By Margo McCutcheon, Educator, Sam Rayburn House SHS
By Tim Meek
The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:00
AM for a regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all 4 Commissioners and Judge Cunningham present. Attendance at start of meeting was 56 citizens present with 60 participating on ZOOM.
5. Public Forum. Fannin County AgriLife Extension Agent Cody Maxwell reported on the New World screwworm in the U.S.
“the Texas Animal Health Commission is the leading agency on the New World Screw Worm. Currently, working with the federal government, USDA, and APHIS at this point in time. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is one of the help agencies in this, along with Texas Parks and Wildlife as it pertains to wildlife. There are 3 cases confirmed in the state of Texas. There’s one in Zavala County, one in LaSalle County, and then one in Gillespie County. We will keep everybody informed as to what’s going on. But the main thing that we want people to know is that if you have any suspicion whatsoever, is to not keep this to yourself, is to either let Texas Animal Health Commission know, or Texas A&M AgriLife Extension know if it’s in livestock, if it’s in wildlife, Texas Parks and Wildlife.”
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved
7. Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) –County Clerk. Approved
8. Report of monies received by the County Clerk’s office in April 2026; all courts, $19,967.50 and land records, $38,524.75 –County Clerk. Report Only
9. Report of monies received by the County Clerk’s office in May 2026; all courts, $17,007.00 and land records, $37,089.76 –County Clerk. Report Only
10. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office in May 2026; $53,091.70 – County Judge (for JP 1). Report Only
11. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office in May 2026; $8,657.23 –County Judge (for JP 2). Report Only
12. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office in May 2026; $8,380.00 –County Judge (for JP 3). Report Only
13. Report of monies received by the District Clerk office in May 2026; $26,191.30 – County Judge (for District Clerk. Report Only
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
14. Discussion regarding Fire Code permitting and fees – Emergency Management Coordinator / Fire Marshal. Troy Hudson, Fannin County Emergency Management Coordinator/ Fire Marshal reported
“Currently, we have a fire code adoption committee, and looking at some of the revisions and additions to the fire code for adoption, as well as a fee schedule. But I want to point out, so that there’s clear understanding that in Texas government, local government code 233.62 the fire code only applies under state law to commercial establishments, public buildings, and multiresidential dwellings, or four or more. So, the law clearly defines what the fire
code covers. Doesn’t cover residential.”
15. Discussion regarding Ecowaste Solution’s acquisition of County Trash – County Judge for Shayne Tatum, Ecowaste Solutions. Shayne Tatum, Director of Government Affairs with Eco Waste Solutions addressed the Court. “And we know County Trash services a large number of residents and businesses here in Fannin County. And I’ll say this, while we did have the best intentions when we announced it, when we go through these acquisitions. We have a playbook, we missed the mark on this one when we rolled it out, guys. And I know it caused a lot of frustration.
And I apologize for that. And I know it caused a lot of inconvenience as well. It came to our attention that a lot of the residents are having trouble talking to us on telephone. There will be another number distributed next week that’s more tailored to the residents.”
(See front page of this edition of the Leader for new phone number)
16. Discussion regarding Chubbs Benefit Insurance –County Judge for Patti Penz Irvin of Chubb Benefits. Presentation only, no action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
ITEMS:
17. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Constable Reserves for
Precinct 3 – Constable Precinct 3. This item was passed on.
18. Discussion and possible action to approve Memorandum of Agreement between Fannin County Constable Precinct 1 and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement office of the Department of Homeland Security authorizing Constable Precinct 1 to enroll in the State-mandated DHS ICE 287(g) program and to sign the Memorandum of Agreement – Constable Precinct 1. Approved
19. Discussion and possible action regarding Animal Control services in Fannin County – County Judge for Bob Matthews, All American Dogs. Bob Matthews, owner-operator of All American Dogs gave a presentation of the animal services they provide. Fannin County Sheriff Cody Shook reported his office has placed approximately 100 dogs so far in 2026. He does not have the budget or facilities to handle the calls received for stray dogs. Ladonia Mayor Miller Justin Miller reported that stray dogs are running loose in Ladonia. The estimated cost to bring in All American Dogs to assist with the problem would be over $100,000 per year which would include a new facility and handlers to react to calls instead of law enforcement. Commissioners requested research for the number of
man hours law enforcement resources are dedicating to animal control to determine the cost/analysis. 20. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of changes to the Bois d’Arc Lake Future Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan for commercial properties along Highway 82 Approved 21. Discussion and possible action to approve agreement between Fannin County and City of Bonham to provide ambulance service to citizens of Fannin County. County Judge. Judge Cunningham reported “The, County is being given a grant for an ambulance, and we think the appropriate party to use that ambulance is Bonham Fire Department. And we’ve got an agreement that’s got to be signed with the Bonham Fire Department.” The City of Bonham approved the agreement. Approved 22. Discussion and possible action regarding implementing the County wide Polling Program for the November 3, 2026 Election; set public hearing – County Clerk. Fannin County Clerk Jenny Garner reported “This would enable anyone to vote no matter what your precinct is, at any voting location across the county. It also reduces the number of mandatory locations that we have to have open, which would help reduce our costs and make this a more costeffective situation for us.
Dear Fannin County Voters,
I am honored to have earned your vote for Fannin County Judge. I am heartened and encouraged by all the messages from you that cast your sacred vote for me in this election. I understand that the office belongs to the Citizens of this great county, and I say thank you for the privilege to steward your office. I have a deep respect for Fannin County and all the people who make our county great.
I am excited to work alongside my fellow Fannin County team members as we move forward to meet the growth of our great county.
Thank You for Your Vote.
God bless us all.
John H Tynan
I want to see this happen because I hate turning people away from a poll. If you show up at Honey Grove, and you think you’re supposed to be voting in Honey Grove, and we have to send you someplace else, I just hate that for our citizens. We have effectively been able to run the polls at the armory for early voting with all 17 precincts. With no errors for years. We’ve never given anyone the wrong ballot.”
