join our team. Their commitment to completing 32 hours of intensive training demonstrates their unwavering dedication to serving children from hard places. Their passion and energy will undoubtedly bring hope and
positive change to the lives of those they serve." The Life-Changing Impact of CASA Volunteers In the past year, CASA volunteers logged an impressive 1,305 hours, serving 23 children, and drove over 10,653 miles for children in foster care. The Role of CASA Advocates As Court Appointed Special Advocates, these volunteers will:
• Investigate each child's situation
• Prepare written reports for the court
• Advocate for the child's best interest in court hearings and other settings
• Monitor educational, medical, mental health, and other needs
A Call to Action: Join the Movement
The Fannin County Children's Center invites community members to join the mission to support vulnerable children. Volunteer opportunities abound:
• CASA training classes (next session likely will be in March of 2025)
• Event volunteering
• Administrative support To learn more, call (903) 583-4339 or visit www.fanninccc.org
As Gandhi once said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Leslie Hawk and Terri Holder embody this spirit, and their dedication will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the lives of foster children.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Meals on Wheels, BONHAM, needs VOLUNTEERS to deliver meals to home bound seniors and adults with disabilities. Just ONE HOUR of your time a week can make such a difference. Call 903-583-8573 210 E 6th St, Bonham Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
L to R: Leslie Hawk, Judge Lauri Blake, Terri Holder, Julie Luton Courtesy photo
Caramel apples always make me feel happy and warm inside, because to me they're the one treat that really signify the start of the fall season. While you could definitely take the easy road and coat the apples in melted store-bought caramels, I've found through the years that nothing can replace the deep, dark caramel you whip up yourself. These make me think of the fair every time I have one!
CARAMEL APPLES
10 to 12 medium apples
4 c. sugar
¼ c. corn syrup
1 stick plus 2 Tbsp. butter, cut into pieces, softened
Start by skewering the apples so that the sticks are inserted about two-thirds of the way through the apples. Then, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup with salt and stir it together with a wooden spoon as it melts. Within a few minutes, the sugars will start to caramelize and turn color. When the sugar has dissolved completely and the mixture has turned a deep amber color, turn the heat to low and add the butter. Finally, add the heavy cream and whisk the mixture until it's smooth and combined Turn up the heat to medium-high again. Cook the caramel until the thermometer gets to 240
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degrees, then remove the pan from the heat. Add your vanilla. Let the caramel cool for 20 minutes, then dip an apple into the caramel, rolling it around to coat it completely. Check the first apple. The caramel should coat it and begin to stick almost immediately. If it does not, bring the caramel to a boil again and cook it for a few more minutes. Cool again before dipping. Repeat with the rest of the apples Place them on a baking sheet lined with a baking mat or parchment paper and let the caramel cool and set completely. Serve as is or try some variations a couple of minutes after dipping the apples. Carefully roll the dipped apple in the a topping: Crushed chocolate candies, colored or chocolate sprinkles, crushed Oreos, chopped nuts, chopped pretzels or miniature M&Ms to name a few ideas. Once set, you can wrap the apples in cellophane bags with a cute ribbon for gifting.
I hope everyone gets a chance to go have some fun at our Fannin County Fair this year. 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
History, noun : Bartley-Woods School
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.”
at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 23, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues
Fannin County: FM 2645, from FM 898 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Location: From Windom, take FM 1743 south 6.6 miles to FM 1550, then west on FM 1550 approximately .2 miles to right-of-way. Marker Text: Several rural schools existed in Fannin County in the 1890s, including Bartley School and Woods School. In 1932 the County School Board consolidated the schools, along with Providence School and formed the Bartley-Woods School. Three teachers were responsible for not only the consolidation, but for teaching a wide range of subjects. A new brick building, designed by Architect Hoke Smith, was erected here in 1940 on land acquired by the Bartley-Woods School District. Constructed with assistance from the Works Progress Administration, the new school building included seven classrooms, a library, cafeteria, and an auditorium with seating for 300 people. The modern campus served a large area. By 1941 seven teachers instructed about 300 pupils. A gymnasium was added to the school in the early 1950s. The school not only provided quality education for youth, but also community programs that benefited farmers and returning veterans after World War II. The building also served as a community center for the area for several years. The County School Board closed the Bartley-Woods School in 1958. The building was razed in 1991.
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 slopedend treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, from SH 56 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121, from SH
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October 10 thru 13, 2024
What Does It Mean to Be a Bonham Warrior?
By Matt Haggard
As I go through homecoming week’s activities with my kids, and seeing all of the posts and pictures on Facebook, I think about what it meant to be a Warrior. I can’t help but be swept back like Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey with the Ghost of Christmas Past, back to homecoming’s past where the years of my life seemed a lot more “Purple and White”. Not just my high school days, but days even as a middle schooler or Jr. High kid, where going to the game was like watching a field full of your honorable heroes battling the evils from beyond our city limits. Before I was a Warrior myself, I can remember knowing the players and their numbers, hearing their names called out on the stadium speaker system, watching as they battled alongside their brothers in purple as they defended the honor of the program that had been built in this town. It was inspiring. We played football during P.E. and recess pretending to be on the field with them or dreaming of the day when we would wear jerseys that branded “Warrior” across our chest. It seemed like it would take forever for those days to come.
