Jeff Rice shows off one of many big walleye landed on the last trip. (photo by Luke Clayton)

They are catching smallmouth bass in 2-4 feet of water and throwing a Ned rig with a green pumpkin, worm-style bait or creature bait on about a 1/8-ounce chartreuse jighead.

The tournament will raise funds for Shriners and Scottish Rights Hospitals for children and the Fannin County Food Bank.

Cotter Trout Dock says that mornings on White River begin with a near-perfect floating level.

Luke's first deer rifle was a 30-30 and he still considers it a good caliber for East Texas hunting. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Hamp Kennedy from Texas was fishing the Beaver Dam tailwater in northwest Arkansas with guide Austin Kennedy recently when he landed this impressive 24-inch brown trout.

(L-R) Mayce Marek, Garrett Freeman and Jill White are three of five Lions who qualified for the 2025 CNFR | photo by East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

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

Our big fish have returned from the spawn and the mud is starting to settle and we can fish pretty much anywhere in the main lake now. Things are looking good again around here and we are blessed!

Celebrated chefs, unmatched views and new pricing solidify Bellagio Fountain Club as the premier Las Vegas Grand Prix experience

Luke placed a corn feeder adjacent to his heavily loaded pear tree in hopes of giving the wild hogs invading his place something other than his delicious pears to eat. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Bois d'Arc Lake: GOOD - Morning bass bite has picked up. Grassy or weed areas around main lake points and secondary points are good with spook type baits and poppers in 1-4 feet of water.

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said the bite is on, and the anglers on the White River around Cotter are catching trout on the first cast in the morning, on the last cast in the afternoon and on a whole lot of casts in between.

Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon Friday, June 6, through midnight Sunday night, June 8.

Fans from across the globe will gather to witness the pinnacle of volleyball action at this state-of-the-art venue.

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.

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

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)

Experience a fantastic night of country music at Powder Creek Pavilion June 21 with the debut performance of the Todd Freeman Band, Bulletproof!

The City of McKinney is proud to invite residents and visitors to its annual Red, White and BOOM! Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 4, featuring a full day of hometown fun and a breathtaking fireworks show at a new lakeside location.

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).

How many of us would be willing to set ourselves up as judge and jury and convict our neighbors without knowing a single fact? Recent events considered, it's a fair question.

1858 – Abraham Lincoln delivers his House Divided speech in Springfield, Illinois. The House Divided Speech was an address given by senatorial candidate and future president of the United States Abraham Lincoln, on June 16, 1858, at what was then the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, after he had accepted the Illinois Republican Party's nomination as candidate for US senator. His address was immediately published in full by newspapers, as a pamphlet, and in the published proceedings of the convention. It was the launching point of his unsuccessful campaign for the senatorial seat held by Stephen A. Douglas; the campaign would climax with the Lincoln–Douglas debates. When Lincoln collected and published his debates with Douglas as part of his 1860 presidential campaign, he prefixed them with relevant prior speeches. The "House Divided" speech opens the volume. Lincoln's remarks in Springfield depict the danger of slavery-based disunion, and it rallied Republicans across the North. Along with the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address, the speech became one of the best-known of his career. It begins with the following words, which became the best-known passage of the speech: "A house divided against itself, cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved – I do not expect the house to fall – but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing or all the other. Either the opponents of slavery will arrest the further spread of it, and place it where the public mind shall rest in the belief that it is in the course of ultimate extinction; or its advocates will push it forward, till it shall become lawful in all the States, old as well as new – North as well as South." The expression "a house divided against itself" appears three times in the Bible. In the Gospel of Mark 3:25, Jesus states, "And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand." That is in response to the scribes' claim that "by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils." In the Gospel of Matthew 12:25: "Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto him, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand" (King James Version). And in the Gospel of Luke 11:17: "Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: "Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall" (New International Version). Famously, eight years before Lincoln's speech, during the Senate debate on the Compromise of 1850, Sam Houston had proclaimed: "A nation divided against itself cannot stand."

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, June 16, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman,...

