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In the midst of life’s temptations and the pull of our stubborn self-will, help us not to lose our way but to have the courage to do what is right in Your sight, regardless of the cost.
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And in the midst of our daily preoccupations and pursuits, open our eyes to the sorrows and injustices of our hurting world, and help us to respond with compassion and sacrifice to those who are friendless and in need. May our constant prayer be that of the ancient Psalmist: “Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end” (Psalm 119:33). We pray for our nation and its leaders during these difficult times, and for all those who are seeking to bring peace and justice to our dangerous and troubled world. We pray especially for Your protection on all those who serve in our armed forces, and we thank You for their commitment to defend our freedoms, even at the cost of their own lives. Be with their families also, and assure them of Your love and concern for them. Bring our divided nation together, and give us a greater vision of what You would have us to be. Your Word reminds us that “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12). As we look back over this past year we thank You for Your goodness to us-far beyond what we have deserved. May we never presume on Your past goodness or forget all Your mercies to us, but may they instead lead us to repentance, and to a new commitment to make You the foundation and center of our lives this year. And so, our Father, we thank You for the promise and hope of this new year, and we look forward to it with expectancy and faith. This I ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, who by His death and resurrection has given us hope both for this world and the world to come.
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to the taxpayers. This is the county’s opportunity to make Must have barn or shelter. 9/10/24 right the wrongs that occurred Donkeys stay together. during the renovation. Gelding needs to be with other horses. How will the county get relief Call for additional information. 903-332-0331 for the taxpayers? The County Judge is taking depositions from county officials and appropriate individuals, as well as from various parties who were involved in the courthouse renovation. Information gathered from depositions and other forms of A Special Section Allowing The Readers A Voice discovery is expected to lead to remediation of substandard In Our Community workmanship and possible litigation resulting in the return of funds to the county. Our Letter to the Editor/Readers Voice section is composed of letters submitted to The Fannin What can you do? Contact County Leader by our readers. The views expressed in these letters are not necessarily the views your commissioner and make of The Fannin County Leader. Political letters must be paid for, in advance. To submit a letter, sure they know you expect please e-mail fcleditor2020@gmail.com. Letters 400 words or less are published for FREE. Letters them to support this issue. exceeding the limit will be charged $10.00 for each additional 100 words. Free publication of 2. The new Justice Center. Letters to the Editor is limited to one every 60 days. Letters from the same contributor within the There are indications 60 day period will be published at standard advertising rate. Opposing views are welcomed and that there may be county will be published according to the same guidelines. We welcome Letters to the Editor on topics that officials and citizens who would be of concern and interest to the community. The decision to publish is left to the Editor and are encouraging their Management. We do not allow personal attacks on individuals, that’s what Face Book is for. If a commissioners to promote process is broken, you have a strong opinion, or something is just dead wrong, e-mail us a letter and efforts to scale back on the sign your name. Un-signed letters will not be published. buildout of the new Justice Center. My understanding is that these efforts are aimed at freeing up additional funds for road improvements. The however, will be losing two county is being managed. problem with this is two-fold. Submitted by Mike Nejtek very good Commissioners Please do not think your A. Road improvements are 2025 will be a year of many with good skill sets and opinion doesn’t matter…be short-lived and only benefit a They will informed and be heard. changes. At the national level, experience. few roads. Example: in 2022, we will have a Republican be replaced by two new $500,000.00 was allocated to Key Fannin County Issues each of the four precincts from president, a Republican commissioners on January congress, and a Republican 1. There are many important for 2025 ARPA funds for Road and 1. Court House Litigation Bridge. Can any reader testify senate. Additionally, we will issues being worked by the have a conservative Supreme court, as we move into this - County officials are that they received any benefit Court, a holdover from next year. We need the new attempting to determine: from these expenditures? I to work A. Why the renovation cost suspect not. B. Money spent Trump’s first term as president. commissioners Many of Trump’s picks for diligently and intelligently ballooned from an estimated on the Justice Center will cabinet positions are very with the court to ensure it is 18 million dollars, when the benefit the entire county interesting, as they represent working in the best interests county went out for bonds, for decades and provide subject matter expertise of the citizens of Fannin to a final cost of 29 million convenience to all citizens by rather than bureaucratic and County. I urge all citizens to dollars. having most county services in B. Who signed-off on one location. Moving county political experience. I have make it a priority to learn what hope and expectation that happens in Commissioners specification changes, leading offices from their current we will experience better Court and communicate their to substandard workmanship. rented spaces will eliminate C. Identify any individuals, approximately $100,000 in performance in Washington positions on the issues to their than we have had in recent respective commissioners. if any, who were involved in annual rental costs. Commissioners Court nefarious activities involving 3. Creating a position for a history. At the local level (Fannin proceedings can be attended the courthouse renovation, professional road engineer. Let’s get more local birthdays listed! attended via