Billye Murrell will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, 3:00 p.m. at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Bro. Terry Paul Cunningham will be officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove, from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Bonham, Texas -- Robert Eldon Rencher died peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Bonham, Texas. He was buried in Duplex Cemetery in a private ceremony officiated by Pastor Kevin Lane.

Honey Grove, Texas -- David Glenn Little was born on December 22, 1939, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Clint Little and Irene Thompson Little who preceded him in death along with his sister, Peggy and his first wife, Myra. David entered into eternal life on April 3, 2025, holding the hand of his devoted and loving wife Norma.

The Creative Arts Center in Bonham is excited to announce that the Red River Arts Fest will be held on Saturday, May 3. Organizers are planning a full day of art, wine, music and...

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.

Motorcyclist Brendan Johnson donated his black leather jacket to TxDOT for use in motorcycle safety messages. Tragically, he never saw the campaign because he was killed in a motorcycle crash. In the more than 9,000 motorcycle crashes in Texas last year, 585 motorcyclists were killed. These crashes can be prevented if drivers learn to share the road and watch out for motorcycles.

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

The 2025 Grayson County Master Gardeners Plant Sale promises to be fun for the entire family. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the Let's Grow Expo, which will be inside the Mayors Arena in Loy Lake Park, located at 770 RC Vaughan Road, Denison, Texas, (behind Frontier Village), from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

2011 – Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the September 11 attacks and the FBI's most wanted man, is killed by the United States Navy SEALs in Abbottabad, Pakistan. On May 2, 2011, the United States conducted Operation Neptune Spear, in which SEAL Team Six shot and killed Osama bin Laden at his "Waziristan Haveli" in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Bin Laden, who founded al-Qaeda and masterminded the September 11 attacks, had been the subject of a United States military manhunt since the beginning of the War in Afghanistan, but escaped to Pakistan—allegedly with Pakistani support—during or after the Battle of Tora Bora in December 2001. The mission was part of an effort led by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), with the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) coordinating the Special Mission Units involved in the raid. In addition to SEAL Team Six, participating units under JSOC included the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and the CIA's Special Activities Division, which recruits heavily from among former JSOC Special Mission Units. Approved by American president Barack Obama and involving two dozen Navy SEALs in two Black Hawks, Operation Neptune Spear was launched from about 120 miles away, near the Afghan city of Jalalabad. The raid took 40 minutes, and bin Laden was killed shortly before 1:00 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time (20:00 UTC, May 1). Three other men, including one of bin Laden's sons, and a woman in the compound were also killed. After the raid, the operatives returned to Afghanistan with bin Laden's corpse for identification and then flew over 850 miles to the Arabian Sea, where he was buried in accordance with Islamic tradition.

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

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

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

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

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.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming new traffic signal in Van Alstyne at the FM 121 and Collin McKinney PKWY intersection. (photo by Allen Rich)

"Water safety is essential to protecting Texas children," said Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini. "Tragically, Texas has had an average of 83 child drownings per year since 2010." Texas ranks 3rd highest in the nation for the number of fatal drownings.

Cities and/or schools listed below will be having an election on May 3, 2025. Early Voting will begin Tuesday, April 22 and ends the following Tuesday, April 29. No Early Polling Locations will be open on Saturday or Sunday. Election Day, Saturday, May 3, 2025, all polls will be open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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

McKinney residents can vote on four City Council seats during early voting, which begins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22. The general election is on Saturday, May 3. Positions open for consideration include the Mayor, District 1 and District 3 representatives, and one At-Large seat, each serving a four-year term.

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

The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a special session beginning on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, Texas 75020.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting April 28, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.

The United States Marshals Service - North Texas Fugitive Task Force (NTFTF) is seeking the public's assistance in locating Dreonte Dillard, who is known to reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Early voting for the May 3, 2025 general election will be April 22 until April 29, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The annual Texoma Earth Day Festival will transform downtown Sherman’s Elm Street into a recycling hub this Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 400 N. Elm St., residents can conveniently dispose of accumulated recyclables. The festival will also feature workshops, entertainment, and sustainable living exhibits. Participants are asked to enter Elm Street from the south end at Pecan Street for a smoother traffic flow.

Properly dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs THIS Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to the Bonham Police Station located at 301 E. 5th St. - Bonham, TX 75418.

4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Derrell Hall Education Center

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

Three Fannin County teachers, Amber Page (Fannindel), Gower Lester (Savoy), and Jessica Womack (Honey Grove), winners of $1,000 grants awarded by the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation, will be recognized at the Fannin County Retired Teachers and School Personnel meeting May 6.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, April 21, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

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.

