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Savoy ISD Sweeps 1A UIL Academics!
On March 25, 2026, Savoy High School secured its 4th consecutive district championship in 1A UIL Academics—continuing a proud tradition! Earlier this school year, Savoy Elementary and Savoy Junior High were also named district champions, making it a clean sweep for Savoy ISD. UIL Academics brings together top students from across districts to compete in events such as math, writing, science, and speech. The 1A district includes Savoy, Dodd City, Ector, Fannindel, Campbell, Miller Grove, and Trivium Academy. Savoy Medal Counts: • Elementary: 43 individual medals, 17 team medals • Junior High: 81 individual medals, 27 team medals • High School: 42 individual medals, 8 team medals A special congratulations to Maggie Davis and Abigail Talley for earning perfect scores—a rare and outstanding achievement! Savoy High School will advance 20 students to regionals on April 25. Last year at state, Savoy had Molly Davis place 6th in News Writing at State and Meredith Davis was the State Champion in LD Debate. Savoy’s One Act Play has advanced in district, bi-district and now competes at Area on April 10. “Savoy ISD is known for winning in academics. Academics will always be the priority at Savoy,” said Superintendent Sam Talley. Congratulations to all students, coaches, and staff! Top to Bottom: Savoy UIL Elementary, UIL Junior High, UIL High School
In a generous show of support for our furry friends, CUTX will cover 100% of the adoption fees for every animal adopted during the event. To celebrate the day, CUTX is bringing its community food truck to the shelter. Lunch will be provided to the public free of charge from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Additionally, every successful adoption will come with a "Welcome Home" starter kit. CUTX will provide $50.00 gift cards to Fix ‘N Feed and custom adoption goody bags for each pet heading to their new home, helping owners get off to a great start with their new companions. We are incredibly grateful to the Credit Union of Texas for its commitment to our shelter and the animals in our care. This event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come out, enjoy a meal, and perhaps meet their new best friend. For more information about the event or to view animals currently available for adoption, please visit the City of Bonham Website by clicking this link https:// cityofbonham.org/m/ newsflash/home/detail/156 .
About City of Bonham Animal Shelter: The City of Bonham Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing a safe haven for displaced animals and promoting responsible pet ownership within the community. The shelter is managed by Bonham Animal Control, a section of the Bonham Police Department. This division works to safeguard our citizens with issues related to domestic animals, wildlife, and livestock. Our services include rabies prevention, animal bite investigation, education on responsible pet ownership, animal adoption, and picking up strays and unwanted animals. About Credit Union of Texas (CUTX): For almost a century, CUTX has been committed to providing financial solutions and giving back to the communities it serves through various outreach programs and partnerships.
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In 1885, ten years after the town of Honey Grove was incorporated, Mayor J. P. Gilmer brought to the attention of the City Council the need for a city hall and jail building. This structure was completed four years later. It is Fannin County’s only original civic building that is still standing. The minutes of the City Council meetings during the years 1885-1889 are full of the deliberations concerning the construction of the City Hall, including the matters of lot selection, financing, selection of a builder, and selection of material. A piece of property secured by the City Hall and Jail Committee in 1886 later was thought to be too small to serve Honey Grove’s future needs, and this site was selected in 1888. The Fannin County Commissioners Court offered $500 in financial aid, but when the commissioners requested a 25 percent interest in the building, the City Council voted to reject their offer. W. N. Allen was awarded the construction contract in October 1888. Stone for the building was secured from the Floyd Quarry, an early Honey Grove industry. Bad weather delayed the completion of the new city hall and jail until October 1889. It has since continued to serve as the seat of government in Honey Grove.
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Corporation for a Precinct 1 truck – Purchasing Agent Judge Cunningham questioned why we would be financing a truck “And my big question is, why are we going out, and if I’m reading this document correctly, it’s about 4.5% loan, and I’m assuming that’s not simple interest, or is it simple interest? If Mr. Woodson can’t get more than three and a half for our money, why would we borrow money to pay an extra interest amount?” Commissioner Waggoner responded “For one reason, I don’t want to spend that much money out of my budget at one time, this is the way I can do it over a 3-year period.” Cunningham responded “It looks like we have about $5 million spread out between the four of you that are sitting in bank accounts. It’s available to the county right now. So, when you say you don’t have money in your budget, you’ve got money in a bank account that you have personal control over. And if I look at the amount of money you have in your bank account right now, we’re looking at Precinct 1. I’m looking at $888,000.” Commissioner Waggoner stated “You can keep grandstanding as long as you want to. I’m gonna make a motion to approve the resolution regarding financing.” Commissioner Self responded to the motion “I’ll second that, and I’ll say this as well. That money is there for rainy day fund when we have emergencies come up, and the only reason we have that amount of money is because you haven’t been able to spend it.” Motion passed 4-1 with Judge Cunningham voting nay. 18. Discussion and possible action to go out for bids for Rock and Gravel for all precincts – Purchasing Agent. Approved 19. Discussion and possible
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The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 31, 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 48 citizens present with 80 participating on ZOOM. 5. Public Forum. County resident Nita Bankston addressed the court “According to the adopted rules of procedure, conduct, and quorum of this Court, public participation is intended to allow citizens to express themselves on issues of county government. Those same rules also make it clear that it is… this is not intended to be a forum for demeaning individuals or questioning the integrity of others without proper context. And what we saw at the last meeting,. is public comment being used to reference or imply criticism of individuals who are currently candidates for office without naming them, without full context, and without any opportunity for response? And it creates a situation where allegations can be introduced, perception can be shaped, and no balance or clarification was provided. That is not transparency. It is a one-sided narrative in a government setting. And respectfully, this court should not become a venue where campaign-related commentary, direct or indirect, is allowed to take root under the appearance of public participation.” County resident Jason Walker spoke to Judge Cunningham regarding Fire Marshall Troy Hudson. Walker stated the judge lied about Troy Hudson’s certification. Walker continued to challenge the certification and stated to the judge, “You were tried by the citizens of this county, and they said you’re no longer wanted by 78% of the people voted, we’re tired of Newt Cunningham. The will of the people said, we don’t want you. Please resign immediately.” Resident Richard Glaser spoke to the court about county roads. “Well, everybody complains about the roads. Very few people do anything about it. That’s the reason I started a contest for the worst road in Fannin County. We received about 40 pictures. Showing the different conditions of the various roads. The road that won this time was 1125 in Precinct 1. And Mr. Larry Fernandez is here to receive a check of $1,000. And I hope this brings some awareness to
our road conditions, and more people will take an interest in it.” 6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved 7. Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) – County Clerk. Approved 8. Approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for February 2026 – County Treasurer. Approved 9. Approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for February 2026 – County Treasurer. Approved 10. Approve Release of the below securities from Legend Bank – County Treasurer. Approved DISCUSSION ITEMS: 11. Read Order of Appointment of Purchasing Agent – County Auditor. Approved 12. Discussion regarding Savoy Data Center – County Judge for James Cordell of Savoy. Savoy resident James Cordell spoke regarding the Data Center in planning for the Savoy area “The data center that is planned for Savoy will use water for cooling and equipment. On average, 5 million gallons of water will be used daily. 70% of the water will evaporate, and 30% will be put back into the aquifer. While flushing the system with new water, they will dump contaminated water back into the aquifer with fluorinated gases, ethylene glycol found in antifreeze, bacteria, mold, algae. Will we need water testing? Then the cooling fans will run 247. No relief from the noise. You can hear the fans 1-2 miles away. Depending on wind and weather. Savoy Elementary is about a quarter mile away. They will hear the fans constantly.” DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS: 13. Approve Proclamation stating April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Fannin County – County Judge for Amanda McDonald, Executive Director, Fannin County Crisis Center. Approved 14. Discussion and possible action to approve corrected Resolution for the Fannin County Sheriff’s IntelligenceBased Investigations Grant Project – Sheriff’s Office. Approved 15. Discussion and possible action regarding hanging a reproduction of the 1946 Fannin County map, 4’x3’ with a custom Bois d’Arc wood frame in the 2nd floor hallway of the Fannin County Courthouse – County Judge for David Keene. Approved 16. Discussion and
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What started as a high school job has now grown into family and company leadership SPICEWOOD, Texas (March 26, 2026) — TXB, the Texas-based convenience store brand is proud to spotlight one of its most loyal team members: Trenton’s own Nathan Graham. Nathan’s story at TXB started well over two decades ago when he was a senior in high school working as a cashier at the company that was then known as Kwik Chek at their Store Number 6 location in Bonham. In 2004, Graham left for college, later return-
ing to work in the corporate TXB office in 2009. Now Nathan serves as the company’s HR Director, bringing a down-to-earth approach and building a workplace that feels like home since 2017. “It’s an honor to have a front row seat to Nathan’s growth over the years,” said Kevin Smartt, CEO at TXB. “His pride in seeing team members succeed is one of the many ways he shows what it means to be Texas Born.” Nathan is one of a number of long-term employees at TXB who have helped grow the company’s philanthropic and community efforts. In 2025, TXB hosted its 29th annual fishing and golf tournament in Lake Texoma, which raised more than $200,000 for CASA, and the company
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20. Discussion and possible action to approve Final Plat for The Ranch at Bois d’Arc on CR 2935 in Precinct 4; Approved 21. Discussion and possible action to approve releasing the bond for North Texas Acquisitions, LLC (Lakewood Capital Group) for the Bridgewater Subdivision on CR 2945; Approved 22. Discussion and possible action to approve grandfathering in Property ID# R000080772 on FM 816 in Wolfe City in reference to the 10+-acre platting rule that was implemented in January, 2026; Approved 23. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a resolution by the commissioners court of Fannin County, Texas accepting for filing a landowner petition
(ARTS) through Texas Association of Counties at no cost to Fannin County – County Auditor. Approved 27. Discussion and possible action regarding House Bill 2844 and contracting with the Department of State Health Services for Mobile Food Vendor permits in Fannin County – County Judge. Approved 28. Discussion and possible action to approve purchase of lawn and maintenance equipment for Fannin County property maintenance, $14,888.32; to be paid from lawn & maintenance budget – Commissioner Precinct 2. Approved 29. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution expressing interest in naming the new Highway 34 bridge in Ladonia to Pete Patterson Memorial Bridge at Ladonia – Commissioner Precinct 4. Approved
requesting the creation of the Cypress Point Public Improvement District; County Judge for Mark McLiney, SAMCO Capital. Approved. see legal notice on page 16) 24. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a resolution by the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the Fannin County and the developer of the Cypress Point Public Improvement District; Approved 25. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution regarding the establishment of data centers in Fannin County – Commissioner Precinct 1 Approved 26. Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of the Affordable Care Act Reporting Tool Service
30. Discussion regarding Right of Way permits for 360 Broadband; all precincts – Commissioner Precinct 1. 31. Discussion and possible action regarding signage at the Fannin County Justice Center – County Judge. The sign at the entrance to the Fannin County Justice Center will be changed from “Municipal Services” to “County Services.” Approved OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen. 32. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge. Bonham resident Rusty Deets addressed the court “filling out an item before the agenda, means nothing, say A,J. says
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something that I disagree with, and I want to dispute it. I can’t unless I fill out the agenda request. So technically, the only way that we can speak legally in this Commissioners Court is fill out every agenda item request. And that makes no sense whatsoever. We have to find a way that the people can speak. And last week, I was denied that opportunity. And I don’t know the answer but you folks need to figure out something.” 33. Construction; Courthouse repairs and Justice Center – County Judge. Regarding the new Justice Center, Judge Cunningham commented “My understanding, gentlemen, is we may be looking at June. And I’ve heard conversations about August before the courtroom could get moved down there. It may be August before we can move in.” Commissioner Waggoner stated that the roof
project was now underway.. 34. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge. 35. Fannin County roads, water issues and risk assessment – County Judge. County resident Mike Neijtek stated to the court “there was some discussion about misinformation about the unitization effort, and one of the comments that was made that there’s a lot of misinformation being given out to people to get them to sign the petition. And that may be true, I don’t know. I certainly haven’t disseminated any information that wasn’t correct. As a matter of fact, I’ve told them I don’t really know. I just want to have a chance to vote on it. That’s what most of the people that I’ve had to sign up on it have said. Continued See Commissioners on page 6
TxDOT Project Box Paris, Texas -- Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin County for the week starting March 30, 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 occasional daily lane closures through the construction zone. SH 56 at Hutchins Creek and at Caney Creek. Watch for lane closures as crews perform bridge repair work. Motorists should expect delays as temporary traffic signals direct traffic through the work 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 is 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. CR 2410 at Tanyard Creek. Contractor will be performing bridge replacement work on the CR 2410 bridge located at Tanyard Creek. The bridge is closed in both directions beginning January 22, 2026, and will remain closed until May 2026. Road closure signs are installed on the roads leading to the project to inform drivers. Drivers can use FM 100 and FM 2216 as an alternate route. SH 34. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform seal coat preparation/ Hot Mix Asphalt work on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform seal coat preparation/ Hot Mix Asphalt work on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. SH 78. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform ditch work to address drainage issues along 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 herbicide application 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 sign work, delineation work & mailbox installation along the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
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Page 6 • April 7, 2026 • 903-583-3280 any misinformation. However, One of the comments made by Troy, in that meeting, was he threw out the figure of $250,000 for an engineer. And I’ve heard other amounts from you guys from time to time. I went online to find out what does a road engineer typically get? Road construction engineer average salary
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They just want to be able to have a say in it. And I tell them, eventually, if we can get it on the ballot. The information that we need, the debate will start. So, I have not disseminated
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But do it from a reliable source, not just your opinion. These are some of the facts. It’s best I can discern.” Commissioner Self responded “You got it on the internet. Nothing ever lies on the internet.” Neijtek responded “If you want to dispute it, find some facts that are credible.” Adjourn
is a range from $78,500 to $121,500. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Civil engineer, road slash highway, average salary is around $76,589. In 2026, ZipRecruiter. Road engineer, average salary is about $74,709 per year. GOV salaries. I just challenge you guys, if you could find different information, bring it up.
