Lifestyles
  • Get ready to groove to the sounds of your favorite tunes with TNT & The Smokin' Horn Section, a high-energy 9-piece band featuring a powerful 4-piece horn section. Don't miss this chance to experience the excitement of classic rock and R&B with a full horn section, performed by a group of professional musicians.
  • Cool off this summer with a splash of fun at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site's annual Water Balloon Fest! The event is free and open to the public, and Tropical Sno will be on-site offering refreshing snow cones for purchase.
  • New Friends New Life (NFNL) is proud to announce that acclaimed actress, director, producer, and artist Lucy Liu will headline its annual luncheon on Friday, September 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the OMNI Dallas Hotel. A tireless advocate for human rights, Liu is committed to raising awareness about this global crisis, especially its devastating impact on children. Liu’s distinguished career spans over three decades, during which she has starred in films that have collectively grossed more than $3.7 billion worldwide.
  • 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.
  • This summer visit the Fannin County Museum of History in Bonham and we will give you a FREE stamped postcard to send to a relative or friend. (You have your address book in your phone!)
  • Creative Arts Center in Bonham is excited to announce a new partnership with the local Farmers Market. This group used to meet in the lot across from the post office.
  • Activities for children, teens and adults
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • One quarter of the total traffic fatalities in Texas in 2024 were DUI-alcohol related.
  • 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.
  • Water-rich snacks like watermelon and berries can help guests stay cool and comfortable throughout Fourth of July festivities. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
  • 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).
  • The Allen’s Point Cemetery Association will have a meeting on July 20 at 2:00, in the fellowship hall of Allen’s Point Baptist Church.
  • 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.
  • Since its inception in 1985, one of the nation’s most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison. Rated by USA Today as one of the top fireworks shows in the country, the celebration is townwide, with watch parties at many of Addison’s 200+ restaurants (the Town has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S.!), 22 hotels, and at a limited-capacity party in the 12-acre Addison Circle Park. The world-renowned fireworks and the incredible Addison Airport Airshow can be seen from anywhere in town.
  • The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is rolling out the green carpet this summer with its "Sunshine & Savings" campaign, featuring exciting discounts and enhanced experiences that make it easier than ever for families and nature lovers to enjoy one of the city's most beloved destinations.
  • The Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (FoH) is sponsoring the "Adopt a Goose" fundraiser to help offset budget constraints of the refuge and purchase the wheat seed needed to plant the fields. Please consider supporting our effort with your generous donation.
  • Ladonia is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual 4th of July Firework Display, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.
  • 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.
  • Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, is coming to Grapevine June 28 & 29, 2025, with an outstanding mixture of vendors and breeders. This family-oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors are always willing to teach in their field of herpetology.
  • Plano Amateur Radio Klub operators will focus on skill, service and science during this nationwide on-the-air event. We welcome all amateur radio operators as well as anyone who has an interest in the hobby or in emergency preparedness and communications. You need not be a licensed amateur radio operator nor club member to participate in field day.
  • Red River Station in Saint Jo is proud to welcome the Randy Rogers Band on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Fronted by singer-songwriter Randy Rogers and featuring Geoffrey Hill (guitar), Jon Richardson(bass guitar), Brady Black (fiddle), Les Lawless (drums), and Todd Stewart (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, keyboards), the Randy Rogers Band was founded in San Marcos, Texas, and has spent the last 20 years bringing the Texas Country tradition to dedicated fans around the nation and beyond.
  • Calling all classic rock fans in Texoma / North Texas! Don't miss 78 Live, the ultimate party band that blends classic rock, dance, and party music into an unforgettable good time. Powder Creek Pavilion welcomes 78 Live to the stage Saturday, June 28.
  • Big things are happening at Galleria Dallas, which is announcing seven new stores and restaurants as well as numerous changes happening throughout the center.
  • The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
  • 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.
  • 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 Honey Grove Library & Learning Center was recently selected as a recipient of the 2025 TLA-HEB Summer at the Library Grant.