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By Rich Hilliard
LADONIA -- Returning to State as a regional runner-up instead of a champion didn't equate a step back for the reigning Class 1A boys' long jump titlist. For Fannindel senior Kalob Runnels, it literally had to do with taking less steps while competing -- during an unorthodox order of events during the usual Friday-Saturday Region III-1A track and field meet.
"Weather pushed the running to Friday night [during regionals]," said Fannindel head boys' track and field coach D'Lance Sharp.
Following running the 200m dash -- and just missing also qualifying for State in it, too, via a third-place
finish -- instead of starting with his usual long and triple jump events, Runnels had a hamstring concern.
"I shortened his distance from nine steps to five," said Sharp about Runnels' regional long jump approaches that Saturday. "He didn't open like normal."
Runnels on May 2 finished as the Region III-1A boys' runner-up in the long jump with a 22 feet, 5.5 inch leap.
Competing in events in the right order, he showed he was capable of a lot more distance.
Runnels leapt and landed a 23 feet, 8 inch effort in the 1A boys' State championships on May 16 at the University of Texas at Austin.
He established a 1A State boys' record effort with the
jump, bettering Cross Plains' Creed Goode's 228.25. "It feels good to go do this," said Runnels.
"To do it back-toback," he said, "A lot can't say they did that. It's a blessing.
"It feels good to know I got the State record, unless someone goes and does a 24."
tions on May 19 just a few days before his high school graduation. Unlike many senior athletes, his high school track and field career did not end with the repeat championship.
Runnels will next compete for Texas A&M University-Texarkana via a scholarship in the
Runnels had these reflec-
By Rich Hilliard
sport.
"Coach Sharp mass emailed (college) coaches," said Runnels.
"I sent out Kalob's personal records," said Sharp, "explaining that we (at Fannindel) don't have a track.
"We train using streets, the parking lot and football field," said the coach. "I told them: He [Kalob] is a sleeper."
"I sent the Texas A&M-Texarkana coach an email -- he answered back in less than three minutes."
Possible events in which Runnels may compete in college include: the sprint, 400m run, be a leg on relays and, of course, the long jump.
"I'm going to get better in college," said Runnels. "I know some how to land [on
Fannin County high school players garnered superlatives for offense, defense and the battery in the All-District 11-2A softball awards for 2026. Trenton's Kaylee Loving, a Clarendon College (Texas) signee, received the Offensive Most Valuable Player award and Honey Grove's Gabby Finney, a North Central Texas College signee, equated the Defensive MVP. The superlative battery included Pitcher of the Year Averi Aviles of Trenton and Catcher of the Year Makayla Camp of Dodd City. Pitcher Audrey Arie and catcher Adalynn Dederick of Ector equated the first-team battery. First-team infielders were Allie Parr, Sam Rayburn; Payton Norris, Honey Grove; Brailee Totty, Honey Grove; Addison Golightly, Trenton. First-team outfielders included: Brylee Braley, Honey Grove; Lily Mahan, Honey Grove; Kinley Bingham, Trenton. Honey Grove's Rylee Daniels equated the first-team utility player. Second-team selections were pitcher Kelsey Hewett, Dodd City; infielders Alana Mackey (Ector), Serenity Canady (Honey Grove), Cheyenne Capps (Trenton), Amberlie Ivey (Sam Rayburn); outfielders Brinlee Malone (Sam Rayburn), Gracyn Shindler (Dodd City), Ella Laymance (Ector). Honorable mentions included: Ector's Kutter Watts, Aleea Wheeler, Ainsley Greathouse, Cheyenne Beaty; Dodd City's Sierra Garcia, Kailen Kavanaugh, Kayleigh McBrayer, Kendyl Lindsey; Honey Grove's AnnaKate Thomas; Trenton's Aliza Kelly, Carly Medina, Maleah Serrano, Zoey Morales; Sam Rayburn's Kendal Hall, Alli Jo Hamilton, Landry Hall, Dixie Chaffin. Academic all-district were Trenton's Addison Golightly, Kaylee Loving, Zoey Morales, Averi Aviles, Kinley Bingham, Karter Messick, Lanie Bandy, Layeton Ingram, Carly Medina, Haley Smith, Brittan Hall, Cadence Billue, Harlee Pearce, Peyton Yowell; Honey Grove's Gabby Finney, Payton Norris, AnnaKate Thomas, Brailee Totty, Harley Childers, Ellis Lane, Lily Mahan, Serenity Canady, Rylee Daniels, Carley Ottmo, Raylen Pinkston, Brylee Braley, Macy Beavers, Tynslie Braley; Sam Rayburn's Scout Baker, Allie Parr, Dixie Chaffin, Maddie Gibbs, Amberlie Ivey, Brinlee Malone, Kendal Hall, Alyssa Whitehead, Landry Hall, Olivia Williams; Dodd City's Sierra Garcia, Kelsey Hewett, Kailen Kavanaugh Kayleigh McBrayer, Adisen White, Taylor Voss, Kendyl Lindsey Gracyn Shindler, Makayla Camp, Kennedy Chaney,
Aleea Wheeler, Aspen Harrison, Adalynn Dederick,
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ter in college."
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2026 Dates
June 13th and 27th
July 11th and 25th
August 8th and 22nd
September 5th and 19th
October 3rd, 17th and 31st
The 78th Annual Meeting of the Arledge Ridge Cemetery Association will be June 7, 2026. We hope you can join us at the Pavilion on the West side of the cemetery on State Highway 78, five miles south of Bonham. Registration will begin at 10:30am followed by a short business meeting. Please mail donations in care of Cherie Frazier, 1629 FM 1553, Bonham, TX 75418.
Irresistibly Moist Classic Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake
This rich aroma of baked bananas and pineapple will fill the air of your kitchen when you bake this cake. Always a crowd favorite! I thought of this recipe while watching our sweet hummingbirds this morning at the feeders. ♥
(walnuts or pecans)
Frosting Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
c. butter, softened 4 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla – for frosting
Milk as needed to thin icing
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, thinning with milk if needed. Once cakes are cooled, frost between the layers and on top. 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
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.Combine. Fold in crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, and chopped nuts. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frosting:
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understood that. From some of the other comments, that some of our information that we shared. Albeit factual it left a lot to be desired, if I’m being absolutely forthright. So we’re working to rectify that, sending additional information. I know there were some issues in the
details, with just how the information came over. So, apologies to the court for some of the information and how it went out, and maybe some of the calls and how they came to you guys.” County resident Roger Lassiter of Trenton spoke to the court about flooding issues on his road. “I’ve lived in Fannin County for 11 years, and I feel part of Fannin County. The changes that are coming, the things that are happening here don’t exactly turn me on. I really have got to get this situation on my property fixed.”
