The Bonham Fire Department, in partnership with the Bonham Police Department, Bonham ISD, Bonham ISD Police, and local emergency responders, will participate in a simulation exercise, the "Shattered Dream" program, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Bonham High School. This is a planned educational exercise. There is no threat to the community, and no actual emergency is occurring at the high school during this time.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held March 23, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is bringing back its popular summer Kids Day Camp for a fourth year, inviting children ages 8–11 to spend a day learning how they can help neighbors facing hunger. Held on select Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the NTFB’s Perot Family Campus, 3677 Mapleshade Lane in Plano, the weekly camp is built to help young participants better understand food insecurity while giving them meaningful ways to get involved. Throughout the day, campers participate in engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Application deadlines are as follows:
Leadership Launch — April 5, 2026
Cattle Raisers Roundup — May 3, 2026

Austin College is proud to announce that Kat Stein ’28 has been awarded the At-Large Sumners Scholarship by The Sumners Foundation.

Motor Vehicle Crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for children 3 and up. Child safety seats, including boosters, are proven to be effective in preventing injuries and deaths, but 43% of children killed in crashes are found to be unrestrained. Studies show that booster seats can reduce the risk of injury by nearly 60% in children ages 4-7!

Ruby Blaylock is learning the ins and outs of professional sports management at her internship with the Texas Rangers this semester. | Photo Credit: Jason Connel, ETAMU Marketing and Communications

The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site will be celebrating goats and gardens on March 19 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Enjoy learning about goats and their dairy products as well as the benefits of maintaining your own garden at this free come-and-go event during Spring Break.

The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site will host family-oriented Spring Break activities on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. If you need a break from all your hard work, you are not alone. Find out how Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States had fun and relaxed when his workload became too heavy.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Educational Instruction and Leadership hosted its Prospective Teacher Academy on Wednesday.

Austin College Associate Professor of Public Health and Public Health Department Chair Dr. Saritha Bangara has received her third grant for research on “Educating Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) on Women’s Health Issues (WHIs) and IPV-associated Risk Factors using Data Driven and Trauma Informed Education Modules at the Grayson Crisis Center in Sherman, Texas.”

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site will celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with a special program, “America250 with Time-Traveling Quills”, offered March 13 at 2:00 p.m., coinciding with Paris ISD’s Spring Break. During this interactive program, children will craft their own quill pens before using ink and parchment to write or draw as early Americans once did. Creative prompts such as “Write a message to a child 250 years in the future” will encourage participants to reflect on the nation’s past while imagining its future. Participants will also learn about the history of quill pens, how they were made and used, and why they eventually declined in popularity.

Registration is now open for Camp Dragonfly, a weekend grief and loss camp for children ages 7-12, who have suffered the loss of a loved one. All activities at Camp Dragonfly are designed to help children heal and learn coping skills to use after a loss. During the weekend, campers have the opportunity to participate in art activities, games, nature hikes, discussions, and a campfire with s’mores! Registration closes March 6.

Attendees with 2025 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Melissa Evon. The Department of Educational Instruction and Leadership will host a similar event on the Durant campus Wednesday, March 11.

UNT team of Hamilton Hayers, Victoria Saucedo and Andrew Brown ranked No.13 in the nation

Entries for the 2026 contest will be accepted through March 10! K–12 schools and organizations located in communities Sparklight serves are eligible to enter.

March 1-13, donations of new and gently worn dresses and accessories may be dropped off at Albion Fit, located at 7601 Windrose Avenue, Suite F120, in Plano at Legacy West.