issued. In 24, there were 18. In 25, there were 48 issued.”
DISCUSSION ITEMS: 17. Presentation of Life Saving Award for two deputies from the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office - Sheriff’s Office. Jesse McCrary and Max Wooddell, were presented Life Saving Awards for their response to a major head-on collision resulting in multiple casualties. Fannin County
Sheriff reported “On March 4th, 2026, at approximately 2.28 hours, the deputies responded to a major head-on collision involving two semitrucks at the intersection of FM 1752 and FM1753. Upon arrival, they encountered multiple casualties with only one ambulance and limited fire personnel on scene. Noticing a casualty lying in the ditch without medical assistance, Deputies McCrary and Woodell took immediate action. They applied a tourniquet to the driver’s leg. And adding a splint to the compound fracture, all while maintaining a calm demeanor to comfort the individual. Law enforcement is often a thankless job where exceptional actions are simply expected. However, we believe that commendable work should be recognized, even if only through a formal written acknowledgement and a public acknowledgement here today.”
18. Discussion regarding Election Updates - County Clerk. Fannin County Clerk Jenny Garner reported “We currently have local elections that will be going on at various different schools and cities. Those elections will begin early voting next week, with their election day falling on Saturday, May the 2nd. We also are in the process right now of planning for the runoff elections. The, sites for those will be presented to you next… Commissioners Court. Right now, we’re anticipating that all of the locations will be the same for the Republican Party. The Democratic Party is going to opt to remove a couple of locations and narrow their locations down to approximately 4. So we’ll have all of those updates for you as well. The dates for the early voting for the runoff election will be May 18th through the 22nd. There will be no weekend voting of any kind for the runoff election, so no voting on Saturday or Sunday at all. The actual election takes place on May 26th. Hours for all of those dates are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.” DISCUSSION and POSSIBLE ACTION
ITEMS:
19. Discussion and possible action to approve Proclamation stating April 2026 as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Fannin County – County Judge for Stephanie Garcia. Children’s Center Director. Stephanie Garcia, Director of Fannin Children’s Center Director explained ”A CASA volunteer is a courtappointed special advocate. It’s a volunteerbased program. They’re appointed by the court to be a guardian ad litem for a child when they enter foster care, for the county that they’re in, so here in Fannin County. They are appointed to
represent the child’s best interest.”Approved
20. Discussion and possible action to approve transfer of a 2020 Chevy Tahoe with 260,000 miles from the Sheriff’s Office to Constable Precinct 1; Last 4 of VIN# 0342 – Sheriff’s Office / Constable Precinct 1. Approved
21. Discussion and possible action to consider a vehicle lease program for the Sheriff’s Office from Classic Chevrolet, to be paid for by DHS funding –Sheriff’s Office. Approved
22. Discussion and possible action to accept $1,000.00 donation from Correct Solutions to sponsor the Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team to attend the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association annual training conference – Sheriff’s Office. Approved
23. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Assurances Relating to Real Property Acquisition by Fannin Soil and Water Conservation District, Pilot Grove Sites #38 and #39 approximately 3 miles south of Trenton – County Judge for Ryan Klose of NCRS. This item passed on for more research.
24. Discussion and possible action to approve reducing the speed limit on CR 4500 in Precinct 2 to no more than 30 m.p.h. – Commissioner Precinct 2. Approved
25. Discussion and possible action to approve change in zoning from A&R, Agriculture and Ranching District to RE, Rural Estate Single Family District on CR 2960 in Precinct 4; 17 acres, Property ID# R00081853 – Development
Services Director. Approved 26. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution to participate in the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #3, City of Bonham Participation Agreement – County Judge for William Myers, BEDCO Executive Director, Sean Pate, Bonham City Manager and Chris Banham, Sr. Consultant Catalyst Commercial. Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to approve a Resolution to participate in the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #3., the City of Bonham Participation Agreement. Commissioner Fogelberg cast the opposing vote. The reason for the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone or (TIRZ) according to Chris Banham, senior consultant with Catalyst Commercial “The zone is designated, and within this zone, essentially the tax revenue from that zone is frozen and is the base revenue, and any new revenue within that zone that is, you know, participated into this fund, is reinvested into the zone to pay for development projects or to reimburse developers for improvements. So, it’s not an additional tax, it’s just redirecting where some of these monies go.”
27. Discussion and possible action regarding Justice Center landscaping – County Judge. This Item passed on.
Continued
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The Fannin County Leader Deadline is Thursdays @ Noon
Lake Fannin Volunteers
Press Release - Lake Fannin Volunteers have workdays scheduled on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 8:00-noon: April 25, May 9 & 23, June 13 & 27, and so on. We are mowing, weedeating, cleaning up the primitive camp sites, trails, and the Lodge.
One big factor is finding the water leak in the waterline, in order to restore functional use of the Lodge.
