of Commerce. The award was presented Saturday night at the Chamber’s annual banquet, recognizing organizations that demonstrate exceptional service, impact, and commitment to strengthening the community. The honor highlights Community Well TX’s continued dedication to expanding access to mental health, wellness,
and supportive resources across Fannin County and surrounding communities.
Over the past year, the organization has grown its outreach programs, deepened partnerships with local leaders, and provided essential services to individuals and families seeking connection, care, and community.
“This recognition is deeply meaningful to our entire team,” said Stephanie Chandler, CEO
of Community Well TX
“Community Well TX was built on the belief that no one should walk through a crisis or hardship alone. Our programs thrive because of the people we serve and the partners who believe in this work. We are grateful for the Chamber’s support and for the opportunity to continue investing in the well being of our community.”
Community Well TX extends heartfelt thanks to the Bonham Area
Chamber of Commerce, the event organizers, and the community members who make its mission possible.
About Community Well TX
Community Well TX is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening mental health, resilience, and overall wellness through accessible programs and community partnerships. Its services include Baby Bright Beginnings, QPR suicide prevention training, and post
vention support through the LOSS Team. Community Well TX also leads and collaborates on initiatives such as the Walk 4 Hope Suicide Awareness event, the Empower Her Luncheon, the Fannin Behavioral Health Leadership Team, the Pray & Train series, and specialized support for first responders— all aimed at nurturing the well being of individuals and families across the community.
Remember that it's the simple things that touch the heart.
Ella Wood 9th
Alecia Butler 17th
Hans Mott 19th
Susan Crumpley 19th
Peregrine Debord 23rd
Tim Butler 24th
Fannin County Witnesses to History: Bob Weddle
A Joint Project of the Sam Rayburn House Historic Site and the Fannin County Historical Commission Celebrating America 250 with Spotlights of Fannin County Citizens Who Participated In or Witnessed Historical Events
By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Historical Commission
Robert Samuel “Bob” Weddle was born in 1921 in Fannin County and attended school in Bonham. After attending Texas Tech University, he entered the US Navy during World War II. After the war he finished his degree at Texas Tech. He worked at the Sherman Democrat and then purchased and published the Menard News. He became intrigued with Spanish Texas and published more than a dozen books on that topic, including Wilderness Manhunt: The Spanish Search for La Salle (1973). He and his wife Avis returned to Fannin County and settled on a ranch west of Bonham.
He learned to read Spanish and French handwriting. He received a grant that allowed him to spend a year working in the Spanish archives in Seville, Spain. In Madrid he found the journal of Juan Enriques Barroto, who had served as pilot for a Spanish expedition in search of La Salle’s Texas colony that had entered Matagorda Bay and discovered the remains of La Salle’s Texas colony and the remains of the Belle in 1867.
“Weddle thus deserves credit for finding a historical source that greatly aided underwater archeology and contributed importantly to the 2015 exhibit of the
Belle’s hull at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin.” Handbook of Texas. He is also recognized as the foremost American scholar on La Salle.
In 2001, on orders of King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Weddle was admitted to the Order of Isabel la Católica, the
highest honor the Spanish Government can convey on a non-Spaniard. Of importance to Fannin County history is his book Plow-Horse Cavalry, which is the story of Caney Creek farmers who “left their women and old folks to tend the farms, took their shotguns or squirrel rifles, mounted their plow horses and rode off” to fight in the Civil War as part of the Texas 34th Cavalry. The book was written using letters from his family. The book is available at the Portal to Texas History https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/ metapth1330313/ Bob Weddle died in 2015 and is buried in Carson Cemetery. For more about Bob Weddle, see the Handbook of Texas.
Beta Psi Recruitment Grant
The Scholarship Committee of the Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is now accepting applications for the organization’s annual Recruitment Grant. The scholarship will be awarded to a woman who declares her major as education and is enrolled as a junior or beyond in college. An applicant must be a graduate of a Fannin County high school or be a Fannin County resident. The applicant must submit a letter and a transcript. The letter must include a thorough overview of her background, current educational status and plan for the future. The deadline for applications will be March 15 and should be mailed to Robbie Ashcraft, 1501 15th St., Honey Grove, TX 75446.
Friday 03/13/26 - Four Cheese Ziti, Green Beans with Onions, Diced Beets, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit, Milk 210 E. 6th St., Bonham, TX • Phone 903-583-8573
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
County Judge Election Concession
By Newt Cunningham Fannin County Judge
I have and continue to be honored to serve as Fannin County Judge. I will hold that office until January 2027. At that time, I will step down and the office and its duties will be assumed by a new duly elected County Judge. I ran for office on a platform of transparency, honesty, and integrity. During my time in office, I have attempted to
uphold those values, and put Fannin County first. It has not been an easy task. I have chosen not to feather my own nest. I have not shown a bias for family or friends. I have refused to play politics. I have kept my oath to uphold the law and will continue to do so for the remainder of my term in office. I believe that honest, fair, and open elections are key to the freedom we enjoy as American
citizens. Fortunately, in Fannin County we enjoy that freedom. Our election process is sacrosanct. On March 3, 2026, in the republican primary, 4,735 of our citizens voted for the republican nominees for various offices, including that of Fannin County Judge. No candidate for County Judge received the necessary votes, necessitating a runoff election in May of this year. I did not make the runoff.
Animal Behavior Basics
appropriate vaccines.
Behavior issues are the #1 reason that animals are surrendered to animal shelters.
Training is crucial to building a strong pet-owner bond and teaching pets’ acceptable behavior. Pets learn based on the emotional responses they have to the consequences of their actions. Actions they do that are reinforced in a positive way, will be repeated. It can be helpful to find a certified trainer in positive reinforcement to help understand a pets’ learning style and get off to the best possible start. Puppies need to remain with their mom and siblings until they are at least 8 weeks old. Those that go to homes sooner have an increased risk of developing anxiety issues in the future. Critical socialization time for dogs and cats occurs between 6 and 16 weeks of age. The experiences they have during those weeks will stay with them for the rest of their lives. It is important to expose them to as many pets, people, places and things as possible during this time, doing it safely with the
Anxieties start showing up around 3 years old when pets reach social maturity. Pets can show fear to noises, strangers, being alone, etc. and can build up multiple issues to compound the situation. Signs of anxiety can include yawning, licking, pacing, barking, panting, diarrhea and many more.
Calming chews and supplements are a major market. Supplements are not regulated so there could be inconsistency in the product ingredients and very little is known about the efficacy.
