ficiently. The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), under the direction of Sheriff Cody Shook and his new leadership team, is implementing changes to meet the increased demand for law enforcement response to a variety of situations:
● The Sheriff’s Office now has a fully operational Special Response Team, focusing on school safety. This team will help our children and educators stay safe in our county schools. This consists of deputies who are SWATtrained, drone operators, crisis negotiators and more. The
goal of this team is to provide a rapid, specialized response to crisis situations, rather than to wait for a Special Response Team from a neighboring county.
● The FCSO applied for a grant through the Federal Surplus Program and will receive two FREE armored vehicles. One is an armored Humvee (High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle) which will be used for the Special Response Team or any situation in which a regular vehicle is not practical for use, and the other is a MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) armored
vehicle. The MRAP is a 30,000-pound, fully armored vehicle, which carries up to nine people, protecting them from gunfire and explosives. The vehicles have been approved, and the Sheriff’s Office is waiting on specific vehicles to be assigned, so they can be picked-up.
● Sheriff Shook traveled to Austin, March 25-26, to visit with legislators to discuss issues and concerns facing Fannin County, including battery storage facilities, wind and solar farms, reservoirs, funding for rural law enforcement, border security, fentanyl and other drug is-
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sues.
● Since January 1, 2025, deputies and dispatchers have received approximately 700 hours of training. This has given them the ability to hone their skills, in an everchanging world of crime. The training has varied from crisis communications, forensics analysis, investigating crimes against children and much more.
● The FCSO has worked to improve and expand their Drone Program. Drones are often used to locate lost hikers, hunters and fishermen, missing persons and fugitives. Drones will be particu-
larly helpful on the west side of Bois D’Arc Lake, which is heavily wooded. The ultimate goal of the FCSO is to have a licensed drone pilot working 24/7.
● The final stages in solidifying a fully-equipped and trained dive team for Bois D’Arc Lake is currently underway. The Department has two boats, and in conjunction with the dive team, rescue and recovery efforts will be enhanced.
Fannin County Commissioners Meeting
Agreement Between Fannin County and City Of Bonham Regarding
Of Fire Marshals
By Tim Meek
Correction: In the May 20, 2025 edition the Commissioners report Agenda item #20. Discussion and possible action regarding additional services and work on the Justice Center – County Judge. I incorrectly reported that the Commissioners had approved installing concrete at the Justice Center currently under renovation. This decision has not been approved by the Commissioners Court.
The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, May 20, 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 11/09/2022 (S) meeting –County Clerk. Approved
8. Emergency Medical Services report for April 2025 – County Judge for Michael Gilbert with Allegiance Mobile Health. Matthew Brown of Allegiance Mobile Health reported a total of 189 calls with an average response time of 13.2 minutes, there was a call that resulted in a 41 minute response in Ladonia. That specific incident was caused by other ambulances responding to accidents and the ambulance responded from Leonard. Judge Cunningham responded “I hope if we don’t have ambulances available, say all three of ours are gone, that we can get an ambulance from one of the entities that we have a mutual assistance agreement with it’s important to get an ambulance there as soon as possible.”
DISCUSSION ONLY:
9. Discussion regarding thru truck traffic on County Roads – Commissioner Precinct 1. Commissioner Troy Waggner indicated last week the court approved a restriction prohibiting thru truck traffic on County Road 2520, now the trucks are using other county roads to cut through. Specifically county roads, 2510, 2500, 2040 and 2010. A public hearing will be planned to further restrict trucks on county roads.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
10. Discussion and possible action to set a public hearing to hear comments regarding designating specific county roads as restricted zones prohibiting thru truck traffic; including county roads 2510, 2500, 2040, 2010 and 2005 –Commissioner Precinct 1. See agenda item #9 Approved.
11. Discussion and possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and City of Bonham regarding reciprocal use of Fire Marshals – County Judge. Bonham resident
Rusty Deets spoke to the Commissioners, “A long time ago, you criticized the City of Bonham fire marshal for the way he inspected the sprinkler system for this courthouse. You said it was done wrong and you had to spend money to correct it. Two weeks ago you criticized the city on the way they’ve done the inspections on the courthouse. And now you want to go into partnership with them?” Judge Cunningham
Savoy
responded, “Nobody’s perfect and if we cooperate we can get things done and we can help each other improve, I think it is important that we help each other improve and that we make this a safe community. That includes cooperation, education and mutual aid. Those are the things I’m in favor of. I’m not in favor of people taking an architect’s word that something is done correctly, when it’s not done correctly. We need people who have training and a skillset as a whole in this county to make sure things are safe.”
Rusty Deets responded, “I’m not going to disagree with what you just said, but when you speak in court, it comes out in the paper and makes the city look bad and I don’t take kindly to that because I am a resident of the city.” Judge Cunningham responded, “When I see something as a public official, I’m going to call it out, and I’m not going to keep my mouth shut to protect somebody’s feelings, So I apologize if I have hurt somebody’s feelings.” Still waiting on the city of Bonham to approve. Passed until next week.