A public hearing will be held at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 to consider the implementation of a County wide Polling Program in preparation for the November 3, 2026 election.
23. Discussion and possible action to approve reducing the speed limit on CR 4130 in Precinct 1 to no more than 30 m.p.h. – Commissioner Precinct 1. Approved
24. Discussion and possible action to void Resolution #2026-R13, TIRZ #3 approved on 04/14/2026, and approve revised Resolution #2026R14 to participate in the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone . –County Judge. Approved 25. Discussion and possible action to approve the creation of the Fannin County Tax Abatement Committee and to appoint individuals to the Committee – Commissioner Precinct 2. Judge Cunningham began the discussion “We gave a complete abatement to a solar farm. The county did. We gave a pilot to a BESS. You can’t tell me that abatements are great. There are problems with them.
Honey Grove ISD Summer Meals Program
Honey Grove ISD is serving free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under.
Monday-Friday in our elementary cafeteria. 1202 N. 17th St. Honey Grove, TX 75446. Service days are May 26 - June 30th.
Breakfast will be available from 7:308:00
Lunch will be available from 11:00-12:00
Adults may purchase meals. Breakfast is $3.25 and lunch is $5.25.
Our menu is posted on our website www. honeygroveisd.net under the cafeteria tab.
Hope to see you there!!
USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
There are certain flavors that just scream "fresh"! Seasonal ingredients like these are what make summer summer. We love these tacos at our house!
BAJA FISH TACOS with CHILI LIME CREMA
2 lbs. tilapia fillets cut into cubes 12 corn tortillas
½ c. oil
1 c. flour or cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 ripe avocados
4 ears of corn, kernels cut off cob
Chili Crema
½ c. sour cream
½ c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. chili powder juice of 1 lime
Cabbage Slaw ½ head green cabbage (4-5 cups)
¼ c. olive oil
¼ c. cilantro chopped juice of 2 limes
1 tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. onion powder
⅛ tsp. pepper
Preheat grill to 325°. Grill corn until it starts to brown and char. Cut kernels. Peel skin off avocados and remove pits. Place into a small bowl and smash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.
Make the crema: Whisk sour cream, mayo, chili pepper and lime juice together in a small bowl and set aside.
Make the slaw: Shred the cabbage. In a bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together. Fold in the slaw until coated. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Combine flour, salt and pepper and whisk together. Toss cubed fish into the flour mixture with a slotted spoon to shake off any excess flour and place in a pan, in an even layer. Allow fish to cook 4-5 minutes until browned, then flip. Continue to brown until crust is formed. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the fish and cover the pan. Remove from heat. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Keep covered until ready to serve. Lay warm tortillas on a flat surface. Smear a dollop of avocado down the center of each tortilla. Lay pan-fried fish on top of the avocado. Garnish with slaw, corn and a drizzle of chili crema.
ENJOY!!
Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to Fannin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX
Only State RU could stop Hornets
By Rich Hilliard
Only an eventual State championship contender could stop Dodd City's resurgent 2026 baseball season.
Gordon reached the Class 1A State championship game before falling to Centerville, 2-0, on June 6 at Round Rock.
Gordon, also the 1A State runner-up in 2025, stopped Dodd City in the Region II-1A Final round last month, sweeping the best-ofthree series at Ponder.
It equated the Hornets' seventh baseball region final round appearance in the last eight complete seasons.
SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS
Bonham-ex Shockley concludes second Paris JC softball season
By Rich Hilliard
Bonham alumna Reyleigh
completed her sophomore softball season for Paris Junior College on May 30. The 2024 Bonham graduate during two seasons posted a 2.51 earned run average and 108 strikeouts in 198 innings, with a 23-5 record in the circle.
She had a 6-1 record in 2026, helping PJC reach the final four in the National Junior College Athletic Association Softball World Series.
Her wins in the circle this season equated part of a 52-12 record for the back-to-back Region 14 champion Lady Dragons -- their most victories in the history of softball at PJC, after posting 50 in 2025.
Seniors Jarrmez Daniels of Honey Grove and Jamison
Dorris of Sam Rayburn each earned a superlative to lead Fannin County high school players in the All-District 112A baseball awards for 2026.
Daniels, an Oklahoma Baptist signee, garnered the
Utility Player of the Year and Dorris received Catcher of the Year.
First-team selections included: pitchers Nolan Yowell, Trenton junior, and Zach Hull, Ector sophomore; first basemen Matthew Brower, Trenton senior, and Cooper Robison, Sam Rayburn junior; second
baseman Jayce Adams, Ector junior; shortstop Lane Foster, Honey Grove senior; outfielders Carson Reese, Honey Grove senior, and Tyler Denney, Dodd City freshman.
Second-team recipients were pitchers Wyatt Davis (Trenton senior), Collin Reim (Trenton sophomore), Eastyn Weissert (Dodd City freshman); catcher Judd Shipman (Dodd City freshman); first baseman Booker Binford (Sam Rayburn junior); third basemen Mason Banker (Honey Grove senior), Gavin Shindler (Dodd City senior), Ryder Fulmer (Ector junior); shortstops Cash Mason (Sam Rayburn senior), Kaleb Haggard (Ector senior); outfielders Jaxson Throneberry (Sam Rayburn junior), Jack Bryant Honey Grove sophomore).
