This Tennessee resident was on the Little Red River near Heber Springs in recent days when he caught this nice brown trout (above) while fishing with guide Mike Winkler. Mike reports that he had Jason throwing big articulated streamers toward the bank with an 8-weight fly rod with a 330-grain sink line.

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said trout fishing from Cotter on the tailwater of Bull Shoals Dam delivered a good quantity of fighting browns and healthy rainbows this week.

Bois d'Arc Lake - EXCELLENT. Water normal stain; 82 degrees; 0.51 feet below pool. The morning bite has slowed down a bit but still a few around pond weed and bushes.

Family Care Clinic, 2105 N Center St., Bonham, TX 75418

August 4, 5 and 7 at First United Methodist Church in Sherman

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.

"The Caddo River is a great river for all levels of paddling experience," said Gayla Claborn, owner of Caddo River Camping & Canoe in Glenwood, Arkansas. "This typical pool and drop river is gentle enough for novice paddlers to learn on, yet with enough class I and II rapids along the way to keep it exciting. There are good places to stop to swim and fish along the available routes surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains. And it is one of the most consistent floating rivers in Arkansas, allowing our season to span from March to September."

Hunts for white-tailed and mule deer, pronghorn, turkey, alligator and dove, plus guided packages for exotic species and bighorn sheep are a few types of hunts available through the Texas public drawn hunt system.

(L-R) Jeff Rice and catfish guide David Hanson show off a chunky Lake Fork Channel catfish, one of limits landed this past week while fishing in the shade of a bridge. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Miller Scott holds a terrific catch, a Spring River rainbow trout, while fishing recently with guide Mark Crawford.

The Austin College Athletics Department and the Alumni "A" Athletics Association Board inducted honorees into the Austin College Athletics Hall of Honor on Saturday, July 26, at the annual Legends Weekend event.

One new waterbody, Lake Tawakoni, increased the number of public reservoirs with Legacy Class ShareLunkers to 79. O.H. Ivie in West Texas was at the head of the class again this season with six entries.

The 2nd Annual North Texas Antique Fishing Lure & Tackle Show will be held on Saturday, August 2 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Fletcher Warren Civic Center (5501 S. Hwy. 69).

One-day co-ed clinic welcomes boys and girls ages 6-17 plus live music and a special helicopter landing at 10:15 a.m.

Success on harvesting a big buck like this depends largely upon proper scouting of your hunting land; modern technology makes it much easier. Luke and his buddy Jeff Rice put technology to good use this past week on a tract of very remote land. (photo by Luke Clayton)

This year’s scholarship recipients are Daniel Tortorella and Laci Eagy.

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, "Catching rainbows has seldom been easier than it’s been the last few weeks."

Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870-955-8300) said, "For spin fishing, gold and silver spinners are doing well; D2 jigs and trout cranks can work for chasing the bigger fish. The Trout Crank will get down to the fish and might catch a walleye with the rainbow trout crank."

Robert Kennedy recently hauled in a handful and then some of brown trout (a 24-incher in this photo) from the Beaver Lake tailwater while fishing with his brother, guide Austin Kennedy.

The program borrows quite a few pages from The Toyota Sharelunker Program hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Community Garden Kitchen (CGK), a vital nonprofit addressing food insecurity, is the only one of its kind in Collin County to offer free, warm, and nutritious evening meals,...

Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announces Christine Baranski, an Emmy, two-time Tony, Screen Actors Guild, Drama Desk and American Comedy Award winner, as its featured speaker at its “Ruby Anniversary Luncheon” on Friday, November 14, 2025, (11:30-1:00 p.m.) at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 75202). She is best known for her performances in The Good Wife, The Good Fight, The Big Bang Theory, Mamma Mia, The Gilded Age and multiple theater roles.

Weeks of dedication and hard work recently paid off for 31-year-old Micherre Fox, of Manhattan, NY, when she found a 2.30-carat white diamond at Arkansas’ world-famous Crater of Diamonds State Park. About two years ago, Fox decided that she wanted to find her own diamond for an engagement ring.

