9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference.

Willow Wild Cemetery Association's annual meeting is set for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18 at the Willow Wild Cemetery pavilion.

This project will consist of the rehabilitation of 9.21 miles of the existing roadway from just south of FM 273 to the Oklahoma State line consisting of full depth reclamation with overlay. The Contractor plans to begin work on Oct. 8, weather permitting. The contract is anticipated to be completed in December 2026. Lane closures will be present during construction.

The first day of early voting by personal appearance is Monday, October 20, 2025.

Construction of the permanent Ladonia Fossil Park is well underway. Located downstream of Leon Hurse Dam, the permanent park will offer improved amenities for local fossil hunters and visitors alike.

Join Fannin County Children's Center for 'Justice is Served: Run for the Roses' on November 8! Support our mission to prevent and respond to child abuse in Fannin County. Enjoy an evening of fun, prizes for best hat and bowtie, and help make a difference in the lives of Fannin children.

The McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square Heritage Village is celebrating another milestone! Thanks to overwhelming support from the community, the market has once again been recognized among the best in the nation—earning the title of #1 Farmers Market in Texas and #3 in the Southwest region.

Fannin County polling locations

Fannin County Community Ministries Food Pantry is in desperate need of volunteers to help serve the undernourished of Fannin County. Volunteers are needed in order to keep our doors open.

Breakdown of all money spent on individual contractors and vendors during the restoration of the Fannin County Courthouse

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting October 6, 2025.

FFCU is seeking a motivated and experienced Loan Officer. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant lending experience and a passion for helping our members achieve their financial goals.

List of services that will be impacted, and a list of services that will not be impacted

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

Tarrant County Public Health notified the City of Arlington that a mosquito trap in the bordering Town of Pantego has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Tentative move-in date at the Justice Center is now December 12, 2025. A final decision regarding vendors and pricing for furnishings is expected in mid-October. As a reminder, the next meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

"Each year, this month reminds us of both the heartbreak and the hope that comes with the fight to end domestic violence," said Amanda McDonald, Executive Director of Fannin County Family Crisis Center. "It’s a time to honor survivors, remember the lives lost, and recommit to creating a safer community for everyone." photo by Lisa Loiselle

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at FM 691. The closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. on October 2, until 5 a.m. on October 3, and 9 p.m. on October 6, until 5 a.m. on October 7.

Crews have completed placing roller compacted concrete (RCC) on the left and right sides of the spillway at Lake Ralph Hall's Leon Hurse Dam, leaving only the center section to be placed. The crews are scheduled to begin placing RCC in the center section in mid-October.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the southbound mainlanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 67 (N Loy Lake Road). The closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. on September 30, until 5 a.m. on October 1, and 9 p.m. on October 1, until 5 a.m. on October 2.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

PLEASE NOTE that the DDA board meeting that was to be held on Monday, September 22, 2025 has been rescheduled. The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a regular session beginning on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, Texas 75020.

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.

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 29, 2025.

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.

A local Farmers Market is being held at the Creative Arts Center in the shade of the parking lot Saturday morning, September 27, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The art center also continues to offers a wide variety of art classes for all ages.

Join us on Saturday, September 27 for the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum’s 3rd To Hell & Back Motorcycle Poker Run. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the museum with the run starting at 10:00 a.m. Rider registration costs $30 and includes a t-shirt, poker card and lunch with an additional rider fee of $10 with lunch included. The end location will also be at the Museum.

Rodney Schleichardt, 38, of Bonham, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for Sexual Assault Child. The sentence was part of a plea agreement reached by the District Attorney where Schleichardt pled to the maximum sentence on two separate charges. In addition to incarceration the plea agreement included a lifetime protective order for the child victim and lifetime sex offender registration for the defendant.

VA North Texas announced today it has earned a four-star rating as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings.

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

The City of McKinney is set to spray an area of the city to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying will occur on Thursday, Sept. 25, between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., weather permitting, and will cover a one-mile radius of the positive test, 2001 S. Central Expressway.

