cooking competition, with teams made up of 3-4 youth in the same age division. Age divisions are Juniors (3-5 grade), Intermediates (6-8 grade) and Seniors (9-12 grade).
Teams have 40 minutes to create a dish/recipe using a mystery ingredient and pre-approved cooking tools/supplies brought by participants. Then they will present their completed dish to a panel of judges and will be expected during their presentation, to communicate
This is a great contest for Junior High and High School culinary students as well! Teachers interested in entering school teams, please contact for information!
Contest rules and guidelines and registration details can be found on the Fannin County Fair website under the 2025 Fair tab https:// www.fannincountyfair.net/
To prepare for the contest, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fannin
County will also host an informational meeting for parents and participants who would like to learn more. The meeting will be held on Monday, September 6:00 PM at 2505 N Center St. Bonham, TX 75418.
For questions and information or if your child requires accommodations to participate, please contact Bethany at (903) 583-7453 or Bethany.arie@ag.tamu. edu
We are looking forward to another fun contest!
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month
By Brea Smith, DVM
Leonard Animal Clinic
Just because your pet is not whining or crying doesn’t mean they aren’t hurting. There can be many subtle ways that pets exhibit they are in pain: panting, excessive licking, shaking, hiding, pacing, or not eating can all indicate that pets are hurting in some way. Limping occurs because your pet is trying to take weight off of a painful limb; limping is NOT normal. It’s
not an emergency but they do need to see the veterinarian. Soft tissue injuries may improve with just some rest and pain medication for a couple of days. However, issues like hip dysplasia causing severe arthritis, ACL tears or bone cancer are going to require more treatment. Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease can start at a very early age, even under one years old. As joint issues worsen, it becomes more difficult for pets to get up and down or get up into bed. It could be hips, elbows, shoulders, knees or even the back that can become less mobile with time and they do get painful as a result.
Often when a dog begins to develop arthritis, it can be felt when the joints are moved around. Cats however, do not usually have joint changes that can be felt on a physical exam. A lot of times
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the only way to know a cat is hurting is by watching their behaviors; if they no longer jump up on things as usual, they could be suffering from painful effects of arthritis. Joint supplements can be used to help slow down the progression of joint disease and possibly also alleviate minor aches and pains. Supplements, though, are not regulated. To assure the product is safe, effective and contains the listed ingredients, be sure the product has the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Quality Seal.
Seeing actual signs of dental pain in our animals is rare since they must eat to survive and some of them are very food motivated. However, if you have ever had a broken tooth, cavity or root canal, you know how painful tooth problems can be and your pet experiences that same degree of pain. I’ve seen patients have painful teeth extracted and they go from grumpy to loving; it affects their lives that much.
Pain management is important to our pets’ living a good quality of life. There are many non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs available to help alleviate pain. There is also new biologic monthly injectables (librela and solensia) that block nerve growth factors to eliminate pain. It is important to talk to your veterinarian about what is best for your pet.
John Flowers Joins Membership of American Angus Association
Press Release - John Flowers, Windom, Texas, is a new member 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 industryleading 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.
Meals for Getting Ahead
Press Release - Getting Ahead Fannin County is needing your help! Sign up for a meal and help your neighbors!
Fannin County Commissioners Meeting
•Memorandum of Understanding with Engie regarding the Battery Energy Storage System in Savoy Discussed at Length - Passed On By Commissioners
By Tim Meek
The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM for a regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all four Commissioners and Judge Cunningham present. Attendance at start of meeting : 51
5. Public Forum. Wise Funeral Home owner Ron Green, questioned the process and decision to not include Wise Funeral Home in the mortuary service that was voted on in the August 18th Commissioners Court. Darren York, Fannin County Republican Party announced the Texas constitutional amendment election in November. “There are 17 proposals on that ballot, and many times they are very difficult to understand and very difficult to find information on in total. So, I’d like to share with you a website that has a great voter’s guide for the citizens of Fannin County. It’s TxConstitutionalAmendments.org and it is Informational only, it compiles all the information on each of those propositions, as well as some historical information about the Texas Constitutional amendment process.”
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved 7. Approve minutes from 12/05/2023 (R) – County Clerk. Approved
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
8. Discussion regarding location of different departments after Justice Center is complete – Commissioners Precinct 2. Judge Cunningham reported the auditor’s office, development services, veterans services and indigent services will have offices in the courthouse, juvenile probation and the tag office will remain in the south annex. “We put people in the Justice Center who have direct dealings with our courts. It makes sense to have them in close proximity. When you’re talking about indigent services, you’re not talking about somebody who needs to be having dealings with the courts. When we talk about our, taxation group, they don’t have dealings per se with the courts. Our clerks obviously do, so they need to be down there. Those are things that are being considered, they’re still being considered, except for the people who are going into the Justice Center now.”
9. Discussion and update regarding bridge in a floodplain in Ravenna – County Judge, Emergency Management Coordinator. Judge Cunningham reported that the bridge was permitted.
DISCUSSION AND POS-
SIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
10. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation of company to provide electronic communication services for inmates – Sheriff Shook. Approved 11. Discussion and possible action regarding HVAC and Chillers preventative maintenance contract
– Purchasing Agent with Jason Crow, Crows Heating & Air Owner/Operator and Tyler Brown, Lead Service Technician. Approved
12. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of a radio for the Constable Precinct 3 vehicle; $6,076.55 - $8,778.27 depending on type – County Auditor. Ap-
proved 13. Approve releasing the below overpledged fund at Legend Bank – County Treasurer. Approved
14. Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal agreement between the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) and Fannin County; increases fee from NTTA to County from $5.24 to $6.50 for each vehicle registration block flags – County Judge (for Tax AssessorCollector) Approved
15. Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of Jason Baum as replacement for Director, Place #4 through October 2025, on the Fannin County Hospital Authority with reappointment for an additional three-year term ending October 31, 2028 –County Judge. Approved
16. Discussion and possible action to approve updated Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum; change weekly meetings to bi-weekly meetings (beginning October, 2025) and change Thursday deadline to Wednesday deadline due to House Bill 1522 – County Judge. The Thursday deadline was changed to Wednesday deadline due to House Bill 1522. It was determined that the vote to move to bi-weekly commissioners meeting had already been approved. The rules of procedures discussion was passed on until next weeks meeting.
17. Discussion and possible action to approve Memorandum of Understanding with Engie regarding the Battery Energy Storage System in Savoy – County Judge. Judge Cunningham began the discussion “I’ve been spending months now trying to figure out where we are as far as BESS plants in this county are concerned. Can we stop them?
No. Can we hold them to certain standards? Yes. Do we need to get in front of it? Do we need to educate ourselves? Do we want BESS plants in this county? I don’t think so. They don’t bring jobs. They affect property values for our citizens. We have been able to visit with them, and they’ve promised us certain things. They promised our volunteer fire department $200,000 in cash to buy equipment. We’re talking about fire suits. We’re talking about water systems. $250,000 that we didn’t have originally. They’re willing to pay that now. They’re also willing to complete training for our fire department before they start using the plant. Okay, fire department says they can get it done in 45 days. We need them trained. They’re going to be cooperating and doing training. They’re going to make sure they initially wanted to put in 10,000 gallons of water. They’re going to put in 30,000 gallons of water. Is that enough?” Savoy Mayor Roger Cada addressed the Court.
“And my concern is the safety of myself and my neighbors. And as I look at this, and look at what’s happening here, is that I know that there has been discussion with this company to incorporate safety features as far back as the Fire Marshal’s order went in in June, but actually we started discussing this back in May, April. My point is, is that they have taken no action to do these things, such as the road, the water, The equipment, and the training. They had 6 months. to do this. And
this has also been identified in the National Fire Protection. My, my concern is safety. I want to make sure that my neighbors across the street, Forrest, who has two little children, that they’re safe.”
