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Saturday, January 17, 2026. We will start at 11am with the ribbon cuttings, by Bonham and Leonard Chamber of Commerce’s and then have food provided by Credit Union of Texas. Everyone is invited to take a tour of the new facility. This is a come and go event, from 11am
– 1pm. Our new address is 111 S. Center St, Bonham. We are so excited to start this new phase in our history. We are very grateful and thankful to the good LORD along with the Fannin Hospital Authority and donors who made this possible.
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This will be an eight week contest, Selected entries will be printed in The Leader. After eight weeks, a grand prize winner will be selected by the judges and awarded $1,000.00. Rules •Entries must be submitted by contestants who live on the road entered in the contest, or an intersecting road. •The residency of the contestant submitting the winning “bad” road picture will be verified before being declared as the winner. Address, location and precinct of the road required. Personal address will not be published. •Pictures of bad roads shall be of Fannin County roads. The roads may be of any composition (asphalt, gravel, or dirt). •Pictures of bad roads shall include the portion of the road that the contestant intends to be considered by the contest judges. Judges will visit the portion of the roads submitted. •Pictures submitted must be in color. No black and white pictures will be considered. •Pictures of “bad roads” shall have been taken no earlier than January 1, 2026. •Pictures of “bad roads” entered after February 28, 2026 will not be considered. •The “bad road” pictures shall be entered electronically. The date of the pictures will be verified by the judges. •If more than one contestant enters a picture of the same stretch of road, a drawing will be held to determine the winner. Judges: The judges will consist of at least one resident of each commissioner precinct. Send your entry with picture to badroadcontest@gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 680, Bonham, Texas 754187
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Introduction to Fannin County Hospital Authority
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The Fannin County Hospital Authority (FCHA) is a Non-State Governmental Organization (NSGO) established in October 2012. The primary mission of FCHA is to ensure the delivery of high-quality and sustainable healthcare services to residents of Fannin County. This is accomplished by forming partnerships with privately owned healthcare facilities, a model made possible through the State of Texas 1115 Waiver and the Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) for Nursing Facilities.
Scope of Operations
FCHA holds the license for sixty nursing homes across the state of Texas, as well as one hospital in Fannin County, TMC-Bonham. The Authority has management agreements in place with both the hospital and the nursing homes' administrations. These agreements enable FCHA to oversee the operations of the facilities, ensuring compliance with the guidelines set forth by the 1115 Waiver program for hospitals and the QIPP for nursing homes.
Community Funding and Support Initiatives
The financial resources generated by FCHA have been used to support a variety of healthcare needs within Fannin County. These efforts include providing annual grants aimed at improving health and well-being throughout the community.
Mental Health and Student Support
● FCHA funds a network of professional counselors who provide mental health intervention and counseling services to students in every school district in Fannin County. ● The Authority also provides funding for a full-time counselor and a dedicated classroom for at-risk students at Bonham High School.
Support for Vulnerable Populations
● FCHA has provided construction funding for the Open Arms Shelter, a new 30-bed residential care facility serving homeless individuals and families. Open Arms is also designed to function as a hub for services within Fannin County, hosting the Fannin Health Clinic and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. These services extend essential support to young mothers and their children, fostering education and compassionate care for the next generation.
Dental and Medical Services
● In collaboration with the North Texas Dental Society, FCHA has funded two county-wide dental clinics. ● The Authority purchased a new X-ray machine for the hospital, which included renovations to the X-ray room. Additional funding provided resources for room sanitation equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic and supported the employment of an in-hospital surgeon.
Emergency Services and Charitable Support
Through these initiatives and partnerships, the Fannin County Hospital Authority continues to play a vital role in enhancing healthcare and supporting the well-being of individuals and families throughout Fannin County.
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Press Release - The end of a year brings an opportunity to reflect on what has been accomplished in the past twelve months. Before we dive too deep into 2026, let’s take a look at 2025 and all that happened at Oakwood Cemetery.
January - There was a big effort to remove all leaves by the end of the month, not just to keep the grounds looking nice, but also to keep the snakes from having a place to live. February - Spraying to help control weeds began. March - Faded flowers and other unsightly items were removed. May - Flags were placed on 650 veterans’ graves for Memorial Day and then taken up after the holiday. June – One hollowed tree was removed and other trees were trimmed. Mowing was continuous. August - The stolen football on Fay "Mule" Wilson’s tombstone was replaced, and there was a rededication ceremony with speakers tell-
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Citizens of Fannin County have a voice also. We welcome Letters to the Editor on topics that would be of concern and interest to the community. The decision to publish is left to the Editor and Management. We do not allow personal attacks on individuals, that’s what Face Book is for. If a process is broken, you have a strong opinion, or something is just dead wrong, e-mail us a letter and sign your name. Un-signed letters will not be published. Letters 400 words or less are published for FREE. Please e-mail them to fcleditor2020@gmail.com or fcltimmeek@gmail.com
Texas/Fannin County Justice Of The Peace December and Year To Date Report
A Continuing Series Of Informing The Public On Elected Officials and County Functions With the end of the year, we, the three Justices of the Peace, share the approximate stats for December and the whole of 2025. We also look back on the past years to reflect, and to recognize what lies ahead. We look forward to the new year and the opportunity to move into it hopefully better prepared to serve, and capable to get through the challenges that arise. Ready to work together and meet the needs of those that request or require our services. If unsure as to whether or not we can help, contact one of our offices and ask. JP3 has added Texting to our method of contact: (430) 373-5778. Give it a try….
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● FCHA covered the county's share of ambulance service costs for two years, separate from the City of Bonham's obligations. ● The Authority has awarded numerous grants to a variety of 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, further extending its impact across the community.
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From the office of Newt Cunningham, Fannin County Judge The Fannin County Virtual Law Library is now available online. The library can be accessed twenty-four
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green chiles, tomato paste and olive oil until well combined. Add the broth mixture to the baking dish and stir to combine with the rice mixture. Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn to the baking dish. Give it an additional stir until well combined. Cover with foil and bake for 65-70 minutes or until all of liquid is absorbed. Once ready, remove from oven and foil, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced green onion, salsa and avocado, if desired. ENJOY!!! Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to Fannin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or email me: fclweesie@ gmail.com
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Fannin County History: 1/13/26 5/27/25
The Road Down Memory Lane
“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author Photos courtesy of the Fannin County Historical Museum three blocks south of the Courthouse Square in Bonham, One Main Street Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-8042 Visit Facebook: “Fannin County Historical Group”
Crossword Solution The Telephone bridge that collapsed in 1940. CLUES ACROSS
1. Former CIA 4. Language 7. Constrictor snake 8. Demand 10. Rich man 12. Short-tailed marten 13. Zoroastrian concept of holy fire 14. Superconducting super collider 16. International group of countries within the Americas 17. Sacred state for Muslims 19. Shock therapy 20. Engrave 21. Localities 25. Paddle 26. Periodical 27. Dishonestly gained money 29. Gain possession of 30. Actor DiCaprio 31. High schoolers’ test 32. Mr. October
39. Sign of healing 41. One’s grandmother 42. Entrap 43. One who simultaneously buys and sells 44. __ Francisco 45. Web-based data provider of marine life 46. Type of snake 48. Dark mark or stain 49. Member of the Salii 50. Former measure of length 51. CNN’s founder 52. Witness
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Is Celebrate Recovery For Me?
