Experience a fantastic night of country music at Powder Creek Pavilion June 21 with the debut performance of the Todd Freeman Band, Bulletproof!

Curbside debris pickup will begin the morning of Monday, June 23 in the highlighted area of the map in the graphic. The grapple truck will work east of Center Street starting at Russell Avenue, moving south to Highway 56. Progress will be dependent on the amount of debris and accessibility. PLEASE keep cars off the road and place your green debris away from utilities, poles and mailboxes.

This year would have been Audie Murphy's 100th birthday. Join us for a special celebration on Saturday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. as actor Duffy Hudson performs his one man Audie Murphy show at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. There will be free admission for this event and a hot dog dinner will be served thirty minutes prior to the performance.

In 2023, 914 bicyclists and pedestrians died in traffic crashes in Texas. It's part of a rising trend in recent years as pedestrian deaths went up 22% and bicyclist fatalities increased 58% from 2019-2023.

United Flyball League International will be back at the Multipurpose Complex June 21-22, with dog relay teams from Oklahoma and Texas competing, including four of the fastest teams in North America. Competition begins at 8:00 a.m. and goes all day Saturday and Sunday.

1942 – World War II: A Japanese submarine surfaces near the Columbia River in Oregon, firing 17 shells at Fort Stevens in one of only a handful of attacks by Japan against the United States mainland. The Bombardment of Fort Stevens occurred in June 1942, in the American Theater and the Pacific Theater of World War II. The Imperial Japanese submarine I-25 fired on Fort Stevens, which defended the Oregon side of the Columbia River's Pacific entrance. The Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-25, commanded by Akiji Tagami, had been assigned to sink enemy shipping and attack the enemy on land with its 14 cm deck gun. Transporting a Yokosuka E14Y seaplane, the submarine was manned by a crew of 97. On 21 June 1942, I-25 had entered U.S. coastal waters, following fishing boats to avoid the mine fields in the area. Late that night, Commander Tagami ordered his crew to surface his submarine at the mouth of the Columbia River. His target was Fort Stevens, which dated to the American Civil War and was armed with more or less obsolete Endicott era artillery, including 12 inch mortars and several 10 inch and 6 inch disappearing guns. Tagami ordered the deck gun crew to open fire on Fort Stevens' Battery Russell. Surprisingly, his shots were harmless, in part because the fort's commander, Colonel Carl S. Doney, ordered an immediate blackout. Doney also refused to permit his men to return fire, which would have revealed their position. Spotting the enemy gun flashes with a depression position finder indicated the submarine was out of range. Most Japanese rounds landed in a nearby baseball field or a swamp, although one landed close to Battery Russell and another next to a concrete pillbox. One round damaged several large telephone cables, the only real damage that Tagami caused. A total of seventeen explosive shells were fired at the fort. United States Army Air Forces planes on a training mission spotted the I-25 and called in her location for an A-29 Hudson bomber to attack. The bomber found the target, but the I-25 successfully dodged the falling bombs and submerged undamaged. Even though there were no injuries and very little damage, the Japanese attack on Fort Stevens along with the Aleutian Islands Campaign the same month helped create the 1942 full-scale West Coast invasion scare. Thereafter, rolls of barbed wire would be strung from Point Adams, near the mouth of the Columbia River, southward in case of an invasion. The Fort Stevens shelling marked the only time that a military base in the contiguous United States was attacked by the Axis Powers during World War II, and was the second time a continental U.S. military base was attacked by an enemy since the bombing of Dutch Harbor two weeks earlier.

Texans will soon experience a more streamlined process for receiving metal license plates when they purchase a car from a dealer, thanks to a new state law. Under House Bill 718,...

Margaret Kincannon will discuss her book about war action in China and supplies proved by flights "over the hump." Admission is free and all are invited.

Vertex Ranch owners Jesse and Mary Matlock are proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Fannin County.

The Honey Grove Library & Learning Center was recently selected as a recipient of the 2025 TLA-HEB Summer at the Library Grant.

The McKinney City Council approved a resolution on June 17 to accept a $7,000,000 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), paving the way for important safety upgrades for Taxiway A at McKinney National Airport (TKI).

