Five candidates will vie for the position of Fannin County Judge. Other contested races include Pct. 2 commissioner, Pct. 4 commissioner, county treasurer, and Justice of the Peace for Pct 2.

John Burnett was sworn in as the new mayor of Bonham. Kevin Hayes took the oath to be the new mayor pro tem and Colby Davis was named the Employee of the Quarter at the Bonham City Council meeting.

The Holly Jolly Drink Tour at the Legacy West North Pole features handcrafted holiday cocktails to put you in the holiday spirit. Guests will sip holiday cheer with selections including the Holiday Margarita, Coconut Eggnog Martini, Sweater Weather, Frosted Fir, Sugar Plum Solstice, Cranberry Mule and Merry Miso in the heart of Plano’s premier lifestyle destination.

The Fannin County Museum of History invites the public to enjoy this wonderful exhibit of cast-iron toys.

From smart toys and tablets to e-bikes and tools, batteries power many of the most popular gifts each holiday season. This year, Americase, a Texas-based global leader in the design and manufacture of custom packaging solutions for the safe transport and storage of lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous materials, is encouraging families and shippers to take a few easy precautions to extend battery life and ensure safe handling.

Nancy Russell of Twisted Limb Creations holds one of her recent glass creations. Russell, one of 16 vendors set up inside Creative Arts Center for Sweets, Spirits & Sparkles, specializes in hand-turned items wood and acrylics.