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Bois D’Arc Lake Zoning Commission Meeting – Zoning Rules & Exceptions

By Rose Schwartz

Thursday, February 9, 2022, County Judge Randy Moore called to order at 8:24 a.m., a PUBLIC HEARING before the Bois D’Arc Lake Zoning Commission. A quorum was established as all Commission members were in attendance with Commission Member Gary Fernandes present by phone.

2. Hear Public comments regarding a change in zoning application – Property ID# 83091 from A&R, Agriculture to LD, Low-Density Single-Family District: The owner of the property named in this item came to the podium to state that after looking further into having his property changed to Low-Density Single-Family, he discovered he would be required to have a commercial septic system installed like the one used for apartments. Not willing to do that, he decided a better route for him would be to change the direction of his home

from running parallel to CR 2900, to running perpendicular thus allowing him to meet the setback requirements for another zoning other than low density. Once he concluded his statement, Commission Member Gilbert Welch questioned whether he could meet the 25 ft side yard setback requirement for rural family zoning with the placement of his house and brought up a letter of opposition sent to the commission by one of his neighbors regarding his building plans.

Without anyone being at the Hearing to discuss that complaint, Judge Moore stated that the Hearing was not the place to address this but only to hear comments regarding the change in the zoning.

A resident of CR 2610 came forward to state that he believes the idea behind the zoning is “to make things look good” and questioned how nice a house would look from the road with the back end of the house being seen

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from the road instead of the entrance.

3. Adjourn: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to adjourn at 8:33 a.m.

sioners Court for approval: the letter of opposition and ed by Commission Member Judge Moore explained that Gilbert Welch made the mo- Kevin Darwin and passed.

Fannin County Development tion to present the request to Continued Services Director Di Hop- the Commissioners Court for kins had merely suggested approval to change zoning to See Bois D’ Arc the change to LD zoning as Rural Estate Single-Family on page 7 a possible solution to the set- District with a Special Exback requirement challenge ception for no less than a 30’ Valentine posed by the regulations setback in the front and back Contest Winners listed in the Bois D’Arc Lake yard. A motion was secondZoning Regulation book. ed by Commission Member Cynthia Franklin Ms. Hopkins made a state- Gary Fernandes and the moment noting that the land- tion passed. and 5. Discussion, considerowner has been working with Bill Sessom her for the past 3 months to ation, and action to apensure he complies with all prove setting a public Thanks to All the the rules and regulations per- hearing to hear comments Participants! taining to his property and regarding a change in zonher desire is to assist him ing application from A&R, in reaching his goals on his Agriculture to RE, Rural property without him having Estate Single-Family DisParcel to “jump through hoops and *All prices +TT&L,trict W.A.C.–- Some unitsID# down82975 paymenton may be slightly higher go through lots of red tape.” CR 2955 in Honey Grove: 2015 KIA FORTE CHRYSLER SEBRINGhow 2006 FORD F-150 SD Hopkins explained A detailed discussion ensued Di2008 2014 FORD F-150 2008 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER FORD F-150 this is regarding a possible 2006 regarding zoning changes, 2014 FORD ESCAPE (BLK) 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX 2006 FORD EXPEDITION development and noted that possible 2013 amendments DODGE DART to the 2008 CHEVY COBALT EDDIE 2012 FORD FUSION 2007 will SUBARU FORESTER not be created un- 2006 DODGE GRAND regulations book, and the is- a plat 2012 CARVAN thePONTIAC zoning G6 is approved. suance ofCHEVY specialEQUINOX exceptions. til2007 FORD TAURUS 2007 PONTIAC 2006 DODGE DURANGO Gilbert Welch made the moAfter2011 discussing his property 2011 FORD EXPEDITION 2007 KIA SPECTRA CHRYSLER PT CRUISER toHYUNDAI address SANTAFE this during a 2006 with 2011 the use of anRAM aerial map, tion DODGE 2007 See 2006 CHRYSLER P.T. 2010 DODGE CALIBER 2007 HYUNDAI FE 3, Hearing SANTA on March Mr. Montgomery was able to Public CRUISER TOURING Page 23 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2007 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE allay the concerns raised by 2022. A motion was second- 2005 FORD MUSTANG

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On the same day at 8:33 a.m., County Judge Randy Moore called in to order the Regular Meeting of the Bois D’Arc Lake Zoning Commission and noted that Quorum was established.

2. Public Forum: There were no speakers.

3. Approve meeting minutes from 01/06/2022 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting: Motion was made

by Gilbert Welch to approve minutes with Commission Member Matt Titsworth seconding the motion which passed.

4. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a change in zoning application for Property ID# 83091, from A&R, Agriculture to LD, Low-Density Single-Family District and recommend to Commis2009 Chevy Silverado LTZ 2009 Chevy Aveo LS 2008 Ford F-250 (GAS) 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2008 Ford Mustang GT 2008 Nissan Quest S 2008 Chrysler Town & Country 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Volvo S60 2.5T 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2008 Chevy Suburban LS 2007 Nissan Pathfinder LE 2007 Honda Pilot EXL 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 2007 Kia Spectra 2007 Dodge Durango 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT 2006 Honda Accord 2006 Kia Sorento EX 2006 Volvo S60 2005 Ford Expedition 2005 Nissan Altima 2005 Kia Sedona EX 2005 Mazda 6 S 2004 Nissan Maxima SL 2004 Chevy Avalanche 2004 Dodge 1500 ST 2002 Ford Thunderbird 2000 Ford Windstar 1958 Chevy Viking

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• Charles Butler – County Court At Law • Newt Cunningham – County Judge • Tammy Biggar – County Clerk • Bill Carey – County Judge • David Woodson – County Treasurer • April Gibbs – District Clerk • A.J. Self – County Commissioner Pct. 2 • Shonda Magness – District Clerk • Bob Clemons – Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 • Doug Kopf - County Commissioner Pct. 4 • Don Grammar - Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 • Louise Goodwater - Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 • Kenneth “Kenny” Karl - Justice of the Peace Pct. 3

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8. Discussion regarding small acreage properties in the 5,000’ buffer that currently have homes built and wish to build another home but are unable to meet the setbacks for their current zoning: Di Hopkins detailed how she has received several calls regarding many who can-

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11. Adjourn: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to adjourn at 10:43 a.m.

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6. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding Special Exception application for The Peninsula Addition on County Road 2730 in Honey Grove – concerning the 100’ lot width inside the proposed gated community: Judge Moore noted that items 6 & 7 are similar and are a continuance of a discussion had in the previous zoning commission meeting. Di Hopkins clarified that the reason for this is the desire by the landowner/ developer to have road frontage setbacks on cul-de-sac lots lowered from the specified 100’ width requirement to a proposed 60’ width. The following is a partial sample of the statement read by Ms. Hopkins to further clarify: “the proposed development consists approximately of 123 acres and consists of 73 total lots. A development company that focuses only on high profile development such as The Peninsula, we are not trying to maximize the lot count. Rather our goal is to provide a highquality community that Fannin County can be proud of. All lots are at least one acre lots with some lots exceeding three acres.” After Ms. Hopkins read the statement supporting the request by Martin Sanchez of the Sanchez Group for the Special Exception for approximately 25% of the lots contained in The Peninsula Addition, Judge Moore began what would become a lengthy conversation covering the specific number of lots needing to be known before Special Exceptions could be granted. With the need to set a precedence being cited in the matter of the issuance of Special Exceptions and it being said that it would not be wise to issue a Special Exception for lots not associated with cul-de-sac curbs, it became clear that a Special Exception for just a percentage of lots, without there being specific lots named, would not be allowed. Mr. Sanchez then brought detailed plat drawings of the lots in both The Peninsula and The Shores for the viewing by the Commission and after much discussion clarifying the request and the reasons for the request and whether their goal would best be achieved by applying for planned development or receiving “Special Exception” it was determined that the “Special Exception” route would be the better way to proceed with both The Peninsula and The Shores, for all parties involved. Gilbert Welch then made a motion to recommend to the Commissioners Court that they approve a combined application for The Shores and The Peninsula allowing a Special Exception of 60’ widths at the street for specific lots numbered in The Peninsula: 2, 11 thru 22, 67 thru 69, 47 & 50, 59 thru 61 for a total of 21 lots in The Peninsula and The Shores, lots 11, 31 & 32 for a total of 3 lots in The Shores for a combined total of 24 lots. A motion was seconded by Kevin Darwin and the motion passed.

