Heritage Village at Chestnut Square in historic downtown McKinney invites you to the annual Yesterday and Today Fashion Show & Tea Luncheon Saturday, February 23, with events scheduled from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The public is invited to attend this event recognizing and acknowledging Attorney Joe Moss's service, including pro bono legal representation for many people in Fannin County. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend!

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will convene at Austin College on February 20 at 9:00 a.m. in Ida Green Communication Center's Ida Green Theatre at 1301 E. Brockett Street. Austin College President Steven P. O'Day said that having the court on campus offers a wonderful opportunity to see civil discourse and the Texas legal system at its best. Following the court session, the annual Kenneth Street Law Symposium will begin on campus. Advance registration and ticket purchase are required for the symposium.

More than 400 county commissioners and judges have registered for the 61st annual V.G. Young School for County Government, which runs February 19-21 at the College Station Hilton. (Fannin County Commissioners Court will not meet Tuesday, February 19)

McKinney law enforcement agencies urge violators to pay now to avoid arrest.

Austin College will host the Reverend Dr. Robert M. Franklin Jr. on February 19 to present the college's 2019 Allen-Head Lectures. He will offer his first lecture, "The Moral Leadership of Young People," at 11:00 a.m. in Sherman Hall's Hoxie Thompson Auditorium. He will take the podium again at 7:00 p.m. in Wright Campus Center's Mabee Hall for the lecture "Christianity and Social Justice: Present and Future Challenges." Both lectures are free and open to the public.

The 2019 severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials want you to be ready.

To get ready, you are invited to the most recent SKYWARN storm spotter class. The National Weather Service will be offering this free severe weather class on Thursday, February 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. The program will be held at Finley-Oates Elementary School in Bonham and is held in partnership with Fannin County Emergency Management.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

First United Bank will hold its Annual Stakeholder Meeting on Monday, February 18, where more than 1,500 employees, customers and community members are expected to gather for an uplifting event focused on the company's purpose and values.

Emmitt Hill, an Equipment Operator II with almost five years experience working for the Bonham Street Department, is the most recent Employee of the Month for the City of Bonham. (L-R) Tony Rodriguez, Bonham City Council; Emmitt Hill; and Brad Nichols, City of Bonham Human Resources

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking local subcontractors for the North Texas Municipal Water District's office complex and the public boat ramps at the Bois d’Arc Lake Facilities.

Salary: $2956.55 / month plus benefits. Closing Date: 2/16/2019, 11:59 PM Central

Deadline for applications is March 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The McKinney City Council voted to call an election where voters will consider five general obligation bond propositions, two charter amendments and three Council seats. The general and special election is scheduled for May 4. Early voting takes place from April 22–30.

Three seats on Bonham City Council will be decided in the May 4, 2019 election and candidates may apply for a place on the ballot until February 15.

Austin College's Adams Observatory opens its doors to the greater community for a Star Party on Friday, February 15, inviting visitors to search the universe through the largest research telescope in North Texas. Members of the community are welcome to attend the free come-and-go event, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., but should register in advance.

Report: February 6, 300 BL Boyd Loop, Reporting Officer-Cpl. James Woods. A call for service was received in reference to an Overdose.

Cathy Horning, Stroke and Trauma Coordinator from Texoma Medical Center Hospital in Bonham, was the most recent Kiwanis guest speaker.

A Dallas man was sentenced today to 8 years in prison after officers caught him with a partially 3D-printed AR-15 rifle and a list of lawmakers’ addresses in his backpack, despite a court order that prohibited him from possessing a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox.

The City of McKinney is conducting a resident survey to gauge citizen satisfaction in McKinney. Residents are encouraged to visit the city’s website to complete the online survey by February 22.

Love to garden? Enjoy meeting new people with similar interest? GREAT...Join the Grayson County Master Gardeners by attending the new intern class which begins on February 20, 2019.

5:30 p.m. February 11

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson counties during the week of Feb. 11, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.

Austin College will host The 2019 Jno. E. Owens Memorial Foundation Conference titled "The Pursuit of Imagined Communities: Nationalism vs. Globalism and Its Meaning for International Trade" on February 11 in Wright Campus Center. Advance registration is required for the luncheon keynote address, with reservations required by February 4. There is no charge for the event.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12 at Bonham City Hall

6:00 p.m. Monday, February 11

The Fletcher Warren Civic Center will be the site for the Gun Show on February 9 and February 10, 2019. Vendors will be exhibiting everything from guns, knives and swords, including those that might have been used during the Civil War, WWI, WWII, etc. Some of the booths will also include books, gun parts, reloading supplies and equipment, ammo, prints and photos relating to military history.

Boy Scouts of America and Austin College Service Fraternity host "Merit Badge College" Saturday, February 9

Report: January 30, 2100 BL N. Center St., Arresting Officer-Ptl. Kolton Phillips. A 48 year-old-female from Dodd City was arrested for Driving With An Invalid License.

Grayson College Center for Workplace Learning will host Skills for Small Business Lunch & Learn from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. February 6 at Hilton Garden Inn Denison, located at 5015 U.S. 75.