On Saturday October 25th, bring the kiddos, young and old, to downtown Bonham where local businesses will be set up to give out treats... and maybe a few tricks between 4pm-6pm!
During Trick-or-Treat, stop by BEDCO Park at 122 W. 3rd St. and check out the Boo Bash for free family fun and carnival games and a costume contest at 6pm! Awards will be given to the Kids for Scariest, Cutest, and Most Original Costumes, along with a Best Dressed Adult, and Best Family Costume!
To participate as a business during Trick-or-Treat or at the Boo Bash or if you are interested in volunteering for set-up, tear-down, or traffic control, please contact
Fannin County Leader Fair Contest Winners
Jasper Kibbey won the scooter. Shasta Vann won the Candy Corn count contest. Her guess was 868. The Candy Corn actual count was 867. We had 415 entries for the Candy Corn and 430 entries for the scooter. Courtesy photos on page 2.
Jasper Kibbey won the battery powered scooter. He is 6 years old.
Shasta Vann won the Candy Corn count contest. She guessed 868, the actual count was 867.
By Tim Meek
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with all Commissioners and Judge Cunningham
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was 48 citizens present and 66 participants
ZOOM.. 5. Public Forum. Commissioner Fogelberg addressed the Court in public forum “As a commissioner, I was elected by my peers in my precinct to do the job as I see fit, because they trusted me with their vote. And, this means voting on an agenda item, as I feel is representative of my precinct. Not all decisions are going to please everyone, but the consensus of the vote gives me that right. And everyone has a right to speak their opinion, but because I vote a certain way, the court should not belittle my opinion or my vote. So, when we do make a vote up here, it is a conscious vote, and I believe the rest of the commissioners will speak to the fact that it’s what their precinct has wanted. It’s not what other people wanted, but it’s what the precinct wanted, and there is a part of it that the whole county needs to have, too.” Constable David Thompson introduced deputy constable Doris Whitworth. Thompson commented “Not only is she the first full-time Deputy Constable, she’s the first female constable in Fannin County history.” Bonham resident Bill Carey informed the Court “I’m here today to point out that we did not observe the Open Records and Open Meetings Act as far as giving 3 business days notice to the public for this meeting. I’ve had a conversation with the Attorney General’s office in Austin, and a strict interpretation would say yesterday, which was the Fannin County holiday, did not count as a business day. So I just want to point that out to you.” Judge Cunningham responded to Mr. Carey in agenda item #31. Eight citizens spoke about the continued concerns regarding the BESS facility in Savoy, TX. Lack of water available, access for emergencies and a plan, and the lack of complete safety assessments are of vital concern for the citizens in Savoy. Resident of Savoy Evan Ackerman spoke to the Court “I don’t see a tank over there. I drive over the overpass, I can see the facility. There’s nothing of that size on that site. These guys are not ready to protect us if they have a problem at all. So I encourage the commissioners to please do not let this site start up.”
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved
7. Approve minutes from 06/02/2021 (S), 08/20/2024 S1 and S2, 09/03/2024 (S) and (R) and 09-10-2024 (S) –County Clerk. Approved
8. Report of monies received by the District Clerk’s Office for September 2025; $24,529.79 – County Judge for District Clerk. Report only
9. Report of monies received by the County Clerk’s office for September 2025; All courts combined,
Precinct 1. Approved
$16,340.20 and Land Records, $40,225.00 –County Clerk. Report only
10. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for September 2025; $25,952.60
– County Judge (for JP Pct
1). Report only
11. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office for September 2025; $15,897.00 – County Judge (for JP Pct 2). Report only
12. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office for September 2025; $5,376.20 –County Judge (for JP Pct 3). Report only
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13. Discussion regarding County Awards Luncheon –Tax Assessor Collector. Commissioners Court discussed the County Awards Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, December 22, 2025. Since this date would conflict with the Commissioners Court meeting, that meeting will most likely be moved to Monday, December 21, 2025.
14. Discussion regarding bridge located on Property ID #70703 off of CR 1135 in Ravenna – Emergency Management Coordinator. Judge Cunningham addressed the issue with the bridge. “We had a citizen, claim that something hadn’t been done there, and we’ve got documentation that has been provided to our commissioners, it indicates there was quite a lot done there as far as engineering studies were concerned. I think it was suggested that we were, our department, and I’m talking about our emergency manager, and our permitting department wasn’t doing their job, and it was endangering everybody’s insurance. FEMA insurance coverage. That isn’t the case. The job was done. People probably spent a week worrying about their insurance. We don’t need that sort of stuff going on in this county. We don’t need misinformation. If somebody’s concerned about something, they can go to the official involved and ask them, and then if the official can’t satisfy the question, they can raise it, but they don’t need to come in here with half-truths and get everybody stirred up about something that isn’t the case.
Judge Cunningham asked Fannin County Emergency Manage Troy Hudson “and they’re in compliance, even though they weren’t in compliance initially?” Mr. Hudson responded “Correct, which happens sometimes when people are developing an area, they’re not familiar with the rules and regulations in the rural settings and some of the jurisdictions that have floodplain, and then it’s merely an education to them to bring them up to speed and bring them up to compliance.”
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
ITEMS:
15. Discussion and possible action to enter into contract with company for investigative online software for 12 months for Constable Precincts 1 and 3; 2 users, unlimited searches to be paid from the 2025-2026 budget, $3,240.00 to be split equally between Constables 1 and 3 budgets – Constable
16. Discussion and possible action to approve Memorandum of Understanding with Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) for FY2025 Homeland Security Grant Division equipment –Emergency Management Coordinator. Approved
17. Discussion and possible action to approve Final Plat for Soto Estates on FM 272 in Leonard; 16 lots on 23.07 acres, Property ID#s 109121 and 79349 – Development Services Director. Approved
18. Discussion and possible action to approve a one-time severance of 1.92 acres from a 33.227-acre tract on CR 4640 in Trenton; Property ID# 80490 – Development Services Director. Approved
19. Discussion and possible action to approve Bond Reduction for Bois d’Arc Shores Subdivision on CR 2900 in Dodd City – Development Services Director. Approved
20. Discussion and possible action to approve Election Judges for the November 4, 2025 Election – County Clerk. Approved
21. Discussion and possible action to approve new Fannin County Clerk Fees –County Clerk. Fannin County Clerk Jenny Garner reported that data miners are filing numerous Public Information Act requests in order to receive land records back to the 1880s. The data miners then sell the records for sometimes huge amounts of money. This has caused productivity issues in her office due to the county’s computers not being designed for this type of records management. Commissioners approved increasing fees from 4 cents per page to 10 cents per page, which is the normal charge made by other counties.
22. Discussion and possible action to approve County Judge signing Renewal Questionnaire for Fannin County’s Worker Compensation Program –County Auditor. Approved
23. Discussion and possible action to approve selection to keep current County Choice Silver Retiree plan for 2026 – County Auditor. Approved
24. Discussion and possible action to approve opting
out of having the Texas Association of Counties print out and mail 1095-C Employer Provided Health Insurance Coverage forms to employees; County to make forms available by request online – County Auditor. Approved
25. Discussion and possible action regarding RFQ for Engineering/Inspection Services for courthouse –Purchasing Agent. After considerable discussion this item was passed on. Regarding the Courthouse repairs and the need for an inspection, Commissioner Koph addressed the Judge “There’s $600,000 that we should still get from the Historic Society, but you’re holding that up.” Judge Cunningham responded “I’m not holding it up. I have asked Alicia to put in for it, and she said she had. I will tell you this, gentlemen, I am not going to sign something under oath that this building is 100% complete. I’ve told them that I’ll sign something that says it’s substantially complete, and I understand that’s sufficient.”
26. Discussion and possible action regarding update on vendor(s) for RFP 2025-005, Justice Center Furnishings – Purchasing Agent. Fannin County Purchasing Agent Julie Criswell reported that the committee is narrowing down the final decisions, the process is still ongoing.
27. Discussion and possible action to select nominees to the Fannin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and approve Resolution stating nominees; January 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2027 – County Judge. Approved
28. Discussion and possible action to approve Order reducing the speed limit to no more than 30 m.p.h. on CR 2925 in Precinct 4 –County Judge. Approved
29. Discussion and possible action to approve Order reducing the speed limit to no more than 30 m.p.h. on CR 5066 in Precinct 2 –County Judge. Approved
30. Discussion and possible action to approve Modification No. 13 of Intergovernmental Agreement between the U.S. Marshals Service and Fannin County to increase the per diem rate
from $102.55 to $127.50 and the hourly guard and transportation rate from $29.65 to $32.65; effective for 36 months – County Judge for Herb Bristow. Approved OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
31. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge. Judge Cunningham addressed the concerns raise by Bill Carey in public forum.