12. Discussion and possible action regarding office space at the Veteran Affairs hospital in Bonham – County Judge. Commissioners court approved the Veterans Service Officer to remain in his current location at the Fannin County Courthouse.
13. Discussion and possible action to approve a one-time severance of 1.01 acres from a 2.02-acre tract on FM 273; Property ID# 73378 – Development Services Director. Approved
14. Discussion and possible action to either renew NRG Electricity Agreement with Fannin County or select a new electricity provider –Purchasing Agent. Approved
15. Discussion and possible action regarding mowing at the Justice Center –Purchasing Agent. Approved
16. Discussion and possible action regarding renewal
of Cintas Agreement for uniform services –Commissioner Precinct 4. Passed until next week.
17. Discussion and possible action regarding Additional Services Request #006R from Eikon Consulting to design the added storage areas at the Justice Center; $10,500.00 with air-conditioning and heat – County Judge. Approved
18. Discussion and possible action to hire litigation attorney(s) to attempt to recoup cost of repairs and damages for taxpayers related to the Fannin County Courthouse – County Judge. Passed until actual cost of repairs to the courthouse are established.
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 none of the promises the vendor’s made regarding the HOT tax 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. See agenda item #9
28. Solar and wind farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems – County Judge. Some county residents spoke against the start up of the BESS facility June 25th.
Bonham resident Steve Cobb said, “I’m assuming you had better have some pretty good fail-safes to make certain that doesn’t get into the environment because there’s probably no way to come back from it, what happens if it leaks and gets down into your water aquifer?, I don’t know the answers to the question.”
Bonham resident Rusty Deets asked, “The county now has a fire marshal. Has the county made any attempt to purchase any equipment, or do they have a system set up to control a problem when it goes online in June?”
Al Travis lives a mile north of
Fannin County History: The Road Down Memory Lane
Photos courtesy of the Fannin County Historical Museum three blocks south of the Courthouse Square in Bonham, One Main Street Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-8042 Visit Facebook: “Fannin County Historical Group” “A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author The Ruth Moore School in Leonard was built in 1901 and demolished in 1953 .It was located on the grounds of the present First Baptist Church. Date: 1901 Place: Leonard, Texas
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On May 21, 2025, Clint Warren Howard, 61, of Dodd City, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More. A deadly weapon finding means he will not be considered by the parole board for release until he serves at least half of his sentence.
On November 10, 2024, multiple callers alerted law enforcement to a reckless driver coming into Bonham on Hwy 56 from the east, swerving into oncoming traffic on a bridge and nearly hitting two vehicles head-on. Bonham police were quickly able to locate the vehicle, begin their investigation and prevent a serious accident from occurring. Investigation at the scene showed that Howard was intoxicated with slurred speech and was confused about where he
was and where he was going. Open containers of beer were located in the vehicle and Howard admitted to drinking. Blood drawn later showed his blood alcohol was 0.213-more than double the legal limit.
Howard was found to have had four previous DWI convictions in Collin County, Somervell County, and Johnson County dating back to 2002.
“Thankfully the Bonham police were able to prevent innocent lives from being lost that evening,” said First Assistant District Attorney Nathan Young. “Now this defendant will be off the streets where he cannot hurt anyone. He had multiple chances in other counties to stop drinking and driving, to get help for his drinking and he chose not to. Today we made the choice for him.”
SBA Disaster News Release –
SACRAMENTO, Calif.
– The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Oklahoma of the June 9 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought beginning Oct. 1, 2024.
The disaster declaration covers the Oklahoma counties of Atoka, Bryan, Canadian, Carter, Cherokee, Choctaw, Comanche, Cotton, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Garfield, Garvin, Grady, Jefferson, Johnston, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Love, Marshall, Mayes, Noble, Nowata, Oklahoma, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Payne, Rogers, Stephens, Tulsa,
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Wagoner and Washington as well as the Kansas counties of Cherokee, Labette and Montgomery, and in Texas the counties of Clay, Fannin, Grayson, Lamar and Montague.
Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to the disaster.
The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.
EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did
not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills not paid due to the disaster.
“Through a declaration by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, SBA provides critical financial assistance to help communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA.
“We’re pleased to offer loans to small businesses and private nonprofits impacted by these disasters.”
The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.25% for PNPs with terms up to 30 years. Interest
does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.
To apply online, visit sba. gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Submit completed loan applications to the SBA no later than June 9.
graduation party! ENJOY!!
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
Bonham All School Reunion
COVID. Everyone who attended Bonham School is invited to join in the weekend events that bring many graduates and former students to Bonham.