Ector's Zach Hull pitches on March 24 during District 11-2A baseball played in Ector. By Rich Hilliard
Sam Rayburn catcher Jamison Dorris tags out a runner at home plate on March 31 during District 11-2A baseball played in Honey Grove.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Trenton's Nolan Yowell pitches on April 3 during District 11-2A baseball played in Trenton.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Honey Grove's Jarrmez Daniels plays at shortstop on March 24 during District 11-2A baseball played in Ector.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Trenton first baseman Matthew Brower catches a throw at his bag on April 25 to complete a groundout play during District 11-2A baseball played in Honey Grove.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Sam Rayburn's Cooper Robison pitches on March 13 during District 11-2A baseball played in Dodd City.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Honey Grove's Lane Foster runs home to score on March 31 during District 11-2A baseball played in Honey Grove.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Ector second baseman Jayce Adams throws to first base to complete a groundout play on April 16 during District 11-2A baseball played in Ivanhoe.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City's Tyler Denney throws to first base to complete a groundout play on March 20 during District 11-2A baseball played in Savoy. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Honey Grove's Carson Reese pitches on April 25 during District 11-2A baseball played in Honey Grove. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Shockley
Dodd City's Judd Shipman catches a foul pop up as a Tioga batter watches on April 10 during District 11-2A baseball played in Dodd City.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City's Gavin Shindler slides into third base on March 6 during the Hornets District 11-2A baseball opener played in Ector.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Owner Kathleen Brooks brings years of dance training, pageant training, and collegiate & competition cheer experience. Sam Lumpkins, owner of Bonham School of Dance for 15 years, assists Miss Kat in teaching the pre-kindergarten and beginner ballet, tap & jazz classes. Landry Persons is the senior staff member and coach for tumbling/cheer, jazz, and competition team instruction.
Summer dance is a great opportunity for your dancer or athlete to discover their love of dance and tumbling. Toddler tumbling, offered only in the summer session, introduces children 18mos to 3 years to a variety of fun beginner skills and creative movement.
Conveniently located at 412 N. Center Street on the historic Fannin County Courthouse Square, parents are welcome to stay during class in our family-friendly area and peek in to watch their little ones interacting with other children and our caring staff.
For information on how to enroll email a request for information at studioninetyfour271@gmail.com.
A Note to Fathers
As fathers and heads of our households, we have the chance to lead our community in the right direction. With God's help it can be done. We need to move to leave the future in good shape for our children, for they are the leaders of tomorrow. You need to take all of family to church and show them you are the father they can depend on for guidance. Show them you are a man of God. I was in a restaurant a few weeks ago having something to eat. In walks a middle-aged couple. They sat, talking, waiting to be served when the man put his hand on the woman's shoulder, leaned over and gave her a big kiss on the cheek. You rarely see that. Most couples are too busy on their phones to see what is going on around them.
A lot of you fathers out there need to take account of how you treat your better half, for some day you may wake up and she is gone forever. I have already
gone through that time. It tears your heart out not to have her with you.
As husbands and fathers we carry a great deal on our shoulders, but we can carry it with pride. All in all we are a great bunch of fathers for our families, don't let anyone tell you differently. To all God-loving fathers, may God hold you close and protect you from all harm today and everyday.
If any of you out there need help in your life, get down on your knees and ask God to help you; He will answer you. I know this to be true because I have asked for His help more than I can count.
John Kennedy
Ravenna City-Wide Clean-Up
June 20, 2026 (ONE DAY ONLY)
8:00am - 4:00pm (City residents only)
30 yard roll-offs will be provided to dispose of trash, tires (limited number), brush & debris. Appliances w/Freon will be accepted, but Freon must be emptied out. NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, NO ASBESTOS, CONCRETE, BRICKS OR CHEMICALS MUST PROVIDE PICTURE ID and A UTILITY BILL FOR PROOF OF RESIDENCY.
We need to guard against it. I know that in the past, we got bitten time and time again, and politicians have done well offering abatements.” There were several citizens signed up to speak on this issue. Commissioner Self Spoke regarding the actual agenda item “Okay, this item is to appoint a committee, and we’re going to develop a tax abatement policy. This is not a tax abatement, but merely a policy. Without a policy in place, we can’t offer tax abatements. After the committee is selected, we will have them create the policy, we will hold another public hearing to approve, to get the citizens reaction to the policy. If the policy is adopted, and later we have a business seeking a tax abatement, the Commissioners Court will have to hold a public hearing, again, before the court can vote on the tax abatement. The policy is created to attract what the county wants. This is not for every business, existing or coming into the county. The committee will review the request and make a recommendation to the Commissioners Court, and the court will vote to decide whether a tax abatement is granted or not on a case-bycase basis.” Judge Cunningham responded “We need to consider whether we want to activate a policy. Once we activate a policy, we’ve got to entertain abatement applications. That’s my understanding. Now, do we want to entertain abatement applications? Do we want a court squabble? I got beat in court by an abatement deal. I don’t want to be in a county that has to relive that experience.”
Jet Parker of Save Rural Texas stated “Why are our civic leaders supporting economic development endeavors without first enabling their constituents, the people you serve, to preemptively review the impact of these developments? The people who, by the way, provide the taxes for the tax abatements that you so boldly want.” Commissioner Kopf commented “I don’t like it that my children and grandchildren can’t get a decent-paying job in this county, that would hire jobs
better than minimum wage, because what’s gonna happen with all that development is retired people. Retired people don’t pay the taxes that will support this county. We need jobs for people to live here that can afford a better house, that will also give us the money we need, because the state’s taking it away from us.” After several speakers Commissioner Self made a motion for...Tylene Gamble, Chief Appraiser at Fannin Central Appraisal District (or Nita Bankston if Gamble is not able to serve); Derek Moore, Fannin County Treasurer-elect; William Myers, President of BEDCO; Dale McQueen; John Skotnik; County District Attorney; Alicia Whipple, Fannin County Auditor; and whichever commissioner’s precinct that would be impacted by the business requesting an abatement. Motion passed 4-1 with Judge Cunningham voting nay.
26. Discussion and possible action regarding renewal of health insurance for Fannin County employees – County Auditor. This item passed on until next Commissioners Court.
27. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of election cabinets from Tarrant County – Purchasing Agent. Approved
28. Discussion and possible action regarding letter of support for BEDCO to
Lake Fannin Volunteers
Press Release - Lake Fannin Volunteers have workdays scheduled on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 8:00-noon: June 13 & 27, and so on. We are mowing, weedeating, cleaning up the primitive camp sites, trails, and the Lodge.