“I think, Bill Carey questioned the bona fides of the meeting, whether sufficient notice had been provided. I had checked with the county’s attorney. Columbus Day doesn’t count as a holiday in
I
I reached out to attorneys to double-check to make certain it was as we were correct in moving forward.“
Leonard Resident Pleads Guilty To Theft Charges
Press Release -
pled guilty to Theft Over $300,000 which she committed by taking cash payments from 2006 through 2024 while she was acting as the clerk for Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 of Fannin County. The plea is pursuant to a plea agreement wherein the State agreed to cap the punishment at 40 years in prison. Punish-
ment will be assessed by the judge in this case. The court ordered a pre-sentence investigation report to be completed prior to the sentencing date on December 17, 2025, which is open to the public. The judge can assess punishment in any term of less than 40 years, or could assess probation as punishment.
Fannin County Leader deadline is Thursdays at Noon!
Bonham Public Library Celebrates 125 Years of Service to the Community
Bonham, TX — The Bonham Public Library is proud to announce its 125th Anniversary, marking over a century of dedication to literacy, learning, and community enrichment. Founded in 1901, the Library has grown from a small circulating collection into a vital resource for residents of all ages.
To commemorate this milestone, the City of Bonham will present a formal proclamation at the upcoming City Council meeting, October 13, 2025, recognizing the Li-
brary’s historic contributions and ongoing impact. Throughout the year, the Library will host a series of special events and programs celebrating its legacy and inviting the community to participate. These events will include annual Pumpkin Patch Bazaar, Books and Blooms, historical exhibits, children’s activities, and more—all designed to honor the past while inspiring future generations.
“We’re excited to celebrate 125 years of service,” said
Stacey McCraw, Director of the Bonham Public Library.
“This is a moment to reflect on our history, thank our supporters, and look ahead to the future of public libraries in Bonham.”
The Library invites all residents to join in the celebration and stay tuned for announcements about upcoming events.
For more information, visit www.cityofbonham.org/157/ library or follow the Bonham Public Library on social media.
Thursday 10/23/25 - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Cauliflower, Green Beans with Onions, Strawberry Shortcake, Milk
Friday 10/24/25 - Bean and Cheese Burrito, Ranchero Sauce, Corn with Peppers, Mexican Style Tomatoes, Fresh Fruit, Milk 210 E. 6th St., Bonham, TX • Phone 903-583-8573
These classic chicken wings are covered in glaze and you'll find yourself licking the sauce off your fingers and reaching for another! This is a good one to make during football season :)
SWEET CHILI WINGS
1 lb. chicken wings
2 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
SAUCE
½ c. Thai sweet chili sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar or honey
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. black pepper
3 cloves garlic (2 Tbsp. garlic)
1 tsp. soy sauce
½ c. water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp. of water
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°. If the wings
aren't separated into a wing and drumette then cut them apart. Pat them dry so they crisp instead of steam. In a medium bowl mix the baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add the chick wing and drumette pieces and toss them until they are completely coated with the mixture. You can also put everything in a zipper bag and toss them around to coat. Put each wing in fryer and cook for 10 minutes on one side then turn them over and cook for another 7-8 minutes or until golden brown. Don't overcrowd the basket and cook in batches if you need to. While these cook combine the sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic, soy sauce and water in a small sauce pan. Heat on medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. water mixture. Let it cook on low heat until it thickens and becomes a little sticky. Take it off the heat. When the chicken wings are done let them sit for about 5 minutes. Then toss them in the sauce. Put the coated wings back in the air fryer so they are glazed with the sauce. Cook them at 400° for 3 minutes so they are crispy and delicious. To serve garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds or green onions.
You can also just bake these in your oven or fry them in oil on top of the stove.
ENJOY!!!
Please send me your favorite or unique recipes
Kristina Rhea Smith, 52, of Leonard,
Courthouse “Coverup”
By County Judge Newt Cunningham
The Fannin County Commissioners Court, to date has failed to properly address problems with the Courthouse restoration project (“Project”). In my opinion this failure has cost the County hundreds of thousands of dollars. Our previous Commissioners Court was, on the whole, supportive of bringing appropriate legal action to recover taxpayer dollars. With the new Commissioners Court this has changed dramatically. The current Commissioners Court has opted not to take legal action and has delayed seeking an independent expert opinion on what remains to be done to correct deficiencies. They have bought into the argument that “the courthouse is an old building and that old buildings have problems.”
When I became County Judge in January of 2023, problems with the Courthouse were obvious. At that time, I was informed by Commissioner A.J. Self that we could not go after the Contractors because Judge Moore had signed a letter of substantial completion and we had moved into the Courthouse. Fortunately, as an attorney I knew that this was incorrect, pure malarkey. Circumstances surrounding management of the Project were suspect. Contractors were put on notice of the problems and the need for remediation. An attorney was found willing to bring lawsuits on a contingency fee basis. Leverage was in place to secure a favorable outcome for the County.
Since that time, with the help of citizens, including Robert Fleckenstein, county officials that included, former District Attorney, Richard Glaser, and county civil servants that included, my then Staff Civil Attorney Andy Garner, and Facilities Director Ruben Moreno; tens of thousands of dollars in repairs were completed at contractor expense. Sadly, the aforementioned, have received little commendation for their service to the County. And unfortunately, to a large extent, just the opposite occurred. Andy Garner was actually removed from my staff, limiting my ability to deal with county problems, including Courthouse repairs. The current Commissioners Court voted not to bring civil actions against persons who might be liable for damages associated with the Courthouse project. In addition, they have now substantially delayed hiring an outside engineering firm to inspect the courthouse to determine whether any problems remain. The County has lost its leverage. Citizens are entitled to know why.
Prior to the new Commissioners Court refusing to proceed with litigation there were a number of contractors making repairs. Not surprisingly, once word was out, repairs slowed down. I recently received a letter from an attorney representing one of the contractors, that they would not go forward with repairs that had been promised, repairs estimated to cost over $50,000.00.
I am now being pressed to sign a letter stating that the Courthouse project is complete. While I am willing to sign a letter saying we, the county, have substantially completed the project and are entitled to receive the remaining $600,000, in grant money, however, I cannot in good conscience sign a letter stating that the project is complete, as it would be untrue. Facts are facts and are not to be covered up for political reasons. Beyond that, I do not wish to disrupt what I understand to be an on-going federal investigation.
Attention Fannin County Elected Officials
All Fannin County Commissioners and elected officials are invited and encouraged to submit updates from their Precinct or County Office weekly, bi-weekly or quarterly. Publication is free as a service to Fannin County residents to keep the voters informed. Please e-mail them to fcleditor2020@gmail.com or fcltimmeek@gmail.com
And...Did You Know?
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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Meals on Wheels, BONHAM, needs VOLUNTEERS to deliver meals to home bound seniors and adults with disabilities.
Just ONE HOUR of your time a week can make such a difference. Call 903-583-8573 210 E 6th St, Bonham Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am
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Commissioners 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. Scan this QR code with your phone camera and it will link you to the Fannin County Commissioners Court Audio and transcribed Recordings.
Community Food Pantry in Honey Grove
McKenzie United Methodist Church, 701 7th Street. 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 5pm - 7pm. 4th Tuesday: Produce 1pm - 4pm
Contacts: Star Breece281-832-8116
Soleil - 903-505-0250
God Bless You!
It was me, I let the dogs out.coolfunnyquotes.com
Speaker To Lecture On 1945 Options For Peace
By Skipper Steely, Program Chair
Fannin County History: 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”
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store on
TxDOT Project Box
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 delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through 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.
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.
A good weather break came on August 9, so a plutonium bomb was released over Nagasaki. Having forty percent greater power than the first, up to an estimated 140,000 might have eventually died from that explosion. Surrender finally came.