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor.
Approved
7. Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) –County Clerk. Approved
8. Emergency Medical Services Report for April 2026 – County Judge for Matt Brown of Allegiance Mobile. Matt Brown of Allegiance Mobile Health presented reported: 163 calls, 137 transports, 15 residents treated at the scene, 7 calls cancelled, average response time was 13:21 minutes, longest response time was 36:41 minutes to Ravenna.
9. Discussion and possible action to approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for April 2026 –
County Treasurer. Approved
10. Discussion and possible action to approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for April 2026 –County Treasurer. Approved
11. Discussion regarding Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Internal Audit – County Auditor. Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple reported “We randomly pulled 30 cases, let me give you some background. The Justice of the Peace serves as the presiding officer of the Justice Court in each county precinct, serving a 4-year term. They hold jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and civil controversies not exceeding $20,000. They also are responsible for issuing arrest and search warrants, conducting registration duties, and performing wedding
On August 15th 1944 soldiers from the Texas and Oklahoma National Guard invaded southern France near the port of Marseilles. The size of the force was equal in size to the Normandy invasion and was comprised of the 36th Infantry (Arrowhead Division), 45th Infantry Division (Thunderbird Division), 3rd Infantry Division (Rock of the Marne) and the 2nd Free French Army along with Free French Paratroopers. As a special note: the 2nd Free French Army was over 50% Africans, comprised of conscripts from France’s African colonies.
Churchill distrusted the Maquis (French Underground) and refused to include them any phase of the Normandy operations. However, because of French participation in the southern invasion, the Maquis were included in planning and operations for southern France.
The Maquis supported US forces with tactical intelligence and sabotage which greatly enhanced our military effectiveness. Moreover the 36th, 45th and 3rd infantry divisions were experienced invaders and warriors with many having fought in Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and the Italian peninsula. Unlike many of Normandy’s soldiers who were inexperienced, our men
from Texas and Oklahoma were seasoned combat veterans who cut through France like a hot knife through butter….. at the time it was called the
After WWII ended, Japan’s industry was in ruins. During the post-war occupation of Japan, and with the help of the United States, Japan underwent a rapid economic recovery. By the late 1940s, American businesses began importing goods from Japan, and this trade expanded
dramatically during the 1950s and 1960s. Initially, early post-war imports were often viewed as cheap or low-quality, consisting of items like textiles, cameras, and trinkets. By the late 1960s and 1970s, Japanese manufacturers, such as Toyota, Honda, Sony, and Nikon, began
exporting dependable and highquality cars, motorcycles, and electronics. These imports became incredibly popular with American consumers.
How did this transformation happen? During the post-war years, an American engineer and statistician, Edwards Deming,
introduced new concepts to Japan’s industrial leaders. Deming’s teachings were fundamental to the development of the Toyota Production System (TPS), by focusing on statistical process control and management responsibility, laying the foundation for “lean” manufacturing. As an example, Toyota adopted these concepts and has produced the most reliable automobiles in the world for decades. Deming’s principles were broadly adopted throughout Japan’s industrial complex. The key takeaway from the forgoing example is that a paradigm shift is often needed to move from habits that aren’t producing acceptable results to habits that produce better results. The Japanese needed a “win.” They listened, open-mindedly, to Deming’s principles and put them into practice.
As market share in key industries started shifting from American manufactured goods to Japanese manufactured goods, American industrial management began looking for ways to compete with the Japanese. Ultimately,
Deming’s principles began to take root in the US during the 1970s and 1980s. In 1979, Philip Crosby’s book “Quality Is Free” became popular with management in the electronics industry. The quality movement spread to other areas of American industry, resulting in more robust American goods and services. Additionally, and as a bonus, today many consumer products cost less than they did decades ago due to reduction of waste in the manufacturing process. The mindset and practice of “continuous improvement” ensures better products and cost savings over time.
The “continuous improvement” mindset can be applied to services and nondurable deliverables as well as consumer goods. Services and deliverables from our governmental entities, local to federal, come to mind and are in dire need of improvement. In order to capitalize on opportunities to better serve our citizens, a change in mindset must occur. We must be more open-minded about how we conduct the business of government and to consider alternative behaviors to improve the deliverables of government. Recently, in Fannin County, an alternative to how our county roads could be managed and maintained has been considered. This system has been embraced by sixty plus Texas counties already. This system would have a dedicated engineer to manage road maintenance operations and report to the county commissioners. As a bonus, the county commissioners could spend more time and effort on managing other aspects of the county’s business. A petition is being circulated within Fannin County to allow citizens to decide whether they want to keep the current precinctmanaged road maintenance system or adopt a dedicated engineer-managed system. If the required number of signatures of registered voters sign the petition, the measure will be placed on the November ballot. Then you, the citizens, get to decide the issue. As we embrace the inevitable influx of new people into Fannin County, we need to be mindful that the way “we’ve always done things in the past” may not serve us well in the future. Rather than fear the coming changes, we might do well to be open-minded and look for opportunities to make the best of the growth. A new approach to managing our county roads may be a good place to start.
Mike Nejtek
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The CCP 102.030 stipulates that a person convicted of a felony or misdemeanor who pays any or part of a fine, court cost, or restitution on or after the 31st day after the judgment is entered, must be assessed a $15 time payment fee. Currently, fees are deposited into a separate account. On a sample of cases that have a balance past 31 days to verify the assessment of this fee, all cases reviewed, revealed that this fee is not being charged on cases that have a balance past 31 days. There is currently a total of 1,235 cases that have outstanding balances since 1-1 of 2020. This could potentially be a huge revenue loss, or source of revenue loss. ” It’s a data entry problem. For everyone’s information, these reports are on the auditor’s webpage, as well as our monthly reports, our yearly audited financials from our external audit, which is basically, like, what our internal auditor does with these offices. All of those audits are on there.”