Then Jr. High finally arrives and you go through the equipment line hoping that you would get a helmet with a “cool facemask” because back then there were some that just looked pretty bad (some of you older guys might know what I mean), and then you go out on that practice field for the first time. You have finally made it, we didn’t have pee wee football or BYS football, so 7th grade was the first time you got to represent your town and don your pads and Purple and White jersey. It was so exciting and yet so scary at the same time. Scary because you knew that you had accepted the challenge of being a Warrior and all that went with that. You could only hope that you had what it took to uphold that honor.
Then you hit your freshman year. In my day freshmen were just freshmen. We practiced by ourselves and we only played other town’s freshmen. There wasn’t even the option of playing on varsity. So, you weren’t quite part of the Friday night lights but at least you had “Warrior” on your chest and you really got a feel for how the next few years would be. From having to earn the right to walk across the varsity locker room as a freshman, to being a scout team defense/tackling dummy as a sophomore (only one or two very good guys played varsity even as sophomores back then) you really started having to “earn your stripes”. I can’t speak as to how it was before me, or as to the years since I was there, but I feel like I can explain how it was for the boys in Purple during my time and how it felt to be a Warrior. It was work. We knew we were expected to work hard every single play. Whether it was practice or a game, you went 100%, all the time. If you “took a play off” or coasted, there was a coach somewhere that was going to eat your lunch. Then, the next play you would be standing on the sideline because there were 4 other people working their butts off to take your spot. That pushed you to work harder. You worked hard not only for your spot, but you worked hard for the guy next to you, because you knew he was working for you. You knew that Warriors gave it all every play, it’s just the way it was, and what was expected. It was an honor to wear the
jersey. To wear that jersey even if you just stood on the sideline most of the time, meant something. It meant that you shared in the successes and the failures of the rest of your brothers in purple. You celebrated the touchdowns with them and the wins. You endured the losses with them. You got hurt with them, you bled with them, when one of them blew out an ACL or broke a bone and was out for the rest of the season, you felt that loss with them, because you understood that these days were numbered and you’re only given so many “snaps from the line” to wear that helmet. And it hurts to lose those early. You knew your team had your back. There are a lot of dirty plays, a lot of trash talking, late hits, cheap shots, eye poking, and squeezing of things that can’t be mentioned here, that go on out there on the field. Some of it gets seen from the stands but there is a whole lot more that goes unnoticed by the crowd. But when any of that went on, you knew that someone on the team was going to take care of it. Someone was going to lay the hammer down on the problem person to get even.
If they messed with one, they messed with everyone in purple. That was maybe the best thing about suiting up and taking the field, you may not get along with someone, you may not even really like them that much, but once you put on that purple jersey, 99% of the guys I played with would “go to war” for any other player. It was a family, you may not like your “cousin Bob” but you’d beat the brakes off anyone that messed with him type of thing.
There was respect on the field. We played clean-cut football. We respected representing the town, we respected the coaches and we respected the officials calling the game. If you didn’t “Represent” Bonham well on the field as far as your attitude and conduct, then you were definitely going to hear about it and regret it later. We didn’t play dirty, if you wanted to rectify any “issues” with the other team then it had to be done through some good old “smash mouth” football, which we had many players that were more than willing to use to take care of things for people. But it was done in a
way that honored the game. That’s what the program represented.
It was a chance to be a part of something that has been around for a long time, something bigger than myself. It was a chance to be a part of a tradition of fighters. To share a title with some tough guys that have been through this program. To share a title with guys I looked up to as a kid. To share an honor of being someone kids in town could look up to. It was a chance to walk a path that a lot of people either won’t, can’t, or choose not to walk and have a bunch of guys say “I’m walking it with you”. It was an honor. I hope that it still is. I’m not at the practices, or in the locker room, or down on the side lines. Like I said, I don’t know what “Being a Warrior” has meant to the many young men that have walked through those doors and slapped some of those signs in there as they came out on the field. But I hope that most of them, if not all of them have gotten at least a little piece of some of those things to carry with them out of BHS. I know there are a lot of other things out there in life that are way more important than high school football, and I don’t want to sound like Uncle Rico here, but being a Warrior to me was a great thing. There are people who will downplay high school or high school teams but yet be proud of some team they were on in college instead and I understand. I don’t discredit the merit in those teams or other organizations or military units. But to me, the value of an organization, or the merit in “being proud’ to have been a part of it should come from the benefit that comes to that individual from being in it. Being a Warrior, taught me pride, tradition, hard work, it taught me unity with others through common cause not based on ethnicity, background, wealth, or intellect, but on trustworthiness, perseverance, work ethic, and brotherhood. By that metric, there is nothing embarrassing about being proud of a high school team.