The 2025 Reunion Board of Directors have been meeting for several months and have planned the following events: June 27, 2025
Registration Bonham High School Cafeteria
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Roy Floyd Center "Armory"
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Visitation Food Truck 5-7:30 p.m. Bonhi "Back on the Square"
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Time to Party, Live DJ
Bring Lawn Chairs
BYOB Cooler's Allowed June 28, 2025
Registration Bonham High School Cafeteria
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fannin County
Multipurpose Complex 700 FM 87 (Hwy. 56 West)
5:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
Food and Visitation
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Food trucks and beverage stations will be available at the complex, where you can purchase food and drinks, including beer and wine. Please note: coolers are not allowed. Class Parties will be scheduled throughout the
Come early, visit and grab something to eat.
Food Trucks will be available for food purchases. Bonhi Ex-Student Program
7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m DJ and Dancing
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
weekend. Contact your class rep. for times and location. June 29, 2025 Worship Service
[Attend the church of your choice]
To register in advance, go to myevent.com/ bohamhireunion. Early registration is encouraged
to facilitate the necessary planning. Please note paid registration is necessary to attend Friday and Saturday events. The registration fee is necessary to pay for the many expenses incurred for such a large event. The schedule of class parties will be updated frequently. You can also purchase your t-shirt on this website. A limited number of t-shirts will be available at registration. There are several other plans in the works for this once every fiveyear event. This event has been a tradition for decades and the reunion board of directors encourages every Bonhi class member to participate. Watch for more updates in news releases, Facebook and on the web site.
Fishin’ Report TAKE
Week of May 21, 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
is super muddy with lots of floating debris. Check ramp status before heading out.
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of the BESS plant near Savoy, “I just want to state for the record that I am absolutely against it ever turning on. Everyone I’ve talked to is against it,” In response to Will Campbell’s question about the 390 Commission, Judge Cunningham responded, “I’ve been visiting back and forth with the mayor, and we’re getting documents together and we’re thinking about what additional entities we
would like involved in this process. Once the documents are together, we will have them read and approved, and that will take a little bit of time. I’m trying to deal with the issues that the committee would have identified, that are immediate.”
Judge Cunningham, Roger Cada, Mayor of Savoy and Troy Hudson, County Fire Marshall and an out-of-state industry expert were scheduled to meet with representatives of Engie, the owner of the BESS, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to look over plans and walk through the facility before the
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
THEME VERSE
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28
Use the gifts God gave us, show God’s love to someone new, thank God for forgiveness, and share God’s story with everyone!
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4 All adults come with your Children for all the food, fun and fellowship. Bounce Houses, Prizes, Face Painting, Balloons, Horse Rides & More!
Spanish Sunday School
Every Sunday @ 9:45 AM
Beginning April 6th
Calvary Baptist Church
913 S. 5th Bonham, TX
Children, Adults, Everyone Invited
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A Sacred Day Of Remembrance
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas
John 15:13 says, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Over 1.1 million American service members have died in wars and conflicts since the Revolutionary War. Think of the lives cut short, families left grieving, futures never realized. Memorial Day is a special time set aside for us to honor these sacrifices by cherishing the freedoms they fought to uphold. It is a call
to live lives worthy of their legacy, to strive for a country that continues to embody the principles for which they gave everything.
Memorial Day is far more than a holiday; it is a sacred day of remembrance. It calls upon us to honor the lives lost, the freedoms gained, and the love that binds us as a nation.
As we enjoy the privileges of liberty, let us never forget those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. All gave some, some gave all— no greater love could be
shown. As believers, it is a reminder to honor Christ by being good citizens that are involved in preserving the values of our democracy. May we never take our country for granted. Thank you, Lord, for the United States of America. As believers, it is a reminder also of the Greatest Sacrifice ever made was by Jesus Christ on the cross, taking our place, and dying for our sin.
Haste the Day, Lyn and Lissa
Sunday Morning Re-wind:
Trusting in God Will Never Lead to Shame
Hello everyone!
This week’s devotion comes from Psalms 31:18. In this passage, David is praying to the Lord, putting all of his trust in Him. He is wholeheartedly dependent upon the Lord for his safety, just as those who rely on a fortress of stronghold. We also see in this passage that David understands the Lord’s desire to protect His people. This doesn’t mean that God won’t allow hardships to come our way. Hardships are a test of our faith in Him. David trusted the Lord to do what was right. We, as believers, must have that same kind of trust in Him. When we trust in Him, and willingly choose to be in His guidance, He will help us to avoid a lot a of self-inflicted shame
as we go through our daily lives. As the children of God, righteous in the sight of our Lord, we can walk with sweet assurance that our Father guides our steps each day. This will give us the strength to face whatever challenges or hardships come our way. By trusting the Lord, we can rest assured that he has our best interests at heart. We must remember to ask the Lord to help us remain focused on Him in the midst of our trials. The Lord safeguards those who are trusting in Him. Whenever we face a trial in our lives, we must trust and not tremble.
