The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will host the 26th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Perot Family Campus in Plano. Presented by Kroger, the evening will bring the community together for a meaningful experience featuring tastings from leading local chefs, beverages, and the opportunity to take home a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted bowl created by local artists. Empty Bowls highlights a simple but powerful truth: hunger is real in our community, and it takes all of us working together to make a difference.

The American Heart Association offers some important information for staying heart healthy in cold temperatures across North Texas.

The deadline for submitting applications is January 31.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Families and history enthusiasts are invited to warm up this winter on Hot Chocolate Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a cup of cocoa from a hot chocolate bar while learning about the history of this beloved beverage. The program offers a cozy and engaging way to spend a winter afternoon. The program fee is $3 per participant. After the program, visitors are encouraged to stay for a tour of the historic Maxey House to discover the story of one of Paris’s most distinguished families and gain insight into daily life in 19th-century Texas. Regular admission fees apply for tours.

From my earliest memories, sliding around on the back bench seat of my Dad’s 1949 Plymouth, untethered by a seat belt, I’ve always been a car guy. I've grown to have to a deep appreciation for the precision and innovation of modern supercars...especially McLarens. Recently I had the opportunity for a private tour of the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey, UK.

It's time again for the annual I Love Bonham Valentine Shopping Spree, and this year, the fun has been extended to two days of shopping shenanigans! Come out and shop local on Friday February 6 and Saturday February 7 to find a special gift for your special someone.

Do you enjoy working outside, mowing, sprucing up hiking trails, trimming and removing brush and general cleanup? Join the Outdoor Crew at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. The Outdoor Crew meets on the First Tuesday and Fourth Saturday of every month. Please email friendsofhagerman@gmail.com for details and to join our team. Scouts welcome!

As part of Black History Month, this program will feature a video compilation of oral histories from our latest temporary exhibit.

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for both our 2026 Leadership Fannin class and our new Youth Leadership Fannin program for 2026! The leadership program is designed to equip individuals to become stewards by providing them with leadership skill and vital information that motivates them to service and by connecting them with life-long business and personal relationships.

Creative Arts Center is seeking vendors for Sweets, Hearts & Sparkles! We will be one of the stops on the I Love Bonham Stroll around downtown hosted by the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce on February 7. We are seeking vendors who create handcrafted items and/or sweet treats.

Bar Juniper at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas invites guests to Mahjong, Martinis and Mocktails, bringing the popular social game back to Bar Juniper with a refreshed perspective every Saturday in January. With seatings from noon to 3:15 p.m., the experience blends classic gameplay with elevated sips and bites in a relaxed, yet polished setting.

Does your company offer materials for gardening, home, and lawn? Looking for an enjoyable way to reach customers? Fannin County Master Gardeners are on the lookout for vendors, sponsors, and food trucks for this year’s event. Last year’s attendance was around 400. Vendor benefits to your company include sales on the day of the event, new customer leads for future sales, local and statewide publicity for your company in flyers, news articles, Facebook, and radio prior to the event.

Butterfly season is almost here! Butterflies in the Garden will take place March 1 through April 30, allowing guests to experience thousands of breathtaking butterflies from around the world as they flutter and dance through the lush tropical paradise of the Garden’s Rainforest Conservatory. This beloved seasonal favorite returns with exotic and native species creating a living kaleidoscope of color and movement among vibrant foliage and tropical blooms.

A world premiere by a Grammy Award-winning composer along with piano soloist Aaron Kurz anchor the Lone Star Wind Orchestra’s 20th Anniversary Season Celebration concert on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in the Dallas Arts District (2301 Flora St., Dallas). The milestone performance marks two decades of music-making and community impact while honoring the orchestra’s past and looking boldly toward the future in the spirit of its mission of “music changing lives.”

Antonio de Laurentis, Throne of Eucharistic Exposition. The Kimbell Art Museum today announced two special exhibitions for 2026: The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem in the spring, followed by Photography’s First Century: Masterworks from the Bibliothèque nationale de France opening in the fall.

The Bri Bagwell show scheduled for this Saturday night, January 24, has been rescheduled to Saturday February 7 due to the winter storm heading our way. If you have already purchased tickets, those tickets will be valid for the new date. If you cannot attend the new date you can recieve a full refund for your purchase through Prekindle, the online ticket agency where you bought them. www.prekindle.com/support. You will have until February 6 to claim your refund if you cannot attend. No refunds will be honored after February 6.

Does this nice weather have you planning a spring garden? The Fannin County Master Gardeners have an event coming up that you don't want to miss. 2026 Spring Gardening is slated for January 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Derrell Hall Education Center, 2505 North Center Street, Bonham TX 75418.

Barberini Albani Nile: MT441 copyright Fondazione Torlonia PH Lorenzo de Masi. Today is the final day to see the special exhibition Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection. The museum will be open from noon until 8 p.m.

This January 23, bestselling author Chloe Gong will visit the Sherman Public Library and Sherman ISD for AuthorFest 2026. This is the 39th time that the library and school district have joined together for this exciting event, which gives our local community the opportunity to meet notable writers in person. (photo credit One Grid Studio)

The City of McKinney is seeking community volunteers to participate in the 2026 Point In Time (PIT) Count, a nationwide effort to count and survey people experiencing homelessness. The local PIT Count will take place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Jan. 22.

So, you think you know the United States of America? Prove it during our Big Fat Quiz of the U.S.A. at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23. We're looking for four teams of two players who want to answer questions in fun and unique ways about all things America, from history to popular culture and more. Everyone from teenagers to seniors is welcome to participate! Players must pay $1.00 per person to play, and the winning team receives prizes. Registration is required – registration deadline is January 18.

Through January 18! With a history spanning more than 1,000 years, Chinese lantern-making is far more than decoration—it is a rich storytelling art form rooted in symbolism, philosophy, and communal celebration. Tianyu Lights Festival represents the highest expression of this tradition, blending sculpture, painting, engineering, and narrative design into an immersive cultural experience. Unlike modern light installations, every lantern featured at Tianyu Lights Festival is entirely handmade. Artisans construct steel frameworks by hand, wrap each form in silk, and meticulously paint every detail.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

PEPPA PIG Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth has made its way into the national spotlight by ranking in the Top 10 Best New Attractions category by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

Back for its second year in North Texas, the Tianyu Lights Festival will transform the Texas Trust CU Theatre grounds into a glowing wonderland of art, culture, and family fun. Visitors can explore two new themed displays—Starlit Farm and Magic Ocean—alongside 19 larger-than-life lantern scenes crafted by skilled artisans.

Join us at the Ida Green Communication Center at Austin College on Saturday, January 17, 2026 for an unforgettable night! Top row: (L-R) Kirt Connor, Vocals & Guitar; Alec Cripps, Bass Guitar; and Josh Hansard, Drums and Vocals. Bottom row: RJ Wright, Keyboards and Vocals; Oliver White, Guitars and Vocals; and Atticus Neff, Percussion and Auxiliary

Dustin Perkins opens the evening, then Matt Hillyer, former front man of Eleven Hundred Springs, and Zac Wilkerson will trade stories, songs and guitar licks!

Resting Goat: MT441 copyright Fondazione Torlonia PH Lorenzo de Masi. The Kimbell Art Museum will present the special exhibition Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection through January 25, 2026, in the Renzo Piano Pavilion. This exhibition brings to North America for the first time a selection of fifty-eight rarely seen masterpieces from the world’s most important private collection of Roman sculpture.