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LADONIA, Texas — Ed Motley stands in the middle of

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If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build a lake, he says this is just a glimpse. “They’ve been placing this concrete for about the last nine months,” said Motley, the project manager for Lake Ralph Hall. Nine months is just a small paragraph in the story of Motley’s lake, though. The longtime engineer first heard the name Lake Ralph Hall back around the turn of the millennium when he was tapped by state leaders to build a new lake for the Upper Trinity Water District – the district serving some of the fastest growing portions of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Back in about the year 2000, Motley says leaders in the small community of Ladonia came to state leaders, including the late Rep. Ralph Hall, wanting to build a new lake to help bolster some interest in the town; the first new lake talked about in the state since Lake Ray Roberts filled in the early 1980s. “Sometimes it feels likes it’s been yesterday,” said Motley, remembering those early meetings that developed out the idea. “It’s been a very interesting ride.”

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Road Work updates for Week ending 10/20/2023 As commissioner, I plan to let you know every week what we accomplished the week before in regards to our slogan "On the Road to Recovery." As citizens, you expect us to be out working daily in the precinct and bringing our county roads back up to at least a minimum standard. This week I want to relay a funny story about our newest employee mowing the right of ways and make a point. They just started mowing Monday and had no concept of just what is and is not a county road. They were sent to mow a county road that in their opinion once they got on it should not be mowed due to issues with the road itself. They were absolutely correct in their assessment but in an effort to put in a good days work they started mowing FM 898 which is a State road and was their return route back to the precinct barn. After a phone call from a person who saw them on the FM road, the em-

ployee and I had a discussion about what roads they were to mow: If it was totally paved, wide, and looked in good shape - it is not one of our roads. Some of our employees did not grow up here so give them a break if they do something like this - at least they are out working to improve something in the county and not sitting around the precinct barn. For the week ending October 20, 2023 the team was able to grade the following county roads: 1010, 1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1100, 1145, 1201, 1202, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1210, 1260, 1280, 1300, 1305, 1320, 1504, 1525, 4026, 4070,

Tree trimming on CR 1130 and part of 1135. We move to 1125 and 1150 next. Our special grader blades for 1410 have not shown up so we will grade the road next week with our existing equipment provided the rain does not hamper our efforts. I want to give a big shout out to Dusty Underwood and his plumbing crew for helping me patch a hole on CR 2520 that was caused from a water line repair and then someone driving a tractor through it. Dusty sent one of his team out with a mini excavator to help me try to patch it. We did the best we could at the time without rebreaking the water line. We did not get here in a day, a week, or even a year and it will take a dedicated team of employees, like we currently have, time to correct the issues. Dale McQueen, Fannin County Commissioner Precinct One 903-965-7030

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Lady Rebels 10th at XC regional 3/28/23 4/4/23 GRAND PRAIRIE -- Senior Abbi Keeton finished 34th out of 166 runners in 13:19.71 to lead Sam Rayburn on Oct. 24 to a 10th-place finish in the Region II-2A girls' cross country meet at Lynn Creek Park. The Lady Rebels' other competitors included: 59th, sophomore Mad-

die Gibbs,13:52.10; 83rd, sophomore Emmy Riemer, 14:16.45; 90th, sophomore Emilee McWhorter, 14:29.83; 104th, sophomore Allie Parr, 14:45.73; 126th, sophomore Raylee Mussett,

Essary, Mahar 2X State 1A XC bound

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By Rich Hilliard

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Two State veterans and a newcomer from Fannin County schools have qualified to run in the Class 1A cross country championships on Nov. 3 at Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Ector sophomore Lydia Essary again advanced to the State girls' race. She ran a 12:57.24 in the Region III-1A girls' race on Oct. 23 at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie en route to a sixth-place overall finish out of 130 runners. Dodd City senior Jaden Ma-

har, a 2022 first-time State qualifier, advanced again to the boys' State competition with a ninth-place finish out of 139 runners at the same boys' regional in 17:51.8. Ector sophomore Dominique Green will make his first State advance to the boys' competition. Green took 23rd overall in the boys' regional race in 18:38.12. Essary will run in the 3200-meter State 1A girls' race on Nov. 3 at 10:10 a.m. Green and Mahar will vie in the State 1A boys' 5K competition at 10:40 a.m.

Dodd City sophomore Addison Weeks in 13:34.98 finished 22nd in the girls' regional -- four spots out of a State advance. Led by Mahar, the Hornets placed 12th out of 18 teams via the following other finishers: Ethan Barnard, 75th 21:22.07; Cash Crossland, 86th, 21:59.59; Jackson Neely, 111th, 24:03.88; Aiden Helms, 115th, 24:24.56. Other regional competitor girls from Dodd City included Breezy Jenkins, 49th, 14:23.79, and Riley Murray, 63rd, 14:58.86.

Leonard's Evans 2X State 3A XC bound

By Rich Hilliard

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Leonard junior Parker Evans will return to the Class 3A State girls' cross country race, while senior Jonathan Pena will make his first trip to the same boys' competition on Nov. 3 at Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Evans, a 2022 first-time State qualifier, will vie in the 3A girls' 3200m race on Nov. 3 at 11:40 a.m., with Pena competing in the boys' 5K at 12:10 p.m. To advance again, Evans took 11th in 12:26.07 in the Region

II-3A girls' race on Oct. 23 at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie. Pena placed 14th in 17:24.22 in the boys' competition to qualify. Meanwhile, Bonham's Judith Manzanares also placed 34th in 13:06.12 in the same 3A girls' regional race. Led by Pena, Leonard's boys' team just missed advancing, taking sixth via these finishers: 17th, Joseph McCutchen, 17:36.12; 28th, Blaze Kinkade (top freshman runner), 18:16.53; 51st, Gabe Barton, 18:58; 123rd, Cayden Mudd, 20:38.59; 163rd, Marco Calderon, 22:10.76; 168th, Misael

Gutierrez, 23:02.15. Bonham's boys took eighth via these finishers: 48th, Fletcher Horton, 18:55.81; 50th, Ely Longoria, 18:56.7; 53rd, Gavin Collier, 18:59.64; 60th, Connor Haggard, 19:05.39; 76th, Bryton Cole, 19:26.06; 83rd, Ryan Gandara, 19:38.87; 97th, Alex Cruz, 19:55.37. Led by Evans, Leonard's girls placed 18th via these finishers: 88th, Cara Barlagne, 14:13.40; 122nd, Trinity Newby, 15:02.96; 135th, Ashlynn Cook, 15:30.21; 136th, Hannah Stoy, 15:33.96; 157th, Micaela Garza, 16:38.25.

defeated champion, Savoy as the runner-up and Ector as the thirdplace qualifier. All advanced to the Region III-1A playoffs. The Lady Hornets garnered a bi-district bye. Meanwhile, Sam Rayburn

took third and Trenton garnered fourth to each advance to the Region II-2A playoffs from 11-2A. The volleyball playoffs will begin with bi-district play Oct. 3031 and area-round action Nov. 2-4.

