Greetings, quilting enthusiasts! Are you ready to dive into a weekend filled with quilts, crafts, and fun? Mark your calendars for the 2025 Bonham Quilt Hop Show & Craft Expo, taking place on July 25 and July 26. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or simply a casual admirer, this event promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 21, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Fallon Drive. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on July 21, until 5:00 a.m. on July 22, to facilitate the paving of the FM 691 bridge deck.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the FM 691 underpass. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on July 21, until 5:00 a.m. on July 22. Detours will be posted for drivers to follow during the closure.

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 21, 2025.

The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a special session beginning on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, Texas 75020.

A general aviation airport for the past 40 years, McKinney National Airport (TKI) takes the next step in bringing commercial aviation, innovation, and economic impact to North Texas in 2026.

What started as a routine stop for gas quickly turned into a life-or-death situation for Corporal Lee Higginbotham of the Dallas VA Police Department.

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.

4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Derrell Hall Education Center

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 local rally in Sherman is part of Good Trouble Lives On — a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action rooted in the legacy of the civil rights movement and inspired by John Lewis' call to make "good trouble, necessary trouble." Speakers will be Dr. Al Hambrick, President NAACP Grayson Branch, and Dr. Jeannine Hatt, Pediatrician.

Bonham City Council took a moment during a regular meeting Monday, July 14, 2025 to recognize two of Bonham's finest for exemplary action far above and beyond the call of duty. Bonham Police Chief Andrew Hawkes presented a Merit Award to Bonham Police Officer Cody Trauer for a compassionate response to a veteran in a difficult predicament. Chief Hawkes then presented a Life Saving Award to Bonham Police Department Captain, Melanie Elliott, for peacefully resolving a life-threatening situation.

What if you could help shape Arlington's future by playing a game? As part of the Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan process, residents are invited to play Growing a Better Arlington, a new, interactive board game that puts you in the role of managing the city's future. Through fun and thoughtful gameplay, participants will make decisions about where people should live, work, learn and play in The American Dream City.

An intense, weeklong manhunt for Benjamin Hanil Song—an alleged shooter at the Prairieland Detention Center on July 4th—has ended with his arrest by FBI agents in Dallas, Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2025 at Bonham City Hall

(L-R) Shanda Hartnett (Sparklight), Katie King (FCCC), Laura Milford (FCCC), Kesly Walker (FCCC), Michaela Shank (FCCC), Stephanie Garcia (FCCC), Hope Baxter (Sparklight), Coral Hogfoss (Sparklight), Divina Armijo (Sparklight) and Anthony Hilliard (Sparklight). To support children and youth in crisis, Sparklight® has awarded a $5,000 grant to Fannin County Children's Center through its Charitable Giving Fund.

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 14, 2025.

The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a regular session beginning Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. in the conference room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, TX 75020.

The job fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 17 at AT&T Stadium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central. Offering free registration to transitioning military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins talks to VA employee Wanda Lee who has provided care and services to veterans for over 50 years! In her role as a patient advocate, she is steadfast in her support and assistance with veterans’ concerns and questions.

Starting July 1, 2025, motor vehicle dealers began issuing metal license plates directly to buyers of new and used vehicles.

President – Lyle H. Dresher, Denton County At-Large
Vice President – Gregory A. Scott, City of Justin
Treasurer – Allen L. McCracken, City of Pilot Point
Secretary – Kimberly Brawner, City of Celina

The Anna City Council has unanimously voted to move forward with hiring Affion Public, a nationally recognized executive search firm, to lead the search for the city’s next city manager.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the southbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 65 (FM 691). The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on July 10, until 5:00 a.m. on July 11.

Postal officials invite job seekers to learn more about USPS employment opportunities on Thursday, July 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Bonham Post Office, 300 N. Center Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the FM 691 underpass. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on July 10, until 5:00 a.m. on July 11. Detours will be posted for drivers to follow during the closure.

The 146th Annual Leonard Picnic gets underway Wednesday, July 9, 2025, complete with a carnival, live music, food trucks, vendors, a parade, car show, Bluey and fireworks. Donations gladly accepted benefitting local Leonard ISD groups for parking, otherwise free admission. Bring your chair or blanket.