Explaining the last days of the war in the Pacific at the quarterly lecture for the Texas World War II Roundtable will be historian and author Jonathon Parshall. The October 23 program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum, Greenville, Texas. Admission is free and all are invited to attend. The sponsor is Dr. Jerry Ransom, Mayor of Greenville. The end of World War II came to a messy conclusion on August 18, 1945. Within a few days many from Northeast Texas who were prisoners of war in the Pacific got the word. For example, Army Air Force Private Oliver C. Allen, captured near the small island of Corregidor in 1942, become a part of the infamous March of Bataan, and was at a prison facility in Mukden, China. Taken prisoner also on The Philippines were Sgt. Hubert Carroll of Blossom, along with Texas A&M head yell leader, Lt. Col. Tom Dooley of McKinney. The pair served respectively as an orderly and aide to General Jonathan M. Wainwright IV. All were withering away at Xi’an in Manchuria. They had been in captivity 1,201 days when rescued by the Soviets. Lt. Col. Edgar Wright of Paris, Texas spent nearly three years with Filipino guerillas, supplied now and then by allied submarines. Besides others, hundreds of Texans who were part of the 131st Field Artillery, or more commonly called the Lost Battalion of the 36th Texas National Guard Division, were captured by the Japanese in or near Java in March 1942. In mid-August three years later they began to see packages dropped into their various compounds by American aircraft. Within a month or so most were back on the west coast. The end did not come smoothly. Following up a massive daily firebombing of many Japanese towns and a long study of what a disaster an invasion would bring to all sides of the dwindling action, in July, while at Pottsdam, President Harry Truman was told atomic bombs were ready. One was dropped on Hiroshima August 6. No surrender was forthcoming, but the Russians were preparing an onslaught too.
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.
FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch
Penney
the Courthouse square in Bonham. Photo shows 1937
Bataan Photo Signed by Oliver Allen: One American very glad the atomic bombs were dropped to more quickly end the war, Allen used to amuse his and other basketball teams when he coached. He earned the nickname “Red.” But, when he revealed his miseries as a POW of Japan during WWII, appreciation of his sacrifices grew. Courtesy photos
Letters to the Editor
Accountability Isn’t the Enemy - It’s the Foundation To the Editor: I want to thank Tim Meek and the Fannin County Leader for listening and issuing a correction to my quote from the June 17, 2025, Fannin County Commissioners Court meeting. Mistakes happen, and it takes integrity to own them publicly. That simple act of accountability means more than most realize; it shows that truth still matters in a time when politics and spin too often replace facts.
You All the very Best, Today and Always! Patti Wolf, Pct. 1 Volunteer Coordinator
I also want to recognize that not every column or letter printed in a community news source like The Leader or NTXE-News reflects the personal belief of its owners or editors. The willingness to print diverse options, including those of everyday citizens like me, speaks volumes. It means the news source values open dialogue more than dollar signs, and public service more than popularity. That commitment to fair representation is what keeps local journalism alive and trustworthy.
When the public can trust the messenger, the message carries weight. That’s how democracy with TRUE transparency is supposed to work: the press reports, citizens speak, and
officials respond, not the other way around, as we have been witnessing with the Fannin County Commissioners Court. I hope that our county government will follow the same example. Transparency and accuracy aren’t luxuries; they are LEGAL OBLIGATIONS. Every decision the Commissioners Court makes, be it county roads, budgets, or battery storage projects, depends on lawful records. Those public records must be properly and legally maintained by the county and publicly documented by local media outlets.
Owning a mistake, as Mr. Meek has done, correcting it, and striving to do better is what leadership looks like. It shouldn’t matter if you're holding a pen, a gavel, or a vote. Words with actions mean more than titles and elections. I truly appreciate the professionalism and integrity shown by Mr. Meek and The Leader regarding my words during a Fannin County Commissioner’s meeting on June 17, 2025. That is the kind of example I would love to see from every level of Fannin County Government.
Sincerely,
Nita Bankston Bonham, Texas
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Volunteers Needed At Shilo Cemetery
October 25, Saturday, 8 Am - 4 Pm FOR A WORKDAY
The focus on this workday will be removing sections of fallen trees, and tree branches that dropped during the storms last spring. Chain saws and upright dollies are requested to speed up the process. And crisp, fall weather would be helpful if that can be arranged. Long-sleeved tops, sturdy pants and shoes, and work gloves are advised as Shilo, so long abandoned, is a work in progress. Yellow directional signs will be posted on CR-3015 where you’ll exit the road. For questions, please contact Marianne at 1texjones@ gmail.com. Or check our Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/groups/1262518424156925. Hope to see you there.
FC Justice Center Progress ....
Photos by Connie Estes
Fannin County Community Ministries
Food Pantry
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
8:00am - 11:45am
1022 FM 273 BONHAM TX 75418 903-583-3663
Fifth Annual Boo in Park! @ Bonham State Park
Submitted by Linda Brinlee
Boo in the Park! is back at Bonham State Park with multiple activities for visitors of all ages. Entrance fees will be waived Friday night only with a donation of paper goods for Helping Hands. Donations must be sealed with the original packaging. For the rest of the weekend, the standard $4.00 per person for teens and adults will apply (children 12 and under are free). Texas State Park passes are always accepted.
tume and red-lensed flashlights are recommended. Please wear closed-toe shoes as the path will be rocky. Paper goods will be collected in lieu of park entrance fees for this event only. Fun and Games Outpost 10-11 am Saturday, October 25
Trick or Treat 6 -9 pm Friday, October 24
Campers and staff will transform the park into a family-friendly Halloween event. From 6 pm to 9 pm, walk through the decorated campsites, visit with the campers, and collect treats. Visitors are welcome to come in cos-
Get ready for some laughs and giggles while enjoying some old-fashioned American pastimes. Play dominos, jacks, marbles, and other games popular before cell phones and iPads. Or try a new skill such as yo-yo’s, strings, or cups. Take a break and have some fun. This activity is open to all ages and skill levels. Meet at the Lakeside Pavilion. Coffee with the Ranger 10-11 am Saturday, November 1st Coffee, cocoa, tea, chat anyone? Bring your mug and catch up on the latest updates at Bonham State Park. This Q&A with the park rangers is for everyone, young and old. Come and ask any burning questions, share experiences, voice concerns, make new suggestions, or perhaps learn something new. Look for us at the Lakeside Pavilion. Art in the Park: Colors of Fall 11 am Saturday, November 1st Fall brings an explosion of color. Learn why trees change color. Create your own leaf designs using simple art materials. Experiment with colors and shapes to create a personal memento of your experience in the park. Meet at the Lakeside Pavilion. Supplies will be provided. Open for all ages. Christmas lights will be on display for Light up the Park on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th. Weekend interpretive events will continue through November. Remember that day-use only and camping permits are limited at Texas State Parks. Book your reservations online up to 5 months in advance for camping and 30 days in advance for day-use only. Check us out on Facebook and our webpage for additional details and dates.
Press Release - Holidays at the Heard brings the beauty of the holiday season into nature. Bundle up your family, get out of the house, and experience the most unique family-friendly holiday event in North Texas. Holiday lights and décor will accentuate a lovely halfmile Heard nature trail. Your family will be enchanted by this nighttime hike through the woods. Also, you’ll get a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit along the trail. In keeping with the Heard’s role as a nature preserve, this light display is designed to enhance, rather than overpower, the sanctuary’s natural beauty. Enjoy live music in our amphitheater (12/12: Cheap Fast and Easy, 12/1314: The Coppertones), a visit with Santa, and more! Adults $17, Seniors & Children ages 3-12 $14, Children ages 2 & under free. Heard members $5. December 12,13 & 14, 2025, 6–9pm https://www.heardmuseum. org/holidays-at-the-heard/
903-583-7000
“COME, MEET JESUS”
Ivanhoe Church of Christ
Lectureship
October 26-29, 2025
Sunday Morning Bible Class at 9:30
“As the Agent of Creation” Gary Fallis
Sunday Morning Services at 10:30
“As the Son of God” Gary Fallis
Sunday Afternoon Services at 2:00
“As the Son of Man” Gary Fallis
Monday Evening Services at 7:30
“As Messiah and King”
Mark Johnson
Tuesday Evening Services at 7:30
“As the Savior”
Cory Landolt
Wednesday Evening Services at 7:30
“At the Cross” Cody Maxwell
CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm
Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.
Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346
Together In Faith, Purpose, And Love
Calvary Baptist Church
Bonham, Texas
The concept of the “Body of Christ” is one of the most profound and beautiful teachings in Christianity. It is a metaphor used by the Apostle Paul to describe the Church— not as a building, but as a living, breathing community of believers joined together in faith, purpose, and love. This very day, the Body of Christ is alive and fully
Hello everyone!
functioning as we gather together for Bible Study, and worship. Even though we are all so different in so many ways, there is unity in our diversity. There is spiritual growth happening today through the teaching of the Word of God. There is encouragement and exhortation happening today through our personal conversations with one another and through the
preaching of the Word of God. Yes, this Body is alive and well. We are breathing in as we receive the Word and worship. We are breathing out as we love and encourage one another and “bear one another’s burdens.” What a great day in the Lord!