Celebrate Recovery offers a person the opportunity to participate in a group where love and hope combine with God’s purpose to mend our lives. Ask yourself: • Are there things in my life that I do to hurt others? • Is there something I wish I could live without? • Is there something in my life that has gotten out of control? • Do I have a habit or hang-up from which I need to be freed? Located at Calvary Baptist Church • 913 S. 5th St. Bonham, TX cbcbonham.org/celebraterecovery Email: info@cbcbonham.org
Such A Time As This
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas Please bear with me as I reminisce as I think of this new year. This year marks the 45th year of vocational ministry for Lissa and me. I was licensed to the ministry in 1981 and began serving the Lord at Jefferson Street Baptist Church in Wichita Falls. Lissa and I started dating shortly after that and has been with me every step since. She began leading our church’s “Girls in Action” mission program for the girls as I continued to lead the “Royal Ambassador” mission program for the boys. We have lived here in Fannin County since 2002. Twenty of the forty-five years we have been in ministry have been
right here in Fannin County. For four years we ministered just over the county line at Cannon Baptist Church in Van Alstyne. After years of moving around to various fields of ministry, I thank God that we have settled here in Fannin County. We love it here. I am so thankful to God for sending us here. Recently, Casey discovered through the study of our genealogy that my grandparents on my mother’s side were both born here long ago. In fact, my grandfather, Willie Milligan, was most likely born right here in Bonham March 31, 1895. My grandmother, Lola Gertrude Carroll was born here in Fannin County on July 30, 1905. Furthermore, Lissa’s
great-grandparents, the Kincade’s, have roots here in Fannin County as well! When hearing of these deep roots we have here in Fannin County, it was a “God-wink” for us to realize that God has known that all along and it was part of His destiny for us to wind up here and spend the rest of our days sharing the Gospel of Jesus in this part of God’s vineyard. Oh well, enough of that. We are just so thankful we are right here right now for “such a time as this” to serve the Lord among you, the people of Calvary Baptist Church! For His Glory, Lyn and Lissa
Sunday Morning Re-Wind
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He Is Always Near
This week’s devotion comes from Psalm 34:18, which tells us, “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” This verse reminds us that God is always near to those who are suffering. He is never too far away from us whenever we are hurting. A broken heart, in this context, refers to those who are hurt, grieving, or spiritually crushed by loss or guilt. It does not matter how badly we are spiritually wounded, the Lord is always there to bring us comfort and healing. A contrite spirit is one that is
humble, repentant, and fully aware of their need for the Lord. God saves, restores, and lifts up those who sincerely acknowledge their weakness and cry out to Him for help. In summary, we are reminded that the presence of God is closest to us whenever our hearts are hurting. He does not overlook our pain, but rather meets us in it, thus offering healing, forgiveness, and renewal to the humble and brokenhearted. He has promised never to leave us, nor forsake us. In 1877, George William Lloyd wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message in this verse. “Come near me, O my
Savior; Thy tenderness reveal; O, let me know the sympathy Which Thou for me dost feel; I need Thee every moment; Thine absence brings dismay; But when the tempter hurls his darts, ’Twere death with Thee away. Come near me, my Redeemer, And never leave my side; My bark, when tossed on trouble’s sea, The storm cannot outride Unless the word of power Arrest the surging wave; No voice but Thine its rage can quell, No arm but Thine can save.”
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). Later, in the “place called Gethsemane” (Matthew 26:36), The Lord told Peter, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). Jesus understood the seriousness of prayer, and “spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). Second, know and use God’s word. There is a reason that we are told to “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed” (2 Timothy 2:15). Paul said, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth” (Romans 1:16). Christ understood the power of God’s word. When Jesus was “tempted of the devil” (Luke 4:2), He answered each temptation with a scripture from God’s word. When He was tempted, each time, the response was “it is written” and “it is written again” and “for it is written.” Christians need to always look for a way to escape temptation and use the same two-step program. Pray! Paul said that Christians are to “continue instant in prayer” (Romans 12:12), which means that we are to use prayer, constantly, when temptations come around. Also, Christians are to use the word of God. Paul reminds us, “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21). Jesus said, “Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee
from the hour of temptation” (Revelation 3:10). Paul encourages us to “take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand” (Ephesians 6:13). James wrote, “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him” (James 1:12)
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Facing Temptations
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
All people face temptations. Some blame others when they give in to temptations, while others blame God for temptations. James helps us to understand the source of temptations, “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death” (James 1:13-15). There is a commonality in temptations. We often feel overwhelmed when we are tempted, but Paul writes, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Jesus helps us in our temptations, “in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to help them that are tempted” (Hebrews 2:18). Again, Jesus, “was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). Peter writes that “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished” (2 Peter 2:9). Jesus shows the two-step program to fight temptation. First, pray. When Jesus first taught his disciples how to pray to the Father, he said,
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Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18 recognizes that while we can’t control everything, we should try our best to seek peace. For instance, you can’t control someone else’s anger or vitriol, but you can control yourself. By controlling our words, our actions, and our conduct, we can encourage peace rather than discord. For example, as believers, we should purposely avoid provoking strife or fighting. Include and make time for GOD this Sunday
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CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham. Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346
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12-18-18 Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 Nothing added. Nothing Subtracted. The Holy Bible in conservative Wesley Tradition Interested? Come Join us at Grace Methodist/Bonham 2430 Albert Broadfoot St. Bonham, TX Services - Sundays 10:15 a.m. For More information: info@bonhamgrace.com • 903-494-0227
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3375 S o u t h h w y 121 - B o n h a m 903-583-1671 ● P a S t o r K e v i n L a n e Apostolic
New Life Holiness Church of Jesus Christ 210 Hamilton St, Trenton, TX 903-818-8412
Assembly of God
First Assembly of God, Bonham 1650 N. Center Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5883 Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777 New Hope Assembly of God of Whitewright, TX Corner of Spruce & Bond 903-364-2150
Baptist
Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038 Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413
Fannin County Baptist
Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX
Iglesia Bautista Sublime Gracia 1713 Oriental St, Bonham, TX 75418 469-604-6040
Christian
First Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227
Congregational
First Congregational Church-corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
Episcopal
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440 Street (W 7th & Star Street) Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 682-201-8795 Telephone, Texas 75488 The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints
Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House Landmark Missionary Baptist Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterof Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas day Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 75446 (615) 448-8802 (972) 880-1412 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Little Bethel Baptist Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671 PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708 Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 583-7288 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509 Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027 Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124 Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. Pilgram Rest Baptist Church of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Lutheran
St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155
Methodist
Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518 Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (972) 890-4014 First Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463