Fannin five v'ball playoffs bound

By Rich Hilliard

Five Fannin County high school volleyball teams have qualified for the 2023 postseason. District 19-1A finished as it did last year: Dodd City as the un-

Dodd City teams, Rebels to start 2023-24 hoops seasons ranked pan headed the 2A girls' poll boys' regional tournament for

By Rich Hilliard

Both Dodd City teams and Sam Rayburn's boys garnered spots in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches' preseason rankings for the 20232024 campaigns. The Lady Hornets will start the season at No. 5 in Class 1A girls' basketball, coming off the program's ninth-consecutive trip last February to the girls' regional tournament and 11th-consecutive undefeated district title. Defending champion Nazareth led the poll. Defending champion Li-

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which also included No. 15. Merit Bland, a member of 142A with Honey Grove, Sam Rayburn and Trenton. Defending champion Holliday led the 3A girls' poll which also included No. 7. Gunter and No. 8. Pottsboro which compete in 11-3A with Bonham and Leonard. In the boys' pre-season rankings, the Hornets garnered the No. 12 spot in 1A behind leader and defending champion Graford. Last season, Dodd City won its district and reached the

the second-straight season. In the 2A, the Rebels placed at No. 13 in the classification's boys' poll which was led by Martins Mill and also had defending champion Lipan at No. 20. Last season, Sam Rayburn won its first boys' district title in the sport since 2018, made their first regional tournament trip since 1983 and advanced their most rounds in the boys' basketball playoffs -- ever. Defending champion Hitchcock led the 3A boys' poll.

15:17.35; 131st, junior Miley Keeton, 15:26.88. Additionally, Sam Rayburn senior Drew Baker

finished 69th in 20:23.50 in the boys' race. Trenton junior Lohany Martinez also in 14:21.35

took 84th in the girls' competition. --Rich Hilliard

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hunters and anglers,” said Baumann. “A lot of landowners don’t realize the true market value of their property when outdoor recreational opportunities are involved.” Tracts with wooded acreage, prairie, pasture, tillable acres and water make for prime habitat for wildlife. Bauman’s expertise in Texas land comes from working as a Land Specialist for Whitetail

So the state’s water districts will likely have to build more lakes to keep up, and that’s more on top of those two going up near Ladonia. Jason Pierce, a spokesperson for the Upper Trinity Water District, said he’s heard about the "new lake" conversation happening across the Lone Star State as growth seems to be coming from every direction. Even with Lake Ralph Hall soon easing their burden, he said even his district is having to think farther out already. “It will get us until about the mid-2040s and then we will need an additional water supply to meet the growing needs of our service area,” said Pierce. It starts, though, with those two new lakes in North Texas. From there, we’ll have to see how the population grows and if the next legacy of another engineer like Motley is set to begin. “There’s so many aspects to building a lake. It’s one of those career things that you only get to do once in your life,” said Motley. With completion of his lake now in sight, he says it’s a larger mark than he ever imagined it would be when this all began, and one he couldn’t leave at a better time.

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years, will be delivered Thurs- for fiscal year 2023/2024, (b) day, October 25, 2023. Also home-delivered meals are noted was a decrease in the provided to the elderly and/ Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By: Cunningham with the Pledges County Clerk’s office. By Rose Schwartz department's “no transport ra- or disabled through TriROUTINE ITEMS: being led by Commissioner tio” from 28% to 20.3%. After County and (c) Tri-County’s 6. EMS Report for Septem- his report, a discussion ensued accounting system meets the Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Magness. There were no Inber 2023 – County Judge for regarding the average mile financial management sysFannin County Judge Newt troductions. 5. Public Forum: Telephone Scott Ridling, Fire Chief: amount on a vehicle that war- tem requirements as set forth Cunningham called to order at .GFCF.ORG 9:00 a.m., the Regular Meeting resident Sarah Richardson Bonham Fire Chief Scott rants an engine replacement WWW in the Texas Grant Managea report Glaser-Family-Charitable-Foundation of the and its subsequent cost. of the Fannin County Commis- spoke to share her thoughts Ridling gave Facebook: ment Standards – Greg Pitsioners Court. Quorum was about the good aspects of Fan- workload currently running 7. Approve payment of tman, Chief Accounting Ofestablished with three County nin County and to convey her steady with there having been bills – County Auditor: Fan- ficer Tri-County: Executive Commissioners and County appreciation for the public ser- a total of 4,929 calls for the nin County Auditor Alicia Director for Meals on Wheels Judge present (Commissioner vants of the county with a spe- year. He noted the ambulance Whipple stated the bill amount Greg Pitman, spoke to explain Self was out of town). The cial note of thanks to employee his department has been wait- was $594,993.16 and that this how funds coming from the Invocation was led by Judge Laura Robinson in the Fannin ing on for approximately two is the time of year when the three counties served by Tricounty’s cash flow is at its County, are required for those lowest point of the year. A counties to receive the benmotion to approve payment efits that are funded by a grant Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By: was made by Commissioner for the services of delivering Magness, seconded by Com- meals to homebound (seniors and handicapped) citizens. Afmissioner Kopf and passed. 8. Approve minutes from ter his explanation, Commis10/17/2023 (S) – County sioner Magness made the moin memory of Clerk: A motion to approve tion to approve the Resolution the minutes was made by with Commissioner McQueen Commissioner Magness, seconding the motion which seconded by Commissioner passed. 10. Possible action regardMcQueen and passed. ing current burn ban in FanACTION ITEMS: 9. Approve Resolution nin County – Emergency certifying that (a) the Management Coordinator: County gave $2,240.75 to Fannin County Emergency Tri-County Senior Nu- Management Coordinator Troy trition Project, DBA Hudson gave reasons why local Meals on Wheels Texoma, fire chiefs are requesting the

burn ban be extended one more week even with the promise of rain being forecasted. After noting that the fire risk index is actually higher this week than it was last week, and a discussion ensued regarding the pros & cons of extending the burn ban one more week, the consensus was reached to extend the burn ban noting that any business or individuals needing to burn materials, can contact the Sheriff’s Department for a permit and arrange to have a fire crew on standby at a small price. Citizen Mitchell Smith spoke to ask that it be clarified if outdoor cooking was prohibited during a burn ban. Mr. Hudson explained that grilling devices were not prohibited but cooking over non-contained fire was. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to extend the Burn Ban for one more week with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed. 11. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) for Homeland Security Grant Division (HSGD) equipment – Emergency Management Coordinator: Mr. Hudson explained how this is a yearly action that gives the county the ability to obtain grant money for much needed equipment and to improve radio communication. A motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to approve the MOU with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed. 12. Approve updated Fannin County Employee Handbook – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained how wording had been clarified, mostly pertaining to paid time off and sick leave, to bring the handbook more in line with TAC’s (Texas Association of Counties) version.

