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BONHAM, Texas — A longtime Bonham tradition is taking on a new life during the 40th Anniversary of Autumn in Bonham. On Saturday, October 3, residents and visitors of all ages are invited to walk, run or roll through local history during the Vive le Bois d’Arc Family 5K: A Historic Passport Tour. The 3.8-mile, non-timed route can be completed by bike or foot and combines outdoor activity, local history, and six of Bonham’s historic and cultural destinations into one familyfriendly adventure. Participants will begin by picking up a Vive Passport at Rider Check-In at the Roy V. Floyd Community Center, 1100 W. 5th St. Vive participants will be the final group to depart following the 8:00am Autumn in Bonham bicycle rally start, with flexible starts available through approximately 9:00am. From there, it’s time to collect, explore and discover Bonham. Participants will travel from stop to stop, learning a little local history

stamp at each of six locations: Powder Creek Park, Fannin County Museum of History, Fannin County Courthouse, Creative Arts Center, Sam Rayburn Museum Library, and Fort Inglish Village Museum. A Storybook Trail Rooted in Bonham One particularly special experience awaits at Powder Creek Park, where participants will follow a Storybook Trail featuring The Story of the Bois d’Arc: The Roots of Bonham, Texas. The new book was created through the passion and dedication of members of the Bonham community who believe its history is a story worth preserving. It explores the remarkable bois d’arc tree and its connections to the people, places, and traditions that helped shape Bonham, introducing readers to stories surrounding the bois d’arc tree and creek, Fort Inglish, Bailey Inglish, Fannin County, and the community that eventually became Bonham. Experiencing that story outdoors at Powder Creek Park adds another layer to the adventure, allowing families to learn about the roots of Bonham while traveling through the very community whose story the book tells. After visiting all six stops,

way through the official Autumn in Bonham finish line and then visit the Vive le Bois d’Arc Info Booth near Fort Inglish Museum. A stamp from every stop is required to complete the passport, which can be redeemed through 4:00 p.m. for a special finisher prize. Take Home a Little Piece of Vive For the first finishers, there is an extra-special piece of Bonham waiting at the end. Hoppy Farms Neighborhood Nurseries is sponsoring bois d’arc tree saplings for the first 20 passport holders to complete the route with all six stamps. The living souvenirs provide a fitting connection to everything participants will discover along the way— and an opportunity for the roots of Vive le Bois d’Arc to quite literally continue growing throughout the community. The Historic Passport Tour is open to all ages, and everyone who wants to participate may receive their own passport. The route can be completed by bike or foot, and helmets are required for all bicycle participants. Continued

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DC, Ector stay in 1A v'ball Top 10

By Rich Hilliard

Leonard became the first Fannin County varsity volleyball team to reach district play on Sept. 8. As a final preparation, the Lady Tigers finished third with a 4-2 record in the Oahu Volleyball Classic in Hawaii, held Sept. 3-5. Leonard reached District 10-3A action having already garnered 20 wins -- a year after setting a single-season school record for varsity victories with 34 in the sport in 2025.

Three Fannin County volleyball teams remained ranked in the Texas Girls Coaches Association's first September Top 25 polls. In Class 1A, Dodd City at No. 4 and Ector at No. 6 stayed in the Top 10 on Sept. 9, as its preparations for District 21-1A play in October continue. Meanwhile, Leonard at No. 20 also remained in the 3A poll, as District 10-3A plays commences this month.

En Route To Even-Better Encore: Lady Eagles in '26 looking likely to outdo historic '25 v'ball campaign

Ector's Adalynn Dederick (4) sets the ball on Sept. 4 during non-district volleyball played in Trenton.

Ector's Alana Mackey (1) blocks a return volley at the net on Sept. 4 during non-district volleyball played in Trenton.

Ector's Odette Cruz (13) looks to hit past a block attempt by Trenton's Kinley Bingham (11) on Sept. 4 during non-district volleyball played in Trenton, as Adalynn Dederick (4) watches.

Ector libero Audrey Arie (10) starts a return for the Lady Eagles, as head coach Dene' Adams (leftmost), Ainsley Greathouse (9) and Ella Laymance (rightmost) watch on Sept. 4 during non-district volleyball played in Trenton.

Ector's Aleea Wheeler (3) elevates in sync with a return volley at the net on Sept. 4 during non-district volleyball played in Trenton.

Ector's Cheyenne Beaty (7) rises at the net in sync with a return volley on Sept. 4 during non-district volleyball played in Trenton.

Ector's Ainsley Greathouse (9) serves on Sept. 4 during non-district volleyball played in Trenton.

Ector head volleyball coach Dene' Adams speaks to the Lady Eagles during a huddle on Sept. 4 during non-district volleyball played in Trenton. Story and photos by Rich Hilliard ECTOR -- A first-time trip to the volleyball regional quarterfinals in 2025 completed the best season in the then five-year history of the sport at Class 1A Ector. En route, the Lady Eagles recorded 22 wins -- another single-season school-best

in the sport -- including their first two postseason victories. It took Sulphur Bluff, a 1A regional finalist in 2025, to stop the Lady Eagles -- needing to rally after an opening set loss. Ector this season reached Labor Day having almost already surpassed that win total -- a month before

district play begins. A roster replete with 2025 superlative recipients and other all-district on-court selections has returned, as the Lady Eagles look for an encore -- or even more -- in 2026 Seniors Alana Mackey, the 21-1A Offensive Most Valuable Player; Audrey Arie, the Libero superlative;

Adalynn Dederick, the Setter/Server superlative recipient, as well as Dene' Adams, the Coach of the Year, are back. Additionally, first-team selections Aleea Wheeler, a senior; second-team recipient Odette Cruz, another senior; honorable mention Ella Laymance, a junior, and other veterans

had Ector ranked amongst the top teams in the last Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A/2A poll to start September. District play will commence on Oct. 2, as the Lady Eagles play host to Dodd City, as 21-1A this fall expands to four teams vying for the three available postseason berths.