PEPPA PIG Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth is helping families plan their summer visits with confidence, thanks to the Park's 'Rainy Day Promise,' which ensures guests can come back for another day of oink-tastic fun if weather interrupts the experience. Starting August 8, the Park is introducing the all-new Evie’s Wiggle & Giggle Dance Party, a high-energy celebration, complete with music, bubbles and character appearances through September 1. Plus, for three days only, (August 5, 6 and 7) the first 500 guests can enjoy one FREE Mini Muddy Puddles Milkshake, making their visit even sweeter.

GlobalWafers Co., Ltd.’s (GWC’s) U.S. subsidiary, GlobalWafers America LLC, announces an innovative supply chain partnership with Apple to further boost the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing supply chain. The new partnership aligns with the Trump Administration’s priority to make the United States the world leader in semiconductor manufacturing.

1974 – President Richard Nixon, in a nationwide television address, announces his resignation from the office of the President of the United States effective noon the next day. Richard Nixon's resignation speech was a national television address delivered from the Oval Office by U.S. president Richard Nixon the evening of August 8, 1974, during which Nixon announced his intention to resign the presidency the following day, August 9, 1974, due to the Watergate scandal. Nixon's resignation was the culmination of what he referred to in his speech as the "long and difficult period of Watergate", a 1970s federal political scandal stemming from the break-in of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate Office Building by five men during the 1972 presidential election and the Nixon administration's subsequent attempts to cover up its involvement in the crime. Nixon ultimately lost much of his popular and political support as a result of Watergate. At the time of his resignation the next day, Nixon faced almost certain impeachment and removal from office. The following morning, August 9, Nixon submitted a signed letter of resignation to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, becoming the only U.S. president to resign from office.

In Bonham, the local farmers market is set up every other Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the parking lot at Creative Arts Center. This month the market will be set up...

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Ladonia City Hall

The Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is proud to announce the launch of its new online Map Store, offering public access to a curated collection of award-winning maps that showcase the people, places, and natural resources that define Texas.

Fannin County Commissioners Court managed to hold civil conversations during most of its regular meeting Tuesday before bedlam broke out over the same subject that has plagued this court for eight months - the condition of the courthouse and six trumped up indictments that were summarily dismissed by the first person outside of Fannin County to examine this regrettable situation.

Visit McKinney is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Nolting as the organizations new Senior Communications & Media Specialist. Nolting brings a strong background in tourism, marketing, and municipal communications. "Tourism has always been where my heart is," Nolting said. "There's something truly special and incredibly rewarding about helping people discover what makes a destination unique. I am thrilled to now do that with McKinney — a city with a rich story and vibrant history."

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

Swamp pop, Leadbelly, and bayou R&B -- Kevin Russell blends regional sounds into something timeless. Think Texas Gulf Coast meets Muscle Shoals...

Big things are happening in a corner of the state known for its quiet beauty and strong community ties. Native Prairies Association of Texas’ newest chapter is taking root in Northeast Texas, where prairie advocates are already stepping up, sharing knowledge, and building momentum.

Creative Arts Center in Bonham is excited to announce a new partnership with the local Farmers Market. This group used to meet in the lot across from the post office. The next Farmers Market date at Creative Arts Center is August 9.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project performing pavement resurfacing operations on SH 121 set in Fannin County and will consist of milling, seal coat, and striping. The project limit is from SH 11 to Spur 311 on SH 121. The contractor will start setting barricades and message boards at the end of July if weather permits. The targeted completion is in the middle of August 2025, officials said. Various lane closures are to be expected throughout the project duration.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the northbound US 75 exit to FM 121 will be closed on August 04, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, August 4, 2025, in the Council Chambers of Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinance.

The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) has awarded $80,395.00 in Promotional and Community Event Grants to support a wide range of community events that promote tourism, local business growth, cultural vibrancy, and civic engagement across McKinney.