One big factor is finding the water leak in the waterline, in order to restore functional use of the Lodge.
What do you need to do? Show up with your work ethic, and whatever tools you wish to work with (weedeater, pruners, gloves, protective gear) and water. What's open right now? The lake can be fished from the bank, kayaks (Thank you again, Pct 1 Commissioner Waggoner and crew) can be launched, and the hiking trail. The historic area is what is behind the locked gate unless the volunteers are working. For more information, follow on Facebook Lake Fannin Volunteers or the Lake Fannin page of the county's website.
nominate two parcels for the Texas Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program – County Judge. Approved
29. Discussion and possible action to approve returning to weekly Commissioners Court meetings – County Judge.
30. Discussion and possible action to approve moving Commissioners Court meetings to the evenings –County Judge. The majority of commissioners do not support evening meetings or returning back to weekly meetings. The vote was 3-2 on agenda 29 and 30 with Commissioner Kopf and Judge Cunningham voting nay after Commissioner Fogelberg made a motion to NOT have weekly or night meetings. Judge Cunningham questioned Commissioner Fogelberg on allowing County Judge elect John Tynan to attend Commissioners Court.
“I would also say that I’ve got a future county judge, because he’s working on the roads, is not able to come to these meetings. I don’t know if Fogelberg can accommodate him. I think that AJ has accommodated his replacement. And, you know, I think we need to be equal if we’re gonna let, Mr. Wallace come and attend, which I think is a good idea, we should also be letting Mr. Tynan come and attend. This is working for Mr. Wallace. And so I understand that you’re not gonna let Mr. Tynan come down and listen to Commissioner Court meetings
unless he either walks off the job, and are you gonna let him take time off to come down here? Fogelberg responded “You got it.”
Cunningham responded back
“I don’t think it’s fair that we treat these guys differently.”
Self responded back “That’s up to me, and on what I do with my employees, and that’s up to Kurt on what he does with his. I second his motion.”
Cunningham said “That’s an interesting concept. Maybe there’s some age discrimination there.”
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen. There was no discussion regarding the open items
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED: 37. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney; Cell Tower Negotiations –County Judge. Adjourn
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I find it sad that when our residents are given
to have their voice heard about their complaints, no one wants to affix their name to their complaint. For years the number one complaint of every Fannin County Resident has been the condition of our county roads. There’s not a single Commissioner serving who has real world experience in road construction or the proper maintenance of a dirt/gravel road, let alone their road hands.
It’s been said that the definition of insanity is “to continue doing the same thing over and over expecting a change”, and that’s what we’ve done for years.
It’s time for a change; it’s time to sign the petition and move forward with a vote. If you don’t sign, don’t complain.
We have been given the chance to have our voice heard by simply signing a petition to ALLOW the voters to say whether or not they would like to look at an alternative option to do something towards resolving their complaints one way or the other. By signing this petition, you are ONLY saying that you want to vote “Yes or No” to continue looking into options.
Keith Mumaw - Trenton
You Are Responsible For You
We can choose: to love, rather than hate; to laugh, rather than cry; to create rather than destroy; to persevere, rather than quit; to praise, rather than gossip; to heal, rather than wound; to give, rather than steal; to act, rather than procrastinate; to grow, rather than rot; to pray, rather than curse; to live, rather than die.
May our God , continue to bless us with understanding as we choose to embrace the lessons in this life He has given us, and to be positive in our actions enabling us to do His will as His children.
Remember to be positive, we have to keep the Faith and have the right attitude.
Fritz Dietrich
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roadside diners, and motor hotels became more common.
Radio was huge. Families gathered around the radio for music, news, sports, and comedy. It was one of the biggest shared national experiences.
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By Margo McCutcheon, Educator, Sam Rayburn House SHS
December 5, 1917, to Bess Vincent Smith and James A. Freeman in Fannin County, TX. He had two siblings. Bill graduated from Bonham High School then attended East Texas State University (now East Texas A&M University) and Texas A&M University. He joined the Marine Corps and entered flight school in Corpus Christi, TX, graduating on December 5, 1941, two days before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Once the U.S. entered WWII, Bill was stationed in the Pacific Theatre flying a GrummanWildcat airplane. He helped achieve six aerial combat victories in
Guadalcanal, received the Distinguished Flying Cross, and became an ace fighter pilot (meaning he had five confirmed aerial combat kills).
He received a Bronze Star for helping aviator Charles Lindbergh, famous for being the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean solo, modify the design of the Vought Corsair fighter plane. Bill also earned a Presidential Citation . After the war Bill married Alice Virginia Broadfoot and the couple had three
children. Bill then attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He worked in the aircraft and aerospace industries and in the U.S. Department the Interior and the U.S. Department of Energy until his retirement in 1982, when he moved to Bonham to be closer to his mother. Bill passed away at Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman, TX, on June 11, 2007.
Bill’s brother, James A. Freeman, Jr., and brother-inlaw Albert S. Broadfoot, Jr., both served in the military and died during WWII. His wife Alice died in 1967. Bill’s sister, Martha, worked on the Manhattan Project, Sam Rayburn’s staff, and other federal positions in Washington, D.C. They are all buried at Willow Wild Cemetery.
This information and photos were obtained from an article in the Bonham Daily Favorite, August 13, 1995 by Jacqueline White and from the Fannin Co., Texas GenWeb (txfannin.org), FindAGrave and other online sources. The Sam Rayburn House SHS presented this information at their 2025 Cemetery Walking Tour. For a copy of the 2025 Cemetery Walking Tour guide or for other information, contact the Sam Rayburn House at (903) 583-5558 or email Margo.McCutcheon@thc. texas.gov
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A Work In Progress
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas Noah did so many things right. He found grace in the eyes of the Lord. He raised his family in the faith. He obeyed God’s command to build the ark and was faithful in every way to complete that task. He was so faithful during that season of obedience. Scholars vary in their interpretation, but it took somewhere between 75120 years to build the ark. However, at some point after the completion of the
ark, Noah planted a vineyard, produced wine, and became drunk and was found naked inside his tent. I love that the Bible doesn’t leave these kinds of things out. Otherwise, we may get the impression that these heroes were perfect and completely without flaw. All of our heroes of the faith were imperfect and failed at some point in their lives. In many exercise programs in which I have participated, they often have a common theme. It is, “progress, not perfection.” None of us will
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ever achieve perfection this side of heaven. We are all a work in progress. A popular praise song we sing often in our church says, “Our failures and flaws, Lord, you’ve seen them all and you still call us ‘friend.’ Praise the Lord! We gather on this Lord’s Day as imperfect people who are all seeking to grow in our walk with Him, striving to become more like Him every day!