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Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750 Ravenna, Texas 75476
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Proposed Method of Assessment. The County shall levy assessments on each lot within the District to pay the cost of the Authorized Improvements in a manner that results in imposing equal shares of the cost on property similarly benefited. Each assessment may be paid in full (including accrued and unpaid interest) without penalty at any time or may be paid in annual installments (including interest and principal). If paid in annual installments, such installments must be paid in amounts necessary to meet annual costs for the Authorized Improvements and must continue for a period necessary to retire any indebtedness on the Authorized Improvements.
During the public hearing, any interested person may speak for or against the establishment of the District and the advisability of the improvements to be made for the benefit of the property within the District.
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Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 Virginia Point United Methodist Church First Baptist Church of Honey Grove 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX Catholic PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th Non-Denominational (903)378-2768 & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 Golden Gospel Church 4435 County First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 Church of Christ (903) 227-8527 (903)367-7038 Leonard Church of Christ 323 S US Highway 69 Leonard Texas 75452 (903) 919-0727
Proposed District Boundaries. The District is proposed to include property owned by the Petitioner, consisting of approximately 175.581 acres of property and the proposed PID’s Tract 1 southern border begins roughly 2,789 ft from CR 2950. CR 2960 borders it on the west side and N FM 1743 borders it on the east side. The northern border extends roughly 1,911 ft from the southern border, at the widest point. That same northern border extends roughly 573 ft from the southern border, at the narrowest point. The proposed PID’s Tract 2’s southern border begins where CR 2955 intersects CR 2960. This tract extends north to where it meets Bois d’Arc Lake. From the same CR 2955/CR2960 intersection, the tract extends roughly 1,744 ft to the west and 1,097 ft to the east, and generally located in Fannin County, Texas, and as more particularly described by a metes and bounds description available at the Fannin County Courthouse and available for public inspection.
Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518
Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM Mulberry United Methodist Church, and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508 Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Faith Independent Baptist Church Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 McKenzie United Methodist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-818-7312 Union Baptist Church 682 CR 1105 PO 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455 Box 118 Ravenna,TX 75476 First Baptist Church of Bailey Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 Windom United Methodist Church (903) 583-0732 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987 West Shady Grove Baptist Church Center Bonham, Texas 75418 Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX 903-583-8519 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870
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General Nature of the Proposed Authorized Improvements. The purposes of the District include the design, acquisition, construction, and improvement of public improvement projects authorized by §372.003(b) of the Act that are necessary for the development of the property, which public improvements may include, but not be limited to: (i) acquisition, construction, and improvement of street, roadway and sidewalk improvements, including related drainage, utility relocation, signalization, landscaping, lighting, signage, off-street parking and right-of-way; (ii) acquisition, construction, and improvement of water, wastewater, and drainage improvements and facilities; (iii) establishment and improvement of parks, trails and recreational facilities improvements; (iv) projects similar to those listed above authorized by the Act, including similar off-site projects that provide a benefit to the Property within the District; (v) acquisition of real property or interests in real property in connection with each Authorized Improvement; (vi) payment of costs, including, without limitation, design, engineering, permitting, legal, required payment, performance and maintenance bonds, bidding, support, construction, construction management, administrative and inspection costs, associated with developing and financing the public improvements listed in (i) through (v) above; (vii) payment of costs associated with special supplemental services for improvement and promotion of the District as approved by the County including services related to advertising, promotion, health and sanitation, water and wastewater, public safety, security, business recruitment, development, recreation, and cultural enhancement related to the public improvements listed in (i) through (v) above; (viii) payment of costs of establishing, administering, and operating the District, as well as the interest, costs of issuance, reserve funds, or credit enhancement of bonds issued for the purposes described in (i) through (viii) above (the “Authorized Improvements”). These Authorized Improvements shall promote the interests of the County and confer a special benefit on the property with the District.
Proposed Apportionment of Cost between the District and the County. The County shall not be obligated to provide any funds to finance the Authorized Improvements. The cost of the Authorized Improvements will be paid from the assessments and from other sources of funds, if any, available to the owners of the property.
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas First United Methodist Church of BonHoney Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 75476 (903) 583-9546 ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Grace Methodist Church 583-8679 2430 Albert Broadfoot, Bonham Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 903-494-0227 Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 Marvin United Methodist Church Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377 Whitewright, Texas
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Time and Place of the Hearing. The public hearing will start at 8:45 a.m., April 28, 2026, in the Fannin County Courthouse, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX 75418.
St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155
First United Methodist Church of TrenCross Point Baptist Church 22025 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt S. Hwy. 78 Leonard 214-551-4707 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378
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Pursuant to Section 372.009(c) and (d) of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the “Act”), notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas (“County”), will hold a public hearing to accept public comments and discuss the petition (the “Petition”) filed by 5th Street Investments LLC, a Texas limited liability company, The Super Duper Cooper Family Trust, Highland Ranch @ Legacy Hill LLC, a Texas limited liability company, and Lac Estates LLC, a Texas limited liability company (collectively, the “Petitioner”), requesting that the County create a public improvement district (the “District”).
Estimated Cost of the Authorized Improvements. The Petitioner estimates that the total cost of the Authorized Improvements, including issuance and other financing costs, is $15,000,000.
First Congregational Church-corner of Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
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Lady Hornets' LT's Beebe RU Deciding At A Decade: Weeks All-State at State boys' lift Trenton's McMahon to continue volleyball days at Austin College on, off basketball By Rich Hilliard court: TGCA
Trenton senior Jessi McMahon (center) agrees on March 27 to extend her volleyball career at Austin College in Sherman, with (L to R) Marshall McMahon, Matson Tiberghien, Rachel Tiberghien and Jolee McMahon present to see it. Photos by Rich Hilliard By Rich Hilliard TRENTON -- Jessi McMahon has known since she was 10 years old that she wanted to play college volleyball. She knew at age 13 where she would like to play following high school graduation. Just days into her final semester at Trenton High School, the senior on Jan. 16 made known via social media that she would do so at Austin College in Sherman, Texas. McMahon celebrated her decision on March 27 with a Signing Day ceremony in the Trenton High School cafetorium, with family, friends, classmates and TISD staff present. "I'm a student athlete; I re-
ally care about academics," said McMahon. "Austin College has that and a strong volleyball program. "I played for Coach Ed Garza (Austin College's head coach) at (age) 13 during club volleyball," she said. "I knew I wanted to be there and was determined." "We took a leap of faith together when I got here," said second-year Trenton head volleyball coach Cody Garewal. "She said then that she wanted to play at the next level. "It's been a pleasure to coach Jessi," said Garewal, who admittedly avoided looking at McMahon as she spoke to avoid tears. "Her passion, joy, spirit and dedication have shown on the volleyball court. There
was no doubt where she needed to be." "It's an honor when we can celebrate one of our own doing something beyond high school: college, military," said Trenton ISD superintendent Jeremy Strickland. "It's a special moment, as Jessi McMahon signs her letter of intent," he said. "I couldn't be more proud." Notes: McMahon earned first-team recognition in District 10-2A volleyball in 2025, as Trenton with a Class 2A Division-II bi-district appearance reached its 10th postseason in the last 11 years. As a sophomore and junior, she garnered second-team notoriety in 11-2A in 2023 and in 10-2A in 2024.
Dodd City's Addison Weeks. Photo by Rich Hilliard By Rich Hilliard Dodd City senior Addison Weeks earned All-State status twice in Class 1A from the Texas Girls Coaches Association for 2026. Weeks, a Hardin-Simmons women's basketball signee, received the dual honors for her on court and academic efforts. It equated her third-straight All-State on-court recognition from TGCA, after likewise thrice being honored by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Meanwhile, Ector senior Lydia Essary also earned Academic All-State notoriety from TGCA in 1A.
ABILENE -- Leonard's Houston Beebe finished as the runner-up in the 242 weight class in the Division III State Boys' Powerlifting Championships on March 27 in the Taylor County Expo Center. Beebe totaled 1,825 pounds via his three category lifts: 750 squat, 555 bench, 520 deadlift. Other Leonard results included: Colton McComack, Leonard, 123 weight class, 10th, 355 squat, 240 bench, 400 deadlift, 995 total pounds lifted; Cade Dameron Leonard, 114 weight class, 15th, 300 squat, 185 bench, 325 deadlift, 810 total pounds lifted. Division IV: Axel Sanchez, Honey Grove, Super Heavy Weight, seventh, 585 squat, 385 bench, 480 deadlift, 1,450 total pounds lifted; Mason Banker, Honey Grove, 148 weight class, 12th, 475 squat, 250 bench, 450 deadlift, 1,175 total pounds lifted. Division II: Brian Brakefield, Bonham, 148 weight class, ninth, 500 squat, 420 bench, 450 deadlift, 1,370 total pounds lifted; Zeke Romero, Bonham, 132 weight class, 11th, 465 squat, 290 bench, 440 deadlift, 1,195 total pounds lifted; Charlie Thompson, Bonham, 275 weight class, 13th, 565 squat, 465 bench, 540 deadlift, 1,570 total pounds lifted.
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Ector's Alana Mackey gets to third base ahead of a throw to Dodd City third baseman Ralyn Daniel (20) on March 17 during District 11-2A softball played in Dodd City.
Dodd City center fielder Taylor Voss (23) throws the ball back into the infield on March 6 during District 112A softball played in Ector.
Ector second baseman Aspen Harrison covers and awaits a Ector's Audrey Arie (10) takes throw to first base as Dodd City's a high pitch on March 6 during Sierra Garcia (12) approaches District 11-2A softball played in the bag on March 17 during DisEctor. trict 11-2A softball played in Dodd City.
Ector's Ainsley Greathouse (9) slides and scores under a high throw to Dodd City catcher Makayla Camp on March 17 during District 11-2A softball played in Dodd City.
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Dodd City first baseman Adisen White (3) awaits catching a throw to her bag to complete a groundout on March 6 during District 112A softball played in Ector.
Ector manager Dalton Herndon speaks to Lady Eagles Kutter Watts (23) and Ainsley Greathouse (9) on March 17 during District 11-2A softball played in Dodd City.
Dodd City left fielder Kennedy Chaney throws the ball back into the infield on March 6 during District 11-2A softball played in Ector.
Ector's Cheyenne Beaty beats to the bag a throw to Dodd City third baseman Kailen Kavanaugh (15) on March 6 during District 11-2A softball played in Ector.
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District 11-2A softball again this season serves a double purpose for Ector and Dodd City. As the only Class 1A schools fielding teams in the grouping, the duo started 2025 and 2026 assured of reaching the 1A postseason. Besides a best-of-three meetings against one another during 11-2A play, the pair have faced the much larger schools also aligned into the district. Last season, the Lady Eagles advanced as 11-2A's top 1A seed and Lady Hornets did as its second. Another postseason meeting ensured, with the Lady Hornets rallying with two same-day victories to win a best-of-three regional semifinal series between the pair played at Bonham High School. Ector this season has again assured advancing as the district's top seed with Dodd City going as its second. Another clash in the postseason may await the duo later this spring.
