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$300,000 By a Public Servant in the case against Kristina (Eaton) Smith, 53, of Leonard. Smith also received a $10,000.00 fine. Smith served as the clerk for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 of Fannin County for 18 years. The employee theft was uncovered by an internal audit in mid-2024 conducted by Julie Criswell and a subsequent investigation by the Texas Rangers that revealed Smith over a span of at least six years, would systematically pocket cash from individuals paying for traffic citations and other court services. Smith routinely told those attempting to pay their traf-
fic tickets that there was no credit card machine and sent them to a nearby ATM to withdraw cash she then took for herself, and altered the computerized records to hide the theft. During the sentencing hearing, lead prosecutor Vanessa Vice questioned the defendant who then admitted she stole at least $380,000 dollars from Fannin County tax payers in her role as a county employee. Further, the Defendant admitted to spending that money freely on herself in frequent shopping sprees and travel. Vice stated that “the court hand-
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ed down a strong sentence that was well deserved. Smith didn’t make a mistake, she made hundreds of choices to steal cash over and over again—that is conduct— it is intentional criminal behavior. ” “Stealing from our citizens, whom she was supposed to be serving in a position of public trust, demands the most severe consequences, and this sentence delivers that,” said First Assistant District Attorney Nathan Young. “This will stand as a warning to others who might think to do similar—this county won’t let you get away with a slap on the wrist.”
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County Justices of the Peace, 1, 2, and 3 hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and wish all a continued safe and happy holidays this season. May we all be grateful for what we have, and sometimes for what we may not…. Speaking of that, here are the stats for citations, cases, and other duties and responsibilities we were involved with the month of November.
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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” December 12, 1939 Bonham Cotton Mill Float at the Bonham Christmas Parade. The First Presbyterian Church is on the right.
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The Bible tells us in Isaiah 9:6, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Every year during the Christmas season, I can’t help but come back to this verse. The birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, is the true reason that we celebrate Christmas. Oftentimes, we get so caught up in the commercialism, decoration, pageantry, gifts, and other worldly aspects of the season that we tend to overlook this, which is a very dangerous
thing. Through Jesus’ birth, God gave us the greatest gift that this world has ever known or received. Not only does this verse foreshadow Jesus’ birth, it also gives us the promise of the Messiah. We are also reminded in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Through Jesus Christ, we can receive another wonderful and precious gift, which is the gift of salvation. As I’ve said before, why anyone wouldn’t want to accept this gift is beyond me. May we never forget that Jesus’ birth is the most important reason, above all other reasons, for which we celebrate the Christmas
holiday. In 1959, Audrey Mieir wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message in this verse. “His name is wonderful, His name is wonderful, His name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord. He is the mighty King, Master of everything; His name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord. He’s the Great Shepherd The Rock of all ages, Almighty God is He. Bow down before Him, Love and adore Him; His name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord.”
Luke Chapter 2 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great
with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
Consider the value of God’s love. By love, God “gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16). “God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us” (Ephesians 2:4). We see “what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God” (1 John 3:1). John reminds us that the love of God was made known “toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.” (1 John 4:9). John, being a witness, stated that “we have known and believed the love that God hath to us” (1 John 4:16). We can understand the love of God. Paul wrote that we “May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that we might be filled with all the fulness of God” (Ephesians 3:1819). The love of Christ is a throw beyond what we can know with the five senses, by seeing, feeling, smelling, tasting, or hearing. This is why Paul said that Christians “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). We can only understand the love of God by faith. “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). We cannot know the love of God without God’s written word. Paul reminded Timothy, “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15). God’s love is show by action. John repeats the message of Jesus that “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son” (John 3:16), by writing, “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him” (1 John 4:9). Jesus, spoke of love when he said that “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Then we see that “God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). God, by his love, shows us how to live. Paul wrote that “the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: and that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again” (2 Corinthians 5:14-15). We see the power of love in the book of Romans. The book of Romans was written to saints, those that believed, had repented, had confessed, were baptized, and were being encouraged and warned to be faithful to God who loved them. Paul’s message, “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” (Romans 8:35). “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39). Jude reminds us of our responsibility, “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life” (Jude 1:21).
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Box 248 583-8679 Grace Methodist Church Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 2430 Albert Broadfoot, Bonham Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 903-494-0227 Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 Marvin United Methodist Church Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377 Whitewright, Texas and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM Mulberry United Methodist Church, 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison phone 1-888-311-8508 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 McKenzie United Methodist Church First Baptist Church of Bailey Union Baptist Church 682 CR 1105 PO 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 75446 (903) 203-4455 Box 118 Ravenna,TX 75476 (903) 583-0732 Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Center Bonham, Texas 75418 Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 (903) 583-0732 St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987 West Shady Grove Baptist Church Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street (903)583-4465 St. Paul CME Church 801 E. 6th St. Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 Bonham, TX 75418 903-864-8768 First Baptist Church of Honey Grove Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 Virginia Point United Methodist Church (903)378-2768 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX Catholic St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 Non-Denominational East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 (903)367-7038 Church of Christ Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Leonard Church of Christ 323 S US Highway Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 69 Leonard Texas 75452 (903) 919-0727 (903) 227-8527 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250 Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM) PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. (903)359-6683 Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606 The Way Christian Fellowship. 308 E Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322Fowler St, Savoy Tx 75479 290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447 First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 Pentecostal Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy (903)583-6900 Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996 SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025 First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box Presbyterian Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160 Bonham 903 583 3989 First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 First Baptist Church of Trenton Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center (903) 583-2014 PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484 (903)989-2319 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 First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727 Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 United Pentecostal Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378 St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346 Church of God Grace Reformed Baptist Church Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 gracerbcbonham.com Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054 2105 Ivanhoe, TX 903-449-0180 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007 Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517
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A Christmas Communion
Rick Osburn, Member Northside Church of Christ
In 2023 Christmas Eve fell on Sunday and I was scheduled to lead the Lord’s Supper. I wrote this poem for that occasion. T’was on the day Jesus entered the world, That a young man came in with a pretty, sweet girl. The oxen and donkeys and sheep weren’t alarmed As they quietly welcomed them into the barn. And as the young couple settled snuggly in hay The livestock knew it would be a great day. Heavy with child the virgin they saw As the man filled a manger with lots of clean straw. Then they watched as the miracle of childbirth occurred And how the man so sweetly took good care of her. A fine Baby Boy was swaddled up tight And placed in the manger for the rest of the night. Above the stable a star shined so bright It provided a glorious light to the night. Kings from the east soon did appear Bearing gifts for the Baby they came to be near. And Angels were heard singing praises so sweet That the shepherds were humbled while guarding their sheep. This quiet and peaceful and wonderful birth Was the most marvelous thing ever to happen on earth. The Savior of Man had come with no fuss To teach and to love and to save all of us. But jealousy and greed took Him too young
On the hill of Golgotha on a cross He was hung. For hours He hung and suffered His wounds Then He died and was placed in a borrowed tomb. His disciples mourned thinking this was the end His message of life they did not comprehend. But when followers returned on the third day They found the tomb empty with the stone rolled away. “Why seek ye the Living among the dead, He is risen!” is what the angel said. “He told you these things while in Galilee, How sinners would crucify Him on that cruel tree, To be raised again on the third day.” So the path to salvation He could light the way. Now Christians we meet on the first day each week To worship and sing and righteousness seek, And gather around this table of the Lord To reflect and commune and remember His Word. Remember His sacrifice for all of our sins, How He suffered and died, so we could all win. The bread we will take is His body so broken, His back striped and bloody from the flogging He’d taken. And the blood that runs down from His side, hands, and feet From the fruit of the vine is the symbol we see. In reverence and awe the communion we take To remember He suffered and died for our sake.
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Copyright 2024 by Richard Osburn This poem may be freely shared provided there is no monetary gain associated.
