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  • 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026 at Bonham City Hall
  • July 23 at 7:00 p.m. - Dr. John McManus: “The D-Day Landings, Planning and Execution”
    August 20 at 7:00 p.m. - Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall: “Major Unanswered Questions of World War II
  • Preston Trail Chapter, NSDAR is pleased to invite you to our dedication ceremony for the DAR America 250 Patriot Marker at James G. Thompson Memorial Park in Pottsboro, TX on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
  • During a regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court held Tuesday morning, county resident Dale McQueen warned that moves by the state legislature may result in fewer funds available than Fannin County is counting on in the 2027-2028 budget year. In a subsequent commissioners court meeting held Tuesday afternoon, Fannin County Judge-elect John Tynan echoed McQueen's concern about dipping into reserves in order to resolve the fiscal dilemma.
  • Planning an out-of-town trip? Make sure to prepare your house before you leave, reducing the likelihood of damage that could lead to an insurance claim. Before heading out, take time to make your home more safe
  • 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • Notice is hereby given that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will hold a Public Hearing at 8:50 a.m. on July 21, 2026 in the County Courthouse located at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Texas.
  • Texoma Medical Center (TMC) is proud to announce that Andrew Wilson has been appointed its Chief Executive Officer. A native of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Wilson comes to the Texoma region after serving as CEO of Doctors Hospital of Laredo (DHL) since January of 2024 where he led the development of a 24/7 neurosurgery program, achieved approval for a neuro interventional suite, and led numerous recruitment clinician efforts in urology, trauma surgery and other areas.
  • It is time to think about school supplies and the folks at Fannin County Children's Center believe that every child deserves a great start! Many local children in Fannin County start the school year without the basic supplies they need to learn, grow and succeed. You can help by donating supplies, sponsoring backpacks, hosting a supply drive, becoming a collection site or making a financial donation.
  • Wolfe City Public Library is hosting a pool party at Webb Hill on Monday, July 6. From Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, we’ll be digging into fossils, dinosaurs, fun games, arts and crafts, stories, and more every day.
  • "Water conservation is something we care deeply about — not just as a water provider, but as members of this community," said Jason Pierce, Upper Trinity’s Director of Governmental Affairs & Communications. "The Trinity Trio gives us a fun, approachable way to reach residents with information that can make a real difference in how much water we use and how much we waste. We hope people enjoy getting to know Trinity, Spritz, and Lawny this summer."
  • Every year on July 8, there is a tradition that calls for the Declaration of Independence to be read aloud in the same place where it was first presented to the public on July 8, 1776. Fannin County Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik observed that same tradition by reading the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Fannin County Courthouse on July 4th, 2026, our nation's Semiquincentennial.
  • 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • Notice of Public Hearing considering the annexation of approximately 183.681 acres located east of U.S. 75 and south of Tate Circle (Sherman Lakes).
  • This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.
  • With a challenging fiscal year on the horizon, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham went over a list of county departments that have not asked for more money in the coming year during a special meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court held Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
  • Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting July 6, 2026.
  • Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury returned indictments as shown below.
  • We will be hosting an Indoor 4th of July Event of Our Special Fried Chicken, Gourmet Brisket Burgers, Steaks (Additional Cost), Homemade Fries, Bread & Desserts with Homemade Gelato! Coleslaw and Tea.
  • Developers and community leaders gather to break ground on the second project of the 750,000-square-foot retail development. From left, Kenton McKeehan, President of Big V Property Group; Anna, Texas Councilwoman Kelly Patterson-Herndon; Anna Mayor Pro Tem Elden Baker; Anna Mayor Pete Cain; Anna Councilman Manny Singh; Anna Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Walden; Danielle Kaufman of Kaufman Consultants for The Seitz Group; Jeff Rosenberg, Chairman and CEO, Big V Property Group; Bryan Kallenberg, Vice President of Capital Markets of Big V Property Group (photo credit: Big V Property Group)
  • Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Upper Trinity) is proud to announce several prestigious awards and professional recognitions received during the first half of 2026, highlighting the District's commitment to operational excellence across its water and wastewater services.