What do you need to do? Show up with your work ethic, and whatever tools you wish to work with (weedeater, pruners, gloves, protective gear) and water. What's open right now? The lake can be fished from the bank, kayaks (Thank you again, Pct 1 Commissioner Waggoner and crew) can be launched, and the hiking trail. The historic area is what is behind the locked gate unless the volunteers are working. For more information, follow on Facebook Lake Fannin Volunteers or the Lake Fannin page of the county's website.
Every 2 Seconds, A U.S. Patient Needs Blood
Press Release - Health officials with Texas-based Carter BloodCare report a blood transfusion takes place in the United States every two seconds.
It saves the lives of children fighting cancer, older adults with age-related issues, people injured in car accidents, trauma patients and many others. This makes blood donors vital to the health and well-being of the community.
Eligibility to donate blood begins at age 16 with parental consent, and those 17 and older can donate on their own with Carter BloodCare. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and feel well on the day of donation.
As a thank-you for donating blood in April, Carter BloodCare will give each donor a large quilted tote bag.
Also, Carter BloodCare donors with type O negative blood will receive a $50 e-gift card to the retailer of their choice. O negative is the universal blood type to support any patient, including premature and unborn babies. For details and to secure a convenient time to donate, visit CarterBloodCare.org or call 800-366-2834. About Carter BloodCare
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Carter BloodCare is an independent community blood center providing transfusion resources in 59 counties of North, Central and East Texas to support more than 225 medical facilities. Since its start in 1951, the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is one of the largest blood programs in Texas, delivering more than 450,000 doses of blood and blood components annually to meet the medical treatment needs of local patients. Services include collection, processing, specialized laboratory testing, storage and distribution of blood and blood components, as well as cellular therapy and clinical apheresis. Tu centro de sangre comunitario.
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Sunday May 3rd
Food served 11am -2pm Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, Sausage and all the trimmings Church service follows at 3pm at the Union Baptist Church 682/702 CR 1105 Ravenna, TX Donations may also be sent to: Union Cemetery c/o Curtis Brown 393 CR 1145 Ravenna, TX 75476 Union Cemetery Association Annual Fundraiser
OBITUARIES
Anthony Leviey Groseclose
Anthony Leviey Groseclose, age 89, of Bonham, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2026, at The Homestead of Denison. He was born on August 2, 1936, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Lloyd Groseclose and Grace Skoden Groseclose.
Anthony proudly served his country in the United States Navy for many years, demonstrating unwavering courage, dedication, and honor. He married the love of his life, Patricia Katherine Groseclose, on June 24, 1957, in Ten Mile, Missouri. Together they shared 61 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories until her passing in 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia; his sons, Gary Groseclose and Randy Groseclose; and his daughter, Renea Groseclose.
Anthony is survived by his children: Marty Groseclose and wife Carol of Whitesboro, Teresa Murphy of Denison, and Curtis Groseclose and wife Amanda of Bonham. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren—Dallas, Colby, Jennifer, David, Weston, Jessica, Steven, Stephanie, Jennifer, and Chris—as well as 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his daughter-inlaw, Lisa Queen, and many other family members who will continue to honor his legacy.
A visitation was held on April 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. Funeral services were held on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with Brother Cary Kinnaird officiating, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. Following the service, Anthony was laid to rest at Sandy Cemetery in Ravenna, Texas. Anthony will be remembered for his strength, devotion to his family, and the lasting impact he made on all who knew him. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com
Tamie Lee Latham
Tamie Lee Latham, a loving and generous woman whose life was defined by service, family, and a steady spirit of kindness, was born on April 3, 1968, in Waterloo, Iowa, and passed away on April 14, 2026, in Bonham, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
Tamie lived a life that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She earned a nursing degree and went on to build a remarkable career as a nurse, serving for more than 30 years before retiring. Throughout her three decades in nursing, she received many recognition awards, a reflection of the compassion, dedication, and professionalism she brought to her work each day.
Beyond her career, Tamie was known as a simple country woman who loved her cows, her farm, and the land she called home. She found joy in the quiet, steady beauty of rural life and took pride in the life she built. She was especially proud to be a mama and Nana, and she retired early so she could spend more time enjoying her grandchildren and the farm she loved so deeply. Family was at the center of everything she did, and she made sure the people she loved always felt that devotion.
Tamie shared 21 years of marriage with Steven Latham, and from the moment she met him, she knew she would marry him. Their bond was built on love, loyalty, and a shared life filled with meaningful moments. She was the person everyone called mama, because she had a way of caring for others that made them feel protected, welcomed, and valued. She was known for fixing any problem, offering calm in difficult moments, and keeping a positive outlook no matter what came her way. Her strength and warmth made her a source of comfort to many.
One of the family’s most cherished traditions was Friday night dinner, when everyone gathered together to share a meal and enjoy one another’s company. The family also enjoyed many trips to Broken Bow, creating memories that will be treasured for years to come.
She is preceded in death by grandparents, Caroline and Gene Fuls and Elmer and Marlene Stock Diekman.