Cross Point Baptist Church 22025 Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street First United Methodist Church of TrenS. Hwy. 78 Leonard 214-551-4707 Ravenna, Texas 75476 ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 75476 (903) 583-9546 (903) 583-3314 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 Grace Methodist Church N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 583-8679 2430 Albert Broadfoot, Bonham Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 903-494-0227 Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 Marvin United Methodist Church Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 Whitewright, Texas Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas Mulberry United Methodist Church, Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, Faith Independent Baptist Church 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 phone 1-888-311-8508 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison 903-965-5517 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 McKenzie United Methodist Church Union Baptist Church 682 CR 1105 PO 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX First Baptist Church of Bailey 75446 (903) 203-4455 Box 118 Ravenna,TX 75476 PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903) 583-0732 Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM Windom United Methodist Church First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 Center Bonham, Texas 75418 Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce (903) 583-0732 St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987 Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 West Shady Grove Baptist Church Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street St. Paul CME Church 801 E. 6th St. (903)583-4465 Bonham, TX 75418 903-864-8768 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 First Baptist Church of Honey Grove Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR Virginia Point United Methodist Church PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX (903)378-2768
Catholic
First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734
First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250
69 Leonard Texas 75452 (903) 919-0727
First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683 First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900
Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas Leonard Church of Christ 323 S US Highway (903) 227-8527
Church of Christ
Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155 Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606 Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447 Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996
Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160 Bonham 903 583 3989
First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319 First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727 Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378 Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX 903-449-0180
Non-Denominational
Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM)
The Way Christian Fellowship. 308 E Fowler St, Savoy Tx 75479
Pentecostal
SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center (903) 583-2014 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484 Main Street Presbyterian Church Oak Ridge Church of Christ 10368 E FM 1550 Ladonia, Texas 75449 903 583 0849 P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325 Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 United Pentecostal Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346
Church of God
Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655
Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007
Prayer for Fannin County
United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054
If you you would would like like to to join join others others in in regular regular prayer prayer If nd rd for Welcome: for Fannin Fannin County, County, you you are are Welcome: 2 2nd Tues., Tues., 3 3rd Continued Continued th th th th Tues., 4 4 Tues., Tues., 5 5 Tues. Tues. @ @ Noon. Noon. Bonham Bonham Historic Historic Tues., Depot, Street, Bonham. For more info: Depot, 1 1 N. N. Center Center Street, Bonham. For more info: See Commissioners See PUZZLE ON PAGE 8 Text Text Sharon Sharon Terry, Terry, 903-227-3834. 903-227-3834. on page 19 on page 19
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So, lets see what was going on 100 years ago. I was curious..Hope you enjoy! Life in 1926 America was a time of booming consumerism, technological excitement (cars, radios), and cultural dynamism (Jazz Age, Harlem Renaissance), but also deep social tensions, Prohibition-fueled crime, and stark inequality, with the prosperity built on shaky foundations leading to the future crash. More people lived in cities, working shorter hours, while innovations like credit made appliances and cars accessible, yet racial discrimination, antiimmigrant sentiment, and rural struggles persisted. Urbanization: For the first time, more Americans lived in cities than on farms. Jazz Age: Jazz music flourished, radio connected people, and new dances and styles emerged. Women’s Rights: The 19th Amendment (women’s suffrage) had passed, and more women attended college and entered the workforce, though often in traditional roles. Quantum Physics: Physicist Erwin Schrödinger published his famous wave equation, a cornerstone of quantum mechanics. Scientific Breakthroughs: Robert H. Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket in March. Earlier that year, John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of a mechanical television system.
Global Political Unrest: In May, the General Strike in the United Kingdom saw millions of workers walk out to support coal miners. Elsewhere, Poland experienced the “May Coup” led by Józef Piłsudski, and the Cristero War began in Mexico. U.S. Infrastructure & Society: The U.S. Numbered Highway System was established in November, creating famous routes like Route 66. Ford Motor Company adopted a 40-hour, five-day work week, a move that influenced labor standards globally. Natural Disasters: The devastating 1926 Miami hurricane struck in September, causing hundreds of deaths and massive destruction in Florida and the Caribbean. Film: This was one of the final years of the silent film era’s dominance, featuring classics like Buster Keaton’s The General. . The year also marked the American debut of Greta Garbo and the tragic death of Rudolph Valentino. Literature: Major releases
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Bonham goalie Shelsie Martinez (1) kicks the soccer ball back into play on Feb. 5, 2025, at Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Emely Alfaro (6) dribbles the soccer ball on Feb. 5, 2025, at Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Armando Albarran (6) controls the soccer ball on Feb. 1, 2025, at Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
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Bonham's Erick GonzalezSolano (7) prepares to kick the soccer ball on Feb. 1, 2025, at Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Baylor signee Ryelan Morris will play another football game before he dons a uniform as a Bear. Morris will participate in the Polynesian Bowl on Friday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. at Clarence T.C. Ching Field in Honolulu, Hawaii. The game equates a showcase involving the best high school athletes from the United States. The opportunity continues a high school football career for Morris which has included, as of Jan. 4, being a two-time District 9-2A-I Most Valuable Player and a Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State selection. Bonham's Katherine Erazo (11) throws the soccer ball back into play on Feb. 5, 2025, at Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
District 11-4A soccer arrives quickly in 2026 for Class 4A Bonham's girls' and boys' soccer teams, both coached this season by Clay Wilson. Matches to start the district slates occur at home at Warrior Stadium: Wednesday, Jan. 14, Gainesville, VG/JVB/VB, 4:30 p.m./5:45 p.m./7:15 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 17, Frisco Panther Creek, VG/JVB/VB, 10 a.m./11:45 p.m./1:30 p.m. Prosper Richland this season joins 11-4A which overall still includes: Aubrey, Bonham, Celina, Farmersville, Frisco Panther Creek, Gainesville, Sanger and Pilot Point. Bonham's Eric Gamez (4) vies for the Scheduled preparation for district play for Bonham includes: soccer ball on Feb. 1, 2025, at Warrior Tuesday, Jan. 6, at North Lamar, JVB/VB, 4:30/5:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, Jan. 8-9, at Denison Tournament, VB/VG, Stadium. TBA. Photo by Rich Hilliard
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Leonard's Levi Shearer (1) watches after releasing his shot on Dec. 16 during non-district boys' basketball inside Bonham's Leonard A. Gerner Gymnasium. Photo by Rich Hilliard Leonard's Logan Sudderth (0) puts up a shot on Dec. 16 during non-district boys' basketball inside Bonham's Leonard A. Gerner Gymnasium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Leonard's Blaze Kinkade (4) eyes the basket on Dec. 16 during nondistrict boys' basketball inside Bonham's Leonard A. Gerner Gymnasium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
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With all-district selections returning, Leonard vies this season for a third-straight trip to the boys' basketball postseason under head coach Luke McCarley. Senior Jacoby LaCook leads the decorated group, having shared the Defensive Most Valuable Player honor in the District 11-3A boys' Leonard's Jacoby LaCook focuses basketball awards on the basket despite the defensive for the 2024-25 effort of Bonham's Jayson Estrada Leonard's Joe Shearer (11) looks season. (44) on Dec. 16 during non-district Juniors Joe boys' basketball inside Bonham's to drive past Bonham's Jayson Estrada (44) on Dec. 16 during Shearer, a first Leonard A. Gerner Gymnasium. selecnon-district boys' basketball in- team Photo by Rich Hilliard tion, and Blaze side Bonham's Leonard A. Gerner Kinkade, a secGymnasium. ond-team recipient, join seniors Logan Sudderth and Photo by Rich Hilliard Zaylen Summers, honorable mentions, in being back for the Tigers. Last season, Leonard equated a bi-district finalist, after the Tigers advanced to the postseason as the district's second seed to the Class 3A Division-II bracket.