for possible litigation or This would reduce duplication County), we have excellent in-person, Send them to: fcltimmeek@gmail.com individuals filling vacancies ZOOM (link on county remediation of the defects. of equipment and operating For printing in The Leader. The goal is to recover costs. This would also allow as the 336th District Court website), or the tape can be Judge, Fannin County watched after it is posted on appropriate financial damages better prioritization of work Sheriff, and Fannin County the county website. Too much and get the workmanship and labor utilization. District Attorney. The county, is at stake to ignore how our deficiencies fixed at no cost 4. Resistance to support activities that are not good for the county. Do not grant tax abatements or pilot programs to projects like wind farms, solar farms, or battery farms. These projects provide benefits to few, if any, citizens. These projects are typically not feasible without tax breaks, which shift tax burdens to the citizens-atlarge. These projects don’t provide jobs to Fannin County citizens because they require (903) 227 - 4226 special skill sets and require Srstephens75@yahoo.com minimal maintenance after the initial startup. In almost all cases, the revenue from Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 5:30 | 903-583-1878 these projects goes out of the 204 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. • Bonham, Texas 75418 county and often to foreign companies. 5. Proliferation of RV parks. Personally, I’m in favor of limiting the number of RV parks. I’m also in favor of holding any, and all, RV parks to high standards, as currently specified in the RV park regulations in effect at this time. What is the benefit to you? Maintaining the “country” feel of the county. 6. Overweight sand and gravel trucks. The problem is two-fold. A. The trucks are tearing-up the roads at the taxpayers’ expense. B. Speeding of these behemoth trucks is a constant danger to citizens near the sand and gravel mines. Complaints about this issue are common in Commissioners Court.
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6th Annual Heroes Classic Basketball Tournament
Press Release - THE 6th Annual Red River Hoops Heroes Classic Basketball tournament is almost here again! like Fannin county S/O, Sherman PD, Bonham PD, Dodd City VFD, Honey Grove VFD to Starting January 11th we will start things off at 8:45am with a parade of police cars and fire trucks from departments, to name some we expect with more to join. At 9am Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham will lead the games off with an opening prayer, and then the tip off of the basketball tournament will begin! Teams already signed up to play are Fannin County S/O, Sherman/ Denison PD, Weatherford/Fort Worth FD, Dallas PD, Anna First Responders, Little Elm FD, Denison FD and Roanoke PD! Connor Adams of an area Fire DEPT, as he spear heads our new Scholarship/s for the event. The Welcome Heroes Classic Basketball Tournament is an event organized to raise funding for resources for our Heroes (first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, ems). The funding will assist our organization in facilitating scholarship(s) to our communities. The scholarship empowers the awareness of mental health that our Heroes face on a day-today basis. In the name of Mental Health, applicants of the scholarship will be asked questions geared towards health, leadership, and empowerment. Proceeds from the sponsorship will award selected applicants with funding to offset the cost of the occupational academy (designated presented at the high school(s) of selected applicants, accompanied by a short speech on the significance based on occupation of choice in first responder community). Scholarship awards will be and impact of this initiative. This is our way to give our Heroes an opportunity to gather
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Littering is a very annoying problem in Fannin County and...it’s illegal! Public Service Announcement The Fannin County Leader.
TxDOT Project Box Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 16, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Fannin County: The annual crack seal contract to place sealant in the pavement cracks on roadways in Fannin County is underway. The following roadways will receive a crack seal: FM 2029 from FM 273 to FM 1396, FM 100 from FM 273 to FM 2216, FM 2216 from FM 100 to the Lamar County line, FM 1752 from US 82 to FM 898, SH 78 from US 82 to SH 56, Loop 205 from 9th Street to SH 56, SH 34 from SH 56 to FM 64, SH 11 from US 69 to the Hunt County line, FM 896 from Business SH 121 to US 69, FM 815 from Business US 69 to SH 78, US 69 from FM 896 to FM 272, and FM 1553 from SH 78 to SH 78. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 68, at the North Sulphur River bridge. FM 68 at the North Sulphur River bridge is closed to through traffic as crews work on and replacing the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use SH 34, SH 11, and SH 78 as the detour route. FM 2645, from FM 898 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 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 daytime lane closures as workers install sloped-end 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 2815, from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. SH 56, from FM 1743 to FM 1396. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
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Texas congressional delegation The CR Congress passed Paul Thomas Ivy, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 who supported Texas farm and did not include a provision alState District Judge Christina Tillett to administer the Oath of Office ranch families by voting for the lowing year-round E15 sales continuing resolution.” nationwide. 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Savoy's Davis, DC's Weeks net 2024 TGCA All-State v'ball props
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Savoy senior Molly Davis and Dodd City junior Addison Weeks each earned All-State notoriety in Class 1A from the Texas Girls Coaches Association for their efforts on volleyball courts during the 2024 season. Only 50 girls throughout all of 1A received the honor. Meanwhile, five senior girls from Fannin County high schools earned Academic All-State recognition from TGCA for 2024. Trenton seniors Aubrey Alexander, Kylah Drane, Allie Faggart and Lainey Garner equated four of the 120 honored for academics in 2A. Senior Julia Bailey of Ector claimed one of the 60 selections for academics in 1A.