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Fannin County Commissioners Court

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, February 8, 2022, County Judge Randy Moore called to order at 8:40 a.m., a Special Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. A quorum was established with 2 Commissioners and County Judge present.

Commissioner Lackey and Commissioner Self were not in attendance.

2. Hold and Attend a PUBLIC HEARING to hear comments regarding the application by BT Masroor Storage, LLC to designate certain property in Fannin County as a Reinvestment Zone eligible for tax abatement under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code; Legal Description: A0064 R Bogart, 10.568-acres, Tax Parcel ID: 70807: After Judge Moore explained how this is about a battery storage facility near CR 4200, Austin Willis with Belltown Power gave a brief description of his company and noted that this is the third project in Fannin County being done

by Belltown Power, that will be located south of Bonham.

He explained that though smaller in size than the facility located in Savoy, it too is a battery storage center and will work similarly to the facility being constructed in Savoy. After explaining how it will benefit the community near its location, he fielded questions that included: were any of Belltown’s battery storage facilities online during the recent winter storm and did they help the community where they are located; how many hours of electric service the facilities will provide when needed and how well do those facilities located in hurricane-prone areas endure during a hurricane.

3. Adjourn: After all questions were answered, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness and seconded by Commissioner Lane to adjourn at 8:52 a.m.

Motion passed.

On the same day at 9:00 a.m., County Judge Randy Moore called to order the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. A quorum was established as three County Commissioners and County Judge were present.

Commissioner Lackey was not in attendance.

The invocation was led by Pastor Dave Bradley of the First Baptist Church of Whitewright. Pledges were led by Major James Manis, retired.

4. Introductions: There were no introductions.

5.

Discussion, consideration, and action regarding Courthouse Restoration: Judge Moore read the update as follows: EXTERIOR – Complete sod and landscape installation; Complete cut pipes and install cleanouts in landscape areas; Install flag poles; Complete in-ground lighting; ADA ramp install ongoing on South. INTERIOR – Complete stencil work in Courtroom; Install and sand wood floors on 2 & 3; Trim install on 1st level; Complete Acoustic Plaster and remove scaffolding; Paint on 3rd level; Light fixtures and outlet trim out; Install cast iron treads and risers from 2 to 3 West stair. Judge Moore added that the courthouse

will be missing an antique stair railing until sometime in April.

6.

Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Order creating a Reinvestment Zone for BT Masroor Storage, LLC, 10.568 acres on Property ID #70807: After Judge Moore explained this item was covered in the public hearing held earlier, Commissioner Magness made a motion to approve with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion.

Motion passed.

7. Discussion consideration and action to close Fannin County offices, excluding first responders, from 9:00 am – 12:00pm on March 10, 2022, to allow county employees to attend the Courthouse Rededication ceremony: After some discussion, Commissioner Magness made a motion to approve with Commissioner Self seconding the motion and motion passed.

8.

Discussion, consideration, and action to continue or rescind Burn Ban for Fannin County: Fannin County Emergency Coordinator Troy Hudson gave his reasons for recommending the ban be rescinded.

Commissioner Self then made the motion to rescind the ban with Commissioner Self seconding the motion.

Before a vote could be taken, a citizen of Ravenna who is also a fireman, spoke to give his reasons why he believes enforcement of burn bans is not occurring, why he doesn’t think the current ban should be lifted, commented on the laws regarding burning in the county always in effect and his suggestion on how to put enforcement of burn bans in place. The burn laws always in effect he referenced include “you cannot burn after sunset, it has to be an hour after sunrise and you should call in burns to the Sheriff’s Department ahead of time.”

After more discussion with comments from Troy Hudson, Fannin County Sheriff Mark Johnson, and the Court, the motion was changed to include the burn ban being lifted for a week and be revisited at the next Commissioner Court.

Motion passed.

9. Discussion and report of Indigent Healthcare activity for January 2022: Director of Indigent Healthcare Mark DeMay, gave a detailed report that included the number of inbound/outbound calls and in-office appointments.

He noted that out of 10 applicants for care; two were approved, 2 are pending and 6 were referred to other agencies. After reporting there are currently 21 patients, he gave an itemized claim summary of claims paid in January specifically noting lifesaving cardiac care given to two patients.

He went over the budget numbers, calling attention to the year-to-date goals and the efforts he has made which has resulted in his department being currently under budget. He touched on factors beyond his control such as the number of people coming onto the program, what their medical conditions are, and the reimbursement rate set by the Texas Health and Human Services that affect the budget. His accomplishments include

his efforts that have resulted in keeping prescription costs below budget; meetings with health officials in the goal to receive grant funding; efforts to assist patients to obtain disability and get off indigent care; attending a “Bridges Out of Poverty” meeting for ideas to assist his patients; the acquisition of the services of a rheumatologist with the Arthritis and Autoimmunity Clinic in Sherman for his indigent patients and he made his patients aware of the resource from TCOG “Warming up Texoma” for items to assist in surviving inclement weather.

10.

Discussion, consideration, and action to pay for courthouse flagpoles out of CARES funding rather than contingency: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple spoke on this and after some discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness, seconded by Commissioner Lane, and passed to approve.

11.

Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase an air purifier from CARES funding for County Clerk’s Office at a cost of $179.99: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Michelle Case explained the need for this, and a motion was made by Commissioner Self, seconded by Commissioner Magness and passed.

12.

Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Master Plat for the Orduna 2 Addition on County Road 4875 and FM 272 in Trenton; 66 lots on 95.92 acres: Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins gave a summary on this development and after some discussion, Commissioner Self noted that he would abstain from voting as his parents own adjoining property. A motion was made

by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion and the motion passed.

13.

Discussion, consideration, and action to approve payment of bills: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve payment of bills.

14. Public Forum: A citizen of Honey Grove spoke to show his support for enforcement of burn bans and detailed his knowledge of a recent incident where emergency personnel had to abandon efforts to contain a grass fire to assist with a serious vehicular accident.

15.

Discussion with George Harmon and Klein Klotz of the Nitsche Group regarding Healthcare Benefits for Fannin County employees: This item was passed on till February 22.

16.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Deliberation regarding Real Property – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Government Code for deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of the real property where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person: Motion was made, seconded and passed to enter into Executive Session at 9:57 a.m.

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Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

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Episcopal Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR Street (W 7th & Star Street) Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 903-583-7112 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 378-7038 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Bailey Bible Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413 day Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 75446 (903) 378-7835 (903) 851-4954 Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House Little Bethel Baptist Church of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Lutheran Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708 St. James Lutheran Church 14394 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone:903-378-7116 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas Phone 903-583-1671 Methodist 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road First Congregational Methodist Church corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-7380 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Baptist

Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124 Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 North of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750 Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840

Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street 903-378-3518 Ravenna, Texas 75476 Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 (214) 728-3549 First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463

Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679

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Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. First United Methodist Church of Bon4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314 Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Faith Independent Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 903-965-5517

Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas

Mulberry United Methodist Church, Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 phone 1-888-311-8508

First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903)583-4793 First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8519 First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465

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McKenzie United Methodist Church in Honey Grove 700 N. 6th St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-378-2315 Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146

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Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-227-2606

Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447 Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996 Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319

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Letter to the Editor The Gospel Call

God calls man! This is true, but how does God call man today? Does He call through the wind? Does He call through the Spirit, secretly? Does He give nudges or special thoughts? The word of God answers the question of how He calls man.