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Play It Again, DJ: Ex-LT football star Brown to end college days w/Central Missouri career: the University of Central Missouri. "Everything recruiting goes through Twitter (X) where I posted my highlights," said Brown. "I had different schools reach out to me. I Leonard's liked the staff Damien 'DJ' Brown. at Central Southeastern Missouri. Okla. St. photo "From there, it took off. By Rich Hilliard I felt loved. It was Damien 'DJ' amazing," he said. Missouri Brown's acclaimed "Central felt like home for football career in the next step in my September due to an injury appeared career. I loved every prematurely finished. part of it "I'm blessed to have Three games into this opportunity." his senior season This next stop for Southeastern continues for Brown Oklahoma State U n i v e r s i t y , a a football journey: completely torn ulnar Leonard, Texas, to collateral ligament Lehigh University in (UCL) of a thumb Pennslyvania, SOSU and other tendon in Durant, Okla., damage appeared to and now UCM in Warrensburg, Mo. equate the end. "I've been playing Early in October, football since I was the former Leonard All-State standout seven or eight years had surgery to fix the old," said Brown. season-ending injury. "I have been able "After I got hurt, to fulfill a dream I thought, 'I have of playing college played a lot," said football and I actually Brown. "As time have improved. "It's been nice went on, I thought and very much a 'I've put too much blessing." time in to not play my Notes: Brown had last season." scored a rushing With a year of touchdown in each eligibility remaining, the 2022 Leonard of his first three alum entered the games, before the truncated transfer portal on injury his 2025 season at Nov. 18. Southeastern. He "Getting injured this past year really had rushed 44 times changed my mind," for 138 yards en route to the scores. said Brown. also has "I've been blessed Brown 38 receiving yards at Southeastern and accomplished a lot," via six receptions, three he said. "It's been through games.... During nice seeing family and being so close to previous two seasons at SOSU, Brown, home. "I wanted a new a second-team AllAmerican experience for my Great Conference football last year." selection in 2023 and The 5-11 205 third-team recipient running back announced on social in 2024, amassed rushing media on Dec. 10 that 1,455 yards and seven he had found another touchdowns via 320 place to complete his attempts. collegiate football
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It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home.
Leo Williams
Leo Williams, a cherished soul known to his friends and family as Leo, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 98 in Ector, Texas. Born on November 4, 1927, in Clarendon, TX, to Benjamin and Irene Williams. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. After bravely serving his country in the Army Air Force, Leo returned to his roots and built a legacy that would continue to flourish. His commitment to duty was seamlessly woven into his civilian life as he embarked on a fulfilling and dedicated career with Texas Electric. Upon his well-earned retirement, Leo did not settle for a life of leisure. Instead, he turned to the land, embracing the role of farmer and rancher. His hands, weathered from years of honest toil, tended the earth and cared for his cattle, reflecting his
deep love for the simple pleasures of life. A man of few words, Leo’s actions spoke volumes about his character. He was a beacon of reliability and integrity, embodying the values of hard work, perseverance, and compassion. His life was a testament to the belief that a person’s worth is measured not by their possessions or accolades, but by the love they share and the respect they earn. He will be deeply missed by his loving family, children, Leo Steve Williams and wife Debbie, Deanna Elvington and husband Bob, 5 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Leo is preceded in death by his parents and numerous siblings. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Carson Cemetery starting at 1pm.
