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Fannin County Law Library Online
Announcement from the office of Newt Cunningham, Fannin County Judge
The Fannin County Virtual Law Library is now available online. The library can be accessed twentyfour hours a day, seven days a week on the Fannin County web page with your personal computer or smart phone. The direct link is https://www.co.fannin.tx.us/ page/fannin.law.library. The Library’s primary purpose is to provide public access to laws affecting Fannin County citizens, residents and visitors. Those laws include applicable federal and state, constitutions,
statutes, regulations, court decisions, and Fannin County ordinances. The Library also includes legal forms and links to other websites including those of other government agencies, courts, bar associations, legal aid services, and law libraries which have information that might be useful. The information provided through the Library website is not legal advice and does not take the place of talking to a licensed attorney. The information may not be complete and will be periodically updated.
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Fannin County Commissioners Meeting
A walk-through of the battery storage facility (BESS) plant is scheduled for May 20,
Commissioners Court agreed to install a concrete parking lot at the Justice Center
By Tim Meek
The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM for a regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all Commissioners and Judge present.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved
7. Approve minutes from 05/06/2025 (R) meeting –County Clerk. Approved
8. Report of monies collected by the District Clerk’s office for April 2025; $26,927.00 – County Judge (for District Clerk) Report Only
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
9. Discussion regarding Fannin County Criminal Clerk Internal Audit for 2025 – County Auditor.
Alicia Whipple, Fannin County Auditor reported local government code 113 was not being followed, deposits are being made once a month and should be within 2 days. She indicated that needed to be corrected. She reported there were minor issues discovered and that they were addressed.
10. Discussion regarding proposed legislation creating Fannin County Improvement District Number One – County Judge. The county was approached by the Johnson family in regard to the formation of what Cunningham described as “a super MUD (Municipal Utility District).” This concept provides for roads, water and other infrastructure, a responsibility that often falls on the shoulder of county governments.
Judge Cunningham commented “I believe that the more local government entities take over responsibility for the roads, the easier our job is, the money goes in, it takes care of those roads, I think it’s the way of the future.” He stated that the super MUDS do not cost the county anything, it’s costing the people who live in them.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
11. Discussion and possible action to increase pay of part-time employee pay in the County Clerk’s office; to be paid from Fund 200, Records Management –County Clerk. Approved
12. Discussion and possible action to hire two temporary workers for records management in the County Clerk’s office; to be paid from Fund 127, Records Archive – County Clerk. This agenda item passed for further analysis.
13. Discussion and possible action to go out for bid for a 2012 or older
John Deere Motorgrader Model 770G for Precinct 1 –Purchasing Agent. Approved
14. Discussion and
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possible action to approve changes to the Employee manual resulting from a Human Resources Audit –County Auditor. Approved
15. Discussion and possible action to choose the method of selecting the Salary Grievance Committee for fiscal year 2025/2026 per LGC §152.014; six specific county officers plus three public members OR nine public members – County Judge. Commissioners Court suggested that nine public members from the grand jury list serve on the Salary Grievance Committee for fiscal year 2025/2026. Historically, this is the method that has been used. Approved
16. Discussion and possible action to select and approve members of the Salary Grievance Committee – County Judge. Nine members from the grand jury list were selected to be the members of the Salary Grievance Committee including two serving as alternates. Approved
17. Discussion and possible action to issue an order designating CR 2520 as a restricted zone prohibiting thru truck traffic – Commissioner Precinct 1. Approved
18. Discussion and possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and Texoma Community Center for mental health co-responder assistance –County Judge. Approved
19. Discussion and possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and City of Bonham regarding reciprocal use of Fire Marshals – County Judge. This item was passed until the City of Bonham approves the agreement.
20. Discussion and possible action regarding additional services and work on the Justice Center – County Judge. Crossland Construction will pay the $38,000 it will cost to redesign the parking out of the company’s contingency fund. The Commissioners Court agreed to install a concrete parking lot at a cost of approximately $576,100.00. Water issue at the back of the building and the roof will still need to be addressed. Judge Cunningham reported that the Juvenile Probation and the Tax Assessor-Collector departments will not move into the Justice Center due to the additional cost the county cannot afford.
21. Discussion and possible action regarding hiring litigation attorney(s) to attempt to recoup cost of repairs and damages for taxpayers related to the Fannin County Courthouse – County Judge. Judge
Cunningham said “We basically had a split in the court last week. We’re in the process of getting an estimate of what the costs are going to be to fix this courthouse, or get an estimate and see what that amounts to. My deal is if it’s a contractor or somebody involved that does something that costs the county money and they’re legally obligated to pay it, they need to pay it. I don’t care who they are.” This agenda item was passed on until there are some estimates of the cost of repair.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
22. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy –County Judge.
23. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge. Ongoing
24. Justice Center –County Judge. See Agenda #20
25. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge. Judge Cunningham reported that the county paid a vendor $26,000 to initiate a county Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), none of the promises the vendor’s made have taken place. The Judge will issue a formal letter to the vendor, requesting reimbursement.
26. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge.
27. Fannin County road issues – County Judge.
28. Solar and wind farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems – County Judge. Judge Cunningham indicated that Fannin County Fire Marshal Troy Hudson has requested a meeting with Engie Services US, the owner of the BESS near Savoy to ensure compliance with codes before the battery energy storage system goes online in June 2025. Savoy Mayor Roger Cada reported that he is being notified of loud popping sounds coming from the BESS plant. Mayor Cada said, “We have a Fire Marshal in place, and before we even have a business that turns on the power, they usually have a check by somebody. This company has done everything it can to ignore us until we actually approach them. We’ve got to take and put something in place that says, you’re not starting this thing up until it’s expected to meet the 855 regulations for 2024. I’m concerned about this.” Cunningham said the company has failed to provide necessary documentation.
“We’ve asked for an inspection,” Cunningham stated. Bonham resident Tom Turner said the seriousness of this issue would seem to require all commissioners to be present when the plant is
inspected. Cunningham said that would require a public notice, but he would consider the suggestion.
Pct. 4 Commissioner Doug Kopf asked if the inspection was done, and there is fault found, do we have the authority to shut it down?
Judge Cunningham said “I think Van Zandt County shut them down. That’s my understanding. So our fire marshal, now that we have one, has the ability to go into court and get a shutdown.” Mayor Cada said, “What happened is this company came in here and where this place is located is very, very secluded. You can hardly even see it. And so they started building this, and by the way, this is their MO. It’s happening all around the state. And they just kind of just do things until somebody says, what are you doing?
I’m concerned about the transparency of this company, and I’m concerned about their ethical behaviors.”
A walk-through of the BESS plant is scheduled for May 20, 2025.
29. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge.
30. Overweight trucks and highway safety – County Judge.
31. Ordinances and enforcement – County Judge
32. Fire Marshal –County Judge.
33. Purchasing Policy and Procedures – County Judge. Adjourn
The weekly Fannin County Commissioners meeting is recorded on video via Zoom. This recording also includes an audio transcript to the right so you are able to read what was actually said. Scan this QR code with your phone camera and it will link you to the Fannin County Commissioners Court Audio and transcribed Recordings.
HHSC Highlights Available Resources During Older Texans Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Servic-
es Commission is observing Older Texans Month in May by promoting resources available to help people live well as they age. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation reminding Texans of the responsibility to care for older adults.
An estimated 5.9 million people 60 or older live in Texas, according to the Texas Demographic Center. As this number increases, so does the need for older adults to form meaningful relationships and social connections.
The HHSC Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for people 55 and older with limited incomes to mentor and tutor children with special and exceptional needs. Volunteers share their time and talents with the children they mentor as they build one-on-one relationships through trust
and support. Volunteers serve 15 to 40 hours a week and receive a monthly, taxfree stipend.
“I love the program because we are a family, and I’ve made new friends while helping children,” said Modesto Perez, a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer in Abilene. “As a senior, we have knowledge, life skills and wisdom to share with others. It’s a great feeling that I made a difference in a young person’s life.”
HHSC provides these additional resources for older adults in Texas:
● Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) help provide people referrals and access to long-term services and supports.
● Area agencies on aging (AAA) provide older adults, their families and caregivers with nutrition services, including home and congregate meals and evidence-
based fitness programs.
● The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assists people with buying the food they need for good health.
● Texercise provides free physical activity and nutrition resources to educate, motivate and engage adults 45 and older.
● Age Well Live Well is a statewide campaign that promotes easy pathways to resources and emphasizes how to make healthy changes using three core message areas: be healthy, be connected, and be informed.
● The Know Your Neighbor campaign helps Texans form and maintain connections with older neighbors.
● Aging Texas Well is a strategic planning effort that reviews policies impacting older Texans, assesses local and state readiness to meet the needs of older adults, and promotes community preparedness for a growing older adult population.
Find more information on HHSC programs and services at hhs.texas.gov.
Hwy 82 Yard Sale June 6th & 7th
Press Release - The Bonham Visitor Center is excited to participate with the Red River Valley Tourism Assoc. of Texas and Oklahoma, Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale!
EVENT DATE: June 6th & 7th
OVER 400 Miles of Treasure hunting & town hopping!
HOW IT WORKS:
Participating towns will have maps available guiding shoppers to the special sales sites throughout their communities. Some towns will have yard sales set up at a central location or spread throughout the town. Still others will showcase their downtown merchants or their flea markets/trade
days/farmers markets. Maps will be available at the Bonham Visitors Center!
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE
FAMILY:
Make plans now to travel through the Red River Valley region of Texas for the US HWY 82/287 Yard Sale. You’ll discover fun for the whole family…. from heritage homes to historic downtowns, from art to antiques, from cattle trails to cultural facilities. FOR MORE INFO & HOW TO GET REGISTERED:
-Have a yard/garage sale at home!
-Non-profit organization/ fundraiser opportunity
-Have your Business do a sidewalk sale! You sign up, set up & sell: Get your address listed on map for no cost! Must sign up with the Bonham Visitors Center by 11:00 AM on Friday May 23rd to be included on the Bonham Map!
Link to vendor the application: https://www.cityofbonham. org/DocumentCenter/ View/2460/2025-BONHAMHWY-82-Yard-SaleApplication?bidId= Link to Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/ share/16K2YNQo6F/ Melissa Maxwell Director of Tourism Bonham Visitor Center 327 N. Main Street. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-9830 info@visitbonham.org Visitor Center | Bonham, TX (cityofbonham.org) Visit Bonham | Bonham TX | Facebook Bonham Visitors Center (@visitbonham) • Instagram photos and videos
and bell pepper in margarine, add meat & brown. Add rest of ingredients thru salts and cook 20 minutes. In a large casserole, make 2 layers each of spaghetti and meat mixture. Combine soups,
cream and sour cream, pour over top. Cook in oven at 325° for 1 hour. After removing from the oven, sprinkle with cheese. This can be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking. Makes enough for a large and small casserole. Recipe ingredients can easily be cut in half.
Thank you Sharon.
Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to Fannin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or email me: fclweesie@ gmail.com
OBITUARIES
We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
Shirley Lynn Reeves
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
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.
Shirley Lynn Reeves passed away at her home with her family by her side on May 12, 2025.
She was born on September 9, 1947, in Whittier, California, but spent most of her life in the Dallas area. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Shirley dedicated her life to caring for those she loved. Her greatest joy in life was her family.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Harold Reeves; her daughter, Christy Lasseigne, and son-in-law, Troy Lasseigne; and her treasured grandchildren, Taylor, Sydnee, and Derril Lasseigne. She also leaves behind her dear sister, Lenora Barber, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She poured her heart into caring for them with unwavering devotion, kindness and generosity. Her memory will be carried on through the lives she touched and the love she shared. Shirley was always present, always giving, and always loving.
on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11am at Wise
The visitation was held the night
Thank You
Dear Bonham Community,
As I wrap up my tenure as your Council Member for Ward 2, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for your trust, support, and collaboration over the last six years. It has truly been an honor to represent Ward 2 and work with such passionate individuals dedicated to improving Bonham for everyone. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated achievements, and made significant strides on the key issues that matter to our community. Since I took office in May 2019, I set out a set of goals—and I am proud to say that I have accomplished each one. I have remained committed to transparency and open communication with our citizens throughout my terms. My aim has always been to listen and help find solutions to the concerns of our residents.
During my time on the council, I was honored to contribute to initiatives that fostered our city’s growth, enhanced street repairs and infrastructure maintenance, increased employment
opportunities, revitalized our historic downtown, and improved public safety, among other achievements. We also championed muchdeserved salary increases for our dedicated city staff and enhanced our communication with residents through a redesigned website, an updated marketing plan, and a stronger social media presence. In addition to my council responsibilities, I had the privilege of representing Fannin County on the TCOG Community Services Advisory Committee, where I supported an antipoverty initiative aimed at developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for low-income communities across the Texoma region, including Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties. I also served as Event Lead for Fannin County's Relay For Life and participated in various local committees focused on community development. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the incredible team I had the pleasure of working alongside. I want to extend a special thank
you to Mayor Roy Floyd, Mayor H.L. Compton, City Manager Sean Pate, and all the current and former City Council members with whom I collaborated. Our progress was a team effort, and it was never just about my role or my votes; it required all of us working together to create a vibrant environment in Bonham. Above all, I want to express my deep appreciation to my wife, Shaterra, and my three daughters, Teagan, Tailyn, and Tenley, for their unwavering support throughout this journey. Their patience, love, and encouragement have meant the world to me. Bonham is on an upward trajectory, and I am proud to have contributed, even in a small way, to its progress. Although my term is concluding, my commitment to our city remains steadfast, and I look forward to being involved in new capacities in the years to come.
