1st 2024, three brand new ambulances will be available
to provide emergency medical service in Fannin County. Overall this will increase the number of ambulances available to the public. Allegiance, a commercial
entity under contract to the County, will be responsible for the management and operation of the three new ambulances and crews. This service will be supplemental
to emergency medical service presently provided by the Bonham City Fire Department. Beginning Tuesday October 1st, the Bonham Fire Department will begin focusing on providing emergency medical service in the Bonham Fire District, which includes the City of Bonham.
between Allegiance and the City of Bonham is being implemented. This will allow the two entities to work together and share resources. Initially, the three new ambulances will be based in Honey Grove, Leonard and Ector. Locations may change and ambulances maybe added, based on call volume.
Emergency medical service will be provided 24/7
Sharon Haynes
St. Elizabeth Parish Annual Fall Festival
Ruby with part of her family.
L to R: Tony, Nancy's husband, Nancy, her niece, Ruby, Randy, her son. Photos by Sharon Haynes
Ruby with Honey Grove Police Officer Brandi Morris.
COUNTYTRASHSERVICE
SWEET POTATO HONEYBUNN CAKE with PECANS
Ingredients: For the Cake:
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Icing:
½ cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Make the Cake:
In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Make the Icing: In a medium bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency. Ice the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then spread the icing evenly over the warm cake. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. Serve: Slice the Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake into squares and enjoy this delightful dessert with its unique flavor combination!
This Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake with Pecans and Grated Sweet Potato Icing is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress with its rich flavors and moist texture.
N-Tex Sand & Gravel Donate to Cemetery
The Sunnyside Cemetery of Savoy members are still overwhelmed by the generous Donation of Gravel & Hauling for the roads in the Cemetery. This was done in memory of their (and our) friend, Billy Bob Sloan and his family. Billy Bob was so attendant to the Cemetery and always there when needed. He is now buried there and continues to be missed.
Thank you again Mr. Tom Gaedtke, owner, and Mr. Terry Hopkins, manager of N-Tex Sand & Gravel.
9/26/23
Dedication Ceremony
You are invited to attend and be part of a special Dedication Ceremony honoring the late Constable John R. Agnew, who was killed in the line of duty on October 2, 1886.
The ceremony will be held at Bailey Inglish Cemetery, located at 6th and Lynn Streets, Bonham, Texas on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy!
Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to Fannin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or email me: fclweesie@gmail. com
The Fannin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct One Staff, in conjunction with Operation Blue Remembrance will be placing a headstone marker on Constable Agnew’s grave. Constable Agnew’s grave has gone un-marked since his death in 1886.
History, noun :
a record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes. There are 132 Historical Markers in Fannin County according to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) website. Each week I will search the County and post a pic along with the Marker location and the Marker text. If you have a specific Marker you want to see in the Leader, email the pic to fcltimmeek@gmial.com “A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.”
First Fannin County Settlement
Directions: From Elwood, go west 4.5 miles on FM 2554.
Marker Text: Established April 1836 by five pioneers moving to Texas on the “Rover,” one of few steamboats to pass around snags and bends of Red River in this area, the colonists - from four states of the “Old South” - were Richard Locke, Dr. Daniel Rowlett, Daniel Slack, Edward and John Stephens. They were soon joined by Jabez Fitzgerald and Mark Roberts and families who traveled overland. Leader of settlers of Rowlett, planter and lawyer aas well as doctor, instrumental in creation of Fannin County, 1837. He served Republic of Texas in Army and in 2nd, 4th and 8th Congresses.
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 is closed to thru traffic while crews perform bridge repairs. All traffic will be required to take the exit for US 69 and then will be able to take the next entrance ramp back onto SH 121. A temporary signal is in place to control traffic on SH 121 and US 69 during this closure. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone. CR 4020 at Caney Creek. CR 4020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use CR 4025 as a detour.
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 lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
FM 100, from SH 56 to FM
Fannin County Republican Women (FCRW)
Monday, October 7, 2024
“Understanding How the Tax Rate is Set for Fannin County”
Republican Women, Associates and their guests are welcome! The FCRW meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with a meet and greet portion of our gathering where members will bring a covered dish. The program begins at 6:00 pm and concludes at 7:15 pm. Our meeting location is the Family Life Center, 200 W. 8th Street, Bonham, Texas. Please contact Debbie Gove at dgove1728@gmail.com for further information if needed.
“Caring for America” is an ongoing service project of the FCRW. We have chosen to support the Open Arms Homeless Shelter and the Fannin County Family Crisis Center in 2024 with cash donations collected at each meeting. Paid for by Fannin County Republican Women
Oakwood Cemetery, Honey Grove
Press Release - The Honey Grove High School classes of the 1960s had a big reunion on July 27 with many out-oftown visitors. A lot of work had been done in Oakwood the week before, so it really looked nice that weekend. Several new headstones were set during July, and final dates were added to a few headstone, as well. Once a headstone is ordered, it usually takes at least 6 months for it to be delivered and set.
Someone left a dead dog in a black garbage bag inside the front gate. This is not the first animal that has been dropped off at Oakwood, along with a lot of other filthy items, over the years. Our volunteers work hard keeping the cemetery in as good a shape as possible. They should not have to deal with disposing of dead animals or trash left inside the cemetery. Please respect both our volunteers and our family and friends
who rest within the gates. August was a hot month with next to no rain, so there should not have been a lot of activity at Oakwood. Unfortunately, there was quite a bit of what were probably nocturnal goings on. Someone (or someones) stole over 5,000 gallons of water from the cemetery in August. Five thousand gallons of water is the typical monthly use for a family of four. If you need water, please, contact the city
or county offices or some other agency which can be of proper assistance.
Memorials for July and August
Charlotte Bankston
Beverly Felts
Jack Patrick Mary Pauline Yarbrough
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
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
working. Items may be donated any time of the year.
Contact Corey Baker @ 903-583-7446
Bonham
Lake Bonham
James Lloyd Kirby
Bonham- James Lloyd Kirby was born November 28, 1946, to Lloyd and Johnnie (Burns) Kirby. Mr. James Kirby passed away September 16, 2024 in Paris, TX. James loved to shoot, fish, BBQ, and rooting for all Texas sports.
Mr. Kirby is survived by his sons, Lloyd Brian Kirby of Burleson, TX, Larry Dean Kirby of Burleson, TX, Jimmy Don Kirby and wife Shelly of Windom, TX, daughter Lisa Kirby Davis, sister Jeannie Dobson and husband Joe of Mustang, OK, 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. James is preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Johnnie Kirby as well as the mother of his four children Patricia Louetta (Harrison) Kirby.
Interment will be held at Willow Wild at a later date.
To convey condolences or to sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
Thomas Glen Tatum
Thomas Glen Tatum passed away with his family by his side on September 19, 2024 at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. Glen was born on August 16, 1949 in Pulaski, TN to parents, Eugene and Marjorie Tatum. At the tender age of 17, Glen was drafted by the United States Army. During his service to country Glen learned the priceless lesson of hard work and dedication. He carried this trait throughout the rest of his life. He successfully owned and operated Tatum Excavating Co. until his retirement in 2011. Glen had a talent unlike no other. He could look at a piece of raw land and turn it into beautiful property. When he wasn’t working you could find Glen traveling and enjoying his motorhomes. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Glen was a man of faith and this could be seen in his dedication to his wife and children. He loved Carol, Jill, and Kyle with everything he had. His spirit will live on through them and the generations to come.