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49. Male child 50. The cry made by sheep 53. Handheld image enlarger 57. Inventiveness 58. Column style 59. Impudence 60. 33 1/3 records 61. Berkeley’s sister city

CLUES DOWN

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Commissioners Continued from page 8 After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed. 13. Approve one-time severance of 1.292 acres from a 10.49-acre tract on CR 1445 in Bonham, Property ID# 78235 – Development Services Director: Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins spoke to explain the details of this request and noted requirements have been met for its approval before voicing her recommendation for approval. Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed. 14. Approve Preliminary Plat for Orduna Addition #2, Phase 2; 24 lots on 30 acres on CR 4875 in Leonard, Property ID# 80338 – Development Services Director: Ms. Hopkins noted this was the second phase of a development with 66 lots and explained all the requirements have been met to clear the way for its approval before noting her recommended approval. Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve the Preliminary Plat with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed. 15. Accept or reject bid for John Deere motor grader for Precinct 2 – Purchasing Agent: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Edwina Lane explained how her department went out for bids with the result being the receipt of one bid for $180,000 and how Commissioner Self had contacted her to request the bid be accepted. After a discussion about why only one bid was received, Commissioner Magness made the motion to accept the bid with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed. 16. Approve surplus items in all precincts to be placed for sale with Auctioneer Express – Purchasing Agent: Ms. Lane led a discussion regarding precincts having items needing to be auctioned after which Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve the

action with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed. 17. Reappoint Monica Kissling to the Fannin County Hospital Authority Board, Director #6, for a threeyear term; 10/25/2023 to 10/25/2026 – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted this request came from the Board who had indicated their contentment with Ms. Kissling’s service. Commissioner Magness echoed that sentiment, noting how he had heard from members of the Board of her excellent service and made the motion to approve the re-appointment with Commissioner McQueen seconding the mo-

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Fannin County Commissioners Contact Information

Precinct 1 Commissioner Dale McQueen Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903-965-7030 Email Address: dmcqueen@fanninco.net Precinct 2 Commissioner A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455 Email Address: aself@fanninco.net

Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941 Email Address: precinct3@fanninco.net Precinct 4 Commissioner Doug Kopf Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903-583-2039 Email Address: dkopf@fanninco.net

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#1 through #15, was a form available for participants to write their comments regarding each of the architect’s proposals. Also on the form was a place to write one’s e-mail address to have the completed plan e-mailed to them. Architects Bruce Woody and Dasha Velasquez were on hand to answer questions, as was Allen Sanderson who is currently the chair for Bonham’s Downtown Advisory Group. Approximately twenty or so local government officials including City Manager Sean Pate and Director of Community Development Mark Kinnaird attended, along with various business owners and representatives of local organizations. BEDCO’s Executive Director Gayle Cooper noted there would be one more chance for public input for the plans on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Bonham City Hall.

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The Enduring Scriptures

By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ

Jesus stated, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil” (Matthew 5:17). He was fulfilling the Scriptures of what we know as the Old Testament. The Lord understood that the things that happened, were done because “the scriptures must be fulfilled” (Mark 14:49). Jesus was betrayed “that the scripture might be fulfilled” (John 17:12). When Jesus went to Jerusalem just before his death, He said “Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again” (Luke 18:31-33). As touching the resurrection of the dead, the Lord asked, “Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?” (Mark 12:24). We see the power of God’s word when Christ declared “the scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35). Consider the Endurance and Finality of the words of Jesus, as he states that “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away” (Matthew 24:35). Consider the Power and Importance of the words of Jesus, as he states that “He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day” (John 12:48).

Sunday Morning Re-take

“Ready Or Not, He’s Coming Back” Hello everyone! The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Did you ever play hide and seek when you were a child? The one thing you would always hear was, “Ready or not, here I come!” In this passage, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Thessalonica concerning the Lord’s return, to gather His children home to be with Him. We, as Christians, ought to be looking forward to this day. The question is, are you truly ready for that day? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior? If not, I hope and pray that today will be the day that you do. It is the best decision you will ever make in your life, and you can be sure that you are ready for the day when He says, “Ready or not, here I come!” I feel led to go in a slightly different direction for this week. I originally had something else in mind, but as soon as I started writing this article, the Lord laid this song on my heart. This song was recorded by Gold City, and released in 2000.

“The hour is approaching when the souls of man will hear. A mighty shout resounding in the sky. In power and great glory King Jesus will appear, and take His children home to paradise. It will be a celebration, for the ones who chose His name, but total separation, for the ones who turned away. Are you ready for the trumpet? Are you ready for the call? Soon the angels will assemble to usher in the Son of God. Will come and find you faithful? Will He know your name at all? Every moment brings us closer. Are you ready for the call?” If you are looking for a good church home, we invite you to come visit and be a part of our worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday! Bro. Josh Stevenson

Peter, by inspiration, helps us to understand the Long Lasting and Eternal word of God. Christians are reminded that they are “born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you” (1 Peter 1:23-25). John, by inspiration, helps us to understand the Importance and Necessity of following the Holy Bible, the scriptures. Christians are reminded that “the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever” (1 John 2:17).

What The Bible Says

About Character

Character is what defines you. It’s what people see in you. It’s what people will say about you after you pass away. Character is one of the most important things you have. How are you investing in yours? Do people see your faith in what you do? Is your character reflected in how you serve the Kingdom? Remember that when you pass away, Jesus will either say, “welcome brother/sister; job well done” or “I never knew you; be gone!” You have right now to decide where your future is. Romans 5:3-5 – “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Proverbs 28:6 – “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.” Matthew 12:35 – “The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.”

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Christian

First Christian Church of Bonham Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Congregational

Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 First Congregational Church-corner of Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440 Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914 Bailey Bible Baptist Church Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 Episcopal Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Street (W 7th & Star Street) of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 903-583-7112 Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 75446 (615) 448-8802 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone 903-583-1671

Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412

Lutheran

Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road

St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155

Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124

Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518

Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 North 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 Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840

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Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Methodist

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ector United Methodist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 217-7665 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas TX 75452 903-587-3463 75476 (903) 583-9546 First United Methodist Church of TrenSeventh & Main Baptist Church 617 ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 583-8679 First United Methodist Church of BonSovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 (903) 583-3314

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 Grove Hill Methodist Church and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM Marvin United Methodist Church 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison First Baptist Church of Bailey Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 Mulberry United Methodist Church, PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, (903)583-4793 Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM phone 1-888-311-8508 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 McKenzie United Methodist Church N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 583-8519 St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987 75446 (903) 203-4455 West Shady Grove Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Windom United Methodist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 207 Second Street PO Box 936 (903)583-4465 Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 First Baptist Church of Honey Grove Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 (903)378-2768 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 Virginia Point United Methodist Church Catholic First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 Nazarene (903)367-7038

Church of Christ

First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250

Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 587-2229

First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900

Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447

Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155 PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. (903)359-6683 Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606

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

Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996 Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989 Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484

Oak Ridge Church of Christ 10368 E FM 1550 Ladonia, Texas 75449 903 583 0849 First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727 Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378 Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 Grace Reformed Baptist Church 903-989-2446 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com

Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX 903-449-0180

Church of God

Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655

Honey Grove Cowboy Church Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007

Bonham Community Church 347 FM 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423

Non-Denominational

Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527

Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM)

Pentecostal

SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014 Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325

United Pentecostal

Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346 United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054

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ORETHA CAROL WAITS REASONER

Mrs. Oretha Carol Waits Reasoner passed October 22, 2023. The arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. Oretha was born in Gladewater, Texas on December 9th, 1940 to Harley Waits, and Genice Cunningham Waits. Some of Oretha’s hobbies included a love for reading, taking care of her yard, but mostly being a caretaker for her family and friends. Oretha was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Doris Waits and Dorothy Copeland, brothers, Charles Waits, Mike Waits,

and son Steven Lindauer. She is survived by her sister, Jean Medcalf of Emmett, Idaho, daughters, Elaine Grigg (Larry) of Ravenna, Texas; daughter, Doris Dent (Jim) of Colleyville Texas, and very special niece, Vickie Glover of Rowlett, Texas, stepchildren Jim Reasoner (Kim) Adkins of Fort Worth, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The family was joined on October 24, 2023 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00pm for a celebration of life service. Pastor Kevin Lane officiated.