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Trenton's Lainey Garner. Photo by Rich Hilliard
SR's, Trenton's volleyball academic all-district By Rich Hilliard Academic All-District selections for 10-2A volleyball have been released. Those honored from Sam Rayburn included: Tiffany Morrow, Scout Baker, Dixie Chaffin, Paige Connerley, Maddie Gibbs, Emilee McWhorter, Raylee Mussett, Allie Parr, Peylee Richardson, Emmy Riemer, Amberlie Ivey and Cambrie Caldwell. Those honored from Trenton included: Aubrey Alexander, Kylah Drane, Lainey Garner, Allie Faggart, Lexi Dykes, Faith Williams, Zoey Morales, Jessi McMahon and Haley Lowe.
Trenton's Kylah Drane. Photo by Rich Hilliard Ector's Julia Bailey. Photo by Rich Hilliard
LT's LaCook, Summers, Reynolds 7-3A-II first-team football picks
Leonard's Zaylen Summers (8) prevents a Jefferson receiver from making a catch on Aug. 29 during non-district football at Melissa ISD's Kenny Deel Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard By Rich Hilliard
Leonard's Jacoby LaCook (3) takes a snap on Aug. 29 during non-district football at Melissa ISD's Kenny Deel Stadium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Three first-team selections led Leonard in the All-District 7-3A-II football awards for 2024. Those top-team recipients included Jacoby LaCook, junior, quarterback; Zaylen Summers, junior, wide receiver; and Kelton Reynolds, senior, kicker, from the bi-district finalist Tigers (6-5, 3-3), who advanced to the playoffs as the fourthplace qualifier from 7-3A-II to their second-straight postseason.
Second-team selections were Ethan McCarthy, senior, wide receiver/punter; Zaylen Summers, junior, cornerback; Blaze Kinkade, sophomore, safety; Maliek Harris, senior, inside linebacker; Braxton Armstrong, senior, guard; Carson Thompson, senior, center; Bryson Bush, senior, offensive tackle/defensive tackle. Honorable mentions included: Jaden Bush, senior, tight end; Remington Wyatt, senior, outside linebacker/wide receiver; Allan Cass,
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junior, outside linebacker; Wesley Lynch, senior, cornerback; Kelton Reynolds, senior, wide receiver; Luke Wymer, junior, inside linebacker; Braylin Garcia, senior, defensive tackle; Kenyon Summers, sophomore, offensive tackle. Academic All-District were Jacoby LaCook, junior; Ethan McCarthy, senior; Jaden Bush, senior; Remington Wyatt, senior; Allan Cass, junior; Zaylen Summers, junior; Wesley Lynch, senior; Kelton Reynolds, senior; Blaze Kinkade, sophomore;
Tate Martin, junior; Laith Reynolds, junior; Luke Wymer, junior; Aaron Johnson, senior; Maliek Harris, senior; Landen Floyd, junior; Braylin Garcia, senior; Braxton Armstrong, senior; Carson Thompson, senior; Houston Beebe, sophomore; Chandler Holeman, senior; Tucker Martin, junior; Bryson Bush, senior.
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12/31/24 Readying To Repeat Recent Results In Return: Purple Warriors look to resume 4A days like 3A hoops stay started By Rich Hilliard BONHAM -- A recent six-year stay in Class 3A began with a return to and first boys' basketball victory in the postseason for Bonham. Next month, the Purple Warriors will look to return via 4A district play similarly. A pair of returning all-district recipients as juniors head an experienced roster: Dajaylon 'DJ' Stewart, second-team selection, and Heath Brown, an honorable mention. District 14-4A play will commence with a trip to Texarkana Pleasant Grove on Jan. 10.