A product with the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Quality Seal can at least be assured of its consistency. Some research has been done to establish doses and prove efficacy of some products, including Calming Care, Feliway, ThunderEase, Zylkene, and Anxitane. Medications alone are not sufficient. Behavior modification through training must be done with medications in order to see change. Some animals are so worked up that they will not be able to learn new behaviors without the help of medication.
Oakwood Cemetery, Annual Meeting
There are some health issues that can manifest as behavior changes, such as hypothyroidism, so it is important to get a full physical exam and lab work done to screen for any underlying conditions.
I received 22.1 percent of the vote compared to John Tynan’s 23.5 percent, H. Compton 36.2 percent. Mr. Tynan and Mr. Compton will be on the ballot in the May runoff election.
I have informed both H. Compton and John Tynan that whoever wins in November, I will be available to cooperate and assist in effecting a smooth transition. It is important that we as citizens get out and vote. Thank those of you who supported me.
It is important to talk to your veterinarian early about behavior changes that are concerning. Behavioral issues do not develop overnight so they cannot be fixed quickly, it requires consistency and patience.
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Contact Allen at 903-815-5955 No calls after 7pm. South of Bonham.
Volunteers
The Oakwood Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Monday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m., in the History Room of the Honey Grove Library and Learning Center. If you are interested in a more active role, please make plans to attend. Fannin County Family Crisis Center 903-583-7694 24 Hour Hotline 903-583-7000
By Brea Smith, DVM
Leonard Animal Clinic
Fannin County Commissioners Meeting •
By Tim Meek
The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM for a regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with All Commissioners and Judge Cunningham present. Attendance at start of meeting was 20 citizens present.
5. Public Forum. Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple introduced Lee Swafford, the county’s new purchasing agent, Mr. Swafford brings 39 years of experience to the position.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved .
7. Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) –County Clerk. Approved .
Future Fannin County Office Locations In Justice Center Approved
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
8. Discussion and possible action regarding changes to the Fannin County Subdivision Regulations; to remove “One-time Severance” that allows an exception to platting from the following Sections: Section 2, Definitions – Appendix A, Form 6 – Appendix B, Fee Schedule – Development Services Director. Approved.
9. Discussion and possible action regarding junkyard bonds – County Judge. Judge Cunningham commented “If we have somebody who won’t clean something up, we can go against the bond. And it means if somebody wants to put in a junk yard, they’re going to have to put some money up. Now, the money requirement, it’s got to be a reasonable amount. Now, I don’t know if it’s $500 or
$1,000, something, just in case they won’t keep their fence up or something like that.” This item was passed on for more discussion and investigation before a decision.
10. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution in support of retaining the name “Pete Patterson Fossil Park” of the fossil park located at Highway 34 at the North Sulphur River in Ladonia – Commissioner Precinct 4. Judge Cunningham stated “I reached out to a bunch of people, and
apparently, my understanding is that the name Ladonia Fossil Park is what’s been used for the last few decades, and that there’s people all over the world who’ve had the fossil park marketed to them and participate in it. And there’s a group out there, and they don’t use the Pete Patterson name, and if that was used, it may cause confusion.” Pete Patterson was a former state representative who died in 2017. The park has been known for years as Ladonia Fossil Park. Justin Miller, mayor of Ladonia stated “I come up here because I believe the citizens would benefit more from it just being called Ladonia Fossil Park. It’s been
Ladonia Fossil Park my entire life. The state recognized it as Ladonia Fossil Park. But we depend heavily on the tourism we get from being called Ladonia Fossil Park.” Judge Cunningham stated “And I reached out to Ladonia, and I got response back, and the response back was, a lot of people didn’t know who he was. And people told me that it had never been known as the Pete Patterson Fossil Park. So I’ve got these facts here, and I’ve got some stuff here, and I don’t know what the facts are.
And I don’t shoot from the hip. I like to know what the facts are before I make a decision on something.” This item was passed on for more discussion and investigation.
11. Discussion and possible action regarding Fannin County Burn Ban – County Judge. After last week’s Commissioners Meeting there was confusion over the status of the burn ban, which the Commissioners removed and told citizens to call the Sheriff's Department for approval to burn. Judge Cunningham re-instated the burn ban for 7 days the next day. This item was passed on with no decision as to future burn bans.
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Pennington sentenced to 30 years for child pornography
Press Release - On February 26th, 2026, the Fannin County District Attorney’s Office secured a three-decade prison sentence for the offenses of Failure of Sex Offender’s Duty to Register, and two counts of Possession of Child Pornography in the case against Christopher Pennington, 41, of Honey Grove. The Honorable Judge Tillett sentenced the defendant to 30 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Pennington is a registered sex offender who had paroled out of prison in 2022 after serving time for Indecency with Child by Sexual Contact. In July of 2024, Sergeant Pruitt with the Honey Grove Police Department received a tip that child pornography had been uploaded to an online social media website from a computer that was located in Honey Grove. Sergeant Pruitt’s investigation found that person using the internet
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Go to https://www.
co.fannin.tx.us/ The burn ban status is announced at the top of the website.
12. Discussion and possible action to approve future Fannin County office locations upon completion of the Fannin County Justice Center – Commissioner Precinct 1. Approved, see the inserted chart on this page for new, approved locations.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
13. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge.
14. Construction; Courthouse repairs and Justice Center – County Judge. Commissioner Waggoner reported on the Justice Center issues. “And we’ve got one more issue that we will have to address again pretty soon before we get too many major events happening, and there’s the drainage on the north side of the building. Because it’s still going to hold water. North and west.”
15. County budget and revenue sources
County Judge 16. Fannin County roads, water issues and risk
that was accessing child pornography belonged to registered sex offender Christopher Pennington. Police were able to obtain the pornographic images and determined that they came from the account owned by Pennington. When Pennington was questioned about the child porn and social media account, he admitted to having the account and also that he had child porn on his electronic device. Possessing the child porn and being on social media were both direct violations of his sex offender registration requirements.
During the sentencing hearing, lead prosecutor Vanessa Vice was able to show the Judge that the defendant knew that he was not supposed to have the account and also knew that the images were of young children. Further, it was presented to the Court that the Defendant was sending messages to another individual and exchanging
assessment – County Judge. Clay Clemons asked on ZOOM “if there was there any way possible the commissioners could give reports each meeting on what roads they have worked on and what roads they plan to work on next? That way, citizens could stay informed.”
Commissioner Waggoner responded “It changes from day to day, and it could change from hour to hour. Depending on what the emergencies are in different situations. So it’s near impossible to do that.”
