Imagine a simple clay bowl on the table, its surface rough and unpolished. It is empty, its hollow center, a quiet reminder of the pain and silence many carry within.

Sandy Barber and Jessie Bryant wearing jeans that Sandy mended. While we celebrate finding great deals on new clothes, what happens after the purchase often tells a less impressive story. The upcoming Texoma Earth Day Festival (April 26, 2025) offers practical solutions through four textile-focused attractions: a creative trashion show, booths featuring upcycled fashions, a free children's clothing swap, and a textile recycling drop-off point.

Spring is in full bloom, and so is the excitement for the Denton County Master Gardener Association's (DCMGA) Annual Plant Sale! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (or until inventory runs out) at the North Texas Fairgrounds, located at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton, TX. This year's event has expanded to accommodate a wider selection of plants, parking, and gardening resources, all under the shelter of the fairground barns—making it a rain-or-shine event. ​

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

On Friday, April 25 at 10:00 p.m., festivalgoers will be treated to the alternative rock of Silversun Pickups on the WFAA Main Stage. The party continues Saturday as Hoobastank takes the WFAA Main Stage at 10:00 p.m. Sunday’s headliner is Wade Bowen, presented by KHYI 95.3 The Range. Texas born and bred and a Red Raider alum, Bowen digs deep in the Red Dirt country music sounds that define the great states of Texas and Oklahoma.

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Grayson County Master Gardeners will host a spot at the annual Doc Holliday festival on Main Street in Denison, Texas. Visit us to learn what Grayson County Master Gardeners do and how to become one. Being a Master Gardener enriches your knowledge of horticulture and benefits the community. The Texas Master Gardener Handbook and a Texas Native Handbook will be displayed.

May dates for Feeding Fannin Distributions are May 6 in Ladonia and May 21 in Bonham.

Addison is where memories happen – its well known as the place North Texans come to gather and celebrate with great music, food and fun. The Town’s legendary special events attract tens of thousands of people with talented musical guests, memorable visual displays, immersive experiences and more. For 2025, Addison’s signature festivals Taste Addison, Addison Kaboom Town!® and Addison Oktoberfest will return.

POSTPONED...new date to be determined

Don't miss a free and enchanting acoustic concert by the Houston Family, & The Sweet Song String Band at Powder Creek Pavilion this Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

The Denison Genealogical Society is pleased to announce their upcoming meeting on April 30, 2025 1:30 p.m., at the Frontier Village, located at 111 R. C. Vaughan Rd, Denison, TX 75020.

BBQ with all the trimmings will be served 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Donations are needed for the upkeep of Belfountain, Siloam and New Union Cemeteries.

April 21 – Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church, Sherman, 7:30 p.m.
April 28 – Grayson County College Cruce Stark Auditorium, Denison, 7:30 p.m.

Lots of classes and events are being planned for this spring at the Creative Arts Center. Art Camp registration has also opened.

Mowing is the single most important aspect of cemetery maintenance and also the most expensive. Costs have increased steadily every year. Donations are our biggest source of revenue. Willow Wild has undergone a remarkable transformation since last fall. Fence lines have been cleared, and trees have been trimmed. Dead trees have been removed. The grounds are cleared and cleaned. In a month or so, it will be beautiful. We need your help to keep it looking the way our community deserves.

Maria Espinoza never imagined a routine walk to school with her 6-year-old son would turn into a life-altering tragedy. But in an instant, a distracted driver jumped the curb, striking her son and trapping him beneath the vehicle.

A recent study found that 7 out of 10 women consume creatine below recommended amounts.

The Dancehall Troubadours is a new band with experienced players. This is a top-shelf country & classic rock band based out of the Paris area with a long history of playing Northeastern Texas. Put on your dancing shoes and scoot around our dance floor.

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site is inviting the public to come and enjoy various Easter activities at the site during the "Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House" on Saturday, April 19. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an egg hunt, or “scramble”, on the grounds followed by Easter-themed crafts, and the classic Victorian optical illusion toy, thaumatropes. Yard games will also be available for play throughout the event. Site staff advise that visitors arrive early for the egg hunt.

2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Savoy Church of Christ

Indoor and outdoor seating available with live music, garden tours and maybe even finding an Easter egg or two!

Mamma Mia! will run April 15-27, 2025 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the irresistible musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island paradise, all unfolding to the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, has now been seen live on stage by 70 million people across the world and turned into two record-breaking movies.

Red River Arts Fest is coming up on May 3. Creative Arts Center is excited to partner with Heritage Days, which will have even more fun planned around the downtown square on the same day! We are currently seeking Art Vendors and Food Trucks.

The third offering for our season is Jekyll & Hyde. Presented at the Lyric Studios Space and based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and features a thrilling score of pop-rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse.

Ector Masonic Lodge #687 would like to give a special "Thank you!" to all who enjoyed the recent fish fry.

The Creative Arts Center of Bonham has thrilling news for our supporters and the North Texas arts community. Mark your calendars for April 17, 2025, when your contribution can make twice the impact.

Christmas may be a ways away, but Christmas in July is just around the corner! RSVP today for our quarterly Lunch & Learn happening on Thursday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and come hear all about what Fannin County Toys for Tots has planned for this year!

Family Promise of Grayson County (FPGC) recently received a $20,000 grant from Clayton, ensuring that families with minor children in Grayson County receive the support they need to stay safely housed.

Friday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.