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

The featured speaker for the evening is our presiding president, Merrill Hazelton. His talk will be about the Parker Family. Quanah Parker was a remarkable person in Comanche history, born to Comanche Chief Peta Nocona and Cynthia Ann Parker.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 08, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation has generously awarded an educational grant to the Fannin Literacy Council.

Teams serving first responders and families affected by the flood

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 7, 2025.

Fannin County Clerk Jenny Garner announced that the county has hired an elections administrator, Cris Perez Garcia (pictured). Most recently from Salem, Oregon, Garcia is eager to be coming back to Texas. "She has worked as an elections official," Garner began, "she has worked in HR, and before that she was a legal assistant, has a degree in English, and is bi-lingual on top of it all. So, I don't think we could have asked for very much more that what we have managed to find." Garcia was a unanimous selection by an election commission.

Upper Trinity Regional Water District’s (UTRWD) Thomas E. Taylor Water Treatment Plant has been awarded the prestigious “Best Tasting Surface Water” title at the 2025 Best Tasting Water Contest held by the North Central Texas Regional Water School (NCTRS)—a regional sector of the Texas Water Utilities Association (TWUA).

(L-R) Bonham Police Captain Melanie Elliott, Bonham Police Chief Andrew Hawkes. Bonham Mayor H. Compton and Bonham Fire Chief Chris Hughes. Join the Bonham Police Department & the...

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.

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.

Fannin County Master Gardeners present Fall Gardening 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Derrell Hall Education Center located at 2505 N. Center in Bonham, Texas 75418. You are encouraged to bring your extra collected seeds for an old-fashioned Seed Swap.

This band churns out great Classic Rock-Country-Blues covers by the Eagles, Restless Heart, Doobies, Delbert McClinton, ZZ Top, Vince Gill, Merle, Petty, 3 Dog Night, Yoakam, SRV, Skynyrd, Clapton, BB King, Van Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, plus something you don't hear much from four-piece DFW bands...three- and four-part harmony vocals.

1925 – Scopes Trial: In Dayton, Tennessee, high school biology teacher John T. Scopes is found guilty of teaching human evolution in class and fined $100. The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, commonly known as the Scopes trial or Scopes Monkey Trial, was an American legal case from July 10 to July 21, 1925, in which a high school teacher, John T. Scopes, was accused of violating the Butler Act, a Tennessee state law which outlawed the teaching of human evolution in public schools. The trial was deliberately staged in order to attract publicity to the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, where it was held. Scopes was unsure whether he had ever actually taught evolution, but he incriminated himself deliberately so the case could have a defendant. Scopes was found guilty and was fined $100 (equivalent to $1,800 in 2024), but the verdict was overturned on a technicality. William Jennings Bryan, a three-time presidential candidate and former secretary of state, argued for the prosecution, while famed labor and criminal lawyer Clarence Darrow served as the principal defense attorney for Scopes. The trial publicized the fundamentalist–modernist controversy, which set modernists, who believed evolution could be consistent with religion, against fundamentalists, who believed the word of God as revealed in the Bible took priority over all human knowledge. The case was thus seen both as a theological contest and as a trial on whether evolution should be taught in schools. The trial became a symbol of the larger social anxieties associated with the cultural changes and modernization that characterized the decade of the 1920s in the United States.

Big wild boar weighing over 250 pound are extremely rare regardless where you hunt. In this week’s column Luke talks about hunting these extremely wary animals. (photo by Luke...

A young Louisiana fisherman on an outing with guide Mike Winkler managed to trick a nice brown trout into going for an olive sculpin pattern.

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.

As the largest boating and recreational showcase in North Texas, this year’s show is packed with more boats, more brands, and more reasons than ever to get out on the water in 2025.

"Summer is returning with a vengeance this week, although pop-up rainstorms persist even this late into July," says the folks at Cotter Trout Dock. "The heat is back on, but trout fishing on the White keeps us cool."

Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) says, "If you’re looking for a place to escape from the heat but where the fishing is hot, the Beaver tailwater is the answer."

Bois d'Arc Lake - GOOD. water normal stain; 90 degrees; 0.07 feet above pool. Bass can be caught early in the morning in pond weed with popping frogs, or poppers at the edge of grass. Chatterbaits are fair on points with bushes 3-7 feet. Bass are good with Texas rigs, creature baits or beavers around big timber and old road beds in 3-7 feet.