Glen is preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Marjorie Tatum, brother, Eugene Tatum, and sister, Jean Alston.
He is survived by wife, Carol Tatum, daughter, Jill Price (Scott), son, Kyle Price (CJ), brother, Bill Tatum (Peggy), sisters, June Phillips, Susan Cooper (Joe), Linda Callahan (Richard), and Carol Craig (Randy), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Please join the family to honor the life of Glen on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1pm @ Wise Valley Chapel with Rodney Sprayberry officiating. A reception and gathering will follow the service at Wise Funeral Home from 2pm to 4pm. Come share a toast and memory of Glen as they celebrate his life. The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home. They took exceptional care of Glen and for that we are so thankful.
Thressa
“Tracy” Agnes
Hazzard
Thressa “Tracy” Agnes Hazzard went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2024 in Denison, Texas surrounded by family. Tracy was born June 30, 1940 in Compton Rural, California at Bellflower Maternity & Convalescent Home to Sam Bylsma and Agnes (Buma) Bylsma. Her family lived on dairies in Southern California where she and her siblings all helped care for animals. She was a graduate of Anaheim High School and then went on to work at PacBell Telephone Company. Tracy married Monte on September 28, 1963 and shared fifty-eight wonderful years together. Tracy was introduced to Monte by his cousin while working underneath his car, at first Tracy only knew him by his feet. After they wed he was then drafted into the United States Army. He served overseas in Germany as a Chaplains Assistant, where he and Tracy got to travel a bit and visit new places and make some beautiful memories together. After her husband’s service in the military, they came home to Anaheim where she and Monte started their family. Tracy was a stay at home mother and housewife while all three of their sons attended school. When their youngest son was older, but still in school she decided to go back to work where she became a school secretary and retired with Anaheim School District. Tracy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Anaheim for sixty-one years, where she and Monte were part of a couples group and this is where they both became very close to their dear friends the Wimberly’s. She loved to spend time with her husband, sons and her four siblings. She also enjoyed going to La Vida Hot Springs with her children and sister(s).
Tracy and Monte also had a love for animals and over the years they had quite a few, but there was one that stole her heart and that was Yodi. They took Yodi on many trips that they both got to enjoy and then they were blessed with little Jack who got to come along. Tracy loved to have her hair looking very nice and when dad was still alive, he made certain she was at her hairdressers every week. She had a love for her family and always made everyone feel so welcomed. She passed along so many valuable things over the years to her sons and some of those are to love your family, to walk with the Lord and to be a good person. Tracy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many and she will be missed dearly. Her legacy lives on through her three sons; Craig, Randy, Todd, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; Sam and Agnes, husband; Monte and grandson Justen. She leaves behind her sons and daughter-in-law’s; Craig and Lynette Hazzard, Randy and Valarie Hazzard, Todd Hazzard, grandchildren; Richard, Anthony, Eddie, Brittany, Michael, Jasper and Jaslyn, great-grandchildren: Jesse, Jocelyn, Jackie and William.
The family in Texas held a family night/viewing on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7pm at Cooper-Sorrells in Bonham, TX.
She was then be transported to California where her main service will be held and burial to follow.
Anaheim, CA viewing and service will be as follows: Hilgenfeld Mortuary-Anaheim on October 8, 2024 Viewing will start at 10am, Pastor will begin her service at 11am and at 12pm we will commence so that she can be transported to Riverside National Cemetery for her burial at 1:30pm. There will be no graveside services per moms wishes.
To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
FUNERAL HOME
OBITUARIES
We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
Margery Jean Lackey
Bonham-Margery Jean Lackey was born on July 23, 1932, in Honey Grove, TX, to Ray and Mary Johnson. Mrs. Lackey passed away September 22, 2024, in Bonham, TX, at the age of 92.
Services for Mrs. Lackey were held Thursday, September 26, 2024, at CooperSorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX, beginning at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Lackey presided. Interment followed at Arledge Ridge Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were Thomas Lackey, Nathan Melson, Jarrod Compton, Dusty Compton, Kenneth Russell, and Craig Richards.
Mrs. Lackey married the love of her life
Billy Gene Lackey on October 4, 1950, in Hope, Arkansas and the couple spent nearly 46 years together until the passing of Mr. Lackey in 1996. Jean loved to go camping and spend holidays with her family, especially her favorite holiday, Easter. She was very good at sewing, needle point, and was known to make the best chicken and dumplings.
Jean is survived by her daughters, Julia Ann Russell and husband Kenneth of Dodd City, and Cathy Jean Melson of Dodd City, as well as 5 grandchildren, and 12 great- grandchildren.
Mrs. Lackey is preceded in death by her parents, Ray Johnson and Mary Archer, her beloved husband Billy Gene Lackey, brother Arthur Johnson, sisters; June Williams, Alma Burkhalter, and Margaret Gaston, as well as her son-in-law Steven Melson.
The family requests that donations be made to The American Cancer Society.
Wilma Faye Pearce
Wilma Faye Pearce was born April 23, 1939, to Calvin and Eller (Bonham) Helms in Roxton, TX. Mrs. Pearce passed away September 20, 2024, at her residence in Honey Grove, TX. Graveside services were held Thursday September 26, 2024, at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Petty, TX beginning at 2:00PM. Bro. Terry Paul Cunningham presided.
Wilma was an experienced seamstress who worked at several sewing places in her career including, Bonham Sewing Factory, The Banner, and was a supervisor at Fannin Land. As a family-oriented woman Wilma always cherished spending time with her loved ones as well as gardening and tending to her flower beds until she was no longer able to do so.
Mrs. Pearce is survived by her son Marshall Underwood of Honey Grove, daughter Julie McNeece and husband Roger of Paris, TX, grandchildren; Kelly Recheal, Cassie Ann, Amber Faye, Sarah Mechelle, Destiny Ann Mullers, Dustin Wayne McNeece, Matthew Aaron McNeece, Christina and Paul Steedman, 22 great grandkids, 3 great great grandkids, as well as her sisters, Teresa and Brenda Helms.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents Calvin and Eller, husband Kenneth Pearce, and daughter Deborah Abston and husband John (Bear) Abston.
Olvin Neal Brown
Olvin Neal Brown passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Lewisville, Texas at the age of eighty-nine. Neal was born Saturday, February 23, 1935, in Bonham, Texas to father, Virgil Brown, and mother, Ruth (Webster) Brown. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Neal then built his career as a teacher and principal for the Irving Independent School District for 39 years until his retirement in 2000. In his spare time Neal loved traveling, fishing, and antique shopping especially for American Indian Artifact which he had an extensive collection. Above all Neal was a loving brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Neal is preceded in death by his father, Virgil Nevil Brown, and mother, Ruth Lillian Brown. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Kerry Brown; daughter in law Julie Brown; sister, Kay Jestice; granddaughters: Megan Palmer, and Paige Esposito; great grandchildren: Truitt, Knox, Channing, Beckett, Dakota, and Nicholette; as well as numerous other family and friends who will miss Neal greatly.
Neal will be laid to rest at 2:00p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, TX 75211.