Bonham’s Heath Brown (21) stays focused on his shot despite Farmersville’s defensive coverage as teammate Brae Gorman (3) watches on Dec. 10 during Class 4A non-district boys’ basketball inside Bonham’s Leonard A. Gerner Gymnasium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Dajaylon 'DJ' Stewart (5) stays focused on the basket despite the defensive effort of Leonard's Zaylen Summers (10) on Nov. 22 during non-district boys' basketball between the two former district rivals inside Bonham's Leonard A. Gerner Gymnasium. Photo by Rich Hilliard
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Volunteers Needed: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Greeters Meet and greet people from all over the world while giving out information about the refuge and wildlife. Hand out maps and make sales in the Nature Nook. Come and join our team! For more information, please email friendsofhagerman@gmail. com. Butterfly Garden Like digging in your garden? Want to learn about native plants? Come join out Master Naturalists and Gardeners in maintaining the Butterfly Garden. For more information on volunteering, please email FriendsofHagerman@email. com for details. Outdoor Crew Do you enjoy working outside, mowing, sprucing up hiking trails, trimming and removing brush and general cleanup? Join the Outdoor Crew at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. The Outdoor Crew meets on the First Tuesday and Fourth Saturday of every month. Please email friendsofhagerman@gmail. com for details and to join our
team. Scouts welcome! Activities & Events: Special Closure: Raasch Trail and Meyers Branch: Beginning January 9th at 4pm through January 12 at 9pm. The Meyers Unit and associated Raasch Trail will be closed to the public from the evening of January 9th through January12th. The rest of the refuge will remain open to the public. The Little Sit: January 4th at 6:45am Pad-H on the West side of Hagerman NWR If you want to learn how to identify the birds of North Texas, the "Little Sit" is the perfect way to start. Meet the Bird Census Team while learning how to identify the birds of North Texas, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Lake Texoma! Modeled after Cornell's national "Big Sit" event, a group of dedicated birders invite you to join them at sunrise to conduct a bird count as multiple species fly to the water and the surrounding land to feed. Leaders will bring spotting scopes and will provide tips for identification of the many species you will see. This event etc lasts a
couple of hours, but all are welcome to come and go as they please. Participants are advised to bring a chair, binoculars and water. We meet on the first Saturday of each month, 30 minutes before sunrise to watch the birds come into the water and begin to feed. We usually stay out for 2-3 hours, but you are welcome for all or part of the Sit. For more information, a map to Pad-H and to register to receive event updates (registering is recommended https://www. friendsofhagerman.com/ event-5964048?Calendar ViewType=1&SelectedDa te=1/22/2025 to be informed of location change). Or email: friendsofhagerman@gmail. com. GPS Coordinates to Pad-H: 33.734961, -96.780582 Free and open to the public, funded by donations. Early Bird Guided Walk. Come walk on the wild side with Jack Chiles! Saturday January 11th at 8am to 9:30am Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead this Early Bird Walk, weather permitting.
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Looking unto Jesus - Never Give In!
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War 2. As the war raged on against the Nazi regime, perhaps the most famous speech he ever delivered was an address he gave at Harrow School on Oct. 29, 1941. The speech was only 2 minutes long, but its impact was astounding. The message was simply
this: “Never give in, never the end. How can we keep give in, never, never, never— going? The answer is found in nothing, great or 12-18-18 small, in three words of Jesus: large or petty…” “Looking unto Jesus…” As we approach the (Hebrews 12:2) May we all beginning of a new year, we commit to keep our focus also need to “never give in.” on Him in 2025! Let’s keep Jesus said in Luke 9:62: “No on keeping on for Jesus! one who puts his hand to the NEVER GIVE IN! plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” These In His Grip, are very strong words from Lyn and Lissa Jesus. As followers of Christ, we are called to persevere to
Hello everyone! This week’s message comes from Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” These words were spoken to people that were experiencing hardships and suffering, and likely hoping for an immediate way out. However, the Lord’s response is not to provide an easy way out, but rather He promises that He has a plan to help them get through these hard times. This same promise holds true for us today. There is no doubt that we will face uncertain circumstances in the coming year, but we, as
believers, can take comfort in knowing that God has a plan for our lives, no matter what circumstances we will face. He can work through them to better us, and give us hope for the future. We can also take comfort in the promise that He will never leave us, nor forsake us. He promises that He will be there for us in these uncertain times. In 1923, Thomas O. Chisholm wrote a classic hymn that comes from not only the message in this passage, but also from Lamentations 3:22-23. “Great is thy faithfulness, O God, my Father; There is no shadow of turning with thee. Thou changest not, thy
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to give to him that needeth” (Ephesians 4:28). The importance of putting off theft is found in the message of Paul to the Corinthian Christians, “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor Ephesians effeminate,4:18 nor abusers of themselves - Havingwith the mankind, Norunderstanding thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, darkened, being nor extortioners, shall inherit alienated from the life the kingdom of God” (1 Corof God6:9-10). through the inthians We are to “put ignorance thatoff” is incorrupt speech. Paul encouraged them, because of the the Ephesian of brethren by writblindness their heart: ing, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good I would rather live to the use of edifying, that it my minister life as grace if there may unto the hearers” (Ephesians is a God and die to4:29). To the church of Colosse, find there isn't, Paul out commanded that they put off than live“filthy as ifcommunicathere tion of your isn'toutand to mouth” die to (Colossians 3:8). find outtothat We are “put there off” wrath. Concerning the heart, is. include and makePaul writes, “Let all bitterness, forandGOD andtime wrath, anger, and clamour, and evil this Sunday speaking, be put away from you, with all malice” (Ephesians 4:31). Among Paul’s list to “put off”, we find wrath again in Colossians 3:8, “But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of
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John told the Pharisees and Sudducees to “Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance” (Matthew 3:8). Paul preached that everyone “should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance” (Acts 26:20). Paul also told that church at Proverbs 27:17 - Iron Ephesus that they sharpeneth iron; so a “put off the former conmanconcerning sharpeneth the versation the old man, which countenance of his is corrupt according to the friend.lusts; And be redeceitful newed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the Romans 3:23 -which For after God new man, all have sinned, is created inand righteousness andshort true of holiness” (Ephecome the sians of 4:22-24). glory God; We see some things that we are to “put off”. We are to “put off” lying. Paul’s message was “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour” (Ephesians 4:25). Paul also to the Christians in Colosse, “Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds” (Colossians 3:9). We are to “put off” stealing. Paul wrote to the Ephesian brethren, “Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have
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compassions, they fail not; As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. Great is thy faithfulness, Great is thy faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed thy hand hast provided; Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.” If you are in search of 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
your mouth.” Let us make that change and put off the negative ungodly characteristics and put on the new man of honesty, work, edification, and forgiveness.