In closing, I know I used to get disappointed when I would hear of seasons where we didn’t do so well, or make it to the playoffs or win district and I guess that was just because I always want to see the program do well and receive the recognition that I feel it deserves based off of what it meant to me. But now as I’m coming up on more homecomings since ’96 than I ever imagined, I don’t really care as much about the scores, don’t get me wrong, I still love winning, but more importantly, I just hope that each of these young men get as much out of it as I did. I hope that “Being a Warrior” means as much to them, and I hope that carries over into every sport here, and I wish that everyone in this town could feel at least a small piece of that pride and tradition. I left Bonham for a long time, and when it came time to have kids and put them into a school, we could have moved to a lot of different towns. But I wanted them to be a part of what I had, I wanted them to be “Warriors”. I could be looking into the past with a lot more fondness and sentiment than deserved or more than some of you do, but if I am, I’m ok with that. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions based off of their experience. But this is what “Being a Bonham Warrior” was like for me and what it means to me and I wouldn’t change it.
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Home Country: Slim Randles
Everyone has his own favorite spot on Lewis Creek, I guess. Some of us favor the swimming hole below Miller’s old place, with its rope swing and the kids who frolic there on hot summer days.
For Doc and Dud, it’s the big race below the rocks where the huge lunker trout lives. All our efforts to catch him have so far gone unrewarded, and he keeps getting bigger each year.
But for me, there’s a little cove downstream from there, shaded by huge cottonwoods and flanked in by car-sized rocks the color of wet cement.
I found it sometime during a previous lifetime, I imagine.
At least I can’t remember the first time I discovered this place. It is walled off from the world by the rocks, protected from the sun by the cottonwoods. There is a blackened part of one overhanging rock where I’ve built a good many small cooking and “friendly” fires over the decades.
I’ve fished from there, swum from there, and … back when the fires of spring were still racing, shared this special spot with a girl or two. But mostly it has been a private place. Everyone needs one. It’s been a place to come, alone, for special times. When my dog died, when I was just a youngster, it was a place to shed private tears and remember the times the two of us had there. When the scholarship came, it was a place to come and sit by the small fire at night, a place where the noise of the water flowing by would drown out about 82 percent of my shouts of exaltation.
Years later, when my grandson’s cancer went into remission, it became a very private personal church for giving thanks.
Today, it’s a part of my very being … the home place … what Spanish-speakers would call the querencia … the place of the heart. If someday my
ashes could come to rest here, I wouldn’t complain at all, but just smile at the sound of the creek chuckling by. Brought to you by Whimsy
Castle, a friendly, family novel by Slim Randles of tough times, love and laughter. Available from Amazon.com.
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Is Celebrate Recovery For Me?
Celebrate Recovery offers a person the opportunity to participate in a group where love and hope combine with God’s purpose to mend our lives. Ask yourself:
• Are there things in my life that I do to hurt others?
• Is there something I wish I could live without?
• Is there something in my life that has gotten out of control?
• Do I have a habit or hang-up from which I need to be freed?
Located at Calvary Baptist Church • 913 S. 5th St. Bonham, TX cbcbonham.org/celebraterecovery Email: info@cbcbonham.org
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Gathering Time Ranch wants to invite everyone to join us for our 2024 events. The Ranch is located at 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX. 75447. Call 903-227-7969 for more information! • Dec. 6th Spanish Christmas Drive Through • Dec. 13th Christmas Drive Through
Sunday Morning Re-Wind “Think Before You Speak”
Hello everyone!
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 29:11, “A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
Anger is a very volatile emotion. Keeping our emotions under control is not easy, especially if we have a short fuse. Think back to when you were in school. Did you get bullied and teased all the time? I was one of those people who did, and sometimes is was very hard for me to keep my emotions in check. Oftentimes my anger would get the better of me. Self-control is one of the marks of wisdom that only comes from God. The word “fool,” in this context, means someone who ignores godliness and common sense, and lets his emotions get the better of him.
Oftentimes we speak without thinking about what we say beforehand. In the heat of the moment, we start to show negativity, when it comes to our feelings, without thinking about the situation. We jump to conclusions before we evaluate all sides of the situation. God’s influence, through the Holy Spirit, is the solution to our lack of selfcontrol. One demonstration of the power of Jesus was to calm the treacherous waves with just a word (see Mark 4:39-41). What is impossible for us can be accomplished through God’s power. We must never let our anger get the better of us, but rather ask the Lord to help us control it, and to help us to keep from doing something that we will later regret.
H.R. Palmer wrote a classic
hymn that fits perfectly with the message in this verse. “Angry words! O let them never from the tongue unbridled slip; may the heart’s best impulse ever check them e’er ghat soil the lip. “Love one another,” thus saith the Saviour, children, obey the Father’s blest command; “Love one another,” thus saith the Saviour; children, obey the blest command.”
If you are looking for a good church home, we invite you to come visit us 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 Sins Of Humanity Grieve God
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
In the beginning of the Bible, we find that God created humanity, both male and female. Moses recorded that “God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them” (Genesis 1:27). We are His creation. In the days of Noah, we find that “it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart” (Genesis 6:6).
Why would God think this about His creation? It was because “GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5), “the earth was filled with violence” (Genesis 6:11), and “God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth” (Genesis 6:12).
Humanity was originally separated from God due to the sins of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit of the knowledge of good and evil.