Commissioners Continued from page 9 OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS 20. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: No significant updates 21. Courthouse repairs County Judge: Judge Cunningham cited electrical work being done and upcoming meetings with carpenters regarding doors and deficient molding. 22. Justice Center - County Judge: No significant updates. 23. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on the recent legislature that lowers taxes for homeowners but raises the amount of money the county will owe the County Appraisal District. 24. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: No significant updates. 25. Fannin County road issues - County Judge: No significant updates. EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) IF NEEDED: 26. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioner Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney – County Judge: A motion was made, seconded and passed to enter into Executive Session at 9:57 a.m. After some time passed, a motion was made, seconded and passed to enter back into Regular Session at 10:31 a.m.

27. 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 26. 28. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session(s) - County Judge: Judge Cunningham asked for a motion to employ an environmental consultant to assist the county in being environmentally compliant going forward. Commissioner McQueen made the motion to hire the consultant with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed. COMMENTS AND ADJOURN: 29. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen relayed his appreciation for Meals on Wheels in providing meals for those who might otherwise go hungry. Commissioner Magness wished all a good week and voiced his hope for rain. Commissioner Kopf echoed the hope for rain and asked for patience from his precinct as his crew is currently experiencing equipment failure before thanking those who attended the days meeting. Judge Cunningham noted his appreciation for everyone’s participation noting there is ample opportunity for the county ahead. 30. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m.

GRATCHAL BOYD MORRIS Gratchal Boyd Morris was born June 4, 1934, in Bokchito, Oklahoma, to Ben Franklin and Lilla Mae Morris. Mr. Morris passed away October 3, 2023, at home surrounded by his beloved family in Big Sandy, TN. Graveside services were held for Mr. Morris, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at McCraws Chapel Cemetery, in Honey Grove, Texas, beginning at 2:00pm. Gratchal was just a young child when his family moved to Northeast Texas from his home state of Oklahoma. Gratchal decided to plant his roots there as well and spent most of his adult life laboring in the fields of NE Texas. He was described as a man with a walking tall attitude as well as being a devout family man. In 2019 he and his children made the decision to move him and his beloved dogs, Bubba and Bobo to Big Sandy, TN to be closer to his beloved family. Gratchal Boyd Morris is survived by his son; Bobby Morris of Big Sandy, TN; daughters, Lynell Jefferson of Big Sandy, TN, Deborah Davis of Big Sandy, TN, Karen Veliz and husband Leo of Camden, TN; 10 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, a brother, Wendell Morris of Phoenix, AZ, and his beloved dog Bobo. Mr. Morris is preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, 5 brothers, special loved ones, and his beloved dog Bubba. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

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On Thursday, October 19th, 2023 DiAne Kay Dunn Jones, age 72, passed away in Fannin County. DiAne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born April 9th, 1951 to James Harold Dunn and Lottie Johnston Dunn in Dallas, TX. DiAne was married to Lawrence Edward Jones Jr. for 52 years. They were married on October 3rd, 1970, in Rockwall County. She is survived by their three children and their spouses, Jennifer DiAne Jones Vance and her husband Shane, James Lawrence Jones and his wife Rachel, and Jeffrey Preston Jones and his wife Jackie. DiAne was blessed with 9 grandchildren, Michael Vance and his wife Ashley, Nathan Vance, Melissa Vance, Clayton Jones, Madison Jones, Allyson Jones, E’Lita Williams, Graysin Dodd, and Jaxon McCarty. She is also survived by her brother David Dunn and sister Debbie Blohm, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. DiAne is preceded in death by her brother, Doug Dunn. DiAne graduated from South Garland High School in 1969, Her career was spent in the oil and gas field, specifically in marketing. After retirement, “Nanny” focused her life on her family, spoiling her grandchildren, and traveling with her husband. She was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing and had a gift for decorating. The phrase “shop until you drop” was her motto. She and her husband, Larry, often “hit the road” hunting for antiques or auctions. DiAne loved to cook and host gatherings for her family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

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Bonham-Deborah “Debbie” JoAnn (Chapman) Holder, age 71, of Bonham, TX was born on March 31, 1952 in Wichita Falls, TX to Kenneth and Jackie JoAnn (Gibson) Chapman. She joined her heavenly father on Monday, October 23, 2023 during her stay at Carrus Hospital in Sherman, TX. Deborah married James Allen Holder on July 16, 1971 in Bonham, TX. She had a master’s degree in education and enjoyed being a schoolteacher. Deborah taught for over 30 years at Hugo Oklahoma Elementary School. After retirement she and James traveled to Greece, Italy, Scotland, and Great Britian. Deborah loved her home and loved to cook and bake. She was a Cowboy’s fan and loved her dogs. Deborah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her husband James Holder of Bonham, daughter Kelly Watson and husband Jeremy of Little Elm; daughter Sally Valerio and husband Stephen of Washington DC; son James Martin Holder and wife Anna of Las Vegas; grandchildren Ethan Watson, Maura Watson, Kyra Watson, Alexa Valerio, Cameron Valerio, Veronica Valerio, Branden Holder and Faith Holder, and great grandchildren Emory Ruiz, and Weston Watson. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Jackie Chapman. A visitation was held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at CooperSorrells Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 pm; followed by funeral services at 2:00 pm. Pastor Kevin Towery officiated. Interment followed at Willow Wild Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were sons-in-law: Jeremy Watson and Stephen Valerio. Grandchildren: Ethan Watson, Branden Holder, Kyra Watson, and Veronica Valerio. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

LOUISE TAYLOR MARRINER Louise Taylor Marriner 91 passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023 at TMC in Denison, TX . She was surrounded by her family; son David McDonough and wife Joan, grandson Douglas McDonough and wife Lindsay, granddaughter Paige McDonough Talhouni and husband Zaid along with Louise’s three great grandsons Thomas, Bennett and Ethan Milo. Additional survivors include her sister Joyce Rogers(Aunt Joy), three nieces Terry, Jane and Jean along with two nephews Rusty and Stephen who reside in East Tennessee. Louise was proceeded in death by her Father Milo and Mother Georgie Taylor, her husband Louis Marriner and her brother Russell Taylor. Louise moved to Bonham from Goldsboro, NC in 2009 after the death of her husband Louis to be close to her son David. A career social worker for government agencies she assisted those in need get available services. For 40 years she was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Goldsboro. A life long piano player, it gave her great delight in being able to donate the grand piano that is still used in weekly services at St. Luke’s. Additionally, she and her husband designed and built the memorial garden with it’s ornamental arch and iron works between the sanctuary and the fellowship hall. She transferred her membership from St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to First United Methodist Church of Bonham upon moving here. Louise was an excellent seamstress who delighted in making clothing, costumes and smocking for her grandchildren. Upon relocation to Bonham, she promptly joined the “Pink Ladies” at the Bonham hospital and took pride in the service she provided and the friends that were developed. Louise continued attending meetings even after she was no longer physically able to work. Her co-worker and friend Wileen from the hospital gift shop visited her every Friday and kept her up to date on all the “fun news”. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the TMC Bonham Hospital Auxiliary, 504 Lipscomb Blvd., Bonham, TX 75418.