God has given the ‘good news’ to the purpose of salvation to all. Our Creator “called you (us) by our (the) gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thessalonians 2:14). Paul said that he was “not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).

What is this ‘good news’? The ‘good news’ has been translated into the word ‘Gospel’.

What is the Gospel? The gospel is the declarable message of Jesus, “that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). The Gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every part of the Christian life is connected to the FACT of the Gospel.

The Gospel is a message to be obeyed. The vengeance of the Lord is “on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his

Property Taxes – A Conundrum

Elimination of property taxes was a hot issue among several candidates at the Republican Candidate Forum on Saturday, February 5th. The forum was hosted by the Fannin County Republican Party to give citizens of the county exposure to the Republican candidates who are running for offices that represent Fannin County. Many pressing issues were identified, and candidates presented their plans to address them.

This letter will address the issue of property tax elimination. One of the candidates was so passionate about this issue that he stated “property taxes, property taxes, property taxes” four different times while he was speaking. Although I do not like property taxes and would like to see them lower than they are or eliminated entirely, I recall a wise person saying, “Taxes are better than debt. Debt is stealing from our grandchildren.”

Here is the conundrum… how do we pay for the services we want, and often demand, without property taxes or borrowing (debt)?

A less noxious and fair taxing system would appear to be a better way to raise funding for

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power” (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). How is the Gospel, the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, obeyed? Consider what Paul writes to the church in Rome. “How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” (Romans 6:2). This is the DEATH to sin. We then see how we are connected to the death of Jesus, “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?” (Romans 6:3). Next Paul explains the burial and resurrection, “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). In this same chapter of Romans 6, Paul reminds the church at Rome, Christians, that they had” obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered them” (Romans 6:17).

We see that baptism is essential in being obedient to the Gospel. The Lord said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16). And the invitation is given by the Holy Spirit, through the Gospel message and the bride, the church, “the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come.

And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely” (Revelation 22:17).

Mike Dickison (Minister of the Ivanhoe Church of Christ)

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entities that draw from the current property tax revenues.

Can you imagine how difficult and complex a task it would be to create and implement a better taxing system? Such a task could take years to formulate and additional years to implement. Even if a new system were to “go live,” it would likely need to run in parallel with the current property tax system until the new system successfully provides the revenue to fund the taxing entities. It would be wise to understand that candidates who harp on the “eliminate property tax” mantra have not verbalized a solution, nor will they be able to deliver on any expectations to eliminate property taxes. Fannin County must conduct county business on a balanced budget, lest we steal from our children and grandchildren.

If we want a system of taxation that does not include property taxes, I suggest that we begin working with our elected officials and fellow Fannin County citizens to identify realistic alternatives.

Taryn Nejtek

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The Scholarship Committee of the Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is now accepting applications for the organization’s annual Recruitment Grant. The scholarship will be awarded to a woman who declares her major as education and is enrolled as a junior or beyond in college. An applicant must be a graduate of a Fannin County high school or be a Fannin County resident. The applicant must submit a letter and a transcript.

The letter must include a thorough overview of her background, current educational status and plan for the future. The deadline for applications will be March 15 and should be mailed to Linda Gist at 229 CR 1415, Bonham, TX 75418.

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Being afforded the opportunity to talk with Tom about a book he recently wrote that is available on Amazon, I learned quickly that his unassuming personality masks a strength one can only see after spending time with him. I’m only glad that he was encouraged to share a look into a portion of his childhood that probably had a great deal to do with the formation of the man he is today through writing “Silent Tears.”

Many of us know little about what life was like living in an orphanage. Sure, we’ve seen “Lil Orphan Annie” or possibly read the comic strip with the same title, but we have no real grasp of what went on in those institutions. Tom pulls back the curtains in his book “Silent Tears” that details his recollections of the time he and his two brothers Gerald and Donald were placed in an orphanage near Brentwood Tennessee (a common answer

to the problem of poverty and children lacking adequate care by other means in the early 19th century.) His memories of the ordeal he and his brothers (ages 5, 6 and 3) went through from January 1947 to July of 1952, takes one through the sadness and terror they experienced with a spackling of humor. His recollections include frank descriptions of the often brutal, comedic and heroic antics of many of the children and staff residing at the orphanage he

and his brothers called home for five years of their life. I especially enjoyed reading the escapades of little Ralph McCarty (though I found myself dreading what would happen to him as a result of one of his capers.)

Tom and his brothers were among the fortunate children at the orphanage as their mother only had them placed there until she could financially afford to have them back with her. The event of them being sprung from the home came in the summer of 1952 after his mom married his dad, Carl Mason. Not ever having had a relationship with his biological

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During my interview with Tom, I learned that not only had he been a police officer for 26 years (Collin, Denton, Dallas and Fannin counties,) but was actually the first Chief of Police for the Leonard Police Department. He also served two tours of duty in Vietnam when he was younger and employed with Texas Instruments.

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I’m asking for your vote to serve as your next District Clerk Shonda Magness plans to: Constantly examine Prompt Customer Service effectiveness and seek better procedures. Develop and maintain communication with other elected officials and offices to better serve the 336th District Court and other courts. Clearly establish goals and expectations for Deputy Clerks and support with training. The office will remain open all day. Accountability to taxpayers.

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“Shonda Magness has a strong work ethic. She’s worked hard and provided exceptional customer service for Fannin County through her position as Client Liaison for many years. I know she will bring her strong work ethic and professionalism to the Fannin County District Clerk’s Office.”

--County Judge Randy Moore

“The citizens of Fannin County rightfully expect great service from those we elect to our county offices. Establishing a professional environment and placing an emphasis on “customer first” core values is essential for the daily operations of any organization. With her experience working in the legal profession, Shonda Magness has the experience and leadership skills necessary to take the District Clerk’s Office to the next level. Through planning and collaboration with other county offices, Shonda will confront upcoming challenges by presenting creative and efficient means to address them. Not only should disruption of services not be tolerated, but efficiency in process should be demanded. I believe Shonda Magness has these qualifications and will deliver on our expectations.”

--Edwina Lane, Commissioner Precinct 1 – Fannin County “Ms. Magness has over 25 years’ experience in customer service and management. The District Clerk’s Office works closely with the District Attorney’s Office and with Judge Laurine J. Blake, 336th District Court. Shonda serves as a CASA volunteer at our Children’s Center of Fannin County. The leadership position of District Clerk is one for which Shonda is well qualified. This election is our opportunity to ensure we select the best person for the job and Shonda is that person.”

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Texas A&M AgriLife will certified pilot and AgriLife walk through wheat fields and lead the creation of an un- Extension program specialist, analyze what comes through manned aircraft system, UAS, Bryan-College Station. the combine. However, obtaindata hub as a component of a The team also includes Jinha ing a greater set of data will $15 million grant that brings Jung, Ph.D., assistant professor create a more complete picture together the strengths of the of civil engineering, Purdue and lead to more discoveries. public wheat breeding pro- University, who was an AgriLAnother large component of grams in 19 universities across ife Research scientist in Cor- this project will be to involve the U.S. pus Christi and a key part to students in many areas of the Golden plots of wheat are building the data analysis and research as well as courses, seen from high above with interpretation part of the Texas workshops, conferences and a small plot combine in the A&M AgriLife UAV pipeline. webinars. These students will middle “The multidisciplinary be trained in all aspects of This is the fourth U.S. De- AgriLife Research-Digital traditional plant breeding and partment of Agriculture Na- Agriculture Program is one of equipped with experience in tional Institute of Food and the largest in the U.S., utilizing and knowledge of the newest Agriculture award supporting both fixed-wing and rotary- technology. the Wheat Coordinated Agri- wing aircraft as part of research Building upon collaboration cultural Project, WheatCAP, activities at centers in Weslaco, Rudd said the T3/Breedbase consortium for research on Lubbock, Stephenville, Corpus is an open database, and colyield. The overall goals for this Christi, College Station and laboration among programs is project are the validation, char- Amarillo,” Landivar said. “Be- encouraged. In addition to the acterization and deployment of cause of our capability to ana- UAS data, the database will phenotypic traits for improving lyze large volumes of data, we also contain genotyping data grain yield components and were chosen to lead the UAS from the same set of breeding training the next generation of portion of the WheatCAP.” lines. The performance data plant breeders.