Ronald Allan White Ronald Allan White, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on January 22, 1949, Ron made a lasting impact on the lives of all who knew him through his service, leadership, and devotion to family. Ron proudly served 22 years in the United States Air Force, retiring after a distinguished military career. During the Vietnam War, his aircraft was shot down over enemy territory, and through courage and determination, he successfully escaped and evaded capture. Following his service, he earned a master’s degree and continued his lifelong commitment to veterans by serving several years as Administrator of the Clyde Cosper State Veterans Home. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Thomas J. White; his son, Brandon White; and his brother, Stanley White. Ron is survived by his devoted spouse, Gloria White; mother, Lillian White; son, Doug (Kari) White; daughter, Liz (Brian) Keller; and bonus daughters, Dori (Travis) Howery, Aja (Micah) Parks, and Jaclyn (JR) Simpson. He is also survived by brother, Gerrall (Necie-Kyong Ja) White. He leaves behind cherished grandchildren Scarlette Rauser, Korben Keller, Ivey Keller, Nicholas Roller, and Caleb Roller; bonus grandchildren Austin (Lauren), Alexandria (Jayden), Ayden (Kayleigh), Koen, Brynlee, Kaysen, Ryan (Jordan), Grace (Will), Devin and Jayden; greatgrandchildren Braxton Cole, Evie Rauser, and Felicity Keller; and bonus great-grandchildren Bowen, Knox, Annalise, Posie, Emerson, River, Liam, Josie, Jayden Jr and Jed. Ron will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his country, and the veterans he served throughout his life. A visitation was held to honor Ron’s life on Friday, January 9, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. The Family would like to extend their heart felt gratitude to the following people Patty Coleman - special friend, Just Like Home - Lori Jo Casto & Staff, Southern Grace Home Hospice - Chris Casto & Staff, 1st Texas Home Health - Kelly Hickman. Donations may be made to Catron Park in Bonham, Texas. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www. coopersorells.com
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“Oh, the last goodbye’s the hardest one to say. This is where the cowboy rides away.”--George Strait Robert Dee Conyers took his last ride on January 5, 2026. Robert Dee was born to Robert and Martha Conyers on January 28, 1964 in Bonham, Texas on his Daddy’s 23rd birthday. Robert Dee was a graduate of Windom High School and the Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School. Robert Dee was loved by many. He never met a stranger. Robert Dee would give you the last dollar he had or the shirt off his back to anyone that was in need (literally). Robert Dee loved kids, horses, and all that went with the cowboy way of life. He was a team roper, horse trainer, and farrier. Horses were his passion, but his true love was his girls and his grandson. Robert Dee would rope the kids as they ran through the house and then talk them into doing it over and over again. There wasn’t a horse that he couldn’t ride or a steer he couldn’t rope. Robert Dee is survived by his mother Martha Conyers of the home, daughtersPeyton Conyers and Neely Conyers, grandson- Lux Bustillos, sisters- Renitta Hall, Melinda Gibbs (Robert), nieces- Jamie Williams (Larry), Kristen Malllicote (Matt), Robin Shuck (Travis), nephews- Russell Gibbs (Miranda) and Casey Hall (Molly), great niecesMonica Crossland (Cody), Morgan Williams, Maesyn, Kemper, and Bryar Mallicote, Maelee and Mattie Shuck, and Ruby Gibbs, great-great nieces- Kourtni and Averie Crossland and lots of extended family with a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Earl Conyers, grandparents Earl D and Ruby Conyers, Mortie and Myrtle Lair, brother-in-law Steve Hall. Pallbearers were Mark Hohenberger, Donald Foreman, Roger Foreman, Mark Lair, Colby Lair, Rickey Carter, Casey Hall, Russell Gibbs, and Mark Stallings. Services were held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4pm with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Burial followed at Allen’s Chapel Cemetery. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
Martha Luvada Coonrod Martha Luvada Coonrod, beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving children, at the age of 92. She was born on November 25, 1933, to Joseph Thurman Hamilton and Ethel Isaac Hamilton. Martha married her beloved husband, Dub Coonrod, on December 1, 1950, in the Boyd Community. Together, they shared a life rooted in love, devotion, and family. The couple enjoyed many happy years camping and fishing, creating treasured memories. Dub preceded Martha in death in 2019. A devoted stay-at-home mother, Martha lovingly raised her children and firmly believed in the importance of strong family bonds. She found great joy in nurturing her loved ones and was always willing to extend a helping hand to anyone in need. Always happy and smiling, Martha had a warm presence that lit up every room she entered. A faithful and cherished member of Boyd Baptist Church, she made a lasting impact. In her later years, Martha enjoyed playing games, and her laughter, happiness, and competitive spirit brought joy to many family gatherings. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Ethel Hamilton, husband William Marion “Dub” Coonrod, daughter Barbara Gail Ervin, and nine brothers. Martha is survived by her children, Kathy Wilson, Belinda Allison and husband Jim, and Donald Coonrod and wife Coralea, all of Bonham, grandchildren, Kathryn Ziegler, Jeremy Wilson, Quetin Barnes and wife Dena, Justin Williams and wife Vickie, Travis Coonrod, Caleb Coonrod and wife Kailey, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great- grandchildren, along with numerous extended family and friends. A visitation was held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. A funeral service followed at 3:00 p.m. Bro Mike Allred officiated. Burial followed at Willow Wild Cemetery. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
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Press Release - The Creative Arts Center in Bonham has lots of classes and special events planned for the new year. Tickets and tables are on sale now for the second annual Taste of Chocolate Gala. This event will be February 21 at 6 pm at the Complex. Guests can enjoy listening to live jazz music, featuring Brad Silwood on the saxophone, watch local artists paint and then bid on those creations in the live auction. Belle Rae’s will be serving up a buffet dinner. Guests will get two drink tickets and can choose from Neighbors Place Wines, beers, soft drinks or water. There will also, of course, be a chocolate candy and dessert bar, including chocolate fountains. Early bird tickets are only $55 before noon on Feb 13. Tables are also available. Get more details and purchase your tickets or tables at the center’s website. The Creative Arts Center is also seeking vendors for their upcoming Sweets, Hearts and Sparkles on Saturday, Feb 7. They are seeking vendors who make handcrafted items and/or sweet treats. This will be part of the I Love Bonham shopping stroll organized by the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce. Get more information on the center’s website. Upcoming classes include
watercolors, acrylics, fiber arts and more. Brush and Brunch is an acrylic paint class that includes lunch on Jan 13. Embroidery Basics with Sandy Barber will be on Jan 14. Watercolors with Chris Cravens will be on Jan 15. Garden Charms with Michelle Haynes will be on Jan 16. Karen Sigler will lead a Resin Tray Workshop on Jan 17. The next Watercolors with Tatiana Murray is Jan 20. A Cardinal Paint Party with Jessie Bryant from 3 Little Birds Paintings will be in the evening of Jan 20. Kids Crafts with Jaye Metellus is for kids ages 4-9 years old and is at 4 pm on Jan 20 and Jan 27. Youth Mixed Media with Sandy Barber is for youth ages 10 and up and will also be at 4 pm on Jan 20 & 27. Tatiana Murray will also teach how to turn wool into Felting Flowers on Jan 22. Jaye Metellus will host the next Kids Paint Party on Jan 24 from 10:30 am to noon and an adult paint party on Sunday, Jan 25 from 2-5 pm. Oil Pastels with Tatiana Murray will be on Jan 27. Wanda Oliver will teach about Gel Plate Printing on Jan 29. A 6 week Belly Dance class will meet on Wednesdays at 6-7 pm starting Jan 21. Weekly yoga classes are held at 6 pm on Tuesdays with