The cemetery has a strict policy on limiting flowers, so the family requests memorials in Neal’s name to the Enabling Movement Foundation: https://enablingmovement.com/donate
Service to others with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ Owned by the Greene Family
FRIENDS OF THE BONHAM SNAP CENTER
The Friends of the Bonham SNAP Center is currently involved in an effort to raise funds. An 8½” x 11” journal will be printed to inform the general public in Fannin County of the programs and services that are available at The Bonham Senior Center.
YOU MAY RECEIVE A TELEPHONE CALL SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT IN
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Thank you for your consideration. FRIENDS OF THE BONHAM SNAP CENTER
P.O. BOX 701 • BONHAM, TEXAS 75418
Fix Our Eyes On Jesus
Calvary Baptist Church
913 S. 5th Street, Bonham, (903) 583-3910
God has done so many “great and mighty” things during this time of the tent revival. I continue to be overwhelmed with the deepest gratitude for all the amazing volunteers that have worked so hard to bring it to pass. To the food crew, security crew, nursery workers, invitation encouragers, the bus drivers, sound equipment toters, and even those that have helped
oversee the raising and lowering of tent. I also want to commend the entire congregation for your faithfulness to attend, pray, give, and respond. You all are such a blessing! This week for so many of us was a “mountaintop” experience. Life is not lived on the mountain or in the clouds. Life is lived in the trenches. After Elijah’s mountaintop experience on Mount Carmel, he crashed and burned spiritually
and physically. An angel told him to rest and eat. As we come down off the mountaintop, let’s all rest physically and spiritually. Let’s feed on the Word of God and continue to “fix our eyes on Jesus.” In all of it, may we commit and resolve to keep the zeal, excitement, passion, and fervency of the revival spirit alive in our hearts. May the precious wind of the Holy Spirit and anointing continue to blow upon us!
Yours for Continued Revival, Lyn and Lissa
Sunday Morning Re-Wind “A Good Steward”
Hello everyone!
The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 4:10, “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” When I read this verse, I was reminded of the Great Commission in Matthew 28. Stewardship is defined as the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. In this verse, Peter reminds us that we should look at anything that we call “ours” differently from how the world sees it. Every good thing that we have is ours only by the grace of God, and is intended to be used for His purpose. We are called to spread the gospel in whatever manner that we can, whether it be through preaching, teaching, singing, or what have you. These things should be used as an opportunity to serve others, as believers. If we fail to use these gifts from God wisely, then we fail to be a good steward. Wisely using what he have in our service for Him, and to others, to fulfill His purpose, is what sets us apart as God’s people. The people that God has put among us are the people with whom we are called to share His grace. In 1858, William Walsham How wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message
in this verse. “We give thee but thine own, whate’er the gift may be; all that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee. May we thy bounties thusas stewards true receive and gladly, as thou blessest us, to thee our first fruits give.”
If you are looking for a good church home, we invite you to come visit and be part of our church family and worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday!
Bro. Josh Stevenson
The Foundation Of God and Christ
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
Often times, the wise are prideful in their wisdom. The strong, many times, are prideful in their strength. The wealthy are prideful in their riches. Worldly wisdom, physical strength, and earthly wealth are not things to glory in. We find these words written by the weeping prophet, “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD” (Jeremiah 9:2324). Our aim in life should be to know and “to serve the true and living God” (1 Thessalonians 1:9). Moses continues to remind us that “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). We are again reminded in the New Testament that, “without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). As we understand, believe, and know God, so must we believe and know Jesus Christ.
Jesus encouraged His disciples by saying, “Let not your heart
be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me” (John 14:1). Jesus said that “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Those that believe in Christ “should not perish.” James wrote that “the devils also believe, and tremble” (James 2:19).
Peter, speaking of Jesus, said, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). The Lord told His disciples that “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18). What does the Lord say about salvation? It has been established that everyone must believe in Jesus Christ. Jesus taught more than just faith. He preached repentance (Matthew 4:17). In fact, Christ said “except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3). Paul helps us to understand the importance of repentance by proclaiming that God “now commandeth all men every where to repent” (Acts 17:30). No one is left out.
Jesus stated that “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32). After the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, Paul stated” That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and
shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:910). When the Ethiopian “eunuch said ‘See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?’” (Acts 8:36), then “Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God” (Acts 8:37). Jesus commissioned his disciples to “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:1516). Jesus tells us by what authority the disciples were to baptize. “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matthew 28:19). Peter “commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord” (Acts 10:48). Are we building a foundation on what Jesus said, or just on what we like? If Jesus is the Son of God, which He is, and if Jesus has all authority, which He does, and if Jesus is the only way to heaven, which is true, then why wouldn’t we follow what the Son of God, who has all authority and is the only way to heaven, says?
Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans 12:18 recognizes that while we can’t control everything, we should try our best to seek peace. For instance, you can’t control someone else’s anger or vitriol, but you can control yourself. By controlling our words, our actions, and our conduct, we can encourage peace rather than discord. For example, as believers, we should purposely avoid provoking strife or fighting. Include and make time for GOD this Sunday
Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777
Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
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
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671
Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910
Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070
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
Honey Grove Cowboy Church
3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
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
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM
896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386
Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987
Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630
Fannin County Amateur Radio Club at Farm Heritage Day
Left to Right: Duncan Berry, guests Bill and Chantal Carey, Jodi and Mike (standing) Lindsey, Keith Mumaw, James Hunt, Sarah Richardson, Ralf Borgart beside the K5FRC Antenna trailer.
FC Commissioners Court –Burn Ban Stays in Force
By Rose Schwartz
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 9:02 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all County Commissioners and County Judge present. The Invocation was led by Judge Cunningham and Pledges were led by Commissioner Magness. There were no Introductions.
5. Public Forum: FC Con-
stable for Precinct 1, Robert Williams noted that Judge Goodwater of Precinct 1, asked him to announce that the public is invited to a memorial dedication service, October 2, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. to be held at Bailey English Cemetery on Lynn Street in Bonham in the honor of the late Constable John R Agnew who was killed in the line of duty 10/2/1886. The service will include the placement of a headstone marker to mark his grave that has gone without a headstone all these
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor: FC Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the bills were $313,946.84. Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
7. Approve minutes from 06/25/2024 (R) meeting – County Clerk: Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed with Commissioner Kopf and Commissioner Self abstaining from the vote as they were not present that day of court.
8. Approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for August 2024 – County Treasurer: FC Treasurer David Woodson reported the total receipts to be $549,353.15 with the property taxes bringing $97,741.55, and the sales tax influx being $182,697.98. A motion was made by Commissioner Kopf to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
9. Approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for August 2024 – County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson noted the interest received on the TexPool accounts was $65,548.67 with the 2022 Bond bringing in $17,773.65 and the interest for cash in the bank bringing in $16,071.09 which resulted in a total of $100,072.41. He noted the average interest rate for the month on TexPool was 5.2977% but with the Fed cutting the interest rate recently, we can expect the interest rates to change. He noted yesterday the interest rate was 4.9828%. Com-
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missioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:
10. Cancel or extend current Fannin County Burn Ban – Emergency Management Coordinator: FC Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Hudson explained how the recent rain did little to move the drought index and noted that some parts of Fannin County received much less rain than others before noting that he and the county’s Fire Chiefs recommended the burn ban continue for at least another week. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to extend the ban one more week with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
11. Approve moving
$15,000.00 from Contingency to Autopsies, 100-4254660 – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained why this move was needed for this account. Commissioner Kopf made the motion to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion. Before the vote was taken, FC citizen Jannie Bellows spoke to inquire why there were so many autopsies. Ms. Whipple responded she could not point to one reason but that this account provides funding for the expenses involved in suicides, unattended deaths, motor vehicle accidents and the cost of removal of bodies and how it was just one of those unpredictable budget items. The vote was taken, and the motion passed.
