Lifestyles
  • This holiday season, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary invites families, friends, and nature enthusiasts to step into a winter wonderland like no other at Holidays at the Heard on December 6 & 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Nestled in the heart of McKinney, Texas, the Heard will blend the joy of the holidays with the serene beauty of nature and the excitement of dinosaurs.
  • Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. at Savoy Old Methodist Church Building, 309 E. Fowler St. (now "the Way")
  • Sprinklers should be turned OFF for the winter since plants are nearing dormancy and won’t need additional water.
  • Austin College will welcome CEO and Founder of Connect to Joy, LLC, Valerie Hope, as the speaker for the 2024 Cunningham Lecture. The title of her lecture is "The Joy of Human Connection." The event will begin with a reception at 4:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall. The event, sponsored by Austin College's Cunningham Lectures and the Student Affairs Division, is free and open to the public.
  • The Fannin County Commissioners have agreed to have a mix of county employees and the general public come together to create a holiday-themed décor for the inside of the Fannin County Courthouse this year. We are looking for ideas, materials, and help to make this a reality in the next two weeks.
  • The Texas Master Naturalist(TMN) program is teaming up with H-E-B, one of Texas' based grocer, for a new Pollinators for Texas initiative. As part of this new partnership, H-E-B is providing $50,000 to the TMN program to fund the initiative. TMN chapters across the state will have the opportunity to apply for project awards of up to $3,000 each to support large-scale community-based projects that enhance native pollinator populations and their habitats.
  • Kickoff festivities for the Equest Gala start November 12 at ETRO at NorthPark Center. The Equest Gala leadership team, driven by a shared passion for the organization, is set to elevate this year's celebration to new heights. Gala Chair Kristin Hallam, a Houston native and Baylor graduate, has a background in law enforcement as Special Agent and Federal Investigator and holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University. As the founder and CEO of Cheetah Swift, LLC, she brings extensive business acumen. Her co-chair and husband, James Hallam, an employee of Ben. E. Keith Company for 33 years, currently serves as Chief External Affairs Officer, providing strategic advice, counsel, and direction to the corporate executive team and other various boards and PACs.
  • To make the most of these fallen leaves, shred them and spread a 2–3 inch layer in flower beds and 3–6 inches around trees and shrubs. Not only does this mulch insulate roots from temperature changes, but it also prevents weeds and reduces the need for frequent watering. If you have a light layer of leaves on your lawn, mow over them to shred and spread a nutrient-rich layer.
  • Executive Director Aaron Thornhill of the Frontier Village & Museum Inc. will give his presentation of the everyday life of the soldiers in the European Theater and their Gear during the next meeting of the Grayson County Historical Society on November 12.
  • Rembrandt, Portrait of Aeltje Uylenburgh 1632, oil on panel, 29 x 21 15/16 in. (73.7 x 55.8 cm). Promised gift of Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo, in support of the Center for Netherlandish Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Paintings by Rembrandt, Hals, Gerrit Dou, Jacob van Ruisdael, Maria Schalcken, and more, along with prints, maps, and decorative objects, explore how Dutch dominance in international commerce transformed life in the Netherlands and created a flourishing of culture.
  • Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Hooper's Hope Women's Cancer Support Group supports all women that have or have had any type cancer. We meet the second Monday of each month.
  • Sunday is the final day of the McKinney Art Studio Tour (MAST). Artists across McKinney have studios ready for YOU! Studios open Sunday, Nov. 10, noon-5:00 p.m.
  • Home Hospice of Fannin County is pleased to announce the start of our "Grief through the Holidays" Support Group starting on November 12, 2024. This group will be specially focused on how you live with your grief during the holidays. Each week we will work through discussing topics such as facing extended family, creating new traditions and getting through "firsts" this holiday.
  • Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce that Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to Dallas in 2025. The show will play February 25 to March 2 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m.
  • First United Bank proudly announces the appointment of Tadd Tobkin, Chief Technology Officer, to the Jack Henry Mid-Tier Advisory Board (MTAB). This appointment reflects Tadd's expertise in technology-driven business transformation and further strengthens First United Bank's partnership with Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.®
  • If you are wanting to get out and meet new people, help your community, and experience the joy of making someone smile—we have a place for you!
  • The 28th Annual Cotton & Rural History Conference will take place at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Rebecca Sharpless who will be speaking about her book Grain & Fire: A History of Baking in the American South. Deadline for reservations is November 6.
  • Ector Beautification Association would like to thank the following donors for their contributions to the silent and live auctions held at the Fall Festival on November 2 in Ector. We appreciate all of you so very much!
  • The Fannin County Children's Center is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers. As a CASA, you'll be appointed by the 336th District Court to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care.
  • Volunteers needed: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Greeters meet and greet people from all over the world while giving out information about the refuge and wildlife.
  • The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is thrilled to announce the return of its most popular exhibit, "Dinosaurs Live!," now in its 19th year. Running through February 17, 2025, this exhibit promises to captivate visitors of all ages with life-size animatronic dinosaurs and a prehistoric experience like no other.
  • Legendary Americana singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard will perform live at the annual Leave a Legacy Concert on November 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Gilley’s Southside Ballroom. This exciting evening will feature Hubbard's signature blend of gritty blues, folk, and country music, along with dinner, dancing, and an auction. The event benefits The Magdalen House, a nonprofit organization helping individuals with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Join us in celebrating the freedom of recovery while enjoying an unforgettable performance by one of Texas' most revered musical storytellers.
  • If you enjoy learning about our native Texas plants and animal life, this training is for you! The training focuses on understanding, identifying, and managing our local habitats, citizen science projects, community outreach, and more. New member training will start on January 21, 2025, and will be completed by November 18, 2025.
  • Activities for kids, teens and adults!
  • Special guest: District 10 President: Susan McDaniel
  • Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is set up at the Perrin Air Force Base Museum at 436 McCullum Ave in Denison through Monday, November 4, 2024.
  • The Ector Beautification Association's Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November 2 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Ector school cafeteria. In addition to a chili supper (chili and all the fixins or hot dogs and fixins), there will be a live auction and silent auction. There will be something for everyone with a large variety of different items. All proceeds from this event go to the H.G. Dulaney Park in Ector.
  • Seeking volunteers to spend a day in the country at Shilo Cemetery clearing out weeds and fallen tree branches, sawing sprouts from numerous tree stumps, and cutting up a fallen tree.