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Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I have very good this year! I want a new legos, animal vet, and stuffy. Love your BFF, Casie Dear sarta, Merry Christmas! I have been very good this year. I wanta turtle, pupy, duck. I will have cook and milk. Love you, Paisley Dear Santa, Merry christmas! I have been very good this year. I want a toy cat, toy tree, and toy sno flak. Safe travels! Love Your BFF, Micah
Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I want a 3D pen, a puppy, a stuffy. Safe travels! I will leave you cookies and milk. Love, Amy
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Dear Santa, How are you doing today? How are your raindeer doing? My brother today wants a blue skateboard, and I want play dowe and some books. Love, Henry S. Dear Santa, Can I have a magusaurus and a qesoclalis? Love, John
Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I have been very good this year. I want a lego, a cat and 7 robux. Safe travels! I will leave you cooikees. Love you Santa, Grayci Dear Santa, Merry christmas! I have been very good this year! I want a new crayon, Bluey book and Legos. Safe travels! I will leave you milk and sugar cookies. Love your BFF, Russell Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I have been very good this year. I wnt a racecar, truck, and a siver truck. Safe travels. Love you, Bradlee Dear Sant, Merfy Christmsd, I have been good this year. I luf you. I wut big toy car. Love your friend, Hayvin Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I am going to leave you cookies, milk and carrots for the reindeer! I can’t wait to see what you bring me! Tell the elves thank you for me. I love you Santa. Love, Olivia Dear Santa, I hope you can bring me a pair of green Nike’s, some red and black Air Jordans and a giant blue remote monster truck for Christmas. I have tried to be a good boy this year! Love, Gunner Dear Santa Claus, I love you and the reindeers too. I bet Mrs. Claus and the elves are working hard. I hope you deliver all the kids a lot of presents. Can you bring me a Hello Kitty toy that has headphones and
sings songs from movies please? I have been a good girl all year. Love, Aubree Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a blue battery powered car I can ride in and a big dinosaur toy with a blue egg? My little brother would like a big dinosaur toy with a red egg. We will leave you cookies and milk! P.S. I really would like a little black dog, Bye! Love, Byron Dear Santa, I love you and I hope you have a nice trip this Christmas. You can bring me anything you want and I will like it, but I don’t want a snake or a bear!!! Don’t forget my sister too!! Love, Nora Dear Santa, I wish I could have pink roller skates and I would go skating every day if my momma would let me. I hope you bring a toy for my baby sister too. I think she wants a bike. I really wish I had another puppy and I would name it Beetlebug. Love, Landyn Dear Santa, I really, really want a big fat stuffie rhino and orange shoes for Christmas!! Thank you for all the things you bring for everyone in my family! We will leave cookies and milk for you! Oh yes, when you come in, look by the christmas tree, I will leave a bell for you to put on Rudolph!! Love, Jonah
to wear please and I like Checkers, and give it to me in a present so me and mommy and pawpaw and grammy can play checkers! I really love you! Raelynn Dear Santa, I love you so much! The north pole is good and cold I think. I like cold things and warm and hot things too. I want lots and lots of soldier toys, I hope you can bring me some! Love, Harvey Santa, I want a hamster and a cage with a wheel and please bring some golf balls for my brother cause he lost some. Oh, and everything on my Christmas list! I have a lot of things! I will leave cookies and milk for you. Love, Levi Hi Santa, I want a John Deere tractor for Christmas please, and a robot that walks and talks and that is all. I have been a kind and sweet boy and I will leave cookies and milk out for you! Love, Leo Dear Santa, Thank you for giving presents and making us happy. You give us gifts and we give you gifts! Thank you for making the child happy that doesn’t have toys! Well, I would like a real live unicorn and I would name it Starflower Gold. Love, Maelie
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Brandon Wallace announces candidacy for County Commissioner, Pct 2 Hello, My name is Brandon Wallace. I am seeking to become your next Commissioner for Fannin County Precinct 2. I am 50 years old. I am a Republican Conservative and lived in Leonard TX most of my life. I am a member of Pike Baptist Church and have been
married to my wife, Andrea, for 6 years. I have four children, Destiny (29), Nikki (25), Lucas (20), and Huck who just turned 5 years old. I have worked for Fannin County Precinct 2 for 12 years. I have been Foreman for Precinct 2 for the last 4 years and have learned so much about the
county and structure. I have knowledge and experience in equipment, road and equipment maintenance, purchasing and budgets. Thank you so much for your consideration and am hopeful to get your vote in the March 3rd Primary election. - Brandon Wallace
Will Texas actually run out of water? Your questions about the state’s water supply answered By Alejandra Martinez and Jayme Lozano CarverThe Texas Tribune Nov. 7, 2025 For most of this year, Texas Tribune reporters have aggressively reported on the state’s water supply crisis. As part of our special report, Running Out, we created a chatbot that we trained to answer your questions based on our reporting. Y’all asked a lot of questions! And in some instances, the bot could not answer those questions. Technology! Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. Those queries were sent to us. We read each one and began to see some themes. Many of you had specific questions about your own region. If you still do, you can use this tool to look up the water situation in your county. Many of you wanted to know when the state was going to run out of water, who is in charge, and how much we should worry about climate change. We identified the six most commonly asked questions and answered them below. Texas voters this week once again voted overwhelmingly to fund water projects for the next 20 years. As the Tribune reported, the money will help. And yet, the $20 billion sum falls far short of what might be needed. Our reporting on the state’s water supply and the looming crisis will not end, even as this year comes to a close. Keep the questions and story ideas coming. Will Texas actually run out of water? There are some scary estimates out there. The Texas Water Development
Board projects in the state’s 2022 water plan that towns and cities could be on a path toward a severe shortage of water by 2030. This means everything, from drinking water to wastewater, and water for agricultural uses, could run low in the next few years. However, there are several factors that go into that, including if there is a recurring, record-breaking drought across the state and if water entities and state leaders fail to put key strategies in place to secure water supplies. Those strategies range from creating new sources of water supply — think desalination, conservation, and aquifer storage and recovery — to fixing the failing infrastructure that causes water lines to break and gush water out all around the state. Other estimates give us a little more time, but don’t look much better. The state water plan projects that groundwater availability, which is found underground in aquifers, makes up half of the state’s water supply, will drop by 25% by 2070. Our total water supply — groundwater paired with surface water — is estimated to decline by 18% by the same year, in part because of how many people are expected to live in Texas by then. This is why advocates say the dedicated funding approved by voters this year was so critical. That money goes toward repairing aging infrastructure and projects that create the new sources of water supply that the future of the state will rely on. What are the most affected regions in Texas by water
shortages and why? Texas has 16 regions for water planning. Each faces unique challenges and are tasked with managing their own water supply. Generally, East Texas is more lush and water-rich, while West Texas is much dried. South Texas, especially the Rio Grande Valley, has been plagued by an ongoing drought. A binational tussle over water with Mexico, also isn’t helping the region. All of Texas water supply is impacted by a combination of the following: limited supplies, population growth, and climate pressures. In their planning, regional leaders are supposed to project their water supply and water demand for the following years to come. What role does the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality play in protecting the state’s water supply? Surface water — the stuff in lakes and rivers — in Texas is owned by the state. The TCEQ, the state’s environmental regulator, oversees those rights. Since 1967, the TCEQ has issued permits granting farmers, ranchers, cities, industries, and businesses the right to use it. These permits are issued on a “first come, first served” basis, with each one assigned a priority date that determines seniority. During droughts, permit holders with the earliest dates have the right to get water before those with newer dates. Each permit also specifies the volume of water the holder may use each year. In addition to managing surface water rights, the agency enforces laws by the federal government