Tamie is survived by husband, Steven Latham, children, Heather Moody, Tyler Raymond, parents, Gary and Mary Diekman, sisters, Jodi Trehan (Bipin), Julie Rodriguez (JL), Kristy
Bonner, 5 grandchildren, along with many aunts, nieces and nephews.
Graveside service is Thursday, April 23rd at Elwood Cemetery at 2pm. Please join the family to celebrate a beautiful life well lived.
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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.
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Old Time Gospel Country Music
What: Old Gospel Country Music
When: April 24th ● ● 6pm Where: Bonham Texas Senior Center
Admission: FREE, Donations appreciated Looking for performersIf you perform or just want to, Come!
Friday 04/24/26 - Yogurt Dill Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Cucumber Tomatoe Salad, Club Crackers, Fresh Fruit, Milk 210 E. 6th St., Bonham, TX • Phone 903-583-8573
Jherson Manuel-Ramos sentenced for Online Solicitation of a Minor and Forgery
Jherson Manuel-Ramos, 27, of Bonham, pled guilty to 7 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division (TDCJ) for Online Solicitation of a Minor and Forgery of Government Document. The sentence was part of a plea agreement reached by the Criminal District Attorney’s Office where the Defendant will be convicted as a felon, be required to register as a sex offender for life, and at the completion of his confinement in prison, will be deported from the United States with a lifetime ban. This criminal will never be able to legally enter the country again. In 2024, Bonham ISD Police, led by Chief Hunter Templeton, conducted an investigation regarding inappropriate communication possibly occurring between a teacher directed to at least one student within the ISD through various social media accounts. After thorough review and collection of evidence, Chief Templeton determined that a Bonham ISD teacher, Manuel-Ramos, sent inappropriate messages to a student in an attempt to get them to engage in illicit sexual activity. Bonham ISD was able to obtain those messages and spoke to and counseled the student. Ultimately it was determined that no inappro-
priate in-person behavior occurred with the student, despite ManuelRamos’s encouragement.
A warrant was issued for Online Solicitation after a Fannin County Grand Jury indicted Manuel-Ramos for same. In their search to apprehend the Defendant, Bonham ISD Police with the assistance of the Texas Department of Public Safety, was able to locate him at a new place of employment. After his arrest at that location, law enforcement spoke with the owner and discovered that the defendant had forged a new ID and social security card, and had used those documents to illegally complete employment and tax documents. Investigators also uncovered that prior to his arrest, the Defendant had attempted to apply to another school district for employment.
“We commend the Bonham ISD Police Department on their hard work and dedication on this case. Their willingness to work tirelessly for the safety of the students of Bonham is greatly appreciated”, First Assistant Criminal District Attorney Nathan Young commented. “Criminals who would try to use our school system as a means to get access to children and further abuse or hurt them will be prosecuted severely”, said Assistant Criminal District Attorney Vanessa Vice. “The bravery of the student to come forward and expose this teacher and be willing to pursue the case is outstanding”, Vice added. We thank all the law enforcement partners that assisted in the prosecution of this case to ensure our students are protected and this type of behavior does not happen again.
The Scholarship Committee of the Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is now accepting applications for the organization’s annual Recruitment Grant. The grant money is intended to help with funding their education.
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 June 1, 2026. It should be mailed to Robbie Ashcraft, 1501 N. 15th St., Honey Grove, TX 75446.
History, noun :
a record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes. “A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author
Portland
Marker Text: The earliest known settler in the Portland community was Jesse Green London (1843-1875), a native of Missouri and a Confederate veteran who brought his family here in 1873. Other early settlers included members of the Tefteller, Cline, Bell, Henderson, Goin, and Biggerstaff families.
The small farming community boasted several business establishments, including a blacksmith shop and a wood shop by the late 1880s. The six-grade Portland School opened in 1879 and met in a one-room log building until the school district was consolidated with two other area schools in 1898. The grocery store served as a residence and post office as well. Founded at the end of the 19th century, the Portland Congregational Methodist Church worshiped in the old log schoolhouse until 1909 when a sanctuary was built at this site. The opportunity for Portland to grow and prosper was denied when the rail line was laid south of the settlement. Although a few homes and this church building are all that remain of the community, the settlers left a rich heritage for their descendants, many of whom still live in the area.
Directions: From Bailey go .5 miles on SH 78N; then go east for 1.4 miles on FM 1552.
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Registration - 10:30 AM
Business Meeting - 11:00 AM
Immediately Following the Business Meeting Unveiling of Robert Milton Memorial Plaque
Catered Lunch - 12 Noon
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Fannin County Witnesses to History: Lelia Roberts
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
Pinto County in 1877, and returned to Bonham in 1887. She graduated from a higher education institution, possibly the Sam Houston Normal Institute (now Sam Houston State University).
Lelia became a Methodist missionary and worked in Mexico for 43 years, from 1887 to 1930. At some point she returned to the U.S. and needed a passport to travel back into Mexico in 1918.