12. Discussion regarding Auditor monthly reports for April 2026 – County Auditor. Report Only
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
13. Discussion regarding Fire Code permitting and fees –Emergency Management Coordinator / Fire Marshal. This item passed on until next court meeting.
14. Report and discussion regarding the Texas PACE Program and the possible establishment of a Fannin County PACE Program – William Myers. Executive Director of Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) William Myers discussed the PACE program as a possibility for Fannin County. The Texas PACE program -- Property
Assessed Clean Energy -- is a private program geared for developers and multi-family housing that encourages investment in energy and water efficiency by offering longterm financing. CEO of Texas PACE Authority, Dub Taylor, explained how the financing program works. This item was for discussion only, there will be more presentations in the future before the court before any action will be taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
15. Discussion and possible action to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Joint Counterdrug Task Force and to submit a Support Request Form to obtain an intelligence analyst for the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office at no cost to Fannin County –Sheriff Shook. Approved
16. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Constable Reserves for all precincts – Constable Precinct 3. This item passed on until next court meeting.
17. Discussion and possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and the Fannin Central Appraisal District regarding assessment collection for the Cypress Point Public Information District – County Judge. Approved
18. Discussion and possible action to reappoint Edwina Lane as Community Representative on the Texoma Council of Governments Governing Board to continue to serve as Chairperson for two years – County Judge. Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to replace Edwina Lane with Pct. 3 Commissioner Kurt Fogelberg as Community Representative on the TCOG Board. Judge Cunningham voted nay.
19. Discussion and possible
action regarding approval of the Fannin County Tax Abatement Guidelines –Commissioner Precinct 2. State Rep. Shelley Luther spoke first about the abatement agenda item. “Our office is completely against Any abatements, any subsidies. Fannin County has already gotten in some trouble in the past with, with water, with subsidies, with bad deals. And until we figure out exactly what’s going on, because right now, these data centers are very tricky, and they understand that the Texas legislature does only meet every two years. They’re taking advantage of our private property rights. The best thing about Texas is we have these private property rights. The worst thing right now with these data centers and other entities is we have private property rights, and they’re taking advantage of it. So I don’t understand why we’re even talking about data centers, or why anyone’s even coming here in the first place. So I will tell you, when the state legislature gets into Austin, it is one of our top three priorities to help the communities that are being run by data centers right now, because I know that you guys don’t have the local control that you need.” Virginia Beaver addressed the court “But if we decide against the tax abatement, that’s great. But if we are going to do it, let’s do it right. Don’t do it hastily, you know, and be pushed. Like you said, there’s a certain amount of, you know, urgency that’s added to all this, and when you add that, that pushes people to do things and make decisions that aren’t necessarily best.” County resident Mike Nejtek added “I know some of the commissioners have had a strained relationship with Judge Cunningham. I hope none of you are attempting to adopt an inadequate tax abatement policy today, motivated by your desire to be opposed to the judge’s recommendation. To take adequate time to craft a thoughtful and comprehensive policy. I don’t believe your constituents would perceive that you are representing their best interests by adopting an outdated policy. Or an inadequate policy. My recommendation is to provide a time frame that allows county officials, citizens and other stakeholders who have subject matter experience and wisdom to craft a policy to present it to the Commissioners Court for consideration at a future date. I also recommend that Commissioners Court specify a date in the future that the policy must be presented to Commissioners Court.” John Baecht, Ravenna resident spoke to the court “I think abatements can be a tool to bring in, good quality companies and good quality jobs for our kids. I’ve got a lot of kids, a lot of grandkids, and so that’s something concerning for me, is that I do want to see those better jobs here, for the future. So, I don’t want to say, for me no abatements at all. If they can be managed, great. If they can’t be managed, and it opens up to lawsuits, then yes, moratorium none.” County resident Michael Jeter addressed the court next “I am fully against the abatements. The abatements put the taxes these companies would pay on us. The loan still had to be paid, the interest on the loan still had to be paid. They’re paid from county taxes. Somebody’s going to pay it. We, the people, are supporting the community. We support them with our dollars. We support it with our tax dollars. These tax dollars that are abated come from our pocket. That’s not a good idea. If you’re going to give them, at least be smart, make them put up a bond. Equal to the value of the abatement plus 25% to cover the interest. If they say they’re going to hire 60 people, they don’t hire 60 Fannin residents. Not 12 people, it’s some New York law firm or some accounting firm out of Dallas, Fannin
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County residents. They do not meet these requirements, they forfeit the bond. And make it a bond, not a loan, because they could change the name of the company. It goes out of business, the loan goes away. We, the people, are tired of it. If you don’t believe that, look around. Come January, there’s a 42.8% change in the court from the from the elections.”
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for bid for Janitorial Services for Fannin County facilities – Purchasing Agent. ApprovedOPEN
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
Commissioner Fogelberg commented “I’m not for BESS plants, I’m not for data centers, but we have got to control what comes in here, and through an abatement, we might have a little control to use it as a tool.”
Savoy Mayor Roger Cada also addressed the court “at the meeting we had on May the 6th, we had the expert in here that was the supervisor for the Fannin County Tax Assessor’s Office, and she gave us the pros and cons on a lot of this. And I really think that one of her suggestions was to have all the mayors come together, because this affects us all in Fannin County, or at least have a representative from each town in Fannin County, so that we can sit down and put a thoughtful plan together, because if it doesn’t happen in my town, we’re all facing this at some point, and so we need to come together so we can actually have a reasonable conversation that looks out for every interest that’s in this room, and then the county. And so, if I can make that encouragement, because really, I won’t want any tax abatement, because what did it do for my town? Nothing.”
Pct. 2 Commissioner Self, who added the agenda item to today’s court concluded the discussion. “I don’t have any intentions of taking action on this today. Out of the 2009 and 2021 tax policies. I like the 2009 one over the 2021, but I do think some changes are needed. The first thing I like about the 2009 policy is the committee, but I think we need a bigger committee than just 3 people. Our chief county appraiser, has reached out to me and shown interest in serving, and I would nominate her to the committee, and I would ask each of the commissioners and county judge members of this court to bring one person that is willing to serve on the committee to help us review these things. We don’t have green energy in here because we’re not trying to encourage it in here. This wasn’t about the AI data center plan. This is to create jobs for our citizens to work at. I want people moving here, and working here, and enjoying here. I don’t want y’all to have to go all over DFW to make a living. That’s what this was about.” Judge Cunningham commented “Okay, I think it’s good that we’re looking at it.
