You are invited to the fifth annual Spirit of Giving Community Christmas Party from 10:00 a.m. until noon Saturday, November 17 at First Presbyterian Church, 818 N. Main, Bonham.

Over the past 14 years, many generous people have built and donated some amazing playhouses to be auctioned to raise money for Fannin County Family Crisis Center clients and their needs. This year should be equally amazing. Here is a playhouse from the past that kids really loved!

A common cooking mistake led to this kitchen fire. "Water and oil don't mix. In fact, putting the pan of hot grease into water can cause a fireball," said McKinney Fire Marshal Mike Smith.

Report: November 7, 1000 W. 10th St., Reporting Officer-Cpl. Kevin Connors. A call for service was received in reference to an Assault.

The Bonham Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in the Third Annual Holiday Wine Stroll & Taste of Bonham coming up Saturday, December 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Stroll the downtown square of Bonham and shop in our finest retail stores as you enjoy tastings from area Texas wineries and food samplings from favorite local restaurants!

The City of Bonham is implementing an Employee of the Month award, as well as an Employee of the Year award and the initial Employee of the Month award was presented to Lib Stowe during the regular meeting of Bonham City Council on Monday, November 12, 2018. Councilmember Wayne Moore made the presentation. Each Employee of the Month receives four hours of paid time off and a $50 gift certificate. At the end of the year, the Employee of the Year will receive eight hours of paid time off and a $250 gift certificate. The awards are part of an initiative to provide more incentives and improve morale among city employees.

On November 17, The Sherman Museum will be having half-priced admissions during normal 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. hours for all who show up with non-perishable canned goods. The Sherman Museum will then deliver the canned food to the local food pantry to aid those in need for Thanksgiving. There will be also be Thanksgiving themed arts and crafts.

Fannin County Family Crisis Center is now providing the Community Christmas that was previously at Bonham Fire Department. Sign-up will be Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 13

From 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12, to Tuesday, Nov. 20, the two left lanes of northbound US 75 will be closed from 15th Street to Parker Road.

5:30 p.m. Monday, November 12

Tickets are on sale now for the Soups On! Dinner and Concert at the Creative Arts Center, Friday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. Great homemade soups from local cooks are on the menu and the Say No More Ensemble will perform a concert of Christmas and other selections. The ensemble is led by Jerry Rizzi and members include Wanda Ortiz, the bass player for the Bonham Big Band Express. This is the final Wine Down for the 2018 year and wineries will be at the event for those wishing to purchase wine.

Grayson County Republican Women will meet at noon on Friday, November 16, at Fulbelli's Restaurant in Kelly Square. Judge Bill Magers will officiate at the installation of 2019 officers.

In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday, Nov. 11.

Join us from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. November 15 as we welcome Alan McDonald, Community Bank President, to First United in Bonham.

In honor of the tremendous service law enforcement and fire departments provide to our community, the Bethlehem Baptist Church - The House of Bread family - invites you to our 4th Annual "Day of Thanks" Luncheon, as we show our appreciation for all that you do. We will prepare a hot lunch on Saturday, November 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During this time period, on duty and off duty officers, dispatchers and firefighters/paramedics can stop by sit down and eat, or pick up to-go a well-balanced hot meal.

The McKinney Fire Department and McKinney Independent School District (MISD) are teaming up to save lives. On Nov. 9, MFD will provide 'Hands-Only CPR' training immediately before the start of the McKinney High School vs. McKinney Boyd High School football game. It will take place at McKinney IDS's new stadium that can hold up to 12,000 people. Please join us as we train thousands of people to save a life. It is likely the life you save will be a family member or a loved one.

Bring a non-perishable food item or toy to the Bonham Christmas Parade and receive a FREE 5x7 photo with Santa!

First United Bank® would like to announce Alan McDonald as the new Community Bank President of Bonham, Texas.

"Honoring All Who Have Served" and continue to serve is the theme for the 27th Annual Veteran's Vigil at A&M-Commerce scheduled for November 8. The Vigil will begin with a reception at 9:00 a.m. in the foyer outside of the RSC Conference Rooms. The opening ceremony will follow at 9:30 a.m. in the conference rooms. After the opening, a vigil flame will be lit in the walking mall area outside the RSC and burn continuously until it is extinguished at the closing ceremony scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

The man was identified as Jacob Archibald, 40, of Anna, Texas.

Report: October 31, 1500 BL Old Ector Road, Reporting Officer-Ptl. Kolton Phillips. A call for service was received in reference to an Unattended Death.

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Organizers of this year's Festival of Flight would like to thank the following sponsors...

The City of McKinney is pleased to announce Jennifer Arnold as Director of Planning. Arnold most recently held the position of Planning Manager and first joined the city in 2007.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson counties during the week of Nov. 5, 2018.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 6 at Bonham City Hall

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The award-winning Jarvis Christian College Choir will be in concert in Paris, Texas on November 4, 2018. The concert is free to the public and will be held at First Christian Church 780 20th NE, Paris, Texas starting at 2:00 p.m. This inspiring choir travels the nation annually and is coming to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the First Christian Church in Paris, Texas.

As the hands on our clocks fall back Nov. 4, the McKinney Fire Department (MFD) wants you to think about an important way to move fire safety forward as a priority in your home. The time changes twice a year are good time to remember to check your smoke alarm and change the batteries.