With hundreds of jobs available across industries in Fannin County, the Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) and Workforce Solutions Texoma are partnering to connect local employers with job seekers at the Fannin County Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 15.

October is quickly approaching and Plano has all the fall stops. From the top-ranked haunted house in Texas and family-friendly Halloween celebrations to an iconic international festival and a Dallas staple restaurant's debut at Legacy West, there's plenty to look forward to next month for a variety of audiences.

In public forum, Lisa Loiselle, administrative assistant to the county judge, gave a shoutout to former county employee Rose Schwartz for her assistance during a critical period. In other business, the court approved changes/amendments to the Fannin County Subdivision Regulations, results of a review of the county tax abatement policy should be completed in October, and one commissioner caught a county resident taking gravel off a county road and placing it on his driveway.

This year’s lineup features R&B and soul musician and actress Alexis Ray Parker, genre-blending singer-songwriter D.X.N., indie-country artist David Forsyth, award-winning singer-songwriter Leslie Austin (pictured) and American Idol contestant TRVR?, among others. The evening will be hosted by Jazzi Black, midday personality on 97.9 FM The Beat.

Due to predicted thunderstorms in Thursday’s forecast, the October 1 Discover Durant Fall Concert Series featuring The Wilder Blue with special guest Tanner Legg will move indoors to Lost Street Brewing Co., 109 W. Lost Street in Durant. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with music beginning at 7:00 p.m. The concert remains free and open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating.

1955 – death of James Dean, American actor. James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood in the 1950s, and his impact on cinema and popular culture was profound, although his career lasted only five years. He appeared in just three major films: Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he portrayed a disillusioned and rebellious teenager; East of Eden (1955), which showcased his intense emotional range; and Giant (1956), a sprawling drama. These have been preserved in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for their "cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance." He was killed in a car accident in 1955 at the age of 24, leaving him a lasting symbol of rebellion, youthful defiance, and the restless spirit. For his role in East of Eden, Dean became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The following year, he earned a second nomination for his performance in Giant, making him the only actor to receive two posthumous acting nominations. Dean's film roles and style had a strong impact on Hollywood, capturing the spirit of 1950s youth and creating an enduring legacy that helped shape American pop culture and define rebellious, countercultural attitudes for generations.