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OBITUARIES
James Raymond Smith
In Loving Memory of James Raymond Smith James Raymond Smith, born January 10, 1938, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025. He was a beloved uncle, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and quiet strength. In his younger years, James found great joy in fishing, a pastime that brought him peace and many cherished memories. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and the simple pleasures in life. He is survived by his siblings Mattie Smith, Owen Smith, Doc Smith, and Helen Smith, along with a large extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins who will continue to honor his memory. James will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him. Memorial for James Raymond Smith to be held at Gum Springs Cemetery Telephone, TX April 12th 2026 at 1pm.
It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home.
David William Fain
David William Fain passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. David worked hard for his family, being in sales most of his adult life. He worked as a real estate agent for the last twenty years. David was a loving family man who could light up a room with his infectious laugh. He was always quick to give encouraging words or a helping hand. He was a friend and mentor to many. David is survived by his cherished wife, Rebecca; his sister, Mary Broach and husband, Larry; his beloved son, Brian and wife, Lisy; his beloved daughter, Shelley Malinowsky and husband, Brent; and their children, Lainey and Jake, who were the lights of his life; son Stephen; stepdaughter, Melissa Dever-Mount, and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice, and his brother, Billy. David was a blessing to those who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Gerald Lynn Dyer Gerald Lynn Dyer, 83, of Holly Lake Ranch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 30, 2026. Gerald was born in Honey Grove, TX, on September 25, 1942, to Elmer and Freda Dyer. He graduated from Honey Grove High School in 1961. He graduated from East Texas State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Gerald was recruited by the Texas Highway Patrol after graduation, where he served as a Patrol Officer for ten years. After leaving the Highway Patrol, he worked for Gulf/Chevron Oil for the next thirty years. Gerald loved the Lord, his family, golf, and gospel hymns. He was a great athlete, lettering in football and basketball in high school, and was offered a basketball scholarship to Southern State College in Magnolia, Arkansas. He was a lifelong sports enthusiast, lived a life of service, and never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by parents Elmer Dyer and Freda Dykes Dyer; sister Mary Jean Dyer Calvert (1927 – 2015) and husband David Calvert; sister Francis Dyer Thomas (1930 – 2021) and husband BJ Thomas; brother Edgar Dyer (1932 – 2009); Billy Max Dyer (1934 – 1984); and sister Wanda Dyer Marlin (1940 – 2022). He is survived by his loving family: wife, Kathy Hughes Dyer; son, Daryl Dyer (wife Shannon and grandson Riley); daughter, Dawn Dyer Rhodes (husband Duane, granddaughter Caroline and grandson Jack); son, Robert Dyer; daughter, Laura Cranford (granddaughter Tara, grandson Tyler and great-granddaughter Presley); daughter, Tammi McLaughlin (wife Sandra Rankin); and son, Jeremy McLaughlin (granddaughter Cassie and grandson Eben) as well as sister-inlaw, Carol Ann Dyer and brother-in-law, Tim Marlin, brother-in-law Gary Hughes, sister-in-law Sharon Baker and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2 pm, at Holly Brook Baptist Church – 3219 S. FM 2869, Hawkins, TX 75765. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com
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. Thank You to Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home For Sponsoring The Obituary Section.
Melba Charlene Miller
Melba Charlene Miller, age 90, of Ravenna, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Bonham, Texas. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family and the quiet strength that comes from a loving heart. Charlene was born in Bonham, Texas on July 2, 1935, to Charlie and Dessie Lee Floyd. She married Donald Ray Miller on May 6, 1953, in Ardmore, OK. Charlene was co-owner of Miller Drilling Company, where she contributed to the family business with dedication, hard work and a strong sense of responsibility. Charlene had many hobbies - she enjoyed sewing, gardening and painting, also camping, fishing and hunting with her husband Don. Her love of bowling in leagues spanned over 60 years, participating in and winning tournaments with great skill. She was also a homemaker and the owner of various businesses over the years, though her love and care of her family was always a priority. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Dessie Lee Floyd, husband, Donald Ray Miller, son, Thomas “Tom” Miller, and sister, Allene Curry. She is survived by her daughter, Tribby Steuber, and husband, John, her son, Toby Miller, and wife, Rachael, daughter Tina Cashion, and husband, Charles. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren with another baby girl on the way, many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, all of whom she loved dearly and brought great joy to her life. Doris Curry was a close and caring friend, there for her and our family. A Celebration of Life service was held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham on Saturday April 4th at 2:00 PM. To share a memory or leave an online condolence, please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
Otis Lee Ivins Jr.
Otis Lee Ivins Jr. 62 of Bonham, TX passed away on March 28, 2026 in McKinney, TX with the love of his life Rhonda by his side. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home Bonham, TX. Lee was born on January 23, 1964 in Fort Worth TX, to Rosemary and Otis Ivins Sr. He graduated from Turner High School and he worked in many roles over his lifetime gaining numerous friends along the way. One of his favorite pastimes was spending time with family, especially his grandchildren as well as showing Tennessee Walkers with friends, family, and grandchildren. He was well known to be the person to lend a listening ear… or to share the latest gossip with. He will be remembered as a gentle giant that loved with every ounce of his being. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Rhonda of Bonham; children Amanda and Mikell Taylor of Savoy, Heather Alford of Portland OR, Brittany and Brandon Hill of Ector, Elizabeth and David Rivard of Ector; grandchildren Ethan and Noah Taylor, Ainsley and Arthur Hill, Trenton,Trevor, and Trey Rivard; siblings Cindy and Stuart Farr, Carolene and Eddie Thompson, Melinda Williams, Michael and Sonja Stephens, and Mark and Day Stephens; numerous nieces, nephews, and loving friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Otis Sr., father-in-law and mother in-law Michael and Peggy Stephens, nephew, Mark Elliott, and grandson, Kaden Ivins. Services were held at Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, TX on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2pm with Bro. Chris Merritt officiating. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers at this time.
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Letter to the Editor Our Letter to the Editor/Readers Voice section is composed of letters submitted to The Fannin County Leader by our readers. The views expressed in these letters are not necessarily the views of The Fannin County Leader. Political letters must be paid for, in advance. To submit a letter, please e-mail fcleditor2020@gmail.com. Letters 400 words or less are published for FREE. Letters exceeding the limit will be charged $10.00 for each additional 100 words. Free publication of Letters to the Editor is limited to one every 60 days. Letters from the same contributor within the 60 day period will be published at standard advertising rate. Opposing views are welcomed and will be published according to the same guidelines. 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.
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This is a correction for the Letter to the Editor that I wrote for the 3/31 edition. I would like to strike the incorrect statement: "These companies have purchased almost 1000 acres in Savoy and Bells." and replace it with this:
This clarification is submitted with factual details.
Recent land acquisitions along the Grayson–Fannin County line are raising important questions about the future of the area and its proximity to local schools. In December 2024, Black Mountain Power purchased approximately 50 acres in the region. Since then, an additional 82 acres have been acquired by an LLC with ties to the oil and gas industry. Another nearby property was purchased through an LLC that shares a name, ownership, and mailing address with a water infrastructure company, suggesting coordinated development interests. Further expansion may already be underway, as more than 400 additional acres are currently under a purchase option contract, indicating the potential for significant growth or industrial use. Properties in Bells were being surveyed December 9th 2025 by Centerline Engineering & Consulting out of Lubbock Texas. In August 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved permits for two natural gas power plants planned for construction north of Savoy Schools. Taken together, these developments point to a rapidly changing landscape in the area. With large-scale industrial projects potentially moving forward near educational facilities, residents and stakeholders may wish to closely monitor how these changes could impact the community, environment, and longterm planning for the region. Virginia Beaver
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By Margo McCutcheon, Educator, Sam Rayburn House SHS Margaret Carver was born on September 23, 1919, in Savoy, TX to Nell Sherron and James Monroe Carver. She graduated from Bonham High School at age 15 and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Texas State Teachers College (now the University of North Texas) at age 19. On December 7, 1942, Margaret joined the U.S. Navy as part of the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). She graduated from the Naval Post Graduate School in 1954 with a master’s degree in Aerological Engineering (meteorology). During her career in the WAVES and regular Navy service, Margaret worked around the world, including RheinMein, Germany, in 1948 as the only WAVE operating in support during the Berlin Airlift. After the end of WWII, the U.S., British, French and Soviet Russian governments divided the nation of Germany between themselves and occupied certain areas of it. The city of Berlin, located in Soviet-controlled East Germany, was also divided between the U.S., British, and French forces in the western parts of the city and Soviet areas in the east. On June 24, 1948, the Soviets blocked ground transportation access to west Berlin. British, American and French forces then airlifted fuel and food
Photo from The Men & Women of World War II From Fannin County to Berlin. The Soviets ended the blockade on May 12, 1949, ending the Berlin Airlift. Later in her career, Margaret was assigned to the staff of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy in Washington, D.C. She retired in 1965 with the rank of commander. She made her way to California, where she volunteered with and served as a member of the Executive Board for the Santa Rosa Symphony. Margaret also served as the State Vice President of the Retired Officers Association in California. She was married to Navy Commander John Thomas McGroarty until his death. She later married Dr. John Douglas Smith. Margaret died on March 24, 2004 and is buried at Willow Wild Cemetery, F-261-3SE. 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) 5835558 or email Margo.McCutcheon@thc.texas.gov
Beta Psi Luncheon
The Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society hosted their annual Spring Salad Luncheon Saturday, March 28 at the United Methodist Church fellowship hall. It was a beautiful day. We had many delicious salads, a silent auction and a country store. Dale Cummings entertained our guests with Elvis songs. Everyone enjoyed hearing those old familiar tunes. Funds raised from this event will be used for scholarship grants to junior or above women college students who are education majors. We would like to thank the guests who attended and helped make this a great success. We hope you all enjoyed the day, and we look forward to seeing you next year.
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Student photos (Pictured with Dr. Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture, and Dr. Cynda Clary, associate dean of academic programs) Courtesy photos By Kristin Knight STILLWATER, Okla. – Fannin County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships were awarded at the 2026 Scholarship and Awards banquet, hosted by the Ferguson College on March 26. These scholarships are part of the more than $1.8 million that students receive from the Ferguson College and its academic departments. Students from all areas of study are considered for college scholarships, which can be combined with departmental and university awards. “Our students continuously
showcase academic and professional success through their endeavors in the Ferguson College,” said Cynda Clary, associate dean of academic programs. “These scholarships, made possible because of the generosity of our alumni and friends, are a testament to our students’ success, and it is a privilege to recognize them.” The 2026-2027 scholarship recipients and hometowns: Meredith Davis, Savoy Animal Science Charles and Freda Huddleston Endowed Scholarship Mallory Myracle, Telephone Agricultural Communications TELUS Endowed Scholarship Coon Family Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship Fund The Ferguson College of Ag-
riculture believes in the value of hands-on education and the importance of having a wellrounded student experience. The college’s award-winning faculty members are dedicated to developing students and are passionate about adding value to the total educational experience. With 16 majors, a variety of study options and more than 60 student organizations, the college is committed to expanding minds and inspiring purpose. Learn more at agriculture.okstate. edu
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All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Myles Porter Attorney at Law 411 N MAIN ST BONHAM, TX 75418 SIGNED on March 31, 2026 LAW OFFICE OF MYLES PORTER, P.C. /s/ Myles Porter Myles Porter Attorney for Delores Elain Bolling State Bar No.: 00794477 411 N MAIN ST BONHAM, TX 75418 Telephone: (903) 583-8539 Email: myles@mylesporter.com
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The Fannin County Leader Deadline is Thursdays @ Noon CITATION BY PUBLICATION - TRC 109 & 114 THE STATE OF TEXAS 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
IN THE COURT OF 336TH DISTRICT COURT FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS
TO: Cheryl Jones 1223 Denrock Avenue Dalhart TX 79022, or wherever he/she may be found, GREETING
DEFENDANT -
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 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.
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
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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.
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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. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas this March 16, 2026. Attorney for Plaintiff or Plaintiff: Robert Nebb Attorney Rev 4/24at Law Law Office of Michael H Carper PC 1102 Main Street Lubbock TX 79401 806-747-3016
CAUSE NO. CV-25-47201 § § §
by _______________________________________ Sheriff/Deputy/Constable/Process Server
TO: Kenny Welch 1515 E 3rd Street Portales NM 88130, or wherever he/she may be found, GREETING
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:
PERSON -RETURN CITATIONOFFICER/AUTHORIZED BY PUBLICATION TRC 109 & 114 Came to hand at _______ o’clock ___.M. on the ______ day of ________________, 20____. Executed this citation by delivering the same to a newspaper published in the County of ____________State of Texas, to be published four times, once in each week for 4 consecutive weeks. Said publications were made respectively on the: ____________20___; ____________20___; ____________20___: ____________20___ the first publication to begin at least 28 days before the return day hereof. A printed copy thereof will be returned to the clerk of this court and attached hereto.
