Fall is in the air and it's now time for the great outdoor festivals including the 29th Annual Denison Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Schedule an open-air tram tour on Hagerman's all-electric Carlos and Eulalia Cardinal Express for a 60 - 90 minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge. The tours are free but donations are accepted.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4

The United Methodist Women of the McKenzie United Methodist Church are hosting a luncheon on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 12:00 noon in the church annex. State District Judge Laurie Blake will be the speaker.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4

Ag-Power is the title sponsor and featured speaker will be Howard Garrett.

The Fannin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors is seeking Appraisal Review Board (ARB) members from qualified property owners of Fannin County for the upcoming 2017-2018 term. The ARB serves a vital role in ensuring the property owners of Fannin County have an impartial citizen panel to hear their property value disputes.

The Fannin Literacy Council will hold its annual recycling fundraiser during the Great Days of Service on Saturday, October 15. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Fannin County Precinct 4 barn at 1369 East Sam Rayburn Drive in Bonham. Your donations help ensure proper recycling and saves valuable landfill space. There is NO CHARGE for recycling any of the items and the items can be in any condition and do not need to be operational.

$1 a ticket, 6 for $5

The Fannin County Republican Women are proud to announce that Fannin County Judge Spanky Carter will be the speaker on Monday, October 3, 2016.

"Share your Old Settler's experience" by submitting pictures for the contest

Come hear from various local social service agencies who will be offering valuable information about their programs including services for families, seniors and Veterans. Enjoy a day of music, activities for children and light refreshments.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27

Mark Holloway has more than 16 years of municipal finance experience.

Several roadways in Delta, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar and Rains counties will receive rumble strips, from Farm-to-Market Roads to larger highways. This work can be accomplished quickly, so delays for motorists are expected to be minimal, TxDOT officials said.

Maize Days musical acts set to light up the Main Stage in Murphy, Texas on September 24

5:30 p.m. Monday, September 26

5:00-5:45 Monday, September 26

Workforce Solutions Texoma named its Business of the Year in each of the three counties, with Trans Cable International winning the award for Fannin County.

The Auxiliary of Home Hospice of Grayson County will host its annual membership luncheon, "Stop and Smell the Roses" on Thursday, September 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5015 South US 75, Denison, Texas. This event highlights the supportive role of the Home Hospice Auxiliary and is an opportunity to invite new members to become a part of the organization.

Aedes mosquitoes, the principal vectors of Zika virus, are small dark mosquitoes with distinct white bands on the legs. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County is presenting an informational seminar on Zika from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 22 at its offices at 1600-B Smith Road in Austin. The seminar is free and open to the public. It will provide information on the Zika virus and on mosquitoes and their management. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Dr. Mike Merchant)

Want a rewarding job with holiday and vacation pay? Meals on Wheels Leonard/Whitewright is looking for a part-time kitchen aide Mon., Wed., and Fri. (18 hours/week). Position will require travel 3 days per week, therefore applicant must have a dependable means of transportation.

4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 in Wylie

A new era in Texas workforce services began in 1995 when HB 1863 was enacted by the State legislature. HB 1863, promoted as a welfare to work bill, had a little-known section that affected workforce development for Texas.

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 20

Arrest=> (September 2) Tony Davis, 39 of Bonham, was arrested for Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun and Driving While Intoxicated (Open Container). Cpl. Timothy Leathers made the arrested in the 2600 Blk of N Center St.

Fannin County Judge Spanky Carter will be speaking about courthouse restoration at the Democratic Women/Men of Fannin County meeting in the Elizabeth May Room at American Bank of Texas in Bonham on Monday September 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Both the County and District Clerk offices will be closed September 20, 2016 to host the event.

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Grayson College will host the Texoma Veteran Benefits Expo from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The expo is designed to bring area veteran service providers together in one convenient location to present benefits, services, products, employment opportunities and information for all interested veterans, their dependents and survivors.