I’m not ruling out a decision that we don’t go with it. I think if it’s properly trimmed, it would be less damaging than if it’s not trimmed. Obviously, not trimming it and not restricting where it goes can be harmful in a big way, and I’m a little confused as to how much ability we have to restrict an abatement policy once we put it in effect. We’re not necessarily going to get a fair shake in the courts.” This agenda item was passed on without action. There will be another hearing posted along with discussion on the forming of a committee to work on the abatement policy.
20. Discussion and possible action regarding installation of security doors for the elections department at the Fannin County Justice Center; to be paid for by the Elections Department –County Clerk. Approved
21. Discussion and possible action regarding Bid 2026001 Rock & Gravel bids received – Purchasing Agent. Approved
22. Discussion and possible action regarding Bid 2026002 Asphalt, Emulsions & Road Oil bids received –Purchasing Agent. Approved
23. Discussion and possible action to go out
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED: No Executive Session was needed. Adjourn
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Hello everyone!
This week’s devotion comes from Psalm 91:2, which tells us, “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”
The word “refuge” is defined as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, or simply something or someone providing shelter. This verse teaches us that the Lord is someone that we, as believers, can run to for protection, comfort, and peace. The word “fortress” is defined as a stronghold that cannot be easily defeated. This verse serves as an example of God’s strength and security. The psalmist firmly believes that the Lord is powerful enough to defend him against fear, enemies, and hardships. When the
psalmist says, “My God” in this verse, it tells of the close, personal relationship he has with God. He isn’t speaking about the Lord is a distant way, but with personal faith and devotion. Trust, in this context, simply means relying on the Lord completely rather than depending only upon human strength, circumstances, or fear. This verse is a call for believers to place total confidence in God’s faithfulness and care. The Lord is a safe shelter in hard times, He is strong enough to protect and sustain His people, and we are called to trust in Him personally and confidently. We are reminded in this verse that faith is not merely believing that God exists; it is choosing to rest in Him as our security. At times our lives may feel uncertain, but the psalmist shows us
a refuge that will not fail. Trusting in the Lord does not mean our problems will immediately vanish, but it simply means that we are not facing them alone.
In 1834, Edward Mote wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message in this verse.
“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand: all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.”
Bro. Josh Stevenson
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
Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175
Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840
Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas
Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-818-7312
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
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987
Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215
Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630
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
Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447
Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996
Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989
Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484
Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344
Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446
Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 682-201-8795
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412
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
faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law” (Galatians 5:19-23). Peter proclaimed that Christians, “As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:14-16). Paul encouraged Christians; “let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).
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
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
We are to treat people with respect and teach that we are all to strive to live with moral purity. Paul wrote that Christians are to be “followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet, smelling savor. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints” (Ephesians 5:1-3). The works of the flesh are contrasted with the fruit of the spirit in Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia; “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness,
We are to preach that the sinner must repent, even of the most addictive sins. It is a matter of going to heaven or missing heaven. Paul asked the rhetorical question, “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?” (1 Corinthians 6:9), then answers the question, “Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 6:9-10), and then shows proof that repentance
can be accomplished, “And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:11). Paul wrote “Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:28-29). We must teach young people to abstain from sexual temptation, that they are accountable for their moral decisions, that it IS possible for them to succeed, because we are “created in the image of God” (Genesis 1:26), and we are redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” (1 Peter 1:18). We must remind our young people to “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1), instill in them, “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word” (Psalm 119:9).
by Wil Pounds
The theologian Karl Barth was asked what was the most important word in the Bible. The great thinker replied, “Hyper.”
You might have thought he would have said, “love,” or agape, but he didn’t. He chose a Greek preposition used in the New Testament meaning “on behalf of,” or “in place of” another.
This is the most important word because it signifies that the death of Jesus was in our place and for us. He died so that we might not have to die spiritually and be eternally separated from God in hell.
Why is this word so important, and why should we remind ourselves of it often?
Jesus Christ died for me. He died on “behalf of” or “in place of” the believer.
The many passages where this preposition is used declares, “You did not have a problem too great for the power of Christ to conquer. . . You did not have a sin too deep for the atoning blood of Christ to cleanse.”
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
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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
Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054
“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). In verse eight the apostle Paul writes, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
Clearly Christ’s death was a substitutionary death, a death in place of others as indicated in these verses. Jesus Christ died “on behalf of” or “in the place of” the sinner. He died as our substitute. There is no doubt that that is the significance in these verses. It occurs four times in vv. 6-8.
The one who acts on behalf of
another takes his place. That is exactly what Jesus did for us when He died on the cross. In fact, the apostle Paul often uses the preposition huper to express the truth that Christ’s death was substitutionary (1 Tim. 2:6; 1 Thess. 5:10; Gal. 2:20; 3:13; Titus 2:14; 2 Cor. 5:14-15; 1 Cor. 15:3; Rom. 14:15; 1 Cor. 8:11; 2 Cor. 5:15, 21; Rom. 8:32; Eph. 5:2, 25, and many more).
John 11:50-52; 18:14; 10:11, 15; 15:13 all refers to the saving death of Jesus as our substitute. John 11:50 reads, “nor do you take into account that it is expedient for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish” (John 11:50).
“The death of someone for someone else can be understood only against the background of the sacrificial concepts of the Old Testament” (TDNT). In 2 Corinthians 5:21 the apostle Paul develops the atoning significance of the death and passion of Jesus.
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21). In Galatians 3:13 he develops the liberating effect of salvation as corresponding to the redemption of a slave. The salvation work is equated with the payment of a ransom consisting of the death as a sacrifice and vicarious acceptance. The ransom price is substitutionary in character.