For His Gory, Lyn and Lissa
Guidance For the Crossroads of Life
Hello everyone!
The Bible tells us in Psalm 119:105, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
In 1782, John Fawcett wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message in this verse.
Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777
Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7038
Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
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
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175
Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840
Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas
Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-818-7312
First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-8519
First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768
First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038
First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250
First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683
First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900
First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160
First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319
First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727
Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378
Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com
Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009
New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509
Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Union Baptist Church 682 CR 1105 PO Box 118 Ravenna,TX 75476
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987
West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX
Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215
Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734
Leonard Church of Christ 323 S US Highway 69 Leonard Texas 75452 (903) 919-0727
Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155
Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606
Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447
Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996
Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989
Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484
Oak Ridge Church of Christ 10368 E FM 1550 Ladonia, Texas 75449 903 583 0849
Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344
Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446
Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655
Cross Point Baptist Church 22025 S. Hwy. 78 Leonard 214-551-4707 Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX
Congregational Church-corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 682-201-8795
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Have you ever tried to build something without reading the instruction manual first? It’s not easy, is it? God’s Word gives us the guidance, wisdom, and direction that we need in our lives. In essence, it is the greatest instruction manual that we could ever own. Scripture gives us light for the next step that is in front of us. Just like a lamp, in ancient times, gives light for only a short distance, the Word of God guides us one step at a time rather than showing us the entire picture. The truth of God helps us to
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412
remain on the right course over the long and arduous journey of our lives. It shows us what is right, warns us of the dangers and perils ahead, and helps us to make godly decisions. Life often presents us with crossroads, questions, and uncertainties. This verse reminds us that we do not have to walk in darkness. God has given us His Word as the instruction manual for our lives. Oftentimes we want to see the entirety of the road ahead, but the Lord always gives us enough light for the next step. As we read, study, and obey God’s Word, He guides and directs our path and helps us to walk in the wisdom that only He can provide.
“How precious is the Book Divine, By inspiration given! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine. To guide our souls to heaven, To guide our souls to heaven. Its light, descending from above. Our gloomy world to cheer, Displays a Savior’s boundless love And brings His glories near, And brings His glories near. This lamp through all the tedious night Of life shall guide our way Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day, Of an eternal day.”
The Best Dressed Christians
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of
Christ
St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155
Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518
Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (972) 890-4014
First Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463
First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378
First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314
Grace Methodist Church 2430 Albert Broadfoot, Bonham 903-494-0227
Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas
Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508
McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455
Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146
Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870
St. Paul CME Church 801 E. 6th St. Bonham, TX 75418 903-864-8768
Virginia Point United Methodist Church 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX
Non-Denominational
Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527
Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM)
The Way Christian Fellowship. 308 E Fowler St, Savoy Tx 75479
Pentecostal
SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025
First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014
Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325
United Pentecostal
Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346
United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627
Humanity looks at the outward appearance, but God judges the inward person. We are reminded in 1Samuel 16:7 that “the LORD looketh on the heart.” Jesus told the Pharisees that they were “like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness” (Matthew 23:27). The Lord, again, encourages us to “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Though some will “glory in appearance, and not in heart” (2 Corinthians 5:12), we must remember our hearts. What should Christians be concerned about when dressing for occasions? We must be concerned about pleasing the Lord and glorifying God. Let us be clothed with humility! Peter penned these words, “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time” (1 Peter 5:5-6). We are instructed to “submit yourselves one to another in the fear of God” (Ephesians 5:21). Again we are told to “let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than
themselves” (Philippians 2:3). James’ writing, inspired by God, agrees with the ordained message of Peter by stating that “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble”(James 4:6). Christians need to be clothed with humility! May we have the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit! The majority of society likes to wear expensive clothes and to be noticed for wearing nice clothes. What does God value most about His people? What are God’s thoughts on what is of great price? God tells us through Peter that “the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price” (1 Peter 3:4). Our concern should be praise “not of men, but of God” (Romans 2:29). We should make sure that our “inward man” “delights in the law of God” (Romans 7:22). The inward part of Christians should be that of a spirit that is gentle and quiet.
We should garnish our lives with the doctrine of our Savior! We should be the billboard for Christianity in the Bible context. Paul encourages Titus to instruct Christians that their behavior should not be holding back, “but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things” (Titus 2:10). Our lives should be “so that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15 BBC). Let us not hold back but amplify the doctrine of Christ! Let us adorn ourselves with a mind of modesty and soundness! Paul instructs Timothy to teach “that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness (modesty) and sobriety (soundness of mind); not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array” (1Timothy 2:9). We must wear, at all times, good behavior. Godly behavior must be on our hearts and in our minds. Our minds must be sound, sober, temperate, and discreet. Our lives must be “professing godliness with good works” (1 Timothy 2:10). Let us consider our minds and actions when adorning ourselves. We must dress for eternity! It is not acceptable to wear rags to a wedding, and it is not acceptable to dress in dirty clothes to impress others. In this same way it is not acceptable to wear spiritual rags or filthy clothes in our walk with the Lord. Jesus stated to the congregation in Sardis that “Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy” (Revelation 3:4). Walking with Christ in white is to “walk in truth” (3 John 4). Walking with Christ in white is to “walk in the light” (1 John 1:7; Revelation 21:24). Walking with Christ in white is to “walk honestly” (1Thessalonians 4:12). Walking with Christ in white is to “walk in wisdom” (Colossians 4:5). Walking with Christ in white is to “walk in love” (Ephesians 5:2). Let us put on white(purity), truth, light, honesty, wisdom, and love. How are we dressing up as Christians? Let us not dress in the wicked practices of the world. The best dressed Christians are wearing humility. The best dressed Christians are showing off a gentle and quiet spirit. The best dressed Christians are advertising the doctrine of Christ. The best dressed Christians are sporting sound minds and actions. The best dressed Christians are dressing for eternity by putting on spiritual purity, truth, light, honesty, wisdom, and love.