Join the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site for an Earth Day clean-up of the streets and the area leading to the site from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Individuals and groups are invited to help make the community a cleaner, and greener, place! We start with Owings Street under the railroad bridges. Our event partner, the City of Denison, will close the street during the clean-up event.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 65. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on April 23, until 5:00 a.m. on April 24, to facilitate the removal of an existing overhead sign bridge.

Thursday, April 24 "the last days of World War II" will be the subject of a presentation to members of the History Roundtable and the interested public by Dr. Adam R. Seipp, professor of history at Texas A&M University College Station. The lecture will be hosted by the World War II History Roundtable Audie Murphy Chapter and sponsored by Greenville Electric Utility Service (GEUS) at 7:00 p.m. in the American Cotton/Murphy Museum, Greenville.

Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced that a project to replace three bridges in Fannin and Grayson County is slated to begin April 21.

With major questions hanging over the Justice Center project, Fannin County Commissioners Court discussed dedicating a portion of revenue from recent land sales to each precincts' Road & Bridge fund. Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple explained that the county will have $659,000 remaining in the Justice Center budget, provided there are no change orders, and provided the county leaves the Tax Assessor-Collector Office and Juvenile Probation in their current locations.

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."

Two radio personnel at KETR, circa 1981. KETR is celebrating a major milestone this week: 50 years on the air. The National Public Radio (NPR) station went live on April 7, 1975, broadcasting from a converted classroom in the Journalism Building at East Texas A&M University (known then as East Texas State University). photo courtesy of East Texas A&M Special Collections

(L-R) David Keene, John Baecht and his granddaughter, River, and Bonham Mayor H.L. Compton. Bonham City Council approved a resolution for Vive le Bois d'Arc Day on May 3 and approved the next steps for a second Public Improvement District in Bonham.

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.

This is a neutral, community-focused event where you can ask questions, hear from each candidate, and make an informed decision about who will best represent Ladonia—both within our town and in dealings with the county, state, and incoming businesses.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, at Bonham City Hall

Northbound traffic intending to access SH-91, will continue north toward Taylor St., then proceed to turn right on Taylor St., and continue to SH-91.

The Ector Lady Eagles are headed to the regional semifinals after sweeping Munday, 9-1 and 7-6, in the area round. (courtesy photo)

The Dodd City Hornets and the Sulphur Bluff Bears will be back on the baseball diamond Friday at 5:00 p.m. in Commerce after splitting the first two games of this bi-district series.

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.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.

I’ve got several topics I wish to share with you this week including a couple of tasty outdoor recipes as well as a fishing pattern that is currently underway on a lake near you.

Luke shows off a heavy gobbler he took last week on what he describes as a ‘perfect’ day in the outdoors. (photo by Bill Carey)

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

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

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

Cotter Trout Dock said drift-fishing is the name of the game on high water and has provided for some good-sized rainbows and a fair share of browns. Be prepared for a challenge and come with an arsenal of baits as the trout have a lot of room to escape the lure.

McKinney North's Aidan Vensel (13) scores the game-winning run against Greenville on Friday, April 25, 2025 at McKinney North High School. The North Bulldogs won the game 1-0 in eight innings. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Dodd City right fielder O Hanni Torres races in to make a catch.

McKinney North junior Owen Spivey competes in mixed doubles with her partner Finley Webb against Lovejoy at the District 9-5A tournament on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Z-Plex in Melissa. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

The Ector Lady Eagles entered the 2025 softball playoffs in a big way, pounding out a 17-1 win over the Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears in bi-district action Thursday.

McKinney Boyd junior Noah Maliskas competes at the District 5-6A Tennis Tournament on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Allen High School. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

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.

Dodd City (4-14, 4-11) will host Ector at 6:30 p.m. Friday for the District 1A Championship.

"We have been pulling trout in nice numbers and there are still some walleye to be had," says Guide Austin Kennedy.

McKinney Boyd pitcher Sophia Vlahos throws against Princeton on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at McKinney Boyd High School. The Boyd Broncos won the game 13-0. (photo by John Tyler/BuzzPhotos.com)

Maddox Lappin and Weldon Garner both had a pair of hits for Dodd City. Brody Lappin and Cash Crossland collected one hit apiece.

The Austin College A Cappella Choir and The Descant will present their final concert of the 2024-25 school year on May 3 in Wynne Chapel, Clifford J. Grum Sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Craig Hall, Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Catrine Tudor-Locke, PhD, begins her new role on July 1, 2025.

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

Bonham School board members thanked Boles for his work as Interim Superintendent

Bonham ISD School board received an update on the L.H. Rather construction project and tabled an item related to school curriculum.

Homeschool Day will take place at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site on Wednesday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 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. The Sam Rayburn House will also have activities and games available.