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever: Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life” (Genesis 3:2224). The cause of separation between humanity and God is the sins of humanity. The messianic prophet wrote, “Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated be-
tween you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear” (Isaiah 59:1-2). John reminds us of the characteristic of God that cannot condone wickedness, “This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). King David penned these words “For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee” (Psalm 5:4). The sins of humanity grieve God, because He desires us to be successful in eternity. Peter encourages us by writing, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). Paul wrote concerning God, that he desires “all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4).
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. Thank you for your consideration. FRIENDS OF THE BONHAM SNAP
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
OBITUARIES
We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
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, siblings: sisters JoAnn, Elizabeth and Evelyn, her brother David and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed.
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 mom’s wishes. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Thelma Stewart Anderson
Honey Grove- Thelma Stewart Anderson formerly of Bogata and Roxton, Texas passed away September 30, 2024 at the Honey Grove Nursing Center. Thelma lived a long and eventful life and recently celebrated her 98th birthday. She will be remembered by many and leaves a smile on the faces of all who knew her. Graveside services were held Thursday, October 3, 2024 in the Bogata Cemetery at 11:00 am with Pastor Kevin Towery presiding.
Thelma was born on September 9, 1926, in Red River County, TX to Sam and Velma (Stogner) Brown. For most of her life her family called her Punky. She had a sister, Wava Jean (known to family as Sissy) whom she loved very much. She married Salathiel Stewart and together raised their two sons on Circle Drive in Bogata, Texas. She retired from Westinghouse in Paris, Texas. Thelma loved to cook and especially baking pies and sweets. She was also an accomplished seamstress and sewed for family, friends and the community through the years.
Following the death of her first husband,
Thelma later married Albert Anderson and lived in Roxton, Texas where she was active in the community. She spent many days visiting and enjoying life there.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jimmie and Mary Stewart of Allen, Texas; Lanny and Kathy Stewart of West Monroe, Louisiana.; as well as three of her four grandchildren: Rita and Lynn Jones of Honey Grove, Darrin and Shannon Stewart of Melissa, and Glen Stewart of Lafayette. Thelma has five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Wava Jean Mathena of Houston, Texas as well as a host of friends and extended family. Her loud boisterous voice and contagious laughter will be missed by many. Her family hopes she is already playing 42 in heaven. Thelma was preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents, and both her husbands. She was also preceded in death earlier this year by granddaughter, Lisa Broce. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Larry Don Kinkade
Bonham- Larry Don Kinkade was born August 27, 1965, to Donald Ray and Patricia Ann (Dinwiddie) Kinkade, in Dodd City, TX. Mr. Kinkade passed away September 25, 2024 in Bonham, TX. Graveside services and interment for Larry Don Kinkade were held at Dodd City Cemetery on Friday September 27, 2024, beginning at 3:30 P.M. Pastor Tim James and Pastor Jase Waller presided. Serving as pallbearers were Cole Chaney, Monte Wallace, Shane Wallace, Hunter Titsworth, Dakota Roberts, and Luke Titsworth. Mr. Kinkade is survived by his daughter Payton Kinkade and fiancé Clayton of Van Alstyne, son Koltin Kinkade and wife Taryn of Dodd City, daughter Kasidy Henson and husband Dylan of Bonham, son Dakota Roberts of Bonham, daughter Heather Landeros and husband Michael of Van Alstyne, 8 grandchildren, sisters: Laurie Titsworth and husband Kelly of Bonham, Gail Kinkade Parker and Todd Carson.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents Don and Patricia Ann Kinkade and his beloved wife
Sharon Wood Kinkade.
To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Lou (Holcomb) Wait Miller
Bonham- Lou (Holcomb) Wait Miller was born November 11, 1930, in Ely, TX, to Mose and Fannie Mae (Keeton) Holcomb. Lou passed away September 25, 2024, in Honey Grove, TX. Graveside services for Mrs. Lou Wait Miller were held Monday September 30, 2024, at Carson Cemetery in Ector, TX, beginning at 11:00 AM. Fr. Lorenzo Galuszka presided. Lou graduate from Whitewright High School in 1948. The following year she married the love of her life Dick Wait Jr, in Henrietta, TX on September 4, 1949. The couple went on to spend 46 years together before Mr. Wait passed in 1996. Lou spent her working life as an administrative assistant at the VA hospital until she retired and was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
She is survived by daughter Cathi Caffey and husband Roy Lee of Lamasco, grandchildren; David Leslie Van Hooser of Austin, Amber Brown of Killeen, Jennifer Hageman and Kevin of Denton, Heather Kilgore and Wade of Howe, great-grandchildren; Blake Kilgore, Keigan Kilgore, Phoenix Babb, Joe Brown, Alicia Brown, and David Brown.
Lou is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Dick Wait Jr, daughter Chris Lane Wait, sisters, Ruby Carlstrom, Billie Ruth Moore and brother Jay Holcomb. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Marion Elizabeth McAdams
Bonham- Marion Elizabeth McAdams of Bonham, TX, went to that great drag strip in the sky, September 28, 2024. She was 85 years old. She was the loving wife of Jimmy McAdams who preceded her in death. Born February 15, 1939, Marion was the daughter of Johnnie and Margaret Pruiett. She has one sister, Jo Fletcher (and husband Gary) of Rowlett, TX. She was the beloved mother of 3 children, Beth Gilmister (and husband Richard) of Bonham, Pat McAdams of Bonham and Anthony McAdams of Stinnett, TX. She has 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Marion loved gardening, westerns, frogs, Snoopy, purple and cars. In the 1960s she
won the Powder Puff Trophy in Amarillo, racing a 1959 Pontiac. She loved animals and fed stray cats, raccoons, possums and hummingbirds. She worked at Lehde’s Food Store and Sikes grocery for several years before permanently retiring.