A 20-year political vendetta apparently spearheaded by Lauri Blake, a former district judge who was recently admonished by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, and Richard Glaser, a former DA in Fannin County, may finally be over now that Dallas DA John Creuzot has filed a motion to dismiss the final four criminal indictments in the Fannin County Courthouse restoration case due to insufficient evidence.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

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.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Margaret Kincannon will discuss her book about war action in China and supplies proved by flights "over the hump." Admission is free and all are invited.

On June 16, at 8:00 p.m. the westbound SH-91 traffic will be detoured onto the new pavement and will be able to continue on the southbound frontage road or access the entrance ramp to southbound US 75.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 6/12/2025.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 6/12/2025.

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.

Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group and its CEO, Mehrdad Moayedi, have announced one of the largest master-planned communities in fast-growing Grayson County. Excavation at Platinum Ranch will begin in Q4 2025 on nearly 2,000 acres with prominent frontage along the Grayson County Toll Road and easy access to Preston Road, which is less than one mile east of the development.

The timing of six criminal indictments in the courthouse restoration case had already raised eyebrows when these serious charges were handed down just prior to the retirements of former district attorney Richard Glaser and former district judge Laurine Blake. Now, Fannin County residents are finally being advised that two of the six indictments have already been dismissed for lack of evidence. To make matters worse, those two dismissals for lack of evidence against architects David Chase and Anne Stimmel were handed down May 22, 2025 -- almost a month ago -- yet the public was never notified of this important development. The question now is, will this be the beginning of a long series of countersuits the county taxpayers could be liable for in years to come?

Mayor H Compton has issued a disaster declaration for the City of Bonham due to severe storm damage that the city suffered from a weather event on June 8, 2025. This allows the city to take enhanced measures to protect lives, support emergency response efforts, and address damage to property.

The City of Bonham, TX is currently in the response and recovery emergency management stage after a severe weather event that impacted our entire community Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Chris Clark (center) was named Employee of the Quarter for the City of Bonham.

Chris Clark (center) was named Employee of the Quarter for the City of Bonham. Clark is the youth librarian who used his connections with Native Americans to highlight the library needs with the Choctaw Nation. Clark organized giving away free trees for Earth Day this year. Clark was praised for his fantastic commitment to his work at the library.

The City of McKinney invites the community to come together in honor of Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and unity, at the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Finch Park. New to this year’s event is a Juneteenth drone show featuring 200 drones with a tribute display of art, history, and community. The festival will also feature food trucks, live music, and performances, including gospel, jazz, and R&B.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Severe storms hit Bonham Sunday night, June 8, 2025. City crews are working with many other organizations to clear fallen trees and restore power to local residents and businesses.

Due to a power outage and reduced system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Gober MUD,0740024, public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption

Due to a power outage and reduced system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Ravenna Nunnelee WSC,0740036, public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands /face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc).

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced the closure of northbound US 75 right lane from Morton Street to Texoma Drive and Exit 70-Texoma Drive starting on Monday, June 9, (Weather Permitting) beginning at 7:30 p.m. and remaining closed until Wednesday, June 11, at 6 a.m.

Bill Cox was elected mayor

McKinney residents will soon notice new additions to city streets and sidewalks as the first phase of a comprehensive wayfinding signage program begins installation this week. The citywide wayfinding program marks a major investment in improving public navigation, enhancing the visitor experience, and supporting local businesses, parks, and cultural sites.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced the closure of northbound US 75 right lane from Morton Street to Texoma Drive and Exit 70-Texoma Drive starting on Sunday, June 8, (Weather Permitting) beginning at 7:30 p.m. and remaining closed until Tuesday, June 10, at 6:00 a.m.

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.

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.

5:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025 at Bonham City Hall

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.

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

McKinney residents will vote on two city council seats. Positions open for consideration include the mayor and one at-large seat, each serving a four-year term.

These funds will be available on October 1, 2025. Activities that directly benefit low- and moderate-income persons will be available citywide.

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.

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 program's first cohort will begin in Fall 2025, with applications open now.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the members of the Spring 2025 President’s Honor Roll.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the members of the Spring 2025 Vice President’s Honor Roll.

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.