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 4, 2025.

Waterfall Partners headed by David H. Craig, CEO of Craig International, the master developer for the massive 3,100-acre Preston Harbor development, has tapped Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group to create a one-of-a-kind residential community in fast-growing Grayson County. Centurion American’s acquisition includes approximately 550 acres within the Preston Harbor development. Of that, roughly 338 acres are planned for 1,184 residential lots, ranging from 50- to 60-feet. An additional 211 acres will feature 115 estate lots, each measuring approximately a half-acre to 7-acres—many offering scenic lake and greenbelt views.

The City of Anna has officially launched the open participation phase of its 2025 Community Survey, inviting all Anna neighbors to share their input on local priorities, city services and future transportation needs.

Texoma Medical Center (TMC) tied for 31st in Texas among U.S. News’ latest edition of Best Hospitals. This year, U.S. News announced 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have demonstrated superior outcomes. Texoma Medical Center was also recognized as a Best Hospital for Community Access and high performing in eight procedure and condition areas including: Heart Failure, Heart Arrhythmia, Congestive Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Pneumonia, Stroke, and Pacemaker Implantation.

The City of Anna City Council has appointed Marc Marchand as Acting City Manager after the departure of Ryan Henderson on June 30, 2025. City of Anna Fire Chief Ray Isom has been appointed Acting Assistant City Manager to fill a vacancy in the City Manager’s Office.

The City of Anna is proud to announce the return of Joey Grisham as Director of Economic Development, bringing over two decades of community-building and project leadership experience back to one of North Texas' fastest-growing cities.

The City of McKinney invites residents to help shape the future of local housing, neighborhoods, and community development through an upcoming public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and a community-wide housing survey.

Commissioners court approved Fannin County's annual external financial report/audit from BrooksWatson & Company for fiscal year 2024. The county received the best possible outcome, an unmodified opinion, which is the highest level of assurance from a clean audit. The county enjoyed an overall increase in net position of $4,807,547 for the year. "Overall, it was a very healthy year, from a budgetary perspective," remarked Mike Brooks, CPA, a partner with BrooksWatson & Company.

Ryan Deshaun Edd, 37, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on July 30, 2025.

Larry Wayne Culverhouse, 39, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; felon in possession of a firearm; and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on July 30, 2025.

Spraying will occur on Wednesday, July 30, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., weather permitting. It will cover the area generally east of Coit Road, north of Roach Middle School in Frisco Independent School District, west of Memory Lane, and south of Rambling Road.

The closure is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. on August 1, until 7:00 p.m. on August 2. The closure is needed for access to install storm drainage pipe across the intersection.

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.

Workers maneuver one of the lake project's massive pumps into place. The pumps are designed to transport up to 54 million gallons of water per day through 27 miles of uphill pipeline. That's enough water to fill 80+ Olympic-sized swimming pools - every single day!

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the northbound entrance ramp to US 75 from CR 375 will be closed on July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Fannin County Election Office will provide the training required to register new voters on Monday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at United Bank Bonham, in the Elizabeth May Room. This training is open to all registered voters in Fannin County, and is not limited to any political party.

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 28, 2025.

The City of Anna announces the departure of its Director of Economic Development, Bernie Parker, whose last day was Thursday, July 17.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the southbound US 75 exit to Panther Parkway (CR 375) will be closed on July 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Come and experience the charm of the historic St. Mark's Episcopal Church! This beautiful building, lovingly relocated and restored after being damaged by hurricane-force winds in May 2022, is a testament to community spirit.

Upper Trinity Regional Water District recently named Doug Janeway as the new Lake Ralph Hall Reservoir Manager.

With the assistance approved today, the District will install a second high service pump station to complete Phase 3 of its Bois d’Arc project that will deliver a maximum capacity of 175 million gallons per day. The District will also construct two pipelines—one 27 miles long and another 9 miles long—using 84-inch pipe to deliver water from Lake Texoma to its rapidly growing service area.