12. Approve moving
$6,000.00 from Contingency to office relocation leases (100-518-4700) – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained how one of the buildings leased for county offices
had an increase in rent that began at the first of the year. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Magness, seconded by Commissioner McQueen and passed.
13. Approve the 2025 Workers’ Compensation Renewal Questionnaire – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained how this is the yearly questionnaire for Workers Compensation Insurance. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve that was seconded by Commissioner Kopf and passed.
14. Approve Preliminary Plat for Bois d’Arc Pointe on CR 2900 in Dodd City; Property ID#s 110544, 126177 and 126178 – Development Services Director: FC Development Services Director Di Hopkins noted this was involving 129 residential lots in Dodd City which each lot being a minimum of one acre. After noting how everything required had been done including an assessment by Hayter Engineering, she noted her recommendation for approval. A motion for approval was made by Commissioner Kopf, seconded by Commissioner Magness and the motion passed.
15. Approve bond reduction for the electric at Five Points and The Harbor at Five Points; $742,450.00 reduction – from $3,962,372.50 to $3,219,922.50 – Development Services Director: Ms. Hopkins noted all payments required by the electric company from the developer had been paid as the reason for the request for this reduction. After some discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
16. Approve mutual aid
agreement between the City of Bonham and Fannin County regarding ambulance service – County Judge: Judge Cunningham explained how this agreement was basically stating how Allegiance Ambulance and the City of Bonham’s ambulance service may (strictly voluntarily) assist each other at times and how the billing will work at those times. He commented on the map that designates the areas to be served by Allegiance and noted once again they will begin their service to the county beginning October 1, 2024. After stating his belief that this was a good start for this service, a motion to approve the agreement was made by Commissioner Magness. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McQueen and the motion passed. OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen. 17. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: Commissioner Self noted the committee’s scheduled meeting for this month was canceled and stated the meeting for next month will include receiving nominations for next year’s board members. 18. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on work being done in the basement (leveling) and how they are currently working with the TX Historical Commission to approve the remedy for stopping rain leakage into the basement.
Gardening in October
Submitted by Alice Mussett
Plant
There is still time to plant carrots, garlic, leaf lettuce, radishes, spinach and turnips, but get the seeds into the ground during the first week in October. Fall Asters are a beautiful addition to a fall garden, however, they will die back at the first frost.
Cool season grasses such as Ryegrass and Fescue can be planted now for a temporary winter cover. Perennial rye is easier to take care of than annual rye. Planting trees and shrubs at this time gives them several months to get root systems established.
Early October is a good time to dig and divide spring perennials such as phlox, daylilies, iris, Shasta daisies, coneflowers, gloriosa daisies, hardy amaryllis and hostas. Bulbs that require chilling for 45 days can be put in the refrigerator and planted in December. Plant winter annuals such as pansies.
Fertilize with a high ni
from trees and shrubs. Wait until February to do major shape-up work on shrubs. Continue mowing lawns until the first frost stops growth. Do not mow a lawn over-seeded with ryegrass or fescue until you can see the blades coming up. Mowing sooner can suck up the seeds. Prune old flowers off of lateblooming plants to keep them looking attractive.
Fertilize
If you haven’t done so already, fertilize warm season lawns the first week of this month. Feed fescue and ryegrass with high-nitrogen fertilizer in the middle of the month.
Watch for Early season frost. On calm clear nights frost can form on leaves at temperatures in the high 30’s. Keep frost
work in the yard, but that the weeds loved? Continue to pull or cut weeds, preferably before they go to seed. Remember -- one year of seed, 7 years of weed. Now is the time to clean dead vegetation out of flower beds and garden beds; apply a 1” layer of compost to the beds and mulch for the winter. Check patio plants carefully for pests before bringing them in for the winter. Set pots in a tub of water for a few minutes to get rid of fire ants. While the weather is still good, prepare the place you plan to plant English peas now so it will be ready in late January/early February. For gardening questions call 903-583-5473 or email questions to: fanninmastergardener@ gmail.com
Fairview Cemetery Annual Meeting
October 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
At the cemetery located on FM 2645 Fannin County
Sandy Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
It’s time again for the annual meeting of the Sandy Cemetery Association. It will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Sandy Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3130 CR 1115, Ravenna, TX 75476. A covered dish lunch will begin at 12:30 and the annual meeting will follow. If you have family members
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Project: Elevated and Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
Project No.: HEI #158078
Owner: City of Bonham
Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for the Elevated and Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation will be received by City of Bonham at the office of City Hall, 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418 until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids are invited for several unit price items of work, including rehabilitation of 3 elevated and 3 ground storage tanks.
The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:
Contract Documents are available for free download at www.civcastusa. com
Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., pdf download free of charge. Call Hayter Engineering, Inc. at 903-785-0303 for more information.
The City of Bonham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area firms are encouraged to submit proposals.
The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders.
All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS
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CITY OF TRENTON
Fannin County, Texas
WATERLINE MATERIALS FOR WATERLINE EXTENSION – FOR TRENTON ISD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for Waterline Materials for Waterline Extension – for Trenton ISD Elementary School will be received by City of Trenton at the office of the Engineer, Dunaway, 118 McKinney St., Farmersville, TX 75442, until 10:00 AM local time on October 15, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Dunaway, 118 McKinney St, Farmersville, TX 75442, 972-784-7777, Jonathon T. Underwood, TUnderwood@ dunaway.com
Bidding Documents may be examined at www.civcastusa.com and the office of the Engineer, Dunaway, 118 McKinney St, Farmersville, TX 75442, on Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Owner: City of Trenton
Date: September 24, 2024
interred at Sandy Cemetery, we invite you to join us for the lunch and meeting. Officers will be elected and donations will also be accepted at that time. The upkeep of the Cemetery is dependent upon your donations and if you are unable to attend the meeting, please mail your donations to:
Sandy Cemetery Association c/o Matt Curry 2052 CR 2040 Ravenna, TX 75476
For any questions, please call Matt Curry: Cell phone # 903-640-6959 or Email: matt-curry@hotmail.com
Free Civil Legal Clinic
When: 4th Thursday of January, April, July, October Where: Texoma Housing Partners 810 W 16th St., Bonham, TX 75418 Time: 6pm to 8pm No appointment needed. Early arrival is encouraged.
Attorneys provide free legal advice in civil matters including: Landlord/Tenant issues, Foreclosure prevention, Medicare/Medicaid Benefits, Bankruptcy, Wills/ Probate/Guardianships, Public Benefits Denials, Expunctions/Nondisclosures, Family Law Matters. Applicants must be Fannin County residents and meet financial guidelines to obtain help. We cannot assist with criminal cases or traffic tickets. Clinic Sponsors: Fannin County Bar Association and Texoma Housing Partners.
