In a special presentation, Bonham Mayor John Burnett (left) became the latest person to receive a custom writing pen fashioned out of local bois d'arc wood, courtesy of local bois d'arc craftsman David Keene. Burnett was sworn in as mayor on December 8, 2025, after former mayor H. Compton resigned in order to enter the race for Fannin County judge.

I am a lifelong resident of Fannin County and a proud member of the Dodd City community. I’m running for Fannin County Commissioner, Precinct 4 because I believe our county deserves practical, results-driven leadership from someone who truly understands the area and the people who live here. I currently serve as Mayor of Dodd City, where I’ve worked hard to improve infrastructure, maintain responsible budgeting, and strengthen city services.

On a cool morning along the West Fork of the Trinity River, NRI researchers waded carefully through flowing water to check a series of mussel silos submerged along the riverbed. These silos, concrete domes with a central opening that houses juvenile mussels and allows water to flow through, are a part of a project examining how water quality influences mussel growth and survival. The field team is led by research associate Rachel Carpenter and supported by Dr. Charles Randklev, research scientist and head of NRI’s freshwater mussel program.

This January 23, bestselling author Chloe Gong will visit the Sherman Public Library and Sherman ISD for AuthorFest 2026. This is the 39th time that the library and school district have joined together for this exciting event, which gives our local community the opportunity to meet notable writers in person. (photo credit One Grid Studio)

Tickets and tables are on sale now for the second annual Taste of Chocolate Gala. This event will be Saturday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Complex. Guests can enjoy listening to live jazz music, featuring Brad Silwood on the saxophone, watch local artists paint and then bid on those creations in the live auction. Belle Rae’s will be serving up a buffet dinner. Guests will get two drink tickets and can choose from Neighbors Place Wines, beers, soft drinks or water. There will also, of course, be a chocolate candy and dessert bar, including chocolate fountains.

1968 – Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison. At Folsom Prison (also known as Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison) is the first live album by American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, released by Columbia Records on May 6, 1968. It was recorded at Folsom State Prison, California, on January 13, 1968. After his 1955 song "Folsom Prison Blues," Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison. His idea was delayed until 1967, when personnel changes at Columbia Records saw Bob Johnston placed in charge of producing Cash's material. Cash had controlled his drug-abuse problems and was seeking to resuscitate his career after several years of limited success. Backed by June Carter, Carl Perkins and the Tennessee Three, Cash performed two shows at Folsom State Prison. Despite little initial promotion by Columbia, At Folsom Prison reached number one on the Top Country Charts and the top 15 of the national album chart. The lead single, a performance of "Folsom Prison Blues," was Cash's first top-40 hit since 1964's "Understand Your Man." At Folsom Prison received positive reviews and revitalized Cash's career. At the 11th Annual Grammy Awards in 1969, it won for Best Album Notes, and "Folsom Prison Blues" won for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male. Cash recorded three more live albums in prisons: At San Quentin (1969), På Österåker (1973) and A Concert Behind Prison Walls (1976). At Folsom Prison was re-released with additional tracks in 1999, and again in 2018 for Record Store Day. It was certified triple platinum in 2003 for American sales exceeding 3.4 million. It has been cited by numerous critics as one of the greatest albums and was included in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.