With the assistance approved today, the Authority will plan, acquire, design, and construct 37,000 linear feet of 42-inch pipeline to deliver treated water from the Tawakoni 42-inch line to the Kaufman 20-inch line near the College Mound SUD delivery point. Additional points will be added for Gastonia Scurry SUD, Becker-Jiba SUD, and North Kaufman WSC.

Partnership with higher education’s virtual care leader, TimelyCare, offers 24/7 access to well-being resources

Tuition-free online public school gives families more choices, starting with kindergarten.

Owner Kathleen Brooks brings years of dance training, pageant training and collegiate & competition cheer experience. Sam Lumpkins, owner of Bonham School of Dance for 15 years, assists Miss Kat in teaching the pre-kindergarten and beginner ballet, tap & jazz classes. This year Landry Persons has joined the staff as a tumbling/cheer, jazz and competition team instructor.

This new agreement allows students currently enrolled in Dallas College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to fast-track their journey toward earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) through concurrent enrollment at ACE.

ETAMU Summer 2025 graduates represent 22 U.S. states and two countries (photo by East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications)

University staff admire the 1897 diploma. The 1897 diploma is one of the oldest in the university's archives. East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

A transformative $5.7 million federal investment is set to reshape health care education and workforce development across North Texas.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will host its annual IT Camp on Tuesday, August 5, as Dr. Ming-Shan Su hosts a workshop on "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Beginners."

The new agreement allows Dallas College Bachelor of Science in Nursing students to enroll in American College of Education’s Master of Science in Nursing program concurrently, earning transferable credits and significantly reducing the time and cost to complete a graduate degree.

Trenton ISD and The Child Nutrition Department is proud to announce it will operate under the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Bailey Inglish, Finley Oates, I.W. Evans, L.H. Rather, and Bonham High School will serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals.

Lincoln Snyder, a grade 12 student at Lake Dallas High School, has been awarded a prestigious Formidable Fellowship grant to support his entrepreneurial venture, Sunshine Exteriors, a window cleaning, gutter cleaning, power washing, and holiday lighting services tailored to residential and commercial clients. Snyder was selected as one of 23 exceptional young entrepreneurs from hundreds of applicants across the United States to receive the $1,000 grant.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University awarded honorary Doctor of Business Administration degrees to John L. Massey and Greg L. Massey on Friday, July 25, during the commencement exercise for graduate degrees at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Bonham ISD Board of Trustees hired Jennifer Marthlijohni as new assistant principal at L.H. Rather Junior High.

Exterior of Binnion Hall | East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

Raina and Tim Clark present a check to East Texas A&M. East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) has named Dr. David Whitlock as interim president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, effective August 1, 2025. (photo by Dan Hoke)

Sherman, Texas -- Allen Hulstine Sr., 84, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Sherman, TX. He was born on March 9, 1941, in Kingston, OK. He had a career of 30 years with GTE.

Bonham, Texas -- A Rosary for German Vazquez Villegas, 45, will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. A Mass for German will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Se llevará a cabo un Rosario el martes 5 de agosto de 2025, comenzando a las 6:00 PM en la funeraria Cooper-Sorrells en Bonham, Texas. Una Misa en honor a German se llevará a cabo el miércoles 6 de agosto de 2025, comenzando a la 1:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Elizabeth, Bonham, Texas.

Bonham, Texas -- Roy Edward Domes, 67, of Bonham, Texas passed away on July 24, 2025 at Texoma Medical Center in Bonham. Born on September 4, 1957, in Springville, New York, Roy was the beloved son of Edward Domes and Betty Hobson.

Bonham, Texas -- A visitation for Joe Grady Hunt, 83, will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Cooper- Sorrells Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. Bro Glen Tyson will be officiating the service.

Bonham, Texas -- A visitation will be held for family and friends of Robert Charles Edwards, 89, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home.