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CLASS 3A-II LEONARD TIGERS Head Coach: Justin Dozier (5th season)

August August 28 Inspired Vision Acad. 0 - Bonham 60 28 Winnsboro 31 - Leonard 0 September September

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04 at Howe 55 - Bonham 13 11 Life Oak Cliff - Bonham 18 at Venus - Bonham 25 Pottsboro - Bonham

04 Honey Grove 34 - Leonard 7 11 at Pottsboro - Leonard 18 at Lindsay - Leonard 25 District Open Date*

04 at Leonard 7 - HG 34 11 at Quinlan Boles - HG 18 Paris Chisum - HG 25 Cooper - HG*

04 Linden Kildare 14 - Trenton 28 03 Lone Star North 61 - Savoy 0 11 Chico - Trenton 10 Forestburg - Savoy 18 at S&S - Trenton 17 Fannindel - Savoy 25 Whitewright - Trenton* 25 Open Date

03 at Cedar Hill NIA 6 - Fannindel 54 11 Campbell - Fannindel 17 at Savoy - Fannindel 26 Tyler HEAT - Fannindel

09 at North Lamar - Bonham* 16 Quinlan Ford - Bonham* 23 at Wills Point - Bonham* 30 at Sunnyvale - Bonham*

02 Callisburg - Leonard* 09 at S&S - Leonard* 16 Blue Ridge - Leonard* 23 at Valley View - Leonard* 30 Bells - Leonard*

02 at Tom Bean - HG* 09 Whitewright - HG* 16 at Wolfe City - HG* 23 Trenton - HG* 30 at Rivercrest - HG*

02 at Wolfe City - Trenton* 09 District Open Date* 16 Rivercrest - Trenton* 23 at Honey Grove - Trenton* 30 Cooper - Trenton*

02 Grayson Christian - Savoy 09 Open Date 16 at Johnson Co. - Savoy 23 at Fruitvale - Savoy* 29 Campbell - Savoy*

01 Wise Co. - Fannindel 09 District Open Date 15 Bynum - Fannindel* 23 at Mount Calm - Fannindel* 29 Trinidad - Fannindel*

06 at Howe - Leonard*

06 District Open Date*

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06 at Saint Jo - Savoy*

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Our Letter to the Editor/Readers Voice section is composed of letters submitted to The Fannin County Leader by our readers. The views expressed in these letters are not necessarily the views of The Fannin County Leader. Political letters must be paid for, in advance. To submit a letter, please e-mail fcleditor2020@ gmail.com. Letters 400 words or less are published for FREE. Letters exceeding the limit will be charged $10.00 for each additional 100 words. Free publication of Letters to the Editor is limited to one every 60 days. Letters from the same contributor within the 60 day period will be published at standard advertising rate. Opposing views are welcomed and will be published according to the same guidelines. We welcome Letters to the Editor on topics that would be of concern and interest to the community. The decision to publish is left to the Editor 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.

Letter to Editor: Tom Turner was a one-man Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Foundation, Bonham promoter, and top notch local businessman all rolled into one. I enjoyed working with him in the 1990s and early 2000s when I was with the City of Bonham. He did so many positive, good things to improve Bonham and Fannin County that it's hard to count and remember them all. And at the age when most people retire, he started up another local newspaper which is now one of the only means of countywide news and communication that we have left. I have tremendous respect for him and I am very sad to have lost a fine friend. Pete Phillips Bonham

Letter to Editor: Seems awful disturbing to me, that we see people in city, county, federal governments reaching out to people with joy that want to annihilate us as Americans and want to either consume our souls or kill us all in a Christian Nation. If you are here to protect us as citizens from this type of anti-Christiandom, you so far are doing a good job! As the Mayor of Dearborn stated when confronted said "if you don't like it - move." Is this what the citizens of the country that gives more than it gets, really want? This is not the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's or ? This is Now. We have to wake up and be aware before it may be too late - Remember 9/11? Same people trying to rearrange your lives (life) Now! Fritz Dietrich

PUBLIC NOTICE- City of Honey Grove

There will be a Special Meeting on September 28 at 6 pm at Lyday Hall, 540 6th st Honey Grove, TX 75445, to adopt the City of Honey Grove’s proposed budget for fiscal year 26-27 along with the proposed tax rate $0.893721

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Bonham Farmers Market

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Location: The Pavilion on 82 Vendor Booth - No electricity $25.00 Vendor Booth - With electricity $40.00 Contact: honeygrovechamberofcommerce. com

Held outside the Creative Arts Center 200 W. Fifth St., Bonham 9am - 1pm September 19th October 3rd, 17th and 31st

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By Margo McCutcheon, Educator, Sam Rayburn House SHS Fun, farming, and history are all intersecting at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site in just a couple of weeks! Come to Farming Heritage Day on September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for antique tractors, farm animals, local farmers and ranchers, community groups, activities, games, and food. This event is FREE to attend! We will have a pop-up store onsite, and tours of the Sam Rayburn House will be on the hour at regular tour pricing. Farming Heritage Day

is also a part of We Want More History!, a nationwide celebration of history programming timed to coincide with National Public Lands Day. Farming Heritage Day is sponsored by the Friends of Sam Rayburn, the East Texas A&M University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and the Bonham branch of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. Participants include: Bonham Public Library, Bonham State Park, Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild, Doyle Hereford Ranch, Fannin County Amateur Radio Club (K5FRC), Fannin County Master Gardeners, Horswell Family Farms,

Kimball Ranch, Maeder Agricultural & Livestock Services, Red River Groundwater Conservation District, Red River Honey Farm, Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site, Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning, the Wylie Antique Machinery Society, and the Wylie Tractor Club. Fix & Feed is providing free hot dogs onsite while supplies last. Arbuckle’s Kettle Corn and Snow Dogs snow cones will have tasty snacks for purchase. We are located at 890 W. State Hwy 56 in Bonham, TX. Contact us with questions at (903) 583-5558 or email Margo.McCutcheon@ thc.texas.gov About We Want More History! We Want More History! is a nationwide celebration of history focused on the weekend of September 25–27,

2026. The initiative brings together libraries, parks, museums, historic sites, schools, and community organizations to create opportunities for people to explore the stories of the places they call home. It is organized by

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Fannin County Law Library Online

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The Fannin County Virtual Law Library is now available online. The library can be accessed twen-

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ty-four hours a day, seven days a week on the Fannin County web page with your personal computer or smart phone. The direct link is https://www.co.fannin. tx.us/page/fannin.law.library. The Library’s primary purpose is to provide public access to laws affecting Fannin County citizens, residents and visitors. Those laws include applicable federal and state, constitutions, statutes, regulations, court decisions, and Fannin County ordinances. The Library also includes legal forms and links to other websites including those of other government agencies, courts, bar associations, legal aid services, and law libraries which have information that might be useful. The information provided through the Library website is not legal advice and does not take the place of talking to a licensed attorney. The information may not be complete and will be periodically updated.