Lelia wrote in a letter to the newspaper, the Bonham Daily Favorite, on April 12, 1918, that “just one month has elapsed since Uncle Sam, at the earnest request of the
Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, granted me a passport to Mexico, the first American woman, I am told, who has been thus favored.” The passport laws of the U.S. were undergoing changes during WWI.
During her missionary work, Lelia established the Colegio Roberts school in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. The school taught music, business, English, religion, and more. Her sister, Martha, was the English teacher and secretary for the school. The two women sent letters to Bonham newspapers about their lives in Mexico and other international travels. They completed missionary work
in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), a time of political upheaval and death.
Lelia returned to Bonham upon her retirement and remained active with the First Methodist Church until she broke her hip around the year 1940. She died on June 16, 1950. Lelia is buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in plot H 243. Her sister Martha is also buried here.
This information was obtained from the Fannin Co., Texas GenWeb (txfannin.org) and other online sources. The Sam Rayburn House SHS presented this information at their 2025 Cemetery Walking Tour. For
a copy of the 2025 Cemetery Walking Tour guide or for other information, contact the Sam Rayburn House at (903) 583-5558 or email Margo.McCutcheon@thc. texas.gov.
Fannin County Deputy Wounded In
Ambush Attack, Suspect Identified
By Drew Mowrer, Aus-
tin
Hedgcoth and KXII
Staff- A suspect was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he allegedly opened fire on a Fannin County deputy in a suspected ambush attack on Thursday. In a public release posted on Friday, the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 35-year-old Cory Goode, adding that he has an extensive criminal history.
Fannin County Sheriff Cody Shook says that at around 3:35 p.m. on Thurs-
day, multiple deputies went out to a call requesting a law enforcement response in the 500 block of County Road 5012, near Leonard, when they were met with gunfire. The suspect fired 14 rounds at the first arriving deputy from a concealed location, using a scoped rifle in a “clear intentional act to commit a murder,” according to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Shook, the suspect left his concealed spot and committed suicide with his own weapon once he lost track of the deputy.
The deputy suffered injuries from shrapnel and shattered windows after his car was struck multiple times in the windshield and the headrest with rifle rounds.
He was not wounded by gunfire but suffered injuries from the shrapnel and shattered windows.
Shook says the deputy was treated at a local hospital and later released.
Fannin officials say they will not be releasing the deputy’s name at this time.
This is a developing story, stay with KXII 12 News for updates as we learn more.
Fannin County Mobile Food Pantry
1st Tuesday of every month
Ladonia ♥ ♥ 9am ♥ South Side of City Hall
3rd Wednesday of every month Bonham ♥ ♥ 9am
Fannin County Multipurpose Complex 700 FM 87, Bonham, TX 75418
Volunteers are needed: justserve.org/feedingfannin
Come Join us at Grace Methodist/Bonham For More information: info@bonhamgrace.com • 903-494-0227
2430 Albert Broadfoot St. Bonham, TX Services - Sundays 10:15 a.m.
Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30
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Focus On God’s Promises
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas
What are you really focusing on today? I challenge you set your heart on the eternal, unseen things that truly matter, rather than being distracted by the material and visible concerns of this world. By keeping our focus on God’s promises and the hope that transcends earthly possessions, we find lasting peace and purpose. We tend to focus on what is
“seen” like the unpaid bills, the marriage that is on the rocks, or the car that needs repairs. In 2 Corinthians 4:18 we are told to not focus on “things which are seen,” but instead keep our focus on the “things which are not seen.” Why?
Because the things which are seen are “temporary,” while the things which are not seen are “eternal.”
We are called to walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7). To walk by faith means to focus
upon things that are unseen such as spiritual realities such as the peace, hope, and the love that God bestows upon us – just to mention a few. I challenge you to “lift your eyes to the hills where your help comes from.” (Psalm 121:1-2). May you “set your heart on things above” (Colossians 3:1) and refuse to focus on the things of this world.
For His Glory, Lyn and Lissa
Faith Is the Answer
Hello everyone! This week’s devotion comes from several passages. Hebrews 11:1 reminds us, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
As I’ve said before, the main problem with our nation today is that we have lost our faith in God and our dependency upon Him. 2 Chronicles 7:14 reminds us,
this classic gospel song that was written by Robert L. Sande and Samuel T. Scott. This song and the poem that goes with it are a perfect companion to these passages.
“Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door. Words are so easily spoken; prayer without faith is like a boat without an oar. Have faith when you speak to the Master; that’s all He asks you for. Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door.”
Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777
Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7038
Bailey Bible Baptist Church
Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413
Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061
Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671
Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910
Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175
Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840
Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas
Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-818-7312
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
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
of Christ
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
Congregational
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
The Church of Jesus
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” This should serve as a reminder to us that the Lord, and He alone, can give us the true solution for these uncertain circumstances that we face in this day and age.
This is the only true solution. Hebrews 4:16 tells us, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” The lesson that we can take from this verse is that we should never be ashamed to bring our burdens before the Lord and ask Him to help us through whatever we face in this life. Jesus warns us about this in Luke 9:26 by saying, “For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.” We, as a nation, must place our focus back on the Lord where it should be. Prayer and faith in Him are key factors in seeking the solutions for the things that we face. Once again I am reminded of
“Have you ever prayed for something big or small? How long did you have to wait, or did the answer ever come at all? Words are mere expressions of thought, and nothing more, but believing is what really counts; for faith unlocks the door.”