Ibrahim said they will use will be related to the genetic The recently andata for a more comnounced WheatCAP plete understanding of 2022-2026 grant is $3 how to introgress valumillion per year for five able traits into new years. The project is led varieties and breeding by the University of lines.

California, Davis.

“Instead of having Public development of just the Texas A&M progressive wheat culdata, we will have activars cess to 18 other proThe WheatCAP is grams that we can codesigned to establish a ordinate with on yield nationally coordinated and disease data,” he A photo shot from a drone of Texas A&M AgriLconsortium of public said. “Our goal is not ife wheat field plots near Bushland. (Texas A&M wheat breeders, mojust to store data, but AgriLife photo by Shannon Baker) lecular geneticists, daalso to make it accestabase experts, educators, and a pipeline already developed sible by all the programs. It is high-throughput genotyping by the group, which includes extremely valuable for us to and phenotyping laboratories an automated data processing interact with one another to focused on sustainable increas- workflow. breed the best varieties for the es in wheat productivity.

“This pipeline uses UAS data future.”

Wheat differs from other ma- collected over the growing seaIbrahim said the project will jor crops grown in the U.S. in son to extract plant height, can- bring greater efficiency to the that public breeding programs opy cover, canopy volume and breeding process. play an active role in devel- vegetation indices for wheat,” “We can look at more lines in oping commercial varieties. he said. the field in less time,” he said.

While most U.S. corn and soyA green field of wheat with a “This should increase breeding bean varieties and hybrids are black drone high above efficiency and ultimately benedeveloped by private breeding Participating programs will fit the producer as we translate programs, most U.S. commer- collect raw data using their into higher yield, quality and cial wheat varieties are devel- UAS and sensors and upload it tolerance to disease and antibioped by the public sector. to a central hub in Texas. The otic stresses.”

A continuous increase in the hub will process that informaThe biggest benefits of the productivity of public wheat tion into geospatial Level 1 and project may still be unknown, varieties is required to main- Level 2 data, send the plot/grid though, the breeders said. tain the competitiveness of level phenotypic data back to “Wheat breeding programs U.S. wheat growers. the breeder, and also add it into across the U.S. collecting and During WheatCAP 2017- T3/BreedBase. sharing their performance and 2021, researchers developed Having this centralized data genetic data is an incredible exome capture datasets, impu- portal helps breeders share opportunity,” Rudd said. “So, tation tools, functional genom- data and standardizes data what is the bigger dataset goics resources, and an integrat- processing procedures to ob- ing to tell us that we were not ed, public repository of wheat tain high quality data products getting from the smaller datasdata, the T3/BreedBase hub. from all the breeding programs ets? This provides data that we Texas A&M AgriLife popu- throughout the growing sea- were not able to gather before, lates T3 hub son, Bhandari said. and when everyone starts lookThe Texas A&M AgriLife “Standardized high spatio- ing at that, then we may disteam will now develop a data temporal resolution data col- cover even greater benefits. management system capable of lected over the growing sea“The repeatability, looking processing, analyzing and de- son at multiple locations will at different classes of wheat livering high-throughput phe- enhance our understanding of across diverse environments – notyping, HTP, data gathered growth dynamics and genotype we don’t exactly know what it by unmanned aircraft vehicles, x environment interactions,” will look like, but we are exUAVs, and sensors to populate he said. cited about what we will find,” the T3/Breedbase.

Wheat breeders from the 19 he said. “We’ve been very sucA man with Texas A&M universities can submit up to cessful with new varieties so AgriLife Research labeled hat 2 acres of raw images to be far, and this will be important and shirt sits in a golden wheat processed for free by a central- to help us continue the legacy field holding a single head. ized pipeline. The Texas A&M of superior cultivars that are The Texas team includes team will coordinate techni- widely adopted.” wheat breeders Amir Ibrahim, cal aspects of drone data colThe ultimate beneficiaries of Ph.D., Bryan-College Sta- lection and submission for all this program will be the protion, who serve as AgriLife the breeding programs, and ducers and the consumers.

Research’s lead, and Jackie data collection will begin this “The varieties will be imRudd, Ph.D., Amarillo; Juan month. proved with increased frequenLandivar, Ph.D., Texas A&M “Processing big data is a cies, so the odds are improved AgriLife Research and Exten- bottleneck for many programs, of getting a royal flush instead sion Center director, Mahendra but Texas has made a lot of of just a full house,” Rudd said.

Bhandari, Ph.D., remote-sens- progress in this area, and the “This allows the producer to ing crop physiologist, and Jose processing is automated,” Ibra- get more yield with the same Scott, engineer/programmer, him said. “Some programs will inputs. New varieties are more all at Corpus Christi; Shuyu send raw data and others will efficient in the use of water, niLiu, Ph.D., geneticist, and be more advanced.” trogen and other resources, so Shannon Baker, certified pilot Rudd said UAS phenotyping more environmentally friendly. and program manager, both and genotyping will not re- And the consumer still gets the at Amarillo; Russ Garetson, place the need for breeders to products they love.”

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TOMMY JUNIOR WHITE

OBITUARIES

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

DR. PAMELA WALKER

WILLIAM NEAL MELTON

Bonham-Tommy Junior White, age 85, of Dodd City, TX was born on January 28, 1937 to Tommie Martin and Ruth Corinne (Kerr) White; he passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Tommy married Faye Jeanette (Hamilton) White on September 5, 1965 in Bonham, TX. He served honorably in the United States Army. Tommy was a mechanic on heavy equipment machinery (forklifts) for 33 years before retiring. He is of the Baptist faith.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Faye White of the home; son, Ronny “BJ” White and wife Jennifer; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Private graveside services were held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at New Hope Cemetery. Mr. Bill Sebastion presided.

Ronny “BJ” White, Steve Hastens, Clay Lowrey, Jason Wix, David Oliver, and Carrol Brown served as pallbearers.

To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www. coopersorrells.com.

Dr. Pamela Walker, 86, passed CLINTON away at home 4 Feb, 2022 RAY STANDIFER surrounded by her children.

Her life was celebrated at Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, TX 14 February at 1 PM. She will be interred at Sunset Memorial Park in Norman, OK at a later date.

Born Pamela Martha Arnold in Houston, Texas to Cecil and Gardina Arnold, she married Gene Bert Walker in 1957.

Pamela received a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Texas, a Master’s degree in Psychology followed by a Doctorate of Philosophy this by studying God’s Word Hello everyone!

Bonham-Clinton Ray Standifer, in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma in 1979. daily, and spending time with What a wonderful service we William Neal Melton, 78, of age 90, of Bonham, TX was born Pamela successfully practiced Counseling Psychology for Crosswordhad Puzzle Sponsored By: Him in prayer. in God’s house Sunday Bonham, passed away Monday in Ravenna, TX on November 21, over three decades focusing on treating children, family and morning! The spirit and That being said, for our hymn afternoon, January 31, 2022 at 1931 to Ola Vernon “O.V.” and personal counseling. fellowship were beautiful! It this week, I turn to a hymn Woodlands Place Rehabilitation Nettie Mae (Kirkpatrick) Standifer.

Pamela was a gifted homemaker, dedicated member of the is such a joy to be part of this of prayer written by Clara H. Suites in Denison, Texas.

He joined our Heavenly father in Episcopalian church, substitute teacher, volunteer in multiple Scott in 1895. church family!

