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Fannin County Commissioners Meeting
• 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Discussions Lead To Another Deadline Meeting Scheduled For Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. By Tim Meek The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM for a special meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court to Hear comments regarding the Proposed 2026-2027 Fannin County Budget. Quorum was established with all 4 Commissioners and Judge Cunningham present. Attendance at start of meeting was 18 citizens present with 76 participating on ZOOM. Judge Cunningham commented in the special hearing “I’ll start out by saying that we’ve got a bad budget. Football Politics. It’s not based on need, it’s based on greed. Continue to reward complicity. This year, like last year, the county judge’s budget’s being cut. This will directly affect my ability to look after the county’s interests and protect our citizens. Unfortunately, this is an apparent goal of certain individuals sitting here with me today. I think in the end, the truth will out.” At 9:00 the regular Commissioner’s Court began. 5. Public Forum. County resident Jason Walker spoke in Public Forum “We’ve heard a lot from that side of the bench there, about how transparent we want to be, and doing what’s best for Fannin County. So, I hope we see that our judge does that moving forward in these next few months, and I think one good way that we could be fully transparent and do what’s best for the county. We should not fight at all the release of the grand jury testimony and stuff. If we want to be transparent, let everybody see it, don’t fight it, save the county some money, and do what you continue to try to tell us you do, is what’s best for Fannin County, and be transparent, because that’ll accomplish both in one strike. You shouldn’t fight that. Don’t cost the taxpayers monies fighting your legal battles. Save us some money. Be transparent.” Molly Hayes of Tulip also addressed the Court “I just want to encourage the court to step up. Pat Fallon was here Friday evening. And it was pretty embarrassing. Our only elected officials to greet him were the Judge, Mr. Skotnik, and the Mayor of Savoy. Nobody, none of the commissioners, current or elected was here. The newly elected judge was not here. It was the perfect time to meet and greet our United States official that represents our district. It’s embarrassing when you are not here to greet officials. You are always saying you do more than road work. Then you need to step up. You need to come, and you need to make connections. We need outside connections to help us in this county. We need them desperately right now, because some of the Commissioners have failed. Our budget is a perfect example. We need outside help.” ROUTINE ITEMS: 6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved 7. Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) County Clerk. Approved Fannin County Clerk Jenny Garner addressed the court and reported that the county meetings were five years behind when she took office. “I had absolutely no idea that was true when I took office. I have diligently worked, and
over the course of the last 12 months or so, we have produced minutes for over 4 years worth of that time, and we are continuing to try to get those completely caught up, while we also try to keep current minutes. One of the reasons that this was in this condition was because Tammy Bigger had been overextended so badly trying to run elections without enough personnel and trying to handle everything that needed to be done in the county clerk’s office. We still have part of 2025, and then some of 2026 that are, you know, still in progress.” 8. Emergency Medical Services Report for July 2026 – County Judge for Matt Brown of Allegiance. Matt Brown of Allegiance Mobile Health reported for July 2026: 166 transports, total of 202 calls, average response time was 12:38, longest response time was 32:41. 9. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in July 2026; $45,509.70 – County Judge (for JP 1) Report only 10. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 in July 2026; $14,476.40 – County Judge (for JP 2) Report only 11. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 in July 2026; $8,853.60 – County Judge (for JP 3) Report only 12. Report of monies received by the District Clerk office in July 2026; $28,028.51 – County Judge (for District Clerk) Report only 13. Report of monies received by the County Clerk office in July 2026; All Courts, $24,357.25 and Land Records, $36,074.00 – County Clerk Report only 14. Approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for July 2026 – County Treasurer. Approved 15. A p p r o v e Treasurer’s Investment Report for July 2026 – County Treasurer Approved 16. Approve release of the below securities from Legend Bank – County Treasurer Approved DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS: 17. Status updates pertaining to the External Audit Findings of BrooksWatson & Co for Fannin County – County Auditor. Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple reported “Some of the findings we’ve already corrected, and some are still in process.” 18. Discussion regarding County Road mileage – Commissioner Precinct 4. Commissioner Kopf stated “it seems like our mileage that we’re reporting does not meet what we had before. And, so I’m sure it had something to do with the census, and our miles changed. I thought maybe we needed to have a workshop, maybe, to get together and see what all roads that each one of us are taking care of, so we can total it up and get at least an accurate count.” A special workshop has been scheduled for Monday August 24, 2026 @ 10:30 AM. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS: 19. Discussion and possible action to approve extension of Fannin County Burn – Emergency Management/
The bi-weekly Fannin County Commissioners meeting is recorded on video via Zoom. This recording also includes an audio transcript to the right so you are able to read what was actually said and the details/discussions of each agenda item. The length of the meetings makes it unfeasible to report every comment made on every agenda item. Scan this QR code with your phone camera and it will link you to the Fannin County Commissioners Court Audio and transcribed Recordings. Tim You can also go to: https://www.co.fannin.tx.us/ Click on the link that says Commissioners’ Court Meetings