Cindy Tronzano, from Savoy said “As of today, the required 30,000 gallons of water to be stored in the NFPA-approved containers are still not on site.
The Savoy Water Fire Department has not received the necessary safety equipment, nor has its members received hazmat or lithium battery fire training. The order requires Engie to establish a secondary ingress and egress point to ensure safe and reliable access. Engie has not begun construction on this critical requirement, and a safeguard that we believe is absolutely vital before the facility would be allowed to open.” Darren York commented “I ask that if you do enter into a memorandum of understanding with this entity, that it is clear that there will be no testing, there will be no startup, until all of those safety measures are in place.” Judge Cunningham concluded the discussion “Engie, if they’re forced with coming up with $2.5 million for a water system and a hydrant. Are they going to do that?
They may go to court. They’ve already got a law firm involved who I’ve had back and forth with on all the terrible things they’re going to do to us if we don’t agree to it. And I’ve basically told them, look, I know you want to get started soon, and if you want to go to court for 2 years, you’re really going to lose money. So there are things that are going on. Would I rather not have this plant here? Yes. But I’m a victim of my history. I’m a victim of bad decisions that were made in the past, innocent bad decisions. And what I can do is try to deal with the situation I’m historically faced with. We’re going have to make some hard decisions going forward, and I think this is one of those hard decisions.” Commissioner Waggoner stated “I’m inclined to agree with Mr. York and Mr. Cada. I do not think we need to approve this memorandum until they show us that they’re actually going do what they say they’re going to do.” Judge Cunningham responded “And, if we’re going to say no, we’re taking a substantial risk. That they’re going to go to court rather than talking to us anymore, and we’re going to end up getting less. Now, going to court, we’re going to have to be in court. So be aware of that. Can they ask for damages? Possibly.” The agenda item was passed on.
18. Discussion and possible action regarding Interlocal Agreement with the City of Ladonia relating to law enforcement – County Judge. This item pass on until next week.
19. Discussion and possible action to approve Potential Change Order #021, added storage areas for the County and District Clerks at the Justice Center; max $263,271.00 – County Judge. This item pass on until next week.
20. Discussion and possible action regarding pass throughs leading to Judges’ Benches at Justice Center –Commissioner Precinct 1. This item pass on until next week.
21. Discussion and possible action to select material for
Justice Center Parking Lot; asphalt or concrete – Commissioner Precinct 1. This item pass on until next week. 22. Discussion and possible action to set hearing regarding signs being put up in Precinct 1 by TXDOT – Commissioner Precinct 1. It was determined since the signs are being installed by the state agency, the county won’t need to hold a public hearing prior to the signs being installed.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:
29. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney; Sheriff’s Department –County Judge. 29. Commissioners court announced the sheriff’s office would be allowed $2,900 donation from Farmers Insurance. The court approved bonds for the county court and the county court at law. Adjourn
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When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.
Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-583-3910
Fairview Cemetery Annual Meeting
Fairview Cemetery Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. at the cemetery FM 2645 Fannin County
Fannin County Law Library Online
From the office of Newt Cunningham, Fannin County Judge
The Fannin County Virtual Law Library is now available online. The library can be accessed twenty-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.
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Then they will have three days of sales. The sale will be open to the public and located inside the art center at 200 W 5th in historic downtown Bonham.
Drop off times: Tuesday, Sept 23 from 10 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept 24 from 10 am to 5:30 pm
Shopping times: Thursday, Sept 25 from noon to 6pm
Friday, Sept 26 from 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday, Sept 27 from 8 am to 3 pm.
“This event will help folks in our community clean out and declutter their stash of art supplies they no longer need and provide an alternative to throwing them in the landfill.” Said Sandy Barber, center director. “This event will also help local creatives get low cost art supplies while raising needed funds for our art center. Sounds like a win-win-win situation to us.”
Acceptable items include: craft papers, paints, brushes, pallete knives, markers, crayons and pencils, tapes, glues, unpainted canvases, yarn, ribbon, fabric and buttons, stickers, stamps and ink pads, scissors, rulers, and other art tools and machines, patterns, booklets and books that are arts and crafts related
Please do not bring: dried up paints or glues, dirty, unusable supplies, broken machines or tools, items that are not arts and crafts related
The Creative Arts Center is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham. For questions, call (903) 640-2196 or visit www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org for more information.
Fannin County Leader
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“A generation which ignores history has no
Robert Heinlein, American author
Trenton, Texas
Marker Text: The earliest Anglo settlers in this area, drawn to the fertile farmlands, probably came to the locality known as Wildcat Thicket in the mid-1800s. By the 1870s a community had begun to form, and settler A. J. Russell reportedly named Trenton for a hospital in which he’d been treated during the Civil War. The railroad arrived in Trenton in 1881, the same year a post office was established, and the town began to boom. By 1885 there were several thriving businesses in operation. Trenton was incorporated in 1890. Dr. W. C. Holmes, a former Trenton mayor and active citizen, began to published the weekly Trenton Tribune in 1909. The town maintained its size during the 20th century, outlasting many of its neighbors. Trenton remains a bustling community. Location: Intersection of US 69 Business and Hamilton Street
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Homecoming
The Gum Springs Cemetery Association's Annual Homecoming will be held September 21, 2025. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Registration will begin at 10:30am. A short business Meeting will be held at 11:45am, followed by a Covered dish to be served at 12:00 noon in the Pavilion. Visitation to follow in the afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there!! If it is impossible for you to attend, Contributions may be sent to:
The Gum Springs Cemetery Association
Danna Swindell, Treasurer 1837 CR 2925 Dodd City, Texas 75438
Press Release - A few years ago the Brad Shearer family of Bells, Texas donated a Gazebo to Sunnyside Cemetery in Savoy. At one time the Cemetery had one and this was a centemental jester. With the love the community has for our Veterans that are buried there, it was decided to make this into a Veterans Memorial in honor of our 155 Veterans buried here. With help of several, a name tag was made for each of our Vets with their name, what service they were in, and which war they were in, and these were stapled to the top of the Gazebo in alphabetical order. We are still in the process of painting and repairs to the Gazebo and hope to have a dedication to our Veterans on Veterans day. During this time Fossil Ridge Roofing out of Denison was putting a lot of new roofs on local houses because of the storm that had come to our area. The opportunity arose to ask David Votaw of Fossil Ridge about a new roof for the Gazebo, as the one on it was in very bad condition. He went and looked at it and talked with his boss and said they had some shingles left over that would cover it at no charge to the Cemetery. We were overwhelmed. Thanks can never say enough. Our “Veterans Memorial” dream was coming true – thanks to Fossil Ridge Roofing and many other caring people.
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Free Fishing in State Parks
The HOPE Program Recycle!
The HOPE Program provides local GED classes at NO COST.
FREE!
How do we do it you ask?
This is possible due to the donations and support from our community.
Our Recycling Fundraiser is a Win Win for everyone. Benefiting the people of Fannin County.
The HOPE Program
Recycle Old computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, VCR's, DVD's, power tools, medical equipment, audio equipment, electronics, cameras, vacuums, small appliances, sporting goods. Items can be in any condition & do not have to working. Items may be donated any time of the year. Contact Corey Baker @ 903-583-7446
Cleaning Up the Bois d’Arc in 1928
By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Historical Commission
In 1927 a levee district was created to finance a reclamation project for Bois d’Arc Creek. Adjacent landowners were taxed to finance the work. Bonds were issued for $188,000 for the work. The reclamation project for Bois d’Arc for about 14 miles up and down the creek, south and northeast from Bonham, took place in 1928.