Bonham Rotary Club meeting: September 9, 2026 Pictured (L-R): Back row Principal Mr. Eric Hicks, Bonham Rotary Club President Corey Fagen, Cayden Parsons (senior) and Bonham I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Lance Hamlin. Front row Annabelle Green (senior), Grace Walker (senior) and Thatcher Morrow (freshman). Photo courtesy of Tommie Sue Turner

Press Release - The Bonham Rotary Club held their weekly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 12 noon, at the First Methodist Church Family Life Center. Bonham I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Lance Hamlin was in charge of this week's program. He invited High School Principal Eric Hicks and four Bonham High School students to come and tell why they like Bonham High School. There was a wide range of interests among the students, from athletes to Leadership, to FFA to Grayson County College program. Every Rotarian agreed that the future is in good hands with these outstanding students.

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Gum Springs Cemetery Homecoming

The Gum Springs Cemetery Association's Annual Homecoming will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Registration will begin at 10:30 AM. A short business meeting will be held at 11:45 AM, followed by a covered-dish lunch served at 12:00 noon in the Pavilion. Visitation to follow in the afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there!!

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Community-Wide Yard Sale throughout Fannin County, offering residents and visitors two days to shop for antiques, collectibles, household items, vintage finds, and other treasures. Downtown Bonham will also be part of the weekend with sidewalk sales, local shopping, dining, and historic downtown attractions. Shopper Maps Maps will help visitors locate participating yard sales and other activities throughout the community. Maps will be available at the: Bonham Visitor Center 211 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 Communities along the US Hwy 82/287 route may organize sales in different ways, including central locations or individual sales throughout their towns. Visitors are encouraged to explore local businesses and attractions along the route as well. Yard sales will not be located along the highways unless the sale is at a participating private residence or business. Register Your Yard Sale Fannin County residents can have their yard sale address included on the Bonham City/County Shopper Guide Map at no cost. Register online at: https://forms.gle/ u19fFVbEYqjVmwv68 Registration deadline: September 30, 2026, at noon. Whether you're looking for a great bargain, hoping to clean out the garage, or simply want to enjoy a weekend exploring the Red River Valley, the US Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale offers something for everyone. Come shop, sell, and explore Bonham on October 2nd and 3rd!

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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

Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

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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

Christian

Honey Grove Cowboy Church First Christian Church of Bonham 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227 Iglesia Bautista Sublime Gracia 1713 Oriental St, Bonham, TX 75418 Congregational 469-604-6040 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 Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House 75446 (615) 448-8802 (972) 880-1412 of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Lutheran Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Phone (903)367-7708 FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671 903-583-5155 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box Methodist Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas Christian Chapel CME 1005 West 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 583-7288 903-378-3518 New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509 Ector United Methodist Church Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (972) 890-4014 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027 Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Pilgram Rest Baptist Church First Methodist Church of Leonard Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street 75452 903-587-3463 of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750 Ravenna, Texas 75476 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 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 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 St. Paul CME Church 801 E. 6th St. Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 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 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX Catholic

First Baptist Church of Honey Grove 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

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 Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007 2105 Ivanhoe, TX 903-449-0180

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.

Never Give Up

Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas Galatians 6:9 NKJV And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. It is so very easy to “grow weary.” Life in the broken world is sure to receive blow after blow. Like a boxer, you begin to wonder, “How many more blows can I take?” Another car repair? Another health challenge? Another friend walks away? Another scolding by the supervisor? A popular phrase says it best,

“The hits just keep on coming.” So, what is the answer? Just give up? Just quit? Crawl in a hole and hide? No. God’s answer is to never “grow weary while doing good.” One of my favorite movie lines is from a very silly movie called, “Galaxy Quest.” It is “NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!” In this verse this call to “not grow weary” comes with a promise: “IN DUE SEASON WE SHALL REAP.” In the spirit of honest and transparency, I have had

a tough week. I have had moments of lamenting, despair and discouragement. However, I keep my heart settled on this precious promise which I will now repeat: “In due season, we shall reap.” I’m praying the “reap” comes September 27-30. However, it could come this very day. Will you “hang in there” with me, keep praying, keep working, keep witnessing, and not grow weary? For His Glory, Lyn and Lissa

Faith Without Works Is Dead Hello everyone! This week I am focusing on James 2:14-26. In this passage, James reminds us of the example given to us in Genesis chapter 22, when God commanded Abraham to take his son Isaac to Moriah and offer him up for a burnt offering. Abraham obeyed God’s command because he had faith that God would provide Himself a lamb for a sacrifice. As Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac, an angel of the Lord called out unto him from Heaven in verse 12 saying, “Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do anything unto him, for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, from me.!” We see in verse 13 that Abraham saw a ram caught in a thicket by his horns, picked him up, and offered him up for a burnt offering instead of his son Isaac. The Lord greatly

blessed Abraham because of his faith. The lesson that James is teaching us in this passage is that if we say that we have faith, but we do not act upon it, it is meaningless. A person’s actions, or works, are a sign of their faith. Faith that doesn’t produce good works is not saving faith, but rather dead and meaningless. James uses examples from our everyday lives, and from the Old Testament, to explain the nature of saving faith, which is real and shows itself in our lives. We must remember that we are saved by grace, through faith, and not by anything that we have done. As I’ve said before, the problem in our nation today is that we have completely lost our dependency upon God, and our faith in Him. We must cling to the promise that God gives us in 2 Chronicles 7:14. If we, as a nation, would obey the command given to

us in this verse, we would be showing an example of saving faith. Isaac Watts, one of the most well-known hymn writers in music history, wrote a classic hymn in 1707 based on this passage from the book of James. This should really be our prayer for our nation in these uncertain and difficult times which we live. “So let our lips and lives express The holy Gospel we profess; So let our walks and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine. Our flesh and sense must be denied, Passion and envy, lust and pride; While justice, temperance, truth, and love Our inward piety approve. That sacred stream, Thy holy Word, That all our raging fear controls: Sweet peace Thy promises afford, And give new strength to fainting souls.” Bro. Josh Stevenson