Fire Marshal. A 30 day extension was approved for the burn ban. 20. Discussion and possible action regarding renewal of the Disaster Declaration for Gober MUD for two weeks – Emergency Management/ Fire Marshal. Approved 21. Discussion and possible action to approve entering an agreement with Everbridge, Inc. for public safety communication services; $10,000 per year Emergency Management/ Fire Marshal. Approved 22. Discussion and possible action to approve using up to $4,000 from Contingency for a new Motorola Radio for Constable PCT 2; a portion of the radio to be paid from Constable Precinct 2 – Purchasing Agent This item was passed on as a radio was located for the Constable. 23. Discussion and possible action to approve the State-mandated Cybersecurity and AI Training Certification of Completion by Fannin County employees and submit to the State – I.T. Director Approved 24. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a Special Exception request on CR 3635 in Ladonia to reduce road frontage from 100’ to 60’ on one lot concerning Property ID#s R000144286 and R000110656 – Development Services Director. Approved 25. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a Change in Zoning application from A&R, Agriculture and Ranching District to RE, Rural Estate Single Family District on CR 2980; Property ID# R000142692 - Development Services Director. Approved 26. Discussion and possible action to approve releasing remaining $50,000 bond for Bois d’Arc Shores Development – Development Services Director. Approved 27. Discussion and possible action to approve replat of lots #28 and #29 of the Lake Bonham Subdivision, Phase 2 on CR 2607 in Precinct 4; Property ID#s R000101091 and R000101092 – Development Services Director. Approved 28. Discussion and possible action to approve Order closing CR 4944 in Precinct 2 – Commissioner Precinct 2. Approved 29. Discussion and possible action to approve rescheduling the September 1, 2026 Commissioners Court – Commissioner Precinct 2. Commissioners approved rescheduling to August 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 30. Discussion and possible action to approve Land Use Agreement between citizen and Precinct 3 – Commissioner Precinct 3. Approved 31. Discussion and possible action regarding keeping County Judge’s part-time assistant position through December 2026 – County Judge. This item was passed on with no motion and no vote. The Judge will not retain a part time assistant through December 2026. Judge Cunningham responded “I want everybody to see this. Truth will out.” 32. Discussion and possible action to approve 2026-2027 Positions and Salaries – County Auditor. Commissioner Kopf stated
“I don’t like to have to balance the budget that’s not balanced, or approving the budget that’s not balanced. We’re gonna be in the red. But… You know, this is a difficult time for me. In the 4 years that I’ve been in office, this is one of the more difficult ones. Because we are coming up short. And I don’t like that. How much money, Alicia, right now, today?” Auditor Alicia Whipple responded that the current budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 has the county $1,078,698.25 in the red. Agenda items 32,33,34 and 35 were passed on. The Commissioner Court will hold a special meeting to make final budget decisions at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 33. Discussion and possible action to adopt Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fannin County Budget – County Judge. Judge Cunningham spoke “I think the one item that’s out there still. As, we have looked at needing $250,000 for legal expense, because of where we find ourselves. With our insurance pool, or our risk pool, not covering us, because our… one of our officials had joined in a possible lawsuit against the county. Okay? That cut off our risk pool coverage. So the county’s gonna have to come up with that money themselves. And you sit here and you go, why does the county need to come up with that money itself? Because there are a lot of things that are privileged and need to be protected. And it’s the county’s job to make certain those goals are accomplished. I’m not going to go into them as I sit here in the room, that’s something for discussion in the courtroom later, but I’m telling you that $250,000 is not something that is speculative. It’s going to be a real cost in all probability.” Commissioner Waggoner stated “We’ve got until September the 30th to figure this out, but I think we need to do some cutting on this budget before we approve it.” The Commissioner Court will hold a special meeting to make final budget decisions at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 Item Passed On 34. Discussion and possible action to adopt Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Debt Rate of 0.045293 for Fannin County – County Auditor. Item Passed On 35. Discussion and possible action to adopt the 2026 Tax Rate of 0.384549 for Fannin County –
County Judge. Item Passed On OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen. 37. Construction; Courthouse repairs and Justice Center – County Judge. The District Clerk has moved into the Justice
Center. The DA and County Clerk hope to move in August 25 however there are still issues getting all the required keys. EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED: No Action Executive Session was held. Adjourn
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Bonham 2025 alum Hunter Horton will run again for Dallas Baptist University men's cross country. The Patriots' 2026 roster notes Horton as a sophomore. As a freshman, he vied in five meets, tops place-wise being taking 27th in the Southwestern Showdown 8K on Oct. 18, 2025, per his bio on dbupatriots.com. He began his DBU career by posting a 16:04.6 on Sept. 5, 2025, in the Gerald Ritchey Invitational 5K, taking 49th. The Patriots will begin their 2026 schedule on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Gerald Richey UTA Invitational in Arlington, Texas.