Appraisal Review Board Members Needed
The Fannin Central Appraisal District is seeking Appraisal Review Board (ARB) members from qualified property owners of Fannin County for the upcoming 20252026 term. The ARB serves a vital role in ensuring the property owners of Fannin County have an impartial citizen panel to hear their property value disputes. If you are interested in serving on the ARB, please visit the appraisal district’s website www.fannincad.org/arb-panel-members/, the district’s office or your taxing unit’s administrative offices to review the selection policy and qualification criteria, and to complete an applicant questionnaire. To be considered, completed questionnaires must be received by November 1, 2024. Mail completed questionnaires to Fannin Central Appraisal District, Attn: Taxpayer Liaison Officer 831 W. State Hwy. 56 Bonham, TX 75418.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Elizabeth Ann Duncan, Deceased, were issued on September 24, 2024, in Cause No. PR-202413358, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Betty Sue Duncan.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 North Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
10/1/24
DATED the 24th day of September, 2024.
Michael S. Evans Attorney for Betty Sue Duncan
State Bar No.: 24057841
308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
Telephone: (903) 640-4300
Facsimile: (903) 640-4344
Email: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
10/1/24
Project: Savoy ARPA Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
Project No.: ARPA #4353 & HEI #024008
Owner: City of Savoy
Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for the Savoy ARPA #4353 Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation will be received by City of Savoy at the office of Savoy City Hall, 405 E Hayes Street, Savoy, TX 75479 until 3:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids are invited for several unit price items of work, including addition of bypass lines with temporary tank, and tank rehabilitation.
The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:
Contract Documents are available for free download at www.civcastusa.com
Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., pdf download free of charge. Call Hayter Engineering, Inc. at 903-785-0303 for more information.
The City of has received an allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit responses for a construction contract with a System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registered vendor. The RFP solicitation is to assist the City of in providing construction services for projects funded with its allocation of ARPA funds.
The City of is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area firms are encouraged to submit proposals.
The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders.
All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The city may award the bid that presents the best value for the City pursuant to Gov’t Code Section 2269.055 using the criteria set forth herein. In determining best value for the City, the City Council shall consider:
(1) the price;
(2) the reputation and experience of the contractor;
(3) the quality of the contractor’s services;
(4) the impact on the ability of the City to comply with rules relating to historically underutilized businesses;
(5) the contractor’s safety record;
(6) the contractor’s proposed personnel
(7) whether the contractor’s financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project; and/or
(8) the contractor’s past relationship with the City.
Dated: 9/24/24 & 10/1/24
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR APPRAISAL AND COLLECTION SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Fannin Central Appraisal District will receive sealed proposals in response to a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for Appraisal and Collection Software, conversion and training (RCSP #2024-01). Responses must be submitted in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in the Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals.
Bid Opening: Sealed responses should be delivered to the following address not later than 3:00 PM, CST, OCTOBER 15, 2024:
FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Tylene Gamble, Chief Appraiser 831 W State Hwy 56 Bonham, Texas75418
Email: tgamble@fannincad.org
All timely submitted responses will be opened at the District’s office immediately after the expiration of the above deadline and the names, prices, and responses will be read aloud. The FCAD Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any responses and waive informalities and irregularities in the responses received.
A copy of the RCSP may be obtained by contacting Tylene Gamble, tgamble@fannincad.org, 903-5838701
Wanda White, along with her son James and daughter Sarah Kesting, were in Tyler Wednesday to watch the Ouachita Baptist University of Texas at Tyler women’s soccer game. James’s daughter is on the Ouachita Baptist team. Mrs. White and her husband Morris are also very grateful for the measure-able amount of rain we received Monday morning.
Sharline Freeman, Wanda White, Billie McCarrell and Nelda Campbell met John and Peggy Moss and their caregiver Tuesday in Rock-
NOTICE OF 60 DAY COMMENT PERIOD ON THE USE OF TYPE B FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISTION OF LAND FOR AN INDUSTRIAL PARK BONHAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Sec. 505.159 and Section 505.160, the Bonham EDC hereby conducts this notice announcing the opening of its sixty (60) day comment period.
The Bonham EDC hereby gives notice, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Sec. 505.160, that it will conduct a sixty (60) day comment period that will open on October 2, 2024, and will close on December 2, 2024, for the consideration to use Type B sales tax funds for the following project/activity:
Purchase of land for an industrial park for an amount over $10,000.00 Bonham, Texas
Funding for the purchase of land requires approval by the Bonham EDC Board of Directors and the City of Bonham City Council.
The proposal constitutes economic development “Project,” as defined by Texas Local Govt. Code Chapter 505 Type B Corporations.
For additional information, the public may contact Joey Grisham, Director of the Bonham Economic Development Type B Corporation at jgrisham@cityofbonham.org or 903-6400717. Notice has been published in the Fannin County Leader and will be posted at the Bonham City Hall Building.
L-R: Marquise Gunn, Josh Tinnell, Kalob Runnels
wall and enjoyed a delicious meal at Gloria’s while visiting and catching up with one another. John and Peggy are missed greatly in Pecan Gap, they now reside in Lantana, Texas.
The Fighting Falcons football team lost their game last Thursday at home vs the Faustina Falcons. They hope to get a win at Fannindel’s 64th Homecoming game and celebration when the Ignite Academy Gladiators of Mesquite come to town. Yesterday afternoon the small towns of Ladonia and Pecan Gap celebrated together as both the Elementary and Secondary Schools participated in a parade in Ladonia followed by a pep rally on the downtown square.
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He further noted his dismay that many of the courthouse light fixtures used in the renovation were apparently discontinued items and are no longer in stock, making bulb replacement not possible and creating the need to replace them.
19. Justice Center – County Judge: FC resident Kathy Whiteside, who had spoken in last week’s court to voice her opposition and to represent the opposition of other Fannin County residents of the sale of the 120 acres located close to the Multi-Purpose Facility in Bonham for the purpose of assisting in the funding of the Justice Center, once again addressed the court. After questioning the court on an approximate amount needed for the supplementation of payment for the center’s build; whether the modified amount of $13,500 per acre for the pastureland would possibly be reduced in future negotiations; as well as other points, Ms. Whiteside presented the court with a petition of 250 voters requesting the court rescind the decision to sell the land. A discussion ensued that included the questioning of the confirmation of the identity of the petitioners; the notation that while 250 signatures were significant, the court represents over 24,000 voters and the
Fannin County Special Education SSA Announces Child Find Efforts
Fannin County Special Education SSA and its member districts offer comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years and to children from birth through age 21 years who have a hearing or visual impairment. Children from birth to age three with other disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for services. All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no cost. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and are provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.
Public school services include screening in areas of suspected disabilities, such as vision, hearing, motor skills, speech, language, and general development. Evaluations in the schools are provided for several areas of suspected disabilities, including learning disabilities, speech and language development, physical impairments, vision or hearing problems, intellectual disability, emotional disturbances, autism/pervasive developmental disorders, health impairments, or traumatic brain injuries.
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A free, appropriate, public education with a full continuum of services is available. For more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral procedures, contact the principal or counselor of your local school or call Fannin County Special Education SSA at 903-583-5528.