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

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.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held April 28, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

The piano competition is open to all pianists, ages 6-18, who reside or study in Oklahoma and Texas. All performances will take place in the Fine Arts Recital Hall, where competitors will enjoy playing on a Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano.

Mock Trial team members Niki Hamraei ’25 and Jeff Truitt ’25 won awards for Top Witness and Top Attorney, respectively.

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.

MaKenna McBrayer and Fletcher Horton, both of Bonham, were awarded scholarships at the clubs annual Muster event held every year on April 21.

The valedictorian for Dodd City ISD Class of 2025 is Alexis P. Dudley and salutatorian for Dodd City ISD Class of 2025 is Katie L. Ferguson.

Join us April 24 for a night of creativity, innovation, and inspiration as Dallas College presents the Future of Fashion Design Showcase, the grand finale of Dallas College Arts Month.

Austin College announced a new Bachelor of Science in Engineering program on April 17, 2025, at a press conference held in the IDEA Center Oscar C. Page Atrium.

Pritika Kharkwal (center) with NASSP President Raquel Martinez and NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. Pritika, a senior at Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco, TX, is the $25,000 National Honor Society Scholarship winner.

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

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - please consider making a donation

The Austin College Wind Symphony will perform selections for The Faces of Austin College concert, which will consist of music representative of the many cultures and ethnic groups on campus in both style and by the composer. The concert will be held in Wynne Chapel on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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

Celebrating Hispanic heritage and tradition, the Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade – presented by the Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts (OCCA) – is set for Saturday, May 3, from 8:00 a.m. to noon in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood. Billed as the biggest and longest-running parade in North Texas, the mile-long procession will take place on historic Jefferson Boulevard, a vibrant hub for Hispanic communities and businesses.

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

Galleria Dallas is committed to maintaining a resourceful, impactful and sustainable footprint in our community. As a part of both its Green Initiative and its Artist Collective program that supports local creatives, Galleria Dallas is partnering with global design firm HKS to showcase designs from its TRASHion Show beginning May 4.

The Denison Genealogical Society is pleased to announce their upcoming meeting on April 30, 2025 1:30 p.m., at the Frontier Village, located at 111 R. C. Vaughan Rd, Denison, TX 75020.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Butterflies in the Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden through April 30, 2025. Presented by Central Market, this eagerly awaited exhibit features thousands of exotic and native butterflies, fluttering gracefully among lush greenery and vibrant tropical blooms within the FWBG’s Rainforest Conservatory.

The Uptown Drifters will be closing out our fall concert series on May 1 with their special brand of Texas Swing. There is something real cool about Texas Swing and The Uptown Drifters will absolutely blow the roof off. Come early to check out the new artwork for the May show.

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

The new mural at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham has been a community effort and is nearing completion.

Palmer's Closet held its official ribbon cutting at 311 US-69 Suite 106, in Leonard, TX 75452 this past Saturday, April 19, 2025. What started as an annual ritual to clean out a child's closet has grown into a place that collects kids’ clothes, shoes, and infant necessities that would normally end up at big donation centers — and instead, give them directly to families who need them right here in their community. No price tag. Just community helping community in a dignified setting.

Chris Clark, Youth Librarian at Bonham Public Library, gives away free trees to Archie and Roy. In partnership with Neighborhood Forest, Bonham Public Library facilitated the delivery of free black gum sapling trees to kids from all over Fannin County. Thanks to hardworking librarians, our small corner of Texas is participating in a nationwide effort, with a broader goal of giving 100,000 tree saplings to kids this year. To the delight of the Bonham Public Library staff, hundreds of children signed up for the program.

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.

The Creative Arts Center, Bonham (CACB) is celebrating the April 2025 National Poetry Month with its first "Poet Tree" event. Trees on the property will be decorated with poems submitted by local and global poets of all levels. Selected poems will be laminated and then hung on the trees around the art center, creating a growing exhibition of poems for residents and visitors to stop by and read. Submissions can be original compositions or favorite poems in the public domain, with no restrictions on form or style.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

The Windom Art School warriors have completed their goal of 200 bowls for the April 26, Empty Bowls fundraiser benefitting the Fannin Crisis Center. This year's event will not only be an extravaganza of Fannin County generosity, but also Fannin County creativity, with every bowl being a unique handmade work of art.

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.

The spacious Show Barn at beautiful Myers Park & Event Center in McKinney will be filled with spring plants and happy gardeners Saturday, April 26 for the popular Collin County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale.

The 2025 Texoma Earth Day Festival will offer educational workshops and interactive children's activities April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 405 N. Rusk St. The free event features sessions on natural history, sustainable practices, pollution awareness and renewable energy. Children's activities include hands-on crafts, cultural experiences and environmental education.