Bro. Josh Stevenson
Ronald Eugene “Ron” Ridge
Ronald Eugene “Ron” Ridge, of Bonham, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Plano Heart Hospital, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on August 1, 1946, in Honey Grove, Texas, he was the son of James Franklin Ridge and Mary Jean Bell. Ron lived a life marked by honor, hard work, and devotion to family, friends, and country.
Following his high school graduation, Ron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably. His commitment to duty and the values he learned as a Marine remained with him throughout his life
A man of many interests, Ron found great joy in gardening, spending countless hours nurturing plants and flowers. He was also an avid antique car enthusiast who took immense pride in restoring and caring for his cherished collection of vintage automobiles. Ron deeply appreciated the craftsmanship, beauty, and history of classic cars. He also enjoyed watching sports and never missed an opportunity to cheer on his favorite teams during ball games.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin Ridge and Mary Jean Osborne; and his brother, Larry Carmichael.
Ron is survived by his beloved sister, Sue Lester and her husband, Ronnie, of Savoy; his brothers, Randy Carmichael and Tommy Osborne, both of Bonham; as well as several nieces and nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends who will miss him greatly.
A graveside service was held at Willow Wild Cemetery on June 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Brother Bill Neal officiated, military honors rendered by US Marine Corp.
The family invites friends and loved ones to share memories and leave online condolences at www.coopersorrells.com
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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.
Local Notice as Part of the Environmental Notification Process for the Registration of
Antenna Structures
All interested persons are invited to review and request further environmental processing of an FCC application for Stable Towers, LLC proposing the following telecommunications antenna structure located at W field 875 Co Rd 4855 Leonard, Fannin County, Texas FCC filing number A1387415 proposes a 310 ft lattice tower with FAA style E med-dual system-Chapters 4,8(MDual),& 15. This application may be reviewed by entering the above file number at this website: www.fcc.gov/asr/applications. Interested persons may raise environmental concerns by filing a “Request for Environmental Review” with the FCC within 30 days of this posting. Instructions for filing requests are contained on the following website: www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. The FCC strongly encourages requests to be filed online; however, written requests may also be sent by mail to the following address: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
PUBLIC NOTICE
Stable Towers is proposing to construct a 310-foot overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure located near 14974 S Texas State Highway 78, Leonard, Fannin County, Texas (33° 23’ 28.5” N, 96° 13’ 31.3” W). The proposed tower is anticipated to utilize FAA Style E (medium intensity, dual red/white strobes) lighting.
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Stable Towers invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Annamarie Howell, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@eca-usa. com. Ms. Howell can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 108 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. 25-003973b/MLJ
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Johnnie Lee Gavin, Deceased, were issued on June 9, 2026, in Cause No. PR-2026-13554, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Brian Gavin.
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.
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c/o: Michael S. Evans
Attorney at Law 308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
SIGNED on June 9, 2026..
Michael S. Evans
Attorney for Brian & Johnnie Gavin
State Bar No.: 24057841
308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
Telephone: (903) 640-4300
Facsimile: (903) 640-4344
Email: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
6/16/26
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Kenneth Wright Hampton, Deceased, were issued on June 9, 2026, in Cause No. PR-2026-13559 pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Teresa Ann Garrett.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION OF THE CITY OF DODD CITY, TEXAS
6/16/26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Dodd City, Texas (the “City”), at its meeting to commence at 7:00 p.m. on July 27, 2026 in the City Council Chamber at the City Community Center at 304 South Caney Street, Dodd City, Texas, tentatively proposes to adopt one or more ordinances authorizing the issuance of interest-bearing certificates of obligation, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $340,000, for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the City’s contractual obligations incurred in connection with (i) constructing and improving streets, roads and parking facilities, including related drainage, signalization, landscaping, sidewalks, lighting, screening walls, utility relocation and replacement, bridges, signage and streetscape improvements; (ii) acquiring, constructing, installing and equipping additions, improvements, extensions and equipment for the City’s waterworks and sewer system (the “System”); and (iii) paying legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such projects. 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 limited pledge of the surplus revenues of the System that remain after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses thereof, and after all debt service, reserve and other requirements in connection with all revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding) of the City have been met, to the extent that such obligations are payable from all or any part of the net revenues of the System. The certificates of obligation are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271.
The following information is provided to comply with Tex. H.B. 477, 86 Leg., R.S. (2019). The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of the City is $1,120,000. The current combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the City on time and in full is $1,850,687. The maximum principal amount of the certificates to be authorized is $340,000 and the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the certificates to be authorized on time and in full is $497,518. The maximum interest rate for the certificates may not exceed the maximum legal interest rate. The maximum maturity date of the certificates to be authorized is September 1, 2041. The above information does not exclude any outstanding debt obligations the City has designated as self-supporting and which the City reasonably expects to pay from revenue sources other than ad valorem taxes.
CITY OF DODD CITY, TEXAS
Texas/Fannin County Justice Of The Peace May and Year To Date Report
A Continuing Series Of Informing The Public on Elected Officials and County Functions
The approximate numbers for the May 2026 Fannin County Justice of the Peace Offices are below. Our three Justice of the Peace Offices for Fannin County hope everyone’s’ Summer has started well. Our May 2026 numbers are approximated here, and hope any questions or comments on them would be directed to one of the JP Offices. Be safe and enjoy this time of year. If unsure as to whether or not we can help, contact one of our offices and ask. JP3 has added Texting to our method of contact: (430) 373-5778. Give it a try….