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Leah Stoy (12). Photo by Rich Hilliard
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LEONARD -- Class 3A Leonard in 2025 produced its best volleyball campaign in its almost quarter century of having the sport. Last season, the Lady Tigers -- with 34 victories -- recorded their most wins in a single season and first postseason triumph en route to their inaugural area-round advance. Another standout Emma Houser (5). Trinity Newby (11). Olivia Aylor (7). Ava Flowers (8). season seems likely. Photo by Rich Hilliard Photo by Rich Hilliard Photo by Rich Hilliard Photo by Rich Hilliard Numerous all-district award recipients return from that historic squad, including sophomore Leah Stoy who in 2025 shared the 11-3A Server of the Year Superlative. Junior Ava Flowers and sophomore Olivia Aylor are also back, after each earning a first-team alldistrict selection last season. Senior Bella Neaville, a second-team selection, as well as juniors Emma Houser and Avery Ross, each being an honorable mention, also return. Having head coach Lindsay Carter Giles again at Leonard's helm for a third-straight season also gives the Lady Tigers consistency on the sideline as well. Leonard plays host to Bells to start now 10-3A action on Sept. 8, completing non-district action with play Sept. 3-5 in the KSA Hawaii Varsity Leonard head coach Lindsay Carter Giles (horizontal striped shirt) speaks to Olivia Aylor (7), Ava Flowers, Leah Stoy (12), Tournament. Bella Neaville (14), Trinity Newby, Avery Ross (9), Avery Eaves (13) and the other Lady Tigers on Aug. 11 during a non-district volleyball season opener played in Leonard. Photo by Rich Hilliard
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Press Release - The Bonham Rotary Club held their weekly meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 12 noon, at the First Methodist Church Family Life Center. Laurie Blake was in charge of the program and she invited Chief Appraiser of the Fannin Central Appraisal District Tylene Gamble to speak. She spoke about the structure of the appraisal district. There are actually 2 boards. One is the Appraisal Board and it cannot be involved with evaluations, etc. The other is the Appraisal Review Board and it has no authority over budget, etc. This board determines accurate appraisals when a resolution cannot be made. She also spoke about bees. She receives many questions about agricultural exemption about bees. All other ag exemptions require 10 acres and an ag project but bees only require a minimum of 5 acres and 6 live colonies. Gamble also explained that with new growth that FanPictured L-R: Bonham Rotary Club President Corey Fagan, Fan- nin County is experiencing right now there are more roll nin Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Tylene Gamble, back tax situations when property sells. Fannin Central Appraisal District Deputy Chief Appraiser Chris- One interesting statistic she gave is that 62% of taxes tie Ussery and Bonham Rotarian Laurie Blake. are paid by homeowners. She stated that Fannin County Photo courtesy of Tommie Sue Turner needs more industry for tax relief for homeowners.
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Attention Fannin County And...Did You Know? Citizens of Fannin County have a voice also. We welcome Letters to the Editor on topics that Elected Officials would be of concern and interest to the community. The decision to publish is left to the Editor
All Fannin County Commissioners and elected officials are invited and encouraged to submit updates from their Precinct or County Office weekly, bi-weekly or quarterly. Publication is free as a service to Fannin County residents to keep the voters informed. Please e-mail them to fcleditor2020@gmail.com or fcltimmeek@gmail.com
and Management. We do not allow personal attacks on individuals, that’s what Face Book is for. If a process is broken, you have a strong opinion, or something is just dead wrong, e-mail us a letter and sign your name. Un-signed letters will not be published. Letters 400 words or less are published for FREE. Please e-mail them to fcleditor2020@gmail.com or fcltimmeek@gmail.com
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By Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham
Transparency is key to good government. This is particularly true when it comes to spending. Taxpayer dollars should be spent wisely. Unless as an investment in the future, debt should not be incurred. Budgeting is key to this process. Unfortunately, Fannin County government has failed in this regard. Our proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027 is a bad budget. Over the last half of my four-year term as County Judge, Fannin County spending has gotten out of hand. Backroom deals between our Commissioners seem to control the process. Dollars have been and are being wasted. Our budgeting process represents porkbarrel politics at its worst. Money is being used to buy support. The budget information below sheds a light on the problem. This information compares the County’s Increase/Decrease in amounts budgeted for the fiscal years 2024-2025 (“2025”), 2025-2026 (“2026”), and 2026-2027 (“2027”). The numbers speak for themselves. Be aware that the proposed budget, if adopted, will place the County approximately a million dollars in the red. Can we hold government accountable?
