Real Estate
622 W Birge Street Sherman, TX 75092
By FMI Realty
Feb 17, 2025
Print this page
Email this article

Sherman, Texas - Gorgeous architectural masterpiece in W.Sherman's historic district is a showstopper to amaze and delight w-original design & one of a kind features including rare coveted Frieze & Rookwood FP,leaded glass & pocket doors,dual staircases, 2 mud areas, exposed beams & much more!

Formal living & dining connect den & separate office.

Massive butler pantry w-wet-bar & beverage fridge connects dining room to light-filled kitchen boasting center island,planning desk,breakfast room & access door to basement,tons of built-ins -- perfect for entertaining! Primary suite connects to light filled sunroom. Secondary suite features FP & adjacent spa-like bath.

Gorgeous landscaping, massive porch, separate screened-in area, detached oversized 2 car garage w-attic storage,man-cave w-deck & fire pit area all sitting on half acre creek lot.

Plantation shutters, attic w- cedar closet, freshly sheetrocked basement, 4-zoned HVAC system, tankless HWH, shed & street lights. Parade of homes w-multiple awards.

FMI Realty

622 W Birge Street Sherman, TX 75092

Front Page
  • Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors at WinStar Sept. 5
    Don't miss your chance to see three 1990s music titans—Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors—at the WinStar World Casino this September.
  • How East Texas A&M’s Dual Credit Program is helping high school students earn college degrees faster
    For graduates like Blake Roten, East Texas A&M's Dual Credit Program is a launchpad to a college degree and a fulfilling career. At just 20 years old, Roten has already achieved an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, and a law enforcement badge—propelling his future forward. (East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications)
  • Cleaning up the Bois d’Arc in 1928
    In 1927 a levee district was created to finance a reclamation project for Bois d’Arc Creek. Adjacent landowners were taxed to finance the work. Bonds were issued for $188,000 for the work. The reclamation project for Bois d’Arc for about 14 miles up and down the creek, south and northeast from Bonham, took place in 1928. In May 1928 a "modern ditcher," "a machine of wonderful power," was unloaded from the DB & NO Railway in Bonham and was soon put to work. It was a great undertaking. photos courtesy of Bonham Daily Favorite
  • Dark Hour: DFW's scary special haunt
    While some are cozying up to their pumpkin spice lattes, fuzzy blankets, and cinnamon scented candles, one unique crew of DFW creatives are working overtime on another kind of fall delight. The haunted house business has a long and fascinating history that reveals something unique about human nature. At the turning of the seasons, the itch for a good fright calls to many of us.
  • Bonham Fire Department invites community to Fire Engine Push-In Ceremony Sept. 3
    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.
  • On this day -- September 2
    1945 – World War II: The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed by Japan and the major warring powers aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was the written agreement that formalized the surrender of Japan, marking the end of hostilities in World War II. It was signed by representatives from Japan and from the Allied nations: the United States, China, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, Australia, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. The signing took place on the deck of USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on 2 September 1945. The ceremony aboard the deck of Missouri lasted 23 minutes and was broadcast throughout the world. The date is sometimes known as Victory over Japan Day. However, that designation more frequently refers to the date of Emperor Hirohito's Gyokuon-hōsō (Imperial Rescript of Surrender), the radio broadcast announcement of the acceptance of the terms of the Potsdam Declaration at noon Japan Standard Time on 15 August.
More...
Local News
  • City of Sherman Public Notice
    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,...
  • Northbound frontage road closure notification – US 75 NBFR From Travis Street
    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.
  • Fannin County Commissioners Court regular meeting Sept. 2
    9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • McKinney firefighters injured in structure fire
    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 at Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site Sept. 5-6
    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!
  • Animal control vehicles and officers to be covered under Texas's 'Move Over or Slow Down' law
    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.
  • 16th Annual Friends of Hagerman Nature Photography Photo Contest
    Entries are accepted through September 30, 2025. (photo by Allen Rich)
  • Paris District Road Report for September 1, 2025
    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.