Three Arkansas anglers enjoy the thrill of bringing in these spoonbills, catching them below the Beaver Lake tailwater with guide Juan Granados (not pictured) of Hooked on Fishing guide service.

Emerging near the Missouri border in north central Arkansas, the Spring River has been described as the state's most dependable natural stream.

Buffalo National River is not just an ordinary river. It serves as a habitat to seventy-four species of fish. (photo by R. Stokes)

Even with the high water that has plagued the Spring River area in north/northeast Arkansas for many weeks, Steve Michelson caught this nice rainbow there recently while fishing with guide Mark Crawford.

The summer season isn't complete without a wet wading trip to one of Oklahoma's clear-water streams!

Bois d'Arc Lake - GOOD. water normal stain; 83 degrees; 0.18 feet above pool. Bass are good early around pond weed with frogs, and rage swimmers. Chatterbaits are working on the outside edge of the pond weed in 3-5 feet.

Lake Tawakoni guide Omar Cotter with a chunky hybrid striper caught last week. Downrigging or trolling with deep diving plugs with trailers is producing well now for both hybrids and white bass. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Jeff Rice shows off one of many big walleye landed on the last trip. (photo by Luke Clayton)

The Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational, A PGD Global Production, will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the historical, private and exquisite Las Vegas Country Club located in the very heart of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Both boaters and shore anglers can catch a creel full of rainbows with red wigglers or nightcrawlers.

Lake Fork - GOOD. Water Stained; 82 degrees; 0.23 feet above pool. Top waters early around pond weed and grass with frogs and poppers still working.

Rick Morgan from West Tennessee proudly shows off a spectacular brown trout he caught last week while fishing on the White River.

Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, punch bait, stinkbait, worms around brush structure, channels, rocks.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that due to the lack of quorum, the Regular Board Meeting of the Bonham Independent School District Board of Trustees scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, has been canceled.

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!

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

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On Friday, July 25, master's degrees will be conferred at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 26, baccalaureate degrees will be awarded at 9:00 a.m.

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.

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

SMU just made it easier for future students to apply for admission, waiving the usual application fee for first-year and transfer undergraduate students.

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

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 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)

Summer Music Intensives is a week-long day camp for middle and high school strings students. Led by Jason Lim (Conductor, McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra), SMI faculty members are professional performers who are passionate about mentoring young musicians. Small ensembles, one-on-one coaching, a diverse array of electives, and opportunities to perform side-by-side with seasoned musicians characterize this unique camp.

This summer the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum will be hosting Camp Liberty. This year's theme will focus on the American Revolutionary War era. To register your child please call (903) 450-4502.

In McKinney, lifesaving is more than a skill—it is a shared commitment. During CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1–7), the American Heart Association was celebrating the collaborative efforts of the McKinney Fire Department, McKinney Independent School District (McKinney ISD), and local organizations working together to strengthen emergency response and improve survival outcomes from cardiac arrest.

Second event this year invites aspiring models, singers, dancers and actors ages 16+ to audition as part of the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center’s mission to help young people find success beyond the court. photos courtesy of Vision King Productions

With rapid changes to every industry being brought on by artificial intelligence, East Texas A&M is offering a program to prepare students for the future workforce. photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

Dr. Michael McDougal (’63) touched the lives of countless individuals in the Texoma region with his life-long dedication to education. He started as a classroom teacher in Sherman ISD after his graduation from SE, then progressed through the ranks of leadership within the district as a principal at every level, an assistant superintendent, and superintendent from 1988-93.

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.

Bonham, Texas -- James Ronald Minnick, 67, of Ravenna, Texas will lay in state Friday, July 18, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Mulberry Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain Mike Hermanson.

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Christopher Michael Dryden, 16, will be Friday, July 18, 2025 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service is Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Lannius Church of God in Dodd City.

Bonham, Texas -- Stirling Edwin McPherson, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 10, 1946, in San Bernardino, California, Stirling's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his country, his passion for classic automobiles, and his deeply held faith.

Bonham, Texas -- The family of Nancy Jane Malone, 85, will gather on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for visitation. The following day a graveside service will be at Rowlett Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Rowlett Cemetery is located on Rowlett Cemetery Rd in Plano, TX 75025.

Bonham, Texas -- A visitation for Alice Rachel Doyle, 97, of Bonham will be held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. We will remember her unwavering love, her zest for life, and the countless ways she enriched our lives. She will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will continue to inspire us as we carry her memory forward.