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Kristi Dunbar. Weekly chair yoga classes meet on Wednesdays at 1 pm with Jenny Schero. Poetry at the Art Center with Michelle Haynes will be in the evening on Jan 22. All are welcome to bring their crochet, knitting, embroidery or other fiber arts to the next Sip & Stitch on Jan 22. The next meet up for the Junk Journal Club is Jan 28. The next monthly Artist Get Together is on Jan 30 from 1-3 pm. The Thursday Literary Society (book club) that meets on the second Thursday of each month at 2 pm will be meeting at the Creative Arts Center this year. New members are welcome. The February book is Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil by John Berendt. The book list for the year is posted on the center’s website. More details about all the classes are available on the center’s website. Advanced registration is required and can be completed online, over the phone or by stopping by the center. The Creative Arts Center is a non-profit art gallery, gift shop and art center. It is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham. The center’s normal hours of operations are Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon. Contact the center for more information at (903) 640-2196 or www. CreativeArtsCenterBonham. org
Billie June Flowers Services for Billie June Flowers were held at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with burial following at Allen’s Point cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons. June (Deyhle) Flowers passed away on Tuesday, January 6 at her home. She was born July 12, 1935, In Selfs to Bill (Charles Willard) and Mattie Lee (Daniels) Deyhle. She grew up north of Honey Grove in the Selfs – Allen’s Point community. She graduated from Honey Grove high school in 1953. She married Billy John Flowers on September 29, 1956, and they eventually made their home in Bonham. June retired from the Texas Department of Human Services in 1993 after 35 years of service. She was an active member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association and Allen’s Point Cemetery board. June also served many years on the Fannin County Child Welfare Board. She was a member of First Christian Church in Honey Grove. She loved keeping in touch with her many friends and was instrumental in helping to plan and prepare for the Honey Grove High school reunions. Her family celebrated her 90th birthday in July with a big party, and she was able to see and visit with many of her friends and family. June is survived by her daughters, Susan Toland of Bonham, Kim Barber and husband, BJ of Leonard, daughter in love, Lori Johnson of Morgantown, WV. Grandchildren, Jordan Toland (Tiffani) and Jared Toland of Bonham, Justin Flowers (Lauren) of Whitewright, Kevin Barber (Haley) and Kelsey Terk (Tommy) of Leonard; Jenna Toland of Sherman, and Jayna Deloach (Kobe) of Commerce. Great grandchildren Kaylie and Kayden Barber, Kayson, Grayson, and Ororo Toland, Cooper and Hadlee Flowers, and Emma Terk. Brother-in-law, Bob Flowers of Paris, nieces Brenda Hevron (Jimmy) and Debbie Mitchell (Mark), and special cousin Peggie Moore, who she always called her “sister”. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 57 years, Bill Flowers, and Son, Johnny Flowers. Donations in June’s memory may be sent to the Allen’s Point Cemetery Association, or the Willow Wild Cemetery Association. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
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Honey Grove ISD Board of Trustees Election
SIGNED on January 6, 2026. /S/ Michael S. Evans Michael S. Evans Attorney for Charm Cameron State Bar No.: 24057841 308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 Telephone: (903) 640-4300 Facsimile: (903) 640-4344 Email: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com
An election for the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove ISD will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for the purpose of electing two trustees for a full 3-year term. Voting will be held at the Lyday Hall at 540 N 6th Street in Honey Grove, Texas. Polls will open at 7:00am and close at 7:00pm. The first day to apply for place on the ballot is Wednesday, January 14th. The last day to file for a place on the ballot will be Friday, February 13th. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Honey Grove ISD Administration Building, 1206 N 17th Street, Honey Grove, Texas.
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James 1/13/26 Paul Smith, Deceased, were issued on January 6, 2026, in Cause No. PR-2025-13494, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Nancy Jean Smith. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
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c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 North Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 SIGNED on January 6, 2026. /S/ Michael S. Evans Michael S. Evans Attorney for Nancy Jean Smith State Bar No.: 24057841 308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 Telephone: (903) 640-4300 Facsimile: (903) 640-4344 Email: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of James Fuller Price, Deceased, were issued on January 6, 2026, in Cause No. 1/13/26 PR-2025-13456, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Charm Cameron. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 North Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 SIGNED on January 6, 2026. /S/ Michael S. Evans Michael S. Evans Attorney for Charm Cameron State Bar No.: 24057841 308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 Telephone: (903) 640-4300 Facsimile: (903) 640-4344 Email: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com
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Fannin County Witnesses to History
By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Historical Commission Fannin County Witnesses to History A Joint Project of the Sam Rayburn House Historic Site and the Fannin County Historical Commission Celebrating America 250 with Spotlights of Fannin County Citizens Who Participated In or Witnessed Historical Events Erwin Smith was “one of the greatest photographers of cowboy life who ever lived.” (Quote from Imagining the Open Range: Erwin Smith, Cowboy Photographer.) Born in Honey Grove in 1886, he always wanted to be an artist and cowboy. Spending summers on his uncle’s ranch near Quanah, TX, he began taking photographs of the cowboy life when he was 12 or 13. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago and the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The era of great trail drives was ending, and he was determined to document the openrange lifestyle before it disappeared completely. He visited and worked on ranches in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, documenting the cowboy way of life at the time when the open range was disappearing. After his death in 1947, the extensive collection of his negatives eventually found a home at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth. Most of these images can be viewed on the Museum’s website at https://www.cartermuseum.org/artists/erwin-e-smith The best place to see the photos of Erwin Smith is in Bonham, where many images are on display in many places, including the Fannin County Museum of History, Bonham City Hall, the Bonham Public Library, Fannin Bank and many other local businesses. When he died in 1947, his obituary in the Bonham Daily Favorite said “Erwin Smith Goes to Last Roundup.” He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove and his grave has a Texas Historical Marker. Courtesy photos
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Fannin County Commissioners Meeting • Commissioners Court Extends Burn Ban • Dedication Plaque At The New Justice Center Approved
By Tim Meek The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM for a regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all Commissioners and Judge Cunningham present. Attendance at start of meeting was 25 citizens present and 71 participating on ZOOM. 5. Public Forum Fannin County resident Walter Goodwater discussed the possibility of consolidation of county equipment maintenance. “Let’s look at the consolidation of maintenance within the county. Still owned and supervised by each of the commissioners, but a central place to take the heavy mechanic work.” ROUTINE ITEMS: 6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved 7. Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) – County Clerk. Approved 8. Annual update and presentation of the Fannin County Veteran Services Department for 2025 Endof-Year Summary – Paul Chandler, VSO. Fannin County Veterans Service Officer Paul Chandler presented the Fannin County Veteran Services Department 2025 End-of-Year Summary. He reported that $32,364,435.71 was spent in 2024 on Fannin County veterans for serviceconnected disabilities, nonservice-connected pensions, and veteran dependency claims like survivor’s pension and dependency and indemnity compensation awards. This is actually up from 2023, up from about $30 million. Mr. Chandler also reported that approximately 9% of Fannin County residents are veterans. DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS: 9. Discussion regarding a Thoroughfare Planning Presentation by Edmund Haas, AICP, Vice-President/ Transportation Planning