Whitewright, Texas -- Roy Lee Black of Whitewright, Texas passed away on June 30, 2025, at 78 years old. Mr. Black was born on October 7, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Norman and Jewel Black.

Telephone, Texas -- A graveside service for Sandra Jean Kirby, 80, will be held on July 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Forest Grove Cemetery, in Telephone, Texas.

Bonham, Texas -- The funeral service for Edward Joseph Klaeger III, 83, is Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Mark Posey officiating. Visitation will start one hour prior to service.

Bonham, Texas -- Brandon Michael Edghill, age 26, departed this life peacefully in the early hours of July 23, 2025, at his home in Bonham, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bonham, Texas -- Betty Ruth Covington Cole, 88, passed away July 21, 2025, at her residence in Bonham, Texas surrounded by her family after a relatively brief battle with Alzheimer's.

Sherman, Texas -- A memorial service for Peggy A. Redshaw, 76, of Sherman is planned for Aug. 13 at 2:00 p.m. in Wynne Chapel at Austin College with the Rev. John Williams officiating and a reception to follow.

Trenton, Texas -- Tom McClure Holmes, 88, of Trenton, Texas passed away in Gatesville, Texas on July 17, 2025.

Bonham, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Kenneth "Ken" R. Whitton, 74, of Bonham, Texas, will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Mr. Robert D. Hurst officiating.

Paris, Texas -- A memorial service for Ora Margaret Rogers Beaver, 88, will be held Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Calvary Methodist Church, 3105 Lamar Ave in Paris, Texas at 4:00 p.m. A private graveside service was held at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Texas.

Winnsboro, Texas -- Visitation for Gloria Dianne Coston, 79, will be Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro, 816 W. Broadway, Winnsboro, TX 75494. A graveside service is set for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Pineview Cemetery, FM 1647 and CR 2455, Winnsboro, TX 75494.

Jean Siméon Chardin, The Cut Melon, 1760, oil on canvas. The Kimbell Art Museum announced the acquisition of The Cut Melon by Jean Siméon Chardin. Dated 1760, The Cut Melon has long been recognized as one of the artist’s most remarkable paintings—rare in its oval shape and exemplifying Chardin’s mastery at its peak. The painting went on view beginning Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the Kimbell’s Louis I. Kahn Building.

Opening this fall at 4951 Belt Line Road, the nearly 9,000-square-foot restaurant will deliver a multi-sensory experience, starting with a lush courtyard entrance and leading into a striking two-sided tequila display. The interior is a unique fusion of hacienda-style design, where warm, rich leather, distinctive lighting, and artistic tiles create an inviting atmosphere. Curated Latin art adds depth and storytelling throughout the space, reinforcing a sense of vibrant energy and sincere hospitality that defines the experience.

The Kidz Krew at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham is proud to announce they will be performing Alice in Wonderland for six shows only. The show location has been changed to the Auxiliary Gym at Bonham High School. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:00 p.m. on August 8, 9, 15 & 16.

Hooper's Hope Women's Cancer Support Group supports all women that have or have had any type cancer. We meet the second Monday of each month.

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce that tickets for Life of Pi, the Tony Award®-winning theatrical experience that has wowed audiences around the globe, are on sale for performances August 5-17, 2025 at the Winspear Opera House as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.

Dollar General is helping families and educators shop smarter this back-to-school season with budget-friendly school and classroom essentials, including an expansive assortment of supplies priced $1 or less.

2025 Hope Party co-chairs, Karla Noone and Reed Robertson. The community is invited to a kickoff celebration August 7 at FRAME in Highland Park Village. The Hope Party returns November 21 at The Statler benefiting the Grant Halliburton Foundation.

The unrelenting heat and limited rainfall that North Texans experience in July and August challenge humans and landscape plants. Fortunately, you can take steps to help your plants survive while working safely outdoors. First, let’s take care of you. As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stress or even heat stroke.

