The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced two upcoming full closures of the southbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 63 (US 82). The closures will begin each night around 8 p.m. from August 24, Sunday through Thursday, ending the morning of August 29, Friday at 5 a.m. The closures are to place the bridge deck panels on the US 75 overpass to US 82.

Ike's History Festival is slated for Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6. Join the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site for two days of hands-on history fun!

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

On Thursday, Aug 28, the Creative Arts Center in Bonham will host a Meet & Greet with the authors of the book Art Makes Magic from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and books will be available for sale. Andrea Holmes (left) and Beth Field’s book offers real life experience with much needed encouragement and affirmation to artists and creatives at every point in their path.

At 8:00 p.m. August 24, until 5:00 a.m. August 25, the north bound frontage road between Travis Street and Taylor Street will be closed to facilitate the next phase of construction in this area.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting August 25, 2025.

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site is reaching out to the community for input on the future of its tours, programs, and exhibits. As part of an ongoing commitment to make the site more welcoming, engaging, and educational, the public is invited to participate in a brief Community Engagement Survey designed to gather ideas and feedback from residents, visitors, educators, and history enthusiasts.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming ramp closure and detour for travelers in Sherman. Beginning the night of August 20, exit 62 from northbound US 75 to Lamberth Road will be closed to traffic until the new exit ramp is constructed. This closure is part of TxDOT's ongoing efforts to enhance roadway safety and efficiency in the area.

360 Broadband proudly announces the appointment of Samad Javed as the company’s new Director of Sales. With over a decade of experience in sales leadership across national telecom and broadband providers, Samad brings a bold vision and proven strategy to 360’s rapidly growing operations in Oklahoma and Texas.

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.

The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on August 21, until 5:00 a.m. on August 22, to facilitate the deck pour of the new Iron Ore Creek Bridge.

With the financial assistance approved today through the WLAF, the city will replace approximately 60,000 feet of water distribution lines and develop an asset management plan.

Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group has long been known as on of North Texas’ finest and most prolific developers of quality residential communities. Now, the award-winning developer is building a reputation for its leadership in the North Texas golf community. Centurion American has partnered with Horizon Capital Partners to acquire a new development in Bonham called Legacy Ridge. "We are very excited to be partnering with Mehrdad Moayedi and Centurion American on the Legacy Ridge project," said Mark Smith of Horizon Capital Partners. "We have long been bullish on Bonham and the surrounding area and believe that Legacy Ridge offers a unique opportunity to the homebuyer, in a community we consider to be a true hidden gem, Bonham, Texas."

Retired U.S. Marine Nick Pappas is running for Texas Governor. He will be at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Democratic Women of Fannin County on Monday, August 25, 2025 starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Fannin County Clerk, Jenny Garner, encourages every property owner to sign up for this service. If a landowner files a document with the County Clerk, signed up landowners are notified.

Fannin County Commissioners Court adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fannin County Budget, adopted the 2025 Tax Rate of 0.350311, and welcomed the county's new Elections Administrator, Cristian Perez Garcia. (L-R) Newt Cunningham, Fannin County Judge; Jenny Garner, Fannin County Clerk; Cristian Perez Garcia, Fannin County Elections Administrator - photo by Lisa Loiselle

Fall is just around the corner and it is time to start making plans for the 2025 Fannin County Fair Parade. This year's theme is "Make it Grand!" The Fannin County Fair Parade is set for Monday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Bonham. All parade entries are due by Tuesday, September 30 at 3:30 p.m.

Jesse Medina, 42, pled guilty in March 2025 to aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl that ultimately resulted in the teenager's death. On Monday, August 18, 2025, Medina was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge David Godbey.

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

The Sam Rayburn Museum is pleased to announce the launch of a major capital improvement project. The planned changes to the historic building include essential drainage and foundation repair and maintenance; enhancements to both the main and accessible entrances; and landscaping upgrades. The Rayburn Museum, located in Bonham, Texas, is a division of the Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.

The City of Bonham Utility Department will be repairing a water line on Monday, August 18 at 9:30 p.m. Please be advised that there will be NO WATER SERVICE North of US 82 from Center St / TX-HWY 78 to Lake Bonham. We are asking ALL City of Bonham residents to CONSERVE water on August 18 and August 19.

Joe Anthony Plascencia, 32, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and was sentenced to 137 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on August 14, 2025.

The project consists of seal coat and striping. Various lane closures are to be expected throughout project duration. Motorists who travel frequently in these areas are asked to pay special attention to all barricades, traffic controls and signs, and to reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. The Paris District includes Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Rains, Hopkins, Franklin, Lamar, Delta, and Red River counties.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON September 2, 2025 AT 6:00 PM AT City of McKinney - Council Chambers, 401 E Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069. The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result, City of McKinney is not required to hold an election at which voters may accept or reject the proposed tax rate.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting August 18, 2025.

By a 3-2 vote, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to take $1.3 million out of reserve in order to spend $980,000 to install a concrete parking lot at the Justice Center, and $263,271.20 to construct storage areas for the district clerk and county clerk at the Justice Center.

9:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Xavier Donnell Porter, 32, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Texas charging him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition and possession of a machine gun.

Shock waves from last week's raucous regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court continued to reverberate through the court's regular meeting held Tuesday, August 12, 2025. All five members of Fannin County Commissioners Court were present. Ten residents addressed commissioners court to voice opposition to a Battery Energy Storage System to be constructed on Rec Road 3 near Lake Bonham, the city's water supply.

Bonham City Council appointed BEDCO members and heard concerns about battery energy storage sites that could go in on Rec. Road 3.

At a special meeting held Monday, August 11, 2025, Fannin County Commissioners Court set the proposed Voter Approval Tax Rate at 0.350311. Commissioners court will hold another special meeting to fine-tune the budget at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025.

In 2024, there were 781 traffic crashes in Texas school zones, resulting in two deaths and 17 serious injuries. The most common crash causes were driver inattention, speed, and failure to yield the right of way. This article includes tips for children walking or biking to school, and tips for driving in school zones.

9:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Ladonia City Hall

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

Drivers across North Texas are asked to leave home a few minutes early if possible this week to compensate for busy streets, observe and comply with all school zone signs and keep an eye out for young pedestrians as another year of school gets underway. Remember that using a cell phone while driving through a school zone is illegal.

The Grayson County Historical Society will be meeting Tuesday evening, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. Our guest speaker for the evening is Kearby L. Lyde of Sherman, Texas. His presentation is the 110th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Lusitania.

5:30 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2025

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference