Results of sale Monday, September 1, 2025 - 1,610 head

The Texas Rattlers reached double-digit wins on the season, defeating the Carolina Cowboys and New York Mavericks after falling to the Arizona Ridge Riders in a close game on the opening night of Thunder Days on Friday.

Results of sale Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 866 head

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced an open call for speakers for the 2026 School for Successful Ranching, a premiere educational event for the cattle raisers, wildlife managers, landowners and others with a vested interested in the beef industry.

Results of sale Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 1,282 head, 145 cows/bulls

Results of sale Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2,060 head

According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Results of sale Monday, August 25, 2025 - 1,615 head

Cattle and other livestock can suffer from sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects during the summer. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory offers guidance on what to look for and how to treat. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

"The report of a human case of travel-related New World Screwworm (NWS) in Maryland is concerning; however, we must remain level-headed in our response to this pest."

Results of sale Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 890 head

"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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting September 1, 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McKinney Main Street is pleased to announce the return of McKinney Oktoberfest, an annual celebration of German culture, community, and tradition, taking place September 26–28, 2025, in Historic Downtown McKinney. The event is presented by Tomes Auto Group.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Fannin County Clerk, Jenny Garner, encourages every property owner to sign up for this service. If a landowner files a document with the County Clerk, signed up landowners are notified.

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

Fall is just around the corner and it is time to start making plans for the 2025 Fannin County Fair Parade. This year's theme is "Make it Grand!" The Fannin County Fair Parade is set for Monday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Bonham. All parade entries are due by Tuesday, September 30 at 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McKinney North's Brynli Burgess hits against Flower Mound Marcus on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at McKinney North High School. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Former Dodd City High School multi-sport standout Lindsey Mauppin is preparing for her junior year at East Central University where she continues to excel in athletics and in the classroom.

Austin College junior Rachel Sadler slammed down 29 kills, tying a program record for second-most kills in a match, in an exciting 3-2 win over Millsaps to extend AC's winning streak.

Bois d'Arc Lake - EXCELLENT - Morning bass bite is good around pond weed with frogs and flukes and shaky heads at the edge in 2-4 feet. Best bite is in the timber with Texas rigs and jigs.

Austin College freshman Madisin Hartsfield tips the ball to an opening in the Millsaps defense. Hartsfield also had four solo blocks. (photo by Allen Rich)

Dove are flocking birds, much like waterfowl, and action (flapping wing) decoys work very well attracting them within shotgun range. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Austin College's Rachel Sadler connects from the corner for one of the junior's match-high 29 kills in a five-set win over Millsaps. (photo by Allen Rich)

The Leonard Lady Tigers swept Tioga, Tom Bean and Grayson Christian School during action at the Tom Bean Volleyball Tournament to improve to 21-2 on the year. (file photo by Allen Rich)

Dodd City swept Forestburg and Tom Bean, but fell to Tioga in competition at the Tom Bean Volleyball Tournament. (file photo by Allen Rich)

Leonard's Leah Stoy led all hitters with 11 kills. (file photo by Allen Rich)

Austin College senior Selah Coleman connects over the middle. (photo by Allen Rich)

McKinney Boyd's Brandon Dixon makes a catch for a touchdown against North Garland on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Lovejoy High School. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

The McKinney Lions varsity debut of quarterback (#5) Kip Killough was an impressive display of young talent. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

Austin College senior Samantha Graham launches for a hit from the outside in the 'Roo season opener. (photo by Allen Rich)

The streaking Leonard Lady Tigers moved to 16-2 on the year by sweeping Trenton, Savoy and Dodd City in pool play at the Tom Bean Volleyball Tournament. (file photo by Allen Rich)

We are catching mainly on slabs right now working around ledges and sometimes out in the open in deep water. Occasionally there will be a good topwater bite but you can't rely on that to happen every day.

Bulldogs senior Emery Fasanya leaps to block a pass by Wylie East. (6A) Wylie East defeated (5A) McKinney North for the first game of the season. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

The Dodd City Lady Hornets downed Trenton and TCS before falling to Class 3A Leonard in pool play at the Tom Bean Volleyball Tournament. (file photo)

Leonard's Olivia Aylor moves into position to return a serve.

The Boone and Crockett Club and Pope and Young Club announced today that they have completed scoring procedures and are now accepting entries for javelina in their record books.

When most people think of careers in healthcare, images of doctors, nurses and medical technicians often come to mind. But behind the scenes of every hospital, health campaign and disease prevention effort are public health professionals working to improve outcomes on a much larger scale.

Tuesday, September 23: Min Hee Kim and Hamin Kim (photos of Min Hee Kim and Hamin Kim)

Consider court reporting/captioning -- a lucrative career without a four-year college degree.

"Library of Partial Things" by Dan Jian (courtesy photo). Artist Dan Jian is exhibiting her collage-based drawings in Commerce from August 25 to October 24.

Sielo Garcia trying to catch a crayfish. If, by chance, you find yourself driving along a winding county road in Northeast Texas, perhaps near Little Cypress Creek or along the wooded shore of Caddo Lake, there is a fair chance you may happen along a band of researchers from East Texas A&M University. The team of researchers are looking for the Kisatchie painted crayfish, and that kind of research requires them to get dirty. Marketing and Communications, East Texas A&M University

The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council awards a three-year grant for a proposal spearheaded by researchers from the School of Public Health and College of Pharmacy. While adult overdose rates have flattened in the United States, youth overdose rates have tripled year over year, every year since 2019.

East Texas A&M University has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) to operate its new state-of-the-art sports facility, set to open in fall of 2026.

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

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the members of the Summer 2025 President's Honor Roll.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the members of the Summer 2025 Vice President’s Honor Roll.

After decades of academic use, one of East Texas A&M University’s most iconic buildings is coming full circle. Binnion Hall is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will return it to its original purpose: student housing. (East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications)

The program's first cohort will begin in Fall 2025, with applications open now.

Bonham ISD school board met and discussed the start of the school year. The board approved several routine items and completed required training.

A $30,000 grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation is giving a major boost to East Texas A&M University's Pride Pathway program—an innovative online teacher certification program that's opening doors for future educators and addressing the teacher shortage in Texas.

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.

The upcoming academic year should be an eventful one at East Texas A&M University's Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning, with several new crops and opportunities for education and community engagement taking root.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held August 18, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 93, passed away quietly at his home in Bonham on August 21, 2025.

Ector, Texas -- Roland Lee Knight, 55, of Ector, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is once again calling on the community to help fight hunger—one jar at a time. Kicking off this September during Hunger Action Month, the 12th Annual Peanut Butter Drive aims to collect 100,000 pounds of peanut butter and raise $350,000 to support families in need across the region. Kroger is generously returning as the Grocery Champion Sponsor of the drive for the third consecutive year.

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.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Denton County in partnership with Area Agency on Aging is hosting a free 8-week workshop starting Tuesday, September 16 to November 4 at American Legion Hall Senior Center. Contact (940)349-8298 to reserve your spot.

Join your friends at Creative Arts Center in Bonham on Thursday, September 18 for a community celebration. Live music by the Buzz Andrews Band at 7:00 p.m. Free admission!

On August 28, 2025, Hindus of Dallas hosted a Civic Reception in Dallas-Fort Worth to honor newly elected city officials from across the metroplex.

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.

On Sunday, August 31 at 1:00 p.m., the Allen’s Point Cemetery Association will gather at the community center to have their annual homecoming potluck luncheon, with business meeting to follow. Everyone is invited to bring a favorite dish to share.

Red River Station is very proud to welcome Texas music legend, Pat Green, to our stage Saturday, September 20, 8:00 p.m.

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.

Every jar goes to our local food pantry to help feed families in need. Let's turn simple giving into extraordinary results -- one jar at a time!

Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart and Thomas Schumacher, Broadway Dallas, and Broadway Across America announced today that tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, August 29 at 10 a.m. photos by Matthew Murphy, (c) Disney

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.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Ladonia Town Square September 2, 9:00 a.m.
Bonham Multi-purpose center September 17, 9:00 a.m.

TUPPS Brewery is excited to announce the return of sparkle and fizz to Downtown McKinney with its upcoming Bubbly Bash 2025 – Let’s Get Fizzy! This effervescent celebration Saturday, August 30 will feature a wide variety of bubbly beverages, live music, family fun, and good vibes for all. "We created Bubbly Bash as a way to celebrate the lighter, sparkling side of beverages in a fun and festive atmosphere," said Nicole Wright, Event Planner at TUPPS Brewery.

