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

Join us for the Maxey House's next Community Day on Saturday, June 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Featuring the theme "Gardens of the Maxey House," visitors can explore the Maxey House and discover the types of produce once grown on the property through excerpts from family letters and historic photos of the home’s vegetable and floral gardens.

Arlington, Texas — Start your engines! The Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show is back for its fourth annual celebration of vintage vehicles. The free, family-friendly event is expected to draw thousands of visitors and over 200 classic car owners to the heart of Downtown Arlington from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 7 at Vandergriff Town Center located at 200 N. Mesquite Street in Arlington.

Powder Creek Pavilion welcomes the Jason Tally Band to the stage Saturday, June 7 for an evening of traditional country dance classics!

No Kings is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to what some see as the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.

The Bonham All School Reunion is slated to kick off Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29, 2025. This is the first one since 2015 as 2020 was not held due to COVID. According to the Bonhi All School Reunion board, over 600-700 former students and graduates are expected for the festivities. Everyone who attended Bonham High School is invited to join in the weekend events that bring many graduates and former students to Bonham.

TxDOT announced the closure of northbound US 75 right lane from Morton Street to Texoma Drive and Exit 70-Texoma Drive starting on Sunday, June 1, (Weather Permitting) beginning at 7:30 p.m. and remaining closed until Tuesday, June 3, at 6 a.m.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, June 2, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

Nancy E. Larson was named as the Acting United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas following her appointment on May 29, 2025, by President Donald J. Trump.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting June 2, 2025.

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 June 1, until 5:00 a.m. on June 2, to facilitate the demo of the existing Spur 503 southbound to eastbound flyover bridge.

Samad Khan, M.D. has agreed to pay the United States $3.5 million to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by knowingly submitting or causing the submission of false claims to the Health Resources & Services Administration COVID-19 Claims Reimbursement to Health Care Providers and Facilities for Testing, Treatment, and Vaccine Administration for the Uninsured Program (the “Uninsured Program”) for evaluation and management services that were not performed.

Activities that the club is going to be participating in include the Bonham State Park event June 7 and Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day June 28 .

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

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

Please Save the Date! Saturday, June 7th! Our next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event! Open to residents of Cooke, Grayson, and Fannin Counties. Bring your household chemicals, pesticides, automotive fluids, and more! Please note that we ARE NOT accepting latex paint at this event.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced two upcoming full closures of the southbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 63 (US 82). The closure is scheduled from 8 p.m. on June 1, until 5 a.m. on June 2. And again at 8 pm on June 2, until 5 am June 3, to facilitate the removal of an overhead sign bridge and a portion of bridge deck for the traffic switch for the next phase of construction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The McKinney City Council has approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program and Agreement with Craig Ranch Luxury Hotel...

Happening Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., this free tropical celebration will feature food and other island-inspired vendors, arts and crafts, luau-style games, music, Polynesian dancers, and more. There will be four live dance performances: Toloa Polynesian Dance at 10:30 a.m., No te Moana at 11 a.m., Sounds of Polynesia at 11:30 a.m., and Koloa of Polynesia at 12 p.m. Don’t miss out!

Come help us kick off the 31st year of our City of Sherman's Hot Summer Nights concert series with us when we welcome popular American rock band, Everclear, to the Gazebo Stage on Thursday, June 5, 2025! We have some amazing local talent kicking off the show for us at 7:00 p.m. with AC/TC, and headliner, Everclear, will take the stage around 7:30 p.m.!

Vedika Chamaria of McKinney, Texas, will study Korean this summer in South Korea on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship. NSLI-Y, a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), promotes the study of Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, or Turkish.