According to his wishes, a eternal life on Friday, February service and social organizations, amazing gardener with a in memory of “Open my eyes that I may see As I was trying to come up cremation was held under the 4, 2022 while at Wilson-N-Jones green thumb for every plant she touched and an avid bridge with an idea of what to say for Glimpses of truth Thou hast direction of Wise Funeral Home in Hospital in Sherman, TX. player. One of her great goals was realized when she traveled this week, the Lord brought to for me. Place on my hands Bonham. Memorial services will Clinton served honorably in the in Eastern Europe to Prague, Czechia exploring her family’s my mind a lesson that I taught the wonderful key be held at 11:00 AM Friday, Feb. United States Army, during the roots. for VBS 2018 entitled “God’s 18, 2022 at Boyd Baptist Church.

Korean War and served for 23 That shall unclasp and set Widowed in 1995, she moved to Bonham, TX to be near Heroes Have Wisdom.” This Rev. Mike Allred will officiate. years before retiring as a Master me free. Silently now I wait family. She is survived by her brother, Cecil M. Arnold Jr. and comes from Luke chapter 2, Neal was born Oct. 8, 1943 Sergeant. He married Doris Jean for Thee, Ready, my God, his wife Larry of Dallas and her sister Sally R. Simpson and her which is birth and raising of in Amarillo, Texas, the son of (Manning) Standifer on December Thy Will to see. Open my husband Bert of Bonham, TX; as well as her children, Karen Jesus.

We read in verse 40, Jack C. Melton and Gwendolyn 24, 1954 in Bonham, TX. Clinton eyes, illumine me, Spirit D. Walker-Bradley of Bonham, TX, Gene Bert Walker Jr. MD “And the child grew, and Stewart Melton. He was a 1961 worked at the Bonham, V.A. in divine.” of Escondido, CA, and Christopher A. Walker of Norman, waxed strong in spirit, filled If you are looking to find a graduate of Tascosa High School housekeeping, he served as a OK, her step-daughter Janet M. Cochran and her husband Bob with wisdom, and the grace good church home, we invite in Amarillo and received his deacon at Seventh and Main of Pine, CO, her 6 grandchildren: Austin Walker and his wife of God was upon him.” In you to come visit and worship Bachelors degree in Marketing Baptist Church for many years Nicole of Austin, TX, Kimberly Bradley-Brentlinger and her this lesson, I covered verses with us here at Central Baptist from West Texas State University where he is a member. Clinton husband Brian Brentlinger of Colorado Springs, CO, Madison 41-52, when Jesus, at age Church. Visitors are our in 1966.

Neal married the love would mow yards for all the Walker- McFarland and her husband Derek McFarland of San 12, stayed in the temple at honored guests, and we hope of his life, Carolyn Sue Brown widowed women, and he enjoyed Diego, CA, and Jackson Walker and his partner Izzy Lambert Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By: Jerusalem with the doctors to see you this coming Lord’s on Dec. 20, 1963 at the Grand tinkering with everything. Clinton of San Diego, CA, Tanya Gheres and her husband Tom of and scholars, listening, asking day.

Avenue Baptist Church in loved to go fishing, hunting, Fountain, CO, Terry McManus of Denver, CO, and 4 greatquestions, and learning from Amarillo, Texas.

He worked in and camping, and he loved the grandchildren in addition to several nieces and nephews. She Josh Stevenson them. Verse 52 tells us that commercial finance in Texas, Texas Rangers. He was a loving was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, and grandchild, Central Baptist Church by doing this, He increased in .GFCF .ORG Arizona, California and Georgia, husband, father, WWW grandfather, Jesse Cochran.

Bonham, TX both wisdom and stature, and retiring at the age of 59.

Following great grandfather, brother, and Pam was deeply spiritual and attended St. Steven’s Episcopal Facebook: Glaser-Family-Charitable-Foundation https://www.facebook.com/ in favor with God and man. his retirement, the couple moved friend.

Church in Sherman, TX. Memorial contributions may be made cbcfannin His desire for us is to increase to Bonham to be closer to their Clinton is survived by loving wife to the Cognitive Neuroscience and Dementia Research at in wisdom. We can only do sons and grandchildren. Neal of 67 years, Doris Jean Standifer Johns Hopkins Medicine or to St. Steven’s Episcopal Church. loved to hunt and fish and taking of the home; daughter, Evelyn his sons with him was very Achimon of Tom Bean; son, WESLEY Wesley David Cherry passed 2/15/22 away on January 31, 2022 at David Standifer and wife Vicki of special. He enjoyed building Currently, permits are required in Fannin County if you wish to: DAVID CHERRY the age of 63. Wes was born in Arlington,; son, Charles Standifer birdhouses and sun catchers 1. Put in a culvert. and selling them at the markets and wife Jenny of Whitesboro; Alabama to Bobby Frank Cherry 2. Develop or build in a FEMA Floodplain. in McKinney and Wimberly.

He grandchildren, Chaz Standifer, and Nira Virginia Wood. He 3. Build in the Bois d’Arc Lake 5,000 ft Buffer Zone. and Carolyn had a running battle Chase Standifer, Chandler moved to Texas in 1972 and has 4.Develop a manufactured Rental Community, for 2 or more of who could sell the most of their Standifer, Sarah Cole, Kathleen lived in the Bonham area for the lots. treasures at the sales.

However, Standifer, Clint Word and wife last twelve years.

5.Subdivide your land for lots less than 5 acres. more than the sell, Neal, a true Sasha; great grandchildren, Wesley is survived by his wife, 6.Use heavy Equipment, Bore under a road and install utility people person, enjoyed visiting Morgan Stroud, Bryton Cole, Tracey Dyess Cherry of Bonham, lines in a County ROW. with his customers. His greatest and Reliey Cole; brother, Joe Texas; son David Wesley Cherry 7.Install or repair a septic system. joy was spending time with his Standifer of Ft. Worth; sister, and wife Faith of Cuthand, family and making memories.

Nancy DuBoise and Joe Herman, Texas, daughters Angela Harris You can find more information on the Fannin County Clerk Neal was a member of Boyd and sister, Mary McPeters of Ft. and husband Leo of Fultondale, Website, http://www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.County.Clerk Baptist Church in Bonham. He Worth; along with numerous other Alabama, and Jamie Cherry of Development Services – Di Hopkins was preceded in death by his extended family members and Fultondale, Alabama; two grandchildren Cameron Hale and Justin 903-449-4220 parents and two sisters, Jean friends.

Dill of Birmingham, Alabama; brother Herman Cherry and wife Brenda Benton and Jacquelyn “Jacque” He is preceded in death by of Payne Springs, Texas, sisters Karen Wynn and husband Dennis Compton. his parents Vernon and Nettie of Eustace, Texas, Sue Crawford and husband Frankie of Verbena, Neal leaves to cherish his Standifer; brothers, Lester, Alabama, Teresa Johnson and husband Ronnie of Mansfield, Texas; memories, his wife, Carolyn, Earl, Doyle, Jerry, Jackie, Ed, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by both of Bonham, TX; two sons, and Jimmy Standifer and sister his parents and brothers Bobby Wayne Cherry and Thomas Frank James Stuart Melton and wife, Norma Todd.

Cherry.

Kacie of The Colony, TX and Funeral services were held at A memorial service was held Monday, February 7th, 2:00 PM, at William Christopher Melton 2:00 pm Wednesday, February Phalba Independent Full Gospel Church in Mabank, Texas. and wife, Dawn of Anna, TX; 5 9, 2022 at Seventh and Main Arrangements were entrusted to Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home grandchildren, Stephanie, Britney, Baptist Church.

Bro. Cody Nelson Bonham, TX. Justin, Brandee and Kaleb; 5 officiated.

To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www. great grandchildren and a niece Interment with military honors coopersorrells.com and nephew, Melissa Benton followed at Arledge Ridge CLUES ACROSS 51. Has its own altar 22. Bird genus Cemetery.