Spanish Sunday School
For His Glory, Lyn and Lissa ANNOUNCING
Sunday Morning Re-Wind: My Soul, Be On Thy Guard
This week’s devotion comes from 1 Peter 5:8. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”
This verse reminds me of a saying that I first saw on social media a few years ago. “When we stop praying, the enemy starts preying.”
This is especially true in these uncertain times that we are living in. The devil’s strategy is to do anything and everything he can to get us to lose our focus on God’s will for our lives. Here, Peter is teaching us to always be on our guard. This is the third time in this letter that Peter urges us to be clear-minded (See 1 Peter 1:13 and 1 Peter
4:7). We see here that there is danger that is far beyond the physical persecution that we face. The devil’s strategy has a deep agenda that is far more powerful than those who persecute us. He wants to devour us, to cause us real and lasting harm. Peter makes it abundantly clear that our place in eternity with our Heavenly Father is safe and secure. The devil’s strategy cannot take that away from us no matter how hard he tries, but his desire is to damage our faith in God. He wants our fear to overcome our submission to the Lord, and lies to confuse our understanding of the goodness of God. Because he cannot touch the soul of a believer, the devil’s wants to
make us weak and insufficient in our service to the Lord. The devil can strike from anywhere, however possible, so we must always be alert. In 1781, George Heath wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message in this verse.
“My soul, be on thy guard; ten thousand foes arise; the hosts of sin are pressing hard to draw thee from the skies. O watch, and fight, and pray; the battle ne’er give o’er; renew it boldly every day, and help divine implore. Fight on, my soul, till death shall bring thee to my God; He’ll take thee, at thy parting breath, up to His rest above.”
Bro. Josh Stevenson
Come, Meet Jesus!
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
It is interesting to know many of the people of the scriptures that knew the identity of Jesue. The devils knew Jesus of Nazareth to be “the Holy One of God” (Mark 1:24). Luke records that “devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ” (Luke 4:41). Philip stated to Nathanael, “We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of
Nazareth, the son of Joseph” (John 1:45). Andrew also recognized the identity of Jesus, “He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ” (John 1:41). Martha, the sister of Lazarus, spoke to Jesus, “Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world” (John 11:27).
Peter stated to Jesus, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). When many quit following Jesus, again, Peter stated, “we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the
living God” (John 6:69). Paul “preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God” (Acts 9:20).
On October 26-29, 2025, the Ivanhoe church of Christ will hold a Lectureship with the theme: “COME, MEET JESUS!” We will see from the scriptures ‘Jesus, As the Agent of Creation,’ Sunday at 9:30am; ‘Jesus, As the Son of God,’ Sunday at 10:30am; ‘Jesus, As the Son of Man,’ Sunday at 2:00pm; ‘Jesus, As Messiah and King,’ Monday at 7:30pm; ‘Jesus, As the Savior,’ Tuesday at 7:30pm; and ‘Jesus, At the Cross’ Wednesday at 7:30pm.
Love Your Enemies
by Wil Pounds
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matthew 5:43-45). The Pharisees taught the people to hate the enemies of Israel. The implication was that this hatred was God’s means of judging their enemies. Jesus taught the people just the opposite. “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. The Christian is to love others as God loves them. This is God’s standard of love. God doesn’t have to love us. He loves us because He chooses to love; it’s only by His grace.
He loves us while we were alienated from Him as His enemies. The sinful mind is hostile toward God.
Jesus Christ died for us while we were enemies. He died for us while we were helpless
sinners (Romans 5:6-11; 5:8-9). Christ died for the sinner, the enemy; that is the full measure of God’s infinite love. Have you come to know that love by experience? God loves you so much that He sent Jesus to die for you on the cross.
Because we are the recipients of this divine love, we are to love others as God loves them. Jesus said, “Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you” (Matt. 5:44). The only way anyone can love with that kind of love is for Jesus Christ to be working in your life because of His indwelling love (Gal. 2:20). Christian love is not a matter of feeling the “right way” about another person. Divine love is a matter of choice. It is a function of the will. Because it is something we do, it is always possible and must always be expressed in Godly actions. We can act upon what we know to be the right thing to do. The critical issue is obedience. We can do the right thing because God chose to send Jesus on our behalf. We can
behave in a manner that is kind and loving even to those who despitefully use us and persecute us. The word “love” (agape) is in emphatic contrast to “hate” in v. 43. Love is commanded in v. 4. “Love your enemies.”
People who persecute you are the most difficult to love. Persecution is the acid test of spiritual prosperity. We can demonstrate the love of God by praying for those who persecute us.
It is impossible to continue to hate another person in the presence of God. Pray for the person you are tempted to hate and watch God at work in your life. You cannot remain the same. Jesus set the example for us by praying for those who were crucifying Him. “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:24).
Jesus defined our enemies as those who curse us, hate us, and selfishly use us. These are the very ones who need us to show them love. He loved us when we were His enemies.
GRACE METHODIST CHURCH BONHAM
A GLOBAL METHODIST CONGREGATION
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.
Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777
Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038
Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413
Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061
Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671
Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910
Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070
Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175
Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840
Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas
Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517
First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768
First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038
First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250
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
First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160
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
Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009
New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386
Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987
Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street
TX 75492 (903) 623-2215
Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630
OBITUARIES
We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
Jerry Lynn Roberts
Jerry Lynn Roberts of Sherman, Texas passed on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on Sunday, March 3, 1957 in Bonham, Texas to Minnie Fay (Cooksey) and Cleatus Harlen Roberts.
He was a longtime resident of Sherman, Texas, where he married Teresa Fay (Bass) on June 28, 2004.
Jerry enjoyed working in the yard, working on race cars, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father Cleatus Harlen Roberts; brothers David Roberts, and Thomas Roberts.
Survivors include his loving wife Teresa of the home; daughter Latosha Flowers and husband Max of Ivanhoe, Texas; stepson BJ Guimbellot of Sherman, Texas; stepdaughter Jessica Guimbellot of Sherman, Texas; mother Minnie Roberts of Bonham, Texas; grandchildren Kaden, Blake, Zachary, Stephanie, Brittany, Kira, Rylan; brother Ray Roberts and Mary Jo of Telephone, Texas; 10 great grandchildren;
numerous nieces, nephews, as well as other extended family and friends.
A memorial service was held from 2:00-4:00 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Elks Lodge, 1713 FM 1417, Sherman, Texas.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, Durant OK
John Riley (JR) Stephens
John Riley (JR) Stephens, a cherished husband, devoted father, and grandfather, passed away on October 12, 2025, at Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home, at the age of 93. Born on July 2, 1932, in Gober, Texas, the son of Harlos Stephens and Hazel Hembree Stephens. JR proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, from November 19, 1952, to October 20, 1956.
On September 22, 1953, JR married his beloved wife, Jan Stephens, with whom he shared a profound partnership that lasted over 72 years. JR dedicated his career to LTV General Cable and life on the road as a truck driver. He ended his working career hauling for his son Robert with Stephens Sand and Gravel, continuing to serve his family with the same dedication and strength that defined his life. He was deeply rooted in his community through his lifelong involvement with the Masonic Lodge. A member since 1953, John actively participated in several lodges including Ashley No. 681 (his home lodge), Bethel No. 134, Constantine No. 13, and Sweet Home No. 576. His leadership and dedication were recognized as he served as District Deputy Grand Master for District 3 (1999–2000) and District Instructor for District 3 (2001–2021). JR was also a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Bailey, where his faith was a foundation of his life and a source of strength and guidance to those around him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlos and Hazel Stephens; his in-laws, Glenn and Jonadel Wood; his grandson, Don Stephens; and his sister-in-law, Myrna Robertson. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jan Stephens; sons: Keith and wife Susie of Wylie, Texas; Doug of Pottsboro, Texas; and Robert and wife Laura of Bailey, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Leanna (Jeff), Alaina (Zac), Glenn (Kristyn), Brandy (Robert), Christi (Toby), Jeff (Marla), Jodi, and JR (McKenzie); 19 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends who will deeply miss his wisdom, kindness, and steady presence.
