There was a buzz of anticipation and excitement in the air as a crowd gathered on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 921 North Center Street in Bonham, to celebrate two ribbon cuttings, Risser House and Agape Financial, and an open house for Harvest Market at the Courtyard.

Passenger terminal to open on Nov. 11, 2026; Avelo Airlines to add nonstop service to Atlanta, Denver, Nashville, and New Orleans from DTX beginning Dec. 16, 2026

Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, October 5, 2026. In Fannin County, all early voting will be at the Fannin County Justice Center.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

It is important to note that an indictment is a formal charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt and that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

From pepper and cinnamon to cloves and nutmeg, spices have connected cultures and shaped global trade for centuries. Discover how these everyday ingredients traveled across oceans and trade routes before reaching American kitchens. Though they may seem ordinary today, many common spices were once rare, valuable commodities traded across vast distances. Then test your sense of smell in a hands-on activity as you try to identify a variety of spices by scent alone.

Activities for kids, teens and adults

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting September 28, 2026. 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.

"In Texas, we take pride in looking out for one another. When families are feeling the weight of property insurance costs, they deserve the confidence of knowing that their premiums are determined by genuine risk, not by pricing tactics that take advantage of customer loyalty," said Insurance Commissioner Amanda Crawford. "Insurance is about pricing risk, not pricing the customer."

TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 southbound Exit 60, to SH-91 (Texoma Parkway). The US 75 southbound closure will begin at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 until 5 a.m. Sept. 25.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

TxDOT officials today announced that there will be nighttime road closures on US 75 mainlanes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded $65,478,866 in grants to 33 community organizations to help Veterans in FY 2027 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Texas.

Tarrant County Public Health has notified the City of Arlington that one of its mosquito trap samples has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

The City of Bonham is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Osburn, CPA, CPM, as Assistant City Manager. Osburn joined the City of Bonham in May 2023 as Director of Administrative Services. Before coming to Bonham, she served as Director of Finance for the City of Levelland. Since joining the City of Bonham, she has become a trusted member of Bonham’s leadership team, providing support across departments, coordinating key projects, and helping advance organizational initiatives.

The Fannin County Office of Emergency Management is transitioning from Code Red mass notifications to a new company, Everbridge. Fannin County citizens will need to sign up to receive these automated notifications.

The Sam Rayburn Museum is pleased to announce that a capital improvement project is scheduled to begin on September 21, 2026. Planned improvements include repairs to the foundation and drainage system, landscaping upgrades, and enhancements to the main and accessible entrances. Due to scheduled repairs to the accessible ramp and concerns for visitor safety, the Sam Rayburn Museum will close on October 5, 2026, and remain closed for the duration of the exterior construction project.

To mark National Preparedness Month this September, the City of McKinney’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has distributed more than 1,700 free emergency preparedness bags now available at two community locations across McKinney. Bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting September 21, 2026.

Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $300,000 in youth literacy grants to Texas non-profit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of more than $4.1 million recently awarded across the country for recipients to use the funds for professional development opportunities and/or to purchase books, technology, equipment or materials to help extend a brighter future for K-12 students.

Future marina site on north FM 897. 200-slip marina will add to recreational opportunities as lake activity and regional investment create new opportunities for Bonham and Fannin County

"Upper Trinity is pleased to be recognized for this award. Thanks to everyone on the team, including Garney Construction for their commitment to excellence on building these critical water infrastructure components," said Larry Patterson, Executive Director, Upper Trinity Regional Water District.

By a 3-2 vote, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to adopt the county's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, with $250,000 in lawyers' fees moved into contingency under the stipulation that these funds can only be used to pay for legal representation. The county took $807,725.70 out of reserves to balance the budget. All funds for the Justice Center have been depleted, so any additional expenditures will need to be addressed. To date, the county has spent slightly less than $21 million at the Justice Center.

Notice is hereby given that the Public Logic and Accuracy Test and First Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment for the voting system equipment that will be used in the November 3, 2026 Election will be conducted on: September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 2225 N. Center St. Suite 200 Bonham, TX 75418 to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution organizes the annual event, and representatives of DAR’s Martha Jefferson Randolph chapter will ring bells at 3:00 p.m. at Parkside Baptist Church after our chapter meeting on Thursday. It is a symbolic act reminiscent of the church bells that rang in Philadelphia when the Constitution was signed in 1787.

Firefighter and paramedic Kayli McGlothlin was named Employee of the Quarter for the city of Bonham. The council also had a lengthy discussion about possible ordinances for rentals.

TxDOT officials have announced a traffic pattern change in proximity of Spur 503 and US 75. The traffic pattern change will start at 9 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026.

Joint national takedown: U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies participate in two-month enforcement surge

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced that on Sept. 9, Tammy Sue Kerns, 58, pleaded guilty to second degree murder for killing her newborn son on or about Aug. 4, 1988, at the U.S. Air Force Regional Hospital at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

8:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Operation Red Card leveraged intelligence gathering and interagency coordination to identify and apprehend specifically targeted individuals wanted for violent felony offenses throughout Cooke, Grayson, Denton, Collin, Fannin, Lamar, Delta, and Hopkins counties within the Eastern District of Texas.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting September 14, 2026.

TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 southbound mainlanes. This closure will begin at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sept. 15 until Sept. 16.

Democratic candidates for state and federal office will come together for a joint campaign rally on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the historic Lucy Kidd-Key Auditorium: Jason Pearce, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives; Judge Holly Taylor, candidate for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; and former Justice Amanda Reichek and Judge Monica Purdy, candidates for the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals; and Catherine Thorne, candidate for Texas House District 62. Other candidates will join as available or are sending representatives to speak on their behalf.

TCU Press will welcome Red Steagall, the Official Cowboy Poet of Texas, for a special recitation at “The Western Word,” the Press’s featured lounge at Bosque Ranch Live on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Weatherford, Texas. Steagall will take the floor in the TCU Press lounge at 4:00 p.m. for a featured cowboy tradition of reciting work from memory, including poetry and prose drawn from a lifetime spent honoring the American West.

5:30 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2026 at Bonham City Hall