  • Taylor Street bridge closure notification
    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
  • Friends of Hagerman September activities
    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.
  • Bonham man sentenced to 25 years for Failure to Register as Sex Offender
    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.
  • Collin County man sentenced for oil and gas fraud scheme in Eastern District of Texas
    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.
  • Fannin County Commissioners Court struggles to maintain decorum
    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.
  • Fire in McKinney residence results in fatality
    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.
  • U.S. Marshals, partners complete 'Operation Summer is Over' for non-compliant sex offenders
    "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."
  • Full eastbound and westbound US 82 mainlane closure notification
    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced two upcoming full closures of the eastbound and westbound main lanes of US 82.
  • McKinney Oktoberfest returns to Downtown McKinney, September 26-28
    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.
  • City of Arlington to conduct targeted ground spraying for West Nile Virus Aug. 26-27
    Tarrant County Public Health notified the City of Arlington that two of its mosquito trap samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
  • Full southbound US 75 mainlane closure notification – starting at Exit 63 (US 82)
    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.
  • Fannin County Commissioners Court regular meeting Aug. 26
    9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference
  • Northbound frontage road closure notification – US 75 NBFR from Travis Street to Taylor Street
    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.
  • Paris District Road Report for August 25, 2025
    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.
  • Ramp closure notification - northbound US 75 Exit 62 to Lamberth Road
    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 names Samad Javed Director of Sales to lead expansion across Oklahoma and Texas
    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.
  • Fannin County Grand Jury returns indictments
    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.
  • Full northbound US 75 mainlane closure notification – starting at FM 691
    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.
  • Texas Water Development Board approves $16,950,000 to the City of Denison for water system improvement
    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.
  • Centurion American partners with Horizon Capital to create massive Bonham golf development
    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."
  • Texas gubernatorial candidate to address Fannin County Democrats
    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.
  • Fannin County Clerk offers free Property Fraud Alert
    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 adopts budget, sets tax rate
    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
  • Fannin County Fair Parade slated for Oct. 6
    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.
  • Man sentenced to over 24 years for role in fentanyl overdose death of 17-year-old
    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.
  • City of Arlington to conduct targeted ground spraying for West Nile Virus Aug. 19-20, 2025
    Tarrant County Public Health notified the City of Arlington that three of its mosquito trap samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
  • Sam Rayburn Museum launches major capital improvement project
    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.
  • City of Bonham to repair water line Aug. 18, residents asked to conserve water Aug. 18-19
    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.
  • McKinney felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation at Plano business
    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.
  • Paris District roads to be resurfaced
    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.
  • City of Sherman Public Notice
    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.
  • McKinney: Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
    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.
More...
Sports
More...
School News
More...
Obituaries
  • Chris Anthony Brock
    Bonham, Texas -- A visitation for Chris Anthony Brock, 44, of Leonard, Texas, will be held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Following the visitation, a memorial service will take place at 4:00 p.m., officiated by JC Thompson. In this time of sorrow, we gather to remember Chris’s bright spirit and celebrate the joy he brought to so many lives.
  • Judy Kay Jones
    Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Judy Kay Jones, 75, of Telephone, Texas, is Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wise Funeral Home. The funeral service is the following day at Wise Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mike Allred officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Grove Cemetery in Telephone.
  • Donna Jo West
    Bonham, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Donna Jo West, 65, of Bonham will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. An exhibit of her art will be on display following the celebration at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham, Texas.
  • Gordon 'Lee' Stuart
    Bonham, Texas -- A service celebrating the life of Gordon "Lee" Stuart, 74, will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church in Bonham, Texas followed by a reception time to visit with the family.
  • Sharon Anne Eaton
    Bonham, Texas -- Family visitation for Sharon Anne Eaton will be at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Texas.
  • Mickey Ray Holmes
    Honey Grove, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Mickey Ray Holmes, 64, a former resident of Honey Grove, will be held on Saturday, August 30 at The Rails in Honey Grove, TX at 3:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited for a gathering of shared stories and a lifetime of memories followed by a meal.
  • Burl William Proctor, Jr.