JR’s legacy of faith, service, and love for family and community will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. Bro Glynn Tyson officiated, assisted by Bro David Brackett. Military honors and Masonic rites were held in recognition of JR’s faithful service to his country and his decades of dedication to the Masonic Lodge. Interment was held at Philadelphia Cemetery near Gober. A visitation was held on Wednesday evening, October 15, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM, also at Cooper-Sorrells.
Pallbearers: JR Stephens, Glenn Stephens, Jeff Stephens, Corey Spiller, Toby Robbins, Adam Copeland, Jacob Steinkamp.
Honorary Pallbearers: Leeman Sewell, Roy Riales, John Parfait, David Furnish, and Steve Clark.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence, please visit www.coopersorrells.com
As Election Day approaches, I want to take a moment to share some important information with the citizens of Fannin County. In recent training sessions with our election judges and workers, a few concerns surfaced that I believe the public should hear about — to reduce confusion, prevent misinformation, and make sure that all eligible voters can cast their ballots with confidence.
Voter Accessibility: Know Your Rights, Ask for What You Need Under the Texas Election Codes Sec. 61.012, 61.013 & 64.009, Senate Bill 477 (2023), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), voters are entitled to reasonable accommodations at polling places. Some of the common accommodations include:
● Moving to the front of the line if standing is difficult for you
● Requesting a large-print ballot
● Using the audio/tactile interface ballot equipment for hearing & visually impaired voters
● Qualifying to vote curbside
If you need any of these accommodations, please ask an election worker when you arrive — do not hesitate. Our election workers are trained to assist you in a discreet, respectful way. The intent is not to single anyone out, but instead to ensure that every voter has a comfortable, accessible experience.
You will not see signs in the lobby saying “ask for help” (to avoid making someone feel singled out).
Instead, please know that help is available, and election workers will assist you as needed. If you encounter a situation where you are denied a reasonable accommodation, please note the time and the name of the worker (if possible), and contact the Fannin County Elections Administrator, Cristian Perez Garcia.
You Must Vote at Your Assigned Precinct Polling Location
Fannin County operates under a precinct-based system, which means that you must vote at the polling location assigned to your precinct on Election Day.
This is especially critical in the upcoming November 4 election, because several precincts have been combined into 7 polling locations. If you go to the “wrong” polling site, you may be sent to a different location, or depending on the time, asked to cast a provisional ballot — which will then be subject to review by the Early Voting Ballot Board to determine whether it can be counted.
To help avoid that uncertainty, please double-check your exact polling place before heading out on Election Day, November 4.
Sincerely,
Your Elections Administrator
Polling Locations November 4, 2025
Roy V. Floyd Community
The HOPE Program Recycle!
The HOPE Program provides local GED classes at NO COST. FREE! How do we do it you ask?
This is possible due to the donations and support from our community. Our Recycling Fundraiser is a Win Win for everyone. Benefiting the people of Fannin County. The HOPE Program Recycle Old computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, VCR's, DVD's, power tools, medical equipment, audio equipment,
Obituaries Sponsor Thank You to Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home For Sponsoring The Obituary Section.
Whitewright- 903-364-2215 Leonard – 903-587-3336 Denison
ACRES FOR LEASE
ACREAGE FOR LEASE
CR 545, BLUERIDGE 13.4 acres - Gated, fenced with tank. Option for 4-5 cows. Some hay could be cut and baled. $100 per year. 972-231-0036
Leave a message if no answer.
AUTOMOBILES
FOR SALE: GMC 3500
1 1/2 Ton Truck 9ft. Body
w/Hoist 6.0L Engine Auto Transmission, 4Wheel Drive, Air Conditioner, New in 2007 12,000 miles Always kept in shed. Rear Trailer Hitch and Gooseneck. $19,000 903-227-0771
CAREGIVERS
PRIVATE HOME HEALTH CARE
Provided by a CNA. Giving quality compassionate care! Honey Grove - Bonham region. Please call: 903-461-9305
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED
Need Part-Time welder and Part-Time Landscape Helper. Call 903-814-8620
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS
HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information Call: 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna
CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist
POSITION OPENINGS
B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am-4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon. com or call 903-583-3597
NOW HIRING!
CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
4 cemetery lots at Fannin Memorial Cemetery. Section C. 903-227-4299
FOR SALE: Solid Oak China Cabinet w/beveled leaded glass hutch. 60’s style. Generous storage. 18 in. x 58 in. Excellent condition. $225 Call or Text 903-505-9853 Text for pic.
AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE MEXICAN HOT TAMALES
Place orders from Thursday through Tuesday by text to: 903-449-1839
Point of pick up will be at Exxon Hwy 121 & Hwy 69 at Trenton TX Saturday morning at 10:00 am $25.00 a dozen
GARAGE SALES
YARD SALE
301 S Center St Bonham Oct. 23, 24, 25 9am-4pm
Jewelry, Glassware, DVDs, Lots of Miscellaneous, Coins, Lawn Mower.
GARAGE SALE Saturday, Oct. 25th Only 9 am - 5 pm 2809 CR 2040, Ravenna Just off of Hwy 78 Golf & fishing gear, leather jackets, mini fridge, mini freezer, weed whacker, Earthquake 8” auger, push mower, TVs, much more.
Possibly the following weekend. Cancel if any rain days. Lots of stuff. Jewelry, sterling silver & costume, purses, cowboy boots, pocket knives, toys, pops, Santa, plus size clothes, tshirts, coats & baskets. Too much to remember!
MISCELLANEOUS
A PAW UP
Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.
FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES:
Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
HANDY ANDY VENTURES LLC
40 years Exp. Quality Workmanship, References. Drywall Repairs, Painting, Home Improvements, Honey Do Lists, No job too small. 352-208-8832
App House Leveling & Foundation repair Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860
STAPP TREE
TRIMMING and REMOVAL
Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
FARM and LAWN
MAINTENANCE
Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898.
ALL PHASES OF REMODELING:
Painting, sheet rock, redesign closets, countertops, cabinets, roofing, foundation repair, concrete work, etc. Call for a free estimate: 903-449-1865
TREES and MÁS
Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. RoofingMetal or Shingles, Indoor or Outdoor Remodeling & Repairs. House Painting. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903-227-6940, 903-227-8369 or 903-486-2868.
FLEX BASE
6 Yards Flex Base: $300 1-½” Crusher Run: $400 PeaGravel: $450 FREE Delivery in Fannin County! Also available: Mulch & other landscape materials. After hours and weekend deliveries available. Call for details! 469-585-9167
PUBLIC AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION
The following vehicles will be sold at public auction on October 24, 2025 at 9:00 am, at Bill’s Auto Body & Wrecker Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418. 2007 ACURA 2014 TOYOTA 2014 FORD
PUBLIC AUCTION
Contents of the following storage units located at 708 Crockett St. Wolfe City TX 75496 will be sold to the highest bidder if rent is not paid in full within 15 days if this publication. Unit #17 Tommy Santana. Unit #23 Amanda Gable. #123 Angel Fuller.
REAL ESTATE
OFFICES FOR RENT: 520 S. Center Bonham, TX 75418
2 offices, bathroom & storage area, Plenty of parking space. $750 per month. (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108.
Large Remodeled RV with Slide FOR RENT
Includes all utilities except propane, in Savoy, TX. Ideal for single person. $695 monthly, $200 deposit required. No pets. Call 903-718-2064.
BillBuysHouses.com
Buying homes As Is Since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979
FOR RENT
4 Bdrm House, C/A, New Windows, Fenced Yard. $1600 mo.
1 Bdrm. Apt. Single Story Brick, C/A, Washer & Dryer Included $950
2 Bdrm house, C/A, Metal Windows, Single Car Garage
$1,200 month Call: 903-227-0920
123 ACRES FOR SALE in FANNIN COUNTY
On Highway 11 near Wolfe City. Ponds, barns, gravel roads. $4.765 million. 214-803-6214
RETAIL SPACE
BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE
Bluebonnet Country Store, a vintage shop and vendor mall in Leonard, Texas has a rare opportunity for an experienced vintage vendor to join our vintage shop and vendor mall. Limited space available for other types of vendors on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss what you may be selling. Leonard is a growing community, and we’re just 30 minutes outside DFW. Come join our family of over 50 vendors! ULTRA COMPETITIVE SPACE RENT! AVAILABLE NOW. CALL 214-250-7700 or 903-304-9806 for more information. STORAGE UNITS STORAGE UNITS
Change of Zoning:
A&R, Agriculture & Ranching District to, R&C, Retail and Commercial District. PID# 83796, 2245 E US HWY 82, Dodd City TX 75438, A1023, J SIMPSON survey 8.82 acres. Current use 1 single family residence and a Commercial dog kennel on approx. 1 acre (in place before the zoning was adopted) Future use: Extension to the Commercial dog kennel, expansion requires a zoning change. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Monday Nov 3, 2025. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.