The Need For Repetition Of God’s Word

By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ

It is understood that unless we are reminded or unless we continually use our knowledge, we will forget. We remember singing the “alphabet song” repeatedly to learn the alphabet, we remember writing ‘spelling words’ repeatedly to the learn the spelling of each word, and we remember doing flashcards or reciting multiplication and division problems repeatedly to learn even the easiest of principles that would be used throughout the rest of our lives. Even then, we can forget those things if we are not reminded. God’s word is VITAL to our spiritual life. We must make sure, that we are being reminded of the truth. Jesus said that God’s “word is truth” (John 17:17) and “if ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32). We must “CONTINUE” in the word of Christ. Hosea penned

the words of God in the Old Testament, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). Today, everyone in the United States of America, can have a copy of the Bible, God’s word. Each of us must take the time to read and study the Bible on a regular basis. Paul encouraged Timothy to “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). The Bereans “were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind and searched the scriptures daily” (Acts 17:11). The word of God, “the gospel of Christ” “is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth” (Romans 1:16). How important it is to know the gospel of Christ. Paul stated that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction

in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Peter helps us to understand the importance in the repetitive learning of God’s word and warned “beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness” and then commanded that Christians “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:17-18). Paul encourages church members “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:1-2). We must renew our minds which is accomplished through the repetition of God’s word.

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Gary “Dutch” Daniel

Desmel “Big Boy” Rannals Desmel “Big Boy” Rannals, 104, of Honey Grove, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Paris Regional Hospital. Desmel was born August 5, 1922, in Maud, Oklahoma, to Manuel T. Rannals and Cora Bell Gammon. He grew up in a large family of eight children, including two sets of twins. Desmel’s twin brother was Esmel “Little Boy” Rannals. Desmel proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was assigned to the USS Idaho, serving in the Pacific following the Battle of Midway. He participated in every major Pacific offensive, including the campaign at Okinawa and the final operations near Japan. Unknown to Desmel at the time, his twin brother, Esmel, was serving in the US Army in the same campaign and was wounded at Okinawa. Desmel was aboard the USS Idaho with the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay when the peace treaty with Japan was signed. He remained extremely proud of his service to his country throughout his life. On April 7, 1951, Desmel married the love of his life, Wilma Sibitha Roach, in Paris, Texas. Together, they shared 73 loving years of marriage, raising their family and working side by side on their ranch and farm. Desmel was a member of Maxey Baptist Church and Collins Masonic Lodge #356 of Tigertown, Texas. He served as a board member to the Honey Grove I.S.D. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Wilma Sibitha Rannals, parents, Manuel T. and Cora Bell Rannals, and all seven of his siblings. Desmel is survived by his daughters, Shelley Adams and husband Curtis of Maxey, Texas, and Vickie Oliver and husband Ricky of Paris, Texas; grandson, Clint Adams and wife Brittany of Honey Grove, Texas; great-grandsons, Cooper Adams and Canyon Adams of Honey Grove, Texas; and brother-in-law Thomas Roach and wife Martha of Paris, Texas. A Funeral Service was held at Cooper-Sorrels Funeral Home in Honey Grove, Texas, 10:00 AM, Friday, September 11, 2026. Officiating was Rev. Wade White and Rev. Mike Lawson. Pallbearers were Michael Lawson, Matthew Lawson, Don Crutchfield, Don Smith, Otho Bowmer and Curtis Adams; and, posthumously, Wendell Rains, Dopey Clark, Clarice Banker, Finus Wade and Vester Crutchfield. To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.coopersorrells.com

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PSALMS 23 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.

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t is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary “Dutch” Daniel, who was born on October 13, 1959, in Bonham, Texas, and departed this life on September 2, 2026, surrounded by his family in Atoka, Oklahoma. Dutch was the cherished son of Olath Wayne Daniel and Doris Darlene Green Daniel. A true cowboy at heart, Dutch could eat, sleep, and breathe rodeo. His passion for the sport began in his teenage years as a calf roper, and he later found his true love in steer wrestling. He spent more than 25 years competing in the sport he loved, winning his share of the rodeo along the way. Dutch proudly held membership in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for many years and was honored to receive his Gold Card, a testament to his enduring legacy in the rodeo community. Dutch lived life to the fullest and was full of life. He was one of a kind, with a personality that kept you on your toes, you never knew what he was going to say or do. His love for rodeo, his sense of humor, and his unforgettable spirit will be remembered by all who knew him. Dutch was preceded in death by his parents, Olath Wayne Daniel and Doris Darlene Daniel; and his brother, Wesley Daniel. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Stallings Daniel; beloved son, Dylan Daniel of Atoka; stepchildren, Stormie Dennis and Shane Dennis, both of Honey Grove; sister, Kathy Davis of Tyler; brother, Steve Daniel of New Braunfels; brother in law, Mark Stallings of Windom; and many cherished friends who will continue to carry his legacy in their hearts. Visitation was held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service celebrating Dutch’s life and remembering the legacy he leaves behind was held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at CooperSorrells Funeral Home. Following the service, Dutch was laid to rest at Elwood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Steve Duhon, Dennis Brownfield, Linn Churchill, Justin Smith, Jason Murray, and Chris Harry Paskett. Honorary pallbearers were Roy Duvall and Tom Duvall, David Outlaw, Mark Stallings, Jack Murray, and Glenn Clark. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com