17. Solar, wind, battery energy storage systems and Fire Marshal – County Judge. Savoy resident Virginia Beavers spoke regarding the BESS located in Savoy. “And in my email, I stated that they had a storm water permit, but it was for the wrong location. And it was thrown back by the TCEQ, so they don’t have a legitimate storm water permit at this point. Also, they need to have a pollution prevention plan. So, in other words, if they need to change out their coolant in their batteries or something, they need to have a procedure and a plan on how they’re going to do that, and what they’re going to do with those chemicals. That would pollute the water, the storm water runoff, which would end up, you know, in the groundwater. That’s what I’m here for. I’m not here to be combative, I’m not here to create problems,
images of child porn through this website.
ADA Vice stated that “we commend the Court for handing down a strong sentence that was well deserved. The Defendant was still on parole for sexually abusing children when he reoffended. He knew he was not supposed to have these images or share them online. We are grateful to the Honey Grove Police Department for their hard work investigating this case and for obtaining all of the evidence needed to secure the sentence handed down by Judge Tillett.”
“Repeat offenders of this nature are a danger to our children and our community.
A sentence like the one given today ensures that the defendant cannot continue to prey on children and puts those that consume and create such awful material on notice that they will be aggressively prosecuted”, said First Assistant District Attorney Nathan Young.
I’m here to come up with solutions for what hasn’t been done, or wasn’t done right, or needs to be corrected.”
18. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge Adjourn
The weekly Fannin County Commissioners meeting is recorded on video via Zoom. This recording also includes an audio transcript to the right so you are able to read what was actually said and the details/discussions of each agenda item. The length of the meetings makes it unfeasible to report every comment made on every agenda item. Scan this QR code with your phone camera and it will link you to the Fannin County Commissioners Court Audio and transcribed Recordings. Tim
You can also go to: https://www.co.fannin.tx.us/ Click on the link that says Commissioners’ Court Meetings
The Fannin County Leader Deadline is Thursdays @ Noon
Fannin County Judge
I want to thank all of my supporters who worked so hard for this election and all the folks who voted for me.
We’re going to have to do it again on May 26. To all the folks who voted for another candidate, I’d like to invite you to consider me in the runoff. Please get to know me, ask questions about me, don’t rely on hearsay, find out for yourself.
Respectfully, H Compton for
3/10/26
“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”
Smith’s Cafe
Smith’s Cafe south of the Red River Bridge north of Bonham on 78 in the 1950’s. Reportly it was later moved across the highway and became Crain’s Cafe. Steve Allbritten reports that his dad sold the original service station, grocery store and cafe to the Crain’s in 1963. Two months later everything burned.
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2026 Fannin County Republican Primary
TxDOT Project Box
Paris, Texas -- Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin County for the week starting March 2, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues
Bonham State Park, Park Road 24. Park Road 24 in 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 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 completed 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 2105. Contractor will be performing bridge replacement work on CR 2105 bridge located at Robert Springs Tributary. The bridge will be closed in both directions beginning March 05, 2026, and will remain closed until July 2026. Road closure signs are installed on the roads leading to the project to inform drivers. Drivers can use CR 2110 and CR 2100 as an alternate route.
FM 2029. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform seal coat preparation work on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Various locations in Fannin County. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform pothole repair and sign work on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
New SNAP Purchase Restrictions Take Effect April 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that they can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards in Texas starting April 1, 2026.
“Texas is leading the way in aligning SNAP benefits with healthier food options,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “By implementing these changes, we encourage better nutrition and ensure this program helps families access nutritional food. I thank the Trump Administration and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for their work to strengthen this program and better serve Texans.”
The new restrictions prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy, gum or sweetened drinks, including beverages made with water
that contain 5 grams or more of added sugar or any amount of artificial sweetener. The restrictions also apply to fruit, raisins and nuts that have been candied, crystalized, glazed or coated with chocolate, yogurt or caramel.
“I thank Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature for taking action to improve long-term health outcomes for SNAP recipients,” HHS Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth said. “These changes will lead to healthier food choices and support the development of healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.”
Last year, Gov. Abbott submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) requesting a waiver to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase sweetened drinks and candy.
The 89th Texas Legislature outlined the SNAP purchase
restrictions in Senate Bill 379, which Gov. Abbott signed into law. FNS approved the waiver in August 2025. HHSC is making Texans aware of the changes through educational material in local offices, the HHS website and social media. Retailers and other SNAP stakeholders can find resources with messages, posters and graphics in English and Spanish to help educate SNAP recipients about the upcoming limitations. SNAP is a federal program administered by HHSC that provides food assistance to approximately 3.3 million low-income Texans. Benefits allow SNAP recipients to purchase foods like fruits and vegetables, meats, cereals, milk, plants and garden seeds. Visit the SNAP Food Benefits webpage or dial 2-11 to learn about SNAP and other programs and services.
There will be one position to be filled this year for Board of Directors. If you are interested is running for the board please see qualification below.
The Board of Directors consists of five persons that are elected by the credit union members during the annual meeting. Each term length is three years. There is a Board meeting held monthly and each member is expected to attend if at all possible.
Becoming an officer of the credit union is a serious commitment. As a prospective officer, you are expected to be financially sound. Therefore, prior to being accepted as a nominee, you are required to sign a release for a credit report and a background check. If elected or appointed, you will also be required to sign a Code of Ethics.
Confirm your interest in running for the Board of Directors by SIGNING A RELEASE FORM AND RETURNING IT TO THE CREDIT UNION OFFICE OR TO A NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER NO LATER THAN March 18, 2026.
For an application, please contact Bekkie Cobb at 903-583-8131.
www.fannincu.com
Fannin County Judge Republican primary race heads to runoff between H Compton and John Tynan
BONHAM, Texas (KXII) - The Republican primary race for Fannin County Judge is headed for a runoff between H Compton and John Tynan.
The campaign has centered around the controversial courthouse restoration project’s problems that resulted in several indictments that were dismissed.
Incumbent Judge Newt Cunningham was in third place, getting just over 22% of the vote, falling 67 votes short of the runoff election. H Compton got 36% of the vote and John Tynan got 23% of the vote. Copyright 2026 KXII. All rights reserved.