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Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18 recognizes that while we can’t control everything, we should try our best to seek peace. For instance, you can’t control someone else’s anger or vitriol, but you can control yourself. By controlling our words, our actions, and our conduct, we can encourage peace rather than discord. For example, as believers, we should purposely avoid provoking strife or fighting. Include and make time for GOD this Sunday
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Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House The Church of Jesus Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Christ of Latter-day Saints Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter75446 (615) 448-8802 day Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church (972) 880-1412 Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671 Little Bethel Baptist Church Lutheran PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Phone (903)367-7708 FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 903-583-5155 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Methodist 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
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Ector United Methodist Church New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027 (972) 890-4014 of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750 Pilgram Rest Baptist Church Cross Point Baptist Church 22025 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas First Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX S. Hwy. 78 Leonard 214-551-4707 Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street 75452 903-587-3463 Ravenna, Texas 75476 Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 First United Methodist Church of TrenHoney Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas First United Methodist Church of Bon75476 (903) 583-9546 ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 (903) 583-3314 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679 Marvin United Methodist Church Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. Whitewright, Texas 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 Mulberry United Methodist Church, and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377 phone 1-888-311-8508 Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM McKenzie United Methodist Church 903-965-5517 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison 75446 (903) 203-4455 First Baptist Church of Bailey Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903) 583-0732 Union Baptist Church 682 CR 1105 PO Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Box 118 Ravenna,TX 75476 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM Center Bonham, Texas 75418 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 (903) 583-0732 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987 St. Paul CME Church 801 E. 6th St. Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 West Shady Grove Baptist Church Bonham, TX 75418 903-864-8768 (903)583-4465 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Virginia Point United Methodist Church First Baptist Church of Honey Grove 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 (903)378-2768 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR Non-Denominational 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 Golden Gospel Church 4435 County First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 Catholic (903) 227-8527 (903)367-7038 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. Church of Christ East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard Church of Christ 323 S US Highway Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM) Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250 69 Leonard Texas 75452 (903) 919-0727
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SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025
Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160 Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996
First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014
First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900
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 Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX 903-449-0180
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P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Church of God Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054 Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655
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“They haven’t had an increase in licensing or fees in 23 years,” Bullard said. Bullard said the ship has sailed on any more fee increases for the time being, but they could revisit the compacts they have with local tribes. “The tribe has been great partners with us, especially on licensing and fees,” he said. “Bring that back up to help - that would be enough money there to give a substantial raise to all of our wildlife agencies and and to our game wardens.”