    Honey Grove, Texas -- Funeral services for Burl William Proctor, Jr., 84, of Dodd City, Texas, will be held to celebrate his remarkable life at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Selfs Church of Christ. Pastor John Maxham will officiate. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. A visitation will take place on August 29, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove.
  • Stacey Danelle Sanders-Bowen
    Ivanhoe, Texas -- A graveside service for Stacey Danelle Sanders-Bowen, 56, is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Bettes Cemetery in Ivanhoe.
  • Gene Wesley Marshall
    Gene Wesley Marshall, 93, passed away quietly at his home in Bonham on August 21, 2025.
  • Roland Lee Knight
    Ector, Texas -- Roland Lee Knight, 55, of Ector, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
  • Joan Frances Robbins
    Bonham, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Joan Frances Robbins, 81, will be held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas, on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. until service time. Pastor Tammy Lightfoot will be officiating. Her legacy of love and service will continue to inspire all who knew her.
  • Sandra Diane Brashier
    Bonham, Texas -- Sandra Diane Brashier, 57, of Bonham, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at her home in Bonham, Texas. Sandra dedicated many years to the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier.
  • Gary Don Vandeventer
    Ivanhoe, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Gary Don Vandeventer, 65, will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Ivanhoe Baptist Church, with Bro. Marty Hutchings officiating. Friends and family are invited to stay, share stories, and celebrate the man who made life brighter simply by being in it.
  • John Allen Shearer
    Leonard, Texas -- A celebration of the life of John Allen Shearer, 82, of Leonard will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23 in Allen, Texas. Friends may contact the family for details. John will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Dallas–Fort Worth National Cemetery.
  • James Ronald 'Ronnie' Young
    Bonham, Texas -- James Ronald Young, affectionately known as Ronnie to his friends and loved ones, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 76.
More...
Lifestyles
More...
Farm/Ranch
More...
Red River Scrapbook
  • Honey Grove football star from the 1920s-30s honored at Oakwood Cemetery
    Fay (Mule) Wilson (1901-1937) was the most famous football player from Honey Grove. After his high school career, he attended Texas A&M University and was a captain of the football team and also lettered in track. After his time in college, he played professional football for the Buffalo Rangers and then for the New York Giants, playing on the 1927 NFL Championship team.
  • Mary Osborne - the influence of Charlie Christian
    Consider the case of jazz guitarist Mary Osborne, a native of Minot, North Dakota.
  • Karen Dalton: the muse of Greenwich Village
    Bob Dylan occasionally backed her up on harmonica and, according to Wikipedia, Karen Dalton was born July 19, 1937 in Bonham, Texas. Records show that her mother, Evelyn J. Fletcher Cariker, was born February 11, 1914 in Ector. "Karen was tall, willowy, had straight black hair, was long-waisted and slender...what we all wanted to look like," recalled Lacy J. Dalton.
  • Heart and soul...
    (L-R) Tom Mc Holmes and Lewis Donaghey. For more than one hundred years, the heart and soul of Trenton, Texas, current population about 700, was embodied by the town’s two oldest businesses, The First National Bank of Trenton and The Trenton Tribune, and the three generations of the two families behind those enterprises, the Donagheys and the Holmeses. photo by Allen Rich
  • Local Legends: Wildwood Dean, part 2
    The idea of being chained to a timeclock in a factory grated on Dean Price. "I hated being a prisoner to the system of employment for my livelihood," he says. "More than anything else in life, my desire was to become a prisoner of Mother Nature."
  • Local Legends: Wildwood Dean, part 1
    This particular story begins as the clock strikes midnight. Joe Price raced out of his house near the Red River to fetch a doctor for his laboring wife, Sybil Price. Left to brave her labor solo, the oil in the lamps ran out, and the ambitious nature of her son became clear. In the wee hours of morning dark, Harold Dean Price made his way into his mother's arms. The two of them huddled in the dark alone and Harold's mother affectionately dubbed him “my little Dean.”