Manager with Freese and Nichols, Inc – County Judge and Commissioner Pct 2. Edmund Haas, Vice-President/ Transportation Planning Manager with Freese and Nichols, Inc., gave a power point presentation regarding thoroughfare planning. He said “The growth in North Texas is astronomical, it’s going to continue to grow through 2050, 2060, you’ve seen those projections. I think Fannin County, you’re at about 35,000 now. By 2050, you’ll be 50-something, 60-something, you’ll double in size. Some of the Highs… high forecasts are close to 100,000. For implementing corridors, for widening, those kinds of things, but as you think about the growth that’s occurring in North Texas, the housing demand, that ring of growth, the growth wave that’s going, expanding out of Dallas and Fort Worth. Denton and Collin County. That growth is slowly going to be hitting Fannin County. Fortunately, we have some time to plan, but I would say that now is the time. You’ve got a couple of great gems in Bois d’ Arc Lake soon, Ralph Hall Lake.” Fannin County will need a thoroughfare study and impact study in order to begin requiring a contribution from out-of-county developers. The estimated cost of a 20year study would range from $150,000 to $300,000. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS: 10. Discussion and possible action regarding Fannin County Burn Ban – County Judge. Approved, Burn ban extended for Fannin county 11. Discussion and possible action regarding the renewal of trailers for Precinct 1, VIN 4137; Precinct 2, VIN 4172; Precinct 3, VIN 4169 and VIN 4168; Precinct 4, VIN 4171 and VIN 4170; $700.00/each per month for 6 months – Purchasing Agent. Approved 12. Discussion and possible action to approve a onetime severance to divide
3.93 acres out of 9.99 acres Property ID# R000074720, 8428 S HWY 78, Leonard, Pct 2 - Development Services Director. Approved 13. Discussion and possible action to create Policy to implement the use of and reimbursement of Health Cards for Commercial Driver’s License holders – Commissioner Precinct 3. This item was passed by commissioners to request an opinion of the County District Attorney. 14. Discussion possible action to nominate one candidate to fill the vacancy on the Fannin County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors – County Judge. Fannin County Clerk Jenny Garner was voted on unanimously to fill the vacancy. 15. Discussion and possible action to approve names for the dedication plaque at the new Justice Center – County Judge. After some discussion Commissioner Kurt Fogelberg made a motion for the plaque to read that the building is dedicated to the citizens of Fannin County, with no individual names. After Commissioner Waggoner second, the motion passed 5-0. Judge Cunningham ended the agenda item commenting “If you were to ask me a date for moving in, I might do the first week of March. That would be my guess at this point in time.” OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen. 16. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge. Bonham resident Rusty Deets spoke on this agenda item “I’ve been coming to this court for quite some time, and there was rules passed, there couldn’t be any junk yards without your approval. And you now have a junk yard west on Highway 56 on the north side. And I don’t think it should be there, but if you’re gonna have it there, the least you could do is make
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mark Leonard Embaugh, Deceased, were issued on January 5, 2026, in Cause No. PR2025-13484, pending in the County Court-at-Law of FANNIN County, Texas, to: David F. Embaugh. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: David F. Embaugh 1832 FM 138 Garrison, Texas 75946
them put a fence up so you can’t see it. It’s disgusting.” Judge Cunningham responded “Okay, if you will get the specific information on that, I will get it to the DA. We’ve got a DA in place who has indicated that he will enforce those rules, but he’s got to have a complaint to move on it.” 17. Construction; Courthouse repairs and Justice Center – County Judge. Commissioner Waggoner commented regarding the opening of the Justice Center “We still have to go get the CO, and then do a walkthrough, and punchout lists, and all that stuff,
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so it could be the middle of February, possibly.” 18. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge 19. Fannin County roads, water issues and risk assessment – County Judge. Fannin County resident Walter Goodwater addressed the court regarding the possibility of a county road engineer and maintenance facility. “The intent is to fix a small problem first, because what I don’t want to see created is a bureaucracy that doesn’t answer directly to the voters. Now, we see… we’ve seen this in our federal government, and sometimes in our state government, where we… where our elected officials create a bureaucracy to manage something for them.
And then that bureaucracy is not answerable to anybody. But creating an engineer’s position without a platform, without a foundation, for them to stand on. Is all you’re gonna do is waste money for the first 4 or 5 years, so that person’s constantly back in here trying to sort out how in the world to make this thing work. So let’s don’t start with the road engineer, let’s start with fixing these things that we can fix now that will save us money and time, and save you all money and time, and start that platform of creating that inter cooperative agreement we’re going to need for a single road engineer.”
Continued See Commissioners on page 16
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To Whom It May Concern:
The City of Honey Grove, Texas will conduct a hearing in Municipal Court at Honey Grove City Hall, 633 N. 6th Street, Honey Grove, Texas, on January 06 at 01:00 pm to determine if the Real Property described in the Notice is a dangerous/substandard building or a nuisance consistent with the Ordinance of the City. Physical Address: 1014 Old Main Street, Honey Grove, Texas Legal Description: A0615 J KING, ACRES .19 Property ID Number: 78474 Listed Owner: Ursula Felker
Updated Property Tax Information Now Available 1/13/26 for Texas Taxpayers
(Bonham, Texas) — New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Fannin Central Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions, and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older. “Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, disabled veteran or taxpayer, it’s important you know your rights concerning the property tax laws” said Tylene Gamble, Chief Appraiser of the Fannin Central Appraisal District. “You can contact us about any property tax issues with full confidence that we will provide the most complete, accurate and up-to-date information available to assist you.” This includes information about the following programs: • Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans - The law provides partial exemptions for any property owned by disabled veterans or surviving spouses and surviving children of deceased disabled veterans. Another partial exemption is for homesteads donated to disabled veterans by charitable organizations at no cost or not more than 50 percent of the good faith estimate of the homestead’s market value to disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The exemption amount is determined according to percentage of service-connected disability. The law also provides a 100 percent homestead exemption for 100 percent disabled veterans and their surviving spouses and surviving spouses of U.S. armed service members killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. • Property Tax Exemptions – Non-profit organizations that meet statutory requirements may seek property tax exemptions and must apply to their local appraisal district by a specific date. Child-care facilities; medical or biomedical property; businesses that receive tax abatements granted by taxing units; ship inventory out of Texas that may be eligible for the freeport exemption; store certain goods in transit in warehouses that are moved within 175 days; construct, install or acquire pollution control property; own and operate energy storage systems; convert landfill-generated gas; or store offshore drilling equipment while not in use may also be eligible for statutory exemptions. • Rendering Taxable Property - If a business owns tangible personal property that is used to produce income, the business must file a rendition with its local appraisal district by a specified date. Personal property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming. • Appraisal Notices – Normally, taxpayers receive a notice of appraised value from the appropriate local appraisal district. The city, county, school districts and other local taxing units use the appraisal district’s value to set property taxes for the coming year.