1. Remain as is 53. “Pollock” actor Harris 23. Gratuity Miner and Kevin Compton; extended family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers were 5. Functional 54. Being livable 27. __ and feathers In lieu of flowers, the family Chaz Standifer, Chase Standifer, 11. News magazine 56. NHL Colby play-by-play Spiritualrequests part of an memorials be made Rich, Larry Don29.Bursell, man individual (ancient 12. Popular treat to Boyd Egypt) Baptist Church, 3707 Clint Word, and Darryl Sanders.

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Equine Respiratory Disease Surveillance Program

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The icy cold conditions frosted the winter oat crop and caused more damage to winter wheat.

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Texas saw a wide band of 1-category, with isolated 2-category, improvements.

In parts of South and West Texas, the excess moisture was enough to chip away at the long-term drought.

Other areas seeing improvements include eastern Kansas, eastern Oklahoma, southeastern Louisiana, and southern Mississippi.

Widespread drought remains in the region. Despite last week’s weather, parts of Texas and Louisiana saw expansions of drought.

These areas missed out on the heaviest rain, increasing moisture deficits.

CENTRAL: Winter Storm Landon arrived mid-week with ice, sleet, rainfall and temperatures into the teens during a few days. Rainfall and some scattered thunderstorms were welcome with most areas receiving 3-7 inches during the week. The rainfall events essentially wiped out severe drought conditions that have prevailed since early fall.

Some soil erosion occurred and low water crossings were flooded, so some fields may require tillage before plant-

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EHV1 Equine Herpes Virus 1 EHV4 Equine Herpes virus 4 (Rhino) EIV Equine Influenza virus Strangles Streptococcus equi and 2 minor pathogens Equine Rhinitis virus A and B. Horses that will be selected and tested in this study are those symptomatic with a Fever of 101.5 or more and exhibiting one or more of the following signs: depression, nasal discharge, cough or acute onset of equine neurologic disease.

Dr Hayes will take a nasal swab and a blood sample then send it to the University of California vet school lab for PCR testing. This is offered by Merck at no cost to the horse owner.

The purpose of this study is: A. To provide a valuable diagnostic tool to assist in obtaining an accurate and timely diagnosis during an acute respiratory disease outbreak.

Our goal is to provide optimal treatment, quarantine, and vaccination strategies for the client’s horses.

B. To provide the horse industry with a better understanding of the prevalence and epidemiology of these respiratory pathogens.

C. To identify and monitor the current circulating strains of the major equine respiratory pathogens.

D. To evaluate the efficacy of

current vaccination protocols.

To qualify for testing in this study the horse must be symptomatic with a fever of 101.5 or more. It must exhibit one or more of the following signs: depression, nasal discharge, cough or acute onset of equine neurologic disease.

Equine Respiratory disease We have been seeing a lot of respiratory disease and Pneumonia because of the hot and cold weather. Signs of respiratory disease are fever, nasal discharge, cough, depression, lethargy or laying around. The horse may also exhibit a loss of appetite, swelling of the legs, and eye discharge. To diagnose we take the temperature, listen to the lungs with a stethoscope, and test the blood. Normal equine temperature is 99-100.

Any digital thermometer will work to take the temperature rectally. If at 101.5 or more, the horse has a fever. Fever is a signal that the immune system has been activated.

Most viruses and bacteria multiply at normal body temperature.

The horse’s immune system increases its temperature to help slow the growth If the White blood cell count (WBC) and the lymphocytes are decreased on the CBC test, the immune system is depressed due to a virus.

Horses with a virus only are generally not treated with an antibiotic. We treat the fever using Banamine (Flunixin), Bute, or Dipyrone (Zimeta) often twice a day.

Fever usually increases in the afternoon. If the temperature

Texas Crop and Weather Report

NORTH: Soil moisture ranged from very short to adequate.

The district received 2-3 inches of rainfall before the winter storm delivered 0.5-0.75 of an inch to 2 inches of ice and snow. Frozen precipitation was melting into soils. Most oat fields remained in very poor to fair condition with some reports of good conditions.

Winter wheat conditions were very poor to good. Warmer weather and moisture should help cool-season forages. Pasture and rangeland conditions were mostly good, but some were in very poor shape. Livestock were stressed by the cold weather.

EAST: Freezing rain, ice and snow came through the district.

The moisture helped drought conditions, but more was needed. Panola County reported receiving 2-4 inches of rainfall.

Pasture and rangeland conditions were very poor to fair.

Subsoil and topsoil conditions were short to adequate. Winter forages were still poor in many areas. Peach tree pruning continued. Cattle sale volumes were lower, and prices were $4-$7 lower per hundredweight due to the weather. Livestock were in fair to good condition with supplemental feeding.

Wild pig movement was high.

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We are participating in a study sponsored by Merck which will provide rapid diagnostic testing for the four major equine respiratory pathogens:

is normal in the morning and then spikes in the pm, we give a dose of drug in the pm. If the temperature is 101 + in the morning, then we give a dose of drug in the am and pm.

If there is copious mucous on the nostrils, we add an antibiotic for the secondary bacterial infection that set in after the virus. If the WBC is elevated this indicates infection, usually pneumonia.

We treat this with strong antibiotics.

The SAA is another blood test we use. It is very sensitive and detects infection before the WBC test, so we screen or monitor cases using this test.

With respiratory illnesses the horse’s fever usually lasts 3-5 days. The WBC returns to normal in another week, then the horse feels better and resumes a normal appetite.

The cough often lasts two weeks. Recommended rest time is 2-3 weeks until all respiratory clinical signs are gone, like with covid.

Foaling Mares It is time vaccinate pregnant mares that are due in the spring. Mares with caslicks (sutured vulva) must have them removed.

Worming The deworming protocol has changed. Instead of worming in January (30 days after the first hard freeze) it is now recommended to wait until April 15 to deworm your horses. This is because the parasites in the horse are dormant in the winter months and not easily killed by the drug. If we worm now all we are getting are bots. It is better to wait until April when larval worms have hatched and are active adult worms killed by wormer. The exception is mares that have foaled, which should be wormed during the first week after foaling.

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17. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding Real Property Executive Session: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to enter back into Regular Session at 10:47 a.m. Judge Moore noted there wasn’t much to speak on till other things take place but expounded on the importance of the creation of a Criminal

Districts): Judge Moore explained how Mark McLiney with Samco Capital, would be providing information on this financial aspect involved with some developments (he noted the request was made to Di Hopkins by one of the developers working with her to involve this process.) Before beginning his presentation, Mr. McLiney provided the court with a 22-page document detailing

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a benefit to the public for a particular development was a “public boat ramp.”

After his presentation, the question was asked if a water treatment plant could be one of the improvements included in a PID. Other questions were raised that distinguished the difference between a homeowner’s association and a PID and the potential need for the creation of another water district.

19. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane extended thanks to all who attended, to Mr. McLiney for his presentation, to the linemen who

restored electricity (she advised investing in a generator or wood-burning stove for future outages), urged caution around work crews on the road and wished all a good week.

Commissioner Self also thanked Mark McLiney for his information, commented on the mess made by recent weather, wished his eightyear-old son a Happy Birthday and all a good week.

Commissioner Magness stated his work crew is working on downed limbs and asked for patience/consideration for them. He thanked all for coming with special thanks to Mr. McLiney and wished all a good day.

Judge Moore thanked Mark McLiney and noted that his presence in the county means, “things are happening” in the county. He noted his appreciation for everyone enduring the recent storm event and commended Troy Hudson and Jennifer Peaco’s work in emergency management. Judge Moore praised the work done by “Bridges Out of Poverty” and before thanking everyone for their attendance, he cited uncertainty about current information on Covid and refrained at this time from stating statistics.