Central Temperatures cooled off and the district experienced the first frost of the season. A few areas received scattered showers, but most of the district needed significant runoff for ponds and surface impoundments. Pastures were going dormant, and the cool-season grasses were in good shape. The pecan harvest looked good, but there were reports of dead trees. The second-crop corn silage harvest was nearing completion. Oats, wheat and other winter grasses needed rain to support growth. Ryegrass was trying to emerge. Some supplementation and hay feeding continued and expected to become more necessary in the coming weeks. Cattle, sheep and goat markets performed well amid strong demand. East The region received some much-needed rainfall. Subsoil and topsoil conditions were adequate. Winter forages started to grow. Grasses were greening up, providing adequate grazing in some areas. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair. More moisture will be needed to continue the current progress. Cattle markets were strong. Livestock were doing fair to good with some supplementation taking place. Wild pigs were moving and causing an increasing amount of damage. North Topsoil and subsoil were short to adequate for the counties. Several counties reported scattered showers, and a few reported up to half an inch of rain, while most counties reported cooler temperatures with lows in the mid- to high-40s. Some areas reported a light frost.Pasture and range conditions were fair to poor for most of the counties. Feral hog activities increased. Pond levels improved. Summer grass growth had slowed due to lower temperatures, but pastures looked good. Livestock were in good to excellent condition. Rolling Plains Conditions remained favorable for agricultural operations. Additional rains boosted soil moisture going into the winter. Wheat benefited greatly from the recent moisture. All counties reported healthy wheat stands and growth with no signs of rust or nitrogen issues. Livestock were benefiting from the rain as well. Drinking water sources were replenished, and the wheat pastures should be good for
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Bois d’Arc SLOW. water stained; 60 degrees; 3.86 feet below pool. Bass are slow in the early mornings, but the midday bite has been the best with Texas rigs and Viper XP Jigs on big timber around fence rows and creeks and ditches are best in 4-8 feet. Carolina rigs are good on pond dams and brush piles in 4-12 feet. Squarebill crankbaits are good around old ponds in 3-6 feet. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service. The lake level is low. Crappie fishing is excellent in the main river channel timber and lower third of the lake in 30-50 feet of water catching crappie 6-28 feet down. Fish are very healthy with big black crappie being caught on jigs. Some catches near the bridge. Report by River Bottom Boys Guide Service. Cooper GOOD. Water stained; 55 degrees: 2.00 feet below pool. The lake is low, best to launch near the dam. Crappie are good roaming in the river channel transitioning to the dam for the river pattern. Crappie are hitting minnows, jigs, or hand tied jigs. Report by River Bottom Boys Guide Service. Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 60 degrees; 2.34 feet below pool. Bass are good on Viper XP jigs and Texas rigs around big wood near any depth changes like creeks and ditches in 5-7 feet. Squarebill crankbaits and chatterbaits are good around docks in 3-6 feet. Carolina rigs are good on long points 8-15 feet. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service. Lavon EXCELLENT. Water lightly stained; 65 degrees; 3.27 feet below pool. Crappie are in 20-30 feet of water on brush piles and deep submerged timber. There are a few fish in 15-18 feet on structures, but most of them are a little bit deeper. A lot of them are hugging the bottom so you have to let your 1/8 ounce hand tied jig, minnows, or soft plastics touch the bottom and then slowly lift to entice a bite. Crappie need a bigger profile bait to zone in on. You can also find Fish spider rigging, or dragging a jig through the depth of the baitfish. Sometimes the fish will be laying on the bottom next to the dam usually no more than 100 yards off the rocks, other times fish lay at the base of the riprap where it turns into silt and they will be on the first tier of the rip rap going underwater, up to the rocks, to the dam. White bass are in 15-30 feet primarily on deepwater humps and levees, but some will be on points. Ray Roberts GOOD. Water slightly stained; 65 degrees; 1.36 feet below pool. White bass on live bait and slabs.25-45 feet on deep water humps. Crappie are in 15-25 feet on brush piles and small patches of structure, minnows or jigs. Recommend using a half ounce sinker on top of your jig. Blue catfish can be caught drifting or anchored on flats in 20-45 feet with cut bait. Report by Justin Wilson, Wilson Outdoor Connection. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 63 degrees; 2.85 feet below pool. Lake Tawakoni has shifted from a fall bite to more of a winter pattern as cold front after cold front continues to cool the water temperatures. The hybrid striper bite has been very up and down the last week. Lots of big wind has made it difficult to fish areas that are holding fish. Swimbaits and slab spoons are working best. Seems like the 10-25 feet range are holding fish. The eating sized catfish bite in the 1-4 pound range are still excellent. Baited holes are working best in 15-25 feet with punch bait. The trophy catfishing continues to improve weekly. Fish are being caught on cut bait in 2-15 feet. The largemouth bite has been good on plastics in 1-6 feet. Slow rolling shallow cranks are still putting fish in the boat but downsizing is working best. Report by Captain Michael Littlejohn, Lake Tawakoni Guide Service. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 55 degrees; 0.73 feet above pool. Striper fishing is a little tougher with the full moon and warming conditions. Watch for gulls on cloudy days working the river channels and ledges. Fish are roaming deeper water in big schools, biting swimbaits and live shad. Bigger fish will move up on structure with the next cold front, settling in 8–12 feet of water on humps and ledges. Look for crappie on bridge pilings and structure in 15–20 feet of water with jigs and minnows. Bass can be caught with soft plastics on structure and brush in 8–15 feet of water. Bass will push up into coves and around docks, feeding on shad. Swim jigs and crankbaits will work off ledges and on humps. Catfishing is good. Drift cut gizzard shad and rough fish on deeper flats in 30–40 feet of water near river mouths in muddier water. Bigger fish will move up shallower as the water cools. Report by Jacob Orr, Lake Guaranteed Guide Service.
