Optimal time to plant bulbs are the months October-November, ensuring good root structure necessary to sustain your plants. Planting later in the winter doesn’t give enough time to establish the strong roots needed. Once the blooms have faded, be sure to let the leaves stay in place. This will continue the photosynthesis that the bulb needs as it stores nutrients for next year.

Fannin County Amateur Radio Club is hosting a training session November 1, 2025 at 1 p.m. (1300). Location will be Bois D'Arc Creek Cowboy Church on SH 121 S, Bonham, TX. Traffic Net Manager Jo Ann Keith, KA5AZK, will be presenting.

While some are cozying up to their pumpkin spice lattes, fuzzy blankets, and cinnamon scented candles, one unique crew of DFW creatives are working overtime on another kind of fall delight. The haunted house business has a long and fascinating history that reveals something unique about human nature. At the turning of the seasons, the itch for a good fright calls to many of us.

Webster Crocker, director of Theater For Hope, is looking for a cast for their latest play, It's a Wonderful Life December 18, 19, 20 at Hope on Houston. This show is sponsored by John and Debbie Markl. The auditions for this play are next Monday and Tuesday, October 27 and 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. There are parts available for 7 men, 4 women, and 4 children, plus extras.

The Ector Beautification Association’s annual Fall Festival is fast approaching. Make your plans to attend and enjoy a variety of mouthwatering chili’s, fixins’ and desserts. Sit back, visit with friends, bid on your favorite silent auction items and enjoy the fast-paced bidding on those “got to have” live auction items!

Our guest speaker will be Precinct 4 Commissioner, Doug Kopf. In addition we will have a workshop on the 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments.

Theater For Hope is getting ready to audition for their upcoming show, It's a Wonderful Life, on Monday and Tuesday, October 27 and 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hope on Houston located at 901 E. Houston Street in Sherman, TX.

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.

Kratom, a botanical supplement native to Southeast Asia, is often used for its ability to induce opioid-like euphoria, depending on the dosage. Although it is currently legal to purchase at CBD and smokes shops in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a news release on July 29 recommending that 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)—a concentrated byproduct of the kratom plant—be classified under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to help protect Americans from dangerous, illegal opioids. The agency expressed concern that the supplement’s reputation as a natural and safe remedy downplays its potential dangers.

Fannin County Community Ministries Food Pantry is in desperate need of volunteers to help serve the undernourished of Fannin County. Volunteers are needed in order to keep our doors open.

Red River Station welcomes Ray Wylie Hubbard to the stage Saturday, October 25, 2025.

This is the final farmers market of the year. The market will happen rain or shine and be held inside the Creative Arts Center in case of rain. Make plans to come to our parking lot to get your fresh local produce, honey, eggs, bread and more! 8:00 a.m. to noon. Come early for the best selection!

As a celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, hear the stories of those who lived through it during “Witnesses to History: A Walking Tour of Willow Wild Cemetery” on October 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Willow Wild Cemetery located at 1220 West 7th Street in Bonham, TX.

The focus on this workday will be removing sections of fallen trees, and tree branches that dropped during the storms last spring. Chain saws and upright dollies are requested to speed up the process.

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) is pleased to announce an exciting cultural and culinary experience: a hands-on Sushi Making Class.

The 29th Annual Cotton & Rural History Conference will take place at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Dr. James Bissett who will be speaking about his book Agrarian Socialism in America: Marx, Jefferson and Jesus in the Oklahoma Countryside, 1904 – 1920. Deadline for reservations is October 21.

The 9th Annual St. Andrew Cars for Community Car Show, has been postponed until spring.

The Denison Genealogy Society is honored to welcome Brian Hander as our guest speaker for October. For this month’s presentation, Brian Hander will be speaking on “Denison’s Serpentine.” If you are unfamiliar with this fascinating aspect of Denison’s history, this is a perfect opportunity to discover more. Come and learn from someone deeply involved in preserving and sharing our local heritage.

Sorry but the Trick or Treat event for Friday night has been canceled due to the incoming severe weather. We hope everyone stays safe this weekend. photo by Mike Lindsey

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Trick-or-Treat on the square is scheduled rain or shine for Saturday, October 25. Over 50 businesses and organizations will be set up to greet the princesses, ghouls, and superheroes with treats for all from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Boo Bash will be set up at 122 W 3rd for family fun & games from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. finishing up the afternoon activities with our costume contest for “Cutest”, “Scariest”, & “Most Original” in the children category, “Best Adult” for 18yrs and older, and a new category for “Best Family Costume”.

Jo-Ann is a 30-year teacher at Bailey Inglish and she has cancer. We are trying to raise money to cover her medical expenses.

Kidz Krew is having an open call for auditions for their Christmas show. Kidz Krew is the children’s theatre program at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham. Children ages 8 and up who can read independently, follow directions and work well with others are invited to audition. No previous theatre experience is required.

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites visitors to uncover the mysteries of the Victorian era during this year’s Maxey After Dark event, “Behind the Veil: Victorian Mourning and Spirit Hoaxes,” on Friday, October 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. During the Victorian period, grief and curiosity about the afterlife often intertwined.

(L-R) Jena Maib, Jeannette Fiveash, Dylan Zavala, Bridger Campbell, River Diehl

Join Fannin County Children's Center for 'Justice is Served: Run for the Roses' on November 8! Support our mission to prevent and respond to child abuse in Fannin County. Enjoy an evening of fun, prizes for best hat and bowtie, and help make a difference in the lives of Fannin children.

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 free, three-hour festival is part of the Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival, which presents recent documentary films that preserve cultural heritage and promote understanding through ethnological and archaeological research.

The Sherman Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will kick off its 60th season with a concert on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Kidd-Key Auditorium, 400 Elm Street, Sherman, Texas. The orchestra will be conducted by Austin College Music Department Chair, Daniel Dominick—who has been SSO’s conductor since 1992. This event is open to the public; tickets are $20 for adults and free for students and children.

The sights, sounds, and flavors of the State Fair are coming to North Texas this fall — without the long drive or parking hassle!

If there has ever been a place where you could open the door and turn back time, the community of Gober, Texas, might be where you would be able to. Part of the community tradition includes hosting their annual Gober Fall Festival each October to bring together the community, neighbors, and friends for a night of enjoyment highlighted by a chili and stew supper, homemade desserts, kid’s games, raffles, and a live fundraising auction.