On Thursday, Aug 28, the Creative Arts Center in Bonham will host a Meet & Greet with the authors of the book Art Makes Magic from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and books will be available for sale. Andrea Holmes (left) and Beth Field’s book offers real life experience with much needed encouragement and affirmation to artists and creatives at every point in their path.

Tickets are on sale now for Margaritas & Music, featuring Casandra Hashert. Make plans to join your friends at Creative Arts Center on Friday, August 29 for a lovely dinner and concert in our main gallery. Tickets are limited and will be on sale until noon on August 27 or we sell out. No tickets will be available at the door.

Greenville Municipal Auditorium welcomes Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives to the stage Thursday, October 2, 2025. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

Relay For Life Fannin County is partnering with Fine ‘N Shine Car Wash on September 5 and September 6—proceeds will benefit Relay For Life in the fight against cancer!

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.

New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the 2025 ProtectHER Award recipients: Erin Nealy Cox (pictured), Chad Frymire, Eliza McCoy, and Laila Mickelwait. The honorees will be recognized at the annual NFNL Stand for Her Luncheon, on September 12 at the OMNI Dallas Hotel. The ProtectHER Awards are presented by Thomson Reuters. The event will feature actress, producer, and advocate Lucy Liu, who will engage in a conversation moderated by NBC 5 anchor Laura Harris.

The Whitewright Martial Arts Center is offering a back to school special for both students and adults. The Martial Arts Center trains students and adults in traditional Korean TaeKwonDo and Chinese Tai Chi. Traditional TaeKwonDo is good for fitness, discipline, focus, self-defense and coordination. The Tai Chi classes teach and help improve balance, focus, relaxation, self-defense and has been shown, by first hand account, to help improve bone density.

This is a really easy and REWARDING opportunity to serve! Make a meal for your neighbors and really make a difference in their day! You can drop it off or stay and serve it.

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.

Our featured speaker for the afternoon, Dusty Williams, will give a special presentation on "A History of the Grayson & Collin County Line Before the Railroad Came."

Hank Williams Jr. has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide for songs like “Family Tradition,” “A Country Boy Can Survive” and “Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound.” On Aug. 23, this country music Hall-of-Famer is set to light up the stage at Lucas Oil Live.

The McKinney Public Library System invites book lovers and aspiring writers to the McKinney Literary Fest, a two-day event celebrating local voices in literature, art, and publishing. This year's festival will take place Aug. 23–24 at McKinney City Hall, 401 E. Virginia St. The McKinney Literary Fest is a free event made possible by the generous support of the McKinney Public Library Foundation.

Brennen Leigh and Kelly Willis, two-thirds of the dynamic new group "Wonder Women of Country", are teaming up for an evening of songs and stories on the Courtroom Theater stage at McKinney Performing Arts Center.

Save the date! You’re invited to our 2025 Relay For Life Kickoff Community Rally Saturday, August, 23, 2025, from noon until 3:00 p.m., at Fix & Feed 121, 2301 Fix & Feed Dr., Bonham, TX. Help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary of Relay For Life in Fannin County! The public is invited to come enjoy team fundraisers, a blood mobile, food truck, bounce house, and more — fun for the whole family!

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.

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.

Texas has been home to many imaginative scientists, artists, and writers. Because of their dreams and determination, they changed how people saw the world. One Texas writer in particular, Gene Roddenberry, created one of the most successful science fiction stories today, Star Trek.

In mid-August, while in line outside Arby’s takeout in Sherman, the vehicle in front had a sticker on the back window: “Don’t California My Texas.”

Secretary of the Treasury Bessent, the Council of economic Advisers, and other administration financial personnel must continue to provide sound input to President Trump's economic policies; and try to counsel him prior to his pronouncements concerning the economy.

Bessie Coleman had said as a child that she wanted to make something of herself. For an African-American at the turn of the century, there were few opportunities for that to happen.

When President Trump stood in the front of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, DC on June 1, 2020 holding up a Bible, too much of the media focused on whether it was upside down or not.

If you ever find yourself near Leonard, Texas, don’t just pass through, pull over. Chelsi’s Country Coffee is more than a caffeine stop; it’s where community, comfort, and creativity collide. With every cup, you’re not just tasting a drink, you’re sipping on small-town heart and hometown hustle.

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.

"Houston, we've had a problem," were the words of Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell when an explosion crippled the spacecraft and threatened the lives of the crew.

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.

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.