The Law thundering from Mt. Sinai was like a black thunder cloud hanging over sinner’s heads. They lived in fear of divine judgment flashing down upon them any moment. The apostle Paul tells
us God took the initiative to save us from the wrath of God. Christ came and on the cross took upon Himself all the condemnation for sin which we deserved. He bore the full penalty which we ought to have born. The Law declared, “The wages of sin is death.” God in grace and love paid the debt in full and declared, “Yes, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Christ bore what we should have borne; He is our substitute. Christ paid the price of our redemption. To the extent that the price must be adequate for the purchase in question indicates a substitution.
The apostle Peter wrote, “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18, 19).
Wil is a graduate of William Carey University, B. A.; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Th. M.; and Azusa Pacific University, M. A. He has pastored in Panama, Ecuador and the U. S, and served for over 20 years as missionary in Ecuador and Honduras.
He had a daily expository Bible teaching ministry head in over 100 countries from 1972-2005. He continues to seek opportunities to be personally involved in world missions. Wil and his wife Ann have three grown daughters. He currently serves as a Baptist pastor and teaches seminary extension courses in Ecuador.
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A Bell County man’s efforts to keep deer from eating his backyard greenery led to criminal charges being filed against him for causing serious injury to a whitetail with a shot from a pellet gun. The shot severed the deer’s spinal cord and a warden had to put the animal down. On May 23, a game warden was alerted by one of his neighbors of a deer in distress. The man claimed he was in his backyard target shooting with a pellet gun when a deer walked by, and for no apparent reason dropped to the ground. The deer was still alive and would not get up. The man later claimed he was shooting at the ground to scare the deer off. The man stated he usually uses firecrackers to scare deer away from his plants, but didn’t have any firecrackers so he used the pellet gun. Upon examination of the wounded animal, the warden observed a small entrance wound near the deer’s spine. Further evidence
showed the deer was shot with a pellet gun, which severed the spinal cord, paralyzing the rear legs of the deer and causing it to drop. Charges were filed and the case is pending.
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Wilma Sue Jones, age 81, passed away on May 21, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1944, to James Vernon Stephens and Ruby Jewell (Keene) Stephens.
Wilma married the love of her life, John Paul Jones IV, on March 14, 1964, and together they shared 62 years of love and devotion. She was a dedicated homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family and creating a loving home. Wilma was also a faithful member of Park Street Baptist Church, where she found strength in her faith and fellowship with her church family.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Vernon Stephens, and her mother, Ruby Jewell Stephens, siblings, James D. Stephens, William Henry Stephens, Kenneth E. Stephens, Mary Ann Fackler, and Dorothy Lamb.
Wilma is survived by her loving husband, John Paul Jones IV of Greenville; son, Todd Aaron Jones of Greenville; grandchildren, Alyssa Jones, Madisson Jones, Mark Jones, and Ryleigh Jones; great-grandchild, Dawson Tipton; brother, Harold Stephens and wife Evelyn; along with numerous extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.
Wilma will be remembered for her kind heart, quiet strength, and unwavering love for her family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Funeral was held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 27th at Park St. Baptist Church in Greenville. Graveside Service followed at 3:00 PM at the New Hope Cemetery, Ivanhoe, TX. For online condolences go to www.coopersorrells.com
Billy Fein Goss passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Bonham, Texas. He was born at the Sanitarium Hospital in Paris, Texas on February 10th, 1936. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Hanna Goss in 1972, his mother, Elcie Goss in 1988, and his eldest brother, Mark Hanna Goss, Jr. in 2001. He grew up on the Goss Farm in far northeast Fannin County on the Red River. The family moved to Honey Grove in 1948. He graduated from High School at Honey Grove in 1955. He was a standout running back for the Honey Grove Warriors football team during the mid-1950’s. He earned all-district recognition and was a key contributor to the team’s championship run. He held the single game rushing record for Honey Grove for many years. He earned the nickname “Crazy Legs Goss” while playing in Honey Grove. In addition, he received several division 1 football scholarships offers.
He served his country in the Texas Army National Guard from 1954-63. He was a medic in Company B 117th Armored Medical Battalion where he earned an expert marksman badge and reached the rank of Sergeant. He was called up to the Army for one year during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Polk, Louisiana.
He received an associate’s degree from Paris Junior College and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Psychology from East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas. He graduated with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Psi Honor Society. He worked his entire career at General Cable Corporation in Bonham, Texas. He was a department manager and at one time was responsible for 400 men. He retired from General Cable in 1993. His hobbies included: fishing, reading, history, sports, antiquing, and spending time with friends and family.
He was a man with honor, integrity, and good character. He always looked after and protected his younger brother as well as the younger children in school. Bill is survived by his younger brother, Harry Franklin Goss and wife Shirley Goss of Longview, Texas. Wife: Rebecca Ann Goss of Bonham, Texas. Son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Mark and Delaina Goss of Justin, Texas. Daughter and son-in-law: Dr. Paul and Gretchen Coyner of Melissa, Texas. Grandchildren: Hannah, Caleb, and Mikayla Coyner (children of Paul and Gretchen Coyner). Madelynn Allen and husband Bryson and Morgan Goss (children of Mark and Delaina Goss). Great Grandchildren: Benson and Vivian Allen (children of Bryson and Madelynn Allen) Nephew: Dr. Harry Franklin Goss, Jr of Austin, Texas. Great Nephew: Lance Goss of Austin, Texas and Great Niece: Mary Abigail Goss of Arlington, Texas. Visitationwas held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26th at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. A private family comital was held at Oakwood Cemetery, Cindy Baker Burnett officiated.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Fannin County Food Pantry Fannin County Community Ministries (Food Pantry) To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Frances Jo Tyler, age 86, passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1939, in Anna, Texas to Leon Littrell and Jimmie (Fifer) Littrell. Frances married Jimmie Neal Tyler on November 19, 1992, and enjoyed 34 loving years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose love for her family was evident in all she did. She earned her master’s degree in accounting and dedicated many years of service as an accountant for Rockwell International. Frances was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church Dodd City. She found great joy in traveling, gardening, and taking pride in caring for her yard. Frances especially loved spending time outdoors mowing and tending to her flowers and home. Her warm spirit, strong work ethic, and caring nature will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Fran is survived by her loving husband,
Jimmie Tyler of Dodd City; daughter, Katrina Jones and husband Mike of Lone Oak; son, Keith Cate and wife Rena of Bailey; son, Ken Cate of Bonham; daughter, Carrie Tyler-Bolz of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren, Tyler Jones and wife Christen, Cooper Jones, Nicole Hendricks and husband Cody, Christina Dunn and husband Nathan, and Eric Tyler; great-grandchildren, Brigg, Tripp, Reese, Corbin, Caitlin, and Caleb; sister, Myra Astleford of Allen; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Jimmie Littrell, and brother Paul Littrell.