meant to keep water quality safe enough to drink and protect ecosystems. Agency staff also respond to any contamination events that could threaten the state’s water supply. The TCEQ is different from the Texas Water Development Board, which serves as a bank that funds water projects and is responsible for long-term water supply planning. How does the state gauge how much groundwater is available? The Texas Legislature passed in 1949 the Texas Groundwater Act, which authorized the formation of groundwater districts, but it wasn’t until close to 50 years later that the state explicitly recognized groundwater districts as the state’s preferred method for managing groundwater resources in Texas. Today, 98 Texas groundwater districts cover nearly 70% of the state’s land area. These districts implement various management strategies, including developing and enforcing rules and balancing property rights with preservation goals. A key aspect of this is using groundwater modeling, monitoring wells and data to make decisions about groundwater quantity and quality. Each groundwater district sets goals that describe how much water can be pumped without depleting aquifers for future generations. These “desired future conditions” are key for understanding and managing groundwater availability long-term. To set such goals, districts monitor wells and get water level measurements to track changes and trends
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drought and pushed municipalities to call for mandatory water restrictions. It’s a domino effect — higher temperatures cause soil to dry more quickly, which then causes less rain to flow into Texas’ rivers and streams. The longer and more intense hot temperatures continue, climate change also accelerates water evaporation from Texas’ reservoirs. Since surface water, which is mainly stored in Texas’ rivers and reservoirs, accounts for about half of the state’s water supply, climate change makes it less and less reliable. Which region or city has the highest quality of water supply? Water quality varies throughout the state. However, a 2024 statewide competition crowned Dallas for having the best drinking water in Texas. There were 23 water providers in the competition who provided unlabeled water samples for the judges, and it was judged by the taste and smell of the water. The runnerup was Denton, so by this competition alone, it could be North Texas that has the highest quality of water. That’s not to say water in the region doesn’t have problems. According to the North Texas Municipal Water District, taste, odor and hard water can still occur from naturally occurring minerals present in the lakes across the region. They are one of many water districts in the region that has rigorous monitoring of water conditions and test samples on a regular basis to ensure water meets or exceeds standards set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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Rayetta Copening Falls
Rayetta Copening Falls born March 15,1943 in Arlington, TX. Passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. She was the daughter of Raymond Lee Copening and Viola Marie Sherwood. Rayetta attended Honey Grove High School, where she was a majorette. Rayetta married the love of her life, Charles Howard Falls in 1991, and they raised their family in California. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother and father, and brother Carlton. Surviving members are her son Justin, brother Bobo, grandchildren Zachary and Tristan. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Rayetta Copening Falls will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:00 am at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove, Texas. To share a memory or leave an online condolence, please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
Robert Charles “Bobby” Vaught Robert Charles “Bobby” Vaught, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on May 21, 1944, in Bonham, Texas, Bobby dedicated his life to serving his community and his family. He married his beloved wife, Peggy, on September 4, 1964, in Bonham, and together they built a life filled with love and devotion. Bobby served as a deacon at Northside Church of Christ for over 60 years, exemplifying his faith and commitment to his church community. His career as a letter carrier for USPS spanned more than 35 years, where he was known for his work ethic and warm smile. Bobby is fondly remembered for his many passions, including his love of the outdoors, his enthusiasm for firearms, and his pride in being an OU fan. Bobby enjoyed using his lawn mower to mow the lawns of others, and he could often be found on his John Deere tractor, hauling hay, mowing pastures, or smoothing driveways. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures and especially cherished the moments spent sharing stories and laughter with his family. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents J.D. and Olivia Vaught, and brother Jim Vaught. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Vaught of Bonham; daughter, Lecia Malone and husband Larry of Denison; son, John Vaught and wife Charlsie of Bonham; grandchildren, J.D. Malone, Madeleine Malone, Katherine Vaught, and Maggie Vaught; brother, Mike Vaught and wife Linda of Bonham, nieces Cheryl Vaught, Suzanne Vaught, and Kristel (Vaught) Jech and husband Clint. Bobby will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. The visitation for Bobby was held at Northside Church of Christ on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. He was laid to rest at Willow Wild Cemetery following the service. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
Rodney Gene Neal
Rodney Gene Neal passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the age of 72, in his home, surrounded by his wife and children. Rodney was born in Bonham, Texas, on June 24, 1953, to Tom and Bernice Neal. Growing up in Bonham, he developed many lifelong friendships and became an avid athlete. He graduated from Bonham High School in 1971 and continued his education at Grayson County College. In 1973, Rodney attended the Texas Highway Patrol School and began his career as a Texas State Trooper. He was first stationed in Kaufman County, where he went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from East Texas State University. In 1975, he transferred to McKinney as a state trooper, where he quickly became a highly respected and trusted officer in Collin County. Over the years, Rodney received numerous recognitions for his service, dedication, and bravery. He retired from the Department of Public Safety in 1987 but continued his work in law enforcement as a criminal investigator for the Collin County District Attorney’s Office. Rodney had an extraordinary gift for solving cases—he was truly a rockstar in his profession. Rodney met the love of his life, Kelly, in 1988, and they married in 1991. For over 34 years, they shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. He was a devoted husband, father, Pop, sibling, coach, and friend. His love for sports carried into his role as a father, coaching his children in every sport they played until they reached the college level. He and Kelly traveled the country cheering them on as they continued competing at the collegiate level. Rodney also shared his talent with many young athletes through private baseball and softball lessons—several of whom went on to play in college as well. Rodney had a lifelong passion for golf. He was a charter member of the original McKinney Country Club and later joined Eldorado Country Club. He played every chance he got—and then played daily after retiring in 2019 from his remarkable 45-year career in law enforcement. Naturally, he passed on his love for the game to his sons and grandson. Rodney was a man of deep faith and strong moral convictions. A committed public servant, he lived his life fully and purposefully. He had a passion for history, a profound sense of patriotism, and a great love for his country. He collected friends wherever he went and was loved by many. Rodney is survived by his wife, Kelly; his children, Ginger Taylor (Bret), Zack Love (Amanda), Dylan Neal (Kristen), and Delaney Frizzell (Stephen); his grandchildren, Jenna Taylor, Tessa Taylor, Kinsley Love, Cooper Love, Presley Love, Cayson Neal, Shaylee Neal, and Lyla Frizzell; his siblings, Johnny Neal (Mary Jane) and Linda Bickers; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Bernice Neal, and his sister, Virginia Glover. A Celebration of Life for Rodney was held on Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Eldorado Country Club, 2604 Country Club Drive, McKinney, Texas 75072. The family requests memorial donations be made in Rodney’s honor to the Texas DPS Troopers Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Collin County, or American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) to support causes Rodney believed deeply in.
