The Lake Fannin Volunteers had three main goals for this year. First was to clear the dam of vegetation, second was to fix the main road, and third was to clean around the building on the historic grounds. photo by Jarrett Tucker

2-1-1 Texoma Area Information Center has certified Information Specialists ready to connect you with local childcare specialists!

The Partners in Education group is excited to present – Dr. Ryan Knight, DC to tell us about “How to Stay Young the First 100 Years! This free program will be on Tuesday, August 20 from 12 noon til 1:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower room, Texoma Council of Governments building, 1117 Gallagher Drive in Sherman.

The Hall-Voyer Foundation is pleased to welcome Steve Thurman to the Board of Directors.

The board will meet in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 for legal consultation regarding the Ecker Health Service contract.

Open Arms Homeless Shelter is making a lot of progress in getting the building ready to open. Much of the recent work (wheelchair ramp and new windows) is visible from the street at 1205 Albert Broadfoot in Bonham.

Drivers across North Texas are asked to plan on leaving 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.

8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20 at Bonham City Hall

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 20

5:30 p.m. Monday, August 19

Melanie Grammar of Whitewright is one of three people appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

The McKinney City Manager proposed a $534 million total budget for Fiscal Year 2020 that would result in a one-cent reduction in the city’s property tax rate. The budget, which includes $158 million in the general fund, would lower the city’s property tax rate from 0.525170 to 0.515600. The proposed rate means property owners would pay $0.515600 for every $100 of assessed property value. The rate reduction results in about $2.4 million to remain with the taxpayers.

The Melissa Public Library is sponsoring a blood drive Saturday, August 17, 2019. This is your chance to help your community, so sign up now and donate. You could save a life!

Grayson County Republican Women will meet at noon on Friday, August 16, in Grayson Hall in Kelly Square. James "Jamie" Baker, director of public policy for U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, will be our speaker.

Report: August 7, 500 BL Mills St., Arresting Officer-Sgt. Tim Leathers. A 36-year-old man from Bonham was arrested for Possession Of A Controlled Substance.

Bonham Fire Department Paramedic Tim Winkler (left) receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Bonham Police Chief Mike Bankston after Mr. Winkler tackled a suspect who was attempting to flee from officers. Winkler was also honored as City of Bonham Employee of the Month.

5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15

Tuesday, August 13: Bonham, Fannin County 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Bonham City Hall

This blue parakeet showed up at a home north of Bonham and we are trying to locate its owner.

The Collin County Master Gardeners Association presents their Annual Online Bulb Sale. CCMGA is offering 50 different amaryllis, daffodils, iris, day lilies and other bulbs. These Texas-tough plants will add color and beauty to the garden and are not usually found at the local big box stores. Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase the 2020 CCMGA calendar and Water U’s Top 100 cards as well!

5:30 p.m. Monday, August 12

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 13

Juan Miguel Flores (DOB 7-13-2002) is charged with Tampering With or Fabricating Physical Evidence, a third degree felony, in connection with the shooting death of 10-year-old Julien Charles Griffen.

6:00 p.m. Monday, August 12

During this annual sales tax holiday, you can buy most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In most cases, you do not need to give the seller an exemption certificate to buy qualifying items tax free.

This photograph shows the Bois d'Arc Lake Raw Water Pump Station Discharge Pipes

9:00 a.m. Friday, August 9

Item sixteen awarded contracts for masonry and roofing on the Courthouse Restoration Project after much discussion from both the county judge, county commissioners, along with five individuals who all spoke out against awarding contracts. All four commissioners voted to award these contracts saying they were both below anticipated costs; Judge Moore voted in dissent.

Over the next two years, crews of about 10 workers will dig trenches for the pipe, install the pipe, refill the trenches with dirt and then restore the impacted areas. Fannin County residents can expect to see increased truck traffic on roads near the pipeline path. However, since the work will be staggered and spread out over 35 miles, heavy truck traffic should only occur for shorter periods at any one location. Residents are encouraged to be alert for construction crews/vehicles and to use caution around pipeline construction zones.

Report: July 31, 300 BL E. 5th St., Reporting Officer-Ptl. Kyle Schatzel. A call for service was received in reference to Fraud.

9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8

Beginning in 2020, Senate Bill 2 will require voters to give their approval before cities, counties and other taxing units could raise 3.5% more property tax revenue than during the previous year. The bill dictates that community colleges and hospital districts must hold an election before surpassing 8% property tax revenue growth.

The Fort Inglish Board of Directors are seeking an individual who will manage the gift shop, open Ft. Inglish buildings for self guided tours, greet visitors, learn the history of Bailey Inglish and preform light cleaning duties at Fort Inglish Village.

Members of the McKinney Police Department will be stopping at the more than 60 National Night Out block parties that are being held in neighborhoods across the city tonight; more parties than ever before. We have partnered with the Community Food Pantry of McKinney to collect canned or pre-packaged fruit at tonight's events. And there will be a Superhero Photo Contest so that even the smallest McKinney residents can get in on all the fun!

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 6 at Bonham City Hall

Lisa Hermes, McKinney Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a ten-month professional development program designed to assist them in improving education and talent development outcomes in their communities.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson counties during the week of Aug. 5, 2019.

Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza today drew the ballot order for ten proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the November 5 ballot. In order to appear on the ballot, the proposed amendments must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of both the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. After the drawing ceremony, the Deputy Secretary reminded all eligible Texans to register to vote in the November constitutional amendment election.

The workshop will provide valuable information and one-on-one opportunities for entities to discuss their water project needs. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) regional project team for your area, along with TWDB program coordinators, will be at the workshop to discuss specific projects and answer any questions.

John E. Hunt, Sr., Administrative Assistant to Richard E. Glaser, Fannin County District Attorney and resident of Grayson County was awarded the Texas Sheriff’s Association Peacemaker Award.