Graveside services for Mrs., McAdams were held Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Hampton Cemetery in Edhube Community, beginning at 11:00 AM. Bro. Mark Posey presided. Pallbearers were Robert Kretlow, Chris Jackson, Larry Partridge, and Gary Fletcher.
To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Wanda Pauline Haynes
Wanda Pauline Haynes of Climax, Texas passed away September 30, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born to James Alvin and Mary Louise (Millican) Davis on October 10, 1932 in Climax, Texas.
Wanda married Paris “Possum” Haynes on January 21, 1950 in Gainesville, Texas. She was a member at Northside Church of Christ in Bonham, Texas. Wanda was an Elder’s wife while they served in McKinney. Wanda loved to entertain in her home, cooking for family, church and friends. She was very well known for her homemade pies.
Wanda’s career included ownership of KiddieVille Day Care in Plano and employment at Collin County Mental Health in McKinney. Always a dedicated worker, she also spent years in volunteer work at TMC Hospital as a Pink Lady in Bonham. She volunteered at Northside Church of Christ, Meals on Wheels and Kids Free Luncheon Program.
Wanda is survived by her daughter, Connie Alexander and husband, Terry of Telephone, Texas; daughter, Donna Goddard and husband, Howard of Grant, Oklahoma; son, Gary Haynes and wife, Sharon of Bonham, Texas; son, Rodney Haynes and wife, DeAnna of Hideaway, Texas; grandchildren, Christi Smith and husband, Gary of Ravenna, Texas, B.J. Alexander of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Paula Thompson and husband, David of Payton, Colorado, Tammy Evans and husband, Jamey of Sawyer, Oklahoma, Kim Robinson of Durant, Oklahoma, Matt Goddard and wife, Jennifer of Durant, Oklahoma, Megan Smith and husband, Jacob of Tyler, Texas, and Amber Romano and husband, Nick of Nacogdoches, Texas; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother, Wendell Davis and wife, Fay of Brookhaven, Mississippi; and sister, Sheila Morrow and husband, Jim of Weatherford, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Haynes; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brother, James Davis; and sister, Louise Hutchison.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2024 at Northside Church of Christ in Bonham, Texas. The family will receive guests for a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Texas following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Berean Children’s Home, 1180 Berea Trail SE, Bogue Chitto, Mississippi 39629.
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82 Bait & Tackle Open for Business
Press Release - 82 Bait & Tackle is happy to announce the opening of a retail location. Conveniently located 3 miles east of Bonham on Highway 82, the bait shop is near several favorite fishing hot spots including Lower Bois d’Arc Reservoir, Lake Bonham, Lake Crockett, Lake Coffee Mill, and the future Lake Ralph Hall. Parking is suitable for trucks, trailers and boats of all kinds!
“We are so excited to offer fishing supplies and equipment to local anglers and visitors who are learning just how special Fannin County is,” said owners Lance & Jessica Taylor. “We hope to be a part of creating memories for families enjoying the great outdoors,” they added.
82 Bait & Tackle will offer favorite brands such as Eagle Claw, Danielson, and Frabill among others. A variety of bait options include minnows, shad, shrimp and nightcrawlers. The store will expand into a larger space and provide additional boating and camping supplies with the grand opening in early Spring 2025. Fall and Winter hours are Saturday and Sunday 6 am to 6 pm. Be sure to follow them on Facebook for special hours and sales along with details of their grand opening scheduled for early 2025. They look forward to meeting new customers and sharing some great fishing stories. They encourage anglers to bring fishing photos to post on their brag board. Also, be sure to check out the Fishing Report each week in The Fannin County Leader sponsored by 82 Bait & Tackle.
82 Bait & Tackle is located at 281 County Road 2904, Dodd City, Texas (3 miles east of Bonham on Highway 82).
Self-Defense Class
Press Release - Fannin County Family Crisis Center is partnering with Fat Chance Fitness to bring a free women's selfdefense class to Fannin County! The class will be limited to 20 participants, so be sure to sign up early and claim your spot. Classes will be held at 108 E Sam Rayburn Drive in Bonham. A waiver will need to be signed before taking the class. Please call the Crisis Center at 903-583-7694 to sign up!
WWII Roundtable Program
"Military and Texas Historian Stephen L. Moore will present the fourth quarterly program to the World War II History Roundtable, Audie Murphy Chapter, October 24. Moore's subject will be on his book, Patton's Payback, a look at the controversial general's rise to glory. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. in Greenville's American Cotton/Audie Murphy Museum. The talk is free and open to the public."
Bonhi All School Reunion 2025 Planning Meeting:
If you have served on the planning committee in the past, please consider joining us on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Jake Shockley State Farm located at 901 W. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham.