In May 1928 a “modern ditcher,” “a machine of wonderful power”, was unloaded from the DB & NO Railway in Bonham and was soon put to work. It was a great undertaking. The “unruly stream” was getting a well-needed cleaning to restore to cultivation land of great value. At the beginning of the project the public was requested to go down Seven Oaks road to see the massive machine. The ditcher was at work day and night, with 3 crews. It had a massive shovel capable of picking up a wagon load of dirt at a time. It attracted many viewers. It could also be heard for a long distance (put-put-put). The ditch was about 30 feet wide at the bottom and at the top 45 feet wide. “In the old days, when such vast propositions were undertaken, it took oodles of teams and men to do the work. This work is being done by nine men.”
This great photo is from the Bonham Daily Favorite. Articles on the project were in many issues of Favorite.
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with parents not having cell phones to track them.
Creative Play: Kids entertained themselves with imaginative games, bikes, and building forts, often until the street lights came on.
Less Safety Focus: Parents weren’t judged for not protecting their kids, and there were fewer concerns about injuries. Childproofing was minimal.
Social & Cultural Context
Social Change: The decade continued to see advancements in the civil rights and women’s movements, along with growing
Dawn
computing: Though not yet a household item, the 1970s saw the invention of key computer components like the floppy disk (1970) and the microprocessor (1971), paving the way for personal computing. Portable audio: Cassette tapes and the Sony Walkman (1979) made music more portable, and the first commercial mobile phone call was made in 1973, though the devices were large and expensive.
Home conveniences: The VCR (1970) introduced a new way to consume media, while the popularity of the microwave oven grew as prices dropped.
Hippie fashion: Bell-bottoms, tie-dye shirts, and military surplus clothing were common.
Disco fashion: Leisure suits for
men and jersey wrap dresses for women were popularized by the rise of disco culture. Accessories: Platform shoes, mood rings, and puka shell necklaces were popular accessories. Fads: Some popular fads included the Pet Rock and Citizens’ Band (CB) radios for communication. Average home price: A median-priced home cost about $17,000, with some estimates suggesting a slightly higher average of $23,000. This was roughly twice the median family income at the time.Average monthly rent: The median monthly rent was around $108. New car: The average new car cost approximately $3,500.
Gallon of gasoline: The average price for a gallon of gas was $0.36. Gallon of milk: A gallon of milk cost about $1.32. Loaf of bread: A loaf of bread was priced around $0.25. Dozen eggs: The cost of a dozen eggs was approximately $0.62. First-class stamp: Mailing a letter required a 6-cent stamp.
By Rich Hilliard
By Rich Hilliard
Consistency at helm should help Savoy Cardinals football in 2025
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gets in position to catch a pass near the home sideline on Aug. 22 during a four-team football scrimmage held on Robert
By Rich Hilliard
Class 1A-I Savoy's Cardinals thus far during the 2020s. Having the same head coach this season should help, as Aaron Stiefer returns in 2025. His return for a second season at the Savoy football helm equates the school's longest serving head coach of the sport since Clay
Savoy's Ethan Taylor (44)
F. Hodges Field in Savoy.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Savoy's Rawlee Gibson (2) makes a leaping catch despite coverage by a Wylie Prep. Academy player on Aug. 22 during a four-team football scrimmage held on Robert F. Hodges Field in Savoy.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Savoy quarterback Denver Perchez (24) gets away a pass despite incoming pressure from a Wylie Prep. Academy player on Aug. 22 during a four-team football scrimmage held on Robert F. Hodges Field in Savoy. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Savoy's Treyvon Relford (12) attempts to make a catch despite coverage by a Wylie Prep. Academy player on Aug. 22 during
four-team football scrimmage held on Robert F. Hodges Field in Savoy. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Savoy head football
coach Aaron Stiefer speaks with the Cardinals during a huddle on Aug. 22 during a four-team football scrimmage held on Robert F. Hodges Field in Savoy. Photo by Rich Hilliard
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OBITUARIES
We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
Gordon “Lee” Stuart
Gordon “Lee” Stuart was born in Lamesa, Texas on January 1, 1951 and was reunited with his parents and his older brother, Jim, in heaven on August 23rd, 2025.
Lee was the 3rd and most willful child of Cecil “Spud” Stuart and Marie Billingsley Stuart, joining older siblings Jane and Jim. He was raised to be a proud and determined man, a consummate west Texan with both grit and grace. To his kids, he was a larger-than-life southern gentleman and a tireless provider. He valued time spent around the dinner table gathered to share good food, great stories and hearty laughter. He was quick to laugh and saw humor in most things.
Lee was a talented craftsman and could fix anything. He built furniture, turned treasures on the lathe, threw pottery and designed and renovated endlessly. Every place Lee lived had meticulously maintained landscapes. At the end of every workday, his first stop was out to the yard to pull a few weeds or to water. Late in life Lee designed their dream home, complete with “Lake Stuart” with great plans for a putting green and a replica of Amen Corner where he was already growing azaleas. Lee’s happy place was on his tractor, clearing brush, digging stumps or mowing. He loved his Mahindra and even became one of their magazine cover stories.
Lee had an impeccable work ethic, always with endless projects to tackle; he couldn’t stand “burning daylight” and kept a never-ending to-do list to the very end. From an early age he was gainfully employed in a myriad jobs, each one producing hilarious and outlandish stories. A few included paper routes, work in the cotton gin and hog pens, pumping gas and driving tractors and delivery trucks. Lee often spoke of the paper route years when he was 9 or 10 and saved his money to earn a down payment on a Cushman scooter and then dutifully made the weekly payments on the remainder. This was the first step in a lifetime of fiscal responsibility. He took great pride in ensuring the checkbook always reconciled down to the penny, just like his father. He attended Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. During this time, he bartended at the Elks Lodge where he worked for a pretty girl named Janet Carpenter. After graduation and a wedding, Lee and Janet moved to Marshalltown, Iowa where he started a 30-year career with Fisher Controls, later acquired by Emerson Electric. His career with Fisher later led the family to the Dallas area. During these years, Lee and Janet were blessed with a son, Jeffrey Kyle Stuart, and a daughter, Tracy Marie Stuart. He imparted great skills and character in both his kids. He parented with tough love, often with unique lessons and funny consequences, though the humor wasn’t recognized until much later! As life progressed, Lee and Janet parted ways but remained dear friends for the rest of his life, continuing to share laughs, hugs and reminisces until the very end.
In later years, Lee met another pretty girl at work and in 1995 married Maylene Hatfield Norman. Together with her daughters, Amy Michelle Norman, and Brooke Ashley Norman, they created a blended family of all four kids. Amy and Brooke often speak of the amazing model of love and commitment they got to witness between the two.
Lee was a quiet believer in Christ who preferred to worship in nature but was willing to follow the traditions of his family. He was raised in the First Christian Church in Lamesa where he accepted Christ and was baptized as a young man. He believed the sacrament of communion was important and after attending Disciples of Christ churches in Mckinney and Plano, he was happy to find that the Presbyterian Church also valued this tradition. First Presbyterian Church in Bonham soon became Lee and Maylene’s church home and they became an active part of the congregation, serving as treasurers, delivering Meals on Wheels and serving on the Building and Grounds committee.
Lee greatly admired his dad, describing his father as having the perfect combination of lightheartedness, quick wit and gregariousness. Those who knew Lee would describe him as having these same endearing qualities. In fact, Lee had an incredible sense of humor that wasn’t always seen by people he didn’t know well but to his family he was the master of the “tail pull” or teasing. If you tried it back on him, he would proclaim “That’s a bite!” He had his own special little way of talking he called “Stuartese.” He would say, “hoeys and smacks” for hugs and kisses, or “nitto” for his cats or really anything small in size. You get the picture. Many of these quirky but treasured sayings will live on.