  • Former Texas State Historian explains history of statue of James Butler Bonham
    It is doubtful that anyone knows more about the historic statue of James Butler Bonham that graces the southeast corner of the Fannin County Courthouse square in downtown Bonham, or Allie Tennant, the internationally known Dallas sculptor who created this homage in bronze to a fallen hero of the Alamo, than former Texas State Historian, Light Cummins. Cummins even wrote a biography of Allie Victoria Tennant, a Dallas sculptor who lived from 1892 to 1971.
  • Voices of the past: The history of Bonham as told in the Bonhi Weekly
    Old copies of the Bonhi Weekly dating back to 1918 are brittle and yellowed with age now, but fortunately they were safely stored away by a wise librarian, Glenda Meador, who appreciated the history those crumbling pages represent. Back in 1928, the University of Texas gave its 1,200 incoming freshmen an English exam designed to divide the class into sections based on aptitude. Of the 1,200 first-year students, only 27 received a grade of 90 or above. No one should be surprised to know that Austin High ranked first in Texas with five graduates deserving of an “A.” But would you believe Bonham High School tied Dallas High for second place?
  • Fannin County once stretched to the Panhandle
    On November 28, 1839, upon motion by Daniel Rowlett, the Republic of Texas expanded the western boundary to include land that later became Grayson, Collin, Cooke, Denton, Montague, Wise, Clay, Jack, Wichita, Archer, Young, Wilbarger, Baylor, Throckmorton, Hardeman, Foard, Knox, Haskell, Stonewall, King, Cottle, and Childress counties, as well as parts of Hunt and Collingsworth counties.
  • Celebrating community at the annual Gober BBQ
    (L-R) Robyn Dockery, Regina Wallace and Jaylen Wallace were working hard on the serving line to keep up with the crowd at the annual Gober BBQ on Sunday, June 22, 2025. As you would expect of one of the oldest counties in North Texas, Fannin County has a rich heritage of close-knit agricultural communities with traditional celebrations.
  • New faces at Ft. Inglish
    Ft. Inglish Village welcomes new staff members Don and Jo Cofer. They bring a love of history and many skills to help maintain the various buildings and attractions at Ft. Inglish. There is no charge to visit the Fort, but donations are appreciated.
  • Steaks on Main cook-off and free concert attracts large crowd to Bonham
    Cory Morrow headlined the Fannin Agricultural Association's 3rd Annual Steaks on Main cook-off and free concert in historic downtown Bonham. Some of the region's best grilling teams competed for $5,000 of prize money in the cook-off but the biggest winners may be local FFA organizations and 4-H clubs that benefit from this event's proceeds and carry on the area's proud agricultural tradition.
  • Bountiful blueberries: Walker’s Legacy
    Fannin County is home to several outstanding fruit farms, including peaches and strawberries. The Andy and Debra Walker’s multigenerational blueberry patch is one that fruit enthusiasts won't want to miss. Forty years ago, seven hundred blueberry plants were meticulously planted by Harold and Oleta Walker, a pair of farmers always fighting to be ahead of the next big trend.
  • Beyond production: The hazards of Battery Energy Storage Systems
    As the world embraces cleaner energy and electric vehicles (EVs), the production of renewable energy and its storage is driving a shift towards more sustainable technology. However, behind this transition lies a growing concern. Lithium, a key component in batteries, presents significant environmental and safety hazards that are often overlooked.
  • Heritage and culture highlight celebration in Bonham
    Heritage Day Festival headliner Josh Weathers performs for the crowd Saturday night in historic downtown Bonham, Texas. During the annual Bonham Heritage Day Festival, residents paid homage to the original inhabitants of this region -- the Caddo Nation -- and to the intrepid French trappers who ventured up from New Orleans in the 1700s in search of pelts.
  • Bonham to recognize important role of bois d'arc during Heritage Day May 3
    The public is invited to the planting of a "special" bois d'arc tree on the grounds of the historic Fannin County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, during Bonham Heritage Day. The tree was picked out and donated by Texoma’s very own and well-known bois d'arc tree expert, John Baecht, who will have a bois d’arc woodworking station set up on the grounds of the courthouse and will be doing demonstrations the remainder of the day for Heritage Day. What better way to celebrate Bonham / Fannin County’s relationship with bois d’arc than on Bonham Heritage Day.