SIGNED on January 6, 2026. LAW OFFICE OF MYLES PORTER, P.C. /s/ Myles Porter Myles Porter Attorney for David F. Embaugh State Bar No.: 00794477 411 N MAIN ST BONHAM, TX 75418 Telephone: (903) 583-8539 Email: myles@mylesporter.com
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• Taxpayer Assistance Pamphlet – This Comptroller publication explains in detail the functions of a taxpayer liaison officer, how to protest a property appraisal, what issues the county appraisal review board (ARB) can consider and what to expect during a protest hearing. The publication also discusses the option to request limited binding arbitration to compel the ARB or chief appraiser to comply with a procedural requirement and the options of taking a taxpayer’s case to district court, the State Office of Administrative Hearings or regular binding arbitration if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the outcome of the ARB hearing. • Homestead Exemptions – A homestead is generally defined as the home and land used as the owner’s principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. A person who acquires property after Jan. 1 may receive the residence homestead exemption for the applicable portion of that tax year immediately on qualification for the exemption if the preceding owner did not receive the same exemption for that tax year. A homestead exemption reduces the home’s appraised value and, as a result, lowers property taxes. Applications are submitted to the appropriate local appraisal district. • Productivity Appraisal – Property owners who use land for timberland production, agricultural purposes or wildlife management can be granted property tax relief on their land. They may apply to their local appraisal district for an agricultural special appraisal which may result in a lower appraisal of the land based on production, versus market value. • Residence Homestead Tax Deferral - Texas homeowners may postpone paying the currently delinquent property taxes due on the appreciating value of their homes by filing a tax deferral affidavit at their local appraisal district. This tax relief allows homeowners to pay the property taxes on 105 percent of the preceding year’s appraised value of their homestead, plus the taxes on any new improvements to the homestead. The deferral postpones the remaining taxes, with interest accruing at 8 percent per year but does not cancel them. • Property Tax Deferral for Persons Age 65 or Older or Disabled or Disabled Veteran Homeowners –Texans who are age 65 or older or disabled, as defined by law, or who qualify for a disabled veteran exemption may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit. Once the affidavit is on file, taxes are deferred, but not cancelled, as long as the owner continues to own and live in the home. Interest continues to accrue at 5 percent per year on the unpaid taxes. You may obtain a deferral affidavit at the appraisal district. • Protesting Property Appraisal Values – Property owners who disagree with the appraisal district’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely affects them may protest their property value to the appraisal district’s ARB. • Informal Meetings – Property owners can request an informal meeting with appraisal district staff to try and resolve their disputes prior to attending ARB hearings. For more information about these programs, contact Fannin Central Appraisal District at 903-583-8701, helpdesk@fannincad.org or 831 W. State Hwy 56, Bonham, TX. Information is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.
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History, noun : a record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes. “A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author
Jones Mill Community
Marker Text: In the 1840’s, New Jersey natives John W. and Tamson (Tamezine) Finley Jones settled in Fannin County, joining them later, other family members included sons who had served as missionaries to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The Jones’ Mill Community arose around the family’s flour mill and cotton gin. Four decades later, the Self brothers built a mill, and the population shifted and became known as the Selfs Community. Eventually, Honey Grove became the predominant area settlement. Over the years, many from Jones’ Mill contributed to development of churches and other institutions in Honey Grove. Today, the Jones’ Mill Community is represented by its historic cemetery (1/4 mi. E.) with grave markers dating to 1850. Location: 11 miles north of Honey Grove on FM 100, north of intersection with CR 2800 at the Selfs Community.
Commissioner Self commented “I agree with you. I pitched a maintenance guy position for just vehicle maintenance and heavy equipment maintenance and repairs a few years ago, but Precinct 2 couldn’t absorb the cost of having that by themselves, and I couldn’t get another commissioner at that time to go in with me. I also pitched, a mobile service truck, because we all have county barns that they could utilize if they’re working on our equipment.” Mr. Goodwater commented “I think if this plan does develop out, I think eventually you’ll need a centralized maintenance facility.” 20. Solar, wind, battery energy storage systems and Fire Marshal – County Judge 21. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge Adjourn
The weekly Fannin County Commissioners meeting is recorded on video via Zoom. This recording also includes an audio transcript to the right so you are able to read what was actually said and the details/discussions of each agenda item. The length of the meetings makes it unfeasible to report every comment made on every agenda item. Scan this QR code with your phone camera and it will link you to the Fannin County Commissioners Court Audio and transcribed Recordings. Tim
You can also go to: https://www.co.fannin.tx.us/ Click on the link that says Commissioners’ Court Meetings
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Paris, Texas -- Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin County for the week starting January 5, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues
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Bonham State Park, Park Road 24. Park Road 24 in the Bonham State Park will have daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the main road, camping spots and parking lots within the park. Detour routes will be present during construction to allow for the flow of traffic. FM 68, at the North Sulphur River bridge. FM 68 at the North Sulphur River bridge replacement is completed and the bridge is open to traffic. However, construction crews will continue working on the remaining bridge structure and roadway final works. During this final stage, traffic is asked to watch for workers and equipment and drive slowly when going through the work zone. FM 2645, from FM 898 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect occasional delays as the contractor performs the final minor activities in the work zone. FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 opened to all traffic on 6/23/2025. Construction crews will continue working on minor items at this location. Motorists should expect delays as there will be daily lane closures through the construction zone. SH 78 from FM 273 to Oklahoma State line: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek. The onsite detour on CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek has been removed. The new bridge is competed and open to traffic. Traffic is asked to approach the bridge slowly and drive at an appropriate speed through the work zone while crews continue working on finishing the remaining bridge work. CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary. CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary was closed to traffic on Monday, April 21 to allow for replacement of the bridge. The bridge at Sanders Creek Tributary is completed and opened to traffic. The bridge on CR 2825 at Sanders Creek was closed on June 21 & the Contractor demolished the bridge. The bridge is now completed and opened to traffic. SH 56 from SL 205 to FM 2077. Watch for daytime lane closure as maintenance crews perform spot milling work. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. US 69 from FM 981 to FM 896 in the Leonard area. Watch for daytime lane closure as maintenance crews perform spot milling work. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.