The heart of Lee’s life was his family. He cherished his children and grandchildren and loved them quietly but fiercely. He was immensely proud of the life and family he created. To his kids, he became a wise counselor and friend and to his grandkids a sweet and silly Dobbie. Lee will be greatly missed by many but especially by his wife of 30 years, Lydia (Maylene) Stuart, his son, Jeff Stuart and his wife Marissa, daughters Tracy Gray and her husband Nick, Amy Guernsey and her husband Mark, and Brooke Davis and her husband Cotton. Also, his sister, Jane Stuart, his first wife, Janet Stuart, and grandchildren Zoe Stuart, Hannah Stuart, Harper Stuart, Ella Gray, Gideon Guernsey, JoAnna Guernsey, Isaac Guernsey, Ruth Ann Guernsey, Obadiah Guernsey, Caldwell Davis, Marigold Davis and Bingham Davis.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the First Presbyterian Church Buildings and Grounds fund or the American Cancer Society. A service celebrating Lee’s life was held on Saturday, September 6th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Bonham, Texas followed by a reception time to visit with the family.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chris Anthony Brock, a beloved brother, uncle, friend, and proud Texas Longhorn fan. Chris passed away at his home in Leonard, Texas, on August 29, 2025, at the age of 44. Born on October 8, 1980, in Montana, Chris was known for his kind nature, generous heart, and unwavering warmth. He truly embodied the saying “never met a stranger,” welcoming everyone with open arms and a bright smile. His vibrant personality lit up every room, leaving a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to know him.
A man of many passions, Chris had a special love for his cherished Ford trucks—especially his classic red 1971 and 1987 models. Whether he was cheering on his Texas Longhorns or cruising the open road, Chris lived life with joy and purpose, always reminding those around him to embrace the little things.
To Chris, friendship was never separate from family—his friends were his family. He built deep, lasting bonds with those around him, offering loyalty, laughter, and unconditional support. Whether you were related by blood or by choice, if Chris called you a friend, you were loved like family.
Chris is preceded in death by his mother, Lorena Nettles Langford.
He is survived by his father, Thomas Langford, and wife Velvet of Bonham; his sisters: Belinda Brock, and niece Jessica; Sarah Dinsmore and spouse Dana of Leonard, and nephews Bryan Beaver, Talen Dunn, great-nephew Tatum Beaver, and nieces Jocelynn Chappell, Avery Bray, and Ariah Bray; Vicki Hale and husband Phil of Honey Grove, and nephew John London; Bridgette Birdwell and husband Anthony of Bonham, and niece Grace-Ann Birdwell; along with numerous others who loved their Uncle Chris dearly and will forever hold his memory close.
A visitation was held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Following the visitation, a memorial service was held at 4:00 PM, officiated by JC Thompson. In this time of sorrow, we gather to remember Chris’s bright spirit and celebrate the joy he brought to so many lives.
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Donna Jo West
The Celebration of Life for Donna Jo West, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. An exhibit of her art will be on display following the celebration at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham, Texas.
Donna fought her illness in true Donna fashion with grit, toughness, and determination until the end. She passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, surrounded by family and her beloved animals. Donna was born on October 29, 1957, in Austin, Texas, the only child of Don James West and Billie Jo Langford West. She graduated from Allen High School in 1975, and earned her Associate’s Degree in Advertising Art from Collin College. Donna was a professional photographer for many years, and she went on to successfully start, run, and own multiple businesses throughout her career.
Donna lived life to the fullest! Her passions extended into so many different areas from earning her black belt in Tai Kwan Do, painting, photography, and theatre. She was an active member of the Creative Arts Center in Bonham, and she served on the board for many years and directed the Kidz Krew program from 2009-2010, and helped lead summer art camp, children’s theatre, and reader’s theatre.
Donna was an award-winning artist; she won Best of Show in Photography at the Fannin County Fair in 1999, first place in Acrylic at the Creative Arts Center in August of 2014, the People’s Choice Award at the Magnolia Festival Art Show in 2015, and First Place in Photography at the Creative Arts Center in 2019. She also won Honorable Mention in Non-Portrait Painting at the Paris Art Fair in 2015, and Second Place in Non-Portrait Photography at the Paris Art Fair in 2015. She was in the inaugural play of the Red River Theatre Company “The Trouble with Summer People.” She went on to participate in many productions with the Red River Theatre Company including “Arsenic and Old Lace”, “The Odd Couple”, “Nunsense”, “Hopalong Cassidy Meets The Ghost Riders”, “Sentimental Journey”, “The Miracle Worker”, “After A Fashion”, “Mules and Rouge”, “Ten Little Indians”, and performed in “The Aurelia Women’s League Flower and Garden Show” twice.
Donna had her first horse as a teenager, and she has owned horses ever since then. She has always loved to ride horses and has ridden in several Rodeo Grand Entries. Donna loved cats and dogs from a young age, and she was known to have never turned away a stray. Her animals brought her great joy and comfort. Donna was a die-hard Cowboys and Dak fan, and she attended the Dak Prescott Women’s Clinic multiple times, and every practice and game she could. Donna also supported the Chiefs, due to Patrick Mahomes’ Texas ties and exciting play making abilities.
Donna loved her family and friends, especially her only child Jaime. Donna was an incredible Mother. Donna and Jaime spent many fun times together at basketball games, football games, cheering on the Baylor Bears, concerts, and traveling to many places, including Donna and Jaime’s favorite: the mountains. Donna was the kind of person that truly loved to help people, whether through intelligent ideas, thoughtful suggestions, or sometimes even tough love. Her dry sense of humor and willingness to laugh about anything made her an absolute joy to spend time with. Donna was never shy with her feelings, and she spoke straight from the heart. Donna truly lived out her faith the way Jesus said we should, by loving people like He did. She let her actions demonstrate her faith through her support for loved ones, grace, and the humble way she lived her life.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents Don and Billie West. She is survived by her daughter, Jaime Mulder of Dallas, Texas and numerous friends that have become family.
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James Franklin Smith
James Franklin Smith, affectionately known to many as “Giggles,” passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Bonham, Texas, at the age of 66. Born on September 8, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, James’s infectious laughter left his mark on the hearts of those who knew him.
Giggles spent 18 years as a cherished employee at Walmart in Bonham, Texas. His nickname, which he wore with pride, was a testament to his natural talent for bringing smiles to the faces of customers and coworkers alike. His laughter was pure joy, and his presence in the aisles was as heartwarming as it was entertaining. James’s love for life was evident in everything he did, from his dedication to his work to his passion for the simple pleasures.
A man of many interests, James had a love for animation that stayed with him throughout his life. He found joy and laughter in watching cartoons, a pastime that undoubtedly contributed to his youthful spirit and optimistic outlook. His tradition of having his picture taken with Santa every year was a cherished ritual, one that exemplified his ability to find magic in the everyday. During his recent hospital stay it was
SpongeBob SquarePants that kept James entertained for hours.
James’s talents weren’t limited to spreading joy; he was also a gifted, self-taught drummer. Music was woven into the fabric of his life, and he found a special connection in rhythm and melody. Alongside his father and brother, he formed a band known as “The Westerners.” A special memory for his children is when he would play the drums and his wife Kathy would sing. Those who knew James would describe him as the epitome of someone who was funny, optimistic, and loving. He navigated life with a laughter-filled heart and an unshakeable positivity that inspired others to see the good in the world. His loving nature was a comfort to his friends and family, and his memory will be cherished as a reminder of how one person’s attitude can uplift an entire community. James left this world cancer free after many years of fighting this battle. This is another testimony of his courage and strength.
He is preceded in death by parents, Estal and Virginia Smith, wife, Kathy Smith, sister, Virginia Smith, brother, Bobby Smith, and grandson, Kevin Smith. Giggles is survived by, daughter, Juanita Smith, sons, Michael Christopher Newman, James Smith, Kenneth Smith, brothers, R.V Smith, Norman Smith, Kenneth Smith, grandchildren, Bridget Smith, Kamren Smith, Brianna Smith, Payton Knowles, Kammie Shelton, Kenley Smith, and Karmen Smith, and Kaden Shelton.