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

This notable recognition places Dallas College among the top 10% of colleges and universities that have demonstrated exceptional online learning practices and student support.

Austin College students, faculty, and staff celebrated with friends and families of the Class of 2025 degree candidates at Commencement on Saturday, May 17.

This year’s recipient of the McKnight scholarship is Matthew Stephenson.

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.

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.

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Leona "Lee" Mae Smith, 95, is Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Wise Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham at 3:00 p.m.

Bonham, Texas -- Kassandra Jane Wright, known affectionately to friends and family as Sandy, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on October 7, 1953, in Bonham, Texas, Sandy was a beacon of creativity and generosity, touching the lives of all who knew her.

Bonham, Texas -- Katherine Ann Newman Smith, 61, will be laid to rest next to her big brother Willie Dean Newman at Dodd City Cemetery on Monday, June 16, 2025. The chapel service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Wise Funeral Home and the family will receive friends on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Horace Jay White, 75, of Bonham will be held at the Lannius Church of God on June 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Glenn Dyson and Rev Roy Burpo will be officiating. He will be laid to rest at Symrna Cemetery in Dodd City, Texas.

Bonham, Texas -- Rickie Dyer, a man known for his bold personality, passed away on June 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on February 27, 1958, in Dallas, Texas. Rickie's life was marked with hard work and dedication.

Bonham, Texas -- A funeral service for Jimmy B. Kerr, 92, is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Boyd Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham.

Bonham, Texas -- Funeral services for Almena Pharr, 94, of Edhube will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Bro. John Lindsey of Edhube Baptist Church and Bro. Jase Waller of Telephone Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hampton Cemetery in Edhube. The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bonham, Texas -- The family of Mary Rebecca "Becky" Biggerstaff Wingo, 82, will receive friends on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wise Funeral Home. The following day, June 27, 2025, a graveside service will be held at Willow Wild Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

Sherman, Texas -- Funeral services for Nancy Jane Bernard, 74, of Sherman will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Waldo Funeral Home. Pastor Sean Clark, Pastor Sid Hunter, Pastor Wesley Veazy, and Pastor Charlie Ellison will officiate. Burial will follow at West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at Waldo Funeral Home.

Honey Grove, Texas -- Procession will leave from Cooper Sorrells Funeral home in Honey Grove, Texas at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 directed to a graveside service for Mary Opal Allen Williams, 78, of Honey Grove at Dial Cemetery with Terry Cunningham presiding.

Bonham, Texas -- Join the family of Floyd Henry Robertson, 87, of Bonham on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for visitation and an 11:00 a.m. service at Bois D'Arc Creek Cowboy Church in Bonham. Burial will follow at Elwood Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- Private funeral services for Peggy June Shinpaugh, age 92, of Bonham, TX will be held at Cooper Sorrells Chapel on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery. June passed away at Wesley House on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Bonham, TX surrounded by her family.

Commerce, Texas -- Visitation for Mary Elizabeth Bundy Means, 100, of Commerce will be from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at Jones-Walker & Sons Funeral Home in Commerce, TX. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, at the First United Methodist Church in Commerce, TX, with burial following at Brigham Cemetery in Campbell, TX.

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Mattie Marie Waldrop, 74, of Dodd City will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 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.

On Sunday, June 1, friends, families, and community leaders gathered at First Presbyterian Church to celebrate the graduation of eleven individuals from Getting Ahead Fannin County’s eleventh class. This milestone marks the continued success of a life-changing program designed to help individuals overcome the challenges of poverty and build sustainable futures.

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.

The 146th Annual Leonard Picnic gets underway Wednesday, July 9, 2025, complete with a carnival, live music, food trucks, vendors, a parade, car show, Bluey and fireworks. Donations gladly accepted benefitting local Leonard ISD groups for parking, otherwise free admission. Bring your chair or blanket.

Enter into a magical land at Studio94’s Princess Camp on June 25th, 26th, & 27th & July 9th, 10th & 11th! Princesses will enjoy 3 days of enchantment learning how to walk like a princess, dancing to favorite princess songs, creating magical crafts, playing royal games, and enjoying snacks fit for a princess. Princesses must be 3 years of age to 8 years of age.