McKinney City Manager Paul Grimes (left) tours the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility. Over the past two years, international arrivals at McKinney National Airport have surged by more than 40 percent, growing from 127 in Fiscal Year 2023 to a projected 180 by the end of Fiscal Year 2025. This steady rise reflects the airport’s increasing importance in serving global business and private aviation.

Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury returned indictments as shown below.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the Southbound US 75 exit to Panther Pkwy will be closed on Sept. 23, for about 3 or 4 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Sweet Running Mates by Mike Bates and the gourd art of Barb Stewart were turning heads at the 2025 Sherman Arts Fest.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the Southbound US 75 entrance from FM 121 will be closed on Sept. 23, for about 3 or 4 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Violinist Hirono Borter and cellist Philip Borter -— together known as Duo-B —- will perform at Austin College on Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Wynne Chapel. This guest artist recital is free and open to the public. Duo-B will present a captivating program drawn from their recent album Tango y Choro, featuring original arrangements and compositions for violin and cello.

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 22, 2025.

Robert Earl Keen, one of the most beloved Texas singer/songwriters and a true Americana music icon, returns to our stage Saturday, October 18 with very special guest Race...

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.

Feel like you're walking down the runway... Art Meets Fashion is coming to McKinney on October 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church Street Auditorium. This curated fashion show is a preservation fundraiser so you'll have the highest confidence that your attendance will go to a good cause. Fabulous clothes are paired with fabulous art in this show curated by The Devi Collective and HOME ON BISHOP. Artists are selected from the DFW area to paint large artscapes that are used to curate clothing selections. Tickets on sale now and GROUP tickets are also available.

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.

Wine lovers, music fans, and foodies are invited to the 9th Annual McKinney Wine & Music Festival on Saturday, October 11, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at District 121 (6731 Alma Road, McKinney, TX 75070). The festival offers a perfect blend of fine wines, live music, gourmet bites, and community fun.

1871 – Slash-and-burn land management, months of drought, and the passage of a strong cold front cause the Peshtigo Fire, the Great Chicago Fire and the Great Michigan Fires to break out. The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago, Illinois, during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The fire began in a neighborhood southwest of the city center. A long period of hot, dry, windy conditions, and the wooden construction prevalent in the city, led to the conflagration spreading quickly. The fire leapt the south branch of the Chicago River and destroyed much of central Chicago and then crossed the main stem of the river, consuming the Near North Side. Help flowed to the city from near and far after the fire. The city government improved building codes to stop the rapid spread of future fires and rebuilt rapidly to those higher standards.

Dodd City's Kodi Dorau connects over the middle as a Savoy Lady Cardinal goes for the block.

Leonard's Leah Stoy returns a serve. District action for the Lady Tigers (4-3) will resume on Friday, October 10 when Bells (5-2) visits Leonard.

The Dodd City Lady Hornets (16-13) will open district play Tuesday, October 7 at Savoy.

The Leonard Lady Tigers will host Ector in a non-district tilt on Tuesday, October 7.

David Cotton (right) and his dad Edgar show one of two black bears taken last week in SE Oklahoma at the Choctaw Hunting Lodge. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Leonard's Emma Houser returns a serve.

Dodd City senior Addison Weeks serves during a three-set win over Sulphur Bluff.

McKinney's Gavin Menefee is hit by Princeton's Brenin Painter on Friday, October 3, 2025 at McKinney ISD Stadium. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Life Time Big Sugar Classic, Team USA events, Square 2 Square anchor a month of world-class races, community rides, and family-friendly cycling events - (photo by Piper Albrecht)

Bells senior tackle #56 Luke McGehee dives to make a tackle. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

Dodd City senior Kenzi Freeman gets into position to return a serve.

Leonard's Leah Stoy tries to get a hit past S&S defenders Addyson Russell and Ryleigh Carr.

Join us in beautiful downtown Bonham on Saturday October 4 for the annual Autumn in Bonham Bicycle Rally & Fall Festival! Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy a day full of festivities at the Vector Systems Car Show, with DJ entertainment & family activities, and shopping from a variety of downtown businesses and vendors!