Bro. Josh Stevenson
Christians Should Not Be Scared!
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
to “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18).
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
The fear of terrible things is natural. We should NOT be scared of things that are good and right. There are many things that Christians should not be afraid of. Christians should NOT be afraid of the Bible. We are told to “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). We are also told that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). We find that the Bereans were “more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily” (Acts 17:11). Peter tells us
by Wil Pounds
Christians should NOT be afraid of the church building or the worship service. Jesus said that we are to “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). We find that “upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them” (Acts 20:7). We are told to “consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is” (Hebrews 10:24-25). We are told to “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians 3:16).
Christians should NOT be afraid of living for Christ and God. Jesus said, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). Paul reminds us of “Christ, who is our life” (Colossians 3:4). Many Christians are afraid of missing out, but we are told “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world” (1 John 2:15). And that “whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (James 4:4). Paul states that “I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). Let us not be afraid of the Bible, God’s word. Let us not be afraid to worship God. Let us not be afraid to live for God.
What is God like?
This is not a child’s question.
There is nothing and no one with whom we can compare Him. He is in a unique category, and we can know Him only as He has chosen to reveal Himself. The psalmists were always calling men to praise the name of Yahweh. “Praise the LORD” is repeated in the Psalms. The LORD God is an infinite person. We can come to know Him only as He has chosen to reveal Himself in nature and in His own Word. “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse declaring the work of His hands” (Psalm 19:1). God has chosen to reveal Himself in His creation (Col. 1:16-17; John 1:3; Rev. 4:11; Rom. 2:14-15). The Creator did not leave Himself without a witness to His grace and mercy. He reveals Himself to the world by His common grace (Acts 14:17; 17:24-29).
God has revealed Himself in His personal name. In Exodus 3:14 He revealed Himself to Moses at the burning bush as “I AM WHO I AM.” “I AM” is the LORD, “the God of you fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob” (v.16).
This is the “four letter” name of God, called the Tetragrammaton. It has four consonants commonly spelled YHWH, YHVH or JHVH. The vowels are supplied and hence the spelling “Yahweh.” Several English translations of the Bible use the word LORD in all capital letters to signify Yahweh. Others use the name “Jehovah.” All of these are attempts to communicate the unpronounceable Name. The meaning can be “I AM,” or “I will be,” from the verb
HAYAH, “to be.” It can also correctly be used with other vowels and translated, “He who causes to be,” or “He who brings into existence.” The simplest meaning is “I am who I am,” or “I will be who I will be.”
As a divine person, He has revealed Himself and communicates His person to His creation made in His image. He has revealed Himself as three persons in one – The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. There are not three Gods. He is One God in three persons. He can be known, and He wants us to have fellowship with Him.
This great personal name Jehovah, or LORD, reveals to us that He is eternal. He is the great “I AM.” He is God eternal, everlasting, without beginning and without end. Hebrew scholars tell us the name contains each tense of the verb “to be.” You could translate “I was,” “I shall always be,” and “I shall always continue to be.” He is the eternal I AM, the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is always the same in His eternal being, so we can depend upon Him to be consistent.
Not only is He eternal, He is also unchangeable. He is immutable. What He was to Moses, Abraham, Isaac, David, etc., He will always be to us. He does not evolve, as if an evolutionary religious hocus pocus created Him. He acts with self-dependence. He answers to no one.
“We love, because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). He is the One we worship and praise. “Who is a God like you, who pardons sins and forgives the transgressions of the remnant of His inheritance?” (Micah 7:18) Yes, He is the God of salvation, and the God of grace. The God who reveals Himself in Jesus Christ will always be like Jesus Christ and never change His eternal attributes (Heb. 1:1-3). In a confrontation with the Pharisees Jesus declared, “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.” So the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am” (John 8:56-58). He is “our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purity of Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds” (Titus 2:13-14).
“To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and forever” (Rev. 5:13). Wil is a graduate of William Carey University, B. A.; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Th. M.; and Azusa Pacific University, M. A. He has pastored in Panama, Ecuador and the U. S, and served for over 20 years as missionary in Ecuador and Honduras.
He is the Self-determining One, absolute, independent in harmony with Himself throughout eternity. He is today what He will be tomorrow. He has no needs and therefore not dependent upon anyone or anything in His creation. He does not need anyone to defend Him, love Him, or support Him. He is the only All Selfsufficient One.
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CNC Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS
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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
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We are looking for someone who is motivated, has their own transportation. Will represent The Leader well and help our customers reach their customers/clients at the same time. Pay will be based on experience. Come in, fill out an application!