Fannin County Special Education SSA serves students who reside in or attend a private school within the school district boundaries of Blue Ridge ISD, Bonham ISD, Dodd City ISD, Ector ISD, Fannindel ISD, Honey Grove ISD, Leonard ISD, Sam Rayburn ISD, Savoy ISD and Trenton ISD. 10/1/24
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE ALBERT BROADFOOT STREET, 97± FEET NORTH OF UNION STREET; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF E. SAM RAYBURN, 714± FEET EAST OF LIPSCOMB BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING EXHIBIT 14A (ZONING ORDINANCE) WITHIN THE BONHAM CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS REGARDING SMOKE, TOBACCO, VAPE, AND CBD SHOPS WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING ARTICLE 8.08 (SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY) AND ARTICLE 8.09 (LOITERING) OF THE BONHAM CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR LIMITATIONS ON LOITERING BY SEX OFFENDERS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
The City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas will consider approval or rejection of the ordinances represented by the captions printed above on first and final reading following a public hearing on the ordinances. Public hearing will be at a meeting of the City Council on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut. Heather Stockton, City Secretary
fact that while the value of the land may go up in the future, so too will construction costs should the building of the Justice Center be delayed. FC resident Tom Turner of Bonham whose association had given up the lease of the land for $1.00 per year (that association was entitled to the dollar a year lease for another 59 years) for this project, spoke to commend the court and encourage them to continue with the plans to sell the acreage before giving a history of the land in question that has historically provided approximately $750 for the maintenance of the Multi-Purpose Complex by lease income for grazing cattle. The discussion concluded with Judge Cunningham noting that a large group of individuals (farmers, attorneys, childcare advocates, judges, etc.) were consulted before their decision involving this land was made and the consensus was reached that the build of the Justice Center (without raising taxes) to move county employees out of scattered properties (some of those being rentals costing the county approximately $86,000 a year and some owned by the county with leaky roofs) was a priority.
20. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: FC Auditor Alicia Whipple gave a brief update on the ongoing training for the monitoring/collection of hotel tax income.
21. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on the meeting scheduled for later in the day of members and those wishing to be members of the Fannin County Water Supply Agency. He noted Commissioner Kopf would be handing off his position on the agency due to his workload on other committees as a county commissioner. FC resident Rusty Deets questioned the sufficiency of Bois d’ Arc Lake in severe drought conditions and what the charge for water from NTMWD in the future would be.
22. Fannin County road issues – County Judge: No significant updates 23. Solar and wind farms – County Judge: No significant updates 24. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge: Covered in item 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:
25. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney – County Judge: Executive Session was entered into at 10:04 a.m. to discuss personnel issues and litigation items. Regular Session resumed at 10:30 a.m.
26. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues –County Judge: See item 25.
27. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session – County Judge: This was passed on.
COMMENTS AND ADJOURN: 28. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen thanked everyone for their attendance and expressed his thankfulness for rain & cooler weather.
Commissioner Self also commented on the rain received in his area before wishing everyone a good week.
Commission Magness also wished everyone a good week.
Commissioner Kopf echoed previous sentiments. Judge Cunningham thanked everyone for their attendance, wished everyone a good day before thanking everyone for their thoughts while noting his belief that the county is heading in the right direction. He then wished God’s blessing on all.
29. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.
710
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC
The
public auction on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:00 am, at Bill’s Auto Body & Wrecker Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418.
2007 KIA SEDAN
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.
AUTOMOBILES
FOR SALE ‘93 Geo Metro, convertible. 3 cyl., automatic, red. $1,200. For more information call: 903-8199507.
EMPLOYMENT
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
We Make Farm Calls To Fannin County 6544 FM 1753, Denison, TX
• Yamaha Mercruiser • Mercury
Johnson
WAREHOUSE
HELP NEEDED
Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.
800 E. 2nd St. Bonham 903-864-9056
PART-TIME POSITION:
Seeking part-time maintenance person. For applications: 700 Piner St. Honey Grove, TX 75446 or call: 903-378-7146
*Own tools required.
TWO PEOPLE to do MOBILE HOME REPAIR
Leveling, decks, siding. Experienced only. Good pay. Part - time. Call: 903-328-0227
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. 7:30am-4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-5833597
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.
FARMING
HAY FOR SALE
$50 Bale 512-630-7589
YOUNG
TRACTOR WORKS
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GARAGE SALES
466 Lannius Road, Dodd City, TX 75438
3592 FM 897 Dodd City, TX 75438
October 4th. 8am - 5pm October 5th. 8am - 12pm Three separate/multi family garage sales in the Lannius Community. Home decor, for all seasons. Clothes for all ages, shoes, kitchen items, tools, household items, kid toys. So much more to see. Come check out these sales. Follow signs.
LARGE 3 FAMILY
INSIDE GARAGE SALE Friday, October 4th. 9am - 5pm. One Day Only. 2519 CR 4215, Bonham. Watch for the signs. Everything must go. Lots of miscellaneous. Antiques, Fall Decor, Christmas Decor.
20 MILE
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HOUSEKEEPING HELP WANTED
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IN RE: IN THE DISTRICT COURT PETITION OF FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS,
336TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
REQUESTING DEPOSITION OF ALLEN J. SELF OF FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS
PETITION FOR DEPOSITION BEFORE SUIT PURSUANT TO RULE 202 TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL CLAIM OR SUIT AND PRESERVE TESTIMONY
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
903-583-3280
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NOW COMES Fannin County, Texas, Petitioner herein, and files this Petition for Depositions Before Suit Pursuant to Rule 202 to perpetuate or obtain testimony for use in an anticipated lawsuit and to investigate potential claims pursuant to Rule 202 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and respectfully petitions this Honorable Court to enter an order authorizing the deposing of Allen J. Self pursuant to Rule 202, and in support thereof, Petitioner respectfully shows the Court the following:
1. Introduction
Under Rule 202 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, a person may petition the court for an order authorizing the taking of a deposition on oral examination or written questions either: (a) to perpetuate or obtain the person’s own testimony or that of any other person for use in an anticipated suit; or (b) to investigate a potential claim or suit. The trial court is within its discretion to find both actions applicable when the evidence supports both required findings. In Re Johnston, LEXIS 8165*, 2010 WL 3930603, at *5 (Tex. App.— Texarkana Oct. 8, 2010, no pet.).
2. Venue
Venue of this Petition is proper in Fannin County, Texas (the “County”) because the Petitioner anticipates the filing of a lawsuit in the County in which the Petitioner may be a party and the witness resides in Fannin County. Investigation of Potential Claims Against Multiple Parties
3. Status of Petitioner and person it seeks to depose.
Petitioner is a political subdivision of the State of Texas. Petitioner has undergone tremendous turnover of staff in recent years, resulting in a loss of collective “memory.” By this Petition, Petitioner seeks to obtain or preserve testimony and investigate potential claims that may be brought by it in the future. Allen J. Self is a current Fannin County Commissioner and took office in January 2019. Allen J. Self’s duties as a County Commissioner included involvement in the restoration of the Fannin County Courthouse (“Courthouse Project”). The restoration of the Courthouse was poorly handled and resulted in significant cost overruns. Decisions were made by the Commissioners Court that are suspect. Allen J. Self is one of two remaining Commissioners that were present and involved in the Courthouse Project from the early stages. While other current County Commissioners have cooperated in the County’s investigation of the suspicious circumstances surrounding the Courthouse Project, Allen J. Self has consistently refused to cooperate. Specifically, he has refused to be interviewed by the County Judge or the District Attorney, resisted providing documents and unsuccessfully attempted to quash a grand jury subpoena.