Bulldogs senior quarterback (#15) Brooks Nelson had an outstanding game both throwing the ball and running. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

Beaver Lake tailwater guide Austin Kennedy sent us this photo of a proud young fisherman from Georgia, who landed this massive 7-pound, 10-ounce, 25-inch rainbow trout in the tailwater in northwest Arkansas.

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, "Autumn in the Arkansas Ozarks, with cool mornings and warm afternoons, invites you to the White River where the trout fishing has been phenomenal."

The Leonard Lady Tigers bounced back into the win column with a three-set victory over the Howe Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday night. (file photo)

Bois d'Arc Lake: Excellent. Best bite is Texas rigs in the timber with creature baits or beavers in 5-10 feet.

Leonard's Madison Jones connects from the outside as Gunter's Ava Doty goes for the block. Gunter will host Bells on Tuesday, while Leonard will travel to Howe.

Dodd City freshman middle blocker Kennedy Chaney tips the ball away from an Avery defender.

East Texas A&M University will host a Transfer Decision Day on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Rayburn Student Center.

The Class of 2029 poses on the front steps of Morrison Hall during the Freshman Convocation in August 2025. (photo by Dan Hoke)

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, 4-H youth in Denton County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5–11, 2025, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of opportunity and change.

Let’s Get Cookin’ is a team, chopped style cooking competition, with teams made up of 3-4 youth in the same age division. Age divisions are Juniors (3-5 grade), Intermediates (6-8 grade) and Seniors (9-12 grade).

Lyon College Pipe Major and Director of Scottish Heritage Jimmy Bell signals the opening of ScotsFest, the largest annual festival in Independence County, which is set for Oct. 17-19 on the Lyon College campus in Batesville.

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

The new academy will be open to all current incoming 9th grade students, with 120 spots available for the first cohort.

Texas Woman's College of Nursing is among the nation’s best, and the university offers one of the top values in the country, according to Niche, an online portal that helps connect students to college.

ETAMU was named a top 100 school in the nation for social mobility. (photo by Dharsan Raviselvam, East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications)

The Spirit of Southeastern Marching Band welcomed over 250 students from local high schools. (photo by Dan Hoke)

(L-R) Karina Trevino, Kincaid Hise, Magnus Laitinen, Shanna Chill, and Adam Canler at the UMBC 33rd Annual National McNair Research Conference

Inside the greenhouses at East Texas A&M University, a new kind of farming is taking shape, one that doesn't require soil, takes up only a fraction of the space and could help feed the growing cities of tomorrow. (photos by Tyler Holloway, East Texas A&M Office of Marketing and Communications)

"This center represents a comprehensive approach to leadership development," said Shannon Mantaro, Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership's executive director and chief officer.

Fannin County Special Education SSA and its member districts offer comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years and to children from birth through age 21 years who have a hearing or visual impairment. Children from birth to age three with other disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for services.

Join us on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Farming Heritage Day at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site! We celebrate Sam Rayburn’s love of farming by inviting antique tractor clubs, local farmers and ranchers, and more to our site so they can share the joys of farming with you all. This event is free to attend. Tours of the Sam Rayburn House will cost regular admission prices and occur on the hour.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has established a Magnolia Preservation and Tree Renewal Plan to ensure the preservation of The Campus of a Thousand Magnolias for generations to come. (photo by Dan Hoke)

Austin College is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, which recognize the College's excellence across multiple key aspects of education.

Bonham, Texas -- The funeral service for Mary Janice Greenwood Black, 88, is Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to service at the First United Methodist Church in Bonham. Burial will follow at Lamasco Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Vassa Nee Battle, 65, will be held Friday, October 10, 2025 at Bethlehem Baptist Church starting at 1:00 p.m.

Bonham, Texas -- Graveside services for Thomas M. Cullar, 86, will be held in Quanah Memorial Park, Quanah, Texas, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Bonham, Texas -- A visitation for Mac Eugene Garcia, 80, will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. Funeral services for Mac will be held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas, on October 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Lyn Holly will officiate. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Carson Cemetery in Ector, Texas.