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Doris Ann Mills
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Patsy Reece Galloway, a longtime resident of Tyler, Texas, passed away on August 11,2026, in Austin, Texas. She was born February 27, 1936, in Honey Grove, Texas, to James Sherwood Reece and Jessie Irene Reece. Known to family and friends as Pat, she was a member of Pollard United Methodist Church in Tyler. She was previously a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church, where she was active in United Methodist Women. Pat earned her B.A. in History from East Texas State College in Commerce, Texas, in 1958. When her husband’s work took them to North Dakota, she was hired as an elementary school teacher in Tioga. She later credited that experience, and the enthusiasm of her students, with encouraging her to pursue a career in education. After relocating to Tyler, Pat returned to East Texas State University to obtain her teaching certification and later pursued graduate studies in library science. She taught at T.J. Austin Elementary School for three years before becoming the school librarian at Clarkston Elementary School in 1978. A natural teacher, Pat was passionate about reading and children’s literature and devoted her career to sharing that enthusiasm with generations of students. In 1988, she was selected as Teacher of the Year in recognition of her accomplishments and dedication to her students. She retired from Tyler Independent School District in 1998. Pat had a lifelong interest in history and genealogy. She was a member of the Mary Tyler Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also an active member and officer of the East Texas Genealogical Society and served as editor of its publication, The Quarterly. Above all, Pat was a warm and caring person who was treasured by her family and friends. Her kindness, curiosity, and love of learning touched the lives of those who knew her and the many students she taught throughout her career. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, James Sherwood and Jessie Irene Reece, and her sister, Sara Ann Reece. She is survived by her son, James Reece Galloway of Austin; her daughter, Susan Downman and husband David of Austin; her aunt, Esther Buchanan of Double Oak; and several close cousins. A graveside service will be held on September 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pollard United Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas, or to the Oakwood Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 96, Honey Grove, Texas 75446. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit www.coopersorrells.com
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Doris Ann Mills, 71, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2026, at Focused Care of Odessa. She was born on June 21, 1955, in Idabel, Oklahoma, to Kenneth Davis and Alice Breedlove Davis. Doris dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a registered nurse. Her career reflected her caring nature and desire to help those around her. Doris married her beloved husband, Johnny Mills, on January 3, 2000, in Odessa, Texas. Together they made their home in Odessa, Texas, where they shared and created cherished memories together. She is preceded in death by her father Kenneth Davis and nephew Evan Brown. Doris is survived by her beloved husband, Johnny Mills of Odessa; sons, Scotty Hill and wife Carrie of Kentucky, and David Hill and wife Melissa of Odessa; daughter, Donna Flippo of Missouri; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; mother, Alice Davis of Bonham; sisters, Susan Ashlock of Bonham and Sandy Freeman of Lake Creek, Texas; along with other extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Visitation for family and friends was held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham on Monday, August 24, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Funeral services immediately followed at 10:00 a.m. Bro. Cody Nelson officiated. Doris was laid to rest at Windom Cemetery following the service. Serving as pallbearers were Scotty Hill, David Hill, Douglas Hill, Benny Craig Taylor, and John Freeman. Doris will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Honey Grove Inspires New Texas Novel
By Ruby Sloane When I first began writing Suzanne's Locket, I knew I wanted to tell a story about lifelong friendship, family, and the memories that quietly shape our lives. What I didn't know was where that story belonged. Then I found Honey Grove. Over the summer, my husband and I have had the privilege of spending time in your community researching the novel. We explored the library archive room, visited with longtime residents, walked the downtown streets, and listened to stories that simply cannot be found in history books. One of the greatest gifts was spending time with local historian, educator, and
Honey Grove First Lady, Mrs. Barbara Caffee. Her memories of Honey Grove during the 1950s and 1960s, along with the remarkable resources preserved by the library and local preservation efforts, helped bring an entire generation to life for me. Those conversations reminded me that history isn't just found in documents—it's found in the people who choose to remember and share it. As the story developed, Honey Grove became much more than a setting. It became one of the novel's central characters. Suzanne's Locket follows Kennedy Morgan as she returns to Honey Grove during a crossroads in her own life. While exploring her grandmother's attic, she discovers a small gold locket engraved with the words Friends Forever and a photograph of her grandmother standing beside a young woman Kennedy has never seen before. Curious about the mysterious friend, Kennedy asks her grandmother about the
photograph and is drawn into a remarkable story of friendship, love, heartbreak, and resilience spanning more than sixty years. Quietly, and without her grandmother's knowledge, Kennedy begins searching for the missing friend, hoping to reunite two lives separated by time and circumstance. Although the novel is a work of fiction, readers familiar with Honey Grove will recognize the warmth of a close-knit community, the value of preserving local history, and the timeless spirit that makes smalltown Texas such a special place to call home. It has been an honor to learn from so many generous people who welcomed us with open arms and shared their stories. My hope is that Suzanne's Locket not only entertains readers but also celebrates the heritage, resilience, and enduring friendships that have long been part of Honey Grove's story. Suzanne's Locket will be released on October 3, 2026, with me joining the Honey Grove community during Davy Crockett Day to celebrate the novel's launch. I look forward to visiting with readers, sharing the story behind the book, and thanking the town that inspired it. More information is available at www.rubysloaneauthor. com/suzanneslocket
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COLLECTOR’S ESTATE SALE Thursday, August 27 • 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 28 • 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29 • 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 1105 Star Street, Bonham, TX 75418 A collector’s estate featuring a variety of unique finds and treasures. Come early for the best selection! Grab a Friend and Bring Them with you. Parking is Slim so Please make sure you are mindful of others. Thank you
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ramp nearby. Onboard, the male operating the boat switched places with a female subject bePier Pressure fore switching again once they Two Polk County game wardens approached the dock. When were patrolling Lake Livingston the wardens contacted the male when they began watching a subject, they detected a strong vessel as it approached a boat smell of alcohol. A standard field sobriety test was conducted, and the male was arrested for Boating While Intoxicated. His charges were enhanced to FOR SALE a Class A misdemeanor due to V-18 All Fish Tracker with 90HP Opti Max Mer- this being his second intoxication offense. Charges are pendcury ing. New trolling motor