Zoning Regulations & info are on the development Services web site www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/ fannin.developmentservices
Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/
Notice of a Public Hearing before the Commissioners Court 10/21/25
Fannin County Law Library Online
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 hours a day, seven days a week on the Fannin County web page with your personal computer or smart phone. The direct link is https://www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin. law.library. The Library’s primary purpose is to provide public access to laws affecting Fannin County citizens, residents and visitors Those laws include applicable federal and state, constitutions, statutes, regulations, court decisions, and Fannin County ordinances. The Library also includes legal forms and links to other websites including those of other government agencies, courts, bar associations, legal aid services, and law libraries which have information that might be useful. The information provided through the Library website is not legal advice and does not take the place of talking to a licensed attorney. The information may not be complete and will be periodically updated.
We love our members and more members are needed (Age 18 and up)
Come join the Friends who support our seniors. Make new friends just like you! They use their time and talents to support senior activities and be a part of fund raisers. It will improve your social life and theirs. We meet at the Bonham Senior Citizens Center every 4th Monday of each month at 5:00 PM. (210 E 6th Street).Our local concert will be on Saturday October 25th at 6:00 PM. It will be our last local concert for the year so please bring your musical instrument and join us for a fun gospel concert followed by country and western. If you are unable to give of your time please consider a tax deductible donation. Questions: text Jan at 972-529-0282.
Submitted by Jan Johnson, President Friends of the of Bonham Senior Citizens Center
972-529-0282
Mail: 210 E 6th Street, Bonham, 75418
Fishin report Sponsored By: 82 Bait & Tackle Located at 281 County Road 2904, Dodd City, Texas (3 miles east of Bonham on Highway 82).
Week of October 15, 2025
Bois d’Arc EXCELLENT. Normal stain; 85 degrees; 1.69 below pool. Bass are good with buzz baits, topwater frogs, choppos and poppers early around pond weed. Mid morning switch to squarebill crankbaits and chatterbaits around old pond dams 3-7 feet. Bass are good on Texas rigs, but best on creature baits around big timber and bushes on flats 7-12 feet. Report by Marc Mitchell, Mitchell’s Guide Service. Crappie are good in deep trees in 1530 feet of water suspended in 15-22 feet. Fish are transitioning and related to the bottom due to the northern wind. As a southern front moves in expect the fish to rise again. Secondary creek channels and bank line break lines are good. Report by River Bottom Boys Guide Service. Cooper GOOD. Water stained; 78 degrees; 2.84 feet below pool. Crappie are good with some fish still shallow in 2-6 feet of water at the base of trees, and some fish have transitioned to the creek channels in 15-20 feet of water. Minnows are preferred over jigs. Lavon FAIR. Water stained; 86 degrees; 2.71 feet below pool. Crappie are in 10-20 feet on brush timber and standing timber with minnows and jigs. White bass are very active until 9 a.m. in 10-20 feet of water. Check every main lake point until you land on a school. The best bite is on white or chartreuse 1 ounce slabs. Ray Roberts FAIR. Water slightly stained; 82 degrees; 1.31 feet below pool. Crappie are good on brush piles in 20-28 feet of water, or timber in 9-14 feet of water. Use live minnows or natural bait colored jigs Largemouth bass can be caught on offshore rocks in 16-22 feet of water with black and blue jigs, or shallow vegetation that is matting up in 4-8 feet of water with spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, or swimbaits. Channel catfish can be caught baiting holes. Blue catfish can be caught on flats with 18-24 feet of water with cut bait. Sand bass can be caught on windblown points or humps off the points. . Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 1.20 feet below pool. Lake Tawakoni continues to fish well as we begin to see the first signs of the lake turning into some fall patterns. The hybrid striper and white bass bite are good. The fish are moving hard looking for good pockets of water. Fish main lake points in 8-15 feet using inline spinners and slab spoons. The eating sized catfish bite is still red hot. Easy limits on half day trips are the standard right now. Baited holes in 12-20 feet using prepared baits such as punch or dip baits. The trophy blue catfish are beginning to feed. We have seen fish in the 20-30 pound range on medium sized pieces of cut baits in 10-25 feet. Crappie are improving under bridges and on shallow brush with the bite on minnows. Largemouth bass are extremely shallow and preferring fast moving shallow crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 80 degrees; 0.56 feet above pool. Striper fishing is good on live bait on main lake ledges in 20-40 feet of water. Fish are still moving fast and have plenty of shad to choose from. Small slabs in 8-15 feet of water on shallow flats for small stripers and sandbass. There is still random surface action going on morning and evenings. Catfishing is good near baited holes on punch bait fished near the bottom in 18-25 feet of water. The backs of creeks along flats and near deep water for channels. Blue catfish are stacked in 40-50 feet of water on ditches biting whole threadfin and cut shad. Big blue catfish will be roaming the deep flats soon in 50-65 feet of water drifting whole gizzard shad and rough fish. Crappie are on the brush piles and in docks in 12-18 feet of water with jigs. Use electronics to locate active fish on brush, but still seeing a lot of smaller fish. Bigger crappie are roaming near creeks and stumpy flats. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are off the banks on brush in 8-12 feet of water.
Witnesses to History: A Walking Tour of Willow Wild Cemetery on October 25th
By Margo McCutcheon, Educator, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site
As a celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, hear the stories of those who lived through it during “Witnesses to History: A Walking Tour of Willow Wild Cemetery” on October 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Willow Wild Cemetery located at 1220 West 7th Street in Bonham, TX. Staff members from the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site and the Sam Rayburn Museum will be at Willow Wild to hand out guides to approximately 20 gravesites in the cemetery. These guides include short biographies of people who witnessed, took part in, or were affected by historical events around the world. You will learn about the lives of military personnel, missionaries, and more. A guided walking tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. and we will provide some light refreshments. We would like to thank the Friends of Sam Rayburn for sponsoring this event.
Please wear clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy. We will walk along pathways as much as possible, but we will have to walk across grassy or muddy areas. We will be respectful of the cemetery and any services that may happen during the tour. In the event of bad weather, contact us or check our social media channels for updates on our backup date for this event. For questions, please contact Margo McCutcheon at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site via phone, (903) 583-5558, or email, Margo.McCutcheon@thc.texas.gov
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Quail Surveys Raise Expectations for Another Quality Hunting Season
AUSTIN – Quail hunting season kicks off on Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading into opening day. Good habitat conditions along with timely rainfall helped bobwhite and scaled quail production this last spring and summer.
“Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists covered over 3,300 road miles in early August during our annual road-
side quail surveys,” said Patrick Schutz, TPWD Upland Game Bird Program Leader. “Overall, we are encouraged by the numbers in this year’s surveys and anticipate a good season for hunters especially in the Rolling Plains, South Texas and Trans Pecos regions where populations have traditionally been the strongest.”
Bobwhite quail benefitted from improved habitat for chicks thanks to above average rainfall throughout most of their
range. Bobwhite populations in the Rolling Plains appear to be similar to last year but reports in many areas in this ecoregion show above average bobwhite numbers.
Teacup Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in north Texas will provide a new public hunting opportunity for this upcoming season. Along with the Matador WMA, TPWD expects average to above average hunting opportunities at these WMAs.
South Texas should provide good opportunities for hunters looking to harvest birds this fall.
The typical number of bobwhites seen per route by biologists was 12.70 compared to 9.13 last year, above the 15-year mean of 9.78.
“South Texas remains a stronghold and bobwhite populations appeared to increase the further south you go within the region,” said Schutz. “This region accounted for over 50 percent of the estimated total
bobwhite harvest last season and biologists are encouraged by the bobwhite numbers they’ve observed recently. Public hunting opportunities in this ecoregion can be found at the Chaparral and James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Areas and we expect these WMAs to provide fair hunting conditions.”
The 2025 scaled quail population survey revealed that population numbers increased across their range. The average number of scaled quail seen by biologists was above the 15-year mean in all ecoregions and reported good carryover from the previous year. Birds were observed on more than 70 percent of the surveys in the Trans Pecos ecoregion and on more than 50 percent of the routes in the Edwards Plateau ecoregion.
