Until it closes October 2, 2022, visitors to the Native Texas Butterfly House and Garden at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas will have the opportunity to walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators. Guests will be able to view butterflies up close while learning about their life stages and more. photo by Stephanie Jennings

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, October 4

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, October 3, 2022, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry, Sherman, Texas, for the following item. The Meeting at which this item is to be considered is open to the public as required by law.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4

Join us for free hot dogs and beverages, a child safety bicycle course and a children's bike raffle, while getting to know local law enforcement personnel. You can also look at emergency vehicles.

Starting salary is $49,764.00/Yr. (21.75/Hr.) Benefits include uniforms, paid vacations, sick leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, paid training, membership in TMRS at 2:1 match, incentive pay for education and certification levels, and a good working environment.

Texoma Council of Governments is now taking appointments for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event slated for Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Fannin County Multipurpose Complex.

The Collin County Master Gardeners Association Fall Plant Sale is slated for Saturday, October 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Show Barn at Myers Park & Event Center.

The 16th Annual Cotton Belt Regional Railroad Symposium will be held on its traditionally established date of Saturday, October 1, 2022, in the Main Conference Room of the Sam Rayburn Student Center on the beautiful campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce, TX 75428). St.L.S-W. L-1 Steam Engine #819, Mt. Pleasant, TX, Nov. 6, 1988 - photo by Jason Lee Davis

Davy Crockett is a larger-than-life icon of frontier America and one day each year this Fannin County town celebrates it's connection to an enduring American folk hero. The Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce presents the 2022 Davy Crockett Festival on Saturday, October 1, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

At the urging of the county's fire chiefs, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to enact a countywide ban on outdoor burning.

The City of Sherman has received notice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that its entitlement grant for the Community Development Program (CDBG) for program year 2022 is $335,940.00.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work has begun to create an all-way stop at the intersection of State Highways 289 and 56 in Southmayd, Texas, in Grayson County.

With an invitation for the public to be involved the board is asking for donations of items to be included. With a limited space, items such as dog tags, challenge coins, patches, medals and ribbons, mementos of military service, rank insignias, emblems and things of that nature are requested.

As a hot, dry summer extends into the fall, creating the danger of fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to implement a countywide ban on outdoor burning.

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in five Texas counties and neighboring counties in Oklahoma of the Oct. 3, 2022, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. Primary Texas county: Grayson. Neighboring Texas counties: Collin, Cooke, Denton and Fannin. Neighboring Oklahoma counties: Bryan, Love and Marshall.

Bonham ISD�'s School Board has called a $60 million bond for the November 8, 2022, election. The Bond Planning Committee came back together after the failed May 2022 bond and collected feedback through a community survey. The Committee unanimously voted to make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees to move forward with a bond on November 8, 2022.

Bond program is likely to focus on the development of the McKinney National Airport

Camping fees remain in effect, but day-use fees are waived on Saturday, September 24, at these recreation areas and trails...

Report: September 14, 2022 – 1600 BL N. Center St., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Kolton Phillips. A 29-year-old male was arrested for Poss CS.

Texas Secretary of State John Scott today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote by October 11 to participate in the upcoming November 8 General Election.

Nonpartisan voter registration efforts in various locations throughout the area Tuesday, September 20, 2022 hope to boost participation by Grayson County residents on Election Day November 8.

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National virtual All Veterans Job Fair, September 20th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20

5:00 p.m. Monday, September 19

We have had to reschedule Dana's concert with us for Sunday, September 25, '22, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 19th, 2022 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry, Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

Martha Jefferson Randolph chapter member Maralene Aldridge who is a teacher at Fred Douglas Early Childhood Center in Sherman, Texas and some of her students waving their flags and ringing their bells. Members of the Martha Jefferson Randolph chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sherman, Texas would like to invite churches in the area to "ring the bells" with us by ringing your church bells on September 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

Pat Pierce gives a painting demonstration during last year's show. Sherman Art League (SAL) Annual Fine Arts Show and Sale will be held in the Sherman Municipal Ballroom at 405 N Rusk, September 15 through 17, in conjunction with the Sherman Arts Fest. Artists over the age of 18 are encouraged to participate in the show.

Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr., 59, was charged via criminal complaint with tampering with a consumer product causing death and intentional drug adulteration. He was arrested in Plano on Wednesday and will make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Renee Toliver in Dallas on Friday at 10:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17 at Friendship Park in Pottsboro

Relay For Life of Fannin County is the only remaining Relay event in the North Texas region after the nationwide pandemic. Our mission and fight matter more than ever. This year’s event will be held at Fannin County Courthouse, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX 75418, on September 17, with the opening ceremony beginning at 1:00 p.m. Cancer hasn’t stopped and neither can we.

Martha Jefferson Randolph Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month's annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance.

Four individuals, including two Red River Army Depot (RRAD) officials, have been sentenced for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.

(L-R) Brad Nichols, City of Bonham Director of Human Relations, and Bonham Police Department Detective Melanie Elliott. Detective Elliott was named City of Bonham Employee of the Quarter. Every year, the City of Bonham recognizes four outstanding employees for their dedication and service to our community.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 13

Stanley Charles Evans, 63, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and dispense controlled substances and health care fraud today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christine Nowak.

5:30 p.m. Monday, September 12

On September 17, Relay For Life of Fannin County will be held in person for the first time since 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Fannin County Courthouse. "We are excited! I think it is a new year and a new us," said Tim La Vergne II, the lead organizer for the event. "Our local Relay For Life was forced to occur virtually in 2020 and a smaller style event in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. After two years of planning a comeback, this is why we decided to move our event to the Fannin County Courthouse. We want to go big!"