Creative Arts Center in Bonham is excited to announce a new partnership with the local Farmers Market. This group used to meet in the lot across from the post office. The next Farmers Market date at Creative Arts Center is August 9.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project performing pavement resurfacing operations on SH 121 set in Fannin County and will consist of milling, seal coat, and striping. The project limit is from SH 11 to Spur 311 on SH 121. The contractor will start setting barricades and message boards at the end of July if weather permits. The targeted completion is in the middle of August 2025, officials said. Various lane closures are to be expected throughout the project duration.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the northbound US 75 exit to FM 121 will be closed on August 04, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, August 4, 2025, in the Council Chambers of Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinance.

The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) has awarded $80,395.00 in Promotional and Community Event Grants to support a wide range of community events that promote tourism, local business growth, cultural vibrancy, and civic engagement across McKinney.

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 4, 2025.

Waterfall Partners headed by David H. Craig, CEO of Craig International, the master developer for the massive 3,100-acre Preston Harbor development, has tapped Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group to create a one-of-a-kind residential community in fast-growing Grayson County. Centurion American’s acquisition includes approximately 550 acres within the Preston Harbor development. Of that, roughly 338 acres are planned for 1,184 residential lots, ranging from 50- to 60-feet. An additional 211 acres will feature 115 estate lots, each measuring approximately a half-acre to 7-acres—many offering scenic lake and greenbelt views.

The City of Anna has officially launched the open participation phase of its 2025 Community Survey, inviting all Anna neighbors to share their input on local priorities, city services and future transportation needs.

Texoma Medical Center (TMC) tied for 31st in Texas among U.S. News’ latest edition of Best Hospitals. This year, U.S. News announced 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have demonstrated superior outcomes. Texoma Medical Center was also recognized as a Best Hospital for Community Access and high performing in eight procedure and condition areas including: Heart Failure, Heart Arrhythmia, Congestive Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Pneumonia, Stroke, and Pacemaker Implantation.

The City of Anna City Council has appointed Marc Marchand as Acting City Manager after the departure of Ryan Henderson on June 30, 2025. City of Anna Fire Chief Ray Isom has been appointed Acting Assistant City Manager to fill a vacancy in the City Manager’s Office.

The City of Anna is proud to announce the return of Joey Grisham as Director of Economic Development, bringing over two decades of community-building and project leadership experience back to one of North Texas' fastest-growing cities.

The City of McKinney invites residents to help shape the future of local housing, neighborhoods, and community development through an upcoming public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and a community-wide housing survey.

Commissioners court approved Fannin County's annual external financial report/audit from BrooksWatson & Company for fiscal year 2024. The county received the best possible outcome, an unmodified opinion, which is the highest level of assurance from a clean audit. The county enjoyed an overall increase in net position of $4,807,547 for the year. "Overall, it was a very healthy year, from a budgetary perspective," remarked Mike Brooks, CPA, a partner with BrooksWatson & Company.

Ryan Deshaun Edd, 37, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on July 30, 2025.

Larry Wayne Culverhouse, 39, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; felon in possession of a firearm; and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on July 30, 2025.

Spraying will occur on Wednesday, July 30, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., weather permitting. It will cover the area generally east of Coit Road, north of Roach Middle School in Frisco Independent School District, west of Memory Lane, and south of Rambling Road.

The closure is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. on August 1, until 7:00 p.m. on August 2. The closure is needed for access to install storm drainage pipe across the intersection.

The City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department is proud to unveil a new tool to help residents and visitors make the most of the city's outdoor spaces. The new Parks & Trails Directory is an interactive, mobile-friendly guide to more than 50 parks and 80+ miles of scenic trails.

Workers maneuver one of the lake project's massive pumps into place. The pumps are designed to transport up to 54 million gallons of water per day through 27 miles of uphill pipeline. That's enough water to fill 80+ Olympic-sized swimming pools - every single day!

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the northbound entrance ramp to US 75 from CR 375 will be closed on July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Fannin County Election Office will provide the training required to register new voters on Monday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at United Bank Bonham, in the Elizabeth May Room. This training is open to all registered voters in Fannin County, and is not limited to any political party.

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 28, 2025.

The City of Anna announces the departure of its Director of Economic Development, Bernie Parker, whose last day was Thursday, July 17.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the southbound US 75 exit to Panther Parkway (CR 375) will be closed on July 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Come and experience the charm of the historic St. Mark's Episcopal Church! This beautiful building, lovingly relocated and restored after being damaged by hurricane-force winds in May 2022, is a testament to community spirit.

Upper Trinity Regional Water District recently named Doug Janeway as the new Lake Ralph Hall Reservoir Manager.

With the assistance approved today, the District will install a second high service pump station to complete Phase 3 of its Bois d’Arc project that will deliver a maximum capacity of 175 million gallons per day. The District will also construct two pipelines—one 27 miles long and another 9 miles long—using 84-inch pipe to deliver water from Lake Texoma to its rapidly growing service area.

With the assistance approved today, the Authority will plan, acquire, design, and construct 37,000 linear feet of 42-inch pipeline to deliver treated water from the Tawakoni 42-inch line to the Kaufman 20-inch line near the College Mound SUD delivery point. Additional points will be added for Gastonia Scurry SUD, Becker-Jiba SUD, and North Kaufman WSC.

Fannin County Commissioners Court discussed furnishings, fixtures and equipment for the Justice Center. Acquiring furniture from governmental agencies would streamline the purchasing process. Currently, there is $1 million of General Fund reserves earmarked for furniture in the Justice Center budget. "I would like to see that amount chiseled down so that we get to a fairly low amount," Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham stated. "There are things out there that we are spending on, or may spend on, that are going to squeeze our budget and we don't need to go over budget."

Fannin County Master Gardeners present Fall Gardening 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Derrell Hall Education Center located at 2505 N. Center in Bonham, Texas 75418. You are encouraged to bring your extra collected seeds for an old-fashioned Seed Swap.

4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Derrell Hall Education Center

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

Traffic intending to access SB US 75 will be directed to the next intersection to the north, Randell Lake Road.

At 8 p.m. July 23, until 5 a.m. July 24, the northbound frontage road between Travis Street and Taylor Street will be closed to facilitate the next phase of construction in this area.

The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a special session beginning on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, Texas 75020.

The contractor anticipates starting work on July 22, 2025. The target completion date is July of 2026, officials said.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

(L-R) Bonham Police Captain Melanie Elliott, Bonham Police Chief Andrew Hawkes. Bonham Mayor H. Compton and Bonham Fire Chief Chris Hughes. Join the Bonham Police Department & the Bonham Fire Department for the Battle of the Badges Community Wide Blood Drive, Monday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.