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Alvin Leroy Fields
Alvin Leroy Fields, age 88, of Honey Grove, Texas, passed away September 1, 2025, peacefully in his home. Alvin was born in Bartley Woods, Texas, and was the son of Charlie Fields and Virgie Leigh (Williams) Fields. Alvin graduated from Ladonia High School and made his career in banking. He started off his career in Dallas and then took a position at First State Bank, Honey Grove, before becoming Owner/President of Farmers & Merchants State Bank, of Honey Grove and Ladonia, Texas. He retired from banking when he sold the banks at the end of 2005. Alvin was dedicated to helping his customers and the people in his community for almost 50 years. He was most recently a deacon and member of Dial Baptist Church. Alvin was a member of the Honey Grove Masonic Lodge and Lions Club. His hobbies over the years included golf, camping, riding his ATV, traveling, playing 42, and duck hunting.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, daughter Sheila Jane Reece; son-in-law Mark Reece; a wife, Sandra Kay Fields; and Sue Fields. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Fields; a son, Alan Fields of Honey Grove; and a daughter, Marilyn Sebade of Denton, Texas. His grandchildren include Samantha Pollard and husband Michael; Macey Reece and husband Hunter; Alex Fields; Madelyn Hill and husband Hunter; Abigail Fields; Matthew Sebade; Lucas Sebade; and his great-grandchild is Logan Pollard. Alvin also has several stepchildren that include Jamie Word; Cynthia Horton and husband Brenton; Jeff Barnett and wife Shawonna; Aaron Smith and wife Lisa; and Theresa Barnett. Alvin has numerous nieces and nephews and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Dial Baptist Church on September 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. with a reception to follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dial Baptist Church; Oak Ridge Cemetery of Ladonia; or a charity of your choice. To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.coopersorrells.com
Billy Dorman “Pete” Sullivan
Billy Dorman “Pete” Sullivan, 97 of Cooper, Texas passed away Wednesday August 27, 2025. Funeral Services were held at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday September 3,2025, at Cooper Methodist Church, Pastor Steve Cook and Pastor Brenda Williams officiated. Interment followed at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Family received friends and family from 10:30 – 11:30 Wednesday September 3, 2025, at Cooper Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Will Smith, Eric Bridges, Justin Smith, Cody Smith, Jonathan Moore, and David Moore. Pete was born in Vernon, Texas, January 27, 1928, to Eva Gladys Dorman. He was raised by Clarance and Gladys (Dorman) Evans. They have preceded him in death. Pete graduated from Leonard High School in 1946 and Joined Air Force in 1946, He married the love of his life Peggy Jean Shelton on December 31, 1950. While in Leonard high school he began his love for Hereford cattle, this was put on hold to serve our country in the United States Air Force for 22 years and retired as a Chief Master Sargent, during this time he was stationed in several places in the US, two tours over Seas in Ankara, Turkey and Athens, Greece. On retirement from the military, he enrolled in ETSU where he received a BA in computer programming, which led him to Austin, Texas where he worked for The State of Texas as a computer programmer, He retired after ten years. He resumed this love for Hereford cattle and moved to Cooper, Texas in May 1988, started his cattle business Sullivan Hereford Ranch and then ventured into the hay business.
He was a man of faith and member of the Methodist Church.
Pete presence, laughter, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts and, and all those whose lives he touched.
Survivors include son: Billy D, Sullivan II of Austin, Texas, daughter: Sue Cregg of Cooper, Texas, sister: Jean Kay Sanchez and husband Ruben, granddaughters: Wendy Bridges and husband Jeremy of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Sarah Henderson and husband Bill, three great grandchildren: Honesty Bridges, Eric Bridges, Zach Henderson and wife Lisa, four great great grandchildren: Preston Henderson, Kash Henderson, Titan Henderson, and Willoe Henderson, close friends: Will and Perrye Smith, many nieces and nephews,. Online condolences may be made at www.deltafuneralhome.com
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Home Country: Slim Randles
Packing people into the back country doesn’t sound really exciting, I know. And if it gets exciting, it’s undoubtedly because something went wrong.
But we did have occasional chuckles during those eight summers.
I stopped off at the backcountry ranger’s tent near Bullfrog Lake, in Kings Canyon National Park. He mostly checked fire permits and had a fun summer. He told me to get off my horse and in the tent … NOW, to see what he had. He said no matter how many times they told campers not to feed the wild animals, there was always someone with a hearing problem. On
the western slopes of the Park, where there are roads, a young guy was driving along in his brand-new Chevy hard-top convertible when he spotted a bear moseying along. That’s when the great idea hit him. He wrapped some bacon around the steering wheel, opened the driver’s door, and stepped out with his camera. In a few minutes, the bear climbed in behind the wheel and was eating the bacon. He closed the car door on the bear. Click, click! Wow. It sure looked like the bear was driving the car. But when he walked over to open the door and let the bear out, the bear had other ideas. He growled and snapped and our
photographer backed off. When the bacon was gone, the bear discovered a creel in the back seat smelling deliciously of prime trout, and wanted that, too. So he turned and started climbing into the back seat. Unfortunately, the bear stepped squarely on the car’s brand-new horn as he went for the creel. So the picture the ranger showed me was a good illustration of what a brandnew hardtop convertible looks like when a hand grenade goes off. Think sardine can. The bear left, and without using the brand-new door. But most of the time ….
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Restoring Spiritual Vitality
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Our Broken Chains Tent Revival is now only three weeks away! This series of meetings arise out of a desperate need for true revival and spiritual awakening. Our culture is getting farther and farther away from God and His Word every day. Sin is celebrated. God’s Word and followers of Jesus are mocked and ridiculed. The only hope for this county and this nation is a true revival. The word revival is very misunderstood. It often conjures up images of a series of church meetings with an evangelist and guest singer. True biblical revival is far different. The word revival comes from two Latin phrases, re, which means “again” and vivere, which means “to live.” So, basically it means to “live again.” If a person suffers a heart attack, CPR can often be
used to “revive” that person. Let me give you a good definition within a spiritual context: Revival is “restoring spiritual vitality to a lifeless person, family, church or nation.” Let us all pray that Our Great God will pour out His Spirit on us and bring a mighty, sweeping, culture-changing revival to us all for His Glory!
Yours for True Revival, Lyn and Lissa
Sunday Morning Re-Wind: Total Devotion to God
Hello everyone!
This week’s devotion comes from Deuteronomy 6:5, which tells us, “And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”
In this verse, God is calling Israel to a complete and total devotion to Him. Breaking this down, we see that love, in this context, is not just and emotion, but faithfulness, loyalty, and commitment. This commitment involves obedience and trust in the Lord. In Hebrew thought, the heart is the center of our thoughts, will, and intentions. Loving the Lord with all our hearts means to make Him the focus of our inner lives,
motives, and desires. “With all thy soul” refers to our whole life or being itself. If we love the Lord with all of our soul, it means that we are willing to dedicate our lives to Him, even until death. “With all our might” means with all of our strength, energy, and resources. This covers everything that we have, such as our talents, time, possessions, and efforts, poured into honoring and serving the Lord. In summary, this verse teaches us that our Love for the Lord must be wholehearted and genuine, not partial, and it must be expressed in obedience, worship, and daily living for Him.
In 1918, William H. Foulkes
wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message in this verse.
“Take Thou our minds, dear Lord, we humbly pray; give us the mind of Christ each passing day; teach us to know the truth that sets us free; grant us in all our thoughts to honor Thee.
Take Thou ourselves, O Lord, heart, mind, and will; through our surrendered souls Thy plans fulfill.
We yield ourselves to Thee— time, talents, all!
We hear, and henceforth heed Thy sovereign call.”
Bro. Josh Stevenson
Is the Lord willing?