“The Trans-Pecos and Edwards Plateau were in drought conditions early on, but rainfall and habitat conditions improved through mid to later summer,” said Schutz. “Early spring rains and good habitat conditions in the High Plains provided for some early nesting, increased calling activity and multiple broods observed throughout the region.”
The Edwards Plateau and High Plains ecoregions made the biggest leaps in scaled quail sightings during August surveys. The average number of scaled quail seen in the Edwards Plateau was 14 per route compared to 6.38 last year, which was significantly above the 15-year mean of 6.47. Out in the High Plains, the number of scaled quail seen per route by biologists was 7.75 compared to 3.83 last year, above the 15year mean of 3.42.
Kidz Krew Auditions for Christmas Show
Bonham, Texas - Kidz Krew
is having an open call for auditions for their Christmas Show.
Kidz Krew is the children’s theatre program at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham. Children ages 8 and up who can read independently, follow directions and work well with others are invited to audition. No previous theatre experience is required.
Auditions will be on Monday, October 27 from 6-8 pm and on Tuesday, October 28 from 4-6 pm at the Creative Arts Center at 200 West Fifth Street in Bonham. Participants need to only attend one audition day and can sign up for a specific audition time on the center’s
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website. Participants do not need to prepare anything for the audition. The Christmas show will be a variety show written and directed by Kelly Bazan and Caleb Crocker. There will be two performances, dinner the-
atre style in the Creative Arts Center main gallery on Friday and Saturday, Dec ember 19 & 20 at 7 pm.
Participants are strongly encouraged to review the center’s webpage for Kidz Krew to read about the mandatory practice schedule and other important information at https:// creativeartscenterbonham.org/ events/kidz-krew/. For questions, call (903) 6402196.
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We are currently looking for smiling faces who have a passion for working with children. Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma. Apply in person.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GENE
WESLEY MARSHALL deceased, were issued on the 14th day of October, 2025, in Cause No. PR-2025-13477, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas to JOYCE ANN MARSHALL.
The address of the Independent Executor is as follows:
Ms. Joyce Ann Marshall 3578 North State Hwy. 78 Bonham, Texas 75418
The address of the attorney for the Independent Executor is as follows: Ms. Sharron L. Johnson Attorney at Law 305 S. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
DATED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2022.
s/ Joyce Ann Marshall JOYCE ANN MARSHALL, Independent Executor of the Estate of GENE WESLEY MARSHALL deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
10/21/25
Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NANCY JANE MALONE, deceased, were issued on the 14th day of October, 2025, in Cause No. PR-2025-13480, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas to CAREY CURTIS MALONE AND LARRY DENNIS MALONE.
LEGAL NOTICE
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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a BREWER’S LICENSE by PAMELA NEIGHBORS dba NEIGHBORS PLACE, LLC, to be located at 205 WEST THIRD STREET, BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, Texas. Officers of said Corporation, PAMELA NEIGHBORS, is the OWNER.
Legend Bank Public Notice
Notification is given that Legend Bank, N.A., currently located at 2228 North Center Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 is filing an application with the Comptroller of the Currency on October 16, 2025, as specified in 12 CFR 5 for permission to relocate a full-service branch office to 502 N. Center Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 to open no sooner than November 10, 2025. The opening date is an estimated date and may be adjusted based on construction progress and scheduling considerations.
This filing is made by Toni Lucky, Chief Retail Officer, 910 W. Business 380, Decatur, Texas 76234. The date of this filing is October 21, 2025.
Public comment regarding this matter may be sent to the bank’s regulator, The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Southern District office, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3600, Dallas, TX 75201, (214) 720-0656 or Licensing@occ.treas.gov within 15 days of the date of this publication for short-distance relocations.
If the proposed opening date is delayed, Legend Bank may revise its notices without triggering another notice period. Information about the filing may also be found in the OCC’s Weekly Bulletin available on the OCC website.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Margaret Mary Roberts, Deceased, were issued on October 13, 2025, in Cause No. PR2025-13459, pending in the County Court-at-Law of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Diane M. Schmoll.
10/21/25
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: Myles Porter
Attorney at Law
411 N MAIN ST BONHAM, TX 75418
DATED the 13th day of October, 2025.
LAW OFFICE OF MYLES PORTER, P.C.
/s/ Myles Porter
Myles Porter
Attorney for Diane M. Schmoll
State Bar No.: 00794477
411 N MAIN ST BONHAM, TX 75418
Telephone: (903) 583-8539
Email: myles@mylesporter.com
The address of the Co-Independent Executors is as follows:
Mr. CAREY CURTIS MALONE 7215 Whip-Por-Will Paris, Texas, 75462
Mr. LARRY DENNIS MALONE
177 Silver spur Drive Denison, Texas, 75021
The address of the attorney for the Independent Executor is as follows: Ms. Sharron L. Johnson Attorney at Law 305 S. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
DATED THIS THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025.
s/Carey Curtis Malone CAREY CURTIS MALONE
s/Larry Dennis Malone LARRY DENNIS MALONE
NOTICE
OF
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT: Draft Recreational Use Recommendation for Honey Grove Creek (0202L) in the Red River Basin
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has made available for public comment the Draft Recreational Use Recommendation for Honey Grove Creek (0202L) within Fannin County in the Red River Basin. This draft recommendation is based on the information gathered during the Recreational Use-Attainability Analysis (RUAA).
A use-attainability analysis (UAA) evaluates designated or presumed uses if there is reason to believe the standards for a water body are inappropriate due to local conditions.
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A RUAA is a specific type of UAA that is conducted to evaluate and determine what category of recreational use is appropriate for a particular water body. RUAAs are typically site-specific studies that assess reasonably attainable recreational uses based on the physical and flow characteristics of a stream—such as water depth and persistence of flow. Supporting information, including surveys of individuals and organizations with firsthand knowledge of a water body, is also collected to assess historical and existing patterns of recreational use.
If you would like to comment on the draft recommendation, comments will be accepted until November 23, 2025. Please reference RUAA draft recommendation and the creek name with submitted comments. TCEQ will not issue a formal response to comments at this stage.
The draft recommendation is located on the TCEQ website at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/waterquality/standards/ruaas
Comments can be submitted via email to Bonnie Evans at: Standards@tceq.texas.gov or mailed to: Bonnie Evans, Water Quality Standards Program, MC-234, Water Quality Planning Division, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin TX 78711-3087
10/7/25
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By Rich Hilliard
Trenton's girls, SR's Gibbs, Riemer advance to regional cross country
By Rich Hilliard
Host Trenton's girls' cross country team placed third at the District 14-2A varsity meet to qualify for and Sam Rayburn advanced two runners via Top-10 finishes on Oct. 4 to regional competition. Trenton's girls' 3200-meter run results included: 14th, Natalia Solis, senior, 14:08.54; 15th, Sophia Hiner, sophomore, 14:13.98; 19th, Barbara Sanchez, sophomore, 14:43.01; 20th, Allison Godina, sophomore, 15:00.13; 26th, Brinlee Wren, sophomore, 15:20.53; 33rd, Stella Brooks, sophomore, 15:59.57; 36th, Mireya Schreiber, junior, 16:25.85. Meanwhile, two Sam Rayburn seniors qualified via these results: fifth, Maddie Gibbs, 13:57.31; eighth, Emmy Riemer, 14:02.08. It equates a fourth regional trip for Riemer and third in four years for Gibbs.
PITTSBURG -- Bonham's Judith Manzanares and Maddy Haggard each qualified for regional cross country competition with Top 10 finishes at the District 14-4A varsity girls' cross country meet on Oct. 8.
They will vie in the Region II-4A girls' race on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 9 a.m. at the Harold Patterson Sports Complex in Arlington. Manzanares, a junior, placed fourth in 13:58 to clinch her third consecutive trip to a regional race -- the last two as a runner from a Class 4A school. Meanwhile, sophomore Maddy Haggard finished ninth in 14:13 to garner her first regional trip.
Three Bonham varsity boys competed on the same day at district, finishing in the Top 30: 21st, Connor Haggard, 19:21; 27th, Zander Zimmerman, 21:25; 28th, Cullen Frazier, 21:35.
RU Arreaga, four in Top 10 lead Trenton boys to 14-2A XC title
By Rich Hilliard
Host Trenton's boys' cross country team won the District 14-2A varsity meet on Oct. 4 to advance to regional competition.