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plant growth. This reduces the risk of disease and allows more sunlight to reach your plants. Covering tender plants with frost cloth or blankets during exceptionally cold nights is another helpful technique. Remember to remove the covers during the day to allow the plants to receive sunlight. Finally, consider the use of windbreaks to shield your garden from harsh winds and cold air, as these elements can severely damage plants. By following these winterization tips from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Fannin County gardeners can ensure their plants survive the winter and thrive when spring arrives. Prepare your garden today to enjoy a lush and vibrant landscape in the seasons to come. If you have any questions about winterizing your garden and landscape beds, email Cody Maxwell, Fannin County Extension Agent at cody.maxwell@ag.tamu.edu or call 903583-7453.

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Cooper FAIR. Water lightly stained; 73 degrees: 1.00 feet below pool. Few reports and anglers on the water due to water levels. Reported catches of sand bass, catfish and crappie. Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 68 degrees; 2.64 feet below pool. Bass fishing has improved for catches of smaller fish but overall the bite continues to be slow. Fish are best on shaky heads or Texas rigs in front of the weeds in 2-4 feet of water. Carolina rigs are fair in 5-7 feet of water on drop-offs. Squarebill crankbaits are fair in 3-5 feet on points, secondary points, some ditches. The best bite is on windy points best. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 84-86 degrees; 5.63 feet below pool. White bass pushed shallow during the cold front but have moved deeper to 10-20 feet of water after the weather warmed. Check both locations as fish may be in either area. Bluegill, or sunfish, are on most brush piles in 15 feet of water using a tiny hook on a two pound line baited with pieces of bacon, or earthworms. Crappie are on brush piles in 10-25 feet of water, with most catches in 17-20 feet. Jigs are outproducing minnows. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 2.00 feet below pool. This past week water temperatures have increased almost 5 degrees, and there is a big cold front in the forecast later this week that should decrease the water temperature. The hybrid striper and white bass bite has been solid throughout the lake. Most fish caught have been in 10-25 feet of water using slabs and swimbaits. The eater sized catfish bite is still wide open. Smaller channel catfish and blue catfish are biting best Texas Lake Levels +/on prepared baits in 20-30 as of 10/27/23 10/27/23 feet of water. The crappie Arlington 0.06 bite has been fair on bridge pylons and shallow brush Benbrook -13.95 piles in 10 feet of water. Bonham -1.18 Texoma GOOD. Water Bois d’Arc Lake -6.80 stained; 75 degrees; 3.65 Bridgeport -15.05 feet below pool. Striped bass Cedar Creek -3.83 fishing is great using live bait on flats in 30-50 feet of water Eagle Mountain -8.17 suspended 10-20 feet off the Fork -2.53 bottom. The gulls are starting Granbury -0.47 to work and be on the lookout Grapevine -2.12 for active fish schooling \Joe Pool 0.09 below them in any depth of water especially along main Lavon -4.87 lake points. Crappie fishing Lewisville -4.99 is good around boat docks Pat Mayse -1.47 fishing 2-5 feet below the Possum Kingdom-3.76 floats and on shallow brush Ray Hubbard -3.82 in 5-10 feet of water using small shad and jigs. Catfish Ray Roberts -1.69 are good drifting 55-65 feet Tawakoni -1.81 of water along deep flats off Texoma -3.14 the river channels for big Weatherford -7.80 fish. A lot of eaters in 30-40 Whitney -6.91 feet of water biting cut shad and prepared baits. Worth -1.70

Fannin County, Texas - As the cold front of next week approaches, Fannin County residents are encouraged to think about protecting their plants from the biting cold. To help horticulturists safeguard their gardens and landscapes, Cody Maxwell, Fannin County Extension Agent offers recommendations for winterizing plants. With Fannin County's unique climate, understanding the specific needs of your garden and landscape is essential. The first step recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts is to evaluate the plants in your garden. Identify those that are more vulnerable to the cold and require extra care. Properly mulching your garden is key to maintaining soil temperature and moisture levels. In Fannin County, a 2 to 4-inch layer of mulch can provide insulation, reduce weed growth, and protect plant roots from freezing temperatures. Additionally, pruning is vital to remove any dead or diseased branches, promoting healthier

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part of the region. Because of the relatively consistent fawn production, buck age structure is generally well distributed across all age classes. Hunters focusing on mature bucks should not be disappointed with the upcoming season. Edwards Plateau/Hill Country Surveys show the Edwards Plateau has the highest deer population in the state, with an estimated 1.6 million animals. Hunters looking for opportunities to see lots of deer when afield should put this area on the priority list to hunt this fall. Harvesting does around Llano and Mason counties will be especially important to relieve browsing pressure on habitats by lowering deer densities and bringing the doe to buck ratio more in balance. Pineywoods Pineywoods population surveys estimate more than 330,000 deer throughout the region this season, which is higher than the previous three years. Habitat management is critical to sustaining deer populations in the Pineywoods. Properties that manage for quality habitat year-round often see more deer taking advantage of the environment during hunting season. Initial estimates show a lower density of deer between Houston and Beaumont, with improved population numbers near Tyler. Hunters should expect a few more bucks in the five-and-ahalf-year-old range compared to the younger age bucks. Rolling Plains The Eastern and Western Rolling Plains generally have a lower deer population than other regions. Severe drought conditions and low fawn recruitment in 2022 has led to a slight decline in the estimated population in this portion of the state. Sporadic fawn production over the last several years may create age gaps in some of the middle-age groups, but mature buck numbers remain steady. These regions should expect a great season for mature buck harvest and antler quality. Antler production is expected to be above average, especially on properties that have limited competition for resources during previous hunting seasons. South Texas Plains The South Texas Plains are known for mature bucks and above average antler quality relative to most other areas in the state. Harvest is expected to be up for 2023 with average to above average antler quality. Despite drought conditions in 2022 impacting the number of fawns surviving their first six months, the deer population has remained steady in South Texas. Many hunters passed on harvesting trophy bucks last season in hopes for improved habitat conditions in 2023. Biologists expect the two-and-a-half-year-old to five-and-a- half-year-old age classes to be abundant and offer plenty of opportunities to see mature bucks.