Serving as pallbearers were Keith Cate, Ken Cate, Tyler Jones, Cooper Jones, Corbin Pond, and Cody Hendricks. Frances will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 29th at 10:00 am, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham with Pastor Mike Haney officiating. Visitation was held prior to service at 9:00 am.
Burial was held at Dodd City Cemetery.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Pamela Jean Thomason was born in Dallas, Texas, and passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. Pamela was a graduate of Ector High School, Class of 1987, and carried the pride of that accomplishment throughout her life. She valued hard work, loyalty, and the simple joys of everyday living. Her life was marked by devotion to her family, her work, and the many relationships she built through her caring nature and easy smile. Pamela spent many years working in childcare while raising her daughters, a role that reflected both her patience and her nurturing heart. Later, she worked at Ector ISD in the cafeteria, where she continued to serve others with kindness and dedication.
Those who knew Pamela will remember her as loving, friendly, and kind. She truly did not meet a stranger, and she had a way of making people feel comfortable from the very first conversation. Her super sweet personality and fun-loving spirit left a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was the kind of person who could lift the mood in a room simply by being herself. Pamela enjoyed life in many simple and meaningful ways. She loved crime shows and could spend time following a good mystery with interest. She also enjoyed cooking, and the care she put into preparing meals was another reflection of her loving nature. At home, she cherished her dog, Pippa, who brought her comfort. Her affection for Pippa was a special part of her daily life and a reminder of the tenderness she carried in her heart. One of the fond memories connected to Pamela was the trip taken by the 1987 ladies on a cruise, a time that represented friendship, laughter, and shared joy.
Pamela is preceded in death by her father, Joe Smith. She leaves behind husband, Tim Thomason, daughters, Chelsea Thomason (Misty Perkins), Natalie Thomason, mother, Sherrie Smith, brother, John Carol Smith “Buddy”, and many extended relatives. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
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.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Mary Kay Ashley Wilson, age 88, took her final journey on May 14, 2026, leaving this world likely wondering whether heaven has good shopping, decent restaurants, and proper movie theaters. Born on August 14, 1937, Mary Kay lived life with curiosity, faith, humor, and a love for people.
A proud advocate of all things Kiwanis, Mary Kay never met a travel dream, a good meal, or a shopping opportunity she didn’t appreciate. She believed life was meant to be experienced fully — preferably with good food, interesting company, and maybe a little retail therapy along the way.
Mary Kay spent many years working with the State Welfare Department, where she devoted herself to helping others, especially children and families in need. She cared deeply about her hometown of Bonham, Texas, and was known for having a generous heart, strong opinions, and a willingness to show up for the people she loved. Her Christian faith remained an important part of her life, and she greatly enjoyed attending church and hearing her friend Michael Evans preach. She loved movies, the arts, conversations with friends, and discovering new places to eat wherever the road happened to take her.
Mary Kay is survived by her uncle, Bob Ashley, along with many cousins and friends who would probably agree that she was one of a kind and impossible to forget.
A memorial service celebrating Mary Kay’s colorful and spirited life will be held on June 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church Windom 207 2nd Street, Windom, Texas 75492.
In honor of Mary Kay, guests are encouraged to share stories, laughter, good food, and maybe even a little shopping afterward — because she certainly would have approved.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Francis Earl Moran, 74, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home on his ranch. Francis was born on March 6, 1952, to Thomas Lee and Marie Delmato Moran in Honey Grove, Texas. He married the love of his life Sarah June Moss on December 17, 1976, and wanted desperately to live long enough to see their 50th wedding anniversary.
Judy Anne Baker passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 25, 2026, at Medical City Dallas after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
Judy was born on August 4, 1961, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Betty Jo and John Raymond Campbell at a U.S. Naval Hospital. When she was around two years old, her family moved to Texas, where she would spend the rest of her life building deep roots and lasting relationships. Judy was a 1979 graduate of Bonham High School. Once a warrior, always a warrior. Though an only child, Judy was blessed with a sister by choice, Donna Blevins Shockley, who introduced her to the love of her life during high school. Judy met Stanley Keith Baker her freshman year, and the two were inseparable from that moment on. They married on September 29, 1979, sharing 51 wonderful years together and 46 years of marriage filled with love, devotion and partnership.
Judy dedicated her entire career to serving students with special needs through FCSSA, Bonham ISD, and Honey Grove ISD for 31 years. Through her compassion, servant’s heart, and unwavering dedication, she touched countless lives and became family to so many colleagues along the way.
In 2017, Judy was given a second chance at life after battling serious heart issues. Her family thanks God every day for the extra time and precious memories they were blessed to share with her, especially the joy of watching her love and cherish her grandbabies.
Of all the titles Judy held in life, her favorite and proudest was “JuJu” to her four grandsons: Beau and Ben Baker, and Everett and Sloan Lawrence. She also was proud to be the honorary JuJu of Elijah and Camron Austin. They were the light of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Jo and John Raymond Campbell and her father-in-law, John Thomas Baker.
Judy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Stan Baker; her son and daughter-in-law, Zack and Lindsey Baker, and their sons, Beau and Ben Baker; her daughter and son-in-law, Annie and Schuyler Lawrence, and their sons, Everett and Sloan Lawrence; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Butch and Deb Baker; her nieces and nephews, Kristie and Justin Barlow, Josh and Jessica Baker and Andrea and Deke Brummett; her great-niece, Lily Brummett; and her mother-in-law, Tennie Baker.
Judy’s kindness, strength, faith and unconditional love will continue to live on through the many people blessed to know her.
Honorary pallbearers included Aaron Hudson, Blake Bethel, Chris Dickson, Dusty Compton, Geoff McBroom, Jerry Hopson, Juan Soto, Myles Shockley, Paul Brown and Tyler Todd.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel at 2pm. Special friend of the family Colby Rich officiated.