With heartfelt appreciation, Council Member Timothy La Vergne, II, Ward 2 City of
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Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Dan Aleman officiated the service.
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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 896 at Valley Creek. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 68, at the North Sulphur River bridge. FM 68 at the North Sulphur River bridge is closed to through traffic as crews work on and replacing the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use SH 34, SH 11, and SH 78 as the detour route.
FM 2645, from FM 898 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Beginning on May 19th, FM 274 will be closed to thru traffic at the Sandy Creek Bridge in order for the contractor to replace the bridge and approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use SH 78 and FM 1753 to detour around the closure.
SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 is closed to thru traffic while crews perform bridge repairs. All traffic will be required to take the exit for US 69 and then will be able to take the next entrance ramp back onto SH 121. A temporary signal is in place to control traffic on SH 121 and US 69 during this closure. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek. CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek has an onsite detour in place to allow for replacement of the bridge. Traffic is asked to approach the detour shift slowly and drive an appropriate speed through the work zone while crews replace the bridge structure.
CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary. CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary will be closed to traffic on Monday, April 21 to allow for replacement of the bridge. Traffic will be required to detour onto CR 2815, CR 2840 and CR 2825 while the bridge structure is being replaced.
FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
FM 64, from SH 34 to the Delta County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform a level up on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121, from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for mobile lane closures as maintenance crews perform a sweeping operation to remove loose material from the roadway. Motorists should expect delays from the mobile operation in the work zone.
Bonham City Council
BONHAM SENIOR CENTER MENU
Monday 05/19/25 - Oven Fried Chicken, Chuckwagon Corn, Spinach, Dinner Roll, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, 1% Milk
Tuesday 05/20/25 - Robert Beef Meatballs, Lemon Rice Herbed, Green Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, 1% Milk
Wednesday 05/21/25 - Cheese Omelet, Seasoned Black Beans, Stewed Tomatoes, Whole Grain Blueberry Muffin, 1% Milk
Thursday 05/22/25 - Meatloaf, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Summer Vegetables, Multigrain Bread, Cinnamon Swirl Pudding, 1% Milk
Friday 05/23/25 - Smoked Sausage*, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Hot Dog Bun, Peach Cobbler, 1% Milk, Mustard 210 E. 6th St., Bonham, TX • Phone 903-583-8573 Use your talents a
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What’s Happening at the Creative Arts Center
Bonham, Texas – It’s time to sign up for Art Camp at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham.
Art Camp will be June 1620, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. Kids ages 4-10 are invited to participate in arts, crafts, games, music and more. Cost is $200 for members and $250 for nonmembers.
Music in the Garden has one more show set for Thursday, May 22 with 78 Live. Gates will open at 6:30 pm. Music will start at 7:00 pm. There will be a $5 cover charge to help cover the costs of the bands. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and welcome to bring their own food and beverages.
A wide variety of art classes for all ages are also scheduled for the coming weeks.
Woodburning class will be held on May 31 from 11 am to noon. Deadline to register is May 20.
Garden Charm workshops are an opportunity for participants to learn how to turn their old jewelry and trinkets into garden art. Classes for this will be held on June 7 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm,
led by Michelle Haynes with Estella SheShop. Mixed Media and Music is a free class for adults that will be held on June 10 from 1-3 pm and June 12 from 6-8 pm.
Tatiana Murray will be teaching an Oil Pastel class on June 13 from 11 am to 1:30 pm.
Sandy Barber will teach Groovy Jeans class on June 14 from 11 am to 3 pm and embroidery basics on June 26 from 6-8 pm. Barber will also teach a class in Canva basics on June 24.
Sip & Stitch is a free time for fiber artists to bring their current project and enjoy fellowship with others who like to crochet, knit, embroider and create other fiber arts. The next Sip & Stitch is set for June 19 from 6-8 pm. Likewise, Artist Get Togethers are free opportunity for artists of any medium to get together with other creative types and work on their current project. Upcoming sessions will be held on May 30 and June 27 from 1-3 pm.
JayeBella has two upcoming classes that include lunch and acrylic painting. Masterpieces and Mimosas will be on Friday, May 13 from 11 am to
3 pm. Brush & Brunch will be on Tuesday, June 3 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Kids Crafts for ages 4-9 and Youth Mixed Media for ages 10-17 will be held one more Tuesday afternoon before the summer break from 4-5 pm on May 20.
Junk Journal Club meets monthly and upcoming dates include May 21 and June 25.
The center offers weekly yoga classes. Kristi Dunbar teaches yoga on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Domanique Allen teaches chair yoga on Wednesdays at 1 pm. Beginners are welcome. Classes cost $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. A Belly Dancing Workshop will be held on May 31.
Other new classes are being added to the center’s schedule nearly every week. Go to the center’s website to get more information about classes and to sign up.
The Creative Arts Center is a nonprofit organization started in 2001 to celebrate the arts. The center is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham. The center is open Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon. For more information, call (903) 640-2196 or go to www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org.
Community Food Pantry in Honey Grove
McKenzie United Methodist Church, 701 7th Street. 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 5pm - 7pm.
4th Tuesday: Produce 1pm - 4pm
Contacts: Star Breece - 281-832-8116 Soleil - 903-505-0250
Beta Psi Meeting
Press Release - Ten members of the Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International met on Tuesday, April 8, at the United Methodist Church for the last meeting of this school year. Members enjoyed refreshments provided by Velma Jones and Jennie Shockley. Diann Lane presented a program on Annie Webb Blanton, a founder of Delta Kappa Gamma. Members voted to award a $1500 scholarship to a young woman from Fannin County working on a Bachelor's Degree in education with a dream of becoming a bilingual elementary teacher. Funds raised at our annual Salad Luncheon held in March made this scholarship possible. The next meeting of Beta Psi Chapter will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Active and retired women educators are invited to attend.
Mulch, Mowing, and May
UTRWD NewsFlow May 2025 - Mulch helps flower beds and gardens by locking in soil moisture, keeping the soil cooler during the summer. Hardwood and cedar mulches are best –don’t use rubber mulch! Learn more about mowing & other water-saving landscape tips.
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Awards Scholarships
a record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes.
“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author
Haden House History, noun :
Marker Text: Built 1894 by craftsmen Martin and Krause for local merchant, J. B. Haden, and wife Elizabeth. Remained in Haden family until 1963. Cypress construction with ornate gingerbread trim. Interior has fine woodwork. Late Victorian architecture.
Location: In Ladonia at Richard and Bonham streets. This home is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $26,400. to area students for the Fall 2025 semester. The foundation seeks to identify and support students who combine academic promise with character and commitment to their community. The GFCF scholarship grants are awarded during the fall and spring semesters to students pursuing higher education, with the majority of the scholarships designated for Fannin County residents. More information about the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program can be found at: www.gfcf.org.
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Release - Mark your calendars for an exciting adventure at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Join us on June 21 from 5 PM to 11 PM for the much-anticipated Buga-thon. This family-friendly event promises an evening and night filled with exploration, discovery, and fun activities for all ages. Enjoy a variety of fun familyfriendly events, including an insect bioblitz (participants work together to find and identify as many species of insects as possible with chances to win fun prizes). There will also be a mothing event after dark, where participants can view and identify various nocturnal species up close and more! Pre-registration for this event is required and available at HeardMuseum.org/ Bugathon. Non-Member: Adults $15, Children (ages 3 – 12) $11, Children (ages 2 and under) Free. Heard Members will enjoy a 50% discount off the
Back row L-R: Julia Bailey-Ector, Asher Price-Honey Grove, Meredith Davis-Savoy, Allyson McCraw-Sam Rayburn
Front row L-R: Dreighton Patt-Honey Grove, RaDawn Bracco-Cain-Bonham, Alexis Dudley-Dodd City, Emery HowardBells. Courtesy photo
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Spanish Sunday School
Every Sunday @ 9:45 AM
Beginning April 6th
Calvary Baptist Church
913 S. 5th Bonham, TX
Children, Adults, Everyone Invited
Call Rita For More Information 516-262-8191
Email: twin2_santana@yahoo.com
In Our Weakness, He Is Made Strong
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas
In 2 Corinthians 12:911, Paul teaches us a great paradox: In our weakness, He is made strong. This is made possible by His grace. Because of this truth we can “boast in” and “delight in” weaknesses, insults, persecutions, and difficulties. It is during these times; God can pour out His grace to give us supernatural strength to
endure.
As I reflect on my own life, I see that the hardest times of my life were the times I grew the most. I lean upon Him more. I seek Him more. I walk with Him closer. Romans 5:35 says, “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, know that tribulations produce perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Praise God! This is why James tells us that
Sunday Morning Re-wind: Greater Love
Hello everyone!
This week’s devotion comes from John 15:12-17. As Memorial Day approaches, I couldn’t help but come back to this passage. Oftentimes verse 13 refers to someone who will die, or who is willing to die, in service of others. This familiar passage is part of Jesus’ farewell discourse to His disciples before Hos impending arrest and death. We see that there are many applications to Jesus’ teaching here. The context of His statements about our lives, as believers, shows that it is not just our physical body that He is referring to. We are instructed to abide in Him (John 15:4), which includes showing the same love for others that He showed to us (John 15:12). In this passage,
He connects our willingness to obey to our legitimate love for Him. John 3:16 reminds us, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” May we never forget not only those who have put their lives on the line to defend our nation so that we can enjoy the freedom that we have today, but may we also never forget the sacrifice of our Lord, Jesus Christ, so that we can have eternal life through Him.
In 1866, James Grindly Small wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message in this passage.
“I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend! He loved me ere I knew
we can “count it all joy when you fall into various trials” because God uses this to bring about spiritual maturity. (James 1:2-4)
Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33)
To the Praise of His Glorious Grace, Lyn and Lissa
Him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him; And round my heart still closely twine Those ties which naught can sever, For I am His, and He is mine, Forever and forever. I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend! He bled, He died to save me; And not alone the gift of life, But His own self He gave me. Naught that I have mine own I call, I’ll hold it for the giver; My heart, my strength, my life, my all Are His, and His forever.”
If you’re trying to find a good home church, we invite you to come visit us, and be part of our church family and worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this Sunday!
Bro. Josh Stevenson
Do Not Resurrect The Old Man
Tom Russell, Minister Northside Church of Christ, Bonham by Tom Russell Through the grace of God, we have access to blessings that cannot be counted or measured. One of those blessings is found in repentance. Most probably know that repentance involves “changing one’s mind, or thinking or acting differently”. This repentance is essential to forgiveness, as Peter told those responsible for the murder of Christ, “Repent therefore and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” Acts 3:19, 20. The “change of mind”, i.e. repentance, begins when we hear and begin to submit to the “good news” (gospel) of Christ but it reaches its most dramatic moment in baptism
(Immersion in water), for “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?” Romans 6:3, “in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” (vs. 4) So, if we are acting with informed faith, we go into the water dead in spirit but arise to walk as Christ did following His resurrection, that is, in the “newness of life.” According to Paul, it is in baptism that we are buried with Christ, and our “old man of sin is crucified with Christ that body of sin might be done away with.”
Paul’s reason for reminding the Roman Christians of these truths was that there were those arguing that their continuance in sin was a good thing because it brought about the continued exercise of God’s
grace. Paul demonstrates the absurdity of their argument by reminding them that in being baptized into Christ they had “crucified their old man of sin”. To return to practicing sin is to resurrect that “old man” and deny one the sacrifice of Christ, “tramples Christ underfoot, treats the blood of the covenant as an unholy thing, and insults the spirit of grace”! (Hebrews 10:26-29)
Let us leave that “old man of sin” crucified, dead, and buried in baptism!
Do not resurrect him!
Rather, let us follow our resurrected Lord of Lords and King of Kings! If we sin let us demonstrate fruits worthy of repentance by getting up from that filthy ground, dusting ourselves off, asking forgiveness, and marching in the light!
The Reality Of The Crucifixion
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
Lest we forget what God has given for us, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son” (John 3:16). Paul wrote of Jesus, “And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross” (Philippians 2:8). We must remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Consider that the crucifixion took place in a real location. It was outside the walls of Jerusalem, the real city. It is written that “Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate” (Hebrews 13:12). Jesus “ bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha” (John 19:17). In the Latin, the place “is called Calvary” (Luke 23:33). Jennie E Hussey wrote these lyrics, “King of my life, I crown Thee now, Thine shall the glory be; lest I forget Thy thorncrowned brow, lead me to calvary.” There were real soldiers at the crucifixion. The Roman
soldiers, “stripped him, and put a scarlet robe on him,” then “platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand…and mocked him… an led him away to crucify him” (Matthew 27:28-29).
The Roman soldiers “gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall,” then “crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots,” and then they sat “down they watched him there” (Matthew 27:34-36). An old song reads, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” The soldiers were there. There were real people who saw the crucifixion. Matthew records that there were many that witnessed the crucifixion. “They that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,..likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, He saved others; himself he cannot save.” (Matthew 27:39-43). John records that “there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene” (John 19:25).
Romans 12:18
The crucifixion of Jesus was a real death. Matthew informs us that “when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost” (Matthew 27:50). John explains the fulfillment of prophecy by recording that when the Roman soldiers “came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water” (John 19:33-34). Philip P Bliss penned familiar words “I will sing of my Redeemer, and His wondrous love to me; on the cruel cross He suffered, from the curse to set me free.” Let us remember what Jesus suffered “that believing ye might have life through his name” (John 20:31).
CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm
Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.
Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346
it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
ANNOUNCING
12-18-18
GRACE METHODIST CHURCH BONHAM A GLOBAL METHODIST CONGREGATION
Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21
Nothing added. Nothing Subtracted. The Holy Bible in conservative Wesley Tradition Interested? Come Join us at Grace Methodist/Bonham For
1/21/25 2430 Albert Broadfoot St. Bonham, TX Services - Sundays 10:15 a.m.
Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX
Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777
Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038
Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413
Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061
Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671
Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910
Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070
Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175
Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175
Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840
Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas
Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517
First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768
First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038
First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250
First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683
First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900
First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160
First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319
First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727
Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378
Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com
Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009
New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386
Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987
Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215
Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630
Fannin County
Summer Outdoor Expo 2025 At Bonham State Park
We have plans for improvement of the cemetery. There is more drainage work to be done, and we have one dead tree and large dead limbs in other trees to be removed. We watch for sinking of graves and use excess dirt to counter that. Gravel will be bought to be spread on the roads with washed spots. Our groundskeeper keeps
This is a reminder--when you are visiting your family's graves, be careful if you have flowers or other items by the headstone. This is the time of year for snakes to be coming out. Those areas seem to be the preferred camouflage for little, young snakes, and they can bite, too!
all the trash thrown into the ditches surrounding the cemetery picked up. And Oakwood has always kept these ditches mowed. However, TXDOT worked on the ditches outside of the cemetery, and some places are now so steep, it may not be possible to mow there. Please, help us keep the area outside our fences looking nice. Flags donated by National Banner will be placed on veteran's graves for Memorial Day. Thank you to National Banner and Kari Perkins.
April Donations Patsy Edelhouser
Saturday, June 7th from 10 am – 2 pm Press Release - Welcome the start of warm summer days with Bonham State Park’s Summer Outdoor EXPO on Saturday, June 7th from 10 am to 2 pm. Poised on the water’s edge, enjoy a cool dip while experiencing what history and nature have to offer with the experts from across the southern United States. Workshops, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and guided hikes are just a few things you could expect to experience at Bonham State Park. Currently in the line-up for June 7th will include: Historical demonstrations from
TPWD’s Buffalo Soldiers, a meet and greet with real cowboys and their historical chuckwagon, sample some campfire cooking with our staff, surf the airwaves with HAM radio operators, and chat with Bonham’s finest first responders. Also joining us for this breezy summer day are enthusiasts that will present hands on activities that explore topics such as fossils, birding, native plants and animals, local history, a stream trailer exhibition, live demonstrations on how to make your own fishing net, and guided bike tours. In addition, visitors may enjoy fishing (fishing license not required), swim-
ming, boating (reminder that Bonham State Park Lake is a “No Wake” lake), picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, and be ready for a fun-filled day! Entrance fee is $4.00 for visitors 13 years old and up. Children, 12 years old and younger, are free. Other June activities, hosted here at Bonham State Park, include Night Creatures on June 13th, CCC Hike on June 14th, Night Sky on June 20th, and Dutch Oven on June 21st. Check out Bonham State Park on Facebook, or our webpage, for additional details and dates throughout the year.
USDA Designates 86 Texas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas for Drought
Press Release - This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend muchneeded emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs in-
cluding the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, these counties suffered from a drought
intensity value during the growing season of 1) D2 Drought-Severe for eight or more consecutive weeks or 2) D3 Drought-Extreme or D4 Drought-Exceptional.
Impacted Area: Texas Triggering Disaster:
Drought (Fast-Track)
Application Deadline: November 24, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Archer, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Baylor, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Brewster, Briscoe, Burnet, Caldwell, Childress, Clay,
Collingsworth, Comal, Cooke, Coryell, Cottle, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Dickens, Dimmit, Donley, Edwards, El Paso, Fannin, Foard, Frio, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Grayson, Guadalupe, Hall, Hardeman, Hays, Hudspeth, Jack, Jeff Davis, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, King, Kinney, Knox, Lamar, Lampasas, LaSalle, Lee, Live Oak, Llano, Loving, McCulloch, McLennan, McMullen, Mason, Maverick, Medina, Milam, Montague,
Motley, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Red River, Reeves, San Patricio, San Saba, Terrell, Travis, Upton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Ward, Wichita, Wilbarger, Williamson, Wilson, Winkley, Young, Zapata
Contiguous Counties Also
Eligible: Andrews,Aransa s,Armstrong,Bosque,Bow ie, Brooks, Brown, Burleson, Carson, Coleman, Collin, Concho, Crosby, Delta, Denton, DeWitt, Duval, Ector, Falls, Fayette, Floyd,Franklin,Garza, Glasscock, Gray, Hamilton, Haskell, Hill, Hunt, Irion, Kent, Kleberg, Lavaca, Limestone, Menard, Midland, Mills, Morris, Nueces, Palo Pinto, Parker, Reagan, Refugio, Robertson,
Schleicher, Stephens, Stonewall, Sutton, Swisher, Throckmorton, Titus, Victoria, Washington, Webb, Wheeler, Wise New Mexico: Dona Ana, Eddy, Lea, and Otero Oklahoma: Beckham, Bryan, Choctaw, Cotton, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Love, Marshall, McCurtain, and Tillman
More Resources On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-ata-Glance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.
Save Money on Water-Saving Products
UTRWD NewsFlow May 2025 - During Memorial Day weekend, Texans can buy water saving products TAX FREE! WaterSense labeled toilets, faucets, showerheads, sprinkler controllers, mulch, trees, grasses, soaker hoses and more can be purchased tax free! Find the full list of eligible items at the Texas Comptroller’s ‘Water Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday’ website.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF 5.0± ACRES FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (HI) FOR A PIECE OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ALBERT BROADFOOT STREET, NORTHEAST OF CR 1565 AND ALBERT BROADFOOT STREET (PORTION OF PROPERTY ID# 121478); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1444; PROVIDING FOR A FEE SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES INSIDE THE CITY AND LAKE BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROPERLY PUBLISHED FOR HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CONFLICT LIMITATIONS CLAUSE; AND CONTAINING A REPEALER CLAUSE
The City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas will consider approval or rejection of the ordinances represented by the captions printed above on first and final reading following a public hearing on the ordinances. Public hearing will be at a meeting of the City Council on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut. Heather Stockton, City Secretary
Fishin’
City of Ector Employment
The City of Ector is seeking a Public Works Employee, Applicant must be able to repair water/sewer systems, operate necessary equipment, maintain city property, mow-weed eat, and be able to perform difficult manual labor. A valid driver’s license is required. The City of Ector provides paid vacation, retirement, health insurance-salary is determined by experience and approval by the City Council. You may send a resume to cityofector@yahoo.com or pick-up an application at City Hall 206 N. Main. The City of Ector is an equal opportunity employer.
POSITION POSTING
JOB TITLE: Full Time Equipment Operator
OFFICE: Fannin County Pct. #4, Bonham, TX
BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/PTO/Retirement/ Holidays
SALARY: Up to $41,000 DOE
SUPERVISOR: Commissioner Doug Kopf
REQUIREMENTS: Blade Man & CDL desired
CONTACT: Doug Kopf 1369 East Hwy. 56 Bonham, TX. 75418 (903)583-2039
CLOSING DATE: Open until
Week of May 14, 2025
Bois d’Arc SLOW. water stained; 67 degrees; 0.08 feet below pool. Morning bass bite has been slow but should pick up soon. Points and flats are fair with moving baits and topwaters like buzz baits and spook type baits. Flukes and Yum dingers are always good around bushes in 2-4 feet. Texas rigs are good out to 6 feet of water in the same bushes. Creature baits rule on this lake. Lake should start to get clear up soon. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service. Crappie are excellent despite the rise in water the clarity is still good. Fish are starting to congregate in 9-25 feet of water along bank lines, brush and timber for a summer pattern. Minnows are best, but some can be caught in jigs. Texoma FAIR. Water stained; 65 degrees; 18.09 feet above pool. Channel and blue catfishing has fired off in the murky flooded waters of Lake Texoma. Flooded willows and rocks in 5-15 feet of water with prepared baits or shad for numbers and good size fish. The striper fishing is inconsistent, dependent on chasing the clear water and each other until things settle. The fish will also move up shallow and in to the trees if we continue to stay at these levels with warmer water temps. Clear water is key and we don’t have any of that right now.. The water clarity is super muddy with lots of floating debris. Check ramp status before heading out.
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept submittals for the following:
1) Fannin County RFQ 2025-001 - Request for Qualifications for Inspection Services
Specifications may be obtained from:
Julie Criswell
Fannin County Purchasing 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418 purchasing@fanninco.net
903-583-0054
Submittals must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent Office before 3 p.m., June 3, 2025, or said submissions will not be considered. Submittals shall be opened on June 3, 2025 at 3:15 p.m. in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313, Bonham, TX 75418.
Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 5/20/25
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the following:
1) RFB 2025-004 – One John Deer Motorgrader Model 770G (2012 or Older)
Specifications may be obtained from:
Julie Criswell Fannin County Purchasing 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418
purchasing@fanninco.net
903-583-0054
Sealed bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent Office before 3 p.m., June 3, 2025, or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on June 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313, Bonham, TX 75418. Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Kids Say the Darndest Things
A Polk County game warden received a call from county dispatch regarding a father and his 9-year-old son who had gotten stuck in their
buggy deep in a deer lease. They attempted to walk back to their camp and got lost in the process. County dispatch was able to ping their location within a threemile radius. Once in the area, the warden was able to follow the tracks to the father and son. Dad commented to the son, “Yeah, might be bad luck being the second time we’ve been stuck together,” as the son responds, “but each time, dad, you were driving.” The warden responded, “you’re a smart kid,” and presented him with a Texas Game Warden badge.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Bonham is seeking letters of interest for Airport Advisory Board Members. The following are individual requirements to be eligible to serve on a City of Bonham board or commission:
A). Ad-Valorem taxpaying residents, business owners, citizen of the USA, renters and/or lessees of property within the corporate city limits of Bonham and/ or
B.) Individuals possessing specific knowledge, skill sets or expertise that have demonstrated interest in the betterment of Bonham.
All persons interested in serving on a city appointed board must do so by submitting a letter stating the board of interest, your reason for applying, full name and address as well as your qualifications to zwhitlock@ avservinc.com.
Letter of interest must be submitted by 5:00 pm on May 30, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
5/20/25
Gonnot, Sandrine , henceforth know as “affiant”, being duly sworn deposes and acknowledges that he/she resides at 3001 S Hardin Blvd Ste 110-1003, in the City of Mckinney, in the County of Collin in the State of Texas which he/she recognizes and intends to maintain as his/her permanent abode; affiant declares that he/she additionally formerly resided at 23123 Cajalco Road, Perris, CA, 92570-7298 affiant further declares that he/ she affirms the Registrar of Titles is authorized to receive for registration of memorials upon any outstanding certificate of title an official birth certificate pertaining to a registered owner named SANDRINE GONNOT in said certificate of title showing the date of birth of said registered owner,SANDRINE GONNOT providing there is attached to said birth certificate an affidavit of an affiant who states that he/she is familiar with the facts recited, stating that the party named in said birth certificate is the same party as one of the owners named in said certificate of title; and that thereafter the Registrar of Titles shall treat said registered owner SANDRINE GONNOT as having attained the age of the majority at a date 18 years after the date of birth shown by said certificate. Furthermore, properly authenticated copies of any books, records, papers or documents of any department or agency of the United States shall be admitted in evidence equally with the originals thereof. A claim of ownership of above said certificate No. 24037927-1, is held by the natural person, known as SANATAN DHARMA EXPRESS TRUST dated the 21st day of May, 2024.
EMPLOYMENT
PAT’S PUMP SERVICE
Looking for a motivated technician for a septic tank company. Must have a valid drivers license and pass a background test. Salary depends on experience. Call: 903-583-3986
HELP WANTED
Need Part-Time welder and Part-Time Landscape Helper. Call 903-814-8620
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS
HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information Call: 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna
LEGAL NOTICE
JN Wrecker
901 East US HWY 82 Bonham TX 75418
License Number 0652029VSF
An abandoned White 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer is currently impounded at our facility. The current charges are $1121.05 and will continue to accrue storage fees. This vehicle will be disposed of 31 days from this notice. The owner can contact us with proof of ownership to recover this unit. Owner’s rights can be found at www. tdlr.texas.gov.
I need to run this one again and change the charges to $1121.05. Also add a line saying it will be disposed of 31 days from this notice.
Affiant further declares that he/she is an actual bona fide and legal resident of the State of Texas, and the filing of this affidavit is to be accepted by all persons or any court as proof of such legal residence and permanent domicile. There being nothing further, I hereby declare (verify, state, confirm) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that the foregoing is true and correct.
HELP WANTED: Part-Time w/ Tobacco Retail experience. Tobacco Beer & Wine Shop 151 N Center St. Bonham, TX Apply within. No phone calls.
CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS
B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am-4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-583-3597
TEXOMA HOUSING PARTNERS IS HIRING
JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING
TEAM
OPEN POSITION: Accounting/Housing Specialist
5/6/25
Starting Salary: $60,000.00
Texoma Housing Partners is seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate professional to serve as an Accounting and Housing Specialist. This dual-role position is responsible for managing financial records and transactions while also providing assistance to program participants to ensure they receive timely and effective services. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working with numbers and people, demonstrating both analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
BENEFITS:
• 401a 3% employee contribution-7% employee contribution
• Medical Insurance for employees
• Dental insurance for employees
• GAP insurance for employees
• Short term disability for employees
• Paid annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• 4-day work week Monday - Thursday
THP is an organization which specializes in providing affordable, workforce, and conventional housing across 19 cities located in Fannin, Grayson, Hunt and Collin counties with a current stock of over 600 units. A full job description can be found on the THP website located at www.texomahousing.org. Applications must be submitted in person at the THP Administrative Office. A writing sample will be administered at the time of application submission. The THP Administrative Building is located at 816 West 16th Street, Bonham, Texas where applications may be submitted Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient pool is created. THP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4/29/25
NOW HIRING!
CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE Tonneau covers, Garden tillers, Mobility cart, Wheel chair, Bicycles - 4/Old, TV sets - 2, Cross bed tool box, Old iron stove, Old enamel ware. 903-227-5047
FOR SALE Hobart Welder with generator. Welder is new with less than 1 hour of use. New leads and cutting torch. $4,500.00 Call: 903-449-0070
FOR SALE Several kinds of New Incubators. $45 - $85 Call: 903-609-5989
FOR SALE Recliner Lift Chairs $325$375. Fabric and leather. Multiple to choose from. Call: 903-609-5989
FOR SALE: Office Furniture –Like New Furniture Row 11 Pieces –Matching Dark Wood Desk, Bookcases, File Cabinet, Coffee & End Tables, TV Stand, 60” TV, Executive Chair, Fridge, Leather Recliner, 2 Reclining Chairs
$5000 OBO Savoy 916-205-4475
FOR SALE: New Work Bench w/drawers, Vice & Chair. $500 OBO Savoy 916-205-4475
FOR SALE: New Furniture Row 6 pc. Queen Bedroom Set $1000 OBO Leather Reclining Love Seat $800 OBO Cloth Love Seat
$500 OBO Rocking Swivel Chair $300 OBO Hutch – Coffee Dining & 3 End Tables $800 OBO Savoy 916-205-4475
FOR SALE: 56’ Construction Site Trailer Converted to 9 pens - dog/ small animal kennel or storage. $2000 OBO Savoy 916-205-4475
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Pursuant to Chapter 13.2502 of the Texas Water Code, Southwest Fannin Special Utility District hereby gives notice that any person who subdivides land by dividing any lot, tract, or parcel of land, within the service area of Southwest Fannin Special Utility District, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No.12406 , in Fannin and Grayson County, into two or more lots or sites for the purpose of sale or development, whether immediate or future, including re-subdivision of land for which a plat has been filed and recorded or requests more than two water service connections on a single contiguous tract of land must comply with the “Subdivision Policy” contained in Southwest Fannin Special Utility District’s Service Policy.
Southwest Fannin Special Utility District is not required to extend retail water utility service to a service applicant in a subdivision where the developer of the subdivision has failed to comply with the Subdivision Policy.
Applicable elements of the Subdivision include:
Evaluation by Southwest Fannin Special Utility District of the impact a proposed subdivision service extension will make on Southwest Fannin Special Utility District’s water supply service system and payment of the costs for this evaluation;
Payment of reasonable costs or fees by the developer for providing water supply capacity;
Payment of fees for reserving water supply capacity;
Forfeiture of reserved water supply service capacity for failure to pay applicable fees; Payment of costs of any improvements to Southwest Fannin Special Utility District’s system that is necessary to provide the water service;
Construction according to design approved by Southwest Fannin Special Utility District and
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Savoy 916-205-4475
GARAGE SALE Thurs., Fri., Sat. May 22nd, 23rd, 24th. 3 families. 9am - 5pm 2242 FM 981, Leonard
LARGE GARAGE SALES
Dodd City Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. June 4, 5, 6, 7 3 blocks east of post office. Lots of tall men’s clothes. Household goods - too much to list. 206 S. White Oak St. Dodd City
MULTI-FAMILY
YARD SALE206 Mockingbird St, Ector Thurs. - Sat. May 22 - 24 8am - 4pm Weather Permitting - Girl baby clothes, Men & Women Clothes Plus Sizes, Shoes, Jewelry, Furniture, Household items, 50 cent DVDs, Reloading Supplies & Ammo. Sports & Pokemon cards for sale.
NEEDING YARD MOWED
A PAW UP
Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.
FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.
MOTORCYCLES
2021 KYMCO AK550 Touring Style Grey/black 1400 Miles Pictures provided upon request. $5000 OBO Please TEXT ONLY and I will respond accordingly. 972.345.9575
FARM and LAWN
MAINTENANCE
Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898.
BRAD’S
LAWN CARE SERVICES • mowing Services: • trimming • edging • and more 903-304-9009
You Grow It We Mow It...
TREES and MÁS
Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903-227-6940, 903227-8369 or 903-486-2868.
SELF-STORAGE UNIT
AUCTION IN BONHAM!
Notice of Public Sale
Saturday, May 24th at 10AM.
Complete contents (misc items) of two 10’x22’ Unit (20) self-storage unit(s) belonging to Luisa N Martinez, Bonham-TX, One 10’x22’ Unit (D20) self-storage unit(s) belonging to Leonard Wood, Bonham-TX, will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The sale will be held on Saturday, May 10th, at 11:00 a.m. at Bright Start Storage, located at 400 Katy Blvd, Bonham, TX 75418. A lot of tools, motorcycle parts, and furniture are going to be auctioned.
SELF-STORAGE UNIT
AUCTION IN RANDOLPH!
Notice of Public Sale
Saturday, May 24th at 11AM.
32’ Sabre 5th wheel RV, 3
GARAGE SALES
YARD SALE
301 S. Center St. Bonham
All kinds of books, misc., jewelry, 45 rpm records, household items, DVDs. May 22, 23, 24 Cancel in case of rain.
HOUSEKEEPING HELP WANTED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
500 West 5th, Bonham. 903-449-4322
ANYONE needing their house cleaned? I’m looking for people that need errands run. Pick up medication. Reasonable rates and references provided. Laura: 430-666-4272
THE CLEANING LADY Let me clean so you won’t have to. Very reasonable rates, great references! Years of experience. HAVE BROOM WILL TRAVEL! Call Mairi 903-815-1877
App House Leveling & Foundation repair Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860.
STAPP TREE
TRIMMING and REMOVAL
Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 45+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
Wednesday May 21,2025 at 10:00am. At Rick’s Towing LLC, 103 N Main St, Bonham, TX 75418
2005 Ford F150 #6847
2004 Kawasaki Prairie 360 #6825
2017 Ford Focus #6971
2014 GMC Terrain #6980
2008 Ford Edge #7003
2012 Honda Civic #7229
1985 Chevrolet Corvette #6651
2008 Kia Optima #6829
Complete contents (misc items) of two 10’x15’ Unit (C6 & B6) self-storage unit(s) belonging to Tommy Allgood, Celeste-TX, One 10’x10’ Unit (D20) self-storage unit(s) belonging to Chris Garza, Bailey-TX, One 10x10’ Unit (D15) self-storage unit(s) belonging to Patrick D Roberts, Leonard-TX, will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The sale will be held on Saturday, May 10th, at 11:00 AM at Bright Start Storage, located at Hwy 11 & Hwy 121, Randolph, TX 75490. A lot of tools, motorcycle parts, and furniture are going to be auctioned.
REAL
Buying homes As Is Since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979 HOUSE FOR RENT
By Rich Hilliard
Trenton, Rebels tennis players reach Class 2A State Tourneys
By Rich Hilliard
Trenton
Tennis Tournament play at Bonham.
Dodd City softball back in play for State trip
By Rich Hilliard
Class 1A Dodd City on May 10 assured its seventh trip at least to the softball regional finals in the last eight complete seasons. Down a game, the Lady Hornets defeated district-rival Ector twice on the day -- 9-7 and 11-5 -- to rally to win a two-day Region II1A semifinal best-ofthree softball series in Bonham.
The series win earned Dodd City a Region II-1A final round meeting with Jonesboro, which had coaches present at the May 10 doubleheader. Jonesboro
defeated Blum, 21-2, in another regional semifinal. In the area round, the Lady Hornets run-ruled Knox City, 14-0, in five innings on May 1 at Wichita Falls City View High School in a one-game round.
Dodd City began its 2025 softball postseason with an 11-5 win over Saltillo at Cooper High School in a one-game bi-district round on April 23. The Lady Hornets qualified for the playoffs -- where they have been every year, starting in 2017 -- as District 11-2A's No. 2 seed.
2 of the teams' Region II-1A semifinal best-of-three softball series in
Welcome Welcoming: Trenton athletics' Keys to extend football career at college in Ohio
By Rich Hilliard
TRENTON -- Tyrese Keys' time at Trenton High School has not been long. It's been less than a couple of years.
He's made stops elsewhere already in his life including Melissa and Bonham. "I've moved around a lot and finally came across this place, Trenton," said Keys. "It has been so welcoming."
The senior also found that feeling at where he will continue his academic and football careers beyond high school. Keys will play for The College of Wooster in Ohio -something celebrated on May 6 via a signing ceremony in the Trenton High School gymnasium, with family, friends, classmates, coaches and others in attendance. "(Wooster) e-mailed me
first. From there it started," said Keys. "I had a relationship with the coaches.
"I got to go visit a couple of weeks ago. I loved the atmosphere," he said. "They were very welcoming when I visited. "They love everything about their students."
He also noted finding the educational opportunity he desired at Wooster, where he will play wide receiver, in
the secondary and other positions including tight end.
During his lone football season for Trenton, Keys earned a first-team defense selection
in District 6-2A-I in the secondary. Before and afterward, he garnered honorable mentions in 14-2A boys' basketball in 2024 and 2025 while playing for Trenton.
"It's an awesome opportunity and a special moment. It never gets old celebrating when a young athlete gets to go to the next level," said
Josh
done
"He's an amazing young man," said Shipman. "He's a hard worker and very intelligent.
"I'm glad we were able to make him part of our family."
Dodd City's Addison Weeks watches after serving on April 22 during District 19-1A Tennis Tournament play at Bonham.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Arie/Mackey, girls' doubles.
Ector's Alana Mackey watches after returning a volley on April 22 during District 19-1A Tennis Tournament play at Bonham.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Ector's Audrey Arie watches after returning a volley on April 22 during District 19-1A
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Ector's Anthony Torres smiles as he returns a volley on April 22 during District 19-1A Tennis Tournament play at Bonham.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Ector's Julia Bailey watches as her return goes over the net on April 22 during the District 19-1A Tennis Tournaments at Bonham. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City catcher Ralyn Daniel lunges and tags out Ector's Ainsley Greathouse on May 10 to end the Lady Hornets' 9-7 win in Game
Bonham. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City's Taylor Voss begins her slide into and Ector catcher Adalynn Dederick awaits a throw at home plate on May 10 during Game 2 of the teams' Region II-1A semifinal best-ofthree softball series in Bonham. Voss scored to tie the game at five all. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Shipman, Trenton's athletics director and head football coach." "For Tyrese, he's
it on his own.
Trenton senior Tyrese Keys agrees to extend his football career at The College of Wooster in Ohio on May 6, as aunts Lasandra Keys (left) and Terra Helms (right) watch during a signing ceremony held in the Trenton High School gymnasium.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Tyrese Keys (23) competes for Trenton on Jan. 19, 2024, during District 14-2A boys' basketball at Honey Grove.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Tyrese Keys (23) successfully thwarts a touchdown pass attempt in the end zone on June 5, 2023, while playing for Bonham during 7-on-7 football at Bonham's Warrior Stadium.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City first baseman Adisen White (3) catches a pop up on May 10 during the Lady Hornets' Region II-1A softball semifinal series against Ector in Bonham.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
and Sam Rayburn tennis players qualified for the Class 2A State Tournaments in San Antonio May 15-16, via their finishes in the Region II-2A event at North Richland Hills May 9-10.
Those included: Trenton's Aubrey Alexander and Ava Cannon, girls' doubles regional runner-up; Trenton's Lucas Krieger, boys' singles regional third place; Sam Rayburn's Ty Karin and Jasper Karin, boys' regional doubles third-place.
It equated the first State advance for each in the sport.