Michael Augustus “Mike” Vaught

Michael Augustus “Mike” Vaught, 79, of Bonham, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Allen. A beloved husband, father, educator, and longtime member of the Bonham community, Mike will be remembered for his love of family, learning, adventure, and the outdoors. Mike was born on December 24, 1946, in Bonham, Texas, to J.D. Vaught and Olivia Cockrill Vaught. He graduated from Bonham High School in 1965 and continued his education at East Texas State University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. On June 30, 1967, Mike married his beloved wife, Linda Dianne Garner Vaught, at North Side Church of Christ in Bonham. Together, they shared 59 years of marriage filled with family, travel, and many adventures. Mike dedicated much of his life to education as a teacher at Bonham High School. Throughout his career, he taught English, chemistry, and physics and also worked with the school’s robotics team. His love of learning extended well beyond the classroom, and he made a lasting impact on the many students he taught and mentored throughout the years. Outside of education, Mike was an antique dealer and owned a retail shop where he enjoyed refinishing and giving new life to unique pieces. He was also active in his community, serving as a former member of the BEDCO committee and on the Lake Fannin Historical Commission board. His love of the outdoors led him to help build hiking and biking trails at Bonham State Park and Lake Fannin for others to enjoy. Mike loved to travel, with Colorado holding a special place in his heart. He enjoyed skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, but he also appreciated the quieter moments. Some of his favorite times were spent simply sitting beside the Dolores River, listening to the water and enjoying the cool mountain breeze with his family. Mike was known for his great sense of humor and love of puns, and he found joy in both adventure and life’s simple pleasures. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Olivia Vaught; brothers, Jim Vaught and Bob Vaught; mother-in-law, Leola Garner; and sisters-in-law, Annette Vaught and Leta Jameson. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Vaught; daughter, Kristel Jech and husband Clint of Dallas; sisters-in-law, Peggy Vaught and Henrietta Fulenwider; nieces, Cheryl Vaught, Suzanne Vaught, Lecia Malone and husband Larry, Amy Dawn, and Stefane Carpenter and husband Rocky; nephew, John Vaught and wife Charlsie; great-nieces and great-nephews, J.D. Malone, Madeleine Malone, Katherine Voigt and husband William, and Maggie Vaught; along with extended family and many friends who will cherish Mike’s memory. A memorial visitation was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com

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Family 5K Continued from page 1

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for purchase separately. Vive le Bois d’Arc has long celebrated the history and heritage that make Bonham special. This new Historic Passport Tour carries that tradition forward by encouraging residents

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and visitors to get outside, explore the community, and discover the stories behind places they may pass every day. From the deep roots of Bonham’s history to new bois d’arc trees taking root

after the event, Vive le Bois d’Arc is helping ensure that story continues to grow. The Vive le Bois d’Arc Family 5K is part of the 40th Anniversary of Autumn in Bonham, presented by the Bonham Area

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Fannin County Witnesses to History: Dr. Frances Greenway

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 briefly worked in Nigeria before serving at Sanyati Baptist Hospital in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and at the Baptist Medical Center in Nalerigu, Ghana. Every four years she received a one-year furlough to come back to the States, where Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church near Ladonia she had numerous speaking She became a medical doctor engagements throughout the and served as a Baptist medi- country. cal missionary in Africa for 35 The Ladonia News docuyears while keeping ties with ments her ties with Ladonthe Ladonia community. ia and the Pleasant Grove Her family’s farm adjoined Church. An article in 1976 on the property of the Pleasant the 93rd Anniversary & HomeGrove C.M.E. Church, an Af- coming of the Pleasant Grove rican-American church. She C.M.E. Church noted that the credited her call to become a Church sent a check each year missionary to an experience she on Homecoming and Thankshad at the age of fifteen while giving to Dr. Greenway for hearing singing coming from her work. Dr. Greenway made the Pleasant Grove church. an appeal for bandages in the She graduated from Ladonia News in August 1976. She High School in 1945. spoke at the Pleasant Grove Dr. Frances Greenway She graduated from East church and at the First Baptist Texas State College in 1949 Church in December 1977. The By Malinda Allison, and the University of Texas News reported that she was a Fannin County Medical Branch in Galveston guest speaker at the Ladonia Historical Commission in 1957. First Baptist Church in 1979. Dr. Greenway was appointed In 1983 Dr. Greenway was Zora Frances Greenway was born July 15, 1928 in Ladonia as a medical missionary by the and raised in the New Harmony Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention community, near Ladonia. in July, 1959. Dr. Greenway

present at the CME Church’s 100th anniversary and “gave an interesting outline of her work in South Africa.” Also in 1983 the “ladies of the First Baptist Church” were canning vegetables, fruit, jellies and jams for her to take back to Africa. In 1992 the First Baptist Church in Ladonia collected supplies for Dr. Greenway for the Baptist Medical Center in Ghana. In 1995, now retired, Dr. Greenway visited and was a guest at the First Baptist Church in Ladonia and a guest in the homes of some local residents. She retired in 1994 after 35 years in Africa. In 2016 she was honored by Texas A&M University-Commerce as a Distinguished Alumna. She died in San Angelo, Texas, in 2016. Information from the Baylor University Archives, which holds her papers, the East Texas A&M Alumni Organization and various issues of the Ladonia News.