  • Upper Trinity’s Lake Ralph Hall Project restores historic streams
    Water is flowing through five new streams in North Texas this spring, bringing life back to areas impacted for decades by severe erosion and habitat loss. Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) restored the streams as part of environmental mitigation for future Lake Ralph Hall, Texas’s newest major lake under construction near Ladonia.
  • Prehistoric and Caddo artifacts on display at Fannin County Courthouse
    In conjunction with Heritage Day and the Vive le Bois d’Arc celebration on May 3, the Fannin County Museum of History is delighted to have a display of prehistoric and Caddo artifacts in the display case on the 2nd floor of the Fannin County Courthouse.
  • A Bonham legacy at our feet
    You walk into the Credit Union of Texas, Don Toro or Studio 94 on the east side of the Bonham square, into Belle Rae's on the north, into Blessing & Butterflies or The Curiosity Shop on Main south of the Courthouse: do you look down? What do you see when you cross the threshold into these businesses? Do you see Bonham's past?
  • Bonham postcards on display at Fannin County Courthouse
    Bonham resident Kay Sisk has collected postcards of Bonham for many years, finding them at trade shows and estate sales. Some of the postcards were given away free by local businesses, and some were sold. The Fannin County Museum of History asked Kay to display some of her postcards in the display case on the 2nd floor of the courthouse.
  • Mabel Gilbert – Early Fannin County pioneer
    Please join us at the March meeting of the Fannin County Historical Commission on March 18 at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the contributions of Mabel Gilbert, a very early Fannin County pioneer, to Fannin County, Dallas and points west. Deborah Cornelius has written a historical novel about his remarkable life and times. Join us at 6:00 p.m. on March 18 at the Fannin County Historical Commission’s office at 1 Center Street in Bonham to meet Deborah and learn about Mabel Gilbert’s time in Fannin County.
  • 'A Time Before Texas' presentation attracts large crowd to Honey Grove
    A large crowd filled Lyday Hall at Honey Grove Library & Learning Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025, to hear what local archeologist Cody Davis and his cohorts discovered in the area that is now covered by Bois d'Arc Lake.
  • New residents find a new fight: sand and gravel mining in Fannin County
    When Kalin and Tricia moved their young family from the city to rural Fannin County, it was a dream they had worked and saved to make come true -- to escape the noise and chaos of the metroplex for a peaceful existence, surrounded by woodlands, wildlife and serenity. Then they heard bulldozers clearing trees.
  • Smithsonian highlights the experiences and impact of Japanese war brides in new traveling exhibition
    "Japanese War Brides: Across a Wide Divide" begins a national tour December 14 at Irving Archives and Museum in Irving, Texas. These young women left their homes to build lives within the complexities of postwar American society. Their experiences reshaped communities by challenging immigration laws and race relations. The arrival of these brides marked the largest women-only immigration event in U.S. history and, by 1960, had increased the population of Asian Americans in the U.S. by 10%.
  • Give a gift of Fannin County history
    The Fannin County Museum of History has several Fannin County history books for sale that might be just perfect for someone you know. The books are available for purchase at the Museum and are also available on Amazon.
  • Historic Christmas newspaper front pages from Fannin County
    Historic Fannin County newspapers often featured beautiful front pages for their Christmas editions. An exhibit of these newspapers is now on display on the 2nd Floor of the Fannin County Courthouse. Visit the courthouse during this season to view this display and beautiful decorations.
  • Lake Ralph Hall update: Five streams are springing to life
    Upper Trinity's contractors are finishing up construction on five new streams near future Lake Ralph Hall, which will flow into the North Sulphur River. The newly connected tributary streams are naturally beginning to flow with rainwater this fall, bringing life back to areas impacted for decades by severe erosion and loss of habitat. Restoring the tributaries of the river to their natural, curved paths helps mitigate the area's severe erosion and provide previously lost habitat.