CAUSE NO. CV-25-47201
To certify which I affix my hand officially this _____ day of _________________, 20____.
Billie Harruff v. James A. Smith and
Fees ……….. $_______ Vickie D. Smith Or Those Claiming By, Printer………. $_______
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
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IN THE COURT OF
by _______________________________________ Sheriff/Deputy/Constable/Process Server
TO: Teresa Fay Robbs 236 Rosa Blvd Clovis NM 88101, or wherever he/she may be found, GREETING
DEFENDANT -
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 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, 4/24 Page 700, Fannin County Deed Records, LESS the tract off the West side heretofore Rev 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. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas this March 23, 2026. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas this March 23, 2026. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas this March 23, 2026. Attorney for Plaintiff or Plaintiff: Clerk of the Court: Attorney for Plaintiff or Plaintiff: Clerk of the Court: Robert Nebbfor Plaintiff or Plaintiff: APRIL DISTRICT CLERK Attorney Clerk of the Court:GIBBS, Robert Nebb APRIL GIBBS, DISTRICT CLERK Attorney atNebb Law Fannin County, Texas Robert APRIL GIBBS, DISTRICT CLERK Attorney at Law Fannin County, Texas Law Office of H Carper PC 200 E. 1st Street Attorney at Michael Law Fannin County, Texas Law Office of Michael H Carper PC 200 E. 1st Street Rev 4/24 1102 Main Street Bonham Texas 75418 Law Office of Michael H Carper PC E. 1st Street 1102 Main Street Bonham 200 Texas 75418 Lubbock TX 79401 Bonham Texas 75418 1102 Main Street Lubbock TX 79401 806-747-3016 By: /s/ Jennie Little, Deputy Lubbock TX 79401 806-747-3016 By: /s/ Jennie Little, Deputy 806-747-3016 By: /s/ Jennie Little, Deputy OFFICER/AUTHORIZED PERSON RETURN OFFICER/AUTHORIZED PERSON RETURN Came to hand at _______ o’clock ___.M. on the ______ dayOFFICER/AUTHORIZED of ________________, 20____. Executed this citation by delivering the same to a newspaper PERSON RETURN Came to hand at _______ o’clock ___.M. on the ______ day of ________________, 20____. Executed this citation by delivering the same to a newspaper published in hand the County of ____________State ofthe Texas, to be four times, once20____. in each week for 4this consecutive Saidthe publications made Came to at _______ o’clock ___.M. on ______ daypublished of ________________, Executed citation byweeks. delivering same to a were newspaper published in the County of ____________State of Texas, to be published four times, once in each week for 4 consecutive weeks. Said publications were made
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Clerk of the Court: APRIL GIBBS, DISTRICT CLERK Fannin County, Texas 200 E. 1st Street Bonham Texas 75418
PERSON -RETURN CITATIONOFFICER/AUTHORIZED BY PUBLICATION TRC 109 & 114 Came to hand at _______ o’clock ___.M. on the ______ day of ________________, 20____. Executed this citation by delivering the same to a newspaper published in the County of ____________State of Texas, to be published four times, once in each week for 4 consecutive weeks. Said publications were made respectively on the: ____________20___; ____________20___; ____________20___: ____________20___ the first publication to begin at least 28 days before the return day hereof. A printed copy thereof will be returned to the clerk of this court and attached hereto.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
A A R R A A L L 1R 1 L L
By: /s/ Jennie Little, Deputy
CAUSE NO. CV-25-47201
To certify which I affix my hand officially this _____ day of _________________, 20____.
Billie Harruff v. James A. Smith and
Fees ……….. $_______ Vickie D. Smith Or Those Claiming By, Printer………. $_______
336TH DISTRICT COURT / District Clerk _____________________________________Sheriff __________________ FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS County, Texas
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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 Rev 4/24 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.
Attorney for Plaintiff or Plaintiff: Robert Nebb Rev 4/24at Law Attorney Law Office of Michael H Carper PC 1102 Main Street Lubbock TX 79401 806-747-3016
By: /s/ Jennie Little, Deputy
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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
Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas this March 16, 2026. Clerk of the Court: APRIL GIBBS, DISTRICT CLERK Fannin County, Texas 200 E. 1st Street Bonham Texas 75418
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Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas this March 16, 2026.
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Billie Harruff v. James A. Smith and Fees ……….. $_______ Vickie D. Smith Or Those Claiming By, Printer………. $_______ 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
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Clerk of the Court: APRIL GIBBS, DISTRICT CLERK Fannin County, Texas 200 E. 1st Street Bonham Texas 75418
as is more fully shown by Plaintiffs Petition on file in this suit.
Attorney for Plaintiff or Plaintiff: Robert Nebb Rev 4/24at Law Attorney Law Office of Michael H Carper PC 1102 Main Street Lubbock TX 79401 806-747-3016
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To certify which I affix my hand officially this _____ day of _________________, 20____.
CAUSE NO. CV-25-47201 § § §
IN THE COURT OF 336TH DISTRICT COURT FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS
TO: Rickie McBroom 1802 S Main Street Portales NM 88130, or wherever he/she may be found, DEFENDANT GREETING
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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
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OFFICER/AUTHORIZED PERSON RETURN CITATION BY PUBLICATION TRC this 109citation & 114 Came to hand at _______ o’clock ___.M. on the ______ day of ________________, 20____.-Executed by delivering the same to a newspaper published in the County of ____________State of Texas, to be published four times, once in each week for 4 consecutive weeks. Said publications were made respectively on the: ____________20___; ____________20___; ____________20___: ____________20___ the first publication to begin at least 28 days before the return day hereof. A printed copy thereof will be returned to the clerk of this court and attached hereto.
CITATION BY PUBLICATION - TRC 109 & 114 THE STATE OF TEXAS
CAUSE NO. CV-25-47201
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
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IN THE COURT OF 336TH DISTRICT COURT / District Clerk _____________________________________Sheriff __________________ FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS County, Texas
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TO: Michael Bridges 984 Curry Road Clovis NM 88101, or wherever he/she may be found, GREETING
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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 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 Rev 4/24 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.
Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas this March 16, 2026. Attorney for Plaintiff or Plaintiff: Robert Nebb
Rev 4/24at Law Attorney
Law Office of Michael H Carper PC 1102 Main Street Lubbock TX 79401 806-747-3016
Clerk of the Court: APRIL GIBBS, DISTRICT CLERK Fannin County, Texas 200 E. 1st Street Bonham Texas 75418 By: /s/ Jennie Little, Deputy
OFFICER/AUTHORIZED PERSON RETURN Came to hand at _______ o’clock ___.M. on the ______ day of ________________, 20____. Executed this citation by delivering the same to a newspaper published in the County of ____________State of Texas, to be published four times, once in each week for 4 consecutive weeks. Said publications were made respectively on the: ____________20___; ____________20___; ____________20___: ____________20___ the first publication to begin at least
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 2, 2026 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on May 2, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., to consider amendments to the City of Bonham Home Rule City Charter. The Charter amendment propositions, and the proposed text changes are attached as Exhibit “A”. The election shall be administered by the City of Bonham in accordance with the Texas Election Code. See https://www.cityofbonham.org/253/Election-Information for more information. Fiscal Impact Statement This notice is published in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, sec. 9.004(c). If Proposition D is approved, City Council compensation would increase by $40 per regular meeting per council member. Mayor compensation would increase by $80 per regular meeting. Upon canvassing the election results, compensation would be $50 per regular meeting, not to exceed $600 annually per council member. Compensation for mayor would be $100 per regular meeting, not to exceed $1,200 annually. This would remain in effect until City Charter Section 2 and 4 is amended. It is estimated that there will be no fiscal impact to the City of Bonham for any of the other proposed propositions. The election shall be held on May 2, 2026, at the Bonham City Hall at 514 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas. Polls will be open on May 2, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas 75418 as follows:
Applications for ballot by mail shall be requested from and mailed to: Heather Stockton, Early Voting Clerk, 514 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas 75418. Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than close of business on April 20, 2026. Issued by: John Burnett, Mayor City of Bonham EXHIBIT A City of Bonham Proposed Charter Amendments and Text Changes Proposition A – Term Limits Increasing the term limits is warranted given the growth coming to Bonham and the need for consistency in working on long range planning involving master planning and redevelopment projects. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION (In the text of the proposed amendment, words stricken out would be deleted from the Charter. All other words would be in the Charter if the amendments are adopted. Words to be added are typically shown by underlining.) Beginning with the May 2015 and May 2016 elections described above, a councilmember may serve a maximum of two (2) three (3) consecutive terms as a councilmember and additionally, two three consecutive terms in the office of Mayor. For councilmembers in Place 1 and Place 5 elected to two (2) year terms in the May 2015 regular election, these councilmembers may serve a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms of office. After a councilmember or mayor has served their maximum term of office, a one (1) year (365 day) absence from office is required before that person will be eligible to hold another elective office. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION A Shall Section 2, of the Home Rule Charter be amended to increase term limits for the mayor and city council to three (3) three-year terms? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: Section 2 Proposition B – Moral Turpitude The term “moral turpitude” has never been definitively defined by the legislature or the courts and is somewhat antiquated. It is recommended to change the provision to provide that one of the reasons for a councilmember to forfeit office is upon final conviction of a felony for which the person has not been pardoned or had resulting disabilities removed. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION The office of a councilmember shall become vacant upon the member’s death, resignation or removal from office or forfeiture of office in any manner authorized by law. A councilmember shall forfeit that office if the councilmember: 1. Fails to meet the residency requirements. 2. Violates any express prohibition of this charter. 3. Is finally convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude for which the person has not been pardoned or had resulting disabilities removed, or 4. Fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Council without being excused by the Council. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION B Shall Section 2 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that a councilmember who has been finally convicted of a felony for which the person has not been pardoned or had resulting disabilities removed shall forfeit office? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: 2 Proposition C – Fill a Vacancy Currently there is no procedure to fill a vacancy on the city council. Therefore, the City must rely on Texas Constitution Art. 11, which requires a special election. However, Art. 11 does allow home rule cities by charter provision to fill a vacancy by appointment when vacancy is less than one year. This provision would save taxpayer resources. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION Vacancies in the city council for which the remaining term is twelve months or less shall be filled by appointment by majority vote of the remaining members of the city council by a person meeting the qualifications of the charter to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. When there are two (2) or more vacancies at any one time, the vacancies shall be filled by special election to be held on the earliest date allowed by law for the purpose of allowing the qualified voters of the city to elect a person to swerve the remained of the unexpired term unless the date of the next general election for the city council occurs first. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION C Shall Section 2 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to add authority for the city council to fill a vacancy by appointment when the vacancy for the unexpired term is less than one year? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: Section 2 Proposition D – Council Compensation The duties, commitments, and responsibilities of the Mayor and City Council members warrant an increase in compensation for their valuable time, expense, and work. The impact on the city budget is negligible. Currently the city council meets once per month and are paid $20 and $10 respectively, per regular meeting attended for a total budget outlay of $960 annually. The increase would result in a budget impact of $4,800, or an increase of $3,840. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION The mayor shall receive as compensation $100 for each regular meeting attended and Each each councilmember shall receive as compensation $10.00 $50.00 for each regular monthly meeting they attend. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION D Shall Section 2 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to provide compensation for the mayor of $100.00 for each regular meeting attended and compensation of $50.00 for each regular meeting attended by a city councilmember? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: Section 2 and Section 4 Proposition E – Meetings Current provisions require the city council to meet at city hall on the second Monday. This would be amended to provide that city council may hold regular meetings at city hall or other locations designated by city council and that city council shall meet at least once a month. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION Newly elected members shall assume duties of office following the canvass of election results and taking the oath of office. The City Council shall meet in a regular meeting at the City Hall or such other locations as shall be designated by the City Council on the second Monday of at least once each month, the hour of such regular meeting shall be fixed by ordinance or resolution. In case a quorum shall not be present at any such meeting, a smaller number may adjourn from time to time, no time to be more than three days apart until a quorum is obtained, and such adjourned meeting be deemed and held a regular meeting. Special meetings shall be called by the City Secretary upon the written request of the Mayor, the City Manager or three members of the City Council. Notice of such special meeting shall state the subject to be considered. All meetings of the City Council and the committees thereof shall be open to the public except as provided by State Statute (Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D and any other statutory references). Any inhabitant of the City shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard at any regular meetings of the City council on any matter, and any special meeting on any subject before the special meeting. The City Council may enter into Executive Session IAW as provided by State law. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION E Shall Section 3 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to provide the city council with greater flexibility with regard to the location and day of council meetings? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Continued On Page 18 Section affected: Section 3