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Casey Hall landed this beast of a Red! He always has the best stories to tell! Nice job man!! (photo courtesy of 82 Bait & Tackle) SEND YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcltimmeek@gmail.com or text to 903-227-5702 for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page. Texoma Report Aug 16. Bass, Striped Fair on live shad, sassy shad, slabs around channels, main lake, points, river channel. Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Fair on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, punch bait around below the dam, docks, river channel, river mouth. Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Fair on caddis flies, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, rocks, standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been okay. Striper are being caught on live shad and trolling sassy shad. They are being caught in between the Roosevelt and railroad bridge. As well as near Washita point and the islands. Catfish are being caught near baited holes, and cleaning stations with punch bait and cut bait. Crappie are being caught around Bridges with brush and round dock with the brush piles. Report submitted by Garrett Beam (Game Warden Marshall County) There will be a brief pause in Texas weekly fishing reports. Details are being finalized to bring you the best fishing hole information in Texas. (TPWD)
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CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham. Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346
GRACE METHODIST CHURCH BONHAM A GLOBAL METHODIST CONGREGATION Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 12-18-1822:21 Nothing added. Nothing Subtracted. The Holy Bible in conservative Wesley Tradition Interested? Come Join us at Grace Methodist/Bonham 1205 Albert Broadfoot St. Bonham, TX Services - Sundays 10:15 a.m. For More information: info@bonhamgrace.com • 903-494-0227
Come, Lord Jesus
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas Our study through the Book of Daniel has brought us to the study of what the Bible says about the “end times,” or “eschatology.” I am reminded that in many churches throughout history you could hear the common greeting, “Maranatha.” It is the Greek word for “Come, Lord Jesus” and is the last verse of the Bible. In today’s world, we see the signs that seem to be pointing toward the imminent return of Jesus Christ. There’s so much happening in Israel and globally, and we
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3375 S o u t h h w y 121 - B o n h a m 903-583-1671 ● P a S t o r K e v i n L a n e Apostolic
New Life Holiness Church of Jesus Christ 210 Hamilton St, Trenton, TX 903-818-8412 Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ 107 N. Elm St. Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 227-6195
Assembly of God
First Assembly of God, Bonham 1650 N. Center Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5883 Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777 New Hope Assembly of God of Whitewright, TX Corner of Spruce & Bond 903-364-2150
Baptist
Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7038 Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413
Fannin County Baptist
Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX Iglesia Bautista Sublime Gracia 1713 Oriental St, Bonham, TX 75418 469-604-6040
Congregational
First Congregational Church-corner of Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
Episcopal Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 682-201-8795 Telephone, Texas 75488 The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas day Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 75446 (615) 448-8802 (972) 880-1412
Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Phone (903)367-7708 Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 583-7288 New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Christian
First Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750 Ravenna, Texas 75476
Lutheran
St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155
Methodist
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 TrenCross Point Baptist Church 22025 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt S. Hwy. 78 Leonard 214-551-4707 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas First United Methodist Church of BonHoney Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 75476 (903) 583-9546 ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Grace Methodist Church 583-8679 2430 Albert Broadfoot, Bonham Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 903-494-0227 Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 Marvin United Methodist Church Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377 Whitewright, Texas Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM Mulberry United Methodist Church, and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508 Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Faith Independent Baptist Church Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 McKenzie United Methodist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-818-7312 Union Baptist Church 682 CR 1105 PO 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455 Box 118 Ravenna,TX 75476 First Baptist Church of Bailey Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 Windom United Methodist Church (903) 583-0732 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987 West Shady Grove Baptist Church Center Bonham, Texas 75418 Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX 903-583-8519 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215
St. Paul CME Church 801 E. 6th St. Bonham, TX 75418 903-864-8768
Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 Virginia Point United Methodist Church First Baptist Church of Honey Grove 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX Catholic PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th Non-Denominational (903)378-2768 & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 Golden Gospel Church 4435 County First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas Pastor East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 Robbins (903) 486-2145 Pastor Lightfoot Church of Christ (903)367-7038 (469) 432-7007 First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250
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. First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606 Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322(903)359-6683 290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447 First Baptist Church of Randolph Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996 (903)583-6900 Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box Bonham 903 583 3989 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160 Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484 First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 Oak Ridge Church of Christ 10368 E FM (903)989-2319 1550 Ladonia, Texas 75449 903 583 0849
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
Presbyterian
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
Savoy Church of Christ First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727 P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 United Pentecostal Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378
Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX 903-449-0180
Church of God
Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655 Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007
United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054
Prayer for Fannin County If you would like to join others in regular prayer for FanninCounty,you are Welcome: 2nd Tues., 3rd Tues., 4th Tues., 5th Tues. @ Noon. Bonham Historic Depot, 1 N. Center Street, Bonham. For more info: Text Sharon Terry, 903-227-3834.