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace
Judge Louise Goodwater
101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Ste. 109 Bonham, TX 75418
903-583-7489 Email: jp1@fanninco.net
FOR SALE 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Leather heated seats, Loaded. One Owner. 903-227-7688
EMPLOYMENT
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
CNC Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS
B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for IMMEDIATE openings for CNC Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am-4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-583-3597
WORK IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS!
Leading local land developer in need of part time/ seasonal property foreman/ maintenance person for Bois d’ Arc Lake’s newest development. Duties/requirements include: Ability to work independently a must. 18 years or older with reliable transportation (personal truck that could be used on work site a plus)
Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace
Judge Paul Thomas Ivy 111 W. Collins ● Leonard, TX 75452
903-587-2846 ● Email: jp2@fanninco.net
Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace
Judge Kenny Karl 711 State Hwy 56 ● Windom, TX 75492
903-378-0015 ● Email: jp3@fanninco.net
FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE
Apartment For Rent
GARAGE SALES
FOR SALE
60 Year Collection of Betty Boop 9276 S Hwy 78, Bailey Call 903-583-4334 If no answer, please leave a message.
HELP WANTED
MUSIC DIRECTOR for Sunday Services @ Trinity Baptist Church $100.00 per service. Call: 903-583-3388 219 W. Denison Avenue, Bonham
MISCELLANEOUS
A PAW UP Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.
FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes Closet Valley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TOP NOTCH LAWN MOWER, ATV, SMALL ENGINE SERVICE & REPAIR MOBILE Delivery & Pick up available 903-449-9692
PASTURE MOWING
$60 per acre
Free Estimates Call David 214-577-1026
STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL
Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-583-7888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
Physical labor. Ability to lift 50 pounds and handyman skills such as using light /outdoor/woodworking equipment and or tools. Ability to operate light equipment (tractor, skid steer, etc.) a plus. Will be responsible for initial and ongoing operations to get Bois d’ Arc Lake’s newest community ready for sale. Flexible schedule. Call 214-417-9965 FREE FREE Light brown loveseat recliner. You pick up. Text: 254-226-7110 2502 Beverly Lane Bonham
Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Firewood! Call Jose Vazquez at 903-2275898.
FREE Delivery in Fannin County! Also available: Other landscape materials. After hours and weekend deliveries available. Call for details! 469-585-9167
PUBLIC SALES
Notice of Public Sale
Rick’s Towing LLC will hold a public sale on June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM @ 103 N Main St. Bonham TX 75418 Items may be sold at any time or date after this posting 2015 Hyundai Accent #8896
REAL ESTATE
123 ACRES FOR SALE in FANNIN COUNTY On Highway 11 near Wolfe City. Ponds, barns, gravel roads. $3.9 million. 214-803-6214 FOR RENT
1 year lease required. Close to Bonham Elementary and Middle School. 919-949-6554
June 19, 2026 thru July 1, 2026 @10:00am. Cash Only. Cleanup deposit and sales tax required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Units include the personal belongings of the following tenants: Kyle Shaffer Hope Medcalf Jack Young Taylor Prock 6/16/26
LEGAL NOTICE
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Beer and Wine License by Meadows Circle LLC.,DBA:Honey Foodmart, to be located at 407 W Main Street, Honey Grove, Fannin, Texas. The Owner of said corporation is Gursimran Dhesi.
Donnie Fonville pled guilty, sentenced 25 years for Sexual Abuse
Press Release - Fannin
County Criminal District
Attorney John Skotnik
Donnie Fonville Jr., 35, of Leonard, pled guilty to Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14. Judge Christina Tillett, who presided over the plea hearing on the morning of the 8 th of June, 2026, sentenced Fonville to 25 years prison based on the recommendation of District Attorney’s office. Because of the serious nature of the charges, Fonville must serve 25 years - day for day - and is not eligible for parole or any early release. Back in May of 2025 the first of four victims began to speak out about inappropriate sexual touching by the Defendant, who had been a family friend and coach.
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE LEONARD I.S.D.
6/9/26
Shoeless Illegal Joes
A Tarrant County game warden made contact with several men netting and grabbling fish on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River. The men swam across the river and got away. Unfortunately, they left their shoes on the bank. Hours later the men were detained, each wearing only one shoe and hobbling through a briar patch. The men had nearly 70 pounds of catfish, with the largest being 40 pounds. The men all admitted to grabbling catfish. Cases are pending. ”Are You Speaking Bourbon?”
A Franklin County game warden and a Hopkins County game warden arrested a subject on Lake Cypress Springs for BWI. The subject’s speech
was so slurred the wardens first thought he was speaking a different language but then observed his several attempts to stand up. The subject was taken into custody and charged with BWI.
Within weeks, additional victims also came forward. Due in part to the fast response of both the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and the Children’s Advocacy Center, law enforcement was able to arrest and take the defendant into custody, where he remained until his plea of guilty. Due to the number of victims and the defendant’s position of trust, he will not only serve the next two and a half decades behind bars, he will also have to register as a sex offender quarterly for the rest of his life. The Criminal District Attorney’s Office, under Victims Assistance Coordinator April Butner, also ensured that all victims and their families involved will be covered by a life-time protective order that prevents the Defendant from ever contacting them in the future.
“The strength and resilience of the young women in this case who took a stand against this type of inexcusable abuse is beyond remarkable”, First Assistant Criminal District Attorney Nathan Young commented. “The Sheriff’s Office, Detective McCann, and all the wonderful people at the Children’s Advocacy Center also deserve recognition to an unwavering commitment to the youth of our County,” Young added.
Texoma Report Jun 7. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal (stable), water temperature 82°F and clear. Bass, Striped Good on live shad around channels, main lake, points. Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Fair on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, punch bait around channels, docks, points. Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Fair on caddis flies, jigs, minnows around brush structure, coves, docks, standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Striper have been biting well on live shad. Near platter flats and washita point area catfish are good near ledges and channels on live bait. Crappie are biting on jigs around docks with brush and around Bridges with brush. Report submitted by Garrett Beam (Game Warden Marshall County)
Kids Krew at Creative Arts Center plus more activities!