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

1919 – Women's rights: The U.S. Congress approves the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification. The Nineteenth Amendment (Amendment XIX) to the United States Constitution prohibits the United States and its states from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex, in effect recognizing the right of women to vote. The amendment was the culmination of a decades-long movement for women's suffrage in the United States, at both the state and national levels, and was part of the worldwide movement towards women's suffrage and part of the wider women's rights movement. The first women's suffrage amendment was introduced in Congress in 1878. However, a suffrage amendment did not pass the House of Representatives until May 21, 1919, which was quickly followed by the Senate, on June 4, 1919. It was then submitted to the states for ratification, achieving the requisite 36 ratifications to secure adoption, and thereby went into effect, on August 18, 1920. The Nineteenth Amendment's adoption was certified on August 26, 1920. Before 1776, women had a vote in several of the colonies in what would become the United States, but by 1807 every state constitution had denied women even limited suffrage. Organizations supporting women's rights became more active in the mid-19th century and, in 1848, the Seneca Falls convention adopted the Declaration of Sentiments, which called for equality between the sexes and included a resolution urging women to secure the vote. Pro-suffrage organizations used a variety of tactics including legal arguments that relied on existing amendments. After those arguments were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, suffrage organizations, with activists like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, called for a new constitutional amendment guaranteeing women the same right to vote possessed by men. By the late 19th century, new states and territories, particularly in the West, began to grant women the right to vote. In 1878, a suffrage proposal that would eventually become the Nineteenth Amendment was introduced to Congress, but was rejected in 1887. In the 1890s, suffrage organizations focused on a national amendment while still working at state and local levels. Lucy Burns and Alice Paul emerged as important leaders whose different strategies helped move the Nineteenth Amendment forward. Entry of the United States into World War I helped to shift public perception of women's suffrage. The National American Woman Suffrage Association, led by Carrie Chapman Catt, supported the war effort, making the case that women should be rewarded with enfranchisement for their patriotic wartime service. The National Woman's Party staged marches, demonstrations, and hunger strikes while pointing out the contradictions of fighting abroad for democracy while limiting it at home by denying women the right to vote. The work of both organizations swayed public opinion, prompting President Woodrow Wilson to announce his support of the suffrage amendment in 1918. It passed in 1919 and was adopted in 1920, withstanding two legal challenges, Leser v. Garnett and Fairchild v. Hughes. The Nineteenth Amendment enfranchised 26 million American women in time for the 1920 U.S. presidential election, but the powerful women's voting bloc that many politicians feared failed to fully materialize until decades later. Additionally, the Nineteenth Amendment failed to fully enfranchise African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American women.

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship plays for the first time in Texas. That same weekend women's football crowns a champion at the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys

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

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.

Lake Ray Hubbard guide Brandon Sargent (left) and Luke show off the results of a couple hours white bass catching last week.

McKinney North Bulldogs pitcher Austin Sayman throws against the Aledo Bearcats team in the UIL Class 5A Div 1 State Semifinals on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Dallas Baptist University. (photo by Buzz Cory/BuzzPhotos.com)

McKinney North pitcher Brooks Nelson throws against the Aledo Bearcats in a state semifinal playoff game on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Dallas Baptist University. The North Bulldogs lost 4-0. (photo by Patrick Green/BuzzPhotos.com)

Chris Marino of Memphis got a response on his first cast of the day while fishing the Little Red River with guide Mike Winkler recently, and it was this nice brown trout on the other end of his line.

May 25. Elevation is 12 ft. above normal (falling), water temperature 64°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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


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

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

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

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

Austin College was among the fifth cohort of higher education institutions in the IIENetwork to support Pell-eligible students receive their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad.

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

The National Hispanic Institute’s annual event will take place on campus June 5 to June 8, 2025.

A Budget Workshop of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held June 2, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

Jennifer Hudson, interim assistant dean of The College of Innovation and Design at East Texas A&M University, said that the unique backgrounds of many of the college’s instructors help make East Texas A&M a "student-ready" institution. Hudson posits that a student-ready institution doesn't assume that students possess all the skills to be successful. Instead, it meets the students where they are and helps them develop the skills they need to succeed.

Brigitte Vittrup, PhD, who has served as interim dean since July 2024, will have the temporary tag removed and officially assumes the permanent role on June 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Mattie Marie Waldrop, 74, of Dodd City will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX. Graveside services will take place Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Georgia Cemetery near Dial, TX, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bro. Marty Hutchings will preside.

Bonham, Texas -- Charles David Heineke, 82, of Bonham, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025 at Mullican Care Center.

Bonham, Texas -- A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Joe Lynn Merrell will preside, and Pastor Mike Allred will assist.

Honey Grove, Texas -- Funeral service for Mike Moore will be Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. It will be a graveside service at Allen's Point Cemetery located at 337 CR 2770 Honey Grove, TX 75446. Dress should be business/dressy. Directly following the service, we will have a celebration of life at Allen’s Point Community Center (just next door to the cemetery) If you would like to change into your Hawaiian shirt or throw on a baseball cap in honor of Mike at the celebration of life that would be so fun!

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Billy Gene Booker Jr., 68, is Wednesday June 11, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with his celebration of life starting at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Bonham, TX. Burial will follow at Gates Hill Cemetery with Military Honors.

Bonham, Texas -- Karen Reece Brashers was ushered peacefully into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of May 8, 2025.