Bonham, Texas -- A visitation for Doris Janelle Caldwell, 90, of Bonham will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2025 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, with a graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Willow Wild Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- A memorial service to honor the life of Richard Thomas Cowley Jr., 72, of Bonham is set for 2:00 p.m. on August 3, 2025 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bonham. A reception will follow the service.

Honey Grove, Texas -- Joan Elizabeth Bower Scheurich, 85, of Honey Grove, Texas passed away on June 30 2025 at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Bonham, Texas -- The family of Walter John Taylor, 48, of Bonham invites you to join them for a visitation on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home.

Bonham, Texas -- A visitation will be held on July 3, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Bonham, where family and friends can come together to celebrate the life of Barbara Lou Oliver, 82.

Bonham, Texas -- A graveside service celebrating the life of Nancy Ann Brown Barber, 75, will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Texas. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home.

Bonham, Texas -- A graveside service to honor the life of Crawford Milton Ragon, 85, will be held 11:00 a.m., July 1, 2025, at Willow Wild Cemetery. The family invites all who knew him to join in celebrating his remarkable life and legacy. Mr. Ragon will lay in state at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., for anyone who would like to come say their final goodbyes and sign the guest book.

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 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.

For the first time in 22 years, a special U.S. Navy unit dubbed "109" will gather for a reunion. "We were protecting the Navy base where the Marines offloaded all their equipment and came onshore, and all the ammunition came through that port," John Seabourn recalled. "There were about 150 of us in the unit."

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.

This summer visit the Fannin County Museum of History in Bonham and we will give you a FREE stamped postcard to send to a relative or friend. (You have your address book in your phone!)

Music fans in Sherman enjoyed a performance Thursday, July 17, 2025, by the first musician to top the charts with a No. 1 hit before being signed by a record label. And even before she sings a note or strums the first chord on her guitar, fans of Lisa Loeb instantly recognize her iconic eye ware.

Tram Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a 60 – 90-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge. Enjoy learning about the history of the displaced town of Hagerman while watching for wildlife. Lots of stops for birdwatching and photography. Reservations required. Standbys are accepted if space permits.

The Allen’s Point Cemetery Association will have a meeting on July 20 at 2:00, in the fellowship hall of Allen’s Point Baptist Church.

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)

Landing this summer at North Park Baptist Church this week is Theater For Hope’s latest musical production, The Wizard of Oz. This production is based on L. Frank Baum’s book and adapted from the classic motion picture The Wizard of Oz with music and lyrics written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg and background music by Herbert Stothart. This production is sponsored by Noteworthy Repairs.

Chi Lambda recently awarded a generous educational grant to the Fannin Literacy Council. The funds will be used to continue the mission of the Fannin Literacy Council: “Promoting Lifelong Learning” in Fannin County.

Ted Wilson will present a discussion of the genealogy from his various family lines of Major David Wilson out of North Carolina, and the Titsworth family from Fannin County, Texas in the 1850s.

Get ready for the ultimate Chicago experience! The Texas-based Chicago tribute authority is coming to Powder Creek Pavilion on Saturday, July 19 - and it's a BIG deal! This 9-piece band of experienced professionals perfectly captures Chicago's iconic look and sound.

Red River Station in Saint Jo welcomes Josh Ward to the stage Saturday, July 19, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8:00 p.m.

The Bonham Police Department is partnering with Fannin County, TX Toys for Tots this July to ensure that every child in Fannin County has a special gift to open this Christmas season. We are kicking the season off early with a "Cram the Cruiser" event which will start on Tuesday, July 1 and continue through Thursday, July 31. We will have a Bonham Police Cruiser with designated event signage parked in front of Bonham City Hall located at 514 Chestnut St. Bonham, TX 75418 the entire month of July. We are asking the community to "Cram the Cruiser" with unwrapped toys.

Dallas' most scenic spot to sip and be seen, Waterproof at The Statler, will host the city’s best Ladies Night from 9:00 p.m. to midnight every other Thursday this summer.

Dates for Feeding Fannin: Ladonia July 1, Bonham July 16

Heading down the “Yellow Brick Road” this summer is Theater For Hope’s musical, The Wizard of Oz. Performance days are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 17,18,19 at North Park Baptist Church in Sherman, TX.

