The Fannindel High School cheerleaders participate in the 2024 Fannin County Fair Parade. The fair will run from Wednesday, October 9 through Saturday, October 12.

Pumpkin Decorating - Monday, Oct. 14, 3-7 p.m., Old Settler's Recreation Center. Decorate pumpkins for our Trick or Treat Trail event. Snacks, drinks, and staff assistance will be provided. Costumes welcome! Registration required, free.

Visitors from all over the world come to The City Different to experience authentic Native American art and culture throughout the year. On Santa Fe Indigenous Peoples' Day, we reserve the day to remember, honor and uphold our valued Native American neighbors from the 23 Tribes, Nations and Pueblos in New Mexico, our urban Indian citizens and all of the wonderful Native American arts, culture and educational institutions that give Santa Fe such a strong sense of place and make it one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. photo by Allen Rich

Theater For Hope brings a classic Louisa May Alcott story, Little Women, to life on stage this December 19, 20, 21 at Hope on Houston. Auditions for Little Women, play adaptation by Marisha Chamberlain, will be held October 22 and 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hope on Houston 901 E. Houston Street in Sherman, Texas.

Willow Wild Cemetery will be celebrating Great Days of Service and hosting its Annual Meeting on October 26. Starting around 9:00 a.m., volunteers can begin to assemble at the cemetery. This year, in addition to the usual cleaning of graves and trash removal, we are starting a new tradition of decorating the cemetery for fall! Those who would like may adorn their families’ resting places with Thanksgiving-themed flowers and other memorabilia.

2023 – The 2023 Israel–Hamas war is declared following the Hamas attack the day prior. An armed conflict between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups has been taking place in the Gaza Strip and Israel since 7 October 2023. It is the fifth war of the Gaza–Israel conflict since 2008, and the most significant military engagement in the region since the Yom Kippur War in 1973. It is the deadliest war for Palestinians in the history of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The war began when Hamas-led militant groups launched a surprise attack on Israel on 7 October, which involved a rocket barrage and a few thousand militants breaching the Gaza–Israel barrier, attacking Israeli civilian communities and military bases. During this attack, 1,195 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed, including 815 civilians. In addition, 251 Israelis and foreigners were taken captive into Gaza, with the stated goal to force Israel to release Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Hamas said its attack was in response to Israel's continued occupation, blockade of Gaza, expansion of settlements, Israel's disregard for international law, as well as alleged threats to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the general plight of Palestinians. After clearing militants from its territory, Israel launched one of the most destructive bombing campaigns in modern history and invaded Gaza on 27 October with the stated objectives of destroying Hamas and freeing hostages. The war continues to have significant regional and international repercussions.