Please apply in person at: The Fannin County Leader 224 N. Main St., Bonham, TX
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS
HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information Call: 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78, in Ravenna
ESTATE SALES
ESTATE SALE
809 N Main, Ector Week of April 21
Furniture, Refrigerator, Outdoor Items, Dishes, Lots of Misc.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Behlen Country 3 pt. Poly-Yellow 500 lb. ‘Snowcone’ Fertilizer Spreader-Seeder (Like New) $600 Call 903-227-6936
GARAGE SALES
20 Mile Garage Sale & Market on the Square Saturday, May 9th 8am - 4pm Ladonia, Pecan Gap, Bug Tussle, Dial, Ben Franklin, TX. Garage Sales, estate sales, market. Something for everyone. cocladonia. org/20mile.html
LARGE GARAGE SALE 1105 Ranch Dr. Bonham, TX 75418 April 25 ·· 8am - ? Furniture, clothing, mattresses (like new), home decor & much more.
BIG SALE April 25th 4 Hooves Ranch 442 County Road 1155 Bonham 9am - 2pm High end home decor Leather hides and antiques
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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
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.
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
PASTURE MOWING $60 per acre Free Estimates Call David 214-577-1026
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.”
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FLEX BASE 6 Yards Flex Base: $350 1-½” Crusher Run: $400 PeaGravel: $450 Shredded Tree Mulch: $200 FREE Delivery in Fannin County! Also available: Other landscape materials. After hours and weekend deliveries available. Call for details! 469-585-9167
Loving Kaylee's Decision: Trenton softball shortstop to continue career w/Clarendon
By Rich Hilliard
TRENTON -- Kaylee
Loving initially admitted
why she chose where she did to continue her softball career beyond high school
Kaylee is one of the best individuals to be around with a heart of gold. No one but her brother can make any bones otherwise.
"During the three years I coached her, she was the consummate teammate," he said. "I'm excited. You deserve this. You've put in tremendous work."
By Rich Hilliard
via three words: "Full ride scholarship." The Trenton senior celebrated her decision to play softball for Clarendon College in Pampa, Texas, on April 13 with a signing day ceremony in the Trenton High School cafetorium with family, friends and Trenton coaches and administrators present. "It felt like home [at Clarendon] and I loved the coaches and my teammates," said Loving who will play in the outfield and middle infield for the Bulldogs.
Jeremy Strickland, Trenton superintendent of schools, served as Trenton's softball manager during those first three seasons for Loving.
Each year at Trenton, Loving has received escalating all-district awards: District 15-2A second-team infielder, freshman year; 15-2A firstteam infield, sophomore year; 11-2A Defensive Most Valuable Player, junior year.
"It's a blessing to see one of our own sign to further her academic and athletic careers," said Strickland.
"Today, we are here to witness Kaylee's.
"It's a special day for her and her parents," he said. "I think all here would agree
"You are a joy to coach," said Ally Murphy, first-year Trenton softball manager and previous assistant.
"I thank you for your hard work for four years," said Murphy. "You give it all you got.
"I wish you nothing but the best."
"The coaches here," said Loving, "have pushed me as an athlete to become who I am."
Bonham soccer puts pair on all-district first teams
By Rich Hilliard
Bonham had a pair of players on each of the All-District 11-4A girls' and boys' soccer top teams for 2026.
First-team recipients included Kylee Sewell and Judith Manzanares on the girls' side and Eric Gamez and Jorge Carcamo on the boys'.
Second-team selections were Kyler Miller and Alondra Montano on the girls' side and Armando Albarran and Uriel Lopez on the boys'. Honorable mentions included girls Emely Alfaro and Katherine Erazo
Montoya an boys J.R. Kirkpatrick and Angel Avilla.
The Lady Warriors and Warriors each finished 3-13 in 11-4A play, sweeping Pilot Point and splitting with Sanger in district home-and-home meetings.
PRINCETON -- Trenton, Sam Rayburn and Honey Grove qualified players for the Region II-2A Tennis Tournaments April 20-21 at the Richland Tennis Center in North Richland Hills. Trenton's Ava Cannon and Jacky Flores won and teammates Haley Lowe and Emily Anderson equated the runner-up in girls' doubles to each advance via the District 14-2A Tournaments completed on April 10 at Princeton. Sam Rayburn's Jasper Karin triumphed in boys' singles, while Max Barker and Jaxson Throneberry equated the runner-up in boys' doubles, at the 14-2A event to qualify. Honey Grove's Zachary Wolfe and Kaitlyn Karl finished second in mixed doubles in 14-2A to advance.
Several Seeking Something: Fannin County softball teams contend for playoffs in 2026
All seven softball squads from Fannin County high schools contended for the playoffs deep into April.
Ector again assured advancing as District 11-2A’s top seed and Dodd City qualified as its second for the Class 1A playoffs.
Honey Grove (Division-I No. 1) and Trenton (Division-II No. 2) secured 11-2A berths in the 2A postseason, while Sam Rayburn contended for one.
Bonham advanced via 9-4A’s Division-II No. 2 berth, while Leonard in 11-3A remained a contender for that district’s Division-II No. 2 berth through April 14. Postseason play commences with the bi-district round that has to conclude by April 25.
