This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, October 20, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

The first day of early voting by personal appearance is Monday, October 20, 2025.

Fannin County polling locations

As Election Day approaches, I want to take a moment to share some important information with the citizens of Fannin County. In recent training sessions with our election judges and workers, a few concerns surfaced that I believe the public should hear about — to reduce confusion, prevent misinformation, and make sure that all eligible voters can cast their ballots with confidence.

1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

TxDOT officials today announced that the southbound US 75 frontage road from Blythe Road (Farmington Road) to Hodgins Road will be closed to through traffic from Oct. 22, 9 p.m. to Oct. 23, 5 a.m.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting October 20, 2025.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the US 75 frontage roads in Howe will be converted to one-way traffic on October 23.

The Fannin County Clerk, Jenny Garner, encourages every property owner to sign up for this service. If a landowner files a document with the County Clerk, signed up landowners are notified.

On Saturday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Bonham Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites visitors to uncover the mysteries of the Victorian era during this year’s Maxey After Dark event, “Behind the Veil: Victorian Mourning and Spirit Hoaxes,” on Friday, October 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. During the Victorian period, grief and curiosity about the afterlife often intertwined.

At approximately 9:19 a.m., McKinney Fire Department units were dispatched to reports of a plane crash in the 1700 block of El Cielo Street and Baron Way.

Kaylee Nelson was selected as the TMC Bonham Hospital Auxiliary scholarship winner for 2025.

Willow Wild Cemetery Association's annual meeting is set for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18 at the Willow Wild Cemetery pavilion.

Kristina Rhea Smith, 52, of Leonard, pled guilty to Theft Over $300,000 which she committed by taking cash payments from 2006 through 2024 while she was acting as the clerk for Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 of Fannin County.

5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Ladonia City Hall

The crisis in leadership continued to plague Fannin County Commissioners Court during another contentious regular meeting Tuesday, with all four commissioners calling out Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham's personal agenda to continually demean the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse. Even after occupying the courthouse for longer than three years, Cunningham has refused to sign a document that restoration of the courthouse is complete, which has delayed a final $600,000 payment to the county from Texas Historical Commission. Delaying the final payment has knocked the county out of thousands of dollars in interest.

Due to dangerous conditions that could lead to fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to implement a countywide ban on all outdoor burning.

Notice is hereby given that the poll book equipment to be used in the Special Election held on November 4, 2025 will be tested on October 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at: 800 E. 2nd Street, Bonham, TX, to ascertain that it is accurately functioning before Election Day.

Bonham City Council honored the Bonham Public Library for 125 years of service and held numerous public hearings mainly focused on growth and development. Council also met the new BEDCO Diretor, William Myers.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference.

Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Ladonia City Hall; Public Meeting at 5:40 p.m.

8:50 a.m. October 14, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting October 13, 2025.

The work to switch traffic onto the new northbound frontage roads between SH-91 and Lamberth Road will begin at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, until 5 a.m. Oct. 13. Beginning around 8 p.m. on Oct. 12, until 5 a.m. Oct. 13, the southbound frontage road between Lamberth Drive and Taylor Street will be closed.

This project will consist of the rehabilitation of 9.21 miles of the existing roadway from just south of FM 273 to the Oklahoma State line consisting of full depth reclamation with overlay. The Contractor plans to begin work on Oct. 8, weather permitting. The contract is anticipated to be completed in December 2026. Lane closures will be present during construction.

Construction of the permanent Ladonia Fossil Park is well underway. Located downstream of Leon Hurse Dam, the permanent park will offer improved amenities for local fossil hunters and visitors alike.

Fall is just around the corner and so is the 2025 Fannin County Fair Parade. This year's theme is "Make it Grand!" The Fannin County Fair Parade is set for Monday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Bonham. The parade will go around the courthouse and then proceed north down Center Street to 9th Street.

The McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square Heritage Village is celebrating another milestone! Thanks to overwhelming support from the community, the market has once again been recognized among the best in the nation—earning the title of #1 Farmers Market in Texas and #3 in the Southwest region.

Fannin County Community Ministries Food Pantry is in desperate need of volunteers to help serve the undernourished of Fannin County. Volunteers are needed in order to keep our doors open.

Breakdown of all money spent on individual contractors and vendors during the restoration of the Fannin County Courthouse

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting October 6, 2025.

FFCU is seeking a motivated and experienced Loan Officer. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant lending experience and a passion for helping our members achieve their financial goals.

List of services that will be impacted, and a list of services that will not be impacted

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

Tarrant County Public Health notified the City of Arlington that a mosquito trap in the bordering Town of Pantego has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Tentative move-in date at the Justice Center is now December 12, 2025. A final decision regarding vendors and pricing for furnishings is expected in mid-October. As a reminder, the next meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

"Each year, this month reminds us of both the heartbreak and the hope that comes with the fight to end domestic violence," said Amanda McDonald, Executive Director of Fannin County Family Crisis Center. "It’s a time to honor survivors, remember the lives lost, and recommit to creating a safer community for everyone." photo by Lisa Loiselle

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at FM 691. The closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. on October 2, until 5 a.m. on October 3, and 9 p.m. on October 6, until 5 a.m. on October 7.