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  • It became one of the most famous signatures in American History. John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence in the summer of 1776, a name that stood out among all the others that followed.
  • After WWII ended, Japan’s industry was in ruins. During the post-war occupation of Japan, and with the help of the United States, Japan underwent a rapid economic recovery.
  • Now before my Republican friends delete me on Facebook, hear me out. I've always admired Mrs. Judy Teller. If you don't know Ms. Judy, you've missed out on one of Fannin County's treasures. A friend recently described her as "the key to Bonham," and after watching her service all these year, she earned that title.
  • Fannin County is on the threshold of becoming an industrial infrastructure closet for the Dallas Metro area to economically ravage.
  • History is sometimes made in dramatic moments in public but is often made behind the scenes.
  • On May 18, 2026, our dear friend Rutilo “Shorty” Vega was detained by ICE while working in Bonham, Texas. Rutilo has lived in the United States for more than 30 years and has spent nearly 29 of those years building a life in Bonham, where he is loved by many people in the community. El 18 de mayo de 2026, nuestro querido amigo Rutilo Vega fue detenido por ICE mientras trabajaba en Bonham, Texas. Rutilo ha vivido en los Estados Unidos por más de 30 años y ha pasado casi 29 años construyendo una vida en Bonham junto a su esposa y sus cinco hijos.
  • One daring ride in the middle of the night made him a legend. But the life of Paul Revere was much more than that one moment in April 1775. He was a noted businessman who often put the needs of the community before his own.
  • This Memorial Day, we want to remember all who have sacrificed their lives in service to our nation in the military. We remember each one and give thanks for
    their selfless sacrifice on our behalf.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the world we live in.
  • Today, the grave is flowered,
    decorated and festooned.
    But the grief is raw and red,
    as an open wound.
  • Every spring across Texas, wildlife rehabilitators open their homes, empty their wallets, sacrifice sleep, and devote countless unpaid hours to saving orphaned and injured wildlife. From tiny squirrels needing feedings every few hours through the night, to injured birds, opossums, raccoons, and other native wildlife, these volunteers step in where no one else can. Now many wildlife rehabilitators fear proposed changes to Texas wildlife rehabilitation regulations could unintentionally create additional barriers for the very people helping fill this critical need.
  • With springtime, Texans turn watchful eyes to the sky for rising storm clouds or sudden shifts in winds. In 2025, the National Weather Service reported 162 tornadoes struck the Lone Star State, the most of any state.