17 May 1932! A boy is born in Wolfe City, Texas. Troyce Len Woodruff, the son of William Ira and Louvenia Ellen McKay Woodruff who live on the Colter Farm, North of the Aberfoyle store, 1 mile.
Troyce attends school at Aberfoyle country school 1 year. Ira buys farm 1/2 way between Aberfoyle and South Sulfur in 1938 and the family moves. Troyce attends school at Pleasant Ridge (Chigger Ridge) for 6 years. He goes to school in Wolfe City 1946/1947. Ira dies in a car accident in 1939, leaving Louvenia with 8 children. Troyce quits school in 1947 to work his mother’s farm. In 1948 at age 16 he goes to Dallas to work. Troyce gets a job delivering telegrams, Western Union. He has a walking route for two months, then gets a motorcycle route. He delivers all over Dallas on a Cushman motor scooter for one year and then joined the military, age 17, 1949.
Four years U.S. Army, seventeen years US. Air Force. While in the military Troyce spent two years in England, one year in Korea, three years in Hawaii, one year in Alaska, three years in Germany, and one year in Vietnam. The rest of his service years were spent stateside on the mainland. He retired in 1969 after serving our country for twenty-one years. After retiring, he worked for GTE and Verizon for twenty years as the only telephone man serving the Leonard and Trenton area.
Troyce married Willie Mae Harrell, fifth day of March 1954. They had four children. Three sons and a girl. Troyce (Len/Kinky), Ira (Buddy), Robert (Bobby) and Berlinda. Willie and the children were able join him for the three years spent in Hawaii and the three years spent in Germany. After twenty years working for the telephone company, Troyce retired 1990, and raised cattle, the rest of his life. He has five grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Grandchildren: Danny, Ashley; Michelle; Jessica, Travis; Trudy, Danny; Ethan, Priscilla; Matt, Grace; Andrew Jr., Kasi, Great-grandchildren: Ellis, Olianna, Keonna, Tucker, Tate, Troyce, Liam, Landon, Wade and another great-grandchild on the way.
All three sons (Troyce, lra and Robert) preceded him in death as well as two grand daughters (Michelle and Ashley).
Troyce enjoyed playing dominos, cards and riding four wheelers. He and little Troyce rode many miles on their Hondas. Troyce does not consider himself a Hero but he did receive the Air Force commendation medal for the time he spent in Vietnam (1968). He was exposed to agent orange on many occasions while serving in Vietnam! This has caused many medical problems in later years. When he died Troyce was being compensated by the VA, as a 100% service connected combat related veteran.
Troyce passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home in Celeste, Texas.
A visitation was held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at RW Owens Funeral Home in Wolfe City, Texas. The Funeral service started at 11:00AM. Burial followed the service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City, Texas.
Francis worked in the manufactured housing industry for 30 years and was instrumental in bringing the Clayton Homes manufacturing plant to Bonham, Texas. He designed and built the facility, which opened on May 5, 1995, and ran its operations for many years until his health caused him to retire. He was extremely fortunate to receive a double lung transplant in 2009 and began his new job of managing his health. With many ups and downs, he was able to make it into the top percentile of post-op longevity. During his retirement years Francis focused his energy on his health, real estate investing, and making improvements to his ranch and homes.
He loved the game of golf and spent many days on the course, and was an active member of several clubs until his shoulders caused him to unfortunately store his left-handed clubs. Being outdoors was in his nature; he loved hunting and fishing, and most days he wanted nothing more than to ride the trails on his beloved ranch. He loved music and had an uncanny way of knowing exactly where he was when he first heard a song. He enjoyed entertaining, and the parties, deer camps, and cookouts he hosted were always filled with love and laughter. Those who knew him were aware of how opinionated he was, but those opinions were layered with strategy and sometimes amplified by scotch. The conversations surrounding those opinions were legendary and will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Lee and Marie Moran, brother Glenn Moran, sister Lynn Marie Moran, and daughter Julie Elizabeth Moran.
Survivors include wife, Sarah Moran, son James Clay Moran, grandson Grayson Symanik, granddaughter Vivian Symanik, sister-in-law Janet Kilgore, brother-in-law Jonathan Moss, and wife Pam, brother-in-law Aubrey Griffin, brother-in-law James Moss, and wife Sara Lee, and numerous nieces and nephews, along with a host of very dear friends.
Serving as pallbearers were Thump Witcher, Alton Hainline, Russ Chappell, Wade Guinn, Blake Jones, Johnny Moss, and Jeremy Moss.
Funeral services for Francis Moran were held at 11am, Wednesday, May 27th at McKenzie United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Keri Lynn Lucas officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Vineyard Grove Cemetery. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
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APPLICATION. City of Dodd City, P.O. Box 129, Dodd City, Texas 75438, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0010538001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0057169) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 48,000 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located approximately 2,600 feet southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 897 and State Highway 56, in the city of Dodd City, in Fannin County, Texas 75438. The discharge route is from the plant site to an unnamed tributary; thence to Bullard Creek; thence to Bois d’Arc Creek; thence to the Red River Below Lake Texoma. TCEQ received this application on March 23, 2026. The permit application will be available for viewing and copying at Dodd City Hall, City Secretary, 304 Caney Street, Dodd City, 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=-96.069444,33.570555&level=18
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 City of Dodd City at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Michael Keene, Mayor, at 903-583-7710.
Issuance Date: April 17, 2026
Texas.gov - More Texans than don’t now use the state’s official digital government application Texas by Texas (TxT), marking a shift in how the public accesses government services as the state prepares to expand the system to even more users this year.
As of May 1, 2026, more than 12.3 million Texans— about 53% of the state’s ageeligible population—have a TxT account to access services through the state’s official digital government assistant, where Texans log in once to link credentials, store payment methods, receive renewal reminders, and complete transactions from a single dashboard. On average over the last few months, about 7,000 Texans sign up for a TxT account every day. Since its inception, the platform has facilitated more than 29.6 million transactions. The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) manages the Texas. gov program including the TxT platform, which Deloitte develops and maintains under contract. The goal is to increase ease of use for Texans across the state.