The Creative Arts Center continues to have lots of classes and activities going on this summer, including a wide variety of art and yoga classes for all ages, the Quilt Hop, a Kidz Krew play and a Meet & Greet with authors of the book Art Makes Magic.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café now open in West Grove McKinney, TX - The rapidly growing fast casual restaurant featuring crepes and more debuts second DFW area location

Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) has announced that Cris Zertuche Wong has been named Chair of the Foundation's Board of Directors beginning this month. Wong will serve a two-year term as Board Chair through June 30, 2027.

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.

The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Preschool-Age 4 classes meet every Wednesday at 9:45am-11:00am at the library, (must be accompanied by an adult).

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.

Red River Station in Saint Jo welcomes The Damn Quails with special guest Dustin Perkins on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Cool off this summer with a splash of fun at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site's annual Water Balloon Fest! The event is free and open to the public, and Tropical Sno will be on-site offering refreshing snow cones for purchase.

Get ready to groove to the sounds of your favorite tunes with TNT & The Smokin' Horn Section, a high-energy 9-piece band featuring a powerful 4-piece horn section. Don't miss this chance to experience the excitement of classic rock and R&B with a full horn section, performed by a group of professional musicians.

Activities for children, teens and adults

Results of sale Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 1,003 head

Results of sale Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 1,760 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)

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.

The 104th Annual Texas Pecan Growers Conference and Trade Show will take place from July 20-23, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center in Denton, Texas.

Results of sale Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 1,002 head, 236 cows/bulls

Results of sale Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 1,450 head

July 18 – Collin College Farmersville Campus, 501 S. Collin Parkway, Farmersville. Registration closed July 11. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP).

Results of sale Monday, July 14, 2025 - 1,360 head

"With the pest now confirmed just 370 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border, it is more important than ever to ensure Mexico is held accountable for implementing measures to control New World screwworm." - TSCRA Pres. Carl Ray Polk Jr.

Results of sale Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 958 head

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?

I was curious about the relationship between Harry S Truman and Sam Rayburn because of a piece of corn. Currently at the Sam Rayburn Museum there is corn on the cob encased in resin on display in the "Gifts of a Nation" display case. No one is completely certain why Rayburn had it, but Truman has the same one. This is what led me to look into the friendship between Rayburn and Truman. The two men shared a tight bond throughout their political careers. courtesy photo of Harry Truman and Sam Rayburn at the Sam Rayburn House in Bonham

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.

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.

Russia has devastated the Ukrainian infrastructure, including power plants, water distribution systems, warehouses, businesses and housing.

For nearly a century and a half, one small Texas town has gathered each summer to celebrate its roots, its people, and its pride. The Leonard Picnic isn't just an event — it's a tradition that connects generations. Now in its 146th year, the celebration returns with live music, family fun, and that unmistakable feeling of coming home.

Whenever I watch AccuWeather and its affiliate Ask the Experts, I am impressed that they spend much time and effort on explaining how our national and global weather impacts more than just us...

Though many details of Scott Joplin's short life are uncertain, his impact on early American music is undeniable.

Bonham has more Mexican restaurants than stop signs — and if it’s fried or comes with a side of ranch, Bonham’s already nailed it. But what if I told you there’s a chef in town who once swapped grits stories with Bobby Flay? It’s true. And he’s hiding in plain sight, right downtown at a place called Belle Rae's Café.

Rienzi Johnston was the powerful editor of The Houston Post, one of the state's most influential newspapers. Though mostly forgotten today, he was at one time one of the most widely read men in the state, and his words could make or break political careers.

There's a certain kind of quiet magic in places that have stood the test of time — not because they're trendy or trying to be anything other than what they've always been, but because they don't have to try. They've already earned their stripes, one plate at a time. Cattleman's Café in Blue Ridge, Texas, is exactly that kind of place.

Peace talks can bring an end to the immediate violence and deaths but remain only ‘talks’ when extremists on both sides have the goal of destroying the other.

We each hold a responsibility to ourselves and to each other to protect democracy from poisonous control. We the people control our government. It is our house and it is our responsibility to ensure our government operates in a manner that reflects our beliefs and concerns. Disrespect is a poison that disrupts, damages and destroys from within. The poison of disrespect devalues and kills our thoughts and ideas of who we are, and what we do as an induvial and as a nation.