  • So far, during the five FIFA World Cup 2026 games held in Arlington, over 70 drones have been seized.
  • It’s an exciting time for the McKinney National Airport (DTX) community as Avelo Airlines has announced its first nonstop destinations from DTX. Avelo’s launch flights will coincide with the opening of DTX’s newly constructed passenger terminal and new designation as a commercial service airport. Avelo has announced nonstop flights from DTX to the following cities: Las Vegas, Nevada; and Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa, Florida.
  • Friday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Enjoy a spectacular evening at the 49th Annual Lights Over Lake Bonham Fireworks Show on Friday, July 3, 2026. This is a free event open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs!
  • TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closures of the eastbound and westbound US 82 mainlanes and the eastbound US 82 frontage roads, beginning at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. on July 2 until July 3.
  • Jonathan Mark Fleming, 41, pleaded guilty to bank robbery and was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Richard Schell on June 29, 2026.
  • On June 29, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Bonham Police Officers responded to 414 Jo Aynn Circle for a mental subject/unresponsive person call.
  • TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 northbound mainlanes beginning at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on July 1 until July 2.
  • 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • In the continued development of a rare new, ground-up retail property, Big V Property Group and The Seitz Group will celebrate the groundbreaking of Rosamond Town Center in Anna, Texas, on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the southeast corner of Rosamond Parkway and Hwy. 75. The 355,826-square-foot, open-air center will be anchored by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Aldi, Burlington, EOS Fitness, Hobby Lobby, HomeGoods, PetSmart and T.J. Maxx, and will feature several outparcels and specialty stores. (photo credit: Big V Property Group)
  • The theme for Creative Arts Center's July art show is Patriotic Textures & Textiles. In honor of our country's 250th Anniversary, we hope to see lots of red, white and blue colors in the artwork as well as patriotic themes. As always, you can interpret this theme however you choose and we will also accept Artist Choice. This month we especially hope to see lots of fiber arts in the gallery as we will be one of the stops in the Bonham Quilt Hop & Fiber Arts Show on July 24 & 25. As always, all mediums are welcomed and encouraged. Painters, it will be fun if you add some texture to your artwork or the illusion of it. Artwork is due July 1.
  • TxDOT officials have announced upcoming nightly full closure of the US 75 northbound entrance ramp from SH 91, Texoma Parkway. The US 75 northbound entrance ramp closure will begin nightly at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. June 29 and June 30.
  • Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting June 29, 2026.
  • June is going to be a busy month for the airwaves and the club. The biggest event will be the ARRL Field Day June 27 and 28, 2026. FCARC will set up at the Bois D'Arc Creek Cowboy Church beside their arena and operate for the roughly 24-hour event, and we invite you to stop by and see what we do.
  • It is that time of year again for the annual ARRL sponsored Ham Radio Field Day. Amateur Radio operators across the country will gather to erect antennas, attach feedlines and power up radios to make contacts with stations all over the country and the world. This is a 24-hour event beginning on Saturday, June 27 and ending the afternoon of June 28. Plano Amateur Radio Klub will join the Fannin County ARC, the Grayson County ARC and others across the state and nation in participating in this event.
  • In a discussion among some of the seniors at the Bonham, Texas Senior Center, Powell Sinclair made the statement that his juicy meatloaf was better than anybody else’s meatloaf. Another member, Jim Adams, stated that he would put his mother’s ninety-year-old recipe up against anyone else’s recipe. At that time there were others that were willing to put their meatloafs into the mix and the All-American Meatloaf Bake-Off was born.
  • Richard Sesbino, Senior Auditor at BrooksWatson, a Houston, Texas, accounting firm, opened the discussion by thanking the county auditor's office for cooperating in what the external auditor called "a very pleasant experience." Sesbino quickly got to the heart of the matter, advising the court that the county received an unmodified rating -- the overall highest rating -- and a "clean opinion." In other business, Fannin County Commissioners Court approved the final payment of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) invoices in order to qualify for reimbursement from the Secretary of State.