Sam Rayburn pitcher Alli Jo Hamilton
Honey Grove second baseman Serenity Canady (12) catches a throw to first base for an out just ahead of the arrival of Ector's Cheyenne Beaty (7) on March 24 during District 11-2A softball played in Ector.
Story and photos by Rich Hilliard
Leonard center fielder Madison Prather eyes a fly ball as shortstop Jasper Cunningham (8) defers to her on April 7 during District 11-3A softball played in Bells.
Ector right fielder Ella Laymance on the run catches a pop fly as second baseman Aspen Harrison watches on March 17 during District 11-2A softball played in Dodd City.
Dodd City catcher Makayla Camp rises to secure a pitch on March 13 during District 11-2A softball played in Dodd City.
Trenton right fielder Kinley Bingham catches a pop fly on April 3 during District 11-2A softball played in Trenton.
Bonham center fielder Bethany Dougan awaits a catch on Feb. 28 during play in the Bonham Tournament.
Kaylee Loving agrees on Monday, April 13, to continue her softball career with Clarendon College in Pampa, Texas, as dad L. V. Huff and mom Jenna watch. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham goalkeeper Judith Manzanares catches a shot on goal on Feb. 21 during District 11-4A girls' soccer played in Bonham's Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Jorge Carcamo (5) heads the ball on Feb. 21 during District 11-4A boys' soccer played in Bonham's Warrior Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Fannin Central Appraisal District is Hiring
The Fannin Central Appraisal District (FCAD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Deeds and Mapping Assisstant
In this role, you will support the management of property records, assist with deed processing, and contribute to accurate mapping and documentation of land parcels. Excellent customer service and organization skills are a must.
Please submit cover letter and resume to: sfelke@fannincad.org or to 831 W. State Hwy 56, Bonham TX.
Notice Of A Public Hearing Before The Fannin County Commissioners Court
Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, starting at 8:45am in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Commissioners Court will consider:
CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE COMBINATION TAX AND SURPLUS REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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1. Restricting thru truck traffic on CR 1505 and CR 1545 in the unincorporated area of Bonham.
4/21/26
This hearing and actions by the Commissioners Court are subject to the Texas Transportation Code, Section 251.151. For further information regarding this hearing on proposed no thru truck traffic, please contact Commissioner Waggoner, Precinct 1, at 903-965-7030 or County Judge Newt Cunningham at 903-583-7455.
4/14/26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas, at its meeting to commence at 5:30 P.M. on June 8, 2026, at the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418, tentatively proposes to adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance of interest bearing certificates of obligation, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $4,335,000 for paying all or a portion of the City’s contractual obligations incurred in connection with (i) acquiring, constructing, and installing additions, improvements, extensions, and equipment for the City’s waterworks system, including without limitation water lines, pumps, valves, fittings, and related infrastructure improvements; and (ii) legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such projects. The maximum interest rate for the certificates may not exceed the maximum legal interest rate. The final maturity for the certificates is February 15, 2056 and the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the certificates to be authorized on time and in full is $8,656,418. The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of the City is $19,970,000. The current combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the City on time and in full is $23,816,903. The City proposes to provide for the payment of such certificates of obligation from the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes in the City as provided by law and from a pledge of certain surplus revenues of the City’s waterworks and sewer system, remaining after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses thereof, and all debt service, reserve, and other requirements in connection with all of the City’s revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding), which are payable from all or any part of the net revenues of the City’s waterworks and sewer system. The certificates of obligation are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271.
4/21/26
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Rock and Gravel for all Fannin County Precincts. Bids can be mailed, dropped off at below location or be electronically sent to purchasing@fanninco.net.
Specifications may be obtained from:
Mailing Address: Lee Swafford
Purchasing Agent
101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418
Fannin County – Rock and Gravel – RFB# 2026-001
Sealed bids must be filed in the Purchasing Agents office before 3:00p.m., May 13, 2026 or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on May 13, 2026 at 3:15p.m. in the Fannin County Purchasing Agents office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313, Bonham, TX 75418. Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Natalie Kay Moore, Deceased, were issued on April 14, 2026, in Cause No. PR-2026-13541, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Alex Lenae Carson.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Michael S. Evans
Attorney at Law
308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
4/21/26
SIGNED on April 14, 2026..
/S/ Michael S. Evans
Michael S. Evans
Attorney for Alex Lenae Carson
State Bar No.: 24057841
308 N Center Street
Bonham, Texas 75418
Telephone: (903) 640-4300
Facsimile: (903) 640-4344
Email: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com
CITATION BY PUBLICATION - TRC 109 & 114
4/21/26
THE STATE OF TEXAS CAUSE NO. CV-25-47201 § IN THE COURT OF § 336TH DISTRICT COURT Billie Harruff v. James A. Smith and Vickie D. Smith Or Those Claiming By, Through, Or Under Them; Ed Flippo and Evelyn Flippo Or Those Claiming By, Through, Or Under Them; Cleta Fay Bridges Or Those Claiming By, Through, Or Under Her § FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS
TO: Cheryl Jones 1223 Denrock Avenue Dalhart TX 79022, or wherever he/she may be found, DEFENDANTGREETING
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org” TRCP. 99
You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Petition at or before 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the , before the Honorable 336th District Court of Fannin County, Texas, at the South Annex Courthouse in said County in Bonham, Texas. Said
Plaintiff's Petition was filed in said court on the March 13, 2026 in the above entitled cause.
The brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit: If land describe:_____acres, lot &block # TRACT 1: BEGINNING at the S.E. corner of lot #7 in said block thence go West 108 ft., 9 in. for a point of beginning. From said point of beginning go East 38 ft. with the south line of the property herein described: THENCE N. 144 ft.
THENCE W. with the North line thereof 38 ft.
THENCE S. 144 ft. to the place of beginning. TRACT TWO: BEGINNING at the Southeast corner of said Lot No. 7 in Block No. 9; THENCE North 139 feet to the N. E. corner of said Lot 7; THENCE West with North line of said Lot No. 7, 72 2 feet to the Northwest corner thereof;
THENCE North five (5) feet to the N. E. corner of Lot No. 6 in said Block No. 9; THENCE West with the North line thereof 36 feet 3 inches a stake; THENCE South
261, Page 700, Fannin County Deed Records, LESS the tract off the West side heretofore conveyed by the Grantors to Ed Flippo, by deed of record in Book 434, Page 320, Fannin County Deed Records. as is more fully shown by Plaintiffs
clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org” TRCP. 99 You are hereby commanded to appear by filing
West 108 ft., 9 in. for a point of beginning. From said point of beginning go East 38 ft. with the south line of the property herein described:
THENCE N. 144 ft.
THENCE W. with the North line thereof 38 ft.
THENCE S. 144 ft. to the place of beginning.
TRACT TWO: BEGINNING at the Southeast corner of said Lot No. 7 in Block No. 9;
THENCE North 139 feet to the N. E. corner of said Lot 7;
THENCE West with North line of said Lot No. 7, 72 2 feet to the Northwest corner thereof;
THENCE North five (5) feet to the N. E. corner of Lot No. 6 in said Block No. 9;
THENCE West with the North line thereof 36 feet 3 inches a stake;
THENCE South 144 ft. to the South line of said Lot No. 6; Thence East 108 feet 9 inches to the places of beginning,
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the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org” TRCP. 99
You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Petition at or before 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the , before the Honorable 336th District Court of Fannin County, Texas, at the South Annex Courthouse in said County in Bonham, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Petition was filed in said court on the March 13, 2026 in the above entitled cause.
The brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit:
If land describe:_____acres, lot &block # TRACT 1: BEGINNING at the S.E. corner of lot #7 in said block thence go West 108 ft., 9 in. for a point of beginning. From said point of beginning go East 38 ft. with the south line of the property herein described:
THENCE N. 144 ft.
THENCE W. with the North line thereof 38 ft.
THENCE S. 144 ft. to the place of beginning.
TRACT TWO:
BEGINNING at the Southeast corner of said Lot No. 7 in Block No. 9;
THENCE North 139 feet to the N. E. corner of said Lot 7;
THENCE West with North line of said Lot No. 7, 72 2 feet to the Northwest corner thereof; THENCE North five (5) feet to the N. E. corner of Lot No. 6 in said Block No. 9;
THENCE West with the North line thereof 36 feet 3 inches a stake;
THENCE South 144 ft. to the South line of said Lot No. 6; Thence East 108 feet 9 inches to the places of beginning, and being the same land conveyed by Frank Houston, et ux, to R. E. Flippo, by deed dated May 11, 1945, of record in Book 261, Page 700, Fannin County Deed Records, LESS the tract off the West side heretofore conveyed by the Grantors to Ed Flippo, by deed of record in Book 434, Page 320, Fannin County Deed Records. as is more fully shown by Plaintiffs Petition on file in this suit.
the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org” TRCP. 99 You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Petition at
BEGINNING at the S.E. corner of lot #7 in said block thence go West 108 ft., 9 in. for a point of beginning. From said point of beginning go East 38 ft. with the south line of the property herein described:
THENCE N. 144 ft.
THENCE W.
4/24
was a pond that needed a boat. We scrounged 4 or 5 wooden pallets, tied them together with rope and launched our first pirate ship. About 10 feet from shore we wobbled, dipped, sank one end (you have to stand in the middle for this to work) then we all promptly bailed off. The water was about 3 ft. deep so no drowning occurred. Just wet with stinking, dirty water and Lord knows what kind of parasites. It was a mess of kids soaking wet about a mile from Garrison Street panicking. How are we going to explain/cover up this incident? We jumped on our bicycles, road back to Garrison as fast as possible, (parents were getting home from work by now.) We rode to Lonnie’s house and he and my brother soaked us all down with a water