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Thomas Edward Duarte
Thomas Edward Duarte of Bonham, Texas passed away on October 6, 2025. He was born in Oakdale, California on January 30, 1956. The son of Edward Joseph Duarte and Mary Duarte. Tom’s immediate family include Joan Stulce (Roger Stulce), Robert Duarte (deceased), Ruth Natera (Gilbert), and Edward C Duarte (Stacy). Throughout Tom’s life he lived in Oakley, CA, Escalon, CA, Livingston, CA, Green Lake, WI and Texas. Tom attended special schools for the intellectually disabled in Livingston, CA and in Ripon, Wisconsin. He loved school and was crowned King of the Prom. Tom delivered newspapers in Green Lake, WI and worked at Fox River Industries in Berlin, WI. In his spare time, he volunteered at the library. Tom loved music and would sway to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Tom Jones and would grab a microphone to Linda Ronstadt’s “Don’t it make your brown eyes Blue.” Tom could be seen taking walks several times a day and enjoying the outdoors. He’d sit down under a tree with a binder and pencil in hand and listen to the birds sing. His job was to keep the birdbath clean and pick up fallen apples. He was meticulous with his room and kept the porch and garage swept clean. Christmas and Birthdays being the highlights of the year. He would always receive pencils and paper, and he would be thrilled every time. He’d also look for the smallest boxed gifts, from friends and family, knowing there would be a ring inside. He wore many rings at a time on both hands saying, “Like Mr. T”, the professional wrestler Tom was an avid fan of old tv programs such as Gilligan’s Island, Leave it to Beaver, Bewitched and Batman and would watch them daily. His life was uncomplicated and enjoyed fully. He had a smile that could immediately touch your heart and make it smile too. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
Bobbie Jean Hohenberger
Bobbie Jean (Simpson) Hohenberger, formerly of Honey Grove, Texas, passed away December 16, 2025, at Paris Chalet Senior Living in Paris, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 19, at First Baptist Church of Honey Grove. Pastor Trevor Williams presided; serving as pallbearers were Blake Hohenberger, Jack Kizer, Vernon Kizer, Matt Cowen, Eric Lair, and Mark Herriage. Honorary pallbearers were Chad Hohenberger, Matt Hasten, Chris Vega, James Hohenberger, Art Hohenberger, Alfred Piland, Jimmy Simpson, Danny Simpson, Jerry Simpson, Fred Wilkerson, and Todd Simpson. Interment followed at Allen’s Point Cemetery. Bobbie was born June 25, 1931, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Lev and Betty Simpson. She married Harvey Benton Hohenberger on June 8, 1948. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2004. She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, and manager of a women’s apparel in Bonham, Texas for several years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Honey Grove and served as a Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years. Bobbie is survived by son, Harvey Jr, and wife Gail, of Klondike, Texas; son, Bryon, and wife, Sylvia, of Dodd City, Texas; son in law, Don Herriage, of Petty, Texas; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; daughter, Beverly Ann Herriage, and great grandson, Logan Lair. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Paris Chalet Senior Living and Waterford Hospice for the excellent care provided and the love shown to Bobbie. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to Bertha Voyer Public Library in Honey Grove, Texas. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
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Ashley Lesa Randa
Ashley Lesa Randa, 33, of Leonard, Texas passed away on December 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born on May 31, 1992, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Darrin and Denise Schultz. Ashley worked as an orthodontic assistant, but most recently was an account analyst for CVS. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Kurt Randa, whom she married on September 14, 2017, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Ashley and Kurt met at Normandale Community college in 2011. Their first date was snowboarding together. Ashley loved snowboarding and was excited to share it with the kids as a family activity. Ashley and Kurt enjoyed a life that they worked hard to build together. Ashley supported Kurt in his pursuit of different careers, no matter where it led. Ashley moved to Eveleth, MN in 2014 while Kurt worked at Giant’s Ridge and she started her dental assistant career. This is also where Ashley learned her real passion for orthodontics. After a time, Ashley and Kurt agreed it was time for a change and moved back to Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. In 2020, they made a big step and moved to Texas after Ashley said she did not want to miss this opportunity to get out of the Minnesota cold weather. They spent a wonderful 5 years in Texas. Ashley loved their life in Texas and found a great orthodontic practice to work at where she made lifelong friends. Most of all, Ashley was a devoted wife and mother. She wanted the most for her family and did everything she could to achieve it. Ashley enjoyed music, snowboarding, skating, antique shopping, restoring furniture, coloring, and tattoos. Ashley is survived by her husband, Kurt Randa, children, Ensley (7) and Emmett (4) and her beloved fur baby Oakley (9); parents Darrin and Denise Schultz; brother Hunter Schultz; aunts and uncles Kelly Schultz, Ryan McDonough, Mike Starr, and Dennis Finn; grandparents Darlene McDonough, Pat Schultz, Pam Starr, and Harvey and Debbie Finn; her in-laws Keith and Deb Randa; Matt and Kirsten Wagner (niece Stella and nephew Finn); Erik and Sarah Randa. Ashley is preceded in death by her grandfather James McDonough. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home. Further details regarding the memorial services will be shared by family and friends as they are finalized. In this time of mourning, we ask that you hold Ashley’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
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JACKIE LEON UNDERWOOD Jackie Leon Underwood passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 in Sherman, Texas at the age of 78. He was born to Elbert William and Hettie Pauline (Matlock) Underwood on November 7, 1947 in Denison, Texas. Jackie knew Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was a member of The Nazarene Church of Bonham, Texas. He graduated from Dodd City High School. He married Mary Kay Moore on July 8, 1966 at Parker Grove Baptist Church in Ravenna, Texas. He was a loving man who deeply loved his family. And in the words of those who knew him best “He was a good daddy but he was born to be Papaw”. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending time outside. He loved music and was well known for his jukebox that was always playing. He retired from Texas Utilities at the Valley Plant where he formed many lasting friendships throughout his career. He also worked for and retired from the Texas Department of Corrections and proudly served as a Mason for over 50 years. Known for his wonderful sense of humor, he loved to laugh and was especially famous for pulling a good “water” prank. His kindness, humor, and steady presence will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Underwood, Willis Lockaby and Pauline Lockaby; siblings, Jimmy Underwood, Henry Underwood, Sidney Underwood, Weldon Underwood, Gene Underwood, Alton Underwood, Kenneth Underwood, Raenell Blevins, Dorothy Caplinger, Rose Lee Crocker, Edith Irene Underwood, Margaret Ruth Underwood, Sudoku Sponsored By: Nancy Waitman, Gene Lockaby and Richard Lockay. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Kay Underwood of Ravenna; his sons, Eric Underwood and wife Vadra of Sherman, and Bryon Underwood and wife Misty of Bennington, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Griffin Underwood and wife Riley of Howe, Gage Underwood and girlfriend Olivia Powers of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Malori Hilton and Clayton Hilton of Beaumont, Texas, Emili Underwood of Bennington, Oklahoma; great granddaughter, Murphy Mae Underwood of Howe; also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends who will miss him greatly. Visitation was held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Hebron Baptist Church 655 Hebron Rd. Bells, Texas 75414. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Ravenna.
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FOR AMENDMENTS TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 2 ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Leonard Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing, on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.; and if approved by the Commission, the City Council for the City of Leonard will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. at the Leonard City Hall Council Chambers located at 111 West Collin Street, Leonard, Texas giving all interested persons the right to appear and be heard on the amendment of Planning Development District 2 ordinance. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the things and matters herein mentioned will take notice.
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TABC agents, staff working with retailers to promote safe alcohol sales and consumption during 2025 holiday season
AUSTIN — As Texas heads into the 2025 holiday season, agents with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) will be active in communities across the state to promote safe, responsible alcohol sales and prevent underage access to alcohol during one of the busiest times of year for retailers. Throughout the holidays, TABC agents and auditors will be in liquor stores, bars, restaurants, and other businesses that sell alcohol, focusing on education, compliance checks, and cooperative efforts with retailers to ensure proper ID verification and prevent sales to minors. These efforts are part of TABC’s annual holiday public safety operations. Dozens of TABC’s commissioned peace officers will take part in compliance operations, including minor sales investigations and increased patrols in high-traffic areas. The goal is twofold: protecting the public and helping businesses maintain compliance during the surge in alcohol sales that occurs around holidays and end-of-year celebrations. “Our focus during the holiday season is on partnership, prevention, and public safety,” said Thomas W. Graham, Executive Director of TABC. “We work closely with retailers to make sure their employees are trained, supported, and confident when it comes to checking IDs and refusing sales when appropriate. Responsible alcohol sales are essential to keeping Texas communities safe, especially during this busy time of year.” Agents will also work directly with businesses to help identify fraudulent IDs and share realworld examples of the most common methods used by minors attempting to purchase alcohol, Graham added. “Education is our first line of defense,” he said. “We would much rather help retailers get it right than take enforcement action. Our goal is compliance, not punishment — and the best outcomes come when we work together.” Businesses that sell alcohol to individuals under the age of 21 may face a civil fine, suspension or cancellation of their liquor license. Employees who make an illegal sale may also face criminal charges, including a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000. For more information on responsible alcohol sales, training resources, or TABC enforcement programs, visit www.tabc.texas.gov.