Honey Grove, Texas -- Visitation for Dudley Wayne Parks, 74, of Honey Grove will be held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12:00-1:45 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Hopewell Cemetery in Sumner, TX at 2:00 p.m.

Honey Grove, Texas -- The family of Jackie Kay Pitcock, 67, of Honey Grove will receive friends and loved ones at Cooper Sorrels Funeral Home on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery the following day at 10:00 a.m.

Bonham, Texas -- A visitation for Tex Lawrence, 75, will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.

Telephone, Texas -- A celebration of the life of Billie Carol Campbell, 57, will be held at 1:00 p.m. October 18, 2025 at Telephone Baptist Church.

Bonham, Texas -- Visitation for Mrs. Jean Dona, 80, will take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Whitesboro, Texas, with Bro. Brandon Dona presiding.

Telephone, Texas -- A funeral service celebrating the life of Jerry Dee Taylor, 81, of Ivanhoe, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Telephone Baptist Church. Pastor Jace Waller will officiate.

Michael Walker passed from this life peacefully with his family by his side on September 21, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.

Telephone, Texas -- A celebration of the life of James Perry Davis, 87, of Telephone, Texas, will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Telephone Baptist Church, Telephone, Texas at 4:00 p.m. with military honors. Jace Waller, pastor of Telephone Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Forest Grove Cemetery, Telephone, Texas. Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sherman, Texas -- Graveside services for Barbara Jean (Wilson) Mathes, 83, of Sherman will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Oak Hill Cemetery, in Whitewright, TX, with Bro. Rodney Standford, officiating. Barbara will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Fisher Funeral Home.

Bonham, Texas -- A visitation for James Douglas Partridge, 80, will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Dodd City Cemetery.

Bonham, Texas -- Services for Carroll Quentin Spiller, 84, of Bonham will be held at Wise Funeral Home on Thursday, September 25, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24 at Wise Funeral Home.

Only two more chances to catch Music in the Garden this year! Bring your lawn chair and join us for EJ Miller this Thursday, October 9 and Watusi on October 16!

Red River Station is extremely proud to present, Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group, Friday October 10, 8:00 p.m.! Whether touring as a 'Duo' or with his 'Acoustic Group' or his 'Large Band,' Lovett's live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend's deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music.

All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and we’re celebrating big this year for Thomas’s 80th Birthday. Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour will be stopping at Grapevine Vintage Railroad on October 10-12 & 17-19, 2025.

Join us this Wednesday for our next Water Talk webinar with local expert Diane Wetherbee! She’ll share tips on choosing native plants that create beautiful habitat for hummingbirds and butterflies and use less water than turfgrass or other non-native plants.

Join us at the Bonham Public Library for a day of fall fun, community, and support for your favorite local institution! We'll have beautifully painted pumpkins for sale, crafts from local artisans, and delicious baked goods for sale to get you in the autumn spirit. Don't forget to pick up a jar of the FAMOUS Red Pepper Relish, made by the ladies of our library board! All proceeds go directly back to the library to support new books, programs, and resources for our community!

"This time of year, Texans may be more inclined to get outside to enjoy the cooler weather, but fewer daylight hours can create darker, riskier conditions," TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said. In the Paris District in 2024, there were 42 traffic crashes involving pedestrians, resulting in 7 pedestrian fatalities and 14 pedestrian serious injuries.

Listening to Aaron Lacombe’s songs, you won’t hear a lot of effort to sound like anyone else or to play by any particular set of rules. Sure, it’s only natural that dashes of heroes like Lyle Lovett or Guy Clark sneak into the stew, but what you’ll mostly hear are stories being told from the perspective of a man who has been there and wants to share what he learned from his experiences.

Looking for something fun and different to do? Do you know how to play golf? Not know how to play golf? This is going to be fun for the both of you!

The shuffle of tiles and the hum of friendly chatter fill a local café on a Sunday afternoon. Four women lean in, their racks lined with brightly colored tiles, each plotting a move that might change the game. A burst of laughter breaks out when someone calls “Mahjong!” — a word now echoing more often across McKinney.