The purpose of this first meeting is to gather knowledge and insights from previous committee members and to secure core planning committee members.
Jim Simpson, Kelly Trompler and Jake Shockley Bonhi All School Reunion 2025 CoChairs
Fall Into Giving Luggage Drive for Children in Foster Care
Press Release - On Friday, November 1, from 9am5pm, EMPOWER is hosting a luggage drive to provide children in foster care with their own luggage.
Luggage can be donated by dropping off in person at EMPOWER’s offices (Dallas and Allen locations), or by shopping the Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-
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Dallas office: 1820 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75235
Allen office: 760 North Watters Road, Suite 100, Allen, TX 75013
Every 45 seconds, a child enters foster care in the United States and is removed from everything they have ever known. In Texas, there are currently more than 13,000 children in the foster
care system. EMPOWER is the Community-Based Care (CBC) contractor in Metroplex East region, a nine-county area in North Texas including Dallas, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis and Navaro counties.
The goal is to collect 400 brand new suitcases, providing luggage for children in foster care within the Metroplex East region. Many of these children have to carry their belongings in an old backpack, a laundry basket or a garbage bag, inadvertently sending a message that their personal possessions lack value. With the luggage drive, the goal is to provide children with luggage so it is one less thing they have to worry about during this difficult transition.
By Rose Schwartz
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 9:00 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 Pastor Michael Evans of the United Methodist Church of Windom. Pledges were led by Major James Manis, Retired. There were no Introductions.
5. Public Forum: FC resident Molly Hayes spoke to remind the public to be sure and register to vote and to vote in the very important
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ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor: FC Auditor Alicia Whipple advised the bills were $308,676.56 with payroll being $420,915.48. She noted included in the cost of payroll was the payout to employees of unused PTO time. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve payment with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:
7. Approve Proclamation stating October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Fannin County –County Judge for Amanda McDonald, Family Crisis Center: Executive Director of the Fannin County Family Crisis Center Amanda McDonald spoke to promote October as being the Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to highlight the services provided to area residents by their organization in the goal of providing survivors of domestic violence with the resources and services to recover from their trauma. She listed services available in October include: a presentation of available services to be held October 10th at the Creative Arts Center, October 17th will be specialized training for Police Officers, and October 20th, a free jujitsu self-defense course being offered for women interested before listing other classes available such as parenting and financial classes. After Ms. McDonald commended the community support the center receives, Judge Cunningham read the proclamation, and a photo was taken with volunteers of the center and the commissioner’s court.
8. Cancel or extend current Fannin County Burn Ban – Emergency Management Coordinator: Due to FC Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Hudson being on vacation, Commissioner Magness expounded on the extremely and dangerously, dry conditions existing around the county and how it would not only be wise to not lift the burn ban but he would make the motion to extend it until the county received
enough rain to put the question of continuing it back on the agenda for consideration. His motion to continue the burn ban was seconded by Commissioner McQueen and passed.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
9. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: This was passed on.
10. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge: Passed on.
11. Justice Center – County Judge 12. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on the visible from the street, work in progress.
12. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Ms. Whipple reported there are 2, 2-hour classes on hotel tax collection scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday before Judge Cunningham noted he would be getting an update on the county real estate that is on the market from the realtor later in the day.
13. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted that Attorney Andy Garner was working on creating the legal document that will be forwarded to the SUDs (Special Utility Districts), MUDs (Municipal Utility Districts), and the Cities wishing to be part of the Fannin County Water Agency.
14. Fannin County road issues – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted how there are some roads in bad shape and how there is a project in play to have some things posted on the roads and to look into the enforcement of road rules.
15. Solar and wind farms –County Judge: Judge Cunningham reiterated how he is not in favor of the county becoming a colony for solar & wind farms.
16. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted how this was the first day of the new ambulance service operating in the county. He commented on his approval of there being one of the
brand new ambulances displayed by the Volunteer Fire Department of Honey Grove during the Davy Crockett Days event held this past weekend.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:
17. 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: After Judge Cunningham noted that there needed to be an executive session regarding a personnel matter, Commissioner Magness made the motion to enter Executive Session with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion. Executive Session was entered into at 9:19 a.m. and continued until Regular Session was entered back into at 9:40 a.m.
18. 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 17. 19. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session – County Judge: This was passed on.
COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:
20. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen thanked everyone for their attendance and commented that though the weather is currently nice, there is no rain in the forecast for the next 10 days.
Commissioner Self thanked everyone for their attendance and encouraged everyone to keep those affected by the recent hurricane in their thoughts and wished all a good week.