The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Some simple precautions around the home can reduce the risk of their bite. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Using organic mulch in landscape beds, around trees, and in vegetable gardens helps retain moisture, deter weeds, and moderate soil temperature. As the long, dry summer days approach, keeping moisture in our landscapes becomes an important issue. Adding the proper mulch can assist in this process at any time of the year. The first decision is whether to use organic or inorganic mulch. Check out the benefits of each.

Josh appeared on Season 12 of American Idol making it in to the Top 20 male finalists. Deadline to purchase tickets is August 19.

Livingston the Lion, a beloved stuffed animal from the late 1800s once owned by Sam Bell Maxey Long, is hosting a special sleepover at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site! On the evening of Friday, August 15, children are invited to drop off a favorite stuffed animal, doll, or action figure for an overnight adventure at the historic home. Staff will be supervising your stuffed animals and taking pictures of all the fun they will be having!

On August 28 at Whitewater Amphitheater outside of New Braunfels, Texas, Robert Earl Keen will hit the stage with special guest Tyler Childers, alongside a special trio set from Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram, plus Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers, Ryan Bingham, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and many, many more to raise money for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

Classes will be held at the Derrell Hall Education Center at 2505 N. Center Street from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, August 6! Classes are FREE!

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Angel Hands Hospice and Palliative Care, a trusted provider of end-of-life care in the Texoma region, is expanding its volunteer program and inviting compassionate individuals to join its team in supporting patients and families throughout the community. Angel Hands is the first hospice in the United States to formally integrate end-of-life doulas into its care model, establishing a new national standard for holistic, person-centered hospice care.

Get ready for a fun-filled summer kickoff! The Fannin County Children's Center is gearing up for the annual Back to School Supply Drive & Resource Fair, benefiting the amazing kids of Fannin County!

Join us on Tuesday, August 5 at noon at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for a program by Alice Reese. She will talk about "Hunt County in the Movies" featuring local historical figures Monty Stratton, John Love Boles, Ormer Locklear and Audie Murphy.

Counting Crows exploded on the rock scene more than three decades ago with a breakthrough first album, August and Everything After (1993), that contained a remarkable list of hits including "Mr. Jones," "Round Here," "Rain King," "Anna Begins," "Sullivan Street," and "Perfect Blue Buildings." Counting Crows will bring their legendary catalogue of music to Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant, Oklahoma on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

What better place to rally support and raise funds than at the lively Wolfe City Rodeo where we will have our annual 50/50 raffle? (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. (photo by Harry Gates)

Since 1997, the Bonham Kiwanis Club has proudly hosted the Lights Over Lake Bonham Firework Show, and this year was no exception! We are deeply grateful to all our sponsors who made the 2025 event possible.

Mallory McBroom, right, was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow for her service as Bonham Rotary Club President 2024-2025. On left is Sandy Barber, the incoming Bonham Rotary Club president.

Scott and Jennifer Freitas of New Port Richey, Florida, visited Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park on July 1 and took home the second-largest diamond of the year.

For 25 incredible years, Relay For Life of Fannin County has brought our community together in the fight against cancer. Since our very first event in June 2000, we’ve proudly raised $1,375,836 to support lifesaving research, prevention, early detection, education, and patient care. In 2017, we joined the prestigious American Cancer Society’s $1 Million Dollar Club, and in 2019, we were named the #1 Relay event in the ACS Dallas Region.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Kidz Krew at Creative Arts Center in Bonham proudly presents Alice in Wonderland: The Queen's Tea & Other Catastrophes. Adapted from Alice in Wonderland: Rise of the Cards written by Lisa Avila. This production will star local youth and will be performed at the historic auditorium at 1201 N. Main in Bonham.

The City of McKinney is proud to unveil “Ever Blooming,” a new public art installation at the roundabout at East Louisiana and Church Streets in the Downtown McKinney Cultural District. The floral sculpture was commissioned by McKinney Main Street and the McKinney Arts Commission and designed by Dallas-based artist Alli Koch of Alli K Design.

