This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 21, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the FM 691 underpass. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on July 21, until 5:00 a.m. on July 22. Detours will be posted for drivers to follow during the closure.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Fallon Drive. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on July 21, until 5:00 a.m. on July 22, to facilitate the paving of the FM 691 bridge deck.

It is important to note that an indictment is a formal charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt and that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Derrell Hall Education Center

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The Sam Rayburn Museum is pleased to announce the launch of a major capital improvement project. The planned changes to the historic building include essential drainage and foundation repair and maintenance; enhancements to both the main and accessible entrances; and landscaping upgrades. The Rayburn Museum, located in Bonham, Texas, is a division of the Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.

The local rally in Sherman is part of Good Trouble Lives On — a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action rooted in the legacy of the civil rights movement and inspired by John Lewis' call to make "good trouble, necessary trouble." Speakers will be Dr. Al Hambrick, President NAACP Grayson Branch, and Dr. Jeannine Hatt, Pediatrician.

The job fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 17 at AT&T Stadium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central. Offering free registration to transitioning military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Bonham City Council took a moment during a regular meeting Monday, July 14, 2025 to recognize two of Bonham's finest for exemplary action far above and beyond the call of duty. Bonham Police Chief Andrew Hawkes presented a Merit Award to Bonham Police Officer Cody Trauer for a compassionate response to a veteran in a difficult predicament. Chief Hawkes then presented a Life Saving Award to Bonham Police Department Captain, Melanie Elliott, for peacefully resolving a life-threatening situation.

Heading down the “Yellow Brick Road” this summer is Theater For Hope’s musical, The Wizard of Oz. Performance days are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 17,18,19 at North Park Baptist Church in Sherman, TX.

Get ready for the ultimate Chicago experience! The Texas-based Chicago tribute authority is coming to Powder Creek Pavilion on Saturday, July 19 - and it's a BIG deal! This 9-piece band of experienced professionals perfectly captures Chicago's iconic look and sound.

On Thursday, Aug 28, the Creative Arts Center in Bonham will host a Meet & Greet with the authors of the book Art Makes Magic from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and books will be available for sale. Andrea Holmes and Beth Field’s book offers real life experience with much needed encouragement and affirmation to artists and creatives at every point in their path.

An intense, weeklong manhunt for Benjamin Hanil Song—an alleged shooter at the Prairieland Detention Center on July 4th—has ended with his arrest by FBI agents in Dallas, Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Join the Bonham Police Department & the Bonham Fire Department for the Battle of the Badges Community Wide Blood Drive, Monday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2025 at Bonham City Hall

(L-R) Shanda Hartnett (Sparklight), Katie King (FCCC), Laura Milford (FCCC), Kesly Walker (FCCC), Michaela Shank (FCCC), Stephanie Garcia (FCCC), Hope Baxter (Sparklight), Coral Hogfoss (Sparklight), Divina Armijo (Sparklight) and Anthony Hilliard (Sparklight). To support children and youth in crisis, Sparklight® has awarded a $5,000 grant to Fannin County Children's Center through its Charitable Giving Fund.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting July 14, 2025.

The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a regular session beginning Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. in the conference room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, TX 75020.

Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins talks to VA employee Wanda Lee who has provided care and services to veterans for over 50 years! In her role as a patient advocate, she is steadfast in her support and assistance with veterans’ concerns and questions.

Starting July 1, 2025, motor vehicle dealers began issuing metal license plates directly to buyers of new and used vehicles.

The Fannin County Election Office will provide the required training for members of Democratic Women of Fannin County to become Volunteer Voter Registrars at our Regular Meeting, July 28

President – Lyle H. Dresher, Denton County At-Large
Vice President – Gregory A. Scott, City of Justin
Treasurer – Allen L. McCracken, City of Pilot Point
Secretary – Kimberly Brawner, City of Celina

The Anna City Council has unanimously voted to move forward with hiring Affion Public, a nationally recognized executive search firm, to lead the search for the city’s next city manager.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the southbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 65 (FM 691). The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on July 10, until 5:00 a.m. on July 11.

Classes will be held at the Derrell Hall Education Center at 2505 N. Center Street from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, August 6! Classes are FREE!

Postal officials invite job seekers to learn more about USPS employment opportunities on Thursday, July 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Bonham Post Office, 300 N. Center Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the FM 691 underpass. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on July 10, until 5:00 a.m. on July 11. Detours will be posted for drivers to follow during the closure.

The 146th Annual Leonard Picnic gets underway Wednesday, July 9, 2025, complete with a carnival, live music, food trucks, vendors, a parade, car show, Bluey and fireworks. Donations gladly accepted benefitting local Leonard ISD groups for parking, otherwise free admission. Bring your chair or blanket.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The featured speaker for the evening is our presiding president, Merrill Hazelton. His talk will be about the Parker Family. Quanah Parker was a remarkable person in Comanche history, born to Comanche Chief Peta Nocona and Cynthia Ann Parker.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 08, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation has generously awarded an educational grant to the Fannin Literacy Council.

Teams serving first responders and families affected by the flood

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting July 7, 2025.

Fannin County Clerk Jenny Garner announced that the county has hired an elections administrator, Cris Perez Garcia (pictured). Most recently from Salem, Oregon, Garcia is eager to be coming back to Texas. "She has worked as an elections official," Garner began, "she has worked in HR, and before that she was a legal assistant, has a degree in English, and is bi-lingual on top of it all. So, I don't think we could have asked for very much more that what we have managed to find." Garcia was a unanimous selection by an election commission.

Upper Trinity Regional Water District’s (UTRWD) Thomas E. Taylor Water Treatment Plant has been awarded the prestigious “Best Tasting Surface Water” title at the 2025 Best Tasting Water Contest held by the North Central Texas Regional Water School (NCTRS)—a regional sector of the Texas Water Utilities Association (TWUA).