Kristina Rhea Smith, 52, of Leonard, pled guilty to Theft Over $300,000 which she committed by taking cash payments from 2006 through 2024 while she was acting as the clerk for Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 of Fannin County.

The crisis in leadership continued to plague Fannin County Commissioners Court during another contentious regular meeting Tuesday, with all four commissioners calling out Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham's personal agenda to continually demean the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse. Even after occupying the courthouse for longer than three years, Cunningham has refused to sign a document that restoration of the courthouse is complete, which has delayed a final $600,000 payment to the county from Texas Historical Commission. Delaying the final payment has knocked the county out of thousands of dollars in interest.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, October 20, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

Due to dangerous conditions that could lead to fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to implement a countywide ban on all outdoor burning.

The focus on this workday will be removing sections of fallen trees, and tree branches that dropped during the storms last spring. Chain saws and upright dollies are requested to speed up the process.

Bonham City Council honored the Bonham Public Library for 125 years of service and held numerous public hearings mainly focused on growth and development. Council also met the new BEDCO Diretor, William Myers.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference.

Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Ladonia City Hall; Public Meeting at 5:40 p.m.

8:50 a.m. October 14, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025

Willow Wild Cemetery Association's annual meeting is set for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18 at the Willow Wild Cemetery pavilion.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting October 13, 2025.

Fannin County polling locations

The first day of early voting by personal appearance is Monday, October 20, 2025.

The Fannin County Clerk, Jenny Garner, encourages every property owner to sign up for this service. If a landowner files a document with the County Clerk, signed up landowners are notified.

The work to switch traffic onto the new northbound frontage roads between SH-91 and Lamberth Road will begin at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, until 5 a.m. Oct. 13. Beginning around 8 p.m. on Oct. 12, until 5 a.m. Oct. 13, the southbound frontage road between Lamberth Drive and Taylor Street will be closed.

Notice is hereby given that the poll book equipment to be used in the Special Election held on November 4, 2025 will be tested on October 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at: 800 E. 2nd Street, Bonham, TX, to ascertain that it is accurately functioning before Election Day.

This project will consist of the rehabilitation of 9.21 miles of the existing roadway from just south of FM 273 to the Oklahoma State line consisting of full depth reclamation with overlay. The Contractor plans to begin work on Oct. 8, weather permitting. The contract is anticipated to be completed in December 2026. Lane closures will be present during construction.

Construction of the permanent Ladonia Fossil Park is well underway. Located downstream of Leon Hurse Dam, the permanent park will offer improved amenities for local fossil hunters and visitors alike.

Join Fannin County Children's Center for 'Justice is Served: Run for the Roses' on November 8! Support our mission to prevent and respond to child abuse in Fannin County. Enjoy an evening of fun, prizes for best hat and bowtie, and help make a difference in the lives of Fannin children.

Fall is just around the corner and so is the 2025 Fannin County Fair Parade. This year's theme is "Make it Grand!" The Fannin County Fair Parade is set for Monday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Bonham. The parade will go around the courthouse and then proceed north down Center Street to 9th Street.

The McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square Heritage Village is celebrating another milestone! Thanks to overwhelming support from the community, the market has once again been recognized among the best in the nation—earning the title of #1 Farmers Market in Texas and #3 in the Southwest region.

Fannin County Community Ministries Food Pantry is in desperate need of volunteers to help serve the undernourished of Fannin County. Volunteers are needed in order to keep our doors open.

Breakdown of all money spent on individual contractors and vendors during the restoration of the Fannin County Courthouse

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting October 6, 2025.

FFCU is seeking a motivated and experienced Loan Officer. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant lending experience and a passion for helping our members achieve their financial goals.

List of services that will be impacted, and a list of services that will not be impacted

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

Tarrant County Public Health notified the City of Arlington that a mosquito trap in the bordering Town of Pantego has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Tentative move-in date at the Justice Center is now December 12, 2025. A final decision regarding vendors and pricing for furnishings is expected in mid-October. As a reminder, the next meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

"Each year, this month reminds us of both the heartbreak and the hope that comes with the fight to end domestic violence," said Amanda McDonald, Executive Director of Fannin County Family Crisis Center. "It’s a time to honor survivors, remember the lives lost, and recommit to creating a safer community for everyone." photo by Lisa Loiselle

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at FM 691. The closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. on October 2, until 5 a.m. on October 3, and 9 p.m. on October 6, until 5 a.m. on October 7.

Crews have completed placing roller compacted concrete (RCC) on the left and right sides of the spillway at Lake Ralph Hall's Leon Hurse Dam, leaving only the center section to be placed. The crews are scheduled to begin placing RCC in the center section in mid-October.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the southbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 67 (N Loy Lake Road). The closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. on September 30, until 5 a.m. on October 1, and 9 p.m. on October 1, until 5 a.m. on October 2.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

PLEASE NOTE that the DDA board meeting that was to be held on Monday, September 22, 2025 has been rescheduled. The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a regular session beginning on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, Texas 75020.

McKinney Main Street is pleased to announce the return of McKinney Oktoberfest, an annual celebration of German culture, community, and tradition, taking place September 26–28, 2025, in Historic Downtown McKinney. The event is presented by Tomes Auto Group.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting September 29, 2025.

A local Farmers Market is being held at the Creative Arts Center in the shade of the parking lot Saturday morning, September 27, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The art center also continues to offers a wide variety of art classes for all ages.