Lifestyles
  • Easter Egg rolling on the White House lawn began in 1878 under the Rutherford B. Hayes administration. Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower's connection to Denison makes the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site a natural place to bring this fun tradition to North Texas.
  • For all you adults out there – do you remember when you used to have fun hunting eggs at Easter when you were kids? Well, now is your chance to experience again the excitement of an Easter egg hunt, only this time at dusk and with the opportunity to receive some great prizes. Easter After Dark will start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. There are all sorts of prizes in store for everyone who participates! Prizes will range from candy, automotive supplies, restaurant gift cards and gift certificates all the way up to tickets to the Texas Motor Speedway Nascar race, admission tickets to a number of museums in Dallas and Fort Worth and small and large cash prizes, including one egg with $75!
  • Nathan Graham presents the 2022 Legacy Award to Emily Porter (photo courtesy of Southern Lane Photography)
  • Fannin County AgriLife Extension will host A MATTER OF BALANCE on Tuesdays beginning April 2. This 8-week program will be held at the Bonham TEAM Center at 806 W. 16th Street every Tuesday from April 2-May 21 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please join us if you are concerned about falls, have fallen in the past, have restricted your activities due to falling concerns, or have an interest in improving balance, flexibility, and strength.
  • Austin College invites the public to witness the exact moment of the spring equinox on March 19, in the Oscar C. Page Atrium of the IDEA Center, 1108 E. Richards Street in Sherman, Texas. The event will take place from 1:15 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. in the only solar observatory of its kind on a U.S. college campus.
  • 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.
  • Powder Creek Pavilion has an evening of music from the '70s and '80s set for Saturday, March 16, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
  • GRAB YOUR GREEN and be a part of this lively, family friendly event in historic Downtown Sherman. The parade is an outstanding way to promote a business, get the word out about your community organization or nonprofit, promote an event, laugh and have a good time with family and friends. You can be a kazoo band, a tricycle brigade, roller skating troop, decorated vehicle, dressed up dog walkers, equestrian group all decked out in shamrocks. If you can imagine it and its zany and family friendly and in the spirit of the day, you can add to hilarity of this event.
  • It will be held at the Pecan Gap Community Center located at 110 3rd Street on March 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Small town, big on fun and there is something for everyone including crafts, art and food.
  • The Bonham Public Library dedicated a new free little library in memory of Barbara Gore at Catron Park in Bonham.
  • Frontier Village & Museum in Denison presents "Intro to Seed Starting" by Elizabeth Nevens on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn everything you need to know about what, how, and when to start! Please RSVP to ensure we have enough supplies!
  • Saturday, April 13
  • I'm new to cooking and plan to make corned beef for the first time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year. Do you have any tips to prevent the potential for any foodborne illnesses?
  • The City of McKinney is pleased to announce it has reached a preliminary agreement with Notes Live for the development of a 20,000-seat open-air amphitheater located on 46 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and S.H. 121.
  • Visit the Sam Rayburn House SHS on Wednesday, March 13 from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. to try out some hands-on activities related to bunnies and birds! Make some new animal friends, learn about birds with a bird beak buffet activity, and more! This event is free and open to the public. Tours of the Sam Rayburn House will occur on the hour at our regular admission rates. Picnic tables are available for those who would like to have lunch at the site.
  • On Saturday, March 16, there will be a Kids Painting Party with Jaye Metellus, as well as a Barn Quilt Painting Class from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. led by Carol Reece and Karen Sigler.
  • All ages and skill levels are welcome! Take advantage of our free supply library! You can bring your yarn or supplies to donate.
  • Hailing from the Mountain City of Monterrey, Mexico, Laura Denisse Y Los Brillantes exemplify the legacy of nuestra comunidad (our community) in country music. Touring in support of their recently released album Live in Arlington, Texas, this band brings a beautiful blend of Norteno, Tejano and Country music showcasing their own brand of country Americana and honoring their roots.
  • 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, March 30. 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.
  • The Grayson County Historical Society has asked Mr. Kurt Cichowski to give a March 12 presentation on John Henry "Doc" Holliday, the famed dentist turned lawman/gunslinger, who resided in Denison in 1875.
  • Steaks on Main is a communitywide event created to promote agriculture and Fannin County through a day-long ribeye steak cooking competition, ribeye dinner, and a free concert on the Bonham square. The association is proud to welcome this year’s headliner, Cody Canada and the Departed, to Bonham, Texas for a great evening of live music. With opening acts Waves and Red Stone Revival, it is sure to be a show that you won’t want to miss!
  • TRF Camp Build is a unique, free co-ed electrical mini-day camp tailored for current 6th-8th graders. The deadline for registration is March 31, 2024. Free day of construction, skills, and fun on May 18 in Sherman. Space is limited.
  • The 19th annual Garden, Lawn and Home Expo is rapidly approaching and will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Fannin County Multipurpose Complex located at 700 FM 87, Bonham, TX. This event focuses on horticultural topics and may include flower gardening, native plants, and EarthKind® practices. photo by Allen Rich
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bad Moon Rising has been performing all over the United States, and they have a reputation for being one of the best Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute bands around. The band members are all passionate about Creedence Clearwater Revival's music, and they put on a high-energy show that will get you singing along to all of your favorite CCR songs.
  • We have many herbs here in Texas but only some of them are native. Come and learn how our plant world changed.
  • You are invited to join us at Harmony House on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., to hear the tantalizing songs of Buddy Mondlock from Nashville, TN.
  • The story of Anne Frank and her family's struggles while hiding, capturing the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence; their fear, hope, laughter, and grief. Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!"
  • Hopefully an easy cleanup day to remove any fallen tree branches, pile up leaves, and flag hard-to-see gravestones in preparation for a mapping of the cemetery by Texas Cemetery Restoration on March 11.