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Proposition 5 Proposition 4 HJR 3 HJR 2 "The constitutional amend(2nd Special Session) "The constitutional amendment relating to the Texas UniProposition 1 ment to authorize the legisla- versity Fund, which provides HJR 126 "The constitutional amend- ture to establish a temporary funding to certain institutions ment protecting the right to en- limit on the maximum ap- of higher education to achieve gage in farming, ranching, tim- praised value of real property national prominence as major ber production, horticulture, other than a residence home- research universities and drive stead for ad valorem tax pur- the state economy." and wildlife management." poses; to increase the amount Proposition 6 of the exemption from ad Proposition 2 SJR 75 valorem taxation by a school SJR 64 "The constitutional amend- district applicable to residence "The constitutional amendment authorizing a local option homesteads from $40,000 to ment creating the Texas water exemption from ad valorem $100,000; to adjust the amount fund to assist in financing wataxation by a county or mu- of the limitation on school dis- ter projects in this state." trict ad valorem9-5:30 taxes imposed nicipality of all or part of the Monday-Friday Proposition 7 appraised value of real proper- on the residence homesteads E. Sam Rayburn • Bonham, Texas 75418 SJR 93 of theDr. elderly or disabled to ty used to operate a 204 child-care reflect increases in certain ex- "The constitutional amendfacility." emption amounts; to except ment providing for the crecertain appropriations to pay ation of the Texas energy fund Proposition 3 for ad valorem tax relief from to support the construction, HJR 132 "The constitutional amend- the constitutional limitation maintenance, modernization, ment prohibiting the imposi- on the rate of growth of ap- and operation of electric gention of an individual wealth or propriations; and to authorize erating facilities." net worth tax, including a tax the legislature to provide for Proposition 8 on the difference between the a four-year term of office for HJR 125 assets and liabilities of an indi- a member of the board of directors of certain appraisal dis- "The constitutional amendvidual or family." ment creating the broadband tricts." infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects." By The Texas Secretary of State

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Our friends at the SNAP Center are in desperate need of volunteers, not only for Meals on Wheels but in assistance in all of their programs. We wanted to pass this information along in case anyone in our community is able to offer assistance.

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

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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

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

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Be on Alert - Medicare never calls you unless you have called them and requested a call back, and neither does Social Security. Scammers might even say you will be receiving a new Medicare card. Also, please be careful in taking any calls about Medicare or Insurance plans unless it is your LOCAL AGENT. Please never give out your SS# or Medicare# or DOB, etc. to anyone. If something sounds too good you know it usually is not good. **DO NOT CLICK ON LINKS IN ANY EMAILS CONCERNING YOUR SHIPPPING ADDRESS! This is a new scam asking for credit information. Delete the e-mail. Do Not Risk Your Credit Card Information or your computer’s integrity.

Proposition 9 HJR 2 "The constitutional amendment authorizing the 88th Legislature to provide a costof-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas." Proposition 10 SJR 87 "The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation equipment or inventory held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products to protect the Texas healthcare network and

strengthen our medical supply chain." Proposition 11 SJR 32 "The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities." Proposition 12 HJR 134 "The constitutional amendment providing for the aboli-

tion of the office of county treasurer in Galveston County." Proposition 13 HJR 107 "The constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges." Proposition 14 SJR 74 "The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be used for the creation and improvement of state parks."

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EMPLOYMENT 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

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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.

“CONSULTANTS” NEEDED Work From Home Returning Calls & Emails No Selling, Commission Income $8,500.00 + a Month (ptnl.), No Experience, Company Will Train Company Licensing Fee $29.95 / month all inclusive Call Judy (903)505-4699 B&B SERVICE CENTER Is Looking For An Experienced Mechanic. Must Have Own Tools. Mon - Fri 7:30-5:30 Comes With Health & Dental Insurance. Paid Vacation And Christmas Bonus. Pay Is Based On Experience. Call Today To Set Up An Interview (903)640-9998 We Are Located At 3282 S Hwy 121 Bonham TX

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.

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ESTATE SALE GARLAND AND TAMMIE STANDFORD. 615 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, TX 75446 Fri. Nov. 3rd 8:30 – 5:00 Sat. Nov. 4th 8:30 – 3:30 Chest freezer, dining room suit with 6 chairs and two leaves, China cabinet, couch, love-seat and matching chair, second couch with matching chair, lift chair, piano, swivel rocker, two tv’s, side tables, antique dresser with marble top, four piece bedroom suit, queen bed, Kenmore sewing machine, small kitchen appliances, cookware, stoneware, Corelle dishes, China, grill, iron wash pot, 24’ aluminum ladder, 6’ and 8’ ladders, tiller, exercise bike, and assorted household décor. ESTATE SALE RAY & GENIECE ROBBINS Nov. 2 (Thurs.), Nov. 3 (Fri.), Nov. 4 (Sat.) Side by Side Estate Sales See large ad for details on page 3. ESTATE SALE 2110 Pecan St., Bonham Nov. 3rd - 4th, 9am- 3pm Sofa, Buffet, Lamps, Rugs, Utility Wagons, Heathcare, Wheelchair, and more. A large variety of items. Too many to list.

FOR SALE FOR SALE New loveseat, antique coffee table, marble table. Brand new PosturePedic mattress & box springs with plastic covers, one side table w/ drawer. Must sell due to moving. OBO 214-903-1948 FOR SALE Fresh Cut Pecan Wood Call: 903-486-6147 FOR SALE: Oak Firewood at Lake Bonham $200 (Split & Ricked) • Some Hickory Price negotiable • Delivery Available extra charge • Also Light Tree Trimming Available • Trash Pickup Call Michael 903-227-2196

“RAINED OUT LAST WEEK RESCHEDULED” HUGE SALE 1511 Franklin Ave., Bonham. Downsizing Christmas! Tons of Christmas ornaments and decorations. Halloween costumes, wigs, Fall decorations, Collectiible porcelain dolls, bears, etc. Curio cabinets, toys, misc. You won’t believe your eyes!! Sat., November 4th Only ● ● 8am - 5pm GARAGE SALE November 2nd - 4th 920 Star St., Bonham Lot’s of Good Stuff!! GARAGE SALE Two Family Nov. 3rd. & 4th. 1601 FM 896 Leonard 2 Mowers, tools, toys, Decor, household & handmade items, standing lamp, Rustic cabinet, and clothes.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Need an Experienced Carpenter’s Helper for inside job, part time. Also need landscaper and mechanic’s helper part time. Call 972-689-1828.

HOUSEKEEPING THE CLEANING LADY Let me clean so you won’t have to. Very reasonable rates, great references! Years of experience. HAVE BROOM WILL TRAVEL! Call Mairi 903-815-1877.

A PAW UP Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm. FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.