20. Adjourn: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to adjourn at 11:38 a.m.

Bonham –Tammy Biggar, County Clerk and Public Information Officer stated since 1981, Title 6, Chapter 144 of the TEXAS AGRICULTURE CODE, requires a brand or mark to be registered every ten years. Renewals began in September of 2021 and the grace period expires at the end of February. If you have not renewed your brand in Fannin County, the brand is open to public domain meaning anyone can register your brand.

Cattle brands are filed with the County Clerk and submitted to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers

Association. The fee, to register a brand/mark, in Fannin County, is $26.00 and includes one brand location on one animal. It is $5.00 for an additional brand/mark on the same animal. A person may record marks and brands in as many counties as necessary.

Re-registration period is September 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022. A person who does not re-register their brand during this 6-month period forfeits legal rights to that brand.

The Application form may be filed in person, at the county clerk’s office, or

mailed to Fannin County Clerk, 800 E. 2nd Street, Bonham, Texas 75418. If an application is mailed, the signatures must be notarized.

Marks, brands and tattoos are filed in official public records. For more information, call the county clerk’s office at 903-583-7486.

Further information can be found on the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association at www. brands@tscra.org.

Call 1-800-242-7820 to speak with the TSCRA law enforcement department for more information.

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Week of February 9, 2022 Cooper GREAT. Water lightly stained; 47 degrees.

Fishing is the same as we head into a weekend with beautiful weather. Blue catfish have improved to great, in deep water near structures drifting and anchoring with cut shad. Report by Johnny Ward, Ward’s Catfish Guide Service.

Fork FAIR. Water Stained; 52 degrees; 6.14 feet low.

Bass bite has been slow most days, but is picking up. Viper XP jigs are working around big wood in 3-6 feet of water. Z-Man chatterbaits and spinnerbaits are good around ditches and creeks in 2-5 feet of water around big wood.

Report by Lake Fork fishing guides Marc Mitchell and Jason Hoffman, Lake Fork Pro. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 48 degrees; 4.04 feet low. Bass are fair starting to move shallower in 5-10 feet of water when the sun is high.

Before and after high sun, the bass are pushing out to 10-25 feet of water chasing gizzard shad on hard structure like rocks and concrete. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows

in 20-30 feet of water in the trees. white bass are good in 20-30 feet of water humps and ledges. Blue catfish are great in 6-35 feet of water drifting with cut gizzard shad. Report

by Carey Thorn, White Bass Fishing Texas.

Ray Roberts FAIR; Water lightly stained; 49 degrees; 01.03 feet low. white bass continue to be fair on silver spoons. Crappie are slow on minnows and jigs.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 49 degrees; 2.26 feet low. Striper and white bass are still in the winter pattern feeding on deep schools of threadfin shad between 30-50 feet of water.

The bite is light, even with fish larger than ten pounds, using large plastics fished over the tops of shad schools is producing good numbers or fish right now. Blue catfish are good, with catches up to 75 pounds, anchoring and drifting with cut shad on the main lake from 25-50 feet.

The eater sized catfish have been slower but can be targeted by using small pieces or shad in shallower water.

Channel catfish have been fair on baited holes in 40-50 feet using prepared bait. Crappie have been good on minnows and jigs on the edges of main creek channels and bridge pilings in the same depth. Largemouth have been good in 2-6 feet of water on gradual dropoffs and shallow docks with shallow running crankbaits.

Report by Captain Michael Littlejohn, Lake Tawakoni Guide Service.

Texoma GOOD. Water lightly stained; 43-46 degrees; 1.34 feet low. Striped bass are excellent with 10-11 pound catches coming in 18-25 feet on structure using Alabama rigs, deadsticking is bringing in larger fish. Some white bass mixed in with stripers.

Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors.

Striped bass are good in 5570 feet of water deadsticking with flukes. Live bait is working in shallow points in 25-40 feet of water using umbrella rigs. Catfish are slow, but the shallow bite is picking up in 5-10 feet of water anchor fishing. Report by Trey Franklin, Tight Lines Guide Service.

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Oakwood Cemetery News

By Deidra Jackson

As a reminder, the month of March is the first of our two semiannual cleanup months at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove.

Faded floral arrangements, seasonal flowers, and broken items will be removed from cemetery lots during this month. Broken items and any other items that will be in the way of mowing will also be removed.

During the month of January 2021 a memorial was given in memory of H.H.(Mutt) and June Milford. If you would like to give a gift in memory of a family member or loved one, please mail to: Oakwood Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 96, Honey Grove, TX 75446.

Wolfe City Food Pantry needs your help

Wolfe City Food Pantry P.O. Box 74 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 Any amount at all will help. Our affiliation with the North Texas Food Bank means we can make your dollar go further! Step up & show love today - YOU can make a difference.

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When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.

Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-583-3910

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Bonham Police Department Logs 02/02/2022 – 02/08/2022

Report: February 2, 2022 – 1400 BL Silo Rd., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Tyler Hall. A call for service was received in reference to Criminal Mischief.

Report: February 3, 2022 – 1200 BL S 6th St., Reporting Officer – Det. Melanie Elliott.

A call for service was received in reference to Assault (FV).

Report: February 3, 2022 – 301 E. 5th St. (Bonham Police Department) Arresting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A 44-yearold female was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Report: February 4, 2022 – 200 BL W. Sam Rayburn Dr., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A call for service was received in reference to Reckless Damage (Info).

Report: February 5, 2022 – 1500 BL Pine St., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Jim Lewis. A 28-year-old female was arrested for Other Agency Warrant.

Report: February 5, 2022 – 2600 BL N. Center St., Re-

porting Officer – Cpl. Zachary Williamson. A call for service was received in reference to Agg Assault Impede Breath.

Report: February 5, 2022 – 200 BL E. Evans Ave., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Patrick Howell. A 55-year-old male was arrested for Assault (FV).

Report: February 5, 2022 – 2000 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Kenneth Harris.

A 42-year-old female was arrested for Theft (SL).

Report: February 6, 2022 – 301 E. 5th St. (Bonham Police Department) Arresting Officer – Cpl. Zachary Williamson. A 41-year-old male was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Report: February 7, 2022, 700 BL FM 87 N., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Patrick Howell.

A call for service was received in regards to an Information Report.

Report: February 7, 2022 – 600 BL Star St., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Cory Brookshire. A

call for service was received in reference to Assault (FV).

Report: February 7, 2022 – 1600 BL N. Center St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Trevor Franz. A 44-year-old male was arrested for Evading Arrest, Man Del CS and BPD Warrants.

Report: February 8, 2022 – 400 BL Maple St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A 58-year-old male was arrested for BPD Warrants.

Report: February 8, 2022 – 400 BL Maple St. Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolbee Perdue.

A 28-year-old female was arrested for Poss CS. Report: February 8, 2022 – 1900 BL Cardinal Ln., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolbee Perdue. A 26-year-old female was arrested for Assault CBI (FV and Other Agency Warrant. A 43-year-old male was arrested for Assault (FV).

Texans Invited to Free Virtual Alzheimer’s Educational Conference March 9 - Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

NEW YORK (February 8, 2022) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference for Texas residents on Wednesday, March 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. CST as part of its 2022 national Educating America Tour. The conference, which is free and open to everyone, will allow participants to learn from, and ask questions of, health and caregiving experts. To register, go to www. alzfdn.org/tour.

“Knowledge is a useful and powerful tool that can help make any situation easier to navigate, especially something as challenging as caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “Connecting families with useful, practical information and support that can help them now and be better prepared for the future is what this conference is all about.

Whether Alzheimer’s is affecting your family, you are a caregiver or just want to learn more, you can participate in this free virtual conference from the comfort of your home or office.”

Sessions during the AFA virtual conference will include: • Alzheimer’s Disease: In Search of a Cure - George Perry, Ph.D., will provide an

overview of Alzheimer’s disease, an update on Alzheimer’s research and clinical trials, and what we can expect on the horizon. Dr. Perry is a Professor of Biology and the Semmes Foundation Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is also a member of AFA’s Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board.