By Tom Russell, Minister Northside Church of Christ, Bonham
There are so many things that God can do at our request, and there are things He is unwilling to. For instance, James instructs us in James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”, but he then goes on to qualify that it must be asked in “faith, with no doubting”! Alternatively, it would be sinful to ask God to “tempt” someone to do wrong, James “… for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He Himself tempts no one.” (James 1:13) Then, in 1 John 5:16, John appears to be addressing the mistake of asking God to forgive for those who are willfully sinning when he writes”... There is sin that
leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.”
God provides guidance for prayer throughout His word. Perhaps the most well-known example is Jesus’ instruction in Matthew 6:5-16, where He speaks of the need for humility, and the character of acceptable prayer. John offered words of encouragement for those who love the Lord when he wrote, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us.” (1 John 5:13-14) Note the qualifier, “according to His will”. One may appeal to God from the most difficult circumstances and not receive
what they ask for. The Apostle Paul “implored the Lord three times” to be delivered from a “thorn in the flesh”, but the Lord’s response was, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:7-9) The context reveals that Paul’s “suffering” actually served as a blessing “Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations,” he had received he was tempted to “exalt” himself. The suffering we experience in this life may drive us closer to God, if we allow it to.
We should love God, make our needs known to Him, and then be content with the outcome, trusting that He knows best. Let us trust in His will!
Unity Of Baptism and Salvation
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Does everyone need to follow Jesus to get to Heaven? The Lord said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). Is Jesus the way? Is He the truth? Is He the life? Is it truth that no one can come to the Father or Heaven without Christ? If the Lord is the way, the truth, and the life, and if we must go to the Father by Christ, then shouldn’t we listen to and do what he says. Jesus reminds us that “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock” (Matthew 7:24-25). We must not ignore, argue with, nor teach against the message of Christ. When Jesus taught “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16), did he really mean that? Jesus said “believeth” AND “is baptized” then “shall be saved” (Mark 16:16). He did not mean
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“believeth” AND “is NOT baptized,” any more than He meant “NOT believeth” AND “is baptized.” The word “and” ties together Faith and Baptism in the equation of Salvation. We must not discount, discard, nor ignore the teaching of the apostles as they were completing the great commission. The apostle Peter stated “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). There are some that say the “for” in “for the remission of sins,” means ‘because it has already happened.’ Their thought is that people were told to “repent, and be baptized” because your sins are ‘already’ forgiven. This is a false use of the Greek word “EIS” which is translated “for” in (Acts 2:38). “And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none” (Mark 14:55). The word “to” in “to put him to death” is the same Greek word “EIS” which means “in order to.” After the Roman soldiers “had mocked him(Jesus), they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him” (Matthew 27:3). The word “to” in
“led him away to crucify him” is the same Greek word “EIS” which means “in order to.”
Peter stated “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). The “for” is “EIS” “in order for” “the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38).
Paul spoke of his conversion and quoted Annanias, which said to Saul, “And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 22:16). Someone that has sin in their life must be baptized to rid themselves of sin. This is plainly taught. Someone that has been baptized scripturally, can pray, as a Christian, and God is “just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). We read that Jesus, “became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him” (Hebrews 5:9). Peter sums up that “baptism doth also now save us” (1 Peter 3:21). When we take an honest look at what the Bible says, we will recognize THE UNITY OF BAPTISM AND SALVATION.
Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21
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Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038
Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413
Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061
Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671
Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910
Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070
Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175
Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840
Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas
Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517
First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768
First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038
First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250
First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683
First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900
First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160
First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319
First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727
Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378
Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com
Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009
New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386
Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987 Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215
Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630
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Teal Season Opens in Texas Sept. 20
population declines.
Fishin’ Report
TAKE A KID FISHING or Hunting!
Week of September 3, 2025
Bois d’Arc EXCELLENT. Water normal stain; 8588 degrees; 1.06 feet below pool. Morning bass bite is best with topwater frogs on pond weeds and poppers at the edge as well as flukes and Yum Dingers. Square bills are good around old ponds and points 4-6 feet. Texas rigs rule in the timber around big trees and bushes 3-8 feet most of the day, but sometimes 8-15 feet. Carolina rigs and deep crankbaits off shore good around deep brush piles and rock piles in 15-23 feet. Report by Marc Mitchell, Mitchell’s Guide Service.
Cooper GOOD. Water stained; 78 degrees; 1.41 feet below pool. As the summer temperatures increase, target crappie are in deeper timber along the river channel and brush piles. Start on the edge of the timber line working towards the dam then to the timber in coves. Summer bite is typically best on live bait. Report by River Bottom Boys Guide Service. Fork GOOD. Water cloudy to clear; 85-88 degrees; 0.73 feet below pool. Bass are good early on topwaters and frog around grass or pond weeds. Squarebill crankbaits and chatterbaits are good in 2-4 feet most of the day. Carolina rigs are good offshore in 12-18 feet on points and humps with fluke type baits and big worms. Deep diving crankbaits are good in 20-24 feet on deep road beds and long points and humps. Report by Marc Mitchell, Mitchell’s Guide Service.
AUSTIN – Teal hunting season kicks off Sept. 20 and for the first time in nearly 20 years, Texas waterfowl hunters face a shortened early season. The Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Canadian Wildlife Service in May of 2024 estimated the blue-winged teal breeding population at 4.55 million birds, a 15 percent decline and the lowest estimate in two decades. USFWS requires a
Lavon GOOD. Water normal stain; 86 degrees; 1.85 feet below pool. Crappie are good in 12-15 feet on brush and timber using 1/16-ounce jigs in any color. Minnows work well too but you will catch a ton of babies so jigs are preferred to save money. There are not many fish below 18 feet. Black bass are good with white and chartreuse spinnerbaits in the mornings along with jerkbaits and soft plastics like the original Slugo worked Texas rigged without weight. If water is super clear, use that technique. If not clear, throw a 3-6 foot crawfish colored square bill around boat ramps and riprap for limits before 8 a.m. After 8 a.m., switch to a 12-foot KVD Series 5 in sexy shad. Soft plastics in watermelon red work well Texas rigged, or creature baits Carolina rigged. Brush piles produce using swimbaits glided over the top. White bass have been at 15 feet consistently. White slabs 1 ounce with treble hooks cut off except one work best at Little Ridge Point, Hybrid Point and the island tip. Anglers are limiting out by 7:45 a.m. at the latest. Tying a jig 12 inches above your slab on a loop knot catches two fish at a time. For some reason, they are still spooked by the thumper but the splash is still working bringing them to the boat. Catfish are good at 15 feet on the flats, especially near drop-offs. Ray Roberts FAIR. Water slightly stained; 82 degrees; 0.87 feet below pool. Things are starting to make a transition and it’s getting a little tougher with water temps getting up to the 90s. Crappie are starting to move out deeper to deep brush in 35-40 feet and in trees in 25-40 feet of water. Now they’re also moving out a bit and you can catch them better on timber in 12-18 feet of water, brush piles the same. Early mornings on windblown points for sand bass. Channel catfish are about the same - you can still fish baited holes. Sand bass are in 35-45 feet of water. Largemouth bass are on offshore rocks or shallow brush. Nothing fishing good except channel catfish. Report by Daniel Koberna, Lt. Dan’s Crappie Co. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 0.48 feet below pool. Lake Tawakoni continues to fish decently as we head into August. Fish are moving often–staying on them has been a challenge. The hybrid striper, striper and white bass bite has been good. Fish are stacking up on shallow points in 10-20 feet. Surface feeding is also happening sporadically in early mornings and late evenings when we have some wind. Slab spoons, downriggers and swimbaits are working equally good. The eating sized 1-3 pound catfish bite is red hot. Limits are being caught daily in just a few hours. Prepared baits such as punch and dip baits are working best. The crappie bite has picked up. Minnows are working best in 12-20 feet near bridge pilings. The largemouth bite is good on frogs at daylight and working over to shallow cranks around dock legs and submerged irrigation intakes. Shaky heads have been good too. Report by Captain Michael Littlejohn, Lake Tawakoni Guide Service. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 83-84 degrees; 0.23 feet above pool. Watch for topwater striper activity early and late. Fish are still moving fast in deep water and down ledges. Lures and live bait as the water starts to cool off. Big fish are off main lake points at daylight on big pencil poppers. Catfishing is good on punch bait and cut shad. Baited holes are producing numbers of channels in 20-25 feet of water on points and flats near ditches. Blue catfish are schooled up in deeper water off river ledges. Big blues will start showing up on deep flats, drifting cut shad and whole gizzard shad in 50-60 feet of water. Report by Jacob Orr, Lake Texoma, Guaranteed Guide Service. 2/5/19
minimum population of 4.7 million birds to authorize a full 16-day season. The most recent May survey showed an even lower estimate of 4.4 million blue-winged teal, which is now 13 percent below the long-term average. Unfortunately, hunters can also expect another shortened season next year during the 2026-27 hunting season.