In 1882, Frank Marion Davis wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message in this passage.
“Savior, lead me lest I stray,
Gently lead me all the way; I am safe when by Thy side, I would in Thy love abide.
Thou the refuge of my soul, When life’s stormy billows roll; I am safe when by Thy side, All my hopes on Thee rely. Lead me, lead me, Savior, lead me, lest I stray; Gently down the stream of time, Lead me, Savior, all the way.”
If you are trying to find a good home church, we invite you to come visit us, and be a part of our church family and worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday!
Bro. Josh Stevenson
CRITICAL THINKING and the BIBLE – Part One
Tom Russell, Minister Northside Church of Christ, Bonham by Tom Russell God tells us that, “without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 The faith pleasing to God isn’t produced by emotion, culture, or tradition. Rather it is the result of objective consideration of the testimony provided by God in His word for, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing comes by the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 God wants us to believe the evidence He has provided which requires “critical thinking”, which is searching for conclusions based on available evidence or information. Threats to critical thinking are ignorance, preference, and distraction. Rational or critical thinking is essential to
maintaining life, developing happiness, and pleasing God. WE MUST KNOW THE FACTS, IGNORANCE IS DANGEROUS!
We can’t understand or speak intelligently on a subject we know nothing about. This would appear to be so obvious that it is unnecessary to mention, however, we constantly hear people pontificating about the Bible or its requirements without facts or quotations. Trying to formulate an intelligent conclusion about the Bible without having studied it is like describing the ocean having only seen its surface. In the Bible we have the testimonial evidence of over forty different authors, from every walk of life, writing over a span of 1400-1500 years, who were inspired to present the truths that God has given to man. God would not have produced such a perfectly unique document unless He knew we needed it, and there-
fore we need to know it!
We must know the Bible and understand God’s will!
In Ephesians 5:17-18, the Apostle Paul directed the Ephesian Christians to, “… not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
Ephesians 5:17 The word, “understand” comes from the Greek word suniemi and is defined as “to put together, to comprehend”. A couple of things necessarily implied in the passage are that it is foolish not to know the will of God and that His will can be understood.
We must know God’s word intimately, for in it God details our origin, purpose, weakness, sources of health and strength, safe paths, and roads of destruction.
In our next article we will see that to please God we must be led by fact and not our preferences.
The Merciful God
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
God’s mercy is to be our standard. Jesus taught, “love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful” (Luke 6:35-36).
James writes about the wisdom of mercy. “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy” (James 3:17). Paul wrote that Christians are to “put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering” (Colossians 3:12). We find the correct attitude concerning mercy, Christians are to show “mercy with cheerfulness” (Romans 12:8). The Lord
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When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm
Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.
Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346
Romans 12:18 “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
directs us to have mercy and to be merciful. “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Many will want to have mercy but show no mercy. God demands us to be merciful. James recorded, “For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment” (James 2:13). The rich man wanted mercy, but show Lazarus no mercy. Luke recorded that the rich man “cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame” (Luke 16:24). We see God’s mercy in Christ. Paul informed us that “the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Peter wrote “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again
unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3). We are reminded that “God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us” (Ephesians 2:4). God informs us “I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more” (Hebrews 8:12). Peter said that people are to “repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). Paul said that he was told to “be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 22:16). Jesus said “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16), God indeed is merciful.
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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
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TxDOT Project Box
FM 896 at Valley Creek. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as
bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and
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.
FM 273, from FM 1396 to FM 2554. 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.
The Fannin County Leader Deadline is Thursdays @ Noon
Mackenzie Howdeshell Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN, TX
(05/19/2025)-- Mackenzie Howdeshell, of Leonard, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025.
Howdeshell was one of more than 9,000 students who received an undergraduate, master's or doctoral degree.
UT Austin celebrated its 142nd graduating class during Commencement ceremonies on May 10. Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind television blockbusters such as "Yellowstone" and "Landman," was the featured Commencement speaker.
Monday, June 2,
Guest
President
Simmons
“President
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Ector tennis' Bailey/Torres finish third straight State trip w/bronze
two-day Class 1A State Tennis Tournament.
Toryan Childers and Diezel
Ramirez of Afton Patton
Springs defeated Bailey and Torres, 6-1, 6-0, in the 1A mixed doubles semifinals on May 16.
Bailey and Torres defeated Taylor Wethington and Daniel Schacher of Nazareth, 6-4, 6-1, in the 1A mixed doubles quarterfinals on May 15.
David Alonso and Gunnar
Stroud of Big Lake Reagan County defeated Sam Rayburn's Ty Karin and Jasper Karin, 7-5, 6-2, in the 2A boys' doubles quarterfinals. The Karin duo bested Frost's Gavin Clayton and J.C. Woods, 6-4, 6-2, in the Round of 16.