“DIR’s vision is to transform how Texas government serves Texans, which includes helping the state deliver more accessible and efficient services,” said Tony Sauerhoff, DIR Executive Director and State of Texas Chief Information Officer.
“With the TxT platform, our focus is on making government services easier for Texans to access and use, saving time and money for all involved.”
Transactions through the TxT platform span a growing set of high-volume services across state government, including driver license and ID services through the Texas Department of Public Safety, vehicle registration through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, boat registration through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and massage licensing through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. As additional services and features are added, TxT is consolidating how Texans interact with state government, shifting routine transactions away from disparate agency systems and onto a single, consolidated platform.
Users can access services through TxT’s mobile app or a web browser instead of visiting an office. Texans who use the app approve of its convenience, with about 93% of surveyed users reporting satisfaction. The app currently holds ratings of 4.9 out of 5 on Apple’s App Store and 4.8 out of 5 on Google Play. “It took me under 10 minutes to get registration done, all from the phone and in my own time,” one user wrote in a review.
Users and agencies alike save time and money when transactions occur through the TxT platform instead of in person. A planned update later this year will expand access to out-of-state users by allowing individuals 18 and older without a Texas driver’s license or state ID to create a TxT account after completing identity verification. Additional planned updates include barcode scanning during sign-up, faster integration of government services, and improved digital accessibility for Texans of all abilities.
For more information about TxT, including to create an account, visit the state’s official website at Texas by Texas | Texas.gov.
June is going to be a busy month for the airwaves and the club. The biggest event will be the ARRL Field Day June 27 and 28, 2026. FCARC will set up at the Bois D'Arc Creek Cowboy Church beside their arena and operate for the roughly 24hour event, and we invite you to stop by and see what we do.
ARRL Field Day theme this year is Amateur Radio: A National Resource - highlighting the many ways wireless technology connects people near and far. The event is part picnic, campout, emergency comms practice, contest and FUN! Our goal is to contact all 50 states as well as places beyond.
Fannin County Amateur Radio Club is affiliated with American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the National Association for Amateur Radio in the US. We meet the third Saturday each month at 9 and welcome visitors. We can be seen demonstrating operations at places like Bonham State Park, Sam Rayburn House, Heritage Day or simply radio in the park as we practice remotely. We provide communication in emergencies when regular communication is not available. Follow us on Facebook or our website www.k5frc.org.
Sarah Richardson KI5PZF
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept submittals for the following for multiple office locations.
1) RFP 2026-003 - Request for Proposals for Janitorial Services
Specifications may be obtained from:
Lee Swafford
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 3:00 p.m., June 17, 2026, or said submissions will not be considered. Submittals shall be opened on June 17, 2026 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 or accept any and all proposals.
6/2/26
Custodian Applications are available online at leonardisd.net or may be picked up at Leonard ISD Administration, #1 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas 75452. Please send your resume to days@leonardisd.net
Property ID 74880 ( 802 W Market St ; Open Abstract, 348 S Erwin )
Rezoning Request from a Single Family Residential to a Manufactured Home District
A public hearing to consider this requested modification will be held at:
Date: June 9, 2026
I need to make some changes to our advertisement please. Can you remove Daycare Worker and Seasonal Groundskeeper for me?
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Location: Lyday Hall 540 6th St Honey Grove, Tx 75446
6/2/26
5/5/26
Texoma Community Center (TCC) is soliciting for Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract with an accounting firm to complete a governmental audit. Local Mental Health Authority experience preferred. Detailed instructions for the sealed proposal are available for download at www.texomacc.org in the About Us drop down menu, located in the TCC Contracts tab. The deadline for submission of sealed proposal is 10:00 AM, Monday, June 8, 2026. Names of the Bidders will be read at 10:00 AM. Texoma Community Center reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality in bids received. Questions? Renea Dennington, Contracts Specialist at contracts@texomacc. org or 903-957-4857.
5/26/26
The Fannin Central Appraisal District is accepting proposals from qualified cleaning companies for janitorial services at its office building located at 831 W. State Hwy 56, Bonham, TX 75418.
Proposal packets with detailed information and specifications may be picked up during normal business hours at the Fannin Central Appraisal District office. For additional information, contact Sara Felke at 903-583-8701 ext. 100 or email sfelke@fannincad.org.
Proposals must be submitted by June 22, 2026, by 4:30 p.m.
The Fannin Central Appraisal District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The City of Dodd City, Texas, has received a request from Texas Monarch Properties and Management, LLC, (“Monarch”), to Replat approximately five (5±) acres of land: Generally Bound on the South by Highway 56/East Sam Rayburn Rd.; N. Sulphur St. on the East; White Oak St. on the West; and Fourth Street on the North; City of Dodd City, Texas.
5/26/26
Notice of Public Hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission (City Council as Planning & Zoning Commission) and the City Council: Notice is hereby given that the City of Dodd City, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June, 18, 2026; and FURTHER, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing starting at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, June, 18, 2026. At such times, the Commission and the City Council will receive input, consider, and potentially act on a Rezoning Request from “Monarch”, owner of the following Tracts of Land: Generally, Being: 5± acres of land located in Dodd City, Fannin County, Texas. All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land situated in the City of Dodd City, Fannin County, Texas, and being all of Lots 3, 4 and 5 and part of Lots 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Block 1 and all of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Block 16 of the Original Town of Dodd City, an addition to Fannin County as recorded in Volume V, Page 545 of the Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas, and part of two 20’ wide alleys located in said Block 1, and between said Block 1, and said Block 16, that were abandoned by the City of Dodd City in Ordinance No. 2026-03-19 on March 19, 2026, and being part of the land described in a Deed to Paul Wayne Bridges as recorded in Volume 750, Page 681, and in Volume 750, Page 658, of the Land Records of Fannin County, Texas. All citizens are invited, but not required, to participate in these Public Hearings. The Request to Rezone the “MONARCH”, Property is available upon request at City Hall. Jackey Lackey, 903-505-8517. Jackey Lackey, Mayor Pro-tem
Pub: 06/02/26
6/2/26
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 26th - June 30th. Breakfast will be available from 7:30-8:00 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.
The Fannin County Leader Deadline is Thursdays @ Noon