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FARM and LAWN STUMP GRINDIN’ MAINTENANCE Tree Trimming. Landscaping Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any Commercial & Residential kind, pipe fence painting, Call William: 903-718-1720. power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SALE for the Miniature Schnauzers - CKC. FOLLOWING POSITIONS Registered, potty & crate HVAC Technicians, Jour- trained. Available now. Young neyman Electrician, and puppies available for ChristHVAC/Electric Apprentice mas. Will take deposits. and Helpers. Competitive Patricia Countryman: wages based on experi903-227-4712 ence, vacation and comCall or Text App House Leveling pany paid insurance. & Foundation repair FREE KITTENS & CATS For more information Pier and Beam/ Slab Foun3 Kittens approx. 8 weeks old. Call: 903-583-4018 dation/ Small & Large Re3 Cats (1 Male, neutered; or apply in person at models. 903-227-2860. Blain Service Company, 2 Females, spayed. I have 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna. some feral cats that would STAPP TREE be good barn cats. TRIMMING 903-227-5045 CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist and REMOVAL POSITION OPENINGS Hauling, Storm DamB.F. Gammon Tool & Die is age, Demolition Work, accepting applications for imDead Wood Removal, TREES and MÁS mediate openings for CNC Licensed and Bonded. Large Acreage Mowing Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cut- with Tractor, Landscaping, Over 25 Years Experiting experience. 40 hours per Fences, Firewood, Stump ence. Call 903-583week plus overtime. Full ben- Grinding, and Concrete. 7888. “Cheaper than efits including paid health- Insured, Call for free 903-227-6940, the cheapest. Give me care, retirement benefits and estimate. 903-227-8369 or a call, I can handle it holiday, vacation and sick 903-486-2868. pay. Climate controlled shop. all, guaranteed.” 7:30am-4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via City of Ladonia email to brett@bfgammon. Position Open/Project Manager com or call 903-583-3597
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The City of Ladonia is looking to hire a Project Manager to oversee the application process to re-establish the City of Ladonia Police Department. Applicants must have police experience and be in good standing with their law enforcement accreditations. Knowledge of the CIty of Ladona and area will be needed. Applicants will be working with TCOLE to re-establish the police department and inventory of police equipment. Pay is dependent on experience. Please send resume to: CIty of Ladonia, P. O. Box 5, Ladonia TX, 75449 or it can be emailed to city@cityofladonia.com. Resumes must be received by 4:00 PM on January 8, 2025.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 12TH STREET, 12/12/24 2,300± FEET WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 121, CONSISTING OF 360.6± ACRES (PROPERTY ID#’S 75901, 72402, 76620, AND 76627); PROVIDING FOR A PENELTY CLAUSE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 OR THE HIGHEST PENALTY AMOUNT ALLOWED BY LAW, WHICHEVER IS LESS; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING ARTICLE 2 (ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED) AND ARTICLE 11 (SPECIAL USES) WITHIN EXHIBIT 14A (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE BONHAM CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENELTY CLAUSE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 OR THE HIGHEST PENALTY AMOUNT ALLOWED BY LAW, WHICHEVER IS LESS; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING ARTICLE 8 (USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS) WITHIN EXHIBIT 14A (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE BONHAM CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENELTY CLAUSE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 OR THE HIGHEST PENALTY AMOUNT ALLOWED BY LAW, WHICHEVER IS LESS; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AMENDING APPENDIX 1 (ACCESSORY & INCIDENTAL USES), APPENDIX 2 (DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHEDULE OF USES), APPENDIX 3-2 (SINLGE-FAMILY DWELLING, ATTACHED AREA, SETBACK, AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS), AND APPENDIX 3-4 (MULTIFAMILY DWELLING AND TOWNHOUSE AREA, SETBACK, AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS) WITHIN EXHIBIT 14A (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE BONHAM CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENELTY CLAUSE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 OR THE HIGHEST PENALTY AMOUNT ALLOWED BY LAW, WHICHEVER IS LESS; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
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1) Fuel & Oil for All Precincts and Sheriff’s Office Specifications may be obtained from: Julie Criswell Fannin County Purchasing 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418 purchasing@fanninco.net 903-583-0054 Sealed bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent Office before 3 p.m., January 14th, 2025, or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on January 14th, 2025 at 3:15 p.m. in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313, Bonham, TX 75418. Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Specifications may be obtained from: Julie Criswell Fannin County Purchasing 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418 purchasing@fanninco.net 903-583-0054 Sealed bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent Office before 3 p.m., January 14th, 2025, or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on January 14th, 2025 at 3:15 p.m. in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313, Bonham, TX 75418. Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Texoma Housing Partners (THP) is accepting applications for the position 12/31/24 of Apartment Home Maintenance. Primary responsibilities include the repair, improvement and maintenance of residential duplexes and property. A working knowledge of one of the following trades: HVAC, plumbing or electrical is preferred. Must be able to perform physical and manual labor. Position includes an annual salary of $41,600.00 plus Benefits to include, four (4) day work week, 401 (A) Retirement Plan, Paid Health and GAP insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. 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.
