TxDOT is conducting a feasibility study for improvements to US 380 from I-35 to the Collin County Line in Denton County, Texas. The purpose of the study is to analyze potential roadway options for US 380 in Denton County, including improving the existing alignment or utilizing new alignments.

Collin Corporate College is offering another exclusive free webinar to local C-level and human resources executives to address the critical issue of creating and enacting a continuity and succession plan.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson counties during the week of Nov. 23, 2020.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 24

We regret to inform you that we will not be holding the annual Spirit of Giving Event in 2020. Due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and the current restrictions on large gatherings, we believe it is in the best interest of everyone to postpone until 2021.

Multiple Transparent Layers are created by taking a two-dimensional painting and making it 3D using fluid, high flow and even QoR watercolor on top of multiple sheets of duralar, acetate and Plexiglas, while also using pastel ground to apply onto a variety of unconventional surfaces to paint on.

Dates: November 30 – December 3 (Monday - Thursday 9AM to 5PM at Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)

TxDOT is hosting a series of listening sessions regarding public transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities in rural communities throughout the state. Paris and Atlanta Districts are seeking input from residents of these counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Harrison, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rains, Red River, Titus and Upshur.

Ravenna Volunteer Fire Department now has a new 3,000-gallon water tender thanks to a cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. "This new addition to our fleet will help to meet any challenges that we may have had in water availability in the more remote places of our protection area," said Ravenna VFD Fire Chief Andy Walker.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. NTMWD received a star in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available.

This year, visitors to historic downtown McKinney can celebrate the holiday season as McKinney Main Street hosts activities and traditions for the entire family that have been reimagined with safety in mind.

"The rise in violent crime in the city of Dallas is unacceptable, and the Texas Department of Public Safety will assist the Dallas Police Department in their efforts to protect the community and reduce this surge in crime," said Texas Governor Abbott. "Every Texan deserves to feel safe in their own community, and the State of Texas will continue to provide the city of Dallas with the resources they need to crack down on this heinous activity and protect Dallas residents."

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of an $830,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to the Greater Texoma Utility Authority on behalf of Gober Municipal Utility District (Fannin County). The District will use the assistance to finance planning, acquisition, design, and construction costs associated with water system improvements.

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) presented the adopted Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) for Bois d'Arc Lake to the Fannin County Commissioners Court today. The NTMWD Board of Directors approved the plan at its October 2020 meeting. The SMP will guide use of the shoreline up to the 541 ft. elevation, which is owned by NTMWD and includes the 100-year flood level. The plan is designed to balance protection of the future reservoir as a source of drinking water and wildlife habitat with safe recreational uses and sustainability.

Report: November 11, 500 BL N. Center Dr., Arresting Officer – Det. Melanie Elliott. A 27-year-old male was arrested for Traffic – No DL.

As of 4:44 p.m. Monday, November 16, Fannin County had been advised of a total of 896 confirmed cases, with an estimated 57 active cases, including 11 active cases in prison, and 24 fatalities. In two weeks of testing in Fannin County, 620 people were tested, with 61 testing positive, which is slightly more than 9%. This week the testing is at Honey Grove on the square 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

On Tuesday, November 17, Texas reported a one-day record number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. According to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the state had 10,826 new cases during the past 24 hours, topping the old record of 10,791 set July 15 during the height of the summer surge.

Judge Blake, Judge Moore and Sheriff Johnson delivered meals to sponsors for this year's Justice Is Served which raised more than $60,000 for the Fannin County Children's Center.

Watch for lane closures during construction.

TCOG's Governing Board Meeting agenda for November 19, 2020 has been published to TCOG's website the meeting notice is attached. Due to COVID-19, there is NO option to attend in person and must be accessed via Zoom or by phone.

10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 18 - 2120 North S.H. 121

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 17 at Bonham City Hall and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, November 16 at Bonham City Hall

Family Video is closing its 1400 N Center St location in Bonham, Texas. The store has begun their liquidation - selling movies, games, CBD, store fixtures and more at a discounted rate. The store will be officially closed before the end of the year.

Texas had 10,542 new cases and 173 fatalities related to COVID-19 during the past 24 hours. Hospitalization numbers have more than doubled since late September. Texas hospitals currently have 7,083 lab-confirmed COVID-19 patients.

Six new watershed signs were recently installed along roadways in the watershed of the North Sulphur River and where the future Lake Ralph Hall will be located. The signs help increase awareness for travelers’ of their location within the watershed of the North Sulphur River and encourage them to be mindful of their activities to protect water quality. Lake Ralph Hall will be one of Texas’ newest lakes and one of the state’s biggest water projects in the last 30 years.

JTB Blade Works is giving away 100 free turkeys this Sunday -- from 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15 until the turkeys are gone!

A groundbreaking ceremony kicked things off Nov. 12 at 6260 Rundell Way, the future site of Fire Station 11. The McKinney Fire Department, city leaders, developers and others were on hand to move the first bits of soil for the project.

November 9th - 12th (Monday through Thursday 9AM to 7PM), Fannin County Multipurpose Complex
700 FM 87 Bonham, TX 75418

Every statistic in the latest daily data release by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) was a grim reminder that COVID-19 numbers are worsening, even before the onset of cold weather and holiday gatherings.

Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home has been battling a spike that includes a total of 73 confirmed cases among veterans living at the home; of the 73 cases, 34 recovered and there have been 16 fatalities related to COVID-19.

On Saturday night, Nov. 14, there will be a live stream starting at 7 p.m. that includes a live auction and raffle drawing. Fannin County Game Warden Randolph McGee will be the auctioneer.

Report: November 4, 1400 BL Pecan St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Zachary Williamson. A 31-year-old female was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Join us for a special short presentation by RD Foster, United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, VFW Post 2150 Member, McKinney High School graduate, local historian, writer, musician, and Collin County History Museum patron.

Regarding COVID-19, Fannin County Judge Randy Moore said, "Our numbers are going up." The county judge encouraged everyone to observe common sense measures such as maintaining social distancing and wearing a mask in public settings.

(L-R) Marcia Likarish, Janet Wagnon, Robert Likarish. Saturday, November 7, members of Martha Jefferson Randolph DAR presented Community Service Awards and pins to the owners of Ironroot Distillery in Denison.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Fannin County Judge Randy Moore gave members of Fannin County Historical Commission a tour of the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse. Judge Moore is already thinking ahead to when local guides will regularly lead tours through the historic structure that should be completely restored and functional by the end of summer 2021.

5:30 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2020

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson counties during the week of Nov. 9, 2020.

6:00 p.m. Monday, November 9