2026 Texas European Vacation
VW Road Trip - Bonham Stop March 18
March 16–20, 2026 | Texas Event Overview
The 2026 Texas European Vacation VW Road Trip is a Spring Break caravan of classic Volkswagen Beetles and Buses traveling across Texas to visit cities that share names with cities in Europe. The event blends automotive history, Texas geography, and visual storytelling, creating a rolling festival. Why This Is Newsworthy
l Dozen of vintage, air-cooled Volkswagens on Texas highways
l Strong visual appeal for TV, print, and digital media
l Human-interest stories featuring families and lifelong VW enthusiasts
l Unique cultural angle highlighting Texas towns with European names Event History
• 2025: El Camino Real de los Tejas — Laredo to San Augustine (30+ vehicles)
• 2024: US Route 67 — Texarkana to Presidio Media Opportunities
• Ride-alongs, interviews, and rolling footage
• Community stops and local storytelling opportunities
New Fossil Park is Now Open
March 2026
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Lake Ralph Hall - The new Ladonia Fossil Park is now open for fossil hunting between dawn and dusk.
A grand opening event is planned for later this year. The park includes a covered pavilion with picnic tables and a paved pathway to the river, with benches along the way. Fossil hunters are asked to pack out
what they pack in and respect posted guidelines. Fossil hunting is not permitted in the Mitigation Area west of the park. Updates will be provided on the project website and social media (Facebook and X).
ence, 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 Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for IMMEDIATE openings for CNC 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
Text: Located approximately two miles south of Red River, Mulberry was established in the early 1880s as a small farming community. One of the first settlers in Mulberry was Civil War CaptainThomas Lightfoot and his family from Alabama, who bought several thousand acres of land along Red River. In 1883, Thomas Lightfoot donated land to the Mulberry community to be used for a cemetery and a one-room school. Eventually, Mulberry school closed and half of its property was sold by D. B. Deupree in 1951 to the cemetery. Joe C. Denton paid for the land as a gift to the community. The oldest part of the cemetery is located on the north end overlooking Mulberry bottom. The first recorded burial on the property was that of two-year-old Allis May, in 1876. Other early burials date as far back as 1881. In the northwest corner of the original burial ground is the Mexican section shaded with trees. The first Mexican family to come to Mulberry was Ferman and Rossaria Portillo and their three children in 1902. Over the years the community experienced multiple natural disasters which took several lives. Some of these events include: the 1905 flooding of Mulberry bottom, 1919 Mulberry cyclone and the 1959 tornado which destroyed many of the tombstones and cemetery fence. There are several war veterans buried in the cemetery including the only known buried civil war veteran B. F. Mosley. All veterans are honored by the main gate entrance flag pole, which is set in a concrete stand embedded with the veterans of foreign wars emblem. A cross and monument stand on the midpoint between the original burial ground
Notice of a Public Hearing before the Commissioners Court
am April 2, 2026. The Commissioners Court will consider: Change of Zoning: from A&R, Agriculture & Ranching District to, RE, Rural Estate singlefamily District.
a. PID# 81853, 1478 CR 2960, TX, Dodd City,75446. Legal description: A0876 E PETTIGREW, ACRES 17.546
Future use: Proposed subdivision of Nine (9), one (1) + acre residential lots. 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 3 business days prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. develpoment@fanninco.net Any protests must be received by Development Services before 9:00am on Saturday April 11, 2026. 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 Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission
3/10/26
Notice is hereby given that the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing on: Thursday, April 2, 2026, starting at 8:30am, in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. Followed by a Commissioner Court public hearing at 8:50am, April 14, 2026. The Lake Zoning Commission will consider: Change of Zoning: from A&R, Agriculture & Ranching District to, RE, Rural Estate singlefamily District.
a. PID# 81853, 1478 CR 2960, TX, Dodd City,75446. Legal description: A0876 E PETTIGREW, ACRES 17.546
Future use: Proposed subdivision of Nine (9), one (1) + acre residential lots.
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. develpoment@fanninco.net Any protests must be received by Development Services before 9:00am on Saturday April 11, 2026. 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/
3/10/26
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2430 Albert Broadfoot St. Bonham, TX Services - Sundays 10:15 a.m.
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No Bible Study Hour 1st Worship Service 9:30a10:30a
Breakfast 10:30a-11a 2nd Worship Service 11a-12p 913 S. 5th Street Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3910 www.info@cbcbonham.org
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 903-583-8519
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
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Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227
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
West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX
Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215
Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734
Leonard Church of Christ 323 S US Highway
69 Leonard Texas 75452 (903) 919-0727
Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155
Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606
Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447
Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996
Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989
Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484
Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344
Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446
Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy
82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas I must admit there have been times that I have refrained from teaching about the importance of giving out of the fear of being misunderstood. We live in a time when TV preachers and the like have caused a lot of people to be very skeptical of any sermon or biblical teaching about money and giving. However, Jesus talked often about money. It is estimated that 15% of His teachings related to money. 16 of His 38 parables were related to money. Jesus understood that money is a primary litmus test for spiritual health and was directly related to the condition of a person’s true heart. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21) So, as you think about your relationship with money, what does it say about your true priorities as well as the condition of your heart? The fact is that everything we think we own actually belong to God. The Bible says, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fulness, the world and those who dwell therein.” (Psalm 24:1) I would like to challenge you that when you look at your bank account(s) to ask God to help you view all of your money, whether it be little or much, with an eternal perspective. Ask God to help you see it all through His eyes.
Congregational
For His Glory, Lyn and Lissa
Congregational Church-corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 682-201-8795
of Jesus
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412
Sunday Morning Re-Wind
Life’s Too Short Not to Spread the Gospel
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St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155
Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518
Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (972) 890-4014
First Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463
First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378
First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314
Grace Methodist Church 2430 Albert Broadfoot, Bonham 903-494-0227
Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas
Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508
McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455
Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146
Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870
St. Paul CME Church 801 E. 6th St. Bonham, TX 75418 903-864-8768
Virginia Point United Methodist Church 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX
Non-Denominational
Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527
Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM)
The Way Christian Fellowship. 308 E Fowler St, Savoy Tx 75479
Pentecostal
SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025
First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014
Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325
United Pentecostal
Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346
United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627
This week’s devotion comes from Colossians chapter 4. The most important elements of clearly proclaiming the Gospel are found in how we, as believers, act towards those who are unbelievers. We see two very important principles in this chapter. First, we should show discernment and wisdom in our walk with the Lord toward the lost and dying world. Our words and actions should be consistent, over time, and with each other, in order to clearly spread the Gospel message. Secondly, we must use our time wisely. Each and every moment of our lives is important, and we should take full advantage of each moment in our service
for the Lord. Paul was very much aware of this, having been beaten, imprisoned, and shipwrecked throughout the course of his ministry. This perspective inspired him to boldly declare his faith and trust in Christ, and to share his faith with others no matter what opposition he would face. We must remember that our time on this earth is short. At any moment, we will are meet our Lord and Saviour face to face. As believers, we ought to be motivated by the fact that those who are lost will die, separated from Jesus Christ, unless they hear and receive the Gospel message. Some may not be receptive to it, but if we sow the Gospel seed, then our efforts will not be in vain.