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Public Notice for Request for Real Estate Sealed Bid The City of Bonham will be accepting sealed bids for property ID number 93156 – Reich Addn, Block 11, Lot SE Part of 3, property ID 93154 – Reich Addn, Block 11, Lot S 50’ of 2, Property ID 91584 – Fairview Addn, Block 18, Lot E 45’ of 6,7,8, property ID 93157 – Reich Addn, Block 11, Lot PT of 3,4, Property ID 93178 – Reich Addn, Block 14, Lot E 50’ of 1, Property ID 93128 – Reich Addn, Block 9, Lot 2, and property ID 93129 – Reich Addn, Block 9, Lot PT of 2. City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Sealed bids for purchase of real property will be received by the City of Bonham at the office of City Hall, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham, TX 75418, until 3:00 p.m. on November 8, 2023 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Copies of the Bid Instructions and Sealed Bid Form may be obtained from the City Website or at the following Location: City of Bonham, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham, TX 75418. Please call 903-583-7555 for additional information.

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 10/24/23 TDHCA HOME HRA

The City of Honey Grove has applied for the Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance (HRA) Program through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Accordingly, the City of Honey Grove seeks to developmentservices 132714 currently zoned RE (Residential) to be zoned as a Planned Development, for Boat and RV Crossword Puzzle By:provider for management contract with Sponsored a qualified service storage. services. Please electronically submit your proposals in FANNINandCOUNTY 2. Special Exceptions: For Road Frontage on Cul-de-sac curved lots for Five Points .pdf format via email to admin@cityofhoneygrove.org Development, 149.14 aces for 1+ acre residential lots ID#’s 138735,NOTICE 78149, 138733, 78164, EMPLOYMENT AND submit 2 copies of your proposal of services to the 138734, 73655 & 84512 following address: Attn: Sally Wright, 633 N. 6th Street WWW .GFCF .ORG JOB TITLE: Full time Roadhand All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. FRIENDLY BUYER Honey Grove, TX 75446. Proposals must be received OFFICE: County Pct. #3, Honey Grove, TX up to Please underFannin Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) OFcheck ALLFannin JUNKCounty’s website Facebook: Glaser-Family-Charitable-Foundation by the City of Honey Grove no later than 2:00pm on SUPERVISOR: Fannin 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & officialCounty protest Commissioner, forms, contact Development CARS & TRUCKS November 7, 2023 to be considered. The City of Honey Jerry Magness Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm No Title Grove reserves the right to negotiate with any and all REQUIREMENTS: currentinCDL on Monday Nov 27, 2023. Responses received after thatCDL timerequired, shall not no be counted the need record individuals or firms that submit proposals and may award No Problem apply. belly dump end response. The protest shall state thenot reason for theEquipment protest, list Operator the addresswith of the property oror contain one or more contracts to one or more service provider(s). Call Tony dump experience. a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Retirement, @ 903-449-9028 the owner of the property. Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and & Life Insurance Zoning Regulations and links to information and Medical maps areDental on the Development Services website Women Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area I want to buy any older CONTACT: Jerry Magness www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of JOHN DEERE Crossword GRAIN 18101 E FM Puzzle Sponsored By:1396 DRILL in any condition with Honey Grove is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Honey Grove, TX 75446 rubber tires. Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por (903)378-2941 Call: 903-905-2022. peticion.

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Notice of a Public Hearing before the Commissioners Court

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing with two (2) items on Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023, starting at 8:50am in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Commissioners Court will consider: 1. Change of Zoning: For 5.5 acres, part of ID# 80149 currently zoned A&R (Ag) and part of ID# 132714 currently zoned RE (Residential) to be zoned10/31/23 Commercial, for Boat and RV storage. 2. Special Exceptions: For Road Frontage on Cul-de-sac and curved lots for Five Points Development, 149.14 aces for 1+ acre residential lots ID#’s 138735, 78149, 138733, 78164, 138734, 73655 & 84512 All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Monday Nov 27, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property. Zoning Regulations and links to information and maps are on the Development Services website www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

Notice of a Public Hearing before the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission

Notice is hereby given that the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing with two (2) items on Thursday, Nov 30, 2023, starting at 8:20am in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. 10/31/213 The Lake Zoning Commission will consider: LAND FOR SALE 1. Change of Zoning: For 5.5 acres, part of ID# 80149 currently zoned A&R (Ag) and part of ID# Four acres or more. Bonham ISD. Utilities available. 132714 currently zoned RE (Residential) to be zoned as a Planned Development, for Boat and RV At CR 4105 and 4120. storage. 49. Male child 24. __ Claus CLUES ACROSS $120,000 four acres. 2. Special Exceptions: For Roadcry Frontage onsheep Cul-de-sac and curved lots for Five Points 50. The made by 25. Actress Lupino 1. 1st, 2nd & 3rd in Additional acres available. Development, 149.14 aces forHandheld 1+ acre residential lots ID#’s 138735, 78149, 53. image 27. Green regions of 138733, desert 78164, Negotiable. 903-227-0152.baseball 138734, 73655 & 84512 enlarger 28. Any competition 6. Sew up a hawk’s eyes All interested citizens of the are invited to attend29. andSalem, participate the public hearing. 57. County Inventiveness MA,inteachers FOR SALE BY OWNER10. N’Djamena is the Please check Fannin County’s websitestyle under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 58. Column college 101 Smith St., Bonham TX. capital prior for more details. For additional info & official forms, Development 1.5 acres of land. 2 shops 59. Impudence 30.protest Container forcontact display 14. Be72a Hours connector at 903-449-4220.60. Any33 protests must be received by Development Services before on the property along with 15. a ToServices 1/3 records 31. Ink writing implement 2:00pm accustom on Monday Nov 27, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be(abbr.) counted in the record house that is unsuitable for 61. Berkeley’s sister city 33. Hogshead 17. Cornflower response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list property living. Asking $125,000. 19. Former 35.the Asaddress muchof asthe one can eator contain CIA Call: 903-505-0385 or a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must 36. Puts in a horizontal be signed by CLUES DOWN 20. Bark sharply Email: hamptonfred76@ the owner of the property. position 1. Lymph node plague 21. Actress Barkin gmail.com Zoning Regulations to information and maps are 37. on the Development Services website Cotangent (abbr.) swelling 22. Cathode-ray tube and links www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices 23. Shallowest Great Lake 2. Freshwater duck genus 39. Vitamin H

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NOTICE OF SALE - BONHAM ISD § § §

STATE OF TEXAS FANNIN COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fannin County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on October 3,2023, seized, levied upon, and will, on Tuesday, November 7,2023, on the South Side of the Fannin County Courthouse, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, Bonham, TX, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all right, title and interest which the defendants in such suit(s) and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the property lying and being situated in the County of Fannin and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause No. And Judgment Date

Account No. Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Estimated Minimum Bid

TX-19-4586 3/23/2022

94149 9/27/2023

BONHAM ISD vs. JONATHAN KERSEY, ET AL.

BEING 0.182 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF BLOCK 1 OF THE ATKINS BAILEY ADDITION, AKA 101 W. CHURCH, CITY OF BAILEY, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1460, PAGE 241, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS (subject to 2023 taxes).

$14,895.66

TX-21-4777 4/19/2023

94031 9/28/2023

BONHAM ISD vs. PATRICIA DOWNEY

BEING 0.2039 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF PART OF BLOCK 37, WILLIAMS ADDITION, AKA 615 W 8TH STREET, CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1040, PAGE 544 OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS (subject to 2023 taxes).