4. Potential Claims
The potential claims arise out of the acts and omissions of multiple persons involved with the Courthouse Project over a period of years continuing through the present.
Problems with Courthouse Project construction continue to be identified. The potential claims are against multiple parties, both legal entities and individuals, involved in the Courthouse Project. These claims may involve breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, intentional torts, error and omissions, misappropriation of funds, civil theft, negligence, deceptive trade practices, civil RICO, conspiracy, and fraud.
5. Deponent
Petitioner seeks the deposition of the following person:
Allen J. Self
6. Basis for Testimony
Allowing the Petitioner to take the requested deposition may prevent a failure or delay of justice in an anticipated lawsuit and the likely benefit of allowing the Petitioner to take the requested depositions to investigate a potential claim outweighs the burden or expense of the procedure FOR THE REASONS STATED, Petitioner requests that the court set a date for hearing on this petition at the earliest possible date, and after the hearing find that the likely benefit of allowing the Petitioner to take the requested deposition to perpetuate and obtain testimony and investigate potential claims outweighs the burden or expense of the procedure. Petitioner further requests that the court issue an order authorizing Petitioner to take the deposition of Allen J. Self on oral examination to be taken at a time and place to be specified by the court. Petitioner further requests that the witness be ordered to produce at the deposition for inspection and copying the following records including: (1) Personal bank records and tax returns for the years 2019-2024; (2) Communications with Dean Lackey, or his current employer, employee(s), agent(s) or representative(s); (3) Communications with Cole Lackey, or his current employer, employee(s), agent(s) or representative(s); (4) Communications with Creta “Spanky” Carter II, or his agent(s) or representative(s); (5) Communications with Michael Rigler, or his agent(s) or representative(s); (6) Communications with Kevin Self, or his agent(s) or representative(s); (7) Communications with Architexas, or Architexas’ employee(s), agent(s) or representative(s); (8) Communications with Turner Construction or Turner Construction’s employee(s), agent(s) or representative(s); (9) Communications with Bryco-Bryant Co., or Bryco-Bryant’s owner(s), employee(s), agent(s) or representative(s); (10) Communications with L4 Construction and Manufacturing, or L4’s owner(s), employee(s), agent(s) or representative(s); (11) Communications with contractors and subcontractors on the Courthouse Project; (12) Communications with county officials, employees and representatives, past and present; (13) Communications with anyone else regarding the Courthouse project including government inspectors and law enforcement; (14) Change orders for the Courthouse Project; (15) Other documents relating to the Courthouse Project or the construction of a Fannin County Justice Center. Records include both written and electronic, communications and documents including but not limited to, documents, emails, texts, data, metadata, and voice mail. WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Petitioner, respectfully prays the Court grant the following:
1. The Court set this matter for hearing as soon as possible;
2. The Court enter an order authorizing Petitioner to take the depositions of the person named above via oral examination;
3. The Court enter an order finding that allowing the Petitioner to take the requested depositions may prevent a failure or delay of justice in an anticipated suit; or the likely benefit of allowing the Petitioner to take the requested deposition to investigate a potential claim outweighs the burden or expense of the procedure.
4. The Court enter an order requiring production of requested documents for inspection and copying at the depositions; and
5. The Court further grant all other and further relief, in law or in equity, to which Petitioner may be justly entitled.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Glaser
Criminal District Attorney State Bar No. 08000000 Fannin County District Attorney’s Office 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite 301 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-7448 reglaser@fanninco.net
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
DECLARATION
My name is H.N. “Newt” Cunningham III, Fannin County Judge, my date of birth is 5/8/1950, and my address is 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive Suite 201, Bonham, Texas 75418. I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements made in the foregoing “Petition for Depositions Before Suit Pursuant to Rule 202 to Investigate Potential Claim or Suit” are within my personal knowledge and are true and correct. Executed in Fannin County, State of Texas on the _____day of _________ 2024
IN THE STATE OF TEXAS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: IN THE RULE 202 PETITION, CV-24-46646 IN 336th DISTRICT COURT, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS. A Hearing is set for October 21, 2024 at 1:30PM in this Honorable Court. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written answer or appearance to the Petition. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the District Clerk of Fannin County, Texas on or before the above-noted date and time. 16th September
Restoring the Fannin County Water Supply Agency
By Rose Schwartz
Dodd City Products/Equipment Bid
seeking bids for the following Commercial Standby LP or 150kW, LP or DIESEL, 120/240 Automatic Generator Transfer Volts, NEMA 1; 3) OTEC Transfer Switch, 400 Amps, 240 OTEC Automatic Generator Amps, 240 Volts, NEMA 1. The Submission can be obtained City Hall, 304 S. Caney Street, PO Box 129, Dodd City, TX 903.583.7710. Sealed bids marked be submitted until 10:00 a.m., 2024, to 304 S. Caney Street, The City reserves the right to and/or award a Contract to the whose services are deemed to the City. Pro-tem
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Fannin County Commissioner Doug Kopf who was elected to be President of the Fannin County Water Supply Agency in September of 2015, presided over the first attempted meeting of the agency since January 23, 2020. The meeting, held at 4:00 p.m. at the Derrell Hall Education Center in Bonham drew approximately 20 people with six or seven of the attendees being representatives of communities/agencies seeking to have their selected representative acquire a seat on the agency’s board. After leading attendees in an Invocation, Commissioner Kopf welcomed everyone before noting a difficulty existed in establishing a Quorum for the meeting as only two of the current 4 representatives of the FCWSA (himself and Bonham’s Director of Public Works, Lance Capehart) were in attendance. President of Gober MUD (municipal utility district), Jan Johnson and General Manager of Southwest Fannin County SUD (Special Utility District), John Keen, were not able to attend. Because Quorum was not able to be established, official business could not be conducted and voted on. However, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham noted a discussion could be had with those in attendance regarding what was needed to get the water supply agency “back on track.” He discussed how a “concurrent resolution” similar to the one used in 2005 when North Texas Municipal Water District first established the water agency would be needed. He also offered to have the legal document that would be needed, drawn up which could then go to each agency (City, Mud, Sud) that has the right to have a representative they vote on to be on the FCWSA, have their designee noted on the document. After Judge Cunningham discussed the specificities and first steps involved with a possible agreement with NTMWD and discussed how to go about determining how much water will be needed in the days ahead, the discussion turned to how water tables are going down and the increasing salinization of water wells is becoming a problem. Lance Capehart commented on the agreement the City of Bonham currently is operating under with NTMWD before Commissioner Kopf invited comments from the representatives of Bois d’Arc MUD, Trenton, Dodd City, Windom, Honey Grove, Leonard and Savoy. Comments about which agencies/communities are
currently members of the agency and what the projected costs of receiving water from NTMWD would be, ensued, along with the concurring thought that with the increased number of people moving into the county, providing potable water for the residents in the days ahead was a definite concern. During the conversation, Judge Cunningham noted how he wouldn’t mind if there were any engineers residing in Fannin County who might be willing to donate a few hours of their time to advise the county on what the future water needs might be, to reach out to him. After much discussion about the absolute need for future water (and in some
instances, current water) planning, and what is needed to re-establish a functioning Fannin County Water Supply Agency, it was decided to have another meeting November 21, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. with the goal of having the necessary paperwork to add the representatives from those agencies who have the right of representation on the FCWSA, and begin strategizing future water decisions. Savoy’s Mayor Roger Cada summed up the need for this agency by stating “if we don’t think things through ahead of time and things just get put in because we’re not planning ahead, it can actually hurt the cities as they expand quickly.”
