McKinney Main Street invites the community to visit the world-famous Grandma Stand in Downtown McKinney this November. The pop-up experience offers the free wisdom, empathy, and listening ear that you can only get from a loving grandparent, and encourages meaningful moments of connection that support overall well-being.

Volunteer Workday this Saturday at historic Shilo Cemetery, located off CR-3015 about 3.5 miles SE of Bonham. We'll be clearing out the fallen trees and branches from last spring's storms.

We will have private and group seating available - Reservations only 903-583-2779

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.

Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at
The Way Church (Old Methodist) 309 E. Fowler St., Savoy, Texas - Featuring Brent Frailicks & Friends

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

ETAMU alum, staff member and U.S. Navy veteran Casey Guliuzza lights the ceremonial flame at the 34th annual Veterans Vigil in 2024. photo by Tyler Holloway, East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

Drop off a new bike at First Presbyterian Church in Bonham before November 20 or call 903-583-2014 to make a donation to the Bike Fund.

Consumers could see higher prices on centerpiece turkeys for Thanksgiving this year due to higher wholesale prices. But prices are also lower on many other items used for preparing traditional holiday meals.

TXB, a family of customer-service-oriented convenience stores and quick food operations, hosted its 29th Annual Fishing and Golf Classic, raising nearly $200,000 in donations for CASA, a child advocacy nonprofit benefiting children in foster care.

Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m., you're invited to bring your family to the Grayson County Historical Society for we are giving honor to our men and women that served this country. For this special evening we have invited T'ata Begay of the Choctaw Nation to give our program telling the history of the WWI Choctaw Code Talkers. photo by Dan Gooden

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.

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.

McKinney Art Studio Tour (MAST) is a free, self-guided tour. This year 58 artists are participating in 20 locations across McKinney, Texas. Studios are open Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 9 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.​

More than 600 people are expected to attend the 15th annual Meat Fight®, a FUNdraiser benefiting people living with multiple sclerosis. Since its founding in 2010, Meat Fight has raised more than $3 million through the generosity of local chefs, pitmasters and supporters. In the meaty main event, 16 well-known North Texas chefs will compete in teams of four, in categories including brisket, sausage, chicken, and a wild card.

Come see the creative process IN PROGRESS, as artists across McKinney open their studio spaces to the public this weekend!

By integrating Community Lifeline Center’s food pantry and emergency assistance programs into its comprehensive services, The Samaritan Inn is strengthening homelessness prevention and response across Collin County.

Texas’s #1 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show with millions of dazzling lights perfectly synced to holiday music, all from your car. The Light Park is a mile-long, drive-thru spectacular that has been heralded as “one of the coolest ways to brighten your holiday season.” At The Light Park, guests will witness millions of lights synchronized to an electric mix of music powered by DJ Polar Ice from the North Pole’s #1 Hit Radio station, K-GLO as they take in the brightest sights and sounds in the South. Priced per vehicle, rather than per person...

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.

Attorneys Serving the Community invites shoppers to “Unwrap the Joy of Home” at its 5th Annual Fall Bazaar & Holiday Market on Saturday, November 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at FlexEtc Plano. The always festive shopping experience brings together more than 30 local vendors and artisans offering unique handcrafted gifts and seasonal treasures from the delectable to the darling. More than just holiday shopping, the Fall Bazaar helps give the gift of home, with 20% of every purchase supporting Shared Housing Center, a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness.

November's art show theme at Creative Arts Center in Bonham is From the Heart. Opening reception is Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. PLUS, we are excited to have Dean Todd's artwork in the East Gallery! Free admission. All are welcome!

This Thanksgiving season, McKinney is puffing up with pride (and plenty of air!) as it proclaims itself the Inflatable Turkey Capital of Texas, a playful title celebrating the city’s growing flock of inflatable turkeys that have become an unmistakable fall favorite.

Women Rock, Inc., a community-centered organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women affected by breast cancer, proudly announces the groundbreaking and blessing of the land for its new facility. The event marks a major milestone in the organization’s mission to continue critical work and deepen its impact across the region.

Optimal time to plant bulbs are the months October-November, ensuring good root structure necessary to sustain your plants. Planting later in the winter doesn’t give enough time to establish the strong roots needed. Once the blooms have faded, be sure to let the leaves stay in place. This will continue the photosynthesis that the bulb needs as it stores nutrients for next year.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

Jo-Ann is a 30-year teacher at Bailey Inglish and she has cancer. We are trying to raise money to cover her medical expenses.

A crew from First Baptist Church in Bonham helps clean up Woodman Cemetery in Ravenna.

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.

Leaves are free mulch and wildlife shelter. Many butterflies, moths, and beneficial insects overwinter in leaf litter.