Road construction work on W. 10th St. from HWY 121 to N Center St. / HWY 78 in Bonham will begin Monday, September 15. Please use extreme caution in the area as crews work to make major improvements to our infrastructure.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Join the Fannin County Master Gardeners for a hands-on Winter Program featuring expert tips on cool-season flowers, strawberries, asparagus, and cover crops.

On Sunday, September 14, '24, 3:00-5:00 p.m., you are invited to attend a Harmony House Concert, featuring James Kirby "live" here while on his USA Tour. Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, James Kirby has been selling out venues and captivating audiences worldwide with his mellow voice and distinctive percussive guitar playing.

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 15, 2025.

City Center Fort Worth will host the Fourth Annual 9/11 Memorial Tower Climb on Saturday, September 13 in downtown Fort Worth. The event will commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001, as hundreds of first responders ascend the Bank of America Tower at 301 Commerce Street. images courtesy of City Center

On the evening of Sunday, Sept. 14, workers will shift both directions of US 75 onto new outside pavement. The shift will provide room for crews to rebuild the main lanes in the center of US 75. Work also continues on the nearby Taylor Street bridge portion of the US 75 project. The new bridge will provide additional capacity. TxDOT will close the southbound main lanes of US 75 at US 82 starting at 8:00 p.m. each night from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24. The closures, which are weather permitting, will last until 5:00 a.m. the following morning. The closures are for crews to pave the new US 82 bridge over US 75.

This year’s theme, The Grape Gatsby, pays homage to the glamour of the 1920s and the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby book publication. Guests can step into Gatsby-era elegance at the Champagne Terrace sponsored by Hilton DFW Lakes, which has been reimagined as an elevated, ticketed experience. Nestled in Weems Alley, this luxe hideaway features plush seating, live music, photo-worthy décor and a picture-perfect Florence-style wine window - a nod to the 16th-century buchette del vino, once used by winemakers to sell wines to the public as they stroll by on the cobblestone-lined streets. Today, this charming tradition adds a perfect photo opportunity to your GrapeFest experience.

A new month brings exciting events to the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site in Bonham, TX. Our 50th anniversary tours will now occur on Wednesday, October 1 and Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. due to a change in operating hours.

After a contentious regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court that began at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 4:14 p.m., the decision was made by a slim 2-1 vote to install a concrete parking lot at the Justice Center at a cost of $978,587.00, but the court couldn't reach any consensus on a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Engie regarding testing at the battery-energy storage facility near Savoy.

Employee of the Quarter Zach Posey (left) and Bonham Mayor H.L. Compton. After a lengthy public hearing, Bonham City council approved a controversial request for rezoning an area near South Village Drive and Finley Oates Elementary, despite many protests from local residents. Council also approved the budget for the coming fiscal year and honored Zach Posey as Employee of the Quarter

Autumn in Bonham holds the distinction of being a Century Mile ride and features five paved routes, and three gravel routes, which includes a 13-mile "family" route all within Fannin County. Participants of past rides will recognize familiar landmarks along the 13, 28, 38, 70 & 100-mile paved routes and enjoy riding by Bois d’Arc Lake and pass the Caddo Grasslands. Riders that prefer gravel now have three routes to choose: a 28-mile, 45 mile and a 71-mile option.

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

Our guest speaker is T'ata Begay, who will be Celebrating Choctaw Lifeways Through Song, Dance, and Instrumentation. T'ata Begay will lead attendees through the deep-rooted relationship between the Choctaw community and its songs, dances, and musical expressions—highlighting how these practices continue to thrive and change today.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

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

Tammy Reddic of Whitewright announced today that she will be running for Grayson County Clerk, as a Republican. Reddic is a retired Probation Officer with 30 years of service. For the past 3 1/2 years Reddic has been employed at the Grayson County Clerk's Office where she is currently a Deputy Clerk.

Chainsaw crews are in Leonard according to SBTC DR Director Scottie Stice. "There are trees on houses and trees down all over the community," Stice said. "We are caring for our neighbors and are here to serve."

5:30 p.m. Monday, September 8, 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

The world has rediscovered the simple joy of gardening. What started during the pandemic as a way to find peaceful, family-friendly hobbies has grown into a powerful movement. From a single potted plant on a patio to a flourishing backyard garden, people are finding solace and satisfaction in connecting with nature. And it’s no surprise—science proves that gardening is good for us.

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 8, 2025.

The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded project grants to support quality-of-life projects that will benefit the community.

The City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department is proud to unveil a new tool to help residents and visitors make the most of the city's outdoor spaces. The new Parks & Trails Directory is an interactive, mobile-friendly guide to more than 50 parks and 80+ miles of scenic trails.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, was a red-letter day for Bonham Fire Department as the community gathered with firefighters and city leaders to dedicate BFD's bright red new Engine 2 with a Fire Engine Push-In Ceremony.

During next Tuesday's regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court, the public can expect to learn details about what the county budgeted for the parking lot at the Justice Center, and get updated dollar amounts from the engineering firm and the construction manager at risk. Asphalt could cost as much as $469,000 and the estimate for a concrete parking lot is $998,000.

McKinney City Council passed a $942 million total budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget includes $232.1 million in the general fund and lowered the city’s property tax rate from $0.415513 to $0.412284. The new rate means property owners will pay $0.412284 for every $100 assessed property value. The 2026 Fiscal Year is Oct. 1 – Sept. 30, 2026.

Shown here at the groundbreaking of Mirabella in Prosper are, from left, Andre Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer for Tellus; Craig Martin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tellus; Jeff Stinson, Senior Vice President o Land & Strategic Planning for Highland Homes; and Prosper Mayor David Bristol.

The Bonham Fire Department is honored to invite the community to a Fire Engine Push-In Ceremony on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Station 2, 2509 North Center Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

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.

The Creative Arts Center in Bonham is pleased to announce a call for art for their annual Community Art Contest. All types of art are welcome, including acrylic, oil, watercolors, drawings, mixed media and 3D art. Artwork is due by September 3. All paintings and drawings must have a wire suitable for hanging in the gallery. No sawtooth hooks.

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

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.

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.

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.