the Lord’s return. Titus 2:13 calls us to be “waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our Great and Savior Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:20 points out that, “our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” So today, as we gather, we wait eagerly while still keeping our focus on the command to “make disciples.” Get ready by repenting of your sin and confessing Jesus as Lord. Then, STAY READY!
renewed courage. He also gives us the endurance to keep on keeping on when our journey is difficult. God doesn’t remove our difficulties immediately (see 2 Corinthians 12:7-9), He gives us the strength to keep faithfully moving forward through it. If there has ever been a time in your life where you feel like you have been waiting for a long time, this verse reminds you that time spent waiting upon the Lord is never wasted time. He strengthens us while we wait upon Him. In 1953, Stuart Hamblen wrote this classic song that comes from the message in this verse. “Teach me, Lord, to wait down on my knees, Till in your own good time
you answer my pleas. Teach me not to rely on what others may do, But to wait in prayer for an answer from you.” “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings as eagles; They shall run, and not grow weary; They shall walk, and not faint. Teach me, Lord, teach me, Lord, to wait.” If you are looking for a home church, we invite you to come visit us, and be a part of our church family and worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday!
Maranatha! Lyn and Lissa
Teach Me, Lord, to Wait
Hello everyone!
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are witnessing events that seem to align with biblical prophecy, shaping the world in ways that hint toward a one-world government. Jesus spoke of the days leading up to His return, notably in Matthew 24 and 25, giving specific signs to watch for. That being said, people through the ages have felt just as strongly about the signs of their times pointing toward the imminent return of Jesus. I believe God has intentionally worded Biblical prophecy to cause each generation to live with a constant expectancy of
This week’s devotion comes from Isaiah 40:31. This is a very powerful promise about trusting in the Lord whenever we are weary, discouraged, or waiting on Him to move in our lives. When we wait upon the Lord, we are trusting in Him rather than throwing in the towel or relying on our own strength. This is a demonstration of patience, prayer, and faith. Next, we see that God gives us renewed spiritual strength when our own strength is running low. God can lift us up above circumstances that seem difficult and overwhelming, which gives us a higher perspective and a greater,
Bro. Josh Stevenson
The Exclusive Cross
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
One of the greatest demands of Christ is the commandment found in Luke 9:23; The Lord “said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” The condition that Jesus laid down is dogmatic, intolerant, mandatory, and eternally critical. Matthew records the words of the Lord, “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad” (Matthew 12:30). The emphasizes that you are either “IN” or “OUT”, there is not in between. The Son of God declared, “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and despise the other” (Luke 16:13). Jesus gave no “IFs”, “ANDs”, or “BUTs”. Jesus said “whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my
disciple” (Luke 14:27) and “whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:33). The Cross calls for death. We must die to “self”, “sin”, and “society”. Crosses are costly. Our three problems are “me”, “myself”, and “I”. We must die to all three. Light weight views of the Cross make weak Christians. The Cross must not be compromised. The Christian life is not always easy and happy. We must pay the price, die to ourselves, and give up our rights to ourselves? JESUS IS LORD! Paul reminded Christians, “ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's” (1 Corinthians 6:20). We must admit to being lost sinners and place our obedient faith in HIM. We must live the gospel. It is declared that “they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:14). When Christians “were scattered
abroad”, they “went everywhere preaching the word” (Acts 8:4). We know that we must believe in God, “But without faith it is impossible to please him” (Hebrews 11:6). We also need to know that God believes in us. The power to live the epistles is found in the accounts of the Cross found in accounts of the gospel; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. We need to remember that we are pardoned, not paroled and we are not saved to live as convicts. We must never forget that God lives in us “to will and to work, for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13). Christians must become “vessels unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work” (2 Timothy 2:20). We, as individuals, must develop and maintain our relationship with God. We cannot afford to live in doubt and visit our faith, we must LIVE IN FAITH and ABANDON OUR DOUBT.
