At 8:00 p.m. September 2, until 5:00 a.m. September 3, the north bound frontage road between Travis Street and Taylor Street in Sherman will be closed to facilitate the next phase of construction in this area.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

A total of nine firefighters were transported to local hospitals with injuries ranging from smoke inhalation to overexertion. All of the firefighters were treated and released this morning. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Ike's History Festival is slated for Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6. Join the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site for two days of hands-on history fun!

Effective September 1, 2025, Animal control vehicles and officers will be covered under Texas's "Move Over or Slow Down" law. This law requires drivers to take precautions, such as moving to a non-adjacent lane or slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit, when passing stationary animal control vehicles on the road to ensure the officers' safety while they are working. The purpose of the law is to provide a safe buffer zone for these roadside workers and to reduce the risk of accidents, even if the roadside vehicle doesn't have its lights on.

Entries are accepted through September 30, 2025. (photo by Allen Rich)

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 1, 2025.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming closure of Taylor Street bridge, scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 7. The closure will be in place until mid-March to early April of 2026. The closure will allow the construction of the new Taylor Street bridge. During the closure, traffic will be detoured via the frontage roads. photo by Allen Rich

All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.

On August 27, 2025, Fannin County First Assistant Criminal District Attorney, Nathan Young, secured a 25-year prison sentence for the offense of Failure to Register as Sex Offender in the case of Carl Alton Jones, Jr., 56, of Bonham. Jones also received a sentence of 10 years in prison for a related possession of controlled substance case.

Sameer Praveen Sethi, 42, was convicted of seven counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering by a jury following a lengthy trial before U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan on December 10, 2024. On August 28, 2025, Judge Jordan sentenced Sethi to 151 months in federal prison.

The running battle over who is allowed to address Fannin County Commissioners Court and what apparel is approved contributed to another lengthy and contentious meeting Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

On August 26, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the McKinney Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 4200 block of Pecan Bend Lane. Callers reported flames and heavy smoke coming from a residential garage, along with sounds of explosions.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, September 2, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

"The Marshals are committed to assisting state and local agencies with verifying the compliance of registered sex offenders across the valued communities within East Texas," said Jose Soto, acting U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Texas. "We want our community members to know we are always here to lend resources and investigative expertise to keep everyone safe."

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced two upcoming full closures of the eastbound and westbound main lanes of US 82.

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.

Tarrant County Public Health notified the City of Arlington that two of its mosquito trap samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced two upcoming full closures of the southbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 63 (US 82). The closures will begin each night around 8 p.m. from August 24, Sunday through Thursday, ending the morning of August 29, Friday at 5 a.m. The closures are to place the bridge deck panels on the US 75 overpass to US 82.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

At 8:00 p.m. August 24, until 5:00 a.m. August 25, the north bound frontage road between Travis Street and Taylor Street will be closed to facilitate the next phase of construction in this area.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting August 25, 2025.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming ramp closure and detour for travelers in Sherman. Beginning the night of August 20, exit 62 from northbound US 75 to Lamberth Road will be closed to traffic until the new exit ramp is constructed. This closure is part of TxDOT's ongoing efforts to enhance roadway safety and efficiency in the area.

360 Broadband proudly announces the appointment of Samad Javed as the company’s new Director of Sales. With over a decade of experience in sales leadership across national telecom and broadband providers, Samad brings a bold vision and proven strategy to 360’s rapidly growing operations in Oklahoma and Texas.

It is important to note that an indictment is a formal charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt and that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on August 21, until 5:00 a.m. on August 22, to facilitate the deck pour of the new Iron Ore Creek Bridge.

With the financial assistance approved today through the WLAF, the city will replace approximately 60,000 feet of water distribution lines and develop an asset management plan.

Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group has long been known as on of North Texas’ finest and most prolific developers of quality residential communities. Now, the award-winning developer is building a reputation for its leadership in the North Texas golf community. Centurion American has partnered with Horizon Capital Partners to acquire a new development in Bonham called Legacy Ridge. "We are very excited to be partnering with Mehrdad Moayedi and Centurion American on the Legacy Ridge project," said Mark Smith of Horizon Capital Partners. "We have long been bullish on Bonham and the surrounding area and believe that Legacy Ridge offers a unique opportunity to the homebuyer, in a community we consider to be a true hidden gem, Bonham, Texas."

Retired U.S. Marine Nick Pappas is running for Texas Governor. He will be at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Democratic Women of Fannin County on Monday, August 25, 2025 starting at 6:30 p.m.

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.

Fannin County Commissioners Court adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fannin County Budget, adopted the 2025 Tax Rate of 0.350311, and welcomed the county's new Elections Administrator, Cristian Perez Garcia. (L-R) Newt Cunningham, Fannin County Judge; Jenny Garner, Fannin County Clerk; Cristian Perez Garcia, Fannin County Elections Administrator - photo by Lisa Loiselle

Fall is just around the corner and it is time to start making plans for 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. All parade entries are due by Tuesday, September 30 at 3:30 p.m.

Jesse Medina, 42, pled guilty in March 2025 to aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl that ultimately resulted in the teenager's death. On Monday, August 18, 2025, Medina was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge David Godbey.

Tarrant County Public Health notified the City of Arlington that three of its mosquito trap samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

The Sam Rayburn Museum is pleased to announce the launch of a major capital improvement project. The planned changes to the historic building include essential drainage and foundation repair and maintenance; enhancements to both the main and accessible entrances; and landscaping upgrades. The Rayburn Museum, located in Bonham, Texas, is a division of the Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.

The City of Bonham Utility Department will be repairing a water line on Monday, August 18 at 9:30 p.m. Please be advised that there will be NO WATER SERVICE North of US 82 from Center St / TX-HWY 78 to Lake Bonham. We are asking ALL City of Bonham residents to CONSERVE water on August 18 and August 19.

Joe Anthony Plascencia, 32, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and was sentenced to 137 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on August 14, 2025.

The project consists of seal coat and striping. Various lane closures are to be expected throughout project duration. Motorists who travel frequently in these areas are asked to pay special attention to all barricades, traffic controls and signs, and to reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. The Paris District includes Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Rains, Hopkins, Franklin, Lamar, Delta, and Red River counties.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON September 2, 2025 AT 6:00 PM AT City of McKinney - Council Chambers, 401 E Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069. The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result, City of McKinney is not required to hold an election at which voters may accept or reject the proposed tax rate.