Bonham, Texas -- Graveside services for Scott Brenton Warlick, 63, of Bonham will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Gum Springs Cemetery. Bro. Rodney Sprayberry will preside.

Bonham, Texas -- Evelyn Sue Bozeman ended her battle with dementia on April 14, 2025, in Billings, Montana.

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Mary Joyce Phillips, 83, of Bonham will be held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham on June 1, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Boyd Baptist Church on June 2, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m.; a visitation will also take place an hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Joyce will be laid to rest at Willow Wild Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- Rick Morris, 77, passed away early Saturday morning, May 24, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, adventure, and generosity.

Bonham, Texas -- Please join the family of Chuck "Grandpa" Hilger, 85, at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June, 6, 2025 at Hilger Cemetery as they lay him to rest. Visitation is the night before from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wise Funeral Home.

Bonham, Texas -- Sallie Juannell Gregory, whose gentle spirit and creative soul graced this earth from November 16, 1947, until the Lord called her home on May 27, 2025.

Bonham, Texas -- Frank Kent Box Jr., 63, of Randolph, TX, passed away quietly on May 22, 2025, in Denison, TX. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Bonham, Texas -- A memorial service for Shelia Darlene Etmus, 57, of Cumby, Texas, will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Cross Trails Cowboy Church beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Oliver Mowat will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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

Craving wings that pack a punch and burgers built just the way you like them? There’s a spot in Carrollton that’s doing both—and doing them well. WNB Factory isn’t just another fast-casual joint; it’s a flavor-forward experience that delivers big on taste and variety.

Red River Station is extremely proud and honored to present, "An Afternoon With RODNEY CROWELL", Sunday, June 8, 3:00 p.m. on the Main Outdoor Stage. We are bringing yet another legendary Texas-born singer/songwriter to our stage. Tickets on sale now!

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

Brush up on your stars and stripes — join us at the Eisenhower Birthplace for a patriotic paint party! no experience needed, just bring your creativity!

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

The Gober Community Club is announcing their third annual Gober Community BBQ will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Gober Community Center located at 4640 FM 68, Gober, TX 75443.

KHYI's 29th Annual Texas Music Revolution will take over historic downtown McKinney on Friday June 6, 2025 and Saturday June 7, 2025, featuring dozens of musicians on a variety of stages.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

We need more volunteers to help with these distributions, especially in the summer months. Please sign up on our volunteer portal.

We regret to inform everyone that A Walk in the Park, previously scheduled for Saturday, June 7, in Myers Park, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 27. The rainy spring weather has been a problem that compounded in many ways for the Myers Park Garden Manager team. With the time remaining, combined with conditions out of our control, it is in everyone's best interest to reschedule.

Art Camp is for kids ages 4-10. The week-long art camp will be June 16-20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. Each day will be filled with arts, crafts, games, music and more. Cost is $200 for members and $250 for non-members. Scholarships are available, thanks to generous donors.

Join us on Tuesday, June 3 at noon at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for a presentation by Dr. Diana Mason. Dr. Mason will be speaking about the First Texian Navy. Her presentation will explore the facts, fictions, and folklore as they relate to the First Texian Navy.

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

Eric Bruntmyer, President of Hardin Simmons University, will be the guest speaker.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Denton County will be hosting a county-wide Walk Across Texas! The program will begin on June 22 and will run through August 17. Walk Across Texas! is designed to encourage Texans of all fitness levels to develop a habit of regular physical activity in a fun and rewarding way. Teams compete to see who can log the most miles walking, jogging, biking, and swimming across Texas. Aerobics, dancing, cleaning house, gardening, or any form of exercise counts, too.

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

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

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

Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit concert on May 29 moves to the Longhorn Ballroom this year as part of the historic venue’s 75th anniversary celebration. Eric Nadel, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame broadcaster and mental health advocate, hosts the annual birthday benefit, which includes a live and silent auction followed by double headliners The Secret Sisters and Shinyribs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Results of sale Monday, June 2, 2025 - 1,621 head

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

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, in partnership with the Texas Grazing Lands Coalition, announced that nominations are officially open for the Texas Environmental Stewardship Award Program.

Results of sale Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 882 head

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

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 Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 743 head, 138 cows/bulls

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

Information will be provided on screwworm biology, prevention and treatment strategies. The free webinar is scheduled from 2:00-4:30 p.m. June 9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two orphaned brothers headed west in search of adventure and a new life. The story is common in the annals of the frontier. In the case of brothers Francis and Thomas Lubbock of South Carolina, their story would play an important role in Texas History.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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