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Fannin Master Gardener Daffodil Bulbs Project By Lauri Blake Each spring for over twenty years, a mass planting of daffodils blooms bright yellow in the right of way in front of the Keene homestead. Daffodils are the harbinger of spring. The idea began after David Keene received a card from a person who routinely passed by his property and enjoyed his mass planting of daffodil bulbs. And this was not the first such note David has received from someone letting him know what joy and happiness his daffodils were spreading! The next step was to identify an organization which shared the vision and knew the beauty of mass plantings of daffodils. Mr. Keene provided seed money, or more correctly stated, bulb money for the project. The Fannin Master Gardeners learned of his idea and got to work crafting a plan. This is how the Daffodil Bulbs Project began here in Fannin County! At this time, seven cities in Fannin County have agreed to join in the daffodil bulbs project after learning about the opportunity. What is involved? The participating city identifies
where in their city they want a “mass” planting of daffodil bulbs and provide assistance throughout the planning and planting effort. A “mass” planting for our project is one hundred fifty daffodil bulbs. The Fannin Master Gardeners provide knowledge about daffodils and coordinate the ordering and planting of the bulbs. As of this date, the following cities and organizations are participating: The City of Bonham, Ector Beautification Association, City of Honey Grove in conjunction with the Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce and Honey Grove Beautification Association, City of Leonard, City of Savoy, City of Trenton, and City of Windom. The daffodil bulbs were ordered and have arrived this week. Coordination of schedules to plant the bulbs will follow and all bulbs will be planted no later than mid September 2026. The Daffodil Bulbs Project has inspired two additional activities. First is an educational component of the Fannin Master Gardener winter gardening class which will be about
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Property ID 74876 (209 Martin St Honey Grove, Tx 75446) Board of Adjustment - Variance on Setback for Carport construction A public hearing to consider the request to make this modification will be held at Date: September 8, 2026 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Lyday Hall 540 6th St Honey Grove, Tx 75446
CITY OF DODD CITY NOTICE OF WATER & SEWER RATE & FEE CHANGE AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 13, 2026, THE CITY OF DODD CITY, TEXAS, AMENDED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY REVISING THE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE SCHEDULE OF FEES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR EACH INSTANCE OF 8/25/26 VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A REPEAL AND SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2026, SEPTEMBER 2026, BILLING. A copy of the Ordinance and Rate Schedule can be obtained at City Hall & on the City’s Website: www.cityofdoddcity. org. Jackey Lackey, Mayor Pro-tem. Pub: 08/25/2026
City Of Trenton, Texas Public Hearing Notice 2026-2027 Proposed Budget The City of Trenton will hold a public hearing to receive comments from the public regarding the PROPOSED annual 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget on Wednesday September 9, 8/25/26 2026 at 6:00 PM at Trenton City Hall located at 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, TX in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 102. The budget will raise more total property tax than last year’s budget by $114,320 or 16.45%, and of that amount $74,603 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review at the Trenton City Hall during normal business hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SOUTHWEST FANNIN SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS DISINFECTION BUILDING PROJECT – CR 4909 General Notice Southwest Fannin Special Utility District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Disinfection Building Project – CR 4909 B009768.001-DS Bids for the construction of the Project will be received by Southwest Fannin Special 8/25/26 Utility District at the office of the Engineer, Dunaway located at 118 Mckinney St., Farmersville, Texas 75442, until Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found on the following designated website: www.civcastusa.com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Dunaway, Jonathon T. Underwood, P.E., tunderwood@dunaway.com 118 Mckinney Street, Farmersville, Texas 75442 Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Bidding Documents are available on compact disc (as portable document format (PDF) files) for a non-refundable charge of $25.00, excluding overnight or express service. Alternatively, printed Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office either via in-person pick-up or via mail, upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment for the Bidding Documents. The non-refundable cost of printed Bidding Documents is $75.00 per set, payable to Dunaway, excluding overnight or express service. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A pre-bid conference will not be held. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: By: Title: Date:
Southwest Fannin Special Utility District John Keen Manager Tuesday, August 25, 2026
the selection, planting and care of bulbs. This is scheduled September 18, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Register for this class at https://2026fcmgwintergardening.eventbrite. com The second event is “The Bulb Hunter” Chris Wiesinger presenting an educational talk about southern bulb gardening at the Fannin County Fair, Friday October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The Fannin Master Gardeners are pleased to announce this event will be free to the public thanks to the generous support of our sponsors First United Bank, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, and Fannin Soil Water and Conservation District. A special thank you to our gracious hosts, the Fannin County Fair Board. There will be no charge to enter the fair that morning. Food trucks will be on site. Additional information will be posted at https://www.
facebook.com/fannincountymastergardeners. If you have any questions about the Daffodil Bulbs Project or the two additional thematically related activities, you may contact the Fannin Master Gardeners at FanninMasterGardeners@gmail.com Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider. The Texas A&M University system, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts Cooperating.