• Navigating Challenging Behaviors Associated with Dementia– Dr. Laura Novak, OTD, OTR, BCG, will teach caregivers how to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors associated with dementia. She will also guide them as to how to apply targeted strategies to their specific situations in order to address these care challenges. Dr. Novak is an Occupational Therapist specializing in gerontology. She is Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).

• Healing Trauma in Caregivers of Persons with Advanced Dementia – Alzheimer’s disease not only affects those living with the disease but it impacts the caregivers as well. They often experience trauma and caregiver burnout. Cath-

erine C. Stansbury, LMSW, EMDR, PAC, will discuss trauma therapy for caregivers and how it assists the brain’s natural healing process. Catherine is an EMDR Trained Therapist, PAC Certified Independent Consultant, Certified Practitioner of The Myers & Briggs Foundation, and a Social Worker and Therapist with Divine Mercy Counseling in Austin, TX. There will also be a photo slideshow, presented by Carmen Davailus, a retired nurse practitioner; visual artist; and Founder/President of Doggies for Dementia Foundation. She inspires people through photography and storytelling and captures family memories and raises awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

For more information or to register, go to www.alzfdn.org/tour. Those who cannot participate in the virtual conference or have immediate questions about Alzheimer’s disease can connect with licensed social workers seven days a week through AFA’s National TollFree Helpline by calling 866232-8484 or web chatting at www.alzfdn.org by clicking the blue and white chat icon in the right-hand corner of the page. The web chat feature is available in more than 90 languages.

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certain communities provide niche offerings for people who are looking for something even a little more different.

Eligibility to live in these communities varies, but generally speaking one resident in the home must be age 55 or older. According to research by TRI Pointe Homes, of the 75 million people who comprise the Baby Boomer generation who are eligible for age-qualified

communities, more than 32 million would consider living in such a community. The website 55places.com, which specializes in promoting

community requires consideration of a host of factors, including the amenities residents most desire and the cost of a

age-restricted communities, indicates Florida has the most age-restricted communities in the country, followed by New Jersey. Arbutus Ridge Seaside Community for Active Adults was the first2/15/22 comprehensive retirement community built in Canada.

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Many are single-floor units.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Bonham will hold a public hearing on February 21, 2022 at 5:15 p.m. and February 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers located at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas to hear comments pertaining to the request for voluntary annexation of approximately 43.25 acres of land situated on Silo Rd. If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary at 903-583-7555 before 9 a.m. on the date of the meeting and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs.

Notice of Public Hearing before the Lake of Zoning Commission Notice of Public Hearing before before the the Notice Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Bois d’ Arc Lake Zoning Commission of Fannin County, Lake Zoning Zoning Commission Commission Lake Texas will hold a public hearing starting at 8:20am, Thursday, March 3, 2022. This will

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Notice of Public Hearing before the Commissioners Courtbefore Notice of Public Public Hearing Hearing before the the Notice of Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a Commissioners Court Court Commissioners public hearing starting at 8:40am, Tuesday, March 8, 2022. This will be held at Bonham

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Notice of Public Hearing before the Commissioners Courtbefore Notice of Public Public Hearing Hearing before the the Notice of Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold Commissioners Court Court Commissioners a public hearing starting at 8:50am, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Bonham City Hall, 514

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Fannin County will be conducting an on-line auction for the sale of surplus items including but not limited to: John Deere Tractors Dodge Ram 3500 Flatbed Ferguson Roller Intl 9400 Dump Truck Freightliner FL70 Dump Truck And many more items.

The auction will start February 16th ending at 11:00 AM CST on March 9, 2022.

The inspection dates and times to physically view and inspect items will be listed on the auction website or call 903-572-4975 for more information. View and bid on items at www.AuctioneerExpress.com , Dale McGonagill – TX13801 2/15/22

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS ANNEXING A PORTION OF THE LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SILO RD BEING A PART OF THE O.H.P. WOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 1194 AND BEING ALL OF A CALLED 43.25 ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED FROM BILLY HUGHES AND GEORGE HUGHES AS JOINT INDEPENDENT EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLIE HOWARD HUGHES, IN FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR CITY SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR AMENDING THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROPERLY PUBLISHED FOR HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A 2/15/22LIMITATION CLAUSE; CONTAINING CONFLICT A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN 2/15/22 EFFECTIVE DATE. 2/15/22

Notice hereby given thatthe theCommissioners CommissionersCourt Courtof ofFannin FanninCounty, County,Texas Texaswill willhold hold Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas.

Notice isishereby given that a public public hearing hearing starting starting at 8:50am, 8:50am,Tuesday, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 2022 at at Bonham Bonham City City Hall, 514 514 The aCommissioners Court will consider the Special Exception application for Hall, The at March 8, Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas.Road 2730 in Honey Grove regarding the 100’ lot Peninsula and Street, The Shores on County Chestnut Bonham, Texas.

The Commissioners Court willless consider the Special Exception application for The The widthThe (24 lots out 115 lots shall be will no than 60’ wide) and take any necessary actions Commissioners Court consider the Special Exception application for Peninsula andimmediately TheShores Shoreson onCounty Countythe Road 2730hearing.

Honey Groveregarding regarding the100’ 100’lot lot on the application following public Property ID #s: 78166, Peninsula and The Road 2730 ininHoney Grove the width (24lots lotsout out115 115 lotsshall shall beno no128039. lessthan thanFor 60’wide) wide)and andtake takeany anynecessary necessary actions 78172, 79612, 113834, 120501, 128038, additional information or for any width (24 lots be less 60’ actions on the application immediately following the public public hearing. hearing.

Propertythe IDspecial #s: 78166, 78166, owneron ofthe property subjectimmediately to the Special Exception application may Property protest application following the ID #s: 78172, 79612,113834, 113834, 120501, 128038, 128039.

Foradditional additionalinformation information orthe forany any exception application by filing120501, a written protest128039. with the For Administrative Assistant toor 78172, 79612, 128038, for owner of property property subject tomust the Special Special Exception application may protest the thethe special Fannin County Judge.

The protest be received by theapplication Administrative assistant to owner of subject to the Exception may protest special exception application by filing filing written protest protest2, with theAdministrative Administrative Assistant to the theThe City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas will Fannin County Judge by 4.00pm Wednesday, March 2022.

Responses received afterto exception application by aa written with the Assistant Fannin County Judge.

The protest must bereceived received byprotest theAdministrative Administrative assistant tothe theconsider approval or rejection of the ordinance that time shall not beJudge. counted inprotest the record response.

The shall state the reasonto Fannin County The must be by the assistant Fannin County Judge by4.00pm 4.00pm Wednesday, March 2,2022.

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Responses receivedafter afterrepresented by the caption printed above on first for the protest, list theJudge address of the property or contain a legal description of the received property Fannin County by Wednesday, March 2, Responses thattime time shallthe notprotest becounted counted the record response.

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Leonard Students Capture Win at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo FORT WORTH, TEXAS, February 3, 2022 – Corbin Garner , a FFA member from Leonard captured Champion Hampshire Ram and Reserve Supreme Champion Ram at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on January 30. The 2022 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $32,790 in Junior Breeding Sheep premiums.

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SPORTS SPORTS Another Absence Avoided:

Ector Lady Eagles hoops back in postseason after rare miss in ‘21

Ector sophomore Alyssa Mackey (3) stands ready on defense on Feb. 5.

Ector senior Jael Grijalva (15) controls the basketball on Feb. 5.

Ector junior Mollie Hooten (22) crosses midcourt on Feb. 5.

Ector senior Tristan Kenas (12) prepares to pass on Feb. 5.

Story and Photos by Rich Hilliard ECTOR -- Postseason basketball again awaits Ector’s Lady Eagles, later this month.

After a rare miss in 2021, Ector will make its fifth trip to the playoffs in the girls’

Ector junior Karlee Haggard (left