Page 18 • April 7, 2026 • 903-583-3280 Proposition F – Public Hearings for Ordinances State law only requires public hearings in certain cases (eg: zoning textual and map changes, property tax rates, certain annexations, adoption of CIP). Thus, the charter is more restrictive than state law. Additionally, all ordinances are considered at a public meeting at which the public has an opportunity to be heard any item on the agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. This revision would save taxpayer resources. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION The City Secretary shall publish the ordinance by caption together with a in the City Council agenda and provide notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon and for its consideration by the City Council. The public hearing shall follow the publication by at least seven days, may be held separately or in connection with a regular or special council meeting and may be adjourned from time to time; all persons interested shall have an opportunity to be heard. After the hearing, the The City Council may adopt the ordinance on first and final reading or reject it. If the ordinance is amended as to any matter of substance, the City Council may not adopt it until the ordinance or its amended sections have been subjected to all the procedures herein before required in the case of a newly introduced ordinance. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION F Shall Section 7 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to remove the public hearing requirement for ordinances considered by the city council unless a public hearing is required by state law? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: Section 7 Proposition G – Emergency Ordinances State law requires that emergency laws can only be effective for 60 days. Therefore, this change brings the charter in compliance with state law. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION Emergency ordinances may be passed without the requirement of prior publication with the affirmative vote of all members of the City Council. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form and manner prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance, and shall contain after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing it in clear and specific terms. Emergency ordinances may be effective for no more than sixty (60) days. After its adoption, the emergency ordinance shall be published in the newspaper of record. No measure making a grant renewal, or extension of a franchise, or other special privilege or regulating the rate required for its services for any public utility shall ever be passed as an emergency measure. All other ordinances in effect at the time of the adoption of the emergency ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION G Shall Section 7 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that emergency ordinances shall be effective for 60 days? required by state law? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST
Section affected: Section 7 Proposition H– Budget
This will address what should happen if a budget is not adopted by adding language to provide that in the event the Council does not adopt a budget before the last day the current fiscal year, then the previous year’s budget shall remain in effect on a month-to-month basis until a budget is adopted. Further the current provisions in the Charter which states that if the City Council fails to adopt a budget the City Manager submitted budget shall be deemed adopted is likely unconstitutional. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION Following a public hearing the City Council may adopt the budget with or without amendment. The City Council shall adopt the budget before the last day of the fiscal year currently ending. Should the City Council take no fail to take final action on or prior to such day, the budget adopted for the previous fiscal year shall remain in effect on a month to month basis until a budget is adopted for the current fiscal year, as submitted by the City Manager, shall be deemed to have been finally adopted by the City Council. To implement the adopted budget, the City Council shall adopt, prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year: 1. An appropriation ordinance making appropriations by fund and department. 2. A tax levy ordinance authorizing the property tax levy or levies and setting the tax rates; and 3. Any other ordinances required to authorize new revenues or to amend the rates or other features of existing taxes or other revenue sources. The City of Bonham shall adhere to the requirements of all current and future State statutes, which have an effect on municipal budgeting and taxation and the scheduling of such activities. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION H Shall Section 15 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to establish a procedure to allow the previous year’s budget to remain in effect on a month-to-month basis should the city council fail to adopt a budget before the last day of the current fiscal year? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: Section 15 Proposition I – Errors or Defects The Texas Legislature has added procedural requirements to the budget and tax rate adoption process in the past few legislative sessions. If the city inadvertently misses a requirement or makes an error in the process this provision would prohibit such error or defect from invalidating the budget and tax rate adopted. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION Errors or defects in the form or preparation of the budget or the failure to perform any procedural requirement shall not nullify the tax levy or the tax rate. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION I Shall Section 15 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to add provisions ensuring that errors or defects in the form or preparation of the budget or the failure to perform any procedural requirement shall not nullify the tax levy or the tax rate? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: Section 15 Proposition J – Recall The Charter currently does not include a provision by which citizens can recall the mayor or city council members when a majority of citizens are dissatisfied with the actions of their elected representatives. A recall provision gives the citizens, upon submission of a valid petition, the opportunity to vote to remove the official from the city council. Recall provisions are found in 93% of all home rule city charters in Texas. It is recommend limitations be placed on recall provisions to prevent a recall from being filed within six months after election to office or within three months of expiration of the person’s current term. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION § 22. Independent School District. REPEALED. Recall of Mayor and City Council Members Repealed May 13, 2006 by voter approval The Mayor and/or any City Council members may be recalled and removed from office by electors qualified to vote in City of Bonham elections. (a) Procedure. 1. Before the question of recall of the mayor or a council member shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the city, a petition addressed to the city council of the City of Bonham demanding the recall of the mayor or a council member shall first be filed with the city secretary, which petition shall name the mayor or council member whose removal is sought, and contain a complete statement of the grounds for which the removal is sought. A separate petition shall be required for the mayor and each council member whose removal is sought. 2. The petition shall be signed by qualified voters equal in number to at least ten (10) percent of the total number of qualified voters on the date of the last regular municipal election of the city. 3. Notice shall be given in writing to the city secretary by five (5) registered voters on the first day that such petition is circulated, and the total signatures required must be secured and the petition filed within thirty (30) days thereafter. 4. The petition may consist of one (1) or more papers circulated separately and the signatures thereto may be upon the paper or papers containing the form of the petition, or upon other paper attached thereto. For a petition signature to be valid, a petition must contain, in addition to the signature: the signer’s printed name, residence address, county of residence, date of signing, and either voter registration number or date of birth, and must comply with any other applicable requirements prescribed by state law. One (1) of the signers to each of such papers shall make oath before an official competent to administer oaths that each signature is that of the person whose name it purports to be and was signed by such person on the date indicated. 5. Within ten (10) days after the filing of such petition, the city secretary shall examine the same and from the list of qualified voters ascertain whether or not said petition is signed by the requisite number of qualified voters. The city secretary shall attach to said petition a certificate showing the result of such examination. 6. If by the secretary’s certificate the petition is shown to be insufficient, it may be amended within ten (10) days from the date of said certificate. The secretary shall, within ten (10) days after such amendment is filed, in the event one is filed, make like examination of the said amended petition, and if the certificate shall show the petition to be insufficient, it shall not be further amended. 7. If the petition is found to be sufficient, the city secretary shall within five (5) days or at the next regular city council meeting, whichever is later, submit it and the certificate declaring the petition to be sufficient to the city council, and notify the affected mayor or council member sought to be recalled. The city council, in the event that the mayor or council member fails to resign, shall order and set an election to be held on the earliest date allowed by law following the submission of the certified petition to the city council. 8. If the mayor or council member in question resigns, no recall election shall be necessary and the vacancy shall be filled by the council as in other cases of vacancies. (b) Appeal. Should the city council fail or refuse to order an election as herein provided for the recall of the mayor or a council member, when all the requirements for such election have been complied with by the petitioning citizens, in conformity with this article of the charter, then it shall be the duty of any one of the district judges of Fannin County, Texas, upon proper application being made therefore, to order such election and to enforce the carrying into effect of the provisions of this article of the charter. (c) Recall limitations. No recall petition shall be filed against the mayor or any council member within six (6) months after such person’s election or appointment to the city council and qualifying for office within three (3) months after an election for such person’s recall, and in no case within three (3) months prior to the expiration of such person’s current term of office. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION J Shall Section 22 be added to the Home Rule Charter to provide procedure for the recall of the mayor and city council members? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: Section 22
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Building for the Future: Downtown Bonham Moves Forward with Bonham Visitor Center Revitalization will temporarily relocate to 211 N. Main St. in Bonham, and all office phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same: ●BEDCO/ Downtown (Coordinator Mark Posey) ● To u r i s m Department (Director Melissa Max-
BEDCO photo Visitor center to close April 3 as offices relocate temporarily and redevelopment begins BONHAM, Texas (April 2, 2026) – The Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) announced today a major step in its downtown revitalization efforts as the Bonham Visitor Center prepares for transformation. The current visitor center will officially close on Friday, April 3, as the building enters its next phase supporting ongoing downtown revitalization. “This project represents an important investment in the future of downtown Bon-
ham,” said BEDCO Executive Director William Myers. “By revitalizing this landmark property, we are reinforcing the economic vitality and cultural heartbeat of our downtown while creating a space that will better serve residents and visitors for years to come.” The redevelopment is part of a broader effort to position downtown Bonham as a destination for commerce, tourism and community activity. The City of Bonham anticipates reopening the fully transformed Visitor Center in 2027. To ensure uninterrupted service for residents and visitors, the following offices
well) ●Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce BEDCO appreciates the community’s patience and support during this transition process and looks forward to welcoming the public back to a revitalized facility that will contribute to a more vibrant downtown. ABOUT BONHAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BEDCO) Located at the intersection of Sam Rayburn Highway (Hwy 121) and U.S. Highway 82, Bonham, Texas, serves as the county seat of Fannin
County and is conveniently positioned just 60 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and 30 minutes east of Sherman’s growing tech hub. With its historic downtown, affordable neighborhoods, exceptional quality of life and easy access to major regional centers, Bonham attracts families, professionals and businesses seeking growth and connection throughout
North and Northeast Texas. The Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) is a Type B EDC established under the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1997, funded by a half-cent, voter-approved sales tax dedicated to growing Bonham’s economy. With a 2025–26 sales tax budget of $1.1 million, BEDCO is investing in vital infrastructure,
upgrades at Jones Field Airport, public parks, and strategic commercial and industrial development to create new jobs. BEDCO also supports downtown revitalization through matching grants that help business owners enhance their properties. For more information, visit www.cityofbonham.org/163/ BEDCO.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of David Dewayne Hunt, Deceased, were issued on February 3, 2026, in Cause No. PR-202613502, pending in the County Court-at-Law of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Michelle Renay Hunt. 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: Michelle Renay Hunt 107 Oates St Bailey, Texas 75413 SIGNED on April 1, 2026 LAW OFFICE OF MYLES PORTER, P.C. /s/ Myles Porter Myles Porter Attorney for Michelle Renay Hunt State Bar No.: 00794477 411 N MAIN ST BONHAM, TX 75418 Telephone: (903) 583-8539 Email: myles@mylesporter.com