Emma McCrea and Heidi Smith of Mason defeated
By Rich Hilliard
PJC, the conference champion, began play on Monday, May 19, as the No. 8 seed against No. 9 seed Butler in the National Junior College Athletic Association Tournament in Yuma, Ariz.
By Rich Hilliard
SAN ANTONIO -- Ector seniors
Julia Bailey and Anthony Torres brought home bronze medals from their third consecutive trip to the
Finney
Trenton's Aubrey Alexander and Ava Cannon, 6-2, 6-2, in the 2A girls' doubles quarterfinals. Alexander and Cannon topped Frost's Brynna Banks and Chloe Fuller, 7-5, 1-6, 6-3, in the Round of 16.
Runge's Melina Ramirez, the eventual and 2023 State champion, outlasted Dodd City's Addison Weeks, 7-5, 7-6 (4), in two and one half hours in the 1A girls' singles quarterfinals. It equated Weeks' second consecutive trip to State tennis in girls' singles.
Meredith Schreiner and Gabriella Luce of Barksdale Nueces Canyon defeated Ector's Audrey Arie and Alana Mackey, 6-0, 6-0, in the 1A girls' doubles quarterfinals.
Grapeland's Hayden Ray topped Trenton's Lucas Keiger, 6-4, 6-1, in the 2A boys' singles Round of 16. It equated the first State tennis action for Trenton's and Sam Rayburn's players and Ector's Arie and Mackey, all of whom vied in matches played on May 15.
Note: Ector and Dodd City competitors in the 1A divisions had Round of 16 byes via qualifying for the State tournaments as region champions.
Story and photos by Rich
Hilliard
Honey Grove junior Gabby Finney earned the Most Valuable Player honor, to lead Fannin County high school players in the District 11-2A softball awards for 2025.
Senior Sonora Flowers garnered the Offensive MVP award and manager Cayla Harris equated the Coach of the Year, after Honey Grove, the district's No. 1 seed to the Class 2A Division-II playoffs: won its first district softball title in seven years, had its best district finish since an advance as the runner-up in 2019 and via a regional semifinal advance this spring (its deep-
11-2A softball title with a
est since said year's regional final advance) competed in its ninth consecutive postseason.
Trenton, a bi-district finalist this spring in its 11th consecutive postseason and the No. 2 district seed to the 2A Division-II playoffs, had three players outright earn superlatives: Defensive MVP, junior Kaylee Loving; Pitcher of the Year, sophomore Averianna Aviles; Catcher of the Year, junior Addison Golightly. Trenton senior Emma Dudley, a Southeastern Oklahoma State University signee, also shared the Utility Player of the Year award with Sam Rayburn junior Dixie Chaffin. First-team selections in-
cluded: Sam Rayburn junior shortstop Allie Parr, Honey Grove junior second baseman Brailee Totty, Honey Grove freshman center fielder Rylee Daniels, Trenton senior left/right fielder Jackie Gallegos.
Second-team battery recipients were Sam Rayburn freshman pitcher Cambrie Caldwell and catchers Honey Grove sophomore Tori Brock and Ector sophomore Adalynn Dederick. Second-team infielders included: Crystal Peña, senior, Trenton; Payton Norris, junior, Honey Grove; Audrey Arie, sophomore, Ector; Scout Baker, junior, Sam Rayburn; Amberlie Ivey, sophomore, Sam Rayburn; Sierra Garcia, junior,
Dodd City.
Second-team outfielders were Serenity Canady, sophomore, Honey Grove; Lily Mahan, sophomore, Honey Grove; Faith Williams, senior, Trenton; Kinley Bingham, freshman, Sam Rayburn. Honorable mentions included: junior AnnaKate Thomas of Honey Grove; freshman Carly Medina, sophomore Maleah Serrano, freshman Lanie Bandy of Trenton; freshman Alli Jo Hamilton, sophomore Brinlee Malone, freshman Kendal Hall, junior Maddie Gibbs of Sam Rayburn; freshman Gracyn Shindler, sophomore Ralyn Daniel, junior Kailen Kavanaugh of Dodd City; sophomore
Aspen Harrison, freshman Ainsley Greathouse, freshman Kutter Watts, sophomore Alana Mackey of Ector.
Dixie Chaffin, Maddie Gibbs, Allie Parr; Dodd City's Adisen White, Kelsey Hewett, Kendyl Lindsey, Sierra Garcia, Maria Barco, Kailen Kavanaugh, Ralyn Daniel, Kayleigh McBrayer, Taylor Voss; Ector's Chloe Hardemon, Audrey Arie, Adalynn Dederick, Aspen Harrison, Alana Mackey, Aleea Wheeler, Ainsley Greathouse, Ella Laymance, Emma Laymance.