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All recreational licenses and endorsement stamps also have a digital option. The digital license option is available through online purchase only. Digital license holders must keep their digital license available via mobile device while in the field or on the water as they will not receive a printed license or tags. License holders must access and use their digital tags through the Texas Hunt & Fish mobile app. Digital licenses can be viewed through the Texas Hunt & Fish and TPWD Outdoor Annual mobile apps. Regulation Changes “Doe days” expanded in 21 counties from four to 16 days. Earlier start for the South Zone Dove regular season. Elimination of Special Whitewinged Dove Days. Matagorda and Wharton counties now closed to Wild Turkey hunting. Harvest of unbearded Wild Turkey hens now prohibited statewide. Definition of muzzleloader modified to allow for use of new muzzleloading technology. Season Date Changes Hunters should be aware of several season date changes for the 2026-27 hunting seasons before their first hunt, including: The regular dove seasons are as follows: North Zone: Sept. 1 – Nov. 8, resuming Dec. 18, 2026 – Jan. 7, 2027 Central Zone: Sept. 1 – Oct. 25, resuming Dec. 11, 2026 – Jan. 14, 2027 South Zone: Sept. 1 – Oct. 25, resuming Dec. 18, 2026 – Jan. 21, 2027 The expansion of “doe days” in Austin, Bastrop, Caldwell, Colorado, Comal (east of IH 35), DeWitt, Fayette, Goliad (north of U.S. Highway 59), Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays (east of IH 35), Jackson (north of U.S. Highway 59), Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Travis (east of IH 35), Victoria (north of U.S. Highway 59), Waller, Washington, Wharton (north of U.S. Highway 59), and Wilson counties will provide hunters with more opportunities to harvest antlerless white-tailed deer. The expanded doe day season in these counties is: Nov. 14 – 29, 2026 (second Saturday of November through the Sunday immediately following Thanksgiving) The chachalaca season dates have been updated to be the same as quail season Nov. 1 – Feb. 28, 2027. :

Sawyer White has been slaying the fish!! 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 Sep 6. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal (stable), water temperature 86°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Bass, Striped Fair on live shad, sassy shad, slabs, topwater lures around channels, main lake, points. Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Good on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, punch bait, stinkbait, sunfish around below the dam, channels, coves, docks, points, river mouth. Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been tough for Striper. The bite has been slow due, pretty much slows way down after 10am. Striper are biting on live shad, trolling arigs and using slabs. There is also some topwater action around Washita point at daylight. Catfish are biting on punch bait around baited holes pretty well. Crappie are being caught near brush piles and logs in 15-20ft of water really well right now. Report submitted by Garrett Beam (Game Warden Marshall County) Weekly fishing reports are currently on hold while TPWD works to improve the quality and accuracy of future reporting. We appreciate your patience as we update our data collection methods. Past fishing reports remain available during this transition.

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Legend Bank Receives Federal Reserve Approval for Acquisition of Graham Savings and Loan

BOWIE, Texas – Legend Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Legend Bank, N.A., announced today that the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas approved Legend Bank’s application to acquire Graham Savings and Loan on August 24, 2026. Together with approval from the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, Graham Savings and Loan’s primary regulator, the required regulatory approvals for the merger have now been received, marking a significant milestone in bringing together two Texas community banks built on shared values, relationship banking, and a commitment to serving local communities. The transaction previously received unanimous approval from the Boards of Directors of both institutions, followed by Graham Savings and Loan shareholder approval at a Special Shareholders’ Meeting held on August 6, 2026, with 99.21% of votes cast in favor of the merger. “The approvals received

from shareholders and regulators represent an important milestone for both organizations,” said Jay Bearden, President & CEO of Legend Bank. “We are grateful for the confidence shown throughout this process and for the strong support of both organizations’ Boards of Directors, employees, customers, shareholders, and communities. From the beginning, it was clear that Graham Savings and Loan and Legend Bank share the same commitment to community banking, local decision-making, and relationship-based service. We look forward to welcoming the Graham Savings and Loan team and customers into the Legend Bank family and building on the strong foundation our organizations have established over generations.” Codie Hedge, President & CEO and Senior Lender of Graham Savings and Loan, said the milestone reflects the shared values that brought the two organizations together. “This

milestone represents far more than shareholder and regulatory approval, it reflects confidence in the future of our bank. We are grateful for the support we have received throughout this process and excited about the opportunities this partnership creates for our customers, employees, and communities. Legend Bank is the right partner for Graham Savings and Loan because we share the same values, commitment to community banking, and belief that relationships come first. Together, we look forward to building on our legacy while expanding the resources available to serve our communities.” With the required approvals now in place, the partnership moves into its next chapter as both organizations prepare for an anticipated October 1, 2026 closing, with full systems conversion anticipated in late April 2027. What Customers Can Expect For customers, nothing is changing today.

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1. Tom Potts 2. Leon Bowman 3. Francis Latimer (teacher) 4. Billy Clark 5. Sherman Latimer (teacher) 6. Tom Sikes 7. Dick Sikes 8. Bonnie Sudderth 9. James Robert Stone 10. Betty Sikes (Turner) 11. Myrtle Alene Bowman 12. Marie Young (wife of Rosco Martin)

Back row Left to right 1. Bettha Keen 2. Marcelle Potts 3. Alvin Keen 4. Gene Gray 5. Horace Cummings 6. Gene Young 7. Unknown

What Do You Know About Human Trafficking? It may be closer to home than you think Press Release - Human trafficking does not always begin with a stranger or a kidnapping. Many times, exploitation starts quietly through trust, secrecy, manipulation, online conversations, or access to a child’s vulnerability. According to Jaco Booyens Ministries, America is the number one nation in the world demanding sex with children. Digital grooming has become the new predator playground, with an estimated 750,000 predators online at any given time. JBM also reports that 60% of children have unknowingly engaged with a predator through online chat. Predators are not limited to one app or platform. They are active anywhere children and teens can be contacted, especially on social media apps, gaming platforms, and any digital space with a chat feature. The Fannin County Leader is committed to helping families understand this difficult issue with clarity and practical next steps. Parents, grandparents, churches, schools, and community leaders do not need more fear. They need tools, awareness, and guidance they can use. Each month, Jaco Booyens Ministries provides free Parent Community resources to help families better understand the risks children are facing online and offline. These include The Parent Brief, a monthly email focused on one important issue affecting families, along with helpful toolkits and guides such as The Parent Toolkit, The Summer Safety Guide, The Special Needs Toolkit, and The Launch Years Guide for ages 18–24. These resources offer practical information, conversation starters, checklists, and safety tools designed to help adults protect children with wisdom, awareness, and action. To join the free Parent Community, scan the QR code provided and sign up with just your name and email address. (Close out the pop up, not needed to sign up) Additional resources and information are also available at helpjbm. org/parent-community. Human trafficking is not just a global issue. It is a community issue. Protecting children begins with informed, prepared adults.