Proposition K – Initiative and Referendum The Charter currently does not include a provision by which citizens can petition the governing body to ask the city council to act on a specific issue when it has not done so previously. An initiative and referendum provision gives the citizens more opportunity to be involved in legislation by allowing them direct participation in the legislative process, upon submission of a valid petition to seek to have ordinances passed or repealed. Initiative and referendum provisions are found in 88% of all home rule city charters in Texas. It is recommend limiting referendum petitions to matters that do not involve ordinances levying taxes, appropriating money, authorizing the issuance of bonds, zoning and any other ordinance that is not the proper subject of referendum by state law. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION
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§ 24. Board of Equalization. REPEALED. Initiative and Referendum Repealed May 13, 2006 by voter approval (a) Power of initiative. The people of the City of Bonham reserve the power of direct legislation by initiative, and in the exercise of such power may propose that any ordinance, except those not legally authorized to be considered by initiative by the state constitution or state law, be submitted to the qualified voters of the city by submitting a petition to the city secretary which shall contain the full text of the proposed ordinance, signed by qualified voters of the city equal in number to ten (10) percent of the total number of qualified voters on the date of the last regular municipal election. The signatures to the petition need not all be appended to one (1) paper, but all signers shall in addition to their signature provide their residence address, county of residence, printed name, date of signing and comply with any other applicable requirements prescribed by state law. One (1) of the signers to each of such papers shall make oath before an officer of the State of Texas competent to administer oaths that each signature is that of the person whose name it purports to be and was signed by such person on the date indicated. All petition papers comprising an initiative petition shall be assembled and filed with the city secretary as one instrument on the same day. 1. Examination of initiative petition. Within ten (10) days from the date of filing an initiative petition, the city secretary shall examine the same and ascertain from the list of qualified voters whether or not said petition is signed by the requisite number of qualified voters, and shall attach to said petition a certificate showing the result of such examination. If by the secretary’s certificate the petition is shown to be insufficient, it may be amended within ten (10) days from date of said certificate. The secretary shall within ten (10) days after receipt of such amendment make like examinations of the amended petition. If the secretary’s certificate shall show the same to be insufficient, the petition may not be further amended, however, a new petition may be filed to the same effect. The city attorney shall review the petition to determine that it is a proper subject and in proper form. If the petition shall be found to be sufficient, the secretary shall submit the same to the city council without delay. 2. City council action. When the city council receives an initiative petition certified by the city secretary to be sufficient, the city council shall either: i. Pass said proposed ordinance without alteration within twenty (20) days after the attachment of the city secretary’s certificate of sufficiency to the accompanying petition; or ii. Call a special election to be held on the next allowable election date as authorized by state law at which said ordinance, without alteration, shall be submitted to a vote of the people. 3. Ballots—Proposed initiative ordinance. The ballots used when voting upon an ordinance proposed by initiative petition shall state the nature of the proposed ordinance and shall contain the words “For the Ordinance,” and “Against the Ordinance.” Any number of proposed ordinances may be voted at the same election, in accordance with the provisions of this section of the charter. 4. Valid and effective date of initiated ordinance. If a majority of the qualified voters voting upon an ordinance proposed by initiative petition shall vote in favor thereof, such ordinance shall thereupon become a valid and binding ordinance of the city, and any ordinance adopted by city council proposed by initiative petition, or which shall be adopted by a vote of the people, cannot be repealed or amended except by a vote of the people. 5. Repeal or amendment of initiated ordinance. The city council may submit a proposition for the repeal of any ordinance adopted by the city council proposed by initiative petition or such ordinance adopted by a vote of the people, or for amendments thereto, to be voted upon at any succeeding city election, and should such proposition so submitted receive a majority of the votes cast thereon at such election, such ordinance shall be repealed or amended accordingly. 6. Publication of ordinance proposed by petition initiative. Whenever any ordinance proposed by initiative petition is required by the charter to be submitted to the qualified voters of the city at any election, the city secretary shall cause the proposed ordinance to be published at least thirty (30) days before such election in a local newspaper or other official publication of the city, or by such other means as may be allowed by state law. 7. When initiative ordinance is effective. No ordinance proposed by initiative petition passed by the city council or such ordinance adopted by a vote of the people shall go into effect until thirty (30) days after its final passage, except when otherwise required by the general laws of the state. (b) Power of referendum. The qualified voters of the city may require that any ordinance enacted by the city council be submitted to the qualified voters of the city for approval or disapproval by filing a petition with the city secretary within forty-five (45) days after passage of said ordinance or within forty-five (45) days after its publication, whichever is later. Said petition shall be signed by qualified voters of the city equal in number to at least ten (10) percent of the total number of qualified voters on the date of the last regular municipal election. Within ten (10) days after the filing of the petition the city secretary shall examine the same and from the list of qualified voters ascertain whether the petition is signed by the requisite number of qualified voters. If by the city secretary’s certificate the petition is shown to be sufficient, the petition shall be presented to the city council, the ordinance shall thereupon be suspended from taking effect, and it shall be the duty of the city council to reconsider such ordinance, and if the same is not entirely repealed the city council shall submit the ordinance to the vote of the qualified voters of the city at the next uniform election date or other date allowed by state law. Such ordinance shall be suspended from taking effect and shall not later take effect unless a majority of the qualified voters voting on the same shall vote in favor of the ordinance. The power of referendum shall not apply to ordinances levying taxes, appropriating money, authorizing the issuance of bonds, zoning and any ordinance not the proper subject of referendum by the state constitution or state law. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION K Shall Section 24 be added to the Home Rule Charter to provide procedures for initiative and referendum? Section affected: Section 24
__________ FOR __________ AGAINST
Proposition L – Power of Condemnation Over the past few legislative sessions, the Texas Legislature has added certain requirements and has attempted to limit the ability of a city to exercise the power of eminent domain. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that the city charter complies with state law and to ensure the City retains all powers related to eminent domain. REDLINE VERSION OF APPLICABLE CHARTER SECTION The City shall have the full power, authority and right to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property by condemnation within or without its corporate limits for any municipal purpose in any manner authorized or permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas when necessary and desirable to carry out any of the powers conferred upon the city by this charter or by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas. The power of eminent domain hereby conferred shall include the right of the City to take fee simple title in land so condemned. Ballot Text: PROPOSITION L Shall Section 29 of the Home Rule Charter be amended to clarify that the city has the full power of condemnation? __________ FOR __________ AGAINST Section affected: Section 29
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AVISO PÚBLICO AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL 2 DE MAYO DE 2026 ENMIENDAS A LA CARTA – CIUDAD DE BONHAM, TEXAS Se notifica que se celebrará una Elección Especial el 2 de mayo de 2026, de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m., para considerar enmiendas a la Carta de Autonomía de la Ciudad de Bonham. Las proposiciones de enmienda de la Carta y los cambios propuestos en el texto se adjuntan como Anexo “A”. La elección será administrada por la ciudad de Bonham de acuerdo con el Código Electoral de Texas. Consulta https://www.cityofbonham.org/253/Election-Information para más información. Estado de Impacto Fiscal Este aviso se publica conforme al Código de Gobierno Local de Texas, sección 9.004(c). Si se aprueba la Propuesta D, la compensación del Ayuntamiento aumentaría en 40 dólares por reunión ordinaria y miembro del concejal. La compensación del alcalde aumentaría en 80 dólares por reunión ordinaria. Al consultar los resultados electorales, la compensación sería de 50 dólares por reunión ordinaria, sin exceder los 600 dólares anuales por miembro del concejal. La compensación para el alcalde sería de 100 dólares por reunión ordinaria, sin exceder los 1.200 dólares anuales. Esto permanecería en vigor hasta que se modifiquen las Secciones 2 y 4 de la Carta de la Ciudad. Se estima que no habrá impacto fiscal para la ciudad de Bonham por ninguna de las otras propuestas propuestas. La elección se celebrará el 2 de mayo de 2026 en el Ayuntamiento de Bonham, en 514 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas. Las urnas estarán abiertas el 2 de mayo de 2026, entre las 7:00 y las 19:00. La votación anticipada por comparecencia personal se realizará en el Ayuntamiento de Bonham, 514 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas 75418, de la siguiente manera:
Las solicitudes para la papeleta por correo deberán solicitarse y enviarse a: Heather Stockton, Secretaria de Votación Anticipada, 514 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas 75418. Las solicitudes de votación por correo deben recibirse a más tardar antes del cierre de la jornada el 20 de abril de 2026. Emitido por: John Burnett, Alcalde Ciudad de Bonham EJEMPLO A Propuestas de enmiendas a la carta y cambios en el texto de la ciudad de Bonham Proposición A – Límites de mandato Es justificado aumentar los límites de mandato dado el crecimiento que se avecina en Bonham y la necesidad de coherencia en la planificación a largo plazo que implique proyectos de planificación maestra y reurbanización. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE (En el texto de la enmienda propuesta, las palabras eliminadas serían eliminadas de la Carta. Todas las demás palabras estarían en la Carta si se adoptan las enmiendas. Las palabras que se van a añadir suelen mostrarse subrayadas.) A partir de las elecciones de mayo de 2015 y mayo de 2016 descritas anteriormente, un concejal puede desempeñar un máximo de dos (2) tres (3) mandatos consecutivos como concejal y, además, dos tres mandatos consecutivos en el cargo de alcalde. Para los concejales en los Puestos 1 y 5 elegidos para mandatos de dos (2) años en las elecciones ordinarias de mayo de 2015, estos concejales podrán desempeñar un máximo de tres (3) mandatos consecutivos. Después de que un concejal o alcalde haya cumplido su mandato máximo, se requiere una ausencia de un (1) año (365 días) antes de que esa persona pueda ocupar otro cargo electo. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN A ¿Se debe modificar la Sección 2 de la Carta de Autogobierno para aumentar los límites de mandatos para alcalde y ayuntamiento a tres (3) mandatos de tres años? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA
Sección afectada: Sección 2 Proposición B – Turpitud moral
El término “turpitud moral” nunca ha sido definido de forma definitiva por la legislatura ni por los tribunales y es algo anticuado. Se recomienda modificar la disposición para establecer que una de las razones por las que un concejal renuncie al cargo es tras una condena definitiva por un delito grave por el que la persona no ha sido indultada o no se le hayan eliminado las discapacidades resultantes. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE El cargo de concejal quedará vacante tras el fallecimiento, dimisión o destitución del cargo o pérdida de cargo de cualquier manera autorizada por la ley. Un concejal perderá ese cargo si el concejal: 1. No cumple con los requisitos de residencia. 2. Viola cualquier prohibición expresa de esta carta. 3. Finalmente es condenado por un delito grave o un delito que implique turpitud moral por los que la persona no ha sido indultada ni se le han eliminado las discapacidades resultantes, o 4. No asiste a tres reuniones consecutivas del Consejo sin ser excusado por el Consejo. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN B ¿Debe modificarse la Sección 2 de la Carta de Autogobierno para establecer que un concejal que haya sido finalmente condenado por un delito grave por el que la persona no haya sido indultada o haya tenido la discapacidad resultante eliminada renunciará al cargo? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: 2 Proposición C – Cubrir una vacante Actualmente no existe ningún procedimiento para cubrir una vacante en el ayuntamiento. Por lo tanto, la ciudad debe basarse en el Art. 11 de la Constitución de Texas, que exige una elección especial. Sin embargo, el Art. 11 permite que las ciudades de autonomía local, mediante disposición de la carta, cubran una vacante mediante nombramiento cuando la vacante sea inferior a un año. Esta disposición ahorraría recursos a los contribuyentes. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE Las vacantes en el ayuntamiento cuyo mandato restante sea de doce meses o menos deberán ser cubiertas por nombramiento por mayoría de los miembros restantes del ayuntamiento por una persona que cumpla con los requisitos de la carta para servir el resto del mandato no expirado. Cuando haya dos (2) o más vacantes en un momento dado, las vacantes se cubrirán mediante elección especial que se celebrará en la fecha más temprana permitida por ley, con el fin de permitir a los votantes cualificados de la ciudad elegir a una persona que evite el resto del mandato no expirado, salvo que se presente primero la fecha de las próximas elecciones generales para el ayuntamiento. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN C ¿Debe modificarse la Sección 2 de la Carta de Autogobierno para añadir autoridad al ayuntamiento para cubrir una vacante mediante nombramiento cuando la vacante para el mandato no expirado sea inferior a un año? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 2 Propuesta D – Compensación del Consejo Las funciones, compromisos y responsabilidades del alcalde y de los miembros del Ayuntamiento justifican un aumento de la compensación por su valioso tiempo, gasto y trabajo. El impacto en el presupuesto municipal es insignificante. Actualmente, el ayuntamiento se reúne una vez al mes y recibe un pago de 20 y 10 dólares respectivamente, por reunión ordinaria a la que asisten, para un presupuesto total de 960 dólares anuales. El aumento supondría un impacto presupuestario de 4.800 dólares, o un incremento de 3.840 dólares. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE El alcalde recibirá como compensación 100 $ por cada reunión ordinaria a la que asista y cada concejal recibirá como compensación 10,00 $ 50,00 $ por cada reunión mensual ordinaria a la que asista. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN D ¿Se modificará la Sección 2 de la Carta de Autogobierno para proporcionar una compensación de 100,00 dólares por cada reunión ordinaria asistida y una compensación de 50,00 dólares por cada reunión ordinaria a la que asista un concejal municipal? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 2 y Sección 4