In 1749, Charles Wesley wrote this classic hymn that should be our prayer when we go to spread the Gospel. “Give me the faith which can remove and sink the mountain to a plain; give me the childlike praying love Which longs to build Thy house again; Thy love, let it my heart o’er pow’r, and all my simple soul devour. My talents, gifts, and graces, Lord, into Thy blessed hands receive; and let me live to preach Thy Word, and let me to Thy glory live; my every sacred moment spend in publishing the sinner’s Friend.” Bro. Josh Stevenson
A Closer Look At Worship
By Mike Dickison Minister
for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
A closer look at worship will enrich our humility, reverence and service to God Almighty. There are several Greek words for the English word ‘worship’. We will consider three of them in this brief article. The first Greek word translated as ‘worship’ is ‘proskuneo’. It means to prostrate oneself in homage or to humble oneself before another. We humble ourselves before our Creator. We encourage our young people to “remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1). Brother John records “worship(‘proskuneo’) him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters” (Revelation 14:7). The Ethiopean eunuch “had come to Jerusalem for to worship(‘proskuneo’)” (Acts 8:27), and did not know Jesus, so Philip “preached unto him, Jesus” (Acts 8:35). God desires for us to worship in knowledge of who we are worshipping, how we are worshiping, and why we are worshipping. The Lord speaks of worship, “God is a Spirit: and they that worship(‘proskuneo’) him must worship(‘proskuneo’) him in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). We must humble ourselves before God and prostrate in homage according to truth, that is God’s word (John 17:17) and in spirit, that is with our mind/ heart. The Devil would have us to fail at proper worship. He tried to tempt Jesus by saying, “If thou therefore wilt worship(‘proskuneo’) me, all shall be thine” (Luke 4:7). Jesus responded by
saying “it is written, ‘Thou shalt worship(‘proskuneo’) the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve’” (Luke 4:8). Let us humble ourselves before the One and Only God.
The second Greek word translated as worship is ‘sebomai’. The word is defined as, ‘to revere and adore. The word ‘reverend’ is only used one time in the King James Version of scripture. The term reverend is used for God, “holy and reverend is His name” (Psalm 111:9). We must show reverence to God. Lydia reverenced God and was obedient to the gospel (Acts 16:14-15). She was “a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped(‘sebomai’) God” (Acts 16:14). Some desire to show reverence and adoration to something other than God. Demetrius wanted everyone to ‘adore and reverence’ the idol of a false goddess, Diana (Acts 19:24-27). He said that their “craft is in danger to be set at nought, but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth(‘sebomai’)” (Acts 19:27). Some want to be thought of as reverencing and adoring God, but do not want to teach what God commands. Jesus said that “in vain they do worship(‘sebomai’) me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men” (Matthew 15:9). The last Greek word in this article to be translated for worhip is ‘latreuo’. It means to serve or do the service. Paul, speaking of spiritual matters, said, “we are the circumcision, which worship(‘latreuo’) God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh”(Philippians 3:3). We serve God with our spirit, that is our rational soul. This is the reason Paul is directed to pen the words, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8). Luke records the words of Paul as “this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship(‘latreuo’) I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets” (Acts 24:14). Paul was referring to his service to God. Some want to serve, to worship, something other than the Lord our Creator. Stephen said that God “gave them up to worship(‘latreuo’) the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?” (Acts 7:42). When we, as God’s children, go and WORSHIP, let us be reminded that in our WORSHIP we are humbling ourselves before the Almighty God, reverencing and adoring the Matchless Eternal One, and serving the Lord our God.
Soccer '26 slates concluding in March for Bonham squads
HG boys' hoops staff gets props, Daniels on all-district first squad
Honey Grove senior Jarrmez Daniels made the first team and new leader Landon Cope and his Warriors staff earned the coaching superlative to lead Fannin County recipients in the All-District 14-2A boys' basketball awards for 2026. Second-team selections included Sam Rayburn senior Deacon Russell, Honey Grove senior Lane Foster and Trenton sophomore Nolan Strahm. Honorable mentions were senior Carson Reese, junior Keaton Totty, senior Luke Bryant, senior Zachary Wolfe and senior Andrew Finney from Honey Grove; Sam Rayburn seniors Cash Mason, Derrick Wiley, Reese Amlin, Reed Amlin and Jamison Dorris; Trenton senior Zac Phifer, sophomore Tyler Davis, sophomore Aron Martinez. Academic all-district included: Honey Grove's Jarrmez Daniels, Carson Reese, Lane Foster, Adal Martinez, Jaxon Little, Zachary Wolfe, Luke Bryant, Kobe Patt; Sam Rayburn's Deacon Russell, Reese Amlin, Reed Amlin, Derrick Wiley, Jamison Dorris, Conner Rich, Cash Mason, Jaxson Throneberry; Trenton's Brody Wren, Evan Elston, Nolan Strahm, Aron Martinez, Tyler Davis, Kayden Aviles.
Only Honey Grove of the three Fannin County teams in the district reached the postseason. The Warriors, the district's No. 2 Division-II seed, made their sixth-straight trip, reaching the bi-district round -- where district champion Tom Bean and fellow postseason qualifiers Whitewright and Merit Bland also exited.
LT boys extend historic hoops run
By Rich Hilliard
Leonard defeated Edgewood, 5451, in a Region II-3A Division-II boys' basketball semifinal at Rockwall-Heath High School on March 3.
The Tigers advanced to play Paradise in the regional finals. It equates Leonard's deepest postseason run in boys' basketball since 2022's first-time regional quarterfinal advance -- then the third round of the playoffs.
The Tigers reached the current third round with a 73-60 area-round defeat of Cedar Hill Trinity Leadership at Nevada Community High School on Feb. 27.
In the bi-district round, Leonard posted a 69-38 win over Prairiland in the Farmersville Arena on Feb. 23. The Tigers entered the postseason -its third-straight -- as the undefeated District 11-3A champion.
Hornets
hoops
By Rich Hilliard
Dodd City lost to defending champion Broaddus, 51-27, in a Class 1A Division-I State girls' basketball semifinal on March 3 at Frankston High School
It equated the Lady Hornets' first trip to the State basketball girls' semifinals -- since going undefeated en route to winning the 1A girls' title in 2021.
Dodd City (28-9) doubled up Slocum, 48-24, in the Region III-1A Division-I girls' basketball championship on Feb. 27 at Mineola High School to advance. Broaddus defeated Brookeland, 56-50.
