Two new volunteers joined the CASA team. Judge Blake swore them in on September 27, 2025.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026

A nationally replicable model for faith-based housing and family stability. Jericho Village’s innovative HousingPLUS Model demonstrates pathway from housing instability to long-term self-sufficiency.

Have you ever wondered why groundwater is legally considered private property in Texas but state property in other states in the United States? Or why the Edwards Aquifer is managed differently than the rest of Texas’ groundwater? And how much legal authority do groundwater districts have?

The first day of early voting is Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The 2026 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class in Denton County on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Texas Women’s University Student Union at Hubbard Hall (Southeast Ballroom) in Denton. There is no cost to attend this class, no pre-registration is required, and you do not have to be a resident of Denton County to attend.

As the upcoming election approaches, I would like to share several important updates to help voters prepare and feel confident when participating in the election process.

Fort Inglish Village in Bonham has officially opened its doors! So, come on out and visit Fort Inglish and discover the fascinating history of one of the oldest towns in Texas! You will go back in time to 1836 and learn how the town of Bonham begin!

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the southbound mainlanes beginning at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Feb. 23 until Feb. 24.

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 8, 2025.

Mouzon Bass, III, 60, of Highland Park, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Lance Wilson, 57, of Allen, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Calf Creek Lane at Calf Creek
Whitney Road at Calf Creek
OB Groner Road at Choctaw Creek
Plainview Road at Harris Creek

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

If anyone still has hope of a civil and orderly meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court, apparently they will have to wait until a different county judge is wielding the gavel. Even as inspectors were on the roof of the Justice Center on Tuesday morning to determine if taxpayers will be out another million dollars for a proper roof on a building that was purchased "as is," Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham made another attempt to deflect by complaining about the condition of the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse. All four commissioners confronted Cunningham over another attempt to point fingers at others while the budget of a Justice Center that was supposed to cost $11 million may now approach $20 million.

Bonham City Council called for an election on May 2 for three council member positions, plus mayor and city charter amendments.

TxDOT officials announced upcoming nightly full closures of the following roadways beginning at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. beginning on the following dates: Feb. 8, Feb. 9, Feb. 10, Feb. 11, and Feb. 12.

Does your company offer materials for gardening, home, and lawn? Looking for an enjoyable way to reach customers? Fannin County Master Gardeners are on the lookout for vendors, sponsors, and food trucks for this year’s event. Last year’s attendance was around 400. Vendor benefits to your company include sales on the day of the event, new customer leads for future sales, local and statewide publicity for your company in flyers, news articles, Facebook, and radio prior to the event.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Asher Oaks, a nearly 27-acre community, will feature modern homes and neighborhood amenities, providing small-town living with regional connectivity; construction begins this month.

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Derrell Hall Educational Center

5:30 p.m. February 9, 2026 at Bonham City Hall

In a general election and a special election that will be held simultaneously May 2, 2026, Bonham voters will go to the polls to elect councilmembers to represent Ward 1, Ward 4, Ward 5, and a mayor to serve out a one-year unexpired term.

Officers from the Commerce Police Department and the East Texas A&M University Police Department were involved in a public safety response incident that occurred earlier this morning in the City of Commerce.

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.

The 2026 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class in Grayson County on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Grayson College Center for Workplace Learning Auditorium in Denison. There is no cost to attend this class, no pre-registration is required, and you do not have to be a resident of Grayson County to attend.

The 11th Annual Captain Tim La Vergne Sr. Memorial Blood Drive will be hosted by the Bonham Police Department, the La Vergne Family, and Texoma Regional Blood Center.

Laroyce Antoine Lambert was charged by federal complaint with the offense of attempted interference of commerce by robbery on February 5, 2026.

Fannin County Amateur Radio Club is hosting a training session February 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m after a short business section. Fannin County ARC invites you to join us.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the southbound US 75 exit to Blythe Road will be closed for few hours from Feb. 9, 8 p.m. to Feb. 10, 5:00 a.m.

With an already suspect roof at the Fannin County Justice Center now leaking in multiple places and the project costing taxpayers twice as much as they were told, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham tried to deflect from his budget-busting Justice Center project with yet another rage-filled rant about the condition of the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse during Tuesday's regular meeting Fannin County Commissioners Court.

Due to dangerous conditions that could lead to fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County has extended a countywide ban on all outdoor burning.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced upcoming nightly full closures of the following roadways beginning at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. on the following dates: Feb. 2 to Feb. 3, Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, and Feb. 5 to Feb. 6.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the US 75 frontage roads in Howe will be converted to one-way traffic on Feb. 4. This one-way conversion will happen on both the east and west sides of US 75 from Hanning Street to FM 902.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum is proud to celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first Black person to earn a pilot’s license and the first American woman to earn an international pilot’s license. This interactive exhibit provides the perfect way to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Black History Month as well as the 100th anniversary of Coleman’s tragic death.

Fannin County Republican Party Chairman Darren York welcomes the crowd to the Fannin County Republican Party County Candidate Forum on Saturday, January 31 at the Roy Floyd Community Center. The last day to register to vote is Monday, February 2, 2026 and early voting begins Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Although there is a statewide delay in mailing new voter registration cards, voters are allowed to present an acceptable government-issued photo ID.

Photos from Alarcon Sanchez’s social media posts, showing a man holding AR-style rifles.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting February 2, 2026.