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JOB TITLE: County Court at Law Bailiff SALARY: G4 BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Medical, Dental & Life Insurance, and TCDRS Retirement. 12/24/24 VALUES: Professionalism, Integrity, Courtesy, and Community. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Provides security and support functions to the Judge and staff. 2. Support functions include making arrests and executing warrants. 3. Maintains and secures the courtroom. 4. Maintains excellent public, staff and court relationships during the course of business. 5. Carries a firearm with legal authority to use it in proper circumstances and is charged with the responsibility of knowing when those circumstances are present. 6. Checks and updates court dockets prior to scheduled docket dates. 7. Performs occasional administrative duties such as answering the phone, preparing yearly budget, monitoring monthly budget, scheduling appointments for officials, picking up mail, review for threats, make distribution, preparing purchase orders, picking up items from supplier (Purchasing Dept.), and perform other related clerical duties. 8. Confirms active warrants and makes arrest. Follows the Code of Judicial Conduct. 9. Assists Court in obtaining and providing services relating to jury activities. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional kneeling, crouching/stooping, twisting the upper body and utilizing upper and lower body strength movement. APPLICATIONS: May be picked up at the Fannin County Auditor’s Office Monday – Friday, 8AM - 5PM., or online at www.co.fannin.tx.us
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Bonham-Teresa Sangster, age 53, of Bonham, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus late Sunday evening, December 22nd at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Funeral services were held Friday, December 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas. Interment followed at Forest Grove Cemetery, Telephone, Texas. Teresa was born on June 4th, 1971 in Bonham, Texas to Junior and Mina (Ellis) Sangster. Teresa attended Bonham High School and graduated with a Paralegal degree. She was employed with Goodwill for 15 years. After retirement, she enjoyed various activities with her family, including reading and crocheting different projects for her grandchildren. Teresa is survived by her mother, Mina Sangster of Bonham, son Jeremy Jennings and wife Sarah of Denison, daughter Ashely Zachary of Bonham, grandchildren Alison Jennings and Harper Jennings, brother Kevin Sangster, and nephews Jacob Sangster, and Kory Sangster. She was preceded in death by her father Junior Sangster, and her grandmother Arleta Ellis. Online condolences can be made at www.coopersorrells.com.
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Leon Rutledge age 92 of Trenton, TX passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1932 in McKinney, TX to Stanford and Stella Rutledge. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Leon worked for the Georgia Pacific Lumber Company and Anna ISD. He loved antiquing, especially Saturday morning garage sales. He also dabbled in real estate and enjoyed flipping houses. When his children were little they recall the fond memory of Dad growing okra patches and all the children picking the okra. Leon enjoyed gardening so this was a delight for him. Above all Leon’s favorite title was Papaw. Time spent with his grandchildren were the highlight of Leon’s days. Leon is preceded in death by wife of 46 years, Virginia Ruth Rutledge and daughters, Regina Reno and Kathy Pearson. Survivors include sister, Eloise Daniels, brother, James Rutledge, children, Sandra Ragsdale (Donald), Vickie Welborn (Robert), Andrea Wilson (Troy), Michael Rutledge (Vicky), Carol Loftice (Mark), Lisa Rutledge, Christy Palovich (Chad), 21 grandchildren, 41 greatgrandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren. The graveside service was held Monday, December 23, 2024 at Van Winkle Cemetery in Princeton, TX @ 11am. Pallbearers were Jeremy Ragsdale, Nathan Ragsdale, Andrea Welborn, Austin Ragsdale, Seth Chambers, and Cody Ragsdale.
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Annie Medcalf flew away home on Dec. 19, 2024 in Paris, Texas surrounded by friends and family. She passed peacefully after a brief illness. Annie was born on Sept. 28, 1934 to Willie and Sarah (Kenyon) Rigsbay. She married the love of her life, Leon Medcalf, on June 1, 1951. Two children were born to this union, Wanda and Jesse. Leon died unexpectedly on Jan. 16, 1981 at the young age of 63. After his death, Annie married Robert Garrett. Their home was the happy meeting ground of a large, extended, and blended family. Annie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon Medcalf; husband, Robert Garrett; son, Jesse Medcalf; granddaughter, Rachel Medcalf Roberts; great grandson, Tyler Roberts; brothers, Bill and Joe Rigsbay; and sisters, Lois Ulch, Linda Hawthorne, and Estelle Graham. Annie is survived by daughter, Wanda Oliver (husband, David); daughter-in-law, Patti Medcalf; granddaughters, Shannon (wife, Cristi) and Keller Holmes; grandsons, Nathan and Eric (wife, Lisa) Medcalf; sisters, Gerry Monolo (husband, Reno) and Ethel Woodson; brothers, Cail Isaac (Jackie) and Albert Rigsbay; and a trove of beloved great and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was treasured by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. The family is especially grateful for the loving care Annie received from Paris Healthcare Center and Heart to Hospice. Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina, Texas under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas. Bro. Jimmy Tuggle officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Nathan Medcalf, Eric Medcalf, Kaleb Medcalf, Joshua Medcalf, Ethan Medcalf, and Christopher Roberts. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com