The Talent Show judges include: Mr. O'Neil (Assistant MS Principal AKA Simon Cowell), Mrs. Crossland (Assistant HS Principal AKA Mel B), Mrs. Goodman (MS Counselor AKA Sophie Vergara), and Mr. Korenek (Band Teacher AKA Howie Mandel). The Talent Show will be emceed by Mr. Crocker (AKA Terry Crews).

Seeking volunteers to join us for a clean-up of historic Shilo Cemetery before the winter and busy holiday season arrive.

Join staff members from the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site and the Sam Rayburn Museum for our annual Cemetery Walking Tour on October 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This year, we will provide brief biographies of people buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, Bonham’s historic African American cemetery. Hear stories about people who lived and worked with Sam Rayburn as well as others who impacted Bonham’s history and community. This is a free program. In the event of bad weather, this program will be rescheduled for November 7.

We have some big news! Beginning on Monday, October 19 we will begin a project to remodel the cafeteria and lobby areas of TMC Bonham.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. - Binkley Hall at First United Methodist Church

Jim Thornhill is a professional genealogist and owner of Heroes of the Past, a company that provides genealogical research, training, and speaking services and produces family histories and genealogy-related articles.

It's Farmers Market Week at the Art Center! Be sure to stop by this Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vendors will be set up INSIDE and OUTSIDE the center.

History comes to life this fall at Frontier Village & Museum with a unique opportunity to experience 19th-century artillery up close. Participants in the Frontier Village Cannon Crew program will learn about building a black charge, cannon firing safety and procedures, and the important roles performed by members of an artillery crew.

Step back in time and discover how Halloween was celebrated a century ago during “Tricks, Treats, and Timeless Traditions,” a family-friendly evening at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site on Saturday, October 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Toast to the evening! Be the first to view the stunning Neoclassical styles or don your own opulent Regency-era garb and stay for the Masquerade Harvest Ball.

Mark your calendars: National Fossil Day Celebration returns to the Ladonia Fossil Park on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., hosted by the Ladonia Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas Paleontological Society. This come-and-go event lets visitors search the North Sulphur River for fossils and get help identifying their finds from the experts. UTRWD is proud to support the Fossil Park that makes this North Texas tradition possible.

Take a step with the Pevensie children through the magical wardrobe into the world of Narnia by auditioning for Theater For Hope's latest production, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by author C.S. Lewis and adapted by Joseph Robinette. Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, October 26 and 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hope on Houston located at 901 E. Houston Street in Sherman, TX.

Halloween on the Square brings free family fun to Downtown Bonham on October 24, 2026

This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Victoria Bynum. In her new book, Deep Roots, Broken Branches: A History and Memoir, Dr. Bynum covers her own history in this multigenerational American saga spanning from 1840 - 1979. Through meticulous historical research, personal letters, diaries and the unpublished memoir of Mary Daniel Huckenpoehler, the author's maternal grandmother, Bynum examines five generations within the broader context of the nation's history, navigating pivotal events such as First Wave immigration, the Civil War, the the Gilded Age, the Great Depression, two world wars, the Cold War and beyond. Please call (903) 450-4502 or email amacm@att.net to RSVP by Oct. 12.

The Sherman Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will present the first performance of its 61st season on Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Kidd-Key Auditorium, 400 N. Elm Street, Sherman, Texas. The concert is $20 for adults and free for students, with tickets available for purchase.

The Creative Arts Center invites the community to enjoy an evening of live music, friends, and good vibes at Music in the Garden with Randy Hopper on Thursday, October 15, from 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Sparklight, will host a community appreciation event Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Sherman office, 3720 Texoma Parkway.

This year, Relay For Life of Fannin County is proudly celebrating 26 years of hope, remembrance, and the fight against cancer—and we're honored to be recognized as the longest-running Relay For Life event in North Texas. For 26 years, Fannin County has shown that hope is stronger when we stand together.

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.

Heather Boykin will discuss School Days on the Texas Frontier at the meeting on Tuesday, October 13. Heather has dabbled in women's and children's social history and 19th century material culture for over 25 years. In that time she has made a study of daily life including textile arts, historic dress, homemaking, and early education. She served as curator at Chestnut Square Historic Village in McKinney for three years and camp director for Prairie Adventure Camp for nine.

The Texas Authors Museum has announced the winners of its 11th Annual Short Story Contest, with 14 selected stories to be published in the upcoming anthology, 11th Annual Short Stories by Texas Authors, Volume 11. Published by Texas Authors Press, the anthology is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.

Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10

Join the Wolfe City Public Library as we host a Community Yard Sale on October 10. Vendor spots are $20 per spot. Clear out your clutter or hunt for hidden treasures!

This Nashville duo will add some 'dash' to your musical world of blues, country, and Americana folk.

Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for Night at the Museum! Have an evening out with friends or a date night as you stroll around the museum while enjoying food, drinks and live music by Mike Castleberry. Tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres, 2 drink tickets and an adult craft (while supplies last). VIP tickets will also include a behind the scenes tour of the museum collections.

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine™, everyone's favorite No. 1 blue engine, is rolling into Grapevine this October for Day Out with Thomas™: The Let's Rock, Let's Roll Tour. Tickets are on sale now for this family-friendly experience aboard Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Families will enjoy a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine along with a full day of activities, including live entertainment, photo opportunities with Sir Topham Hatt™, lawn games, the interactive Music Corner featuring hands-on activities and music-inspired fun and shopping for exclusive Thomas
merchandise.

The TMC Bonham Hospital Auxiliary pink ladies were all decked out in their pink in observance of OCTOBER BREAST CANCER MONTH!

The friendly software developer interviewing from his spare bedroom in Plano might not be in Plano. He might not even be the person whose name appears on the résumé. For Texas employers hiring remote IT workers, that is no longer a far-fetched cybersecurity scenario.