A completed online application must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 20, 2025. Rural eligibility is determined based on the U.S. Census and the Office of Management & Budget data, specifically for counties with populations of 50,000 or fewer.

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.

June 18 in Bonham

As part of First United Bank's Health & Wellness Pillar, we are hosting a free CPR certification class, open to the public.

Havana NRG will open the 2025 Vitruvian Salsa Festival on Saturday, June 14. In its 11th year, the Vitruvian Salsa Festival celebrates both culture and community with monthly dance parties designed to get everyone from beginners to seasoned pros on the dance floor.

With its roots planted in Cuba and Puerto Rico, salsa dancing is the very epitome of the verve and joy of Latin American culture. In its 11th year, the Vitruvian Salsa Festival celebrates both culture and community with monthly dance parties designed to get everyone from beginners to seasoned pros on the dance floor.

Roundup for Autism, presented by Winch Beef, is proud to announce that former U.S. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson will be honored with the 2025 Barry Corbin Award for Grit and Generosity. The announcement comes as Autism Awareness Month concludes, highlighting continued efforts to recognize outstanding individuals dedicated to advocacy, service and community impact.

Creative Arts Center in Bonham will be hosting a fun dinner party called Margaritas & Music on Friday, June 13 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner with drinks and desserts, then listen to some beautiful music by the wildly talented Casandra Hashert inside the Main Gallery at the art center. Tickets are $40 per person. Spots are limited. Get tickets before noon on June 11 or before they sell out. No tickets at the door.

RAIN PLAN ACTIVATED! Tonight’s Hot Summer Nights concert is officially moving INSIDE Kidd-Key Auditorium (405 N Rusk)!

It is not too late to sow sunflower seeds directly into the soil in order to have beautiful blooms later on. (photo by Allen Rich)

Tuesday evening, June 10 at 6:30 p.m., our guest speaker for the Grayson County Historical Society is Margo McCutcheon of the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site in Bonham, Texas. Her topic for the program is Sam Rayburn of Bonham, Texas.

Everclear front man Art Alexakis (left) and lead guitarist David French had the crowd on their feet for the season opener of Sherman's free summer concert series, Hot Summer Nights.

Visit Bentonville has launched its first-ever family travel giveaway, offering three families the chance to win a curated weekend trip to Bentonville, Arkansas.

Attention Texas women artists! Texas Vignette today announced a call for entries for its seventh-annual Vignette Art Fair, which will take place Oct. 2-4, 2025, at its new Dallas Design District location, On The Levee (1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207). photo by Sheryl Lanzel

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the primary male hormone, testosterone controls male sexual characteristics, muscle development, and libido. But what else occurs when levels of this vital hormone decrease?

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

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!

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.

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!

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café now open in West Grove McKinney, TX - The rapidly growing fast casual restaurant featuring crepes and more debuts second DFW area location

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!

Results of sale Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 578 head

Alternative crops like sunflowers continue to be a small part of Texas agricultural production, but producers are making them a value-added addition to their annual operations. (Laura McKenzie, Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Results of sale Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 549 head, 104 cows/bulls

(L-R) Hunter Lawson, Molly Christensen, first place winner Katelyn Krenek and Cade Watkins

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

With Texas fruit growers battling unpredictable chill hours and late spring freezes fruits such as figs, blackberries and raspberries continue to draw interest from niche growers. (Texas A&M AgriLife)

North Texas - Vegetables were being harvested while blueberries and blackberries were being picked. Plums and peaches were coming into season. Rains helped pecan trees.

Results of sale Monday, June 9, 2025 - 1,472 head

Water Quality Management Plan, before and after

Results of sale Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 993 head

"The growing threat of the New World screwworm demands swift, coordinated action." -- Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr.

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.

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.

Don Mathis has collected some proverbs from papas around the world.

"Ma" Ferguson became one of the most unforgettable women in Texas political history.

County Judge Cunningham began documenting problems with the restoration of the Fannin County Courthouse shortly after taking office, two and one-half years ago.

The research of one Texas scientist and Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Hermann Muller, led to major breakthroughs in understanding the nature of genes.

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.

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.