As part of First United Bank's Health & Wellness Pillar, we are hosting a free CPR certification class, open to the public.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The City of Bonham has planned for green debris to be picked up curbside the week of June 23, 2025. This gives residents the opportunity to collect trees, limbs and vegetative debris and place them near the edge of their property. It must not be near any utility service (gas meters, water meters, utility poles) mailboxes, and should not be in the street or roadway.

This Declaration continuing a local state of disaster shall be effective for thirty (30) days on and from its date of issuance, provided however that this declaration may be terminated before the expiration of thirty days by subsequent order of the Mayor, and may be continued or renewed beyond thirty days from its date of issuance only with the consent of the City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas.

Save the date for a spectacular evening at the 48th Annual Lights Over Lake Bonham Fireworks Show on Friday, July 4th ( Rain Date July 5).

Volunteers with Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief (SBTC Disaster Relief) are helping residents in Bonham following the June 8 storm damage.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

A 20-year political vendetta apparently spearheaded by Lauri Blake, a former district judge who was recently admonished by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, and Richard Glaser, a former DA in Fannin County, may finally be over now that Dallas DA John Creuzot has filed a motion to dismiss the final four criminal indictments in the Fannin County Courthouse restoration case due to insufficient evidence.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, June 16, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

On June 16, at 8:00 p.m. the westbound SH-91 traffic will be detoured onto the new pavement and will be able to continue on the southbound frontage road or access the entrance ramp to southbound US 75.

In response to the recent tornado and extended power outages in Fannin County, the North Texas Food Bank is partnering with Feeding Fannin to host a special mobile pantry distribution to support families facing food insecurity—whether due to physical storm damage or spoiled groceries caused by power loss. This distribution will occur Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. (or while supplies last) at the Multipurpose Complex located at 700 FM 87, Bonham TX 75418.

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. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 6/12/2025.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 6/12/2025.

No Kings is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to what some see as the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.

Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group and its CEO, Mehrdad Moayedi, have announced one of the largest master-planned communities in fast-growing Grayson County. Excavation at Platinum Ranch will begin in Q4 2025 on nearly 2,000 acres with prominent frontage along the Grayson County Toll Road and easy access to Preston Road, which is less than one mile east of the development.

The timing of six criminal indictments in the courthouse restoration case had already raised eyebrows when these serious charges were handed down just prior to the retirements of former district attorney Richard Glaser and former district judge Laurine Blake. Now, Fannin County residents are finally being advised that two of the six indictments have already been dismissed for lack of evidence. To make matters worse, those two dismissals for lack of evidence against architects David Chase and Anne Stimmel were handed down May 22, 2025 -- almost a month ago -- yet the public was never notified of this important development. The question now is, will this be the beginning of a long series of countersuits the county taxpayers could be liable for in years to come?

Mayor H Compton has issued a disaster declaration for the City of Bonham due to severe storm damage that the city suffered from a weather event on June 8, 2025. This allows the city to take enhanced measures to protect lives, support emergency response efforts, and address damage to property.

The City of Bonham, TX is currently in the response and recovery emergency management stage after a severe weather event that impacted our entire community Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Chris Clark (center) was named Employee of the Quarter for the City of Bonham.

Chris Clark (center) was named Employee of the Quarter for the City of Bonham. Clark is the youth librarian who used his connections with Native Americans to highlight the library needs with the Choctaw Nation. Clark organized giving away free trees for Earth Day this year. Clark was praised for his fantastic commitment to his work at the library.

The City of McKinney invites the community to come together in honor of Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and unity, at the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Finch Park. New to this year’s event is a Juneteenth drone show featuring 200 drones with a tribute display of art, history, and community. The festival will also feature food trucks, live music, and performances, including gospel, jazz, and R&B.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Severe storms hit Bonham Sunday night, June 8, 2025. City crews are working with many other organizations to clear fallen trees and restore power to local residents and businesses.

Due to a power outage and reduced system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Gober MUD,0740024, public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption

Due to a power outage and reduced system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Ravenna Nunnelee WSC,0740036, public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands /face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc).