City of Dodd City Products/Equipment Bid
The City of Dodd City is seeking bids for the following products/equipment: 1) Commercial Standby LP or Diesel Generator, 150kW, LP or DIESEL, 120/240 Volts, 3-Phase; 2) OTEC Automatic Generator Transfer Switch, 400 Amps, 240 Volts, NEMA 1; 3) OTEC Automatic Generator Transfer Switch, 400 Amps, 240 Volts, NEMA 3R; and 4) OTEC Automatic Generator Transfer Switch, 600 Amps, 240 Volts, NEMA 1. The Bid Packet required for Bid Submission can be obtained at the City of Dodd City City Hall, 304 S. Caney Street, Dodd City, Texas 75438 or PO Box 129, Dodd City, TX 75438-0129; Phone: 903.583.7710. Sealed bids marked “Bid for Generator” can be submitted until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, to 304 S. Caney Street, Dodd City, Texas 75438. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or award a Contract to the most responsible bidder whose services are deemed to be most advantageous to the City.
Michael Keene, Mayor Pro-tem Published: 10/1 & 8/2024
City of Dodd City Electrician/Electrical Bid
10/1/24
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The City of Dodd City is seeking bids from a Qualified, Experienced, and Licensed Electrician to Wire a Standby Generator and Ansco Automatic Transfer Switch at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Install a 200 Amps Double Throw Safety Switch and 200 Amps Generator Docking Station at Pump Station #2. The Bid Packet required for Bid Submission can be obtained at the City of Dodd City City Hall, 304 S. Caney Street, Dodd City, Texas 75438 or PO Box 129, Dodd City, TX 75438-0129; Phone: 903.583.7710. Sealed bids marked “Electrician/ Electrical Work” can be submitted until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, to 304 S. Caney Street, Dodd City, Texas 75438. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or award a Contract to the most responsible bidder whose services are deemed to be most advantageous to the City. Michael Keene, Mayor Pro-tem Published: 10/1 & 8/2024
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City of Dodd City Electrician/Electrical Bid
10/1/24
Construction
The City of Dodd City is seeking bids from a Qualified, Experienced, and Licensed Electrician to Wire a Standby Generator and Ansco Automatic Transfer Switch at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Install a 200 Amps Double Throw Safety Switch and 200 Amps Generator Docking Station at Pump Station #2. The Bid Packet required for Bid Submission can be obtained at the City of Dodd City City Hall, 304 S. Caney Street, Dodd City, Texas 75438 or PO Box 129, Dodd City, TX 75438-0129; Phone: 903.583.7710. Sealed bids marked “Electrician/ Electrical Work” can be submitted until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, to 304 S. Caney Street, Dodd City, Texas 75438. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or award a Contract to the most responsible bidder whose services are deemed to be most advantageous to the City.
Advertisement and Invitation for Bids
Michael Keene, Mayor Pro-tem
Published: 10/1 & 8/2024
The City of Trenton will receive bids for the Sewer Line Improvements Project located in Trenton, Texas, Contract Number TXCDBG # CDV21-0416 until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at City of Trenton – City Hall, 216 Hamilton St, Trenton, TX 75490. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at City of Trenton – City Hall, 216 Hamilton St, Trenton, TX 75490
Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows:
1. Approx. 2,655 LF of 6-inch and 2,250 LF of 8-inch PVC sewer line.
2. All Associated appurtenances
Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at Dunaway, 118 McKinney St., Farmersville, Texas 75442. Bid/Contract Documents are also available at www.civcastusa.com.
Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $25.00 for a CD or $75.00 for a hard copy with the Engineer for each set of documents obtained. The deposit will be refunded if the documents and drawings are returned in good condition within 10 days following the bid opening.
A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid [for those contracts that exceed $100,000]. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of Trenton or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.
The lobbying certification must be submitted with the bid packet to be considered complete and responsive.
The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (DavisBacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipient’s Section 3 Policy is required for contracts and subcontracts.
All contractors and subcontractors must have an active registration with the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) AND have been cleared (not suspended or debarred) prior to any formal action authorizing the award of a contract to the contractor.
The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by City of Trenton for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.
City of Trenton Rodney Alexander, Mayor of Trenton September 24, 2024
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District football action starts for most Fannin Co. teams
Lady Hornets v'ball back in Top 10
By Rich Hilliard
Dodd City on Sept. 22 returned to the Top 10 in Class 1A in the Texas Girls Coaches Association volleyball rankings.
The Lady Hornets (1710) garnered the No. 7 spot in 1A, where Water Valley now holds the top ranking.
Whitewright ranked No. 23 in 2A, where Iola again led the poll that also included No. 4 Detroit and No. 13 North Hopkins.
Bells rose to No. 2 in 3A where defending 3A State champion Bushland stayed on top and Paris Chisum ranked No. 22.
Wimberley stayed atop the 4A poll which also included No. 17 Paris and No. 22 Texarkana Pleasant Grove.
District XC races on tap for Fannin high school squads
By Rich Hilliard
District high school cross country meets have been scheduled for Fannin County schools: Saturday, Oct. 5:
*Honey Grove, Sam Rayburn, Trenton at District 14-2A Meet, VG/VB/ JVG/JVB, 8 a.m., at Trenton (rolling race starts after initial race) Wednesday, Oct. 9:
*Dodd City, Ector, Fannindel, Savoy at District 19-1A Meet,10 a.m., at Miller Grove
*Leonard at District 11-3A Meet, morning, at Pecan Grove Park in Sherman *Bonham at District 14-4A Meet, 2 p.m., at Pittsburg High School
Sept.
2024 Fannin County Football Standings
Bonham's Erick Gonzalez (6) handles the game's kickoff as teammate Bryan Manzanares (18) watches on Sept. 20 during the host Warriors' non-district finale football contest against Ponder. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Fannindel's Noah Butler (4) takes a snap on Sept. 5 during the Falcons' non-district football game at Savoy.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Honey Grove's Levi Beavers carries the football on Aug. 22 during home scrimmage competition against Bonham. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Trenton's Anthony Machaka (35) makes a lunging tackle as teammates Cole Latimer (72) and Alex Miller (1) watch on Sept. 6 during the Tigers' home non-district football game against Chico. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Savoy's Keylen Streetman (3) carries the football on Sept. 5 during the Cardinals' home non-district game against Fannindel. Photo by Rich Hilliard
By Rich Hilliard
District play has arrived for most Fannin County varsity football teams. Friday,
27, equated the first district game for Bonham, Leonard, Honey Grove and Trenton. Meanwhile, Fannindel and Savoy will begin district play in October.
Leonard's Allan Cass (7) and a teammate combine to tackle a Jefferson player on Aug. 29 as Tigers Maliek Harris (33) and Remi Wyatt (6) watch during the teams' regular-season football opener at Melissa ISD's Kenny Deel Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