Note: Dodd City, 11-2A's No. 2 seed to the 1A playoffs, this month made its seventh trip at least to the softball regional finals in the last eight complete seasons. Ector, 11-2A's No. 1 seed to the 1A playoffs, reached the regional semifinals -- a round deeper than in 2024.
Ector's Julia Bailey competes on April 22 during the District 19-1A Tennis Tournaments at Bonham.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
by Rich Hilliard
Honey Grove's Sonora Flowers slides and scores on April 15 during District 11-2A softball in Dodd City.
Honey Grove manager Cayla Harris speaks to the Lady Warriors on April 15, after the team had won and secured the District
win in Dodd City.
Honey Grove's Gabby Finney pitches on April 1 during District 11-2A softball in Ivanhoe. She pitched a perfect game.
Trenton's Kaylee Loving.
Trenton's Averianna Aviles.
Trenton's Addison Golightly.
Trenton's Emma Dudley.
Sam Rayburn's Dixie Chaffin.
OBITUARIES
We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
Jerry Don Harlan
Jerry Don Harlan, known affectionately to all as Jerry, embarked on his final adventure on May 18, 2025. Born on July 12, 1965, in the quaint town of Bonham, Jerry was the kind of man who could fix a tractor with a hairpin and charm the birds from the trees – though he’d never boast about it, being the quiet type.
Jerry’s life was quiet and fulfilling. He was a devoted farmer and rancher, a man who knew the value of a hard day’s work under the wide Texas sky.
His hands were as familiar with the inner workings of farm machinery as they were with the soft fur of his cattle. When he wasn’t tending to his land, Jerry could be found working at Tyson. He faithfully devoted many years of service to them.
Jerry’s roots ran deep, with his character molded by the hands of his parents, H.C Junior Harlan and Bonnie June Ford Harlan, and his grandparents, Henry and Gurtie Harlan, Jim and Opal Ford. They all preceded Jerry in death along with his wife, Nikki Harlan. Jerry is survived by daughter, Meagan Harlan and significant other, Randy Hiberd, and grandson, Gavin Johnson.
Services were held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 12pm to 2pm for visitation at Wise Funeral Home then a graveside service was held at at Dodd City Cemetery starting at 2:15pm. Bro. Ron Greene officiated this service.
Robert Lee Cook III (Tiger)
Robert Lee Cook III (Tiger), 61, of Telephone, Texas, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born on December 10, 1963, on a military base in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Robert’s life journey would eventually lead him to the small, tight-knit community of Telephone, where he created lasting memories and friendships.
Tiger worked diligently throughout his life, holding positions at Barrow’s Jewelers and General Cable, and dedicating the last 18 years of his career to the Texas Department of Transportation before his retirement. His life was characterized by a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures: the country, cows, and the rowdiest bunch of wonderful friends he could have ever asked for. In 2014, Tiger married the love of his life, Michele Cook. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter in the cherished little town, Telephone. Tiger was a devoted husband, a loving father, and the best “T-Paw” to his eight beloved grandchildren, who brought him immense joy and pride.
Tiger is preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Cook II (Bob) and Zula Quick Cook. Tiger is survived by his beloved wife, Michele Cook, daughter, Jazzmayne Cook and her sons Jaxon, Jett, and Jagger, son, Adam LeBlanc and his daughters Avery, Aubrey, Chloe, and Anni, daughter, Tanner and her husband Seth Ramsey and their daughter Vivian and soon to be baby girl Ramsey #2, sister, Patty Taylor and husband Jerry, nephew, Dusty and wife Crystal and their children Zoe and Lane, mother-in-law, Patsy Tanner, along with countless friends and family who will forever carry the memories of his kindness, humor, and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him.
Visitation was held at Telephone Baptist Church on May 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM, where we everyone gathered to celebrate Tiger’s extraordinary life and the impact he had on all of us. He was laid to rest at Forest Grove Cemetery in Telephone. Serving as pallbearers were Michael Rater, Teddy Hubbard, Billy Rowland, David Eskue, Johnny Haliburton, Nick Keen, and honorary pallbearers were grandsons, Jaxon and Jett. To convey condolences or sign an online registry, please visit www.coopersorrells.com
McKenzie United Methodist Church, 701 7th Street. 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 5pm - 7pm. 4th Tuesday: Produce 1pm - 4pm
Contacts: Star Breece - 281-832-8116
Soleil - 903-505-0250 God Bless You!
August 30, 1966 – May 16, 2025
Kellie Dawn Rogers, 58, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Plano, Texas. She was born on August 30, 1966, in Tulsa, Oklahoma—an only child whose determined spirit and deep sense of family became lifelong hallmarks of her character. Those who knew Kellie remember her for warmth, loyalty, and quiet strength. Her love made others feel safe, supported, and deeply known. She held family together through steady faithfulness and everyday grace.