August 4, 2026

A Matter of Balance

Fannin County AgriLife Extension will be hosting A Matter of Balance, an eight-session program Thursdays in September and October from 10:00 am – 11:30, starting Thursday, September 3 at the Derrell Hall Education Center, 2505 N. Center Street in Bonham. If you or someone you love has experienced a fall

or has a fear of falling, call the Fannin County AgriLife Extension office at (903) 583-7453 to reserve your spot. Space is limited. This program is open to all and is free of charge. A Matter of Balance: Aging comes with a variety of unique quirks, oddities, and issues, but falling and fall-related injuries are at the top of the list of concerns. In the United States, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-

fatal injuries. According to a compiled list of fallrelated statistics by the National Council on Aging, 1 in 4 Americans over age sixty-five fall every year. Additionally, every eleven seconds someone over age sixty-five is treated in the emergency room for fall-related injuries and every nineteen minutes someone dies from a fall-related injury. In other words, falls are responsible for more than 3 million ER visits and more than 32,000 deaths annually. The fear of falling can lead to reduced activities, physical health decline, social isolation, and depression. Falling, fall-related

injuries, and a fear of falling do not have to be a guaranteed part of aging. Falls can be avoided through lifestyle changes and participation in evidence-based fall prevention programs like A Matter of Balance. Please join us if you are concerned about falls, have fallen in the past, have restricted your activities due to falling concerns, or have an interest in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Bethany Arie at 903-5837453 or email bethany. arie@ag.tamu.edu

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Notice

TXB Names NewzierPresident to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth will join the company as Pres- headed,” said Kevin Smartt, Own- ening the culture that makes this

ident. Kevin Smartt will continue er and CEO, TXB. “We’re building company special. Kevin and I are to serve as Owner and CEO. the organization and leadership both detail-oriented and I’m exWe have FREE old Brazier brings more than a de- team capable of operating a best- pecting great things from our colcade of convenience store in- in-class convenience retail experi- laboration.” Texas-based convenience store newspapers in the office if In his new role at TXB, Brazier welcomes Nate Brazier who will dustry experience, most recently ence for our guests. Nate brings you need any for packing serving as President and CEO of the kind of experience that can will focus on leading the compawork closely Stinker Stores where he strength- help us build on this momentum ny’s day-to-day operations. With with Owner and CEO Kevin glass, fragile things, etc! ened operations, expanded the while also sharing the philosophy more than 50 locations spanning Smartt to lead the company’s Open Mon. - Fri. company’s store footprint and TXB was built on. We’re excited 200,000 square feet of property in next chapter built an outstanding leadership to bring his expertise to further Texas and Oklahoma, TXB curof growth and expansion ● 9am - 4pm team. During his tenure at Stinker our commitment to the commu- rently has five additional stores The Fannin County Leader SPICEWOOD, Texas (Aug. 26, Stores, the chain was named CS- nities we serve through our retail slated for future builds. “Expanding the leadership ca2026) — Texas Born (TXB), a tore Decisions’ 2025 Chain of experience and local giving that 224 N. Main St pacity of TXB marks a big step in the Year. Brazier brings a leaderhas raised nearly $1.5 million for family of restaurant-style conveBonham, TX 75418 where the company is heading,” nience stores serving fresh-made ship philosophy centered around CASA alone.” “TXB has a great foundation,” added Smartt who will remain food, today announced Nate Bra- people, culture, operational excellence and passion for said Nate Brazier, President, TXB. CEO of TXB and will focus on food service. “My goal is to build on that foun- growth, strategy, capital alloca“Welcoming Nate to the dation by investing in our people, tion, acquisitions, industry relaTXB family is a direct continuing to differentiate TXB tionships and the long-term diThe City of Ladonia is accepting Proposals for a Utility Operations, Public Works reflection of where we’re through fresh food and strength- rection of the company. Support and Related Services Contract. Please contact Lisa Smith, The City of Ladonia at 903-367-7011 or by email at city@cityofladonia.com, to request an Heatwave, Drought, has been extremely hard respiratory cold. This heat on the horses, and there stress also can cause a RFP packet. You may pick up a packet at City of Ladonia, 100 Center Plaza, and Colic is no immediate relief in horse that has previously Ladonia, Texas, 75449 between 8am and 12 pm or 12:30 pm and 4:00PM . Four the forecast. Due to the foundered to founder (4) copies of the proposal must be received by the City of Ladonia by 3:00pm on Hayes Equine - SEPT '26 drought, our pastures have again. September 25, 2026. They can be mailed to City of Ladonia, attn Lisa Smith, P.O. Newsletter dried up with only dead TAHC, USDA Winning Box 5, Ladonia, TX 75449, or left at City Hall, 100 Center Plaza. Ladonia, TX 75449. This summer’s neveror no grass remaining. Battles in the NWS ending heat of 100+ daily Weeds are the only thing Screwworm War still green in the pastures. Diligent work by the If the horse does not have TAHC Texas Animal Commission, access to roughage as Health edible pasture or hay, USDA, TPWD Texas Parks they colic. I have seen or and Wildlife Department, consulted on a colic nearly Veterinarians, Inspectors every night this summer. and ranchers, have proven Several of them turned out effective in stopping the to be fatal, with a twisted spread of Screwworm. 9/15/26 intestine. You must start The following procedures were implemented. feeding hay now!! 1 The quarantine of the Feeding free choice hay in the feeder or a good screwworm case county all surrounding quality round bale is the and best practice because it counties with movement mimics the horse’s natural of animals prohibited. 2 Inspection of animals grazing habits. The large colon and cecum need to for screwworm in the zone stay full with grass or hay by ranchers and health Drones were for function and balance officials. of the microbiome of the also used to check cattle intestine. When there is and wildlife and identify a not enough pasture or sick cow or deer out on the hay, the intestine is empty. prairies. 3 Treatment protocols for When grain is fed without adequate roughage, infected animals. 4 Release of millions of the bad bacteria of the intestine take over. This sterile screwworm flies in causes gas production the counties to stop the in the intestine, leading reproduction of the flies. 5 Fly trapping and to colic or at worst a twisted intestine. Switch monitoring the zone. When no new cases from grain (pellets) to an alfalfa-based feed of screwworm in the such as Alfa Complete, counties for 45+ days, Purina Equine Senior, the quarantine for those Total Equine, or alfalfa counties was released and cubes. This prevents colic movement of animals was because you are feeding a allowed. 9 counties have roughage product. Adding been released including a powder probiotic daily Gillespie (Fredericksburg). to the feed will also help 16 counties are still under along the prevent colic by balancing quarantine the bacteria in the gut. border in west Texas. The With the long-term USDA has been active forecast for continued working with Mexico on heat and no rain to save screw worm identification our pastures, we will be in and eradication measures. It has been successful this for a while. The constant heat also so that 2 border entries 9/8/26 Continued stresses from page 4the horse’s have been opened in New immune system which Mexico. allows the Rhino virus in them to cause a fever or a

