Chi Lambda recently awarded a generous educational grant to the Fannin Literacy Council. The funds will be used to continue the mission of the Fannin Literacy Council: “Promoting Lifelong Learning” in Fannin County.

Ted Wilson will present a discussion of the genealogy from his various family lines of Major David Wilson out of North Carolina, and the Titsworth family from Fannin County, Texas in the 1850s.

Landing this summer at North Park Baptist Church this week is Theater For Hope’s latest musical production, The Wizard of Oz. This production is based on L. Frank Baum’s book and adapted from the classic motion picture The Wizard of Oz with music and lyrics written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg and background music by Herbert Stothart. This production is sponsored by Noteworthy Repairs.

The Bonham Police Department is partnering with Fannin County, TX Toys for Tots this July to ensure that every child in Fannin County has a special gift to open this Christmas season. We are kicking the season off early with a "Cram the Cruiser" event which will start on Tuesday, July 1 and continue through Thursday, July 31. We will have a Bonham Police Cruiser with designated event signage parked in front of Bonham City Hall located at 514 Chestnut St. Bonham, TX 75418 the entire month of July. We are asking the community to "Cram the Cruiser" with unwrapped toys.

Dallas' most scenic spot to sip and be seen, Waterproof at The Statler, will host the city’s best Ladies Night from 9:00 p.m. to midnight every other Thursday this summer.

Dates for Feeding Fannin: Ladonia July 1, Bonham July 16

The Creative Arts Center continues to have lots of classes and activities going on this summer, including a wide variety of art and yoga classes for all ages, the Quilt Hop, a Kidz Krew play and a Meet & Greet with authors of the book Art Makes Magic.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café now open in West Grove McKinney, TX - The rapidly growing fast casual restaurant featuring crepes and more debuts second DFW area location

The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Some simple precautions around the home can reduce the risk of their bite. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) has announced that Cris Zertuche Wong has been named Chair of the Foundation's Board of Directors beginning this month. Wong will serve a two-year term as Board Chair through June 30, 2027.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Preschool-Age 4 classes meet every Wednesday at 9:45am-11:00am at the library, (must be accompanied by an adult).

Hooper's Hope Women's Cancer Support Group supports all women that have or have had any type cancer. We meet the second Monday of each month.

Red River Station in Saint Jo welcomes The Damn Quails with special guest Dustin Perkins on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Cool off this summer with a splash of fun at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site's annual Water Balloon Fest! The event is free and open to the public, and Tropical Sno will be on-site offering refreshing snow cones for purchase.

Get ready to groove to the sounds of your favorite tunes with TNT & The Smokin' Horn Section, a high-energy 9-piece band featuring a powerful 4-piece horn section. Don't miss this chance to experience the excitement of classic rock and R&B with a full horn section, performed by a group of professional musicians.

This summer visit the Fannin County Museum of History in Bonham and we will give you a FREE stamped postcard to send to a relative or friend. (You have your address book in your phone!)

Activities for children, teens and adults

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Motorcyclist Brendan Johnson donated his black leather jacket to TxDOT for use in motorcycle safety messages. Tragically, he never saw the campaign because he was killed in a motorcycle crash. In the more than 9,000 motorcycle crashes in Texas last year, 585 motorcyclists were killed. These crashes can be prevented if drivers learn to share the road and watch out for motorcycles.

One quarter of the total traffic fatalities in Texas in 2024 were DUI-alcohol related.

The City of McKinney is proud to invite residents and visitors to its annual Red, White and BOOM! Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 4, featuring a full day of hometown fun and a breathtaking fireworks show at a new lakeside location.

Water-rich snacks like watermelon and berries can help guests stay cool and comfortable throughout Fourth of July festivities. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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).

Since its inception in 1985, one of the nation’s most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison. Rated by USA Today as one of the top fireworks shows in the country, the celebration is townwide, with watch parties at many of Addison’s 200+ restaurants (the Town has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S.!), 22 hotels, and at a limited-capacity party in the 12-acre Addison Circle Park. The world-renowned fireworks and the incredible Addison Airport Airshow can be seen from anywhere in town.

Ladonia is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual 4th of July Firework Display, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.