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced the closure of northbound US 75 right lane from Morton Street to Texoma Drive and Exit 70-Texoma Drive starting on Monday, June 9, (Weather Permitting) beginning at 7:30 p.m. and remaining closed until Wednesday, June 11, at 6 a.m.

Bill Cox was elected mayor

McKinney residents will soon notice new additions to city streets and sidewalks as the first phase of a comprehensive wayfinding signage program begins installation this week. The citywide wayfinding program marks a major investment in improving public navigation, enhancing the visitor experience, and supporting local businesses, parks, and cultural sites.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced the closure of northbound US 75 right lane from Morton Street to Texoma Drive and Exit 70-Texoma Drive starting on Sunday, June 8, (Weather Permitting) beginning at 7:30 p.m. and remaining closed until Tuesday, June 10, at 6:00 a.m.

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. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

Welcome the start of warm summer days with Bonham State Park’s Summer Outdoor EXPO on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Poised on the water’s edge, enjoy a cool dip while experiencing what history and nature have to offer with the experts from across the southern United States. Workshops, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and guided hikes are just a few things you could expect to experience at Bonham State Park.

5:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025 at Bonham City Hall

Please Save the Date! Saturday, June 7th! Our next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event! Open to residents of Cooke, Grayson, and Fannin Counties. Bring your household chemicals, pesticides, automotive fluids, and more! Please note that we ARE NOT accepting latex paint at this event.

Jeff Rice shows off one of many big walleye landed on the last trip. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Fans from across the globe will gather to witness the pinnacle of volleyball action at this state-of-the-art venue.

Bois d'Arc Lake: GOOD. water normal stain; 83 degrees; 1.67 feet above pool. Bass are good early in the morning around shallow bushes and main lake pockets with topwaters like frogs and buzz baits. Flukes and senko type baits are good mid morning.

The hot baits for the best catches of trout during this week’s heat streak have been scented artificial worms, mostly bubblegum pink.

The best female golfers in the world, including Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson, take on Fields Ranch East this week, starting on Thursday, June 19.

The Paris American 10u All Star team competed in the District All Star Tournament this past weekend. The Paris 10U All Stars are led by head coach Garrett Sadler with assistants Landon Cope and Matt McGill.

The tournament will raise funds for Shriners and Scottish Rights Hospitals for children and the Fannin County Food Bank.

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship plays for the first time in Texas. That same weekend women's football crowns a champion at the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys

Bois d'Arc Lake - There is a good bass bite in pond weed with popping or walking frogs 1-4 feet. Offshore bite has picked up as fish transition to pond dams and brush in 17-25 feet of water.

Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass good on Alabama rig, bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, flukes, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, small lures and spinnerbaits.

They are catching smallmouth bass in 2-4 feet of water and throwing a Ned rig with a green pumpkin, worm-style bait or creature bait on about a 1/8-ounce chartreuse jighead.

Cotter Trout Dock says that mornings on White River begin with a near-perfect floating level.

Luke's first deer rifle was a 30-30 and he still considers it a good caliber for East Texas hunting. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Hamp Kennedy from Texas was fishing the Beaver Dam tailwater in northwest Arkansas with guide Austin Kennedy recently when he landed this impressive 24-inch brown trout.

(L-R) Mayce Marek, Garrett Freeman and Jill White are three of five Lions who qualified for the 2025 CNFR | photo by East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

Our big fish have returned from the spawn and the mud is starting to settle and we can fish pretty much anywhere in the main lake now. Things are looking good again around here and we are blessed!

Celebrated chefs, unmatched views and new pricing solidify Bellagio Fountain Club as the premier Las Vegas Grand Prix experience

Luke placed a corn feeder adjacent to his heavily loaded pear tree in hopes of giving the wild hogs invading his place something other than his delicious pears to eat. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Bois d'Arc Lake: GOOD - Morning bass bite has picked up. Grassy or weed areas around main lake points and secondary points are good with spook type baits and poppers in 1-4 feet of water.

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said the bite is on, and the anglers on the White River around Cotter are catching trout on the first cast in the morning, on the last cast in the afternoon and on a whole lot of casts in between.