May dates for Feeding Fannin Distributions are May 6 in Ladonia and May 21 in Bonham.

Celebrating the sights, sounds and culture of India, the sixth-annual Festival of Joy is set for Saturday, April 26, at Klyde Warren Park (2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas). The family-friendly event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with a vibrant parade, dancing, music and live performances throughout the day. Presented by the acclaimed East Dallas restaurant Kalachandji’s, the Festival of Joy brings together thousands of families, adults and dignitaries from across North Texas for a fun-filled day, teeming with bright colors, beautiful flowers and interactive exhibits focused on exploration and joy. Festival goers seeking culinary delights can enjoy a free vegetarian feast and a variety of ethnic vegetarian foods available for purchase.

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.

Spring is in full bloom, and so is the excitement for the Denton County Master Gardener Association's (DCMGA) Annual Plant Sale! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (or until inventory runs out) at the North Texas Fairgrounds, located at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton, TX. This year's event has expanded to accommodate a wider selection of plants, parking, and gardening resources, all under the shelter of the fairground barns—making it a rain-or-shine event. ​

Taste Addison continues to celebrate the culinary and performing arts, and for the second year, the famed fest is also treating guests to the visual arts. Each day of the three-day festival, April 25-27, visitors can experience a wide range of artistic styles and installations, all included with a Taste Addison general admission ticket.

On Friday, April 25 at 10:00 p.m., festivalgoers will be treated to the alternative rock of Silversun Pickups on the WFAA Main Stage. The party continues Saturday as Hoobastank takes the WFAA Main Stage at 10:00 p.m. Sunday’s headliner is Wade Bowen, presented by KHYI 95.3 The Range. Texas born and bred and a Red Raider alum, Bowen digs deep in the Red Dirt country music sounds that define the great states of Texas and Oklahoma.

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Grayson County Master Gardeners will host a spot at the annual Doc Holliday festival on Main Street in Denison, Texas. Visit us to learn what Grayson County Master Gardeners do and how to become one. Being a Master Gardener enriches your knowledge of horticulture and benefits the community. The Texas Master Gardener Handbook and a Texas Native Handbook will be displayed.

Addison is where memories happen – its well known as the place North Texans come to gather and celebrate with great music, food and fun. The Town’s legendary special events attract tens of thousands of people with talented musical guests, memorable visual displays, immersive experiences and more. For 2025, Addison’s signature festivals Taste Addison, Addison Kaboom Town!® and Addison Oktoberfest will return.

POSTPONED...new date to be determined

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

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

Yields look promising as baling is starting on the first crop of hay across Central and East Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Results of sale April 29, 2025 - 1,803 head

North Texas counties reported pasture and rangeland conditions were fair to good. Subsoil and topsoil moisture were adequate to surplus.

Results of sale Monday, April 28, 2025 - 1,044 head

In much the same way that the columns directly behind them help support the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse, these are some of the bright, young faces who are stepping up to support the agricultural heritage that is woven into the fabric of rural North Texas. Representatives of all the FFA programs and 4-H clubs in Fannin County gathered on the courthouse steps April 25, 2025, to divide a $25,000 donation from Fannin Agricultural Association, Inc. The money was raised at the annual Steaks on 2025 Main Ribeye Cook-off, dinner and concert.

The effectiveness of controlling woody brush species with prescribed burns is directly correlated with factors like fuel moisture content, temperature and fuel load, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife study. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Results of sale Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 610 head

The corn crop is shaping up well across the state in areas that received recent rains. While prices are strong now, they are not expected to remain as high as they are under market pressures. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Water samples will be screened for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen and salinity. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Results of sale Thursday, April 24, 2025 -456 head, 106 cows/bulls

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.

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

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

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

Now that we do not build the items we import, tariffs added to the imported prices only increase the final price.

If you're looking for the best steak in Fannin County, stop what you're doing and go to Roma Italian Restaurant.

Every so often, news reports emerge of court cases that hinge upon the meaning of a word, or a spelling error, or even the correct placement of punctuation.

April 19 is the Day of Remembrance in Oklahoma City. On this day in 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was blasted into infamy. Until 9/11, this was the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.

In many places, libraries are facing budget cuts, closures, or even attacks on the kinds of books they carry.

Chester Nimitz was a Texan ready to serve his country in its darkest days. Through clever planning and fearless determination, Nimitz led naval forces in the Pacific to victory in World War II.

"When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late... -- The Lorax

Simple truth, Fannin County’s Law Library is inadequate and needs to be upgraded and made readily accessible to our residents.

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.