The Lady Hornets bested May, 4636, on Feb. 24 in a Region III-1A Division-I semifinal at Azle High School. In the area round, Dodd City topped Perrin-Whitt 42-32 at Sanger High School on Feb. 20, after defeating Sulphur Bluff, 58-37 at Rivercrest High School on Feb. 16 in the bidistrict round.
Bonham's Colby Taylor (20) watches as teammate Angel Avila lifts his leg to control the ball on Feb. 21 during District 11-4A boys' soccer inside Bonham's Warrior Stadium.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Alondra Montano (14) controls the ball on Feb. 21 during District 11-4A girls' soccer inside Bonham's Warrior Stadium.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Jorge Carcamo (5) leaps in pursuit of the ball as teammate Angel Avila (17) watches on Feb. 21 during District 11-4A boys' soccer inside Bonham's Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
By Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Angely Cruz (16) keeps control of the ball on Feb. 21 during District 11-4A girls' soccer inside Bonham's Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Angel Avila (17) fends off an opposing player to maintain possession of the ball as teammate Jario Rios (14) watches on Feb. 21 during District 11-4A boys' soccer inside Bonham's Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Chelsea Hinds (2) avoids a handball call and keeps control of the ball on Feb. 21 during District 11-4A girls' soccer inside Bonham's Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Story and photos by Rich Hilliard
New Honey Grove head boys' basketball coach Landon Cope watches from the sideline on Jan. 22, 2026, during District 14-2A boys' basketball in Honey Grove.
Honey Grove's Jarrmez Daniels (4) looks to drive to the basket on Jan. 22, 2026, during District 14-2A boys' basketball in Honey Grove.
Honey Grove's Lane Foster (12) drives inside the 3-point arc on Jan. 22, 2026, during District 14-2A boys' basketball in Honey Grove.
Sam Rayburn's Deacon Russell inbounds the ball on Jan. 14, 2025, during District 14-2A boys' basketball in Trenton.
Trenton's Nolan Strahm (top middle of photo) and teammate Landry Bowman (20) attempt to take the ball away from Sam Rayburn's Cash Mason (21) on Jan. 14, 2025, during District 14-2A boys' basketball at Trenton.
OBITUARIES
Douglas Leon Clark
Douglas Leon Clark, age 80, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. He lived in Bonham, Texas and was a former resident of Granbury, Texas.
Doug was born on May 9, 1945, in Garland to Wesley and Beth Clark. He graduated from Garland High School and went on to become a master electrician. After retirement, he started a successful lawn care business and enjoyed spending time with his family.
While living in Granbury, he was a member of the Stonewater Church. Doug made many friends in his Life Group before moving back to Bonham in recent years.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Beth Clark, sister, Betty Dennis, brother Mike Clark, and granddaughter Avery Grace Clark.
Doug is survived by his sister, Tina Ward; son Joe D Clark and wife Deanne; son, Randy Clark and wife Julie; grandchildren, Hope Liebel and husband Landon and Hanah Titsworth and husband Ryan, Bree Clark and Cole Clark; great-grandchildren, Ella, Phoebe, River, Lili, and Huxley.
A celebration of life will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity Baptist Church in Bonham, March 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
Mickey Dean Davis
Mickey Dean Davis, 79, Bonham, Texas died February 26, 2026 at the Veterans Affairs in Bonham. She was born on February 9, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to George and Geraldine Gassman.
Proud Army veteran of the women’s Army Corp.
Mickey dedicated her life to raising her family and growing her artisan jewelry business Mickey D’s with her loving husband of 50 years, John.
Preceded in death by her parents, George and Geraldine, her husband John, her siblings, George Wilburn II, Anthony Jerome and Nelson Elliott. She is survived by her children, Clint Davis, Dene Garcia, Shena Timmons, and Jonathan Davis; grandchildren, Shelby, Joshua, Ashlynn, Jadyn, Forrest, and Hunter; great-grandchildren, Kairi and Dalton; siblings, Nancy Reader, Hal Gassman, Michelle Dyson, and Eric Gassman.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com. Rest in Peace Mother. May you allow the angels to see you smile and hear your laugh, until we meet again. I love you. Love, Shena
Mable London
Mable London, 90, of Bonham, Texas passed away on March 1, 2026, at Clyde Cosper in Bonham. She was born on August 8, 1935, the daughter of William Thorton Hailey and Melviney Weaver Hailey. Mable lived a life full of purpose and compassion, leaving a legacy that will be remembered by all who knew her.
Mable was united in marriage to William Randall London on December 19, 1955. Together, they shared many loving years ranching, until his passing in 2005.
Mable’s devotion to her family was unwavering, and she found joy in the roles of wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bonham for many years.
Mable proudly graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, and a Master of Science from Texas A&M Commerce. She dedicated many years as the Home Demonstration Agent for Fannin County. She also managed the cafeteria at Bonham ISD for numerous years and later dedicated many years to Bonham VA as a dietitian.
Mable is preceded in death by her parents, William and Melviney Hailey, beloved husband William Randall London, son John Randall London, grandson Patrick Lantz, and siblings, William Hailey, Richard Hailey, Lester Hailey, Betty Clevenger, and Johnny Hailey.
She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Stroud and husband Billy, Beth Hannes and husband Kevin, and Hailey Dent and husband Kevin; granddaughters, Jennifer Medina and Jill Beaton; grandsons, Clint Jones, James Hannes, and Ryan Lantz; great grandchildren, Maddox, Asher, William, Olivia, Eloise, and Thomas; along with numerous Hailey nieces and nephews. Mable London will be deeply missed, but her spirit will forever remain in our hearts.
Funeral services in honor of Mable London were held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00AM She was laid to rest at Willow Wild Cemetery.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
Chris Garcia Channing
Chris Garcia Channing of Commerce, Texas passed away February 26, 2026. Chris was born November 21, 1945 in Bogota, Colombia. Chris received her Associates degree, and later began working for Business Task Administration and ABI as their Office Manager.
She is survived by her Son, William Channing Jr. of Honey Grove, Texas and Partner Chris Whitaker of Campbell, Texas.
A Graveside Service was held at 10:00 AM,Tuesday, March 3,2026, at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Texas.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells. com
Mary Elizabeth Woodruff
Mary Elizabeth Woodruff, lover of Jesus, wife, mother, sister, teacher, and friend moved from this world to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Mary was born on September 28, 1941 in Bonham, Texas. She married Pete Woodruff in 1961, was mother to Jeff Woodruff and Jenny Woodruff Holmans, and spent her life taking care of family and teaching the students that she dearly loved. Scripture was life-giving to Mary. Several verses could be seen throughout her home and she loved anything that made her think of her blessings. Cardinals also made her very happy and they became her official symbol.