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New SNAP Purchase Restrictions Effective April 1st
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and vendors that candy or sweetened drinks can no longer be purchased with Lone Star Cards in Texas beginning today. “Texas will ensure the health and well-being of Texans by directing taxpayer dollars to food with real nutritional value,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “By restricting unhealthy food purchases using SNAP benefits, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier Texas.” The new restrictions prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to buy 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. “A nutritious diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle,” HHS Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth said. “We hope
these changes will support healthier food and drink choices for Texans and help build stronger communities.” 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. 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. For tips on making quick and affordable meals, visit the HHSC “Good Food, Good Move” website. To learn about SNAP and other programs and services, visit the SNAP Food Benefits webpage or dial 2-1-1. Propuesta E – Reuniones
Las disposiciones actuales exigen que el ayuntamiento se reúna en el ayuntamiento el segundo lunes. Esto se modificaría para establecer que el ayuntamiento podrá celebrar reuniones ordinarias en el ayuntamiento u otros lugares designados por el ayuntamiento y que el ayuntamiento se reunirá al menos una vez al mes. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE Los nuevos miembros elegidos asumirán sus funciones tras la revisión de los resultados electorales y la toma de juramento. El Ayuntamiento se reunirá en una reunión ordinaria en el Ayuntamiento o en cualquier otro lugar que el Ayuntamiento designe el segundo lunes de al menos una vez al mes; la hora de dicha reunión ordinaria será fijada por ordenanza o resolución. En caso de que no haya quórum presente en dicha reunión, un número menor podrá levantarse de vez en cuando, sin que haya más de tres días de diferencia hasta que se obtenga el quórum, y dicha reunión levantada se considere y celebre una reunión ordinaria. Las reuniones extraordinarias serán convocadas por el Secretario Municipal a petición escrita del Alcalde, el Gerente Municipal o tres miembros del Ayuntamiento. El aviso de dicha reunión extraordinaria indicará el tema a considerar. Todas las reuniones del Ayuntamiento y de sus comités estarán abiertas al público, salvo lo que disponga el Estatuto Estatal (Código de Gobierno, Capítulo 551, Subcapítulo D y cualquier otra referencia legal). Cualquier habitante de la Ciudad tendrá una oportunidad razonable para ser escuchado en cualquier reunión ordinaria del consejo municipal sobre cualquier asunto, y en cualquier reunión especial sobre cualquier asunto antes de la reunión extraordinaria. El Ayuntamiento puede entrar en Sesión Ejecutiva según lo dispuesto por la ley estatal. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN E ¿Debe modificarse la Sección 3 de la Carta de Autogobierno para otorgar al ayuntamiento mayor flexibilidad respecto a la ubicación y el día de las reuniones del consejo? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 3 Proposición F – Audiencias públicas para ordenanzas La ley estatal solo exige audiencias públicas en ciertos casos (por ejemplo: cambios en el texto y mapas de zonificación, tipos del impuesto sobre la propiedad, ciertas anexiones, adopción del CIP). Por tanto, la carta es más restrictiva que la ley estatal. Además, todas las ordenanzas se consideran en una reunión pública en la que el público tiene la oportunidad de escuchar cualquier punto del orden del día conforme a la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas de Texas. Esta revisión ahorraría recursos a los contribuyentes. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE El Secretario Municipal publicará la ordenanza mediante un pie de foto junto con un documento en la agenda del Ayuntamiento y proporcionará un aviso estableciendo el momento y el lugar para una audiencia pública al respecto, así como para su consideración por parte del Ayuntamiento. La audiencia pública seguirá la publicación al menos siete días, podrá celebrarse por separado o en relación con una reunión ordinaria o extraordinaria del consejo y podrá ser aplazada de vez en cuando; todas las personas interesadas tendrán la oportunidad de ser escuchadas. Tras la audiencia, el Ayuntamiento podrá adoptar la ordenanza en primera y última lectura o rechazarla. Si la ordenanza se modifica respecto a cualquier asunto de fondo, el Ayuntamiento no podrá adoptarla hasta que la ordenanza o sus secciones enmendadas hayan sido sometidas a todos los procedimientos anteriormente establecidos en el caso de una ordenanza recién introducida. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN F ¿Se modificará el artículo 7 de la Carta de Autonomía para eliminar el requisito de audiencia pública para las ordenanzas consideradas por el ayuntamiento, salvo que la ley estatal requiera una audiencia pública? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 7 Proposición G – Ordenanzas de Emergencia La ley estatal exige que las leyes de emergencia solo puedan ser efectivas durante 60 días. Por lo tanto, este cambio pone la carta en conformidad con la legislación estatal. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE Las ordenanzas de emergencia pueden aprobarse sin necesidad de publicación previa con el voto afirmativo de todos los miembros del Ayuntamiento. Una ordenanza de emergencia deberá introducirse en la forma y manera prescritas para las ordenanzas en general, excepto que deberá designarse claramente como ordenanza de emergencia y, tras la cláusula de promulgación, contener una declaración que indique que existe una emergencia y la describa en términos claros y específicos. Las ordenanzas de emergencia pueden ser efectivas durante un máximo de sesenta (60) días. Tras su adopción, la ordenanza de emergencia se publicará en el periódico correspondiente. Ninguna medida que renueve una subvención, una extensión de una franquicia, u otro privilegio especial o regule la tarifa requerida para sus servicios para cualquier servicio público será aprobada como medida de emergencia. Todas las demás ordenanzas vigentes en el momento de la adopción de la ordenanza de emergencia permanecerán plenamente vigentes. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN G ¿Se debe modificar el artículo 7 de la Carta de Autogobierno para establecer que las ordenanzas de emergencia serán efectivas durante 60 días? ¿Exige la ley estatal? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 7 Propuesta H– Presupuesto Esto abordará lo que debería ocurrir si no se adopta un presupuesto, añadiendo un lenguaje que establezca que, en caso de que el Consejo no adopte un presupuesto antes del último día del año fiscal actual, el presupuesto del año anterior permanecerá en vigor mes a mes hasta que se adopte un presupuesto. Además, las disposiciones actuales de la Carta, que establecen que si el Ayuntamiento no adopta un presupuesto, el presupuesto presentado por el Director de la Ciudad será considerado adoptado, probablemente sean inconstitucionales. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE Tras una audiencia pública, el Ayuntamiento podrá adoptar el presupuesto con o sin enmienda. El Ayuntamiento adoptará el presupuesto antes del último día del ejercicio fiscal que actualmente finalice. Si el Ayuntamiento no toma ninguna medida final en o antes de ese día, el presupuesto adoptado para el año fiscal anterior permanecerá en vigor mes a mes hasta que se apruebe un presupuesto para el año fiscal en curso, presentado por el Gerente de la Ciudad, se considere que ha sido finalmente adoptado por el Ayuntamiento. Para implementar el presupuesto adoptado, el Ayuntamiento adoptará, antes del inicio del nuevo año fiscal: 1. Una ordenanza de asignaciones que otorga asignaciones por fondos y departamento. 2. Una ordenanza de gravamen fiscal que autoriza el gravamen o gravámenes del impuesto sobre la propiedad y fija los tipos impositivos; y 3. Cualquier otra ordenanza necesaria para autorizar nuevos ingresos o para modificar los tipos u otras características de los impuestos existentes u otras fuentes de ingresos. La ciudad de Bonham deberá cumplir con los requisitos de todas las leyes estatales actuales y futuras, que afecten al presupuesto y la fiscalidad municipales, así como a la programación de dichas actividades. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN H ¿Se modificará la Sección 15 de la Carta de Autogobierno para establecer un procedimiento que permita que el presupuesto del año anterior siga vigente mes a mes si el ayuntamiento no adopta un presupuesto antes del último día del ejercicio fiscal actual? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 15 Proposición I – Errores o defectos La Legislatura de Texas ha añadido requisitos procedimentales al proceso de adopción de presupuestos y tipos impositivos en las últimas sesiones legislativas. Si la ciudad inadvertidamente incumple un requisito o comete un error en el proceso, esta disposición prohibiría que dicho error o defecto invalide el presupuesto y la tasa impositiva adoptada. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE Los errores o defectos en la forma o preparación del presupuesto o el incumplimiento de cualquier requisito procedimental no anularán el gravamen fiscal ni la tasa impositiva. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN I ¿Se modificará el artículo 15 de la Carta de Autogobierno para añadir disposiciones que garanticen que los errores o defectos en la forma o preparación del presupuesto o el incumplimiento de cualquier requisito procesal no anulen el gravamen fiscal ni el tipo impositivo? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Continued On Page 22 Sección afectada: Sección 15
Page 22 • April 7, 2026 • 903-583-3280 Proposición J – Revocación Actualmente, la Carta no incluye una disposición por la cual los ciudadanos puedan destituir al alcalde o a los miembros del consejo municipal cuando la mayoría de los ciudadanos estén insatisfechos con las acciones de sus representantes electos. Una disposición de revocación otorga a los ciudadanos, tras la presentación de una petición válida, la oportunidad de votar para destituir al funcionario del ayuntamiento. Las disposiciones de revocación se encuentran en el 93% de todas las cartas de ciudades con autonomía local en Texas. Se recomienda imponer limitaciones a las disposiciones sobre revocación para evitar que se presente una revocación dentro de los seis meses posteriores a la elección o dentro de los tres meses posteriores a la expiración del mandato actual de la persona. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE § 22. Distrito Escolar Independiente. DEROGADO. Destitución del alcalde y de los miembros del ayuntamiento Derogado el 13 de mayo de 2006 por aprobación de los votantes El alcalde y/o cualquier miembro del Ayuntamiento podrá ser revocado y destituido por electores que tengan derecho a votar en las elecciones de la ciudad de Bonham. (a) Procedimiento. 1. Antes de que la cuestión de la revocación del alcalde o de un concejal sea sometida a los votantes cualificados de la ciudad, se presentará primero una petición dirigida al ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Bonham exigiendo la revocación del alcalde o de un concejal ante el secretario municipal, petición que nombrará al alcalde o concejal cuya destitución se solicite, y contienen una exposición completa de los motivos por los que se busca la expulsión. Se requerirá una petición separada para el alcalde y cada concejal cuya destitución se solicite. 2. La petición deberá ser firmada por votantes cualificados que tengan al menos un diez (10) por ciento del total de votantes cualificados en la fecha de las últimas elecciones municipales regulares de la ciudad. 3. La notificación por escrito al secretario municipal será enviada por cinco (5) votantes registrados el primer día que se distribuya dicha petición, y se deberán obtener el total de firmas requeridas y presentar la petición en un plazo de treinta (30) días posteriores. 4. La petición puede consistir en uno (1) o más documentos distribuidos por separado y las firmas pueden estar en el papel o documentos que contengan el formulario de la petición, o en otros documentos adjuntos a ellos. Para que una firma de petición sea válida, esta debe contener, además de la firma: el nombre impreso del firmante, la dirección de residencia, el condado de residencia, la fecha de firma y el número de registro de votante o la fecha de nacimiento, y debe cumplir con cualquier otro requisito aplicable prescrito por la ley estatal. Uno (1) de los firmantes de cada uno de estos documentos deberá jurar ante un funcionario competente para administrar juramentos de que cada firma es la de la persona cuyo nombre supuestamente se presenta y fue firmada por dicha persona en la fecha indicada. 5. Dentro de los diez (10) días posteriores a la presentación de dicha petición, el secretario municipal deberá examinarla y, a partir de la lista de votantes cualificados, determinar si dicha petición ha sido firmada por el número requerido de votantes cualificados. El secretario municipal adjuntará a dicha petición un certificado que muestre el resultado de dicho examen. 6. Si el certificado del secretario demuestra que la petición es insuficiente, puede ser modificada en un plazo de diez (10) días desde la fecha de dicho certificado. El secretario deberá, dentro de los diez (10) días posteriores a la presentación de dicha enmienda, en caso de que se presente, examinar de igual manera dicha petición enmendada, y si el certificado demuestra que la petición es insuficiente, no será modificado más. 7. Si la petición se considera suficiente, el secretario municipal deberá, en un plazo de cinco (5) días o en la próxima reunión ordinaria del ayuntamiento, lo que ocurra más tarde, presentarla junto con el certificado declarando que la petición es suficiente ante el ayuntamiento, y notificar al alcalde afectado o al concejal que se solicite revocar. El ayuntamiento, en caso de que el alcalde o el concejal no dimita, ordenará y fijará una elección en la fecha más temprana permitida por ley tras la presentación de la petición certificada al ayuntamiento. 