Kellie is survived by her loving mother, Deena Herod, and her devoted husband of 40 years, Randy Rogers. Randy and Kellie were married on October 5, 1984, beginning a life together marked by deep love and shared faith. She was a proud and loving mother to her sons, Spencer and Zachary Rogers. She watched with pride as they became loving husbands and fathers. Her seven grandchildren—Barrett, Reed, Landry, Norah, Bowen, Lainey, and Collins Rogers—knew her as “Gigi.” They saw her as a constant source of encouragement, joy, and affection. She was their biggest fan.
Kellie welcomed her daughters-in-law, Kylie Rogers and Kathryn Rogers, not only into her family but also into her heart. She often expressed how thankful she felt to have such strong, kind women to love her sons and raise her grandchildren.
Her extended family held a special place in her life. She is also survived by her uncle, Ivan Burton, and his daughter, Darcie Burton; her uncle and aunt, Kenneth and Nancy Herod, and their son, Justin Herod, and his wife, Dawn. She is lovingly remembered by her sister-inlaw, Jennifer Farve, who was more than family—she was a true sister and lifelong friend— and by Jennifer’s husband, Arthur Farve Jr., who will officiate her memorial. Kellie treasured their daughters: Arielle Farve Deer (and her husband, Ché), Abigail Brown (and her husband, Caleb), and Anna Farve. Her brother-in-law, Calvin Rogers, and his sons, Joshua and Caleb Rogers, also survive her.
Her parents-in-law, Margaret “Peggy” Rogers and Alvie Rogers, preceded her in death, along with her aunt, Susie Burton, and her cousin, Johnny Herod.
Kellie had a gift for capturing beauty in ordinary moments. With a camera in hand, she documented the lives of those she loved—birthdays, ballgames, cabin trips, or simple afternoons in the yard.
She was passionate about football, especially when it meant cheering from the stands as her sons or grandchildren played. She cheered the loudest, photographed the proudest, and hugged the tightest at the end of each game.
Above all, Kellie lived her faith. It wasn’t loud or performative, but woven into everything she did—how she loved, how she forgave, how she stood firm through life’s trials. Her strength came from deep roots, and she passed that strength on to the next generation by living it.
Some of her happiest days were spent at the family cabin in Arkansas. She loved riding ATVs through the woods, drinking coffee on the porch, and watching the sun dip behind the trees with her family close by.
A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 24, at First Baptist Church at the Fields located at 1401 Carrollton Parkway, Carrollton, Texas 75010, officiated by her brother-in-law, Arthur Ray Farve Jr. Visitation for family and friends was held on Friday, May 23, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, also at First Baptist Church at the Fields.
Funeral arrangements are being overseen by Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, located at 2022 North Center St., Bonham, TX 75418.
Pallbearers: Cameron Burger, Collin Heusinkveld, Jordan Heusinkveld, Lyman Carpenter, Che Deer, Caleb Brown. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Benner, Dale Benner, Don Benner, Roy Benner.
Kellie was laid to rest at Bettes Cemetery located on co road 2025 Ivanhoe, Texas, near her beloved grandparents, Norman and Dorothy Herod.
In honor of Kellie’s enduring faith, we remember the words of 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NIV):
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
To convey condolences or sign an online registry, please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Pecan Gap News
By Ricky Beeler
Peggy Jean Durham’s Cousin’s son, Brandon Grumbles, from Celina, came by last week for a short visit.
Peggy also reports that her friend, Alan Armstrong recently opened a new antique store in Cooper, on the Southwest corner of the square. The store is named Le Marché (The Market). Store Hours are Tuesday-Saturday; 9:30 to 5:00. Vintage, Antiques, Collectibles and much more. They also buy antiques.The shop phone number is 903300-3632 or 1-844-681-7378. Mrs. Wanda White was in Arkadelphia, Arkansas last
Saturday for the graduation of her granddaughter, Madison White, from Ouachita Baptist University. Also attending was her Aunt, Sarah Kesting, her Cousin, Caleb Kesting and of course her Dad, James White and his friend, Jennifer. She also went to Hot Springs Village to visit her Aunt, her Mother’s only remaining sibling; sister Sue. This is the last week of school for the Fannindel ISD. Graduations are set and here is the schedule: May 21st (9:00 am) Kindergarten Graduation; (9:30 am) Senior and Kindergarten walk at FES; (10:00 am) 6th
Grade graduation; (10:30 am) awards for PreK, 1st-5th grade. May 22nd (9:00 am) High School Field Day and May 23rd (7:00 pm) High School Graduation, H.L. Milton Gymnasium. I am not going to be writing a Pecan Gap News article during the summer holiday. So much of my articles include Fannindel ISD news and activities, so l'm just gonna take the summertime off. So, with that being said, until the beginning of the next school year, C'est la vie and may I wish each of you a safe and enjoyable summer yourselves!