Blue-winged teal, the second most abundant duck in North America and the primary species targeted during Texas’s early teal season, have faced tough conditions on their northern breeding grounds. Prolonged drought in key areas of Canada and the Dakotas has reduced habitat quality and nesting success, leading to
“While it’s disappointing to see the decreased hunting season, teal remain an important and resilient species,” said Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program Leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Hunters can still expect fair opportunity this September, especially where wet conditions earlier in the summer have provided good habitat locally.”
Despite the challenges, Kraai indicates hunters can still anticipate an average teal season in Texas this fall.
“Local wet conditions earlier this summer should hold birds in many areas,” added Kraai. “Hunters who scout ahead and adapt to shifting conditions will likely find success.”
Fannin and Grayson County leaders addressing heavy trucks on Texoma roads
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KXII)
By Olivia Thompson
- In Fannin and Grayson Counties, leaders are working together to address a growing issue, heavy trucks driving through and tearing up local roads. With the growth the counties are facing, comes an increase in development, but much of it calls for heavy truck traffic that Texas State Representative Shelley Luther says is
tearing up roads. She announced Wednesday that the director of Texas DPS, Colonel Freeman Martin, decided to move a commercial vehicle enforcement task force to Sherman with additional patrols following talks about constituents’ road and safety concerns. In a statement, Luther said:
“Folks in Grayson and Fannin Counties are fed up with heavy trucks tearing up our roads, and I’ve
been pushing hard to do something about it. After working with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Colonel Freeman Martin has stepped up big time. They’ve moved a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement task force to Sherman and are planning extra patrols to crack down on the problem. Both Sheriff Bennie of Grayson, and Shook of Fannin have been a huge help, too, working with us to keep things in check. We’re focused on
Farmers market & Art Classes at the Creative Arts Center
Bonham, Texas – A local
Farmers Market is being held at the Creative Arts Center in the shade of the parking lot on some Saturday mornings from 8 am to noon. Upcoming dates include September 13 & 27 and October 11 & 25. Shoppers can find fresh produce, eggs, honey, bread, goat milk soaps and other homemade and handcrafted items. The art center also continues to offers a wide variety of art classes for all ages.
A five week Drawing class with Wayne Smith will meet on Saturday mornings from 10:30 am to noon, starting on Sept 6. Wanda Oliver will be leading a two part class on Intuitive Painting with Oil and Cold Wax on Sept 12 & 19 from 1-4 pm.
Michelle Haynes will lead a Garden Charm class on Saturday, Sept 13 from 11 am to 2 pm. For this class, participants must bring old jewelry and other trinkets and will learn how to turn them into beautiful artwork for the garden or window.
A kids paint party will be also be held on Sept 13 from 10:30 am to noon. A Dragonfly paint party for adults with
Jessie Bryant from 3 Little Birds Paintings will be held in the evening on Sept 16.
Tatiana Suvorova will teach Oil Pastels on Sept 17 from 10 am to noon.
Karen Sigler will lead a class in making resin trays on Sept 20. Cassidy Barber will teach a class in how to use Procreate on Sept 23 and how to use your sewing machine on Sept 25.
JayeBella has an upcoming class that include lunch, drinks and acrylic painting called Masterpieces & Mimosas on Saturday, Sept 27 from 11 am to 3 pm. Her next Brush & Brunch class will be on Oct 7 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Three different basketweaving classes are set for Sept 30, Oct 30 and Nov 14.
Sip & Stitch is a free time for fiber artists to bring their current project and enjoy fellowship with others who like to crochet, knit, embroider and create other fiber arts. The next Sip & Stitch is set for Sept 11 from 6-8 pm.
Likewise, Artist Get Togethers are free opportunity for artists of any medium to get together with other creative types and work on their current project. The next one is set for Sept 26 from 1-3 pm. Junk Journal Club meets monthly and will meet again
on Sept 24 from 2-4 pm. This class is free for members and $5 for non-members. Poetry at the Art Canter is a free opportunity for those who enjoy poetry to gather to read and listen to the spoken word. The next gathering will be on Wednesday, Sept 24 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
The center offers weekly yoga classes. Kristi Dunbar teaches yoga on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Jenny Schero teaches chair yoga on Wednesdays at 1 pm. Beginners are welcome. Classes cost $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. An 8 week series of belly dance classes will meet on Wednesday evenings, starting Sept 10.
Drama Kids is starting back up on Sept 4. Weekly drama classes for youth meet on Thursday evenings.
Other new classes are being added to the center’s schedule nearly every week. Go to the center’s website to get more information about classes and to sign up.
The Creative Arts Center is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham. The center is open Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon. For more information, call (903) 640-2196 or go to www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org
keeping our roads safe and in one piece for everyone.“
Luther said Sheriff Cody Shook and Sheriff Tony Bennie’s commitment to public safety makes a big difference.
“A lot of these roads you’re seeing a lot of divots, asphalt being pushed away creating, a lot of potholes especially near stop signs or intersections,” said Lt. Jeremy Cox of the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. In the future, Cox has hopes to bring on a commercial
vehicle enforcement deputy regarding weight and further CMV regulations.
It’s an issue Grayson County Commissioner Josh Marr knows all too well given this year’s thru truck traffic restriction discussions during commissioners court.
“I think currently there were two troopers in the area, this will add a third which is very needed,” Marr said. This comes after years of county residents struggling to navigate roads flooded
with crater potholes. Commissioner Marr said the good news won’t only physically protect roads in the counties, but it will also keep drivers safer.
“[We’ve had] several deaths over the past week on the highways, and those could be avoided if everybody was driving safe speeds,” said Marr. “The more patrolling, the safer it is for everybody on the highways and the back roads.”
Friday, September 26, 2025 @ 8am
Legacy Ridge Country Club 2201 Country Club Rd Bonham, TX 75418
Sign up Price: $100 per player or $400 for a team
Early Sign up: $75 per player
You do not have to have a team to play
Breakfast and lunch will be provided
If you aren't a golfer, become a hole sponsor for $125! There will be a sign at the tournament with your name on it. It can be a company, family name or memorial hole sponsorship.
Contact: Jim Prescott @ 903-227-8341 (call or text)
Or email: lisa@dallaschina.com
*FCFCC is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Crisis Center. Our office can be reached at 903-583-7694
Monthly Mobile Food Distribution @ 9am ● 1st TuesdayLadonia City Square Wednesday, Sept. 17 Bonham Multipurpose Ctr. 700 FM 87, Bonham ● 9am Feeding Fannin
Fannin County Community Ministries
Food Pantry
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
8:00am - 11:45am 1022 FM 273 BONHAM TX 75418 903-583-3663
Family Violence Affects the Children
PLEASE ...if you need help dealing with personal problems or you need help coping with your children, seek help!
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.”
- Jane Dee Hull
Children depend on the adults around them for protection, guidance and a feeling of belonging.
Children flourish in a positive environment!!
Call for help.
There is never any shame in saving a young life from pain and despair.