8. Si el alcalde o el concejal en cuestión dimite, no será necesaria una elección de revocación y la vacante será cubierta por el ayuntamiento como en otros casos de vacantes. (b) Apelación. Si el ayuntamiento no logra o se niega a ordenar una elección como se establece para la revocación del alcalde o de un miembro del concejo, cuando los ciudadanos que solicitan hayan cumplido todos los requisitos para dicha elección, conforme a este artículo de la carta, entonces será deber de cualquiera de los jueces de distrito del condado de Fannin, Texas, tras la debida solicitud, ordenar dicha elección y hacer cumplir la aplicación de las disposiciones de este artículo de la carta. (c) Limitaciones de retirada. No se podrá presentar ninguna petición de revocación contra el alcalde ni contra ningún concejal dentro de los seis (6) meses posteriores a su elección o nombramiento en el ayuntamiento y que haya calificado para el cargo dentro de los tres (3) meses posteriores a una elección para su revocación, y en ningún caso dentro de los tres (3) meses previos a la expiración del mandato actual de dicha persona. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN J ¿Se añadirá la Sección 22 a la Carta de Autogobierno para establecer el procedimiento para la destitución del alcalde y de los miembros del ayuntamiento? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 22 Proposición K – Iniciativa y Referéndum Actualmente, la Carta no incluye una disposición mediante la cual los ciudadanos puedan solicitar al órgano de gobierno que solicite al ayuntamiento que actúe sobre un asunto específico cuando no lo ha hecho anteriormente. Una disposición de iniciativa y referéndum da a los ciudadanos más oportunidades de participar en la legislación al permitirles la participación directa en el proceso legislativo, tras la presentación de una petición válida para solicitar la aprobación o derogación de ordenanzas. Las disposiciones de iniciativa y referéndum se encuentran en el 88% de todas las cartas municipales de gobierno autónomo en Texas. Se recomienda limitar las peticiones de referéndum a asuntos que no impliquen ordenanzas que impongan impuestos, asignación de dinero, autorización de la emisión de bonos, zonificación y cualquier otra ordenanza que no sea objeto adecuado de referéndum por ley estatal. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE § 24. Junta de Igualación. DEROGADO. Iniciativa y referéndum Derogado el 13 de mayo de 2006 por aprobación de los votantes (a) Poder de iniciativa. El pueblo de la ciudad de Bonham se reserva el poder de legislación directa por iniciativa y, en el ejercicio de dicho poder, puede proponer que cualquier ordenanza, excepto aquellas que no estén legalmente autorizadas para ser consideradas por iniciativa por la constitución estatal o la ley estatal, sea presentada a los votantes cualificados de la ciudad mediante la presentación de una petición al secretario municipal que contendrá el texto completo de la ordenanza propuesta, firmados por votantes cualificados de la ciudad equivalen en número al diez (10) por ciento del total de votantes cualificados en la fecha de las últimas elecciones municipales ordinarias. No es necesario que todas las firmas de la petición estén añadidas a un (1) papel, pero todos los firmantes deben, además de su firma, proporcionar su dirección de residencia, condado de residencia, nombre impreso, fecha de firma y cumplir con cualquier otro requisito aplicable prescrito por la ley estatal. Uno (1) de los firmantes de cada uno de estos documentos deberá jurar ante un funcionario del Estado de Texas competente para administrar juramentos de que cada firma es la de la persona cuyo nombre supuestamente es y fue firmada por dicha persona en la fecha indicada. Todos los documentos de la petición que compongan una petición de iniciativa deberán reunirse y presentarse ante el secretario municipal como un solo instrumento el mismo día. 1. Examen de la petición de iniciativa. En un plazo de diez (10) días desde la fecha de presentación de una petición de iniciativa, el secretario municipal la examinará y determinará a partir de la lista de votantes cualificados si dicha petición está firmada por el número requerido de votantes cualificados, y adjuntará a dicha petición un certificado que muestre el resultado de dicho examen. Si el certificado del secretario demuestra que la petición es insuficiente, puede ser modificada en un plazo de diez (10) días desde la fecha de dicho certificado. El secretario deberá, dentro de los diez (10) días posteriores a la recepción de dicha enmienda, realizar examinaciones similares de la petición enmendada. Si el certificado del secretario demuestra que es insuficiente, la petición no podrá ser modificada más; sin embargo, se podrá presentar una nueva petición con el mismo efecto. El abogado de la ciudad revisará la petición para determinar que es un asunto adecuado y en la forma adecuada. Si la petición se considera suficiente, el secretario deberá presentarla al ayuntamiento sin demora. 2. Acción del ayuntamiento. Cuando el ayuntamiento reciba una petición de iniciativa certificada por el secretario municipal como suficiente, el ayuntamiento deberá: i. Aprobar dicha ordenanza propuesta sin modificaciones dentro de veinte (20) días tras la incorporación del certificado de suficiencia del secretario municipal a la petición que la acompañaba; o ii. Convoca una elección especial que se celebrará en la siguiente fecha permitida según lo autorizado por la ley estatal, en la que dicha ordenanza, sin modificaciones, será sometida a votación popular. 3. Papeletas—Propuesta de ordenanza de iniciativa. Las papeletas utilizadas al votar una ordenanza propuesta mediante petición de iniciativa deberán indicar la naturaleza de la ordenanza propuesta y contener las palabras “A favor de la Ordenanza” y “En contra de la Ordenanza.” Cualquier número de ordenanzas propuestas podrá votarse en la misma elección, de acuerdo con las disposiciones de esta sección de la carta. 4. Fecha válida y efectiva de la ordenanza iniciada. Si la mayoría de los votantes cualificados que voten sobre una ordenanza propuesta por petición de iniciativa vota a favor de ella, dicha ordenanza se convertirá entonces en una ordenanza válida y vinculante de la ciudad, y cualquier ordenanza adoptada por el ayuntamiento propuesta mediante petición de iniciativa, o que sea adoptada por voto del pueblo, no podrá ser derogada ni enmendada salvo por voto del pueblo. 5. Derogación o enmienda de la ordenanza iniciada. El ayuntamiento podrá presentar una propuesta para derogar cualquier ordenanza adoptada por el ayuntamiento propuesta mediante petición de iniciativa o dicha ordenanza adoptada por voto del pueblo, o para enmiendas a ella, que será votada en cualquier elección municipal sucesivas, y si dicha propuesta así presentada recibe la mayoría de los votos emitidos en dicha elección, dicha ordenanza será derogada o enmendada en consecuencia. 6. Publicación de ordenanza propuesta por iniciativa de petición. Siempre que alguna ordenanza propuesta mediante petición de iniciativa sea requerida por la carta constitutiva para ser presentada a los votantes cualificados de la ciudad en cualquier elección, el secretario municipal deberá hacer que la ordenanza propuesta se publique al menos treinta (30) días antes de dicha elección en un periódico local u otra publicación oficial de la ciudad, o por cualquier otro medio que permita la ley estatal. 7. Cuando la ordenanza de iniciativa sea efectiva. Ninguna ordenanza propuesta por petición de iniciativa aprobada por el ayuntamiento ni ordenanza adoptada por voto del pueblo entrará en vigor hasta treinta (30) días después de su aprobación definitiva, salvo cuando lo requieran lo contrario las leyes generales del estado. (b)Poder del referéndum. Los votantes cualificados de la ciudad pueden exigir que cualquier ordenanza promulgada por el ayuntamiento sea presentada a los votantes cualificados de la ciudad para su aprobación o desaprobación, presentando una petición ante el secretario municipal dentro de los cuarenta y cinco (45) días posteriores a la aprobación de dicha ordenanza o dentro de los cuarenta y cinco (45) días posteriores a su publicación, lo que ocurra más tarde. Dicha petición deberá ser firmada por votantes cualificados de la ciudad que equivalgan en número al menos al diez (10) por ciento del total de votantes cualificados en la fecha de las últimas elecciones municipales ordinarias. En un plazo de diez (10) días tras la presentación de la petición, el secretario municipal deberá examinarla y, a partir de la lista de votantes cualificados, determinar si la petición está firmada por el número requerido de votantes cualificados. Si por el certificado del secretario municipal la petición resulta ser suficiente, la petición será presentada al ayuntamiento, la ordenanza quedará suspendida de su entrada en vigor y será deber del ayuntamiento reconsiderar dicha ordenanza, y si no se deroga por completo, el ayuntamiento deberá someter la ordenanza a votación de los votantes cualificados de la ciudad en las próximas elecciones uniformes Fecha u otra fecha permitida por la ley estatal. Dicha ordenanza quedará suspendida de su entrada en vigor y no entrará en vigor posteriormente a menos que la mayoría de los votantes calificados que voten a favor de la ordenanza. El poder de referéndum no se aplicará a ordenanzas que impongan impuestos, asignen dinero, autoricen la emisión de bonos, zonificación y cualquier ordenanza que no sea objeto de referéndum por la constitución estatal o la ley estatal. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN K ¿Se debe añadir el artículo 24 a la Carta de Autogobierno para establecer procedimientos de iniciativa y referéndum? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 24
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Don’t be fooled by some of these common wives’ tales about pets. Nose is dry or warm – The temperature and moisture of a patient’s nose is in no way any reflection of their health. Straining = Constipation – It is rare for animals, especially dogs, to be constipated. However, they will
often strain when they are having diarrhea; it is just so loose and watery that it’s not easy to see. Cats do though occasionally get constipated. Anytime a pet seems to be straining to urinate they should be seen immediately since urinary tract blockage can happen. Ant Bites – Small red bumps in the belly are signs of a skin infection usually due to an underlying allergy.
Healthy animals will not subject themselves to repeated insect bites. Many of the new flea and tick preventions provide protection against other insects that are not on the label further preventing unwanted insect bites. Indoor pets don’t need prevention – Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitos which can fly into the house. Fleas can come
into the home through crawl spaces, under adjacent walls of an apartment, or be carried in by people or pets that do go outdoors. Fleas are seasonal – While this may be true in some parts of the country, not in our great state of Texas. It must be below 10 degrees for 10 days in a row to kill fleas in the environment. We may not see fleas 365 days a year but we see them 12 months of the year. The best option to keep fleas controlled is to
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use a long-acting oral flea and tick product year-round. Eating grass – It does not mean that your dog has an upset stomach. Many years ago, there was a research study conducted to try determining why dogs eat grass and it found that there really is no specific reason for this behavior. My dog has ear mites – While we occasionally see mites in small puppies it is an uncommon problem for dogs. Ear mites can be a source of
issues for cats. Partly because a pet must come in close contact with another animal with mites to get them. It is much more common for pets to have yeast and/or bacterial infections and there is almost always an underlying reason for the infection.
Proposición L – Poder de Condena En las últimas sesiones legislativas, la Legislatura de Texas ha añadido ciertos requisitos e intentado limitar la capacidad de una ciudad para ejercer el poder de expropiación. El propósito de esta disposición es asegurar que la carta municipal cumpla con la ley estatal y garantizar que la ciudad conserve todos los poderes relacionados con la expropiación. VERSIÓN REDLINE DE LA SECCIÓN DE LA CARTA APLICABLE La Ciudad tendrá pleno poder, autoridad y derecho a ejercer el poder de expropiación para adquirir bienes por expropiación dentro o fuera de sus límites corporativos para cualquier propósito municipal , de cualquier manera autorizada o permitida por la Constitución y las leyes del Estado de Texas cuando sea necesario y deseable para ejercer cualquiera de los poderes conferidos a la ciudad por esta carta o por la Constitución y las leyes del Estado de Texas. El poder de expropiación por la presente conferido incluirá el derecho de la Ciudad a tomar el dominio absoluto de las tierras así expropiadas. Texto de la papeleta: PROPOSICIÓN L ¿Se debe modificar el artículo 29 de la Carta de Autogobierno para aclarar que la ciudad tiene pleno poder de expropiación? __________ PARA __________ EN CONTRA Sección afectada: Sección 29
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Justin Sanderson Appointed Chief Transformation Officer at First United Bank
Plano, Texas - First United Bank is pleased to announce that Justin Sanderson has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer, where he will lead the bank’s enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on growth, innovation, and customer experience. Sanderson brings extensive experience in digital transformation, customer strategy, and organizational change. Prior to joining First United, he held leadership roles in consulting and financial services, including positions with global firms focused on customer growth, analytics, and digital strategy. In his new role, Sanderson will focus on aligning strategy and technology to enhance First United’s ability to serve customers and communities more effectively. He will work across business lines to drive initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen engagement, and position the organization for long-term growth. “Justin brings a unique combination of strategic insight and practical execution,” said Greg Massey, Chief Executive Officer of First United Bank. “His ability to connect customer experience, technology, and business strategy will be instrumental as we continue to evolve and grow.” Sanderson previously served in a senior leadership role at First United, where he led marketing and digital initiatives, helping shape the bank’s brand and customer engagement strategy. “I’m excited to continue building on the strong foundation at First United,” said Sanderson. “This role is about helping the organization adapt, grow, and continue delivering meaningful value to empower our employees, customers and communities to Spend Life Wisely.” Sanderson holds degrees from Baylor University and SMU Cox School of Business and has built his career at the intersection of strategy, technology, and customer experience.
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old I was a rock and roller, not much county music in our house. My dad would listen to “Rose Colored Glasses” and Johnny Cash. I can’t remember mom or dad being heavy into music listening. That could have been a technology issue. We had a huge old radio in the living room with a big dial, a needle
that identified the stations. Lot’s of stations, including some short wave and foreign numbers that I could never understand. The radio had a large green eye that would open and close, to help tune in the station. That green eye glowed in the darkened living room like a monster, blinking and always watching. The radio had a great sound, the speaker must have been 2 ft. in diameter. On a base line,
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