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  • This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 20, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.
  • The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 northbound. The US 75 northbound mainlane closure will begin at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. July 20 until July 21. The US 75 northbound motorists will be detoured at Exit 60, the northbound exit to N. Travis Street. Motorists will follow the posted detour and re-enter northbound US 75 at the Loy Lake Road entrance in Sherman.
  • 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • TxDOT officials today announced that they will close the northbound lane at US 69 overpass bridge and US 82 beginning at 7 a.m. on July 21 and is anticipated to last until the end of August.
  • 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference - Hear comments regarding moving forward with the Countywide Polling Place Program through the Secretary of State
  • We will display quilts from the Magoffin Home State Historic Site this July as part of our participation in the Bonham Quilt Hop and Fiber Arts Show on July 24 and July 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. James Wiley Magoffin established Magoffinsville, a forerunner of present-day El Paso, around 1849. His family later built an adobe home in 1877 that became the social center of their community, and you can visit this historic home in 2027 once renovations are complete.
  • Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting July 20, 2026.
  • Notice is hereby given that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will hold a Public Hearing at 8:50 a.m. on July 21, 2026 in the County Courthouse located at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Texas.
  • The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has resources to help monitor real-time weather conditions across the state
  • Crews recently completed the top section of the lake's spillway, including the 13-foot-tall labyrinth weir that helps control how water leaves the lake and maintains its maximum water level. With that key piece in place, the intake structure gates were closed, and Lake Ralph Hall officially began to fill in early July. This milestone marks the end of major construction on the reservoir itself. How long it takes for the lake to fill depends on rainfall and could be three to five years. We will continue to share updates as the lake fills.
  • Bonham Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet to welcome Sam's Lawn Riders to town with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at their facility located at 116 S. Center St. Bonham, TX 75418. The Sam's Lawn Riders location in Bonham is an expansion of Sam's Lawn Riders in Sherman, a popular business that has been servicing Grayson County and beyond since 1978. The company has built an impressive reputation for fair sales and expert repair. Sam's Lawn Riders is the oldest SCAG Power Equipment dealer in Texas. photo by Cindy Rich
  • Jonathan Lee Thomas, 50, of Savoy, was sentenced to 25 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division in a guilty plea to the offenses of Possession of Child Pornography, and Failure to Maintain a Duty to Register as a Sex Offender on July 15, 2026.
  • Today, July 15th, 2026, a Grand Jury was impaneled at the Guinn Justice Center, and cases were presented to them in relation to an ongoing investigation involving Ashley and Michael Ketcherside, and former Godley Police Department Chief of Police Matthew Cantrell, and former Godley Police Department officers Solomon Omotoya, and Jeremy Arbuthnot.
  • With budget deadlines approaching, all five members of Fannin County Commissioners Court were present for a special meeting held Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
  • Marking one of the largest private investments in the city’s history, global power and AI infrastructure leader LITEON selects McKinney for its new North American manufacturing campus
  • (L-R) Bonham Mayor Allen Sanderson and Bonham Police Officer Curtis Humphreys, the city's Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2026. "Officer Humphreys has been especially instrumental in addressing the ongoing issue of abandoned boats and trailers at Lake Bonham," explained Sarah Osburn, Director of Administrative Services. "Through his diligence, attention to detail, and proactive enforcement efforts, he has played a key role in helping identify owners, coordinate removals, and improve the overall appearance and safety of the lake area."
  • The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 northbound. The US 75 northbound mainlane closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. July 16 until July 17.
  • To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
  • Joseph Ray Robertson, 37, pleaded guilty to transportation of minors and was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Richard Schell on July 13, 2026.
  • 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Derrell Hall Education Center
  • The US 82 mainlane and frontage road closures permits the placement of US 75 bridge deck paving over US 82. TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closures of the eastbound and westbound US 82 mainlanes, the eastbound and westbound US 82 frontage roads beginning at 7:00 p.m., and the northbound mainlanes beginning at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on July 13 until July 14.
  • 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026 at Bonham City Hall
  • TxDOT officials have announced upcoming daytime full closure of the northbound frontage road between Taylor Street and US 82 beginning at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. on July 14 until July 15 and July 15 until July 16.
  • TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closures of the US 75 northbound entrance ramp from SH-91 beginning at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on July 14 until July 15.
  • Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting July 13, 2026.
  • GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (6488) today announced that it will deepen its long-term strategic partnership with Micron Technology, Inc., a global leader in memory and storage solutions, and has reached a mutual intent to cooperate on Long-Term Agreement (LTA) and related collaboration frameworks. The collaboration aims to further enhance the resilience of advanced semiconductor raw silicon wafer supply, support the growing demand for advanced memory driven by AI, high-performance computing, and data center applications, ensure the supply of critical materials required for future-generation memory technologies, and jointly strengthen the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and local critical materials supply capabilities. photo of GlobalWafers facility in Sherman, Texas
  • During a regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court held Tuesday morning, county resident Dale McQueen warned that moves by the state legislature may result in fewer funds available than Fannin County is counting on in the 2027-2028 budget year. In a subsequent commissioners court meeting held Tuesday afternoon, Fannin County Judge-elect John Tynan echoed McQueen's concern about dipping into reserves in order to resolve the fiscal dilemma.
  • Don't miss this time-honored North Texas tradition. The 147th Annual Leonard Picnic is slated for July 9-12, featuring a carnival, live music, a 5K, a car show, a golf tournament, a horseshoe tournament, and a parade and fireworks on Saturday, July 11. The Leonard Picnic will wrap up at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12, with the carnival, food trucks and vendors and live music earlier in the day.
  • Preston Trail Chapter, NSDAR is pleased to invite you to our dedication ceremony for the DAR America 250 Patriot Marker at James G. Thompson Memorial Park in Pottsboro, TX on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Texoma Medical Center (TMC) is proud to announce that Andrew Wilson has been appointed its Chief Executive Officer. A native of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Wilson comes to the Texoma region after serving as CEO of Doctors Hospital of Laredo (DHL) since January of 2024 where he led the development of a 24/7 neurosurgery program, achieved approval for a neuro interventional suite, and led numerous recruitment clinician efforts in urology, trauma surgery and other areas.
  • "Water conservation is something we care deeply about — not just as a water provider, but as members of this community," said Jason Pierce, Upper Trinity’s Director of Governmental Affairs & Communications. "The Trinity Trio gives us a fun, approachable way to reach residents with information that can make a real difference in how much water we use and how much we waste. We hope people enjoy getting to know Trinity, Spritz, and Lawny this summer."
  • 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • Notice of Public Hearing considering the annexation of approximately 183.681 acres located east of U.S. 75 and south of Tate Circle (Sherman Lakes).
  • This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.
  • With a challenging fiscal year on the horizon, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham went over a list of county departments that have not asked for more money in the coming year during a special meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court held Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
  • Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting July 6, 2026.
  • Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury returned indictments as shown below.