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A Joint Project of the Sam Rayburn House Historic Site and the Fannin County Historical Commission Celebrating America 250 with Spotlights of Fannin County Citizens Who Participated In or Witnessed Historical Events of the pilots of the squad that dropped food for Charlie and Jesse) all ended up living in Bonham, TX, by 1986, and Jesse married James’s sister. Charlie reached the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and became an instructor at the Marine Corps schools in Quantico, VA, as well as representing the Marines at A Gift from the Sky - Charles Holmes, left, and Jesse various Navy supply depots Nowlin, right, thank former Navy pilot James Denton, in the U.S. He later served center, for dropping the first fresh meat that they had in in Korea and Vietnam. He 44 months into the Japanese prison camp where they were retired in 1964, moved to Bonham, and worked at held at the end of war. Photo from the Bonham Daily Favorite enhanced by ChatGPT Wilshire Furniture. Charlie was a member of the 7th & Main Baptist Church in Bonham. In 1988, he travelled to Wake Island to help dedicate a memorial to 98 civilian workers who were forced into labor on the island for the Charles A. Holmes Jesse E. Nowlin James S. Denton Jr Japanese until they were executed in the Japanese took the island 1943. Charlie Holmes died By Margo McCutcheon, on December 23rd. Charlie, on September 5, 1990 and Educator, Sam Rayburn Jesse and others became is buried at Willow Wild House SHS prisoners of war (POWs) for Cemetery. the rest of WWII. The POWs Jesse Nowlin returned from Charles Holmes, James arrived in Shanghai, China, WWII to graduate from Denton, Jr. and Jesse where the Japanese had North Texas State University Nowlin occupying forces, on January and pursued a career in Three men who lived 24, 1942. They were held in mechanical engineering. He in Bonham had unique Woosong POW camp until was a member of the First connections from the Pacific December 3, 1942, when United Methodist Church Theatre of World War II. they went to the Klangwan of Bonham and a member Charles “Charlie” Ardon POW camp. of the Masonic Lodge. He Holmes was from Spur, TX, In May 1945, the POWs died on September 13, 1990 near Lubbock. During 1934, were placed in train boxcars and is buried at Willow Wild Charlie joined the Marine and sent to Peking (now Cemetery. Corps. Jesse E. Nowlin was Beijing), China, and about a James Denton, Jr. returned born in Leonard, TX. He month later, moved to Pusan, from the war and graduated and Charlie Holmes were Korea (now Busan, South from Texas Tech University, members of the Marine 1st Korea). Then, they went to later working with the Texas Defense Battalion, a unit Honshu, Japan’s main island. A&M Extension Service. He designed to defend Wake Charlie, Jesse, and the other died on November 11, 2009 Island in the central Pacific POWs were finally settled and is buried at Willow Wild Ocean where the Navy was in central Hokkiado, Japan’s Cemetery. creating a military outpost. northernmost island, to work This information was About 523 U.S. military in a coal mine. obtained from the Fannin Co., members from the Marines, James Sterling Denton, Jr., Texas GenWeb ( txfannin.org Navy, and Army were on who was raised in Telephone, ) and other online sources the island with about 1,150 TX, and graduated from including the National WWII civilian contractors. About Bonham High School, was Museum. The Sam Rayburn five hours after the Japanese a torpedo bomber pilot in House SHS presented this forces attacked Pearl the Navy, and was serving information at their 2025 Harbor around 8:00 a.m. on U.S.S. Kitkun Bay when Cemetery Walking Tour. For on December 7, 1941, they his squadron dropped food a copy of the 2025 Cemetery attacked Wake Island around rations to American POWs Walking Tour guide or for 12:00 p.m. on December at Hokkiado on September other information, contact 8th (because of the time 9, 1945. Allied rescue the Sam Rayburn House at difference). teams liberated the POWs (903) 583-5558 or email More than 400 civilian on September 16, 1945, Margo.McCutcheon@thc. contractors helped the the day before Charlie’s texas.gov American force defend Wake birthday. Charlie and Jesse Island for 16 days before (the POWs) and James (one
Notice Of Public Hearing City Of Leonard, Texas Proposed Fy 2026-2027 Budget Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Leonard, Texas, will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget on: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Leonard City Hall 111 W. Collin Street Leonard, Texas 75452 The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Any person may attend and may participate in the hearing. The City Council has proposed a property tax rate of $0.605934 per $100 of taxable value, which is equal to the City’s 2026 no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.605934 per $100 of taxable value. The City’s 2026 voter-approval tax rate is $0.613143 per $100 of taxable value. The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2026 tax year that will raise the same amount of property tax revenue for the City of Leonard from the same properties in both the 2025 tax year and the 2026 tax year. The proposed tax rate is not greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate. This means that the City of Leonard is not proposing to increase property taxes for the 2026 tax year. A copy of the proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget will be available for public inspection at Leonard City Hall, 111 W. Collin Street, Leonard, Texas, during regular business hours and on the City’s website at www.cityofleonard.net. CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS
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Fannin County Literacy Council ● Get your GED started today Press Release - In order to earn a GED, students must successfully pass four tests. The tests are English, Science, Social Studies, and
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each student is in the learning process, creating a plan to fit each individual student. The Fannin Literacy Council offer free GED classes
for adults from two locations. Classes are held each Saturday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Honey Grove Library, 500 North 6th
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Unconditional Love In 1963
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“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your god. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.” --Author Unknown Unconditional love as described by Webster is “not subject to conditions
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