Fannin County Family Crisis Center
903-583-7694
24 Hour Hotline 903-583-7000
CAREGIVER
I’M A CAREGIVER: Reliable, punctual with 20 years experience. I can provide many references upon request and pass background check. I have compassion and respect while giving the best personal and medical care. Call 580-453-1612 and talk to Gina Jones who is local in Fannin County.
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED
Need Part-Time welder and Part-Time Landscape Helper. Call 903-814-8620
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS
HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information Call: 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna
CNC Lathe/ Mill
Machinist POSITION OPENINGS
B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-583-3597
NOW HIRING!
CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.
HELP WANTED Building metal buildings, welding experience a plus! Call: 903-436-0555
RETAIL SPACE
VINTAGE STORE BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE
Bluebonnet Country Store, a vintage shop and vendor mall in Leonard, has a rare opportunity for an experienced vintage vendor to join our store. Prime front of store space available. Leonard is a growing community, and we’re just 30 minutes outside DFW. Come join our family of over 50 vendors!
ULTRA COMPETITIVE SPACE RENT!
AVAILABLE NOW. CALL 214-250-7700 or
REAL ESTATE
OFFICES FOR RENT:
520 S. Center Bonham, TX 75418
2 offices, bathroom & storage area, Plenty of parking space. $750 per month. (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108.
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Buying homes As Is Since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979
DUPLEX FOR RENT: 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Completely Renovated Application Required. No App. Fee. Background Check. 702 E. Market St. Honey Grove
$1,100 / mo.
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FOR RENT 4 Bdrm House, C/A, New Windows, Fenced Yard. $1600 mo. - -
1 Bdrm. Apt. Single Story Brick, C/A, Washer & Dryer Included $950 - - - - - - - -
2 Bdrm house, C/A, Metal Windows, Single Car Garage
$1,200 month Call: 903-227-0920
PINE RUN APARTMENTS Now taking applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903-378-7146
GARAGE SALES
3 Family Sale 207 Chaffin, Bonham Fri. & Sat. Sept. 12 & 13 Lots of household stuff, adult clothing, boy toddler clothing, books, plants and much more.
COUNTRY WIDE YARD SALE Sept. 12 & 13 Fri. & Sat. 8 am - 3 pm 484 CR 1206, Savoy, 75479 Lots of everything. New & Used merchandise. You don't want to miss!
ESTATE SALE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TREES and MÁS
Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. RoofingMetal or Shingles, Indoor or Outdoor Remodeling & Repairs. Insured. Call for free estimate. 903-227-6940
903-227-8369 or 903-486-2868.
SOLO HANDYMAN
Servicing Bonham & Fannin County No job too big or too small. We do it all! 903-217-6327
App House Leveling & Foundation repair Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860
HERCULES’S
HANDYMAN SERVICE
903-449-2533
Roofing
Fencing
• Welding
• Concrete
• Electric
• Small Plumbing
• Remodels
• New construction Serving our community since 1997
STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL
Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE
Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898.
Puzzle On Page 4
Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.
Legal Notice Publication Information You Need To Know In recent public comment it was questioned as to the access of public notices placed in The Fannin County Leader. Every Monday morning the current published notices are added to a nationwide website. The Column website is accessible to every entity that publishes or would be a potential bidder on public notices. The Fannin County Leader staff work very diligently to ensure every advertiser’s funds are wisely spent. We appreciate the opportunity to provide a local source for so many valued businesses in Fannin County and beyond. Use this QR Code or search www.texaspublicnotices.com at any time to access all public notices published in Texas, including The Fannin County notices.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TOPSOIL & FLEX BASE
6 Yards Topsoil: $200
6 Yards Flex Base: $300 1-½” Crusher Run: $400 PeaGravel: $450 FREE Delivery in Fannin County! Also available: Mulch & other landscape materials. After hours and weekend deliveries available. Call for details! 469-585-9167
Are you in the Buffer Zone or a Floodplain?
Fannin CAD has a wonderful interactive Map on their web site; https://www.fannincad.org/ Use the “Map Contents Box” to show overlays of: FEMA flood zones. Bois d’Arc Lake. Bois d’Arc lake 5,000ft Buffer & the Zoning Parcels for Bois d’Arc Lake. If you have any questions please call us, we are here to help. Development Services Di Hopkins 903-449-4220 (Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities)
TOSSED & FOUND
County Road 2037 in the Tulip area, 1 mile stretch, both sides of the County Road. PLEASE DON’T LITTER!
Littering is a very annoying problem in Fannin County and...it’s illegal! Public Service Announcement The Fannin County Leader.
LEGAL NOTICE
General Notice
Bois D’ Arc Municipal Utility District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Sloane’s Creek Pump Station Improvements Project Number B011294.001
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received by Bois D’ Arc Municipal Utility District at the office of the Engineer, Dunaway located at 118 Mckinney St., Farmersville, Texas 75442, until Thursday, September 18, 2025 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.
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
Fannin County Leader deadline is Thursdays at Noon!
Main Street Bonham Now Streaming On EarthCam
By Tim Meek: Co-owner, of The Leader
1915. The view is on our website www.fannincountyleader. info and at the EarthCam website www.earthcam.com Just type in Bonham and the feed will appear. Currently the stream is 1080p however we will be streaming in 4K soon. There will be a short ad, like all media there is advertising however EarthCam does compensate for advertising based on the number of hits. The Leader will collect that income and divide the money between the Children’s Center, The Family Life Center and Open Arms Shelter as a donation. There is a QR code on our front page, and below this article, so you can scan with your phone and go straight to the stream.
Based on my research, this is the first and only live stream in Bonham or Fannin
County on EarthCam! This will put Bonham and Fannin County on the national media map due to the significance and history of the Jefferson Highway.
Jefferson Highway
Historic Site: Looking north on the historic Jefferson Highway, Main Street The Jefferson Highway was a highway stretching through the central United States from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. This is the Magnolia Oil Co. Gas Station. Construction on this station began in 1917 and was completed in 1918. It was built specifically to service motorists traveling the Jefferson Highway. It has been partially restored and now is home of United Motor Garage. The Jefferson Highway was replaced with the new numbered US Highway system in the late 1920s.
The area was originally called Post Office Row, because the Post Office was there for 30 years, moving around 1885. Then the area began to be called “Panther Row” around 1895.
Although the origin of the
name “Panther Row” is not documented, some think the name came from a whiskey with the name “Panther” sold at the saloon. In the late 1800s these blocks were very busy with many stores. The Fannin County Courthouse built in 1888, partially destroyed by a fire in 1929 and recently restored dome is visable top right of the stream. So, if you have family and friends out of town, stand at the corner of N. Main and E. 3rd street and in front of the historic gas station, look to south, toward The Leader’s office and wave!
EarthCam Stream Jefferson Highway Main St.Bonham, TX
Bonham State Park, Park Road 24. Park Road 24 in the Bonham State Park will have daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the main road, camping spots and parking lots within the park. Detour routes will be present during construction to allow for the flow of traffic.
FM 68, at the North Sulphur River bridge. FM 68 at the North Sulphur River bridge is closed to through traffic as crews work on and replacing the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use SH 34, SH 11, and SH 78 as the detour route.
FM 2645, from FM 898 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 opened to all traffic on 6/23/2025. Construction crews will continue working on minor items at this location. Motorists should expect delays as there will be daily lane closures through the construction zone.
CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek. The onsite detour on CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek has been removed. The new bridge is competed and open to traffic. Traffic is asked to approach the bridge slowly and drive at an appropriate speed through the work zone while crews continue working on finishing the remaining bridge work.
CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary. CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary was closed to traffic on Monday, April 21 to allow for replacement of the bridge. The bridge at Sanders Creek Tributary is completed and opened to traffic. The bridge on CR 2825 at Sanders Creek was closed on June 21 & the Contractor demolished the bridge. The bridge is completed and opened to traffic.
FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace