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God’s Garden God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
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Bonham High School Graduates
Bonham High School Graduates 2025
CAREGIVER
CAREGIVER
$10 an hour
903-487-8480
EMPLOYMENT
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. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-583-3597
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.
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
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.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS
HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information Call: 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna
ESTATE SALE
ESTATE SALE
1182 CR 3025
Bonham, TX Thurs., Fri., Sat., May 29, 30, 31 9am - 5pm See large ad on page 3
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Over 100 year old church pew. Standard size, asking $250.00. If interested call Mera McClure. 903-227-4731
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
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
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.
56’ Construction Site Trailer Converted to 9 pens - dog/ small animal kennel or storage. $2000 OBO Savoy 916-205-4475
Continued on Pg. 20
LEGAL NOTICE
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.
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.
5/6/25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Bobby Wayne Eaton, Deceased, were issued on May 13th, 2025, in Cause No. PR2025-13418, pending in the County Court-at-Law of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Ashlea Fraser.
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
DATED the 20th day of May , 2025.
LAW OFFICE OF MYLES PORTER, P.C.
/s/ Myles Porter Myles Porter Attorney for Ashlea Fraser
State Bar No.: 00794477
411 N MAIN ST BONHAM, TX 75418
Telephone: (903) 583-8539
Email: myles@mylesporter.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Robert Eldon Rencher, Deceased, were issued on May 13th, 2025, in Cause No. PR2025-13419, pending in the County Court-at-Law of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Ronnie Glen Rencher.
5/27/25
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
DATED the 20th day of May , 2025.
LAW OFFICE OF MYLES PORTER, P.C.
/s/ Myles Porter
Myles Porter
Attorney for Ronnie Glen Rencher
State Bar No.: 00794477
411 N MAIN ST BONHAM, TX 75418
Telephone: (903) 583-8539
Email: myles@mylesporter.com
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Leonard, Texas, at its meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. on July 15, 2025, at the City Hall, 111 W. Collins, Leonard, Texas, tentatively proposes to adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance of interest bearing certificates of obligation, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for paying all or a portion of the City’s contractual obligations incurred in connection with (i) acquiring, constructing, and installing additions, improvements, extensions, and equipment for the City’s waterworks and sewer system, including treatment facilities, water and sewer lines, storage facilities, lift stations, pumps, valves, meters and related infrastructure improvements; and (ii) legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such projects. The maximum interest rate for the certificates may not exceed the maximum legal interest rate. The maximum maturity date for the certificates shall not exceed the maximum maturity permitted by law. The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the certificates to be authorized on time and in full is $1,728,305. The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of the City is $8,570,000.00. The current combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the City on time and in full is $11,012,797.40. The City proposes to provide for the payment of such certificates of obligation from the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes in the City as provided by law and from a pledge of surplus revenues of the City’s waterworks and sewer system, remaining after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses thereof, and all debt service, reserve, and other requirements in connection with all of the City’s revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding), which are payable from all or any part of the net revenues of the City’s waterworks and sewer system. The certificates of obligation are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS
BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1005 CHESTNUT ST. BONHAM, TX 75418
5/27/25
RFP #FFE-001-05-26-2025 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Package
L.H. RATHER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The project scope of this furniture, fixture and equipment package includes, but is not limited to furniture, mobile cabinets and equipment. This project is in Bonham, Texas for the Bonham Independent School District.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code Section 44.031, it is the intention of Bonham ISD to select a furniture, mobile cabinets, and equipment vendor on the noted project. Responses are to include the information requested in this Proposal in the sequence and format prescribed.
Pre-submittal meeting: Teams Link: Click Here or Use Info Below
The Proposal shall be submitted electronically to: Bids@wraarchitects.com Friday, June 09, 2025
No Later than 4:00pm Late submissions will not be accepted.
Upon receipt, the Owner will open each submittal, review, evaluate and rate to determine the “Best Qualified” for the Owner based upon the published selection criteria. After the evaluation of qualifications the dealers/vendors will be ranked and negotiations will take place with the firm determined to be best qualified for the District. Final agreement is subject to approval by the Bonham ISD Board of Trustees.
Questions about the project and RFQ shall be directed to:
32’ Sabre 5th wheel RV, 3 slide outs with new awnings, 2 A/C’s, nicely furnished, new faucets and toilet. $15,900 OBO Savoy 916-205-4475
GARAGE SALES
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
HOUSEKEEPING
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
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.
PERSONAL
LOOKING for Male Companion. 70’s-80. They need to be willing to drive to Leonard, TX. 518-633-2309
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 45+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958
TREES and MÁS Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903-227-6940, 903227-8369 or 903-486-2868.
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.”
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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Tyson Lane Fry, Deceased, were issued on May 13th, 2025, in Cause No. PR-2025-13408, pending in the County Court-at-Law of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Audrey Mikayla Fry. 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