Commissioner Magness agreed with Commissioner Self noting the need for prayer for those affected by the hurricane, for everyone to look out for their neighbors and be alert, to prevent fires. Commissioner Kopf reminded residents of “Autumn in Bonham” and for everyone to be cautious with all the bicyclists that will be on the roads. He noted though rain is needed, the dry weather is allowing road and tree trimming work to get accomplished before wishing everyone a good week. Judge Cunningham commented on the dry conditions being a mixed blessing before noting he is praying for the people of North Carolina and Florida. He reminded all how we are blessed to be in a county that has not had any major catastrophes before encouraging prayer for the people in the Middle East/Israel and thanking everyone for their attendance with a wish for God’s blessing on all. 21. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
Standing in support of proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month are: FC Commissioner A.J. Self, FC Commissioner Dale McQueen, FC Family Crisis Center Case Manager Tere Curtis, FC Judge Newt Cunningham, FC Family Crisis Center Executive Director Amanda McDonald, the Center's Board Member Andrea Lappin, the Center's Social Media Liaison Katelynne Farr, the Center's Legal Advocate Lindsey Burks, the Center's Sexual Assault Advocate Cailee Rangel, President of the Family Crisis Center Dale McGehee, FC Commissioner Jerry Magness and FC Commissioner Doug Kopf.
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Music in the Garden at the Creative Arts Center
Press Release - The Creative Arts Cener is delighted to offer a series of six free concerts in the garden. The first two shows were well attended. Jimi Watusi kicked off the series with fun reggae music with more than one hundred people in attendance, despite the warm weather. Curtis Adkison and The Fiddes Family entertained a crowd of more than eighty people with their blue grass music. Four more concerts are left
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Oct 10 - Michael Tuck
On October 10, the Center is excited to welcome back the talented Michael Tuck. If you caught his show this past June at the Arts Center, you already know why he was asked back so soon. Michael plays lead guitar with Pat Green by day, and then does a Clark Kent/Superman switcheroo, and really is one of the finest chicken pickin’ guitar players you will hear.
He excels in every style, but his chicken pickin’ guitar is one of the most impressive. It’s a show you don’t want to miss!
Oct 17 - The Buzz Andrew Band
On October 17, the Center will host the Buzz Andrews Band. Buzz has been playing all over North Texas for over 20 years. From Johnny Cash to Merle to Sting to Grand Funk Railroad to Clapton –no one does it better! He and his band will entertain your socks off and send you home with a huge grin.
Oct 24 - Uptown Drifters
The Uptown Drifters will be closing out our fall concert series on October 24 with their special brand of Texas Swing. There is something real cool about Texas Swing and The Uptown Drifters will absolutely blow the roof off.
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LEONARD -- Memories of a tough opening loss for Class 3A-II Leonard on Aug. 29 to start the 2024 football season have been overshadowed -- by its undefeated September.
The host Tigers defeated Callisburg, 4329, on Sept. 27 to open District 7-3A-II play and reach the regular-season midpoint at 4-1 overall.
Other wins have included: 41- 27 against Emory Rains on Sept. 6, 35-8 against Prairiland on Sept. 13, 34-27 against Lindsay on Sept. 20.
Leonard, an area finalist in 2023, vies again this season for its first district title in football -- since 1991.
Note: Jefferson, which defeated Leonard, 41-0, on Aug. 29 at Melissa ISD's Kenny Deel Stadium, remained undefeated at 5-0 through the end of September.
2024 Fannin County Football Standings
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Leonard's Maliek Harris (33) rushes for yards on
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Leonard quarterback Jacoby LaCook (3) looks to fight his way out of a tackle and gain yards on Aug. 29 during the Tigers' regular-season opener at Melissa ISD's Kenny Deel Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Leonard's Remi Wyatt (right) and Allan Cass (7) on Aug. 29 pursue Jefferson's Jeramaine Hopkins Jr. (24) during the second quarter of the teams' regular-season opener at Melissa ISD's Kenny Deel Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Leonard's Ethan McCarthy (4) keeps a Jefferson receiver from catching a two-point conversion pass on Aug. 29 during the first quarter of the teams' regular-season opener at Melissa ISD's Kenny Deel Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Leonard's Kelton Reynolds (10) handles a kickoff on Aug. 29 during the Tigers' regular-season opener at Melissa ISD's Kenny Deel Stadium.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
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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:
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
City of Dodd City Electrician/Electrical Bid
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
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
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ESTATE SALE
ESTATE SALE
2388 E. Sam Rayburn Parkway (2 miles east of Bonham on 56)
Sale Thursday-FridaySaturday Oct. 10th, 11th & 12th
Thurs. & Fri. 8:00 - 5:00 Saturday 8:00-1:00
House, carport, 2 car garage full of items! Lots of kitchenware, nice dining room table, 4 bar stools, corner cabinet, china hutch, 2 bedroom sets, chest of drawers, sewing machine, lots of hard cover books. Diner keyboard, clothes, mink coat, US Navy items, lots of Tupperware, Christmas items. Tools, large compressor, 2 riding lawn mowers, refrigerator. Almost new washer & dryer, kitchen items. 2 deer statues, outdoor benches & flower pots. Much miscellaneous! Call David for information 214-533-1226
8977 FM 898, Ector 4 bdr 2 bath ½ acre mature trees
Covered parking, covered front, back porches, all electric, no frig. New carpet, fresh paint New appliances, granite counter tops No indoor pets without non refundable dep.
$1950 per month
$1950 dep. Leave message or text 903-227-5874
RENTALS
3 BR 1 ½ bath, central air, metal windows, all electric
$1200.00
3 BR, 1 bath, central air, wood floors, fenced yard.
$1300.00 - - - - - - - -
City of Dodd City Electrician/Electrical Bid
3 BR, 1 bath, large kitchen, central air, fenced yard. $1300.00 903-227-0920
NICE HOME FOR SALE!