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Benbrook -1.84 Bois d’Arc Lake -2.28
Bonham -2.82 Bridgeport -4.43 Caddo 0.70 Cedar Creek -3.25 E. V. Spence -51.15 Eagle Mountain -1.86 Fork -2.69 Granbury -0.42 Grapevine -0.14 JB Thomas -25.68 Joe Poo -0.36 Lavon -2.05 Lewisville 0.06 O. C. Fisher -31.70 O.H. Ivie -19.00 Pat Mayse -3.00 Possum Kingdom -3.28 Ray Roberts -0.83 Tawakoni -1.59 Texoma -0.21 Toledo Bend -4.09
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Bois d’Arc SLOW. Normal stain; 47 degrees; 2.25 below pool. Water temperatures range from 44-49 degrees. The bass bite has been slow, but picking up a few on chatterbaits and spinnerbaits around grass and bushes. Best bite has been suspending jerkbaits around high spots other than pond dams 5-10 feet. Texas rigs and Viper XP Jigs around big trees are fair in 5-8 feet on creeks edges and tree lines or fence lines. Report by Marc Mitchell, Mitchell’s Guide Service. Crappie are inconsistent. Fish can still be targeted on tree tops in river channels with minnows on a 1/16 ounce jighead. Crappie can be found from the 897 Bridge to the dam. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 53 degrees; 0.31 feet above pool. Striper fishing is getting good with cooler water temperatures. Use electronics and find fish schooled up holding tight to structure. Cast swimbaits on humps and ledges in 10-25 feet of water. The fluke deadstick bite has fired up, drifting deeper 40-60 feet of water in channels and on deep flats. Always keep an eye out for gulls, they have been most active in the evenings.
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Dear Santa, My name is Riley. I am 9 years old. I have been nice this year because I have been good to my friends and kind. I would please like sour worms and pop rocks. They are my favorite. And a new baby sister. -Riley, 4th Grade Dear Santa, My name is Liam. I am 11 years old. I have been naughty. I have been good this year by helping my Mom. I would like to ask for a n Xbox and a BMX bike. -Liam, 5th Grade
Dear Santa, I want WWE toys and a toy gun. Santa, I will make coces for you. Can you also bring me a motor skooter? Love, Justin PS. Santa, I’m sorry I touched one of your elves. Dear Santa, Are the elves working hard for you? I would like a vanity for Christmas. If I’m really good, would you also bring me a doll? I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Love, Madisyn Dear Santa, Are you having a good time? I wish for a dog. I also wish for paint markers. Love, Zachary Dear Santa, I can’t wait for Christmas! How are you? I would like a dentist set, an eye doctor set and bubble skin care. Love,Piper PS. Hope you have an awesome Christmas. Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are your raindeer doing good? May I have a hot weels play set and a barbe play set? Love, Susie Dear Santa, How are you? Can I ples have an elf on the shelf and a pokemon? How is Mrs. Clause? Love, Cambrie Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Chrismus. Santa, how is Mrs. Claus doing? My sister willy wants a barbey dreem house. Can I git a hot willse set? Love, Jeremiah Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas, I wish for a My Life doll Jeep and a dirt bike. I wish you a Merry Christmas. Love, Jayde Have a Joyful Christmas. Dear Santa, I would like a snake and some Care Bears. I have cookes for you and have a good flight. Love, Maggie
Dear Santa, May I please have a lot of Care Bears? How is Mrs. Santa Claus doing? May I please have bluey sheets? Love, Jaxtyn Dear Santa, I like minibrams, a toothbrush, pencil, and some cute notepads. I would also like stickers, a pencil sharpener, and a music box. How are you doing? Love, Izabella Dear Santa, Please can I have a phone, a real kitten, and a cup. Love, Blakely Dear Santa, How are you doing? Can I please have a pogo stik and a small perfume bottle. Love, Cheyenne Dear Santa, I want to go to Chuke Chese. On my birthday, I want to go to Nana’s. I want a best Christmas, and I want to go skating. Love Santa. Love, Astrid Dear Santa, I would like a pare of plastick dinosor gloves, a toy mosusorus, a goKart, and a dirt bike. Love, Jace Dear Santa, My name ie Camie. I am 6 years old. I’ve been this year! Please bring me puppy real. Dirt bike red. Squishies slime pink. Love, Camie Dear Santa, My name is Elizabeth. I am years 6 I’ve been good thi year! Pleanket me slime, blanket, vk, virtual Love, Elizabeth Dear Santa, My name is Townes I am 6 years and I’ve been good this year! Please bring me ur ps5 blue dirt bike. Love, Townes Dear Santa, My name is Harper. I’ve been good this year! I am 7 years old. Please ring me a cute soft blanket VR Ps5 and a slime. Love, Harper
Dear Santa, My name is James I been good thi year! Pleaseb bring me vr, and a Godzia mask, PS% and a Soccer ball Luv James Dear Sant’s My name is Whitlee. I am 6 years old. I’ve been good this year! Please bring me a real unicorn a real puppy a real horse and squishies. Love Whitlee Dear Santa, My name is Yuliana. I am 6 years old. I’ve been good this year! Please bring me squishmellos and a unicorn. Love, Yuliana Dear Santa This is Rudy JUS Wanted You to know I have been good. I would like a Nintendo Switch 2 and games. Love, Rudy Dear Santa, My name is Shane. I am 7 years old. I’ve been good this year! Please bring me our bike dirt bike red, virtual reality. Love Shane My name iss Cor I am 8 years old ive been good please brinme godzila mask bombas rex real puppy Love Cor Dear Santa, My name is Anastasia. I am 9 years old. I have been good this year because I am nice to my sister and I help her reading words. I would like to ask for a Nintendo Switch 2 and a basketball hoop with basketballs. I like basketball. Merry Christmas Santa. From Ana 2025 -Anastasia, 4th Grade Dear Santa, My name is Harley. I am 9 years old. I have been trying really hard. I have been good because I help my family. I would like to ask for an iPhone and a pair of high-top basketball black and gold shoes. -Harley, 4th Grade
Dear Santa, My name is Jose. I am 10 years old. I have been nice, because I helped my grandma fix her plants and I washed my Dad’s truck. I would like to ask for Tech Decks, a BMX Tech Deck, a Tech Deck rail, Tech Deck Ramps, a Nintendo Switch, and Mario Cart 8. -Jose, 5th Grade Dear Santa, My name is Aundrea. I am 10 years old. I have been nice, because I clean my room and do chores and help my mom and dad clean the house. I would like to ask for jewelry, a bracelet kit and an iPhone 16. -Aundrea, 5th Grade Dear Santa, My name is Chandler. I am 10 years old. I have been trying really hard. I have been good by doing chores for my mom. I would like to ask for the privilege to play Fortnite again. -Chandler, 5th Grade
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Dear Santa, My name is Kamden. I am 11 years old. I have been nice this year because I’ve been good. I would like to ask for bluetooth headphones. -Kamden, 6th grade Dear Santa, My name is Miguel. I am 12 years old. I have been nice this year. I have been good because I have been helping my family around the house and being nice. I would like to ask for an Oculus Quest 3, some clothes, a record player with 2 vinyls, and some Legos. -Miguel, 6th Grade Dear Santa, My name is Marley. I am 11
this year because I gave my brother a cookie, the LAST cookie. I would please like to ask for FNAF merch because I love the game, I want dinosaurs because they are cool, and Laufey merch (she’s my favorite singer) -Marley, 6th Grade Dear Santa, My name is Tatiana. I am 11 years old. I have been nice this year. I have been good because I went to the store and got stuff for my mom. That’s why I’ve been good. I would like to ask for some new shoes. -Tatiana, 6th Grade Dear Santa, My name is Antwone. I am 11 years old. I have been nice this year because I’ve been working at home and at school. I would like to ask for Legos, Pokemon toys, Beyblade Burst and Monopoly. -Antwone, 6th Grade
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Dear Santa, My name is Piper. How is Sparkles doing in the North Pole? Is she working well? Will you please bring me sister something? Please bring me a Barbie Dream House, four different kinds of slime, and a stuffed dog and fox from the Elf movie that I saw. I’ll leave you some milk and cookies. I hope you put candy in my stocking. Love, Piper Dear Santa, My name is J’Kashton. Please bring me a dirt bike and Spiderman stuff. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Love, J’Kashton Dear Santa, My name is Tessa. I love you and wish you a Merry Christmas. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Please bring me a Barbie Dream House and some slime. Love, Tessa Dear Santa, My name is Malachi. You are the best. I really love you. Please bring me a whistle and a scooter. Love, Malachi
Dear Santa, My name is Dakota. Please bring me a Barbie doll and Barbie dollhouse. I’ll leave you milk and cookies. Please bring my brother and sisters stuff they like. Love, Dakota Dear Santa, My name is Hadley. Please bring me my own art supplies and my own make up. I will leave you cookies. Love, Hadley Dear Santa, My name is Logan. Please bring me a diary, pens, markers, fake keys, car for my Barbies, make up, and my own Barbie house. I will leave you cookies. Love, Logan Dear Santa, My name is Lola. Can the elves please come to my house? Please bring me make up and Barbie stuff.