On Sunday, August 17, '25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. come chill out with us at Harmony House Concerts on Wildscape Acres. Scott Sean White is a newcomer to our venue, but not to Texas and other singer-songwriters. White is a touring singer-songwriter who has had several songs recorded by country superstar Cody Johnson -- two on Cody’s album Human -- including “God Bless the Boy” and “Made a Home,” and one called “Over Missing You” on Cody’s latest album.

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Expansion of AgriLife Extension’s beekeeping program has been an effort supported by the Texas Legislature and the Texas Beekeepers Association to meet the growing demand for science-based knowledge, instruction and resources that serves backyard beekeepers to commercial pollinator and honey production operations statewide. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Start thinking about the biggest threats to the livestock and wildlife industry now. That was the advice given at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course.

Results of sale Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 1,602 head

Every person on Earth lives in a watershed, whether they realize it or not. Although all watersheds are different, most Watershed Protection Plans have many topics in common. These include characterizing the watershed, assessing current water quality data, developing load estimates from differing potential pollutant sources and describing management measures to improve water quality. Additionally, a description of needed educational and outreach activities, a summary of available resources and funding sources, and measures of success to guide progress towards water quality goals are also included in the plan.

In the heart of South Texas, just outside Laredo, Memo Benavidez tends to more than just land. He tends to a legacy.

"The goal of the Grayson County Hay Show is to highlight the hay producers' hard work," said D. Chad Cummings, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Results of sale Monday, August 4, 2025 - 1,111 head

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a multicounty beef summit on Aug. 20 in Bellevue. The deadline to register is Aug. 15. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

North Central Texas Cattlemen’s Clinic is the finale of this multi-county series.

This event will gather hundreds of SWCD directors, employees, and conservation partners from across the state to explore innovative solutions, celebrate achievements, and chart the future of Texas conservation.

Results of sale Saturday, August 2, 2025 -970 head.

Live demonstrations are a part of the 50 hours of training and 30 courses covering new technologies and hot topics in beef cattle production that are offered during the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Consider the case of jazz guitarist Mary Osborne, a native of Minot, North Dakota.

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.

(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

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."

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.”

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.

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?

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

"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%.

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 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.

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.

Let me tell you about a little spot in Bonham where the flavors are bold and the welcome is warmer than a Texas summer. At K Garden, authentic Korean food isn’t just served; it’s shared, with heart and history behind every bite. What started as a peaceful move to the country turned into one of the most Seoul-ful dining experiences in Fannin County.

In my history lectures at Austin College, I would sometimes open with a question and ask if anyone could answer it.

Japanese Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda was the last soldier in the Philippines to lay down his arms. He was finally convinced in 1974 that the war was over and he began a life worth living.

Nestled in the Davis Mountains is one of the most important centers of learning in the world located in one of the most remote parts of the state, the famed McDonald Observatory, run by the University of Texas.

When Texas loses a man like Charles W. “Doc” Graham, it’s more than the end of an era; it’s a loss remembered across all corners of the state.

The world cried on an August day 90 years ago. That was the day Will Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) died in a plane crash in Alaska

Let me tell you about a place in Bonham that smells like fresh-baked dreams and roasted ambition. Stay Grounded Coffee Café is where locals go for bold coffee, made-from-scratch meals, and that warm, familiar feeling you can’t get from a drive-thru. Housed in a former Sonic, it’s now the town’s go-to spot for comfort food, custom lattes, and real community connection.

As thousands of American settlers crossed into Texas to start new lives, Haden Edwards became an important early empresario and sought to make a fortune in the new land.

I prefer to think in terms of healing our president, which is the more reasonable and urgent task.

Writer John Williams, a noted Texas native and award-winning novelist, wove tales that created different lives but also led readers to think about their own lives.

The older Ice Age was 120,000 years ago, but this op-ed is about the USA's ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

On July 1, adult education programs across the nation were expecting the release of long-promised, already-allocated federal funds that represent a lifeline for learners striving to change their lives and their communities.