Four Top-10 finishers in the 5K led Trenton's championship effort: 2nd, Valente Arreaga, freshman, 17:58.34; 5th, Brody Wren, senior, 18:44.85; 6th, Tyler Davis, sophomore, 18:51.47; 8th, Aron Martinez, sophomore, 18:58.12; 14th, Julian Rios, senior, 19:47.34; 19th, Collin Reim, sophomore, 21:05.05; 22nd, Evan Elston, senior, 21:26.71; 43rd, George Kuebler, senior, 25:04.82. It equates back-to-back regional advances for Rios. The Region II-2A boys' race will start at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Harold Patterson Sports Complex in Arlington.
Honey Grove results from the meet included: 12th, Andrew Womack, senior, 19:37.16; 25th, Jayden Ingram, senior, 21:56.33; 27th, Blue McMorris, senior, 22:34.59; 28th, Thomas Foote, freshman, 22:40.94; 29th, Pedro Aguillon Jr., senior, 22:41.91 3; 41st, Holden Killingsworth, freshman, 24:49.39. Sam Rayburn results from the meet included: 24th, Aidan Flanigan, freshman, 21:32.39; 42nd, Maximus Barker, junior, 25:04.24
The Region II-2A girls'
race will start at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Harold Patterson Sports Complex in Arlington.
Leonard XC boys 11-3A titlist, region-bound; Stoy also going
By Rich Hilliard
SHERMAN -- Sophomore Jude Davis' runner-up finish in 18:08.7 led four Top 10 finishers, as Leonard on Oct. 8 won the District 11-3A boys' varsity championship at Pecan Grove Park. Meanwhile, freshman Leah Stoy took 10th in the varsity girls’ 11-3A division two-mile race on the same day in 14:11.21, to join the boys' team in qualifying for regional competition.
The Region II-3A meets will occur on Monday, Oct. 20, at the Harold Patterson Sports Complex in Arlington: girls starting at 9 a.m. and boys at 9:30 a.m.
The remainder of the Tigers' Top-10 quartet included: sixth, sophomore Joel Davis, 18:44.1; seventh, freshman Kade Facundo, 18:53.3; 10th, freshman Maverick Clay, 19:19.15. Other Leonard boys' team members included: 11th, junior Blaze Kinkade, 19:33.24; 18th, junior Kevin Hernandez, 20:03.32; 23rd, sophomore Oliver Barton, 20:43.02.
It equates the third-straight regional trip for Kinkade and back-to-back for the Davises and Hernandez for Leonard.
HG softball's Finney to vie for NCTC
By Rich Hilliard
Honey Grove senior Gabby Finney announced where she will continue her softball career after graduation next spring, via a social media post on Oct. 9.
"I would like to thank God, my family, friends, and coaches for helping me make the decision to continue my athletic and academic career at the next level," wrote Finney.
"With that being said, I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to North Central Texas College," she continued.
"Thank you to the NCTC coaching staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to compete! Time to get to work!!!"
Last spring, Finney earned the Most Valuable Player honor in District 112A softball.
She also garnered an honorable mention in Class 2A in the Blue Bell/ Texas Sports Writers Association AllState awards for 2025.
In Honey Grove's previous district, Finney earned the 15-2A defensive superlative in 2024, after being its Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.
MILLER GROVE - Dodd City's and Fannindel's girls and boys teams, Ector's Dominique Green and Savoy's Addy Hernandez qualified for regional cross country competition, via the District 19-1A meets on Oct. 8.
The Region III-1A meets occur Oct. 20 at the Harold Patterson
Sports Complex in Arlington: girls at noon; boys at 12:30 p.m. Dodd City's Addison Weeks took second place to qualify again and lead the Lady Hornets to a team advance as the varsity district girls' runner-up. The remainder of the advancing Dodd City runners included these with their district finishes: Carla Medina, sixth; MariaJose Barco,
eighth; Kodi Dorau, 10th; Kennedy Chaney, 11th.
Kai Hilliard finished in eighth place, as Fannindel took second as a team in the boys' varsity division to advance: Wyatt Runyan, Devin Hinkle, Garrett Runyan, Noah Trussell, Mahari Pittman, Brayden Flanagan.
Fannindel's girls finished in third place to advance as a team:
Maya Strong, Kor'Ziareona Aubrey, Justice Allen, Caylie Horton, ZaBriya Lawrence, Riahanna Shepherd. Cash Crossland finished in 11th place to again qualify individually, as Dodd City also advanced as the boys' district third-place qualifier. Other members of the advancing Hornets included: Holden Atchley, Collin Baum,
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Aiden Nietupski, Jordan Johnson. Ector's Green took second place again in the varsity boys' district race to garner his fourth consecutive trip to the regional run. Savoy's Addy Hernandez took fourth overall in the varsity girls' race to qualify for a second time in as many chances for regional competition.
Honey Grove's Gabby Finney pitches on Feb. 27 during play in the Bells-Bonham Softball Tournament in Bonham.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Honey Grove's Gabby Finney rounds third base during her home run trot on Feb. 27 during play in the Bells-Bonham Softball Tournament in Bonham.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Peck and Robert Duvall, was released on Christmas Day.
Dr. No: The first James Bond film, starring Sean Connery, premiered in the UK. The Tonight Show: Johnny Carson took over as the host of The Tonight Show. First K-Mart and Wal-Mart: The first K-Mart opened in Garden City, Michigan, and the first Wal-Mart opened in Rogers, Arkansas. Cuban Missile Crisis: The world was brought to the brink of nuclear war when the US discovered Soviet missile sites in Cuba.
Marilyn Monroe: The actress was found dead in her Los Angeles home in August. Walter Cronkite: Made his debut as the anchor of the CBS Evening News. Top Ten Baby Names of 1962 Lisa, Mary, Susan, Karen, Linda, Michael, David, John, James, Robert. “The Quotes” “Heeere’s Johnnny!” – Ed McMahon on the Tonight Show“With a name like Smucker’s, it has to be good.”-Smucker’s Jelly
“We Try Harder” -Avis “Think small” – Volkswagen “Bond. James Bond.” – Sean Connery, in Dr. No. The Biggest Films of 1962 1. The Longest Day
2. Lawrence of Arabia (Pop Culture Classic)
3. In Search of Castaways
4. That Touch of Mink
5. The Music Man
6. Mutiny on The Bounty (Pop Culture Classic)
7. To Kill A Mockingbird (Pop Culture Classic)
8. Hatari! 9. Gypsy 10. Lolita Eggs:$0.57 per dozen Bread: $0.29 per loaf or for two loaves. Ground beef:$0.39 per pound. Milk: $1.00 per gallon. Butter: $0.63 per pound. Sugar: $0.49 for a 5-pound bag. Fast food tacos: The first Taco Bell, which opened in 1962, sold all menu items for 19 cents each.
Dinner out: A 1962 example showed a family-style meal, including a double-decker burger with fries, salad, and dessert, for only $1.
and bad, make us who we are I think.
The Beatles: Released their first single, “Love Me Do,” and made their BBC radio debut, beginning their rise to fame.
Bob Dylan: Gained recognition for his folk-inspired, politically aware songs.
Motown: The Motown sound gained momentum with groups like The Supremes and The Miracles.
Other artists: Ray Charles and Sam Cooke were also highly successful, and the Rolling Stones played their first show.
To Kill a Mockingbird: The film adaptation, starring Gregory
utes of your time,” said Marissa Acosta, HHSC associate commissioner of Family Clinical Services. “If nothing is found, it can provide peace of mind. If something is caught early, it can save your life or the life of some-
one you love.”
An estimated 21,000 women in Texas were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. That same year, more than 3,500 Texas women died from the disease.
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death for women in the state, outpaced only by lung cancer.
Routine breast cancer screenings are the best method to catch cancer early, when it’s easier to treat and survival rates are higher, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The HHSC Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program provides funding to clinics across the state for free breast cancer screening and diagnostic services, such as clinical breast examinations, mammograms and breast biopsies, to eligible women. The program also provides funding for cervical cancer screenings and treatment for precancerous cervical conditions.
Last year, the program helped more than 29,000 women receive screenings and preventive services.
Uninsured and underinsured Texas women with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level may be eligible for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program. In addition, local clinics help eligible women apply for the Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer program to receive treatment through Medicaid benefits.
Breast cancer awareness observation dates in October include: Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day – Oct. 15 National Mammography Day – Oct. 17 To learn more about the women’s health programs and services that HHSC offers, including eligibility information, visit the Healthy Texas Women website or dial 2-1-1.