The Stones Are Speaking documents the preservation of the Gault Site, an archeological site located in Central Texas about 40 miles north of Austin, halfway between Georgetown and Killeen. The site changed history by revealing evidence of people living in Central Texas 20,000 years ago — much longer than previously thought. The film focuses on the role of Michael Collins, the respected Texas archeologist who was so determined to preserve the site for future generations that he spent years advocating and fundraising for the site, eventually spending his personal money to buy and donate it to The Archaeological Conservancy.

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 new survey will explore the extent to which Americans believe veterans embody qualities such as strong leadership, a commitment to democratic values and an ability to work across differences. It will also examine whether military experience is viewed as a meaningful qualification for elected office. At a time when institutional trust is strained and political divisions run deep, this research seeks to answer the question: Do Americans see veterans as uniquely positioned to help lead and unite the country?

Ladonia, October 7; Bonham, October 15. If you would like to volunteer we need your help!

This year's theme for the festival is Victory – as in Victory in World War II, which the Allies declared 80 years ago, defeating the Axis powers in Europe in May 1945 and in Asia that September. The festival celebrates the legacy of American airpower with warbird rides, cockpit tours, flight demos, veteran tributes, immersive exhibits and so much more! A fantastic array of historically significant and beautiful airplanes, most from the WWII era, will be on display at the Aviation Discovery Fest.

Red River Station is always proud to welcome to our stage, a true Texas Music Legend, Gary P. Nunn Saturday October 4! Want to meet Gary?! Purchase one of our reserved tables 1 through 12.

The Bonham Visitor Center is excited to participate with the Red River Valley Tourism Assoc. of Texas and Oklahoma, Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale coming up Oct. 3-4.

Get ready for a shopping adventure! The Red River Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale is happening Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025!

The October Art Show Opening Reception will be on Friday, October 3. Guests can come and go from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Free admission. Light refreshments and drinks will be served. This month’s show theme is Trees. A special exhibit is in the East Gallery, celebrating the work of Donna West throughout the month of October.

Come enjoy a bowl of chili and support the fire department!

Dallas Fan Festival returns to the Irving Convention Center October 4–5, 2025, bringing together generations of fans with celebrity guests from classic films, TV, comics, and pop culture. This year’s event shines a spotlight on nostalgia, giving attendees the chance to meet beloved stars while exploring interactive exhibits, cosplay contests, and family-friendly programming.

We'll be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, sweets, tea, and water—free for everyone in the community. We’ll also be sharing some special 125-year keepsake materials to mark this milestone.

Award-winning journalist and ABC 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts and Jen Hatmaker, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster speaker and advocate, were the featured speakers for "Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit" on Sept. 19 at the Denton Convention Center. photo by Leo Gonzalez/TWU

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.

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

Mark your calendars! Tickets for Santa’s North Pole Express and other Christmas Capital of Texas® events will go on sale Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10 a.m. CT. Santa’s North Pole Express excursions will start on Friday, November 28. Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s beloved tradition will feature classic Christmas singalongs, cheerful elves and time with Santa Claus himself, all onboard luxury 1920s-era coaches.

New series uses wit and wisdom to teach safe driving habits to Texans of all ages

Aunt Pearl’s Biscuits will be gracing the stage TONIGHT at Music In the Garden. Get out to the Creative Arts Center and party with Texoma's finest jam band from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. They put the biscuit spin on some great cover tunes, along with their original songs as well.

Guest speaker will be Tami Brown Rodriguez. Topic: Unmasking Exploitation: Truth, Policy, and the Fight for America’s (or Texas’) Children.

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

The Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant welcomes Foreigner for back-to-back performances: 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025 and 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4.

Results of sale Monday, October 6, 2025 - 1,366 head

The ‘Grazing for Water’ workshop on October 17 will inform landowners how sustainable livestock grazing practices can improve soil health, increase grass production and capture more water on their land while using less chemicals.

The Texas Rattlers went 2-1 at Outlaw Days in Kansas City to improve to 21-11 on the season.

Results of sale Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 1,100 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.

Results of sale Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 1,456 head

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced today that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has enacted an emergency quarantine to stop the spread of the invasive two-spotted cotton leafhopper, also known as the cotton jassid.