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Dear Santa, My name is Jocelyn. Please bring a Barbie dollhouse. Love, Jocelyn Dear Santa, My name is Teagan. Please bring me Spiderman toys. I will leave you milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeer. Love, Teagan Dear Santa, My name is Asher. I would like for you to bring me a crazy puppet. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Love, Asher Dear Santa, My name is Mason and I feel like I’ve been pretty good this year, I might be on the naughty list but I think I’ve been pretty good. For Christmas this year I want six or seven good fishing lures because that could fill up the top of my tackle box really well. Also I want a new bike that’s blue and has light up rims. I also really want a nintendo wii and all the accessories with wii sports resort. Love, Mason Dear Santa, Hi my name is Laquesha and I want a yamaha drumset and new drum sticks. I know I’ve been pretty good and gotten good grades so I feel like I should get some pink Nike dunks for christmas. I also want some hair dye so I can dye my hair pink. Love, Laquesha Dear Santa, I wanted to tell you about my Christmas list and what it consists of and so far I have thought of is a LOL surprise and a Lego star destroyer set and also a Roblox gift card so I can dress to impress with style but that is all I want for christmas, goodbye and I will see you when you come. Sincerely Amillia
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Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I want skates, Barbie house, and a scooter. Tell the reindeer hello. Love, Rose
Dear Santa, My name is Addi and I am 13 years old. I hope you and Mrs. Clause are doing well. For Christmas this year I really want another dog. Put him in my stocking please. My dog, Chief, needs a friend. I want a black goldendoodle, either gender is alright with me. I also really want 30,000 robux. I love robux. Pass Royale for the amazing game Clash Royale is another want of mine. I play Clash Royale all the time. It’s my favorite game. I have a couple of hobbies. I enjoy volleyball, showing cattle, and reading. I would really appreciate it if for Christmas this year I got plenty of new books to enjoy. I also want new kneepads and a ball-rebounder. I hope these wishes aren’t difficult to fulfill. With love, Addi Dear, Santa My name is Jake, and I’m 11. I hope you are doing well and not too cold in the North Pole. There are some things that I have really, really, REALLY wanted for Christmas. I’ve been waiting ALL year. I wish for three things. The first thing I would love is a PS5. I want a PS5 really bad because I’ve been wanting to play with my friends. I always feel left out because I can never play with all my great friends on Fortnite. The second thing I want is V-Bucks. V-Bucks are Fortnite’s virtual currency where you can buy stuff like skins, kicks, emotes, sprays, pickaxes, backblings, wraps, cars, and music. That’s why I want V-Bucks. The third thing is Legos. Legos are super cool because you can use your creativity to build really fun builds. After you build all the cool models you can have them all up on shelves in your room. That’s why I want them. Thank you Santa! Love, Jake Dear Santa, My name is Karmyn, for Christmas I would like a real drumset and another pair of sticks, I would also like a new leather notebook and maybe a couple new pairs of shoes. Santa I have also been very VERY good this year and I believe that I should get a present this year. Santa, I promise to leave out cookies for you and I will also leave some carrots for your reindeer. Last year I was good too, I did my chores, laundry, and cleaned my room. Santa, I also wish for peace in the world and I hope that you can make this world a better place. Thank you Santa, and have a very merry christmas. P.S Don’t forget that I will be leaving cookies for you and carrots for your reindeer. Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Henry, I wish that I could have new Jordans and some basketball things, maybe a new hoop and ball to play with. I would also like to have baggy pants uncuffed. Can I also have some NBA tickets please? I would really like to go to the Nuggets’ game on Christmas at 9:30.
Thanks I guess, DON’T FORGET ME SANTA PLEASE!!!!! Thank you Santa! Dear Santa, Today I thought of my Christmas list and my dog Rupert thought of some of these too (thats a joke) I was thinking could I get a new gaming pc and a RC car and some food for my dog rupert because we have been running low recently and I would really appreciate it if you did this for me but i believe that you will sense you do it every year for me,and that’s all I wanted to ask you but until next time whenever I think of more things I’ll see you later! Sincerely, Jimmy Dear, Santa I am Alex and I am 9. I hope that you and Mrs. Claus are having a great day. What I want for Christmas will be below please look. Thank you! The first thing I would like for Christmas is Toy cars. I want these because they are so cool. I would prefer the wind up ones but anything is fine. Can it please be red? I love red! Thank you so much Santa! The second thing I want for Christmas is a Nintendo Switch. I want this for Christmas because I love Mario Kart but I have nothing to play it on. Or is it too expensive if it is then forget about it. Thank you Santa! The final thing I want is a PS4. I want this because it would be so cool! I would be the coolest kid in school! I would like a few games to go with it to please. Thank you so so so much Santa! Love, Alex Dear Santa, I am Corbin and I am 10 years old . I hope that you are having a great day with your reindeer and elves. Also I think that I have been pretty good this year. I have helped other people and done good deeds like washing the dogs or taking them on walks. The next few paragraphs will list what I want. The first thing I would like for Christmas is a kindle (for drawing). I would really like this because I want to get better at drawing and writing. I hope that you know that this is REALLY special to me. Thank you! Next is a real horse and a real fawn. I want this because I really like animals. I have 4 dogs, a Great Dane ( Duke) , 2 Golden Doodles ( Dolly and Loreta) and one Mix (Dokota). I hope that you know that animals are my favorite. Thank you! Final is Robux. I want this because I have never had it before and my character sucks. I think that it would be cool to have some because I have been wanting it for a long time ever since I got roblox. I hope that you know that this would be the BEST gift ever! Thank you Santa! I wish you a merry Christmas. Love, Corbin Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I want a Gabby’s Doll house, princess castle, and
Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I want white high heels, roller skates, and Little Live Pets. I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies. Love, Harper W. Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I want Lego’s, Spiderman toy, and a toy truck. Say hi to Rudolf. Love, McCoy Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I want roller skates and a skateboard. Tell all the reindeer hello. Love, Andrew Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I want a Sonic toy, a toy car, and roller skates. Say hi to Rudolf. Love, Bjorn Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want Minecraft Lego’s, Goo Jit Zu, and Star Wars Lego’s. Say hi to Rudolf for me. Love, Arrow Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I want roller skates and a Little Live Pet and some playdoh. Love, Avery Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I want an electric scooter, Lego’s and a blue cup. Love, Brantley Dear Santa, I have been really really good this year. I want Lego’s and a robot dog, and a electric bike. Say hi to Rudolf for me. Love, Maddox Dear Santa, My name is Lynleigh. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a puppy, a scooter and a phone. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Haylee. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a puppy, a Christmas box and an elf baby toy. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Ravenna. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a bike, a new pet turtle and a toy for my Rocker. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Dawson. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a binder for my cards, a phone and some new Pokemon cards . I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Kenzie. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a puppy, a pond and a phone. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Sierra. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a cat, a baby and a stuffed animal. I’ll set out the cookies!