Mary is survived by her son, Jeff (Diane) Woodruff, and daughter Jenny Holmans; brother Mike (Patty) Kincaid; sister Margaret (James) Melton; grandchildren Kyle (Rachel) Woodruff; Emily Douglas; Wes (Sarah) McElroy; Briana McElroy; Drew Holmans; Whitney Holmans; Alie Holmans; Zachary (Rachel) Holmans; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Service was held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2pm at the Methodist Church in Trenton, TX.
Johnnie Joseph Kay
Johnnie Joseph Kay, age 96, passed away March 1, 2026, at his home in Windom, Texas, surrounded by his family. Johnnie was born October 24, 1929, in Cookville, Texas, a son of the late John H. and Minnie M. Kay. He graduated from Talco School in 1948. He served in the Army at Panama during the Korean Conflict. He received his Bachelors in Agriculture and Science in 1955 from ETSTC. He received his master’s in education in 1958 from ETSC and completed a 60 hour Administration Certificate in 1966 from ETSU. Johnnie married Garland Ann Cameron on March 26, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2016. He taught school at Chapel Hill, Midway, and Harts Bluff in Titus County. Johnnie was principal, Coach, and Educator at Ector, Texas from 19661969. He was Superintendent and Educator at Windom, Texas from 1969-1986. He was Superintendent at Savoy from 1986-1989. He retired from Education in December 1989. He then worked for the FCSWCD for several years.
Johnnie is survived by daughters, Julia (Mark) Gilbreath, Jackie (Roger) Joyce, Jennifer (Rhett) Fendley; sons John (Kim) Kay and Joe (Deanna) Kay. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Alexis (John) Flowers, Megan (John) McCraw, Brooke (Barrett) Parten, Jacob (Amy) Kay, Zachary Kay, Kayla (Benji) Hall, Kayleb Kay, Cameron (Carter) Allen, Carsyn (Zach) Blasengame, Nixon Fendley, Scotland Fendley, Crue Fendley; great-grandchildren: Sonora Flowers, Deacon Flowers, Calum McCraw, Marley McCraw, Phoenix Hall, and Eliana Hall. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Lavonne (Skippy) Randle and Valeria (Bob) Ranhofer along with many nieces and nephews. Johnnie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, grandson Jarrett Joyce, great-grandson Gideon Hall, and all his siblings.
A funeral service was held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Burial followed at 2:30 PM at Gladewater Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Pallbearers were Jacob Kay, Zachary Kay, Kayleb Kay, Crue Fendley, Deacon Flowers, and Rhett Fendley. Honorary Pallbearers were Calum McCraw, Phoenix Hall, Roger Joyce, and Mark Gilbreath. Johnnie was of Baptist Faith.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
803 East Main Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-2291
God’s Garden: God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
Fishin’ Report
TAKE A KID FISHING or Hunting!
Week of March 5, 2026
Bois d’Arc FAIR. Normal stain; 57 degrees; 2.41 below pool. Water temperature is ranging from 5162 degrees. The morning bass bite is slow, then improves after a few hours. Squarebill crankbaits are fair around old ponds in 3-4 feet of water. Spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, flukes and stick baits are very good around big laydowns or bushes in 2-4 feet. Crappie are slow as fish transition to the mouths of coves and river channels. Fish are primarily in prespawn patterns, and should begin to spawn within the next few weeks. Report by River Bottom Boys Guide Service. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 60 degrees; 1.34 feet below pool. The hybrid striper and white bass bite is good. We were seeing big schools of fish on different parts of the lake that are feeding on huge schools of threadfin shad. Swimbaits and slabs are working best in 10-30 feet. Small pieces of cut bait have been working best in shallow water. Trophy sized catfish have been feeding well. We are seeing consistent catches of 40 pounds and up on most trips. Fresh cut bait in 3-25 feet is the ticket. Crappie have been decent on the 2 mile bridge in 15-20 feet on jigs. The largemouth bite has been better than average over the last two weeks. Good numbers of larger fish have been caught in shallow water on soft plastics. Texoma FAIR. Water stained; 50 degrees; 0.16 feet above pool. The striper bite is inconsistent due to the fluctuating weather, but the forecast is looking like spring from here on. Look to find the striper in 10-20 feet on points and structure casting swimbaits. There are a lot of fish in the open water 40-65 feet, deadsticking flukes over the active fish. We should start seeing a transition into a bait bite within the next week or two. Catfish remain scattered in the open water 45-65 feet, drifting medium to large cut baits such as gizzard shad or drum has been the ticket! Look for fish laying on the bottom using electronics. Crappie have been holding on structure and ledges in 20-25 feet of water, but be looking for them to be on the move to shallower water as the warm weather continues this week.
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HAY FOR SALE
Mixed Grass Square Bales $3.00 per bale. Call or text 469-422-2348
Texas Lake Levels +/as of 3/5/26
Benbrook -4.15
Bois d’Arc Lake -2.49
Bonham- 2.52
Bridgeport -4.72
Cedar Creek-3.89
FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
Position: Fannin County Judge’s Office has an immediate opening for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with great interpersonal skills to assist in the administrative operations of the office.
Duties: Legal secretary to assist County Judge and staff with paperwork, including preparing and maintaining documents and making filings. Position will be working up to 20 hours a week, variable time, at a pay rate of up to $25 an hour depending on experience.
Qualifications: Necessary skills include word processing, computer competency, proofreading, filing, scheduling and copying.
Requirements: High school diploma acceptable. Valid and active driver’s license. Must pass pre-employment background check. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Computer proficiency required.
Benefits: Retirement, vacation, PTO, and paid holidays.
Application is available on the Fannin County website: www.co.fannin.tx.us under Job Openings, or may be picked up at the Judge’s office: 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive, Ste. 214, Bonham TX 75418. Completed application and resume must be submitted in writing via fax, mail, email or in person directly to:
Fannin County Judge Fannin County Courthouse
101 East Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite 214 Bonham, Texas 75418
903-583-7455 Office
903-583-7811 Fax countyjudge@fanninco.net
Closing Date: Open until filled 3/10/26
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 Breece - 281-832-8116
Soleil - 903-505-0250
God Bless You!
Manna House Food Pantry
When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.
Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham
(across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-583-3910
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT
PERMIT NO. WQ0016934001
APPLICATION. S2 Land Development, LLC, 10003 Technology Boulevard West, Dallas, Texas 75220; and John B. Alexander, Lauralyn Mac Alexander, and Rodney M. Alexander, P.O. Box 245, Trenton, Texas 75490; have applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0016934001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0148881) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed an annual average flow of 1,250,000 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility will be located approximately 250 feet northwest of the intersection of County Road 4465 and State Highway 121, near the city of Trenton, in Fannin County, Texas 75490. The discharge route will be from the plant site to Pot Rack Creek, thence to Indian Creek, thence to Pilot Grove Creek, thence to Lake Lavon. TCEQ received this application on January 23, 2026. The permit application will be available for viewing and copying at Trenton City Hall, 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, in Fannin County, Texas prior to the date this notice is published in the newspaper. The application and associated notices are available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications
This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-96.375522,33.406813&level=18
ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.
TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.
Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period.
MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from S2 Land Development, LLC, John B. Alexander, Lauralyn Mac Alexander, and Rodney M. Alexander at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Jacob Duncan, P.E., KimleyHorn, at 682-386-1787.
Issuance Date: February 26, 2026
CLASSIFIEDS
ESTATE SALES
ESTATE SALE March 12 & 13, 8-5pm March 14, 8-2pm
2780 E. FM 1396
Ivanhoe, TX Living room set, 2 queen beds, freezer, refrigerator, handicap items, baking items galore and so much more! Come see us.
GARAGE SALES
SALE
2005 S. Village Dr. Bonham
March 14 @ 8am
Mostly women’s clothes, size small to 2X. Craft supplies, Christmas Decor.
3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE!
March 19, 20 & 21
March 19: 3-8
March 20: 8-5
March 21: 8-Noon 3593 N FM 1743
Windom, TX 75492 Furniture, Clothes of all sizes, Nik Naks, Kitchen Items and so Much More! Come shop, support and be a part of something special!
LOST ITEMS
LOST WALLET
Please return brown leather Harley Davidson wallet with all important cards. You can keep the money. Text or leave a message. 903421-4239
Return to Bonham Library. Thank You.
MISCELLANEOUS
A PAW UP
Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.
FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes Closet Valley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
HANDY ANDY VENTURES,LLC Drywall Repairs, Painting, Carpentry, Remodeling. No Job Too Small. 40 yrs. Experience. References. Call 352-208-8832
STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL
Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-583-7888. “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. Firewood! Call Jose Vazquez at 903-2275898.
$350 1-½”
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
CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS
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PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
TREES and MÁS
Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Roofing- Metal or Shingles, Indoor or Outdoor Remodeling & Repairs. House Painting. Pressure Washing. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903-2276940, 903-227-8369 or 903-486-2868.
App House Leveling & Foundation repair Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860
PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 45+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION
The following vehicles will be sold at public auction on March 17, 2026 at 9:00 am, at Bill’s Auto Body & Wrecker Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418. 2008 FORD 2016 TOYOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to he held at HWY 56 Storage Ranch at 8280 TX-56, Savoy, TX 75479 on March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at anytime before the sale. Unit item sold as-is to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of space of the following tenant - Lonnie Brooks: 1994 GMC TruckUndriveable
REAL ESTATE
HOUSE FOR RENT
2 / 1, carport, central A/C & heat, $1,000 per month. First & last month rent. For application, view on request and appointment. Call 903-815-2403
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.
3 BEDROOM + 1 BATH HOUSE - HONEY GROVE
All-electric with 1-bay parking garage. Includes small storage w/ concrete floor and secure double deadbolt locking door. Rent: $1,200/month Deposit: $500. Located at East Commerce & South 14th Street. Text for more info: 903-227-6133
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PUBLIC NOTICE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE A NEW ARTICLE 12.12 “PARKING ON UNIMPROVED SURFACES PROHIBITED,” REGULATING PARKING ON EXISTING DRIVEWAYS; PROVIDING INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY PER DAY FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER/SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC NOTICE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF LEONARD CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 1, “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” ARTICLE 1.12, “PARKS AND RECREATION,” DIVISION 1 “GENERALLY,” BY ADDING SECTION 1.12.012, “CITY PARK HOURS,” AND ADDING SECTION 1.12.013 “PENALTY” TO ESTABLISH AND REGULATE PARK HOURS WITHIN CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY PER DAY FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING SAVINGS AND REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
3/10/26
3/10/26
PUBLIC NOTICE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF LEONARD CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 8, “OFFENSES AND NUISANCES,” ARTICLE 8.03.003, “SPECIFIC ACTS DEEMED TO BE INHERENTLY LOUD OR RAUCOUS,” BY ADDING SUBSECTION (8) DETERMINING ENGINE BRAKING TO BE INHERENTLY LOUD AND PROHIBITING NOISE DISTURBANCES BY “JAKE BRAKES”; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY PER DAY FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING SAVINGS AND REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 251021-02
3/10/26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS REPEALING SUBSECTION 35.2 “DUTIES AND AUTHORITY,” SECTION 35 “PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,” OF CHAPTER 14A “ZONING ORDINANCE,” OF THE CITY OF LEONARD CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING AUTHORITY AND DUTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER/SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
3/10/26
RFP for Professional/Administration Services for Engineering/Design and Grant Writing/ Administration Services
The City of Leonard intends to procure the services of a qualified engineering and design firm that also provides grant writing and grant administration services. The selected firm will assist the City with the preparation of an application for a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for an eligible 2026 Downtown Revitalization/Main Street project. If the grant is awarded, the firm will additionally provide comprehensive engineering/design services and full grant management in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and program requirements. The following sections outline the City’s Request for Proposals (RFP).
I. Scope of Work - The selected firm is to provide application, design and contractrelated management services to the City of Leonard for downtown revitalization activities, including but not limited to the following areas:
Community Phase (1) and Project Specific Phase Application (2 - if awarded):
* Application preparation is not reimbursable with CDBG federal or local match funds
II. Statement of Qualifications - The City is seeking to contract a qualified engineering and design firm that also provides grant writing and grant administration services. Specifically, it is seeking those firm(s) with the following qualifications:
• Related experience in applying for, designing and managing federally funded local public works construction projects.
• Related Experience / Background with specific project type
• Certified Administrator of TxCDBG Program by TDA
• Engineering Firm is not debarred or suspended or appears on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.Sam.gov.
As such, please provide within your proposal a list of referrals from past local government clients, as well as resumes of all employees who will or may be assigned to provide technical assistance to the City on this project if your firm is awarded this Engineering/ Grant management contract.