122 Porter Cir. Savoy
$99,900. w/ Lot 2bed 1bath Almost New! Range, fridge, W&D inc. Call Kalena 214-478-8979
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
1208 Pecan St. Bonham TX
Updated 3 Bedrooms Gorgeous Stone Counters Frig, W&D included! Huge Back Yard!
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.
BillBuysHouses.com
Buying homes As Is Since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979
Michael Keene, Mayor Pro-tem
Published: 10/1 & 8/2024
$194,900. Call 214-478-8980
The City of Ector will be accepting applications for City Secretary High School diploma or GED is required or combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. The City of Ector offers benefits including retirement, health insurance, and vacation. Salary will be based on experience and ability. You may pickup a job description and application at City Hall 206 N Main or email cityofector@yahoo.com. No application or resume will be accepted without first obtaining a job description. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s license and safe driving record. Must be able to pass a drug/ health test and criminal background check. The City of Ector is an equal opportunity employer.
700 Piner - Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7146 *
10/8/24
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Great Plains Chisel Plow 12” wide, depth 36”
$1050.00
John Deere 500 baler & J.D. 20’ field cultivator, 8 IH-5 bottom plow Call 903-227-5310
Are you in the Buffer Zone or a
Floodplain?
Fannin CAD has a wonderful interactive Map on their web site; https://www.fannincad.org/ Use the “Map Contents Box” to show overlays of: FEMA flood zones. Bois d’Arc Lake. Bois d’Arc lake 5,000ft Buffer & the Zoning Parcels for Bois d’Arc Lake. If you have any questions please call us, we are here to help.
Development Services Di Hopkins 903-449-4220
(Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities)
numero 903-378-7146.
PUBLIC NOTICE
10/8/24
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
Construction Advertisement and Invitation for Bids
10/1/24
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
Kidz Krew presents To Be Frank(enstein)
Bonham, Texas – Kidz
Krew at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham is proud to present To Be Frank(enstein).
Written by LIsa Avila. Directed by Kelly Baxter. Starring local youth. Come to the art center for this funny, family friendly (not scary) comedy about Frankenstein. Shows the last two weekends in October. Shows at 7 pm on October 18, 19, & 25. Shows at 2 pm on October 20, 26 & 27. Tickets are $10 each are on sale now online and at the center. The shows will be on the stage in the garden. In case of inclement weather, the shows will be moved inside to the main gallery.
Kidz Krew show sponsors include Platinum Sponsor
Mary Strong, Gold Sponsors
Fannin Bank, Glaser Family
Charitable Foundation and Drama Kids, Inc. and Silver Sponsor First Presbyterian Church of Bonham. Sponsorships are still available too. Details are available at the center and on their website. Music in the Garden is a
series of free concerts on Thursday nights. Michael Tuck will play country music on October 10. The Buzz Andrew Band will play a mixture of rock and country on October 17. Uptown Drifters will play Texas Swing on October 24. Gates will open at 6:30 pm on Thursdays. Music starts at 7:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and be ready for a good time. Free admission. Donations encouraged. Family friendly. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and/or drinks. The center will also have some concessions available. The Center has lots of great art classes scheduled for people of all ages. Upcoming classes include painting, basket weaving, mixed media and junk journaling. The center offers weekly yoga classes on Tuesdays at 6 pm with Kristi Dunbar and chair yoga on Wednesdays at 1 pm with Domanique Allen. The center is seeking vendors, food trucks and face painters for Dia de los Muertos. There are spots avail-
CITY OF TRENTON
Fannin County, Texas
able outside and a few more inside too. The event will be on Saturday, Nov 2 from 10 am to 3 pm. The center is also seeking contributions to the community altar, to include photos of loved ones, snacks, trinkets and other items too. More event details and vendor registration are available on the website.
The center is seeking artisans who want to sell their handcrafted items at the annual Sweets, Spirits and Sparkles Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec 7. Vendor information and applications are available on the center’s website. The center will also be hosting a Sweets Auction online on Thursday, Dec 5. Stay tuned for more details about that!
The Creative Arts Center is a nonprofit organization with a mission of supporting the arts in Fannin County. They are located at 200 W 5th in downtown Bonham. Get more info by calling (903) 640-2196 or going to www. CreativeArtsCenterBonham. org.
CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8” & 12” WATERLINE EXTENSION – FOR TRENTON ISD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of an 8” & 12” 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 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, October 24, 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: October 8, 2024
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.
10/8/24
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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration with Will Annexed for the Estate of Dean Lynn Grauman, Deceased, were issued on September 24, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2024-13359, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Ty Clinton Chapman, Independent Administrator with Will Annexed. 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: Matt Sullivan Attorney at Law PO Box 1716 Van Alstyne, Texas 75495 Attorney for Ty Clinton Chapman, Ind. Admin.
DATED September 30, 2024.
Matt Sullivan Attorney for Ty Clinton Chapman, Ind. Admin.
Project: Elevated and Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
10/8/24
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
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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.
10/1/24
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.
