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Drivers urged to use caution as school starts
By media release
Aug 11, 2026
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Bonham, Texas -- Drivers across North Texas are asked to leave home a few minutes early if possible this week to compensate for busy streets, observe and comply with all school zone signs and keep an eye out for young pedestrians as another year of school gets underway. Remember that using a cell phone while driving through a school zone is illegal.

Bonham ISD will begin the school year Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Classes at Morning Star Academy will also start August 12, 2026.

In Bonham, Center and Main streets will be particularly congested as young students become familiar with crosswalks and intersections between home and school.

Hwy. 121 near Bonham High School is another area that will experience a significant increase in vehicle and foot traffic beginning Wednesday, August 13.

Drivers are also urged to use caution on FM 898 north of Bonham at the entrance to Morning Star Academy. School zone signs are also in place at this location to slow traffic and ensure safety as buses and other traffic enters and exits Morning Star Academy.