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Monthly Mobile Food Distribution @ 9am ● 1st Tuesday - Ladonia City Square 100 Center Plaza 3rd Wednesday, Bonham @ Multipurpose Center. ● 700 FM 87, ● 9am

Fannin County Community Ministries Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00am - 11:45am 1022 FM 273 BONHAM TX 75418 903-583-3663

Manna House Food Pantry

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church) For more information: 903-583-3910

Community Food Pantry in Honey Grove McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 7th Street, Honey Grove, TX 1st & 3rd Thursday each month: 5pm - 7pm 4th Tuesday: Produce 1pm - 4pm Contacts: Star Breece - 281-832-8116 Soleil - 903-505-0250

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Lake Fannin Volunteers

LEGAL NOTICE

Press Release - Lake Fannin Volunteers have workdays scheduled on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 8:00noon. We are mowing, weedeating, cleaning up the primitive camp sites, trails, and the Lodge. One big factor is finding the water leak in the waterline, in order to restore functional use of the Lodge. What do you need to do? Show up with your work ethic, and whatever tools you wish to work with (weedeater, pruners, gloves, protective gear) and water. What's open right now? The lake can be fished from the bank, kayaks can be launched, and the hiking trail. The historic area is what is behind the locked gate unless the volunteers are working. For more information, follow on Facebook Lake Fannin Volunteers or the Lake Fannin page of the county's website.

Fannin County Family Crisis Center

The Ken & Sally Collom Living Trust Joins Membership of American Angus Association

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026, starting at 8:50am in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Commissioners Court will consider: 9/8/26 Adopt updated Fannin County Changes to the Fannin County Subdivision Regulations; Subdivision regulations to include: amendments to verbiage for plat requirements, check lists, easements, erosion control, water protection, etc. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 3 business days prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services phone 903-449-4220, or email development@fanninco.net. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Saturday Sept 26, 2026. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, item being protested and where applicable list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property. Subdivision Regulations & info are on the development Services web site www.co.fannin.tx.us/ page/fannin.developmentservices

Press Release - The Ken & Sally Collom Living Trust, Ivanhoe, Texas, are new members of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 21,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 21 million registered Angus. The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop industry-leading selection tools for its members. The programs and services of the Association and its entities — Angus Genetics Inc., Angus Media, Certified Angus Beef LLC and the Angus Foundation — help members advance the beef cattle business by selecting the best animals for their herds and marketing quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit by Bitas Tex-Mex LLC, to be located at 507 N US HWY 69, Leonard, Fannin County, Texas 75452. Owner: Katie Garcia

Notice of a Public Hearing before the Commissioners Court

Bonham Texas Senior Center

We love our members and more members are needed. (Age 18 and up)

Come join the Bonham Texas Senior Center and support our seniors. Make new friends just like you who use their talents to support senior activities and be a part of fund raisers to improve your social life and theirs. We meet at the Bonham Texas Senior Center every 2nd Monday of each month at 4:00 PM. (210 E 6th Street). If you are unable to give of your time Consider a tax deductible donation. Questions: text Jan at 972-529-0282. Submitted by Jan Johnson, Secretary. The Bonham Texas Senior Center 972-529-0282 Mail: 210 E 6th Street-Bonham, TX 75418

9/15/26

Fannin County Commissioners Contact Information Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham Fannin County Courthouse ● 903-583-7455 Precinct 1 Commissioner Troy Waggoner Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903-965-7030 Email Address: twaggoner@fanninco.net

Precinct 2 Commissioner A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas ssword Puzzle Sponsored By: 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455 Email Address: aself@fanninco.net

acy Management Precinct 3 Commissioner Kurt Fogelberg Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 69-796-5081 (Just off Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941 Email Address: precinct3@fanninco.net

Precinct 4 Commissioner Doug Kopf Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903-583-2039 Email Address: dkopf@fanninco.net

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Bonham Rotary Club The Bonham Rotary Club is proud to announce their new member, Robert Scott, who was inducted at the September 9 meeting. Robert is with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and has lived 5 years in Bonham. He has been married for 13 years and has 2 children, ages 11 and 6.

Coby Wilson 12th Rhemmie Wilson 12th Keitra Brown 22nd Landyn Reaves 29th

Pictured (L-R): Bonhan Rotary Club Historian Dr. Jerry Hopson, Rotarian Robert Scott, and Bonham Rotary Club President Corey Fagen. Photo courtesy of Tommie Sue Turner

Bonham Warriors Pep Rally Dates

Honey Grove Homecoming Nominees From Left to Right: Kilee Cartwright, Serenity Canady, and Lila Lane Photo by Paige Banker Homecoming is Friday, September 18th. The homecoming parade will begin at the high school at 2:00 followed by a pep rally. The game will begin at 7:30 versus Chisum. Crowning will be at half time.

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