Dear Santa, My name is Maddox. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a kitten, a monster truck and a puppy. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Jackson. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me puppy pee mats, a toy dragon and my family. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Aiden. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a Yveltal toy, fidget spinners and a marble game. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is River. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a goat, a house and a phone. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Judd. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a crane, a three wheeler and an army boat. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Carson. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a Spronki game, blue Nike shoes and a controller. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Reign. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a puppy, a stuffed animal and a 3D dragon. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Ella. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a bike, a horse and a phone. I’ll set out the cookies! Dear Santa, My name is Logan. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a Rubik’s cube, a gray crayon and a PX Five. I’ll set out the cookies!
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motosikel, two monst.erhigs and pleas a real cat pleas santa Love Ariana
Dear Santa, My name is Piper. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a puppy, a cat and school supplies. I’ll set out the cookies!
Dear Santa, Haw have you bin santa I loue you so much sata can I have a toy roodoff but santa if you dot have it is ok. Love Isaiah
Dear Santa, My name is Olivia. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a puppy, a purple mat and a black cat. I’ll set out the cookies!
Dear Santa, How are you and how are the elfs and how is the raindeers can I pls have a ps5 and a dirtbike can a moster truck a whatever by joseph Love, santa
Dear Santa, My name is Ellie. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a puppy, a teddy bear and a real black cat. I’ll set out the cookies!
Dear Santa, I hope you have had a good year. Can I please a craft kit or a new bike? I would like a swing or a pool. Please bring something fun Love, Maggie D.
Dear Santa, My name is Max. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a puppy, a kitty cat and a hotwheel car. I’ll set out the cookies!
Dear Santa, Haou have you bin doing Santa. Can I pleess git a i fon 17 promx and can you git Ramse a rubrban cit and can you git my mom a bibiling cit. Love Rhett.
Dear Santa, My name is Hudson. I have been very good this year. I hope you bring me a Fallow Deer, a red car and an Xbox. I’ll set out the cookies!
Dear Santa, How has your year been can I have a dirt bike ive been wanting it for two years I got a bike last year but I want a dirt bike it is fast and it has a engine it is a dream to have one well merry Christmas love ryder.
Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for the elf we named her Snowy .If you can can you please bring me a toy cardinal and a barbie love Alison Dear Santa, HOW are you? I have been so good this year if you can can. you bring me a purp.le
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County Judge Newt Cunningham announces re-election County Judge Newt Cunningham, along with his wife Rhonda, are pleased to announce his bid for a second term. Judge Cunningham pledges to continue working for the good of Fannin County, our community. He will stand for the values of Integrity, Honesty and Transparency and he will continue to be a Public Servant. FANNIN FIRST! Visit his website at newtcunningham.com to learn more.
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Job Opening – Facilities Coordinator The Fannin County Commissioners Court is in search of a Facilities Coordinator. The Facilities Coordinator will provide maintenance for all county facilities. The ideal candidate should have expertise in all areas of building maintenance including but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, grounds and any other duties as assigned by the Commissioners Court. Benefits include Vacation, PTO, Health Insurance, Retirement, 14 paid holidays. Salary is DOQ. Applications may be picked up at the Auditor’s office at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Ste 302 or on the county website at www.co.fannin.tx.us. Any questions should be addressed to Commissioner Self @ 430-373-5242 or aself@fanninco.net.
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hitting some of the time," she said. "I then moved into solely a hitting role and really liked it -- moving into the position pretty late was super fun and posed a good challenge. "It was definitely hard because hitting at this level is very different than what it was at the high school level." Kirkpatrick recorded 64 kills during the 2025 season -- after totaling five during her first two seasons -- for Angelo State, the 26-8 NCAA South Central regional finalist and Lone Star Conference Champion this fall. "Alli is kind of a jack of all trades player for us," said Angelo State head volleyball coach Charles Waddington. "She can play just about any
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Definitely Up To Parr: SR Lady Rebs' all-around athlete inks w/Northern Oklahoma College softball
Sam Rayburn senior Allie Parr (center seated) agrees on Dec. 12 to extend her softball career with Northern Oklahoma College in Enid, as dad Dusty and mom Alicia watch, during a signing day ceremony at Sam Rayburn ISD.
Sam Rayburn shortstop Allie Parr ceremony waits on March 28 to tag out a Tom signing Bean runner as second baseman Scout with family, friends, Baker (foreground) and center fielder coaches and others Kinley Bingham (background) back up present. the play during District 11-2A softball "I liked how it was a family environment in Bonham. (at Northern OklaStory and photos homa)," said Parr. "I by Rich Hilliard felt like it was the best place for me to grow as a person. IVANHOE -- Allie Parr has "Thanks to all of you who Sam Rayburn been ubiquitous in athletics for showed up to support me toshortstop Allie Parr Sam Rayburn since she could day," she said. "Thanks to my watches after throw- first compete as a Lady Rebel. parents who made me able to ing to first base to When sports seasons change, do this, taking me to all those complete a ground- she equates a constant for the games. out play on March school's teams. "Thanks to my coaches who 28 during District The senior will continue to have pushed me -- that be11-2A softball in compete at the next level in lieved in me, giving me this Bonham. one of her many sports. opportunity." Parr will extend her softball Parr will continue to play in career with Northern Okla- college at shortstop, where, homa College, a decision as a junior, she earned a firstcelebrated on Dec. 12 with a
team selection in District 112A under current softball manager Erin Hudson. Parr also received first-team infield notoriety in 2024 in 15-2A, after garnering a second-team infield spot in 2023 in the same district under softball manager Kevin Foreman. She will have something in common with Hudson, who played the same sport, and athletics director Greg Stover, who played baseball, in college. "Allie, today is a special day -- not just for you, but for everyone who has watched your journey from the beginning, or any point along the way," said Hudson. "As your coach, I've had the privilege of seeing your work ethic, your resil-
Sam Rayburn shortstop Allie Parr watches a pitch to the plate on March 28 during District 11-2A softball in Bonham. brought you to this sport in Sam Rayburn shortstop Al- the first place. Congratulalie Parr catches a line drive tions!" on March 28 during District "It's always a great accom11-2A softball in Bonham. plishment to go play in col-
ience, and your growth both on and off the field. "Signing to play at the next level is a huge accomplishment, but it's also the start of a new chapter -- one where the challenges get tougher but the rewards get greater," said Hudson. "I'm proud of you, your team is proud, your parents are proud, and your community is proud of you. "Go forward with confidence, keep your standards high, and never forget the joy that
lege," said Stover. "Also, she's a really smart kid." "She showed up to me at 12 years old. She has been with me since then," said Mike Watson, Parr's club softball coach. "To know her and watch her grow -- it's been special. "We've become close. She's like a daughter to me. Her family is amazing," said Watson. "As a coach, our goal is to get these girls to their dreams. "These days are special. I couldn't be more proud."
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Honey Grove's Lily Mahan (41) looks to pass on Dec. 9 during non-district girls' basketball in Honey Grove.
Honey Grove head girls' basketball coach Gabe Lane speaks during a timeout to the Lady Warriors on Dec. 9.