$5,763.58

TX-22-4829 7/19/2023

BONHAM ISD vs. HEIRS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HORACE V. YOUNG A/K/A H.V. YOUNG, ETAL.

BEING 0.6061 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF PART OF BLOCK 27, INGLISH ADDITION, AKA 614 E 10TH, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 690, PAGE 327, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS (subject to 2023 taxes).

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TX-22-4837 7/19/2023

72747 9/27/2023

BONHAM ISD vs. JAMES ADREY

TX-22-4839 7/19/2023

92515 9/28/2023

BONHAM ISD vs. HEIRS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT REYNOLDS, ET AL.

92152 9/27/2023

BEING 1.5 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE S CHAMBLISS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 186, AKA 114 E. SYCAMORE, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 827, PAGE 421 OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS, AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, BEING A MOBILE HOME LABEL NO. NTA0361263, LOCATED AT 114 E SYCAMORE, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS (subject to 2023 taxes). BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN 0.787 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE H. BURKHART SURVEY, ABSTRACT 112, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 4, BLOCK 6 AND 8, T E KENNEDY ADDITION, AKA 1304 N CEDAR, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 648, PAGE 594 OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS (subject to 2023 taxes).

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(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract) or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. A RECENT RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REQUIRES BIDDERS TO OBTAIN PRIOR TO THE SALE, A STATEMENT FROM THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES FOR ANY PROPERTY EITHER CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY OWNED TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BID ON OR RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT AT THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 831 W. STATE HWY 56, BONHAM, TX (903) 583-8701. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD ALLOW UP TO TWO WEEKS TO PROCESS THE REQUEST. YOU MUST HAVE THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT IN HAND BEFORE THE SALE BEGINS. Dated at Bonham, Texas, October 3,2023.

Mark Johnson, Sheriff, Fannin County, Texas By: Deputy

Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Mininimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit(s) and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY, WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT,AND WHICH MAY BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. For more information, contact your attorney or PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, LLP, attorney for plaintitfs, at (972) 278-8282.

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Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Savoy Independent School District will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, located at 302 W. Hayes, Savoy, Texas 75479. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss Savoy ISD’s “Superior” rating and 100 out of a possible 100 score from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.

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NOTICE 10/3/23 OF PUBLIC HEARING

• AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROPERLY PUBLISHED FOR HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CONFLICT LIMITATION CLAUSE; AND CONTAINING A REPEALER CLAUSE. • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1411 ESTABLISHING THE MONTHLY RATES CHARGED FOR HANGAR RENTALS AT THE CITY OF BONHAM JONES FIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WERE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROPERLY PUBLISHED FOR HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CONFLICT LIMITATIONS CLAUSE; AND CONTAINING A REPEALER CLAUSE.

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 ordinance. Public hearing will be at a meeting of the City Council on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut. Heather Stockton, City Secretary

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS City of Honey Grove The City of Honey Grove is soliciting planning and management service providers to assist the City of Honey Grove with the development, adoption, and implementation of modern 10/31/23 and resilient building codes and flood damage prevention ordinances for the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program (RCP) through the Texas General Land Office. Accordingly, the City of Honey Grove seeks to contract with a qualified service provider for planning and management services. Please electronically submit your proposals in .pdf format via email to admin@cityofhoneygrove. org AND submit 2 copies of your proposal of services to the following address: Attn: Sally Wright, City of Honey Grove, 633 N. 6th Street, Honey Grove, TX 75446. Proposals must be received by the City of Honey Grove no later than 2:00pm) on November 14, 2023 to be considered. The City of Honey Grove reserves the right to negotiate with any and all proposers, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Honey Grove is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES S. BLACKARD, Deceased, were issued on December 13, 2022, in Cause No. PR-202213148, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to PATRICIA L. BLACKARD. 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.

10/31/23

clo: WILLIAM C. TERRY Attorney at Law 1903 Nancy Lea Bonham, TX 75418

10/17/23 EMPLOYMENT

Texoma Housing Partners (THP) is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Mechanic. Primary responsibilities include the repair, improvement and maintenance of residential duplexes and property. Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical required. Must be able to perform physical and manual labor. General Maintenance Knowledge test to be administered. Position includes an annual salary of $40,560.00 plus benefits. Must obtain EPA certification within 90 days of hire. Applications will be accepted Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm until a sufficient pool of applicants has been received. Applications are available on the THP website at: https://www.texomahousing.org and at the THP Maintenance Building located at 814 West 16th Street, Bonham Texas. For more information call 903-640-2042. THP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NO. PR-2023-13183 ) IN THE ESTATE OF IN THE COUNTY COURT ) GREGORY HAROLD DAVIS, AT LAW ) DECEASED OF FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATE OF GREGORY HAROLD DAVIS Administration of the estate of Gregory Harold Davis, decedent, has been commenced by the issuance of original letters testamentary to the undersigned on May 2,2023, by the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, acting in Case No. PR-2023-13183, styled In The Estate of Gregory Harold Davis. Administration of the estate is now pending in that court. All persons having claims against the estate are notified to present those claims in writing to the undersigned at the address shown below within the time and manner prescribed by law. 10/31/23 Dated: October 13,2023 Ellen Dianne Davis C/O Bill Gant, Attorney 411 N. Main Street Bonham, Texas 75418’ INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY HAROLD DAVIS, DECEDENT

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES NATHAN MORGAN, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES NATHAN MORGAN, Deceased, were issued on October 24, 2023, under Docket No.PR-2023-13239, pending in the County Court of Fannin County, Texas, to: RHONDA S. BOWMAN. Claims may be presented in care of the 10/31/23 attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: RHONDA S. BOWMAN Independent Executor for the Estate of JAMES NATHAN MORGAN, Deceased c/o Becky Burtner Attorney at Law 326 W. Lamar Sherman, Texas 75090 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 24th day of October, 2023.

DATED the 26 day of Oct. 2023. WILLIAM C. TERRY Attorney for PATRICIA L. BLACKARD State Bar No.: 19804000 1903 Nancy Lea Bonham, TX 75418 Telephone: (903) 583-7476 E-mail: billt402.@verizon.net

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Becky Burtner 326 W. Lamar Sherman, Texas 75090 Email: bburtnerlaw@gmail.com 903-813-0602 Fax 903-870-0663 /s/ Becky Burtner Becky Burtner State Bar No. 03475800 Attorney for the Personal Representative of the Estate of JAMES NATHAN MORGAN, Deceased

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These fur babies sponsored by: The Leader’s goal is to run this PSA weekly. We welcome additional sponsors to assist in finding permanent homes for these fur babies. Businesses or Individuals interested in sponsoring this Public Service Announcement please call 903-583-3280 and ask for TIm Meek. This PSA will be posted on our Facebook each Monday and on our weekly E-Edition.

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ADOPTED

Samson

Stray Stray

Jonesy Boy

As of press time these fur babies were available for adoption. Please call for Availability! And hurry!!