Bonham, Texas – Kidz
Krew production will be Robin Hood as written by Lisa Avila and revised, edited by Kelly Bazan. Practices will be during June and July. Performances will be July 31, Aug 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9.
Valerie Pollock will be teaching Beginning Beading for ages 12-17 on June 30 and Beginning Crochet for ages 7-17 on June 16 & 18.
She is also teaching a class for youth ages 12-17 in how to use their sewing machine.
Watercolors with Chris Cravens will be on Thursday, June 18 from 1-3 pm. Oil Painting with Dean Todd will be on Saturday, June 20 from 10 am to noon. JayeBella will lead an acrylic paint party on Sunday, June 28 from 2-5 pm. Jessie Bryant is hosting a Freedom Eagle Paint Party from 6-8:30 pm on Tuesday, June 30 in celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary. Janey Lynn will be teaching a class on basic string beading on June 19 from 10 am to noon.
On Thursday, June 18, Sip & Stitch will be held from 6-8 pm and Poetry at the Art Center will be from 6:30 –8:00 pm. Mixed Media and Music will be on Saturday, June 27 from 10 am to noon.
Junk Journal Club will meet on June 17 from 2-4 pm. The next Artist Get Together is set for June 19 from 1-3 pm. A book club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 2 pm. Mahjong at the art center is held on the first Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm and beginners are welcome.
The center hosts weekly yoga classes on Tuesdays at 6 pm and chair yoga on Wednesdays at 1 pm. This summer, there will also be four belly dance classes offered from 6-7 pm on June 17 & 24 and July 1 & 15.
The center hosts a Farmers Market every other Saturday from April through October. Upcoming market days include June 27. The market runs from 9 am to 1 pm and is usually outside in the parking lot. In case of inclement weather, the market often moves inside.
A new patriotic, collaborative crazy quilt that was created by 8 women will be displayed starting this month too. Raffle tickets for the quilt will be sold for $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The drawing will be held at the end of the Quilt Hop and Fiber Arts Show on Saturday, July 25 at 4 pm. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. The art center will be one of about a dozen stops for the Quilt Hop and Fiber Arts Show that will be on July 24 and 25. For more information and to get signed up for classes, go to www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org or call (903) 640-2196. The Center is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham. Hours are Tuesday – Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon.
Bonham
Farmers Market
Held outside the Creative Arts Center
200 W. Fifth St., Bonham 9am - 1pm
June 27th
July 11th and 25th
August 8th and 22nd
September 5th and 19th
October 3rd, 17th and 31st
Honey Grove
Farmers Market
● June 20th — 4pm - 8pm
● July 18th — 9am - 1pm
● August 15th — 9am - 1pm
● August 29th — 4pm - 8pm
● September 19th — 9am - 1pm
● October 17th — 9am - 1pm
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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT RENEWAL
PERMIT NO. WQ0014752001
APPLICATION. Randolph Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 24, Randolph, Texas 75475, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014752001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0027928) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 21,800 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located approximately 0.5 mile southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 896 and State Business Highway 121, in Fannin County, Texas 75490 The discharge route is from the plant site to an unnamed tributary of Bois d’Arc Creek; thence to Bois d’Arc Creek; thence to the Red River Below Lake Texoma. TCEQ received this application on March 30, 2026. The permit application will be available for viewing and copying at Trenton City Hall, front desk, 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, in Fannin County, Texas prior to the date this notice is published in the newspaper. The application and associated notices are available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-96.2475,33.479722&level=18
ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE NOTICE. Alternative language notice in Spanish is available at: https://www. tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications. El aviso de idioma alternativo en español está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pendingpermits/tpdes-applications
ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.
TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.
Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period.
TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.
MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from Randolph Water Supply Corporation at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Mike Wemhoener, General Manager, at 903-568-4760.
Issuance Date: June 5, 2026
Upcoming WWII Roundtable Programs
Press Release - Mark your calendar for the next two WW II History Roundtable lectures at the Grand Hall of the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum and forward this email on to your friends.
● July 23rd 7pm Dr. John McManus: “The D-Day Landings, Planning and Execution”
● August 20th 7pm Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall: “Major Unanswered Questions of World War II”
Dr. John McManus is recognized internationally as the senior historian on D-Day, General MacArthur, and the Army in the Pacific War. He is the author of 14 books on World War II including “The Dead and those About to Die” about the landing of the “Big Red One” the nation’s oldest Army Division who landed on Normandy’s Omaha
Beach the morning of June 6, 1944. The Division lost 1,190 killed, wounded, or missing on that fateful day. His lecture will be “The D-Day Landings, Planning and Execution” including commentary about Eisenhower and Rommel.
McManus is Professor of History at the University of Missouri Rolla, serves on the advisory board of World War II magazine, and WW II Quarterly and, Co-Hosts along with Kevin Hymel the widely acclaimed weekly podcast entitled “WW II Live” McManus also has lectured at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and the Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall return to the Roundtable after successful individual lectures in Greenville in 2025 for a unique format with both on stage at the same time
answering questions from the audience and unanswered questions they have received on their internationally acclaimed podcast. “The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War” as well as answering all questions from the Roundtable audience. Paridon, formerly an executive at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, oversaw the oral history program at the Museum which resulted in over 12,000 interviews of World War II veterans. Parshall is recognized as the world’s leading historian on the naval battle of Midway and the Pacific naval war. His most recent book available in bookstores by July of 2026 is the massive 1200-page book on World War II entitled “1942”
Source: Skipper Steely
Save the Date & Join us for the annual Owens Chapel Cemetery Homecoming on Sunday, June 28th. Meeting at 11:30am, Lunch at Noon. Mailing address: PO Box 152, Ivanhoe, TX 75447