The 2026 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast will once again take over Fort Worth, Texas, with two adrenaline-fueled weeks of America’s Original Extreme Sport on May 7-17, 2026.

"Since 2001, Ohio has lost 268,430 acres of agricultural land, a decline of 2.04%," said Ani Katchova, professor and Farm Income Enhancement Endowed Chair in Agricultural Policy, Trade, and Marketing with the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics. "While much of the focus has been on development, it's important to note that development accounts for only half of this land loss." The research found that nearly half (48%) of the agricultural land lost during this period was converted to developed land, with Ohio's 14 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) — including major cities such as Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland — accounting for the majority of the losses.

Results of sale Monday, September 29, 2025 - 1,611 head.

Applications are due Oct. 1, 2025. Interviews will be held in November via Zoom.

Texas A&M AgriLife and the Office of Radiological Security, part of the National Nuclear Security Administration, is teaming up on a national effort to combat New World screwworm. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

A big bicycle event, Autumn in Bonham, took place in Fannin County on Saturday. You may not know how popular bicycles were in the late 1800s. Bicycling became very popular in Honey Grove beginning in about 1893, as witnessed by articles and advertisements from the Honey Grove Signal.

Cars 25 years old or older are preferred in the Annual Bug Tussle Trek, making this is an opportunity to appreciate American-made muscle cars of the '60s and '70s, 12-cylinder roadsters built in the United Kingdom, a variety of Mercedes-Benz entries, and an assortment of historical vehicles as they tour the backroads of Texas.

Honey Grove was the place to be Saturday as a city known as "The Sweetest Town in Texas" celebrated the 31st Annual Davy Crockett Day with a full day of entertainment, including a car show, vendors and festival food.

The State Fair takes place in Dallas this year from September 26 - October 19. Many residents of Fannin County attend the Fair every year and enjoy it very much.

Members of the T.V. Munson family receive a plaque from Dr. Amit Dhingra (wearing a straw hat). The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Horticultural Sciences opened its 2025 Spirited Learning fall series by celebrating the lasting legacy of T.V. Munson, a 19th century Texas scientist whose breakthroughs still safeguard wine production worldwide. Ben Munson IV, of Denison, representing the Munson family as T.V. Munson’s grandnephew, said the recognition of T.V. Munson’s significance in the history of Texas and global horticulture is indicative of the department’s commitment to meet challenges with innovative and practical science-based solutions.

As a postcard collector, there are many special cards in my collection, but this is the one I treasure. It’s a very personal card from a specific time and place and I was in the right spot to be able to find our writer and his friend.

You have probably driven under this underpass many times, but I doubt you know this history. Thanks to the folks at the TxDOT for bringing this historic structure to our attention.

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

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.

More than 180 years after his death, the mention of Jim Bowie still stirs the imagination of admirers around the world.

Hopefully, the U.S. airstrikes on the Iranian nuclear development sites were highly successful and destroyed Iran's capability to develop nuclear weapons. Our military performed well to complete a complex operation.

So many deaths from gun violence.

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

Rev. Anthony Bewley was a Methodist minister and outspoken abolitionist who would pay the ultimate price for his beliefs.

Captain Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano was said to be the youngest submarine commander in World War II – but he was definitely the first Hispanic to hold that position.

I am often approached by Veterans and their dependents who have unrealistic expectations regarding potential benefits or, they are simply unaware of potential benefits.

American History is filled with stories of men and women who stepped in at the right time. U. S. Rep. Wright Patman was one such figure.

Pat Garrett is another of the legendary figures of the Old West.

Martha Jefferson Randolph Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. Monday members of the Martha Jefferson Randolph Chapter will accept a proclamation declaring the week September 17 to September 23 as Constitution Week in Sherman from Mayor Shawn C. Teamann.

September 4 was National Newspaper Carrier Day – a time to remember the paper boys who delivered the news in the early morning hours and the heat of summer afternoons.

The U.S. Navy's worldwide sea power commitments require the availability of at least 11 aircraft carrier strike groups.