Honey Grove's Gabby Finney (0) controls the dribble on Dec. 9 during non-district girls' basketball in Honey Grove.
Honey Grove's Lila Lane (11) controls the dribble on Dec. 9 during non-district girls' basketball in Honey Grove.
Double-digit wins already this season had Honey Grove on a roll, as District 142A girls' basketball began this month for the Lady Warriors. All-District oncourt recipients from last season return to mostly populate the roster for Honey Grove (16-2), led by senior Ensley McHoney Grove's Ensley McGuire Guire, a first team Honey Grove's Brylee Braley (14) passes the ball (3) considers her options during selection, and junior a Lady Warriors' offensive Lila Lane, a second Honey Grove's Elli Lane (23) while running up court possession on Dec. 9 during non- team recipient. looks to pass on Dec. 9 during on Dec. 9 during nondistrict girls' basketball in Honey Joining the duo are non-district girls' basketball district girls' basketball Grove. returning all-district in Honey Grove. in Honey Grove. honorable mentions: senior Elli Lane, junior Serenity Canady, junior Lily Mahan and senior Payton Norris. Last season, Honey Grove, a bi-district finalist, finished second overall in 14-2A at 11-3, qualifying for the playoffs for Honey Grove's Rozlynn Honey Grove's Serenthe third-straight Finney (4) throws a pass ity Canady (12) guards a season from the disHoney Grove's Payton Norris (24) while along the baseline Paris Chisum player tries to take away a rebound from trict. The Lady Waron Dec. 9 during nonon Dec. 9 during non-disa Paris Chisum player on Dec. 9 riors advanced as 14district girls' basketball trict girls' basketball during non-district girls' basket- 2A's Division-II top in Honey Grove. in Honey Grove. seed. ball in Honey Grove.
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By Tim Meek The World Of Work And Stitches Garrison Street in Ft. Worth, Texas was a haven for a 12 year old to earn some cash mowing lawns. One of my biweekly customers was Mrs. Love, right across the street from our house. She paid me $1.50 for the front and back yard. That’s a lot of trips to the 7-11 around the corner let me tell you! The push mower dad let me use was a 5 hp. Briggs & Stratton engine that would never start on the first 10 pulls. I just left the breather off so I could pour some gas in the carburetor to get it started. This process did result in a few small fires, no big deal tho. I just carried a large towel in
my back pocket to slap the fire and out and went about my business. About the third time I went over to mow Mrs. Love’s, I started in the front yard, oblivious to the roll of baling wire some neighbor kid threw in the yard and...clang, I hit something loud and destructive. The result was a 4 inch piece of baling wire stuck in my ankle. I looked down, saw it protruding and ran across the street home screaming like a peacock. Yet another visit to the Doc for some stitches. I did not appreciate the Tetanus shot however. I take pride showing my grand kids the still remaining scar. After the stitches, I did go back and finish the job. Just a minor set back for a 12 year old on Garrison Street. Here is a look at 1967... 1967 was a pivotal year of massive change, marked by the Vietnam War’s escalation, the counterculture “Summer of Love” in San Francisco, major racial riots in U.S. cities
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Dear Santa, For Christmas there are a lot of things I want, but some are kind of expensive. So I’m gonna tell you everything I want, and hopefully you can give me most of them. For Christmas I really want to fly, but if that’s impossible then I think I would want baggy pants, just to look cool y’know? I would also want a new phone to talk with my friends out of school. I also want jackets and hoodies for winter. But most of all, I want 2 cats and a dog. It’s kinda crazy that I haven’t had any pets yet. Anyways, thank you for reading my letter, I hope you can get me all of that for christmas. Sincerely, Ishmael
Dear Santa, My name is Aleah, and I’m 13 years old. I hope you and
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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 78, from FM 981 to Collin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform overlay operations on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Mrs. Claus are having a wonderful day today in the North Pole. This year I have tried my hardest to be super kind, caring, and just over friendly. There are some very special things that I REALLY want for Christmas. First of all my favorite item is Legos. Legos are the coolest thing ever! I love building Legos even though sometimes I get tired and my back starts hurting. But whatever, It’s worth the hassle because then you have a really cool build you can put on your shelf after. The next thing I would like for Christmas is a drum set. The reason I would like a drum set is because I play percussion in band, so drums are really just a fun passion to make songs and beats. The last thing I would love for Christmas is a snow cone machine. All my life I’ve always loved eating snowcones at baseball games and now I want one for Christmas, so I can make it at home. The snowcone syrup I like is Tigers Blood and Blue Raspberry. Thank you for giving us the best gift of all, your time. I wish you a very merry Christmas. Love, Aleah Dear Santa, My name is Jake, and I’m 10 years old. I hope you and the Reindeers are having a nice day today in the North Pole. This year I have tried my hardest to be super kind, nice, and friendly. There are some very special things that I REALLY want for Christmas. First I want a PS5. I want a PS5 because it is the coolest thing ever! I would love playing games all day and have so much fun! Even though sometimes I might have to get off and eat dinner or go to school. But whatever, it’s worth it to play all the fun games on the PS5. The next thing I would like for Christmas is a trumpet. The reason I would like a trumpet is because I play it in band, so it would be really awesome, cool, and fun to just play and practice songs at home. The last thing I would love for Christmas is a bike. All my life I’ve always loved riding the bike, but I’ve grown out of that bike and I would like a new one please.
If I get a bike then I can ride around with my friends and at home. Thank you for reading my letter, and I hope you have a good Christmas. Love, Jake Dear Santa, My name is Maddison. I am 4 and for Christmas this year I want a Barbie doll house, a pink bicycle with purple tassels, an easy bake oven, and a new Barbie doll. And I want a new pair of ballet shoes because mine are breaking apart. I want a new cat house for my cat Snowball. And a new pair of work boots for my dad. Hope all is well. From Maddison Dear Santa, My name is Jason. I am 8 and I want a skateboard with a dog on it, a new bike the color blue, a lego millennium falcon, and a boba fett action figure. I have been really good this year and I want the lego set the most. I also want a new chew toy for my dog. A tool box for my dad and a new hair brush for my mom. And last but not least a new makeup pallet for my sister Maddison. Hope all is well. From Jason Dear Santa, My name is Mason. All I want for Christmas is a hot wheel set. Or a monster truck rc. Also maybe some board games are my favorite. So if you Santa could please bring me something I want. Cannot wait to see you. Love Mason
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like some white or black Air force ones size 12 mens. I would also like a new PS5 controller. I also want a pair of Mission FS1’s skates in a size 10. I would like some pink waxed laces for the skates. A new CCM trigger 10 pro hockey stick. A new wireless headset for my PS5. That’s all I want for Christmas Thank you Santa, Jaden Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a new lego set. I also want a pair of Nike panda dunks. Some new hair brushes and makeup. I want some Nike dri-fit socks and a Nike pro shirt. I would like a new 14 inch Macbook. I also want a new 70 inch Samsung TV. That’s all I want for Christmas. Thank you Santa, Kystle Dear Santa, I am from 123 Main Street in Anytown, LaLaLand and I am 5 years old. 1st, I want a T-Rex action figure. 2nd, I want a superhero comic book. 3rd, I want 24 coloring crayons for my creativity. Lastly, I want a book about the recycling program. Love, Jak Dear Santa, I am from 123 Main Street in Anytown, LaLaLand and I am 4 years old. 1st, I want a tea party set. 2nd, I want a dollhouse with dolls. 3rd, I want a fairy coloring book. Lastly, I want a fairy tale movie. Love, Amelia
Dear Santa, My name is Ava. All I want for Christmas is a super soft blanket. Or maybe a secent candle or some jewelry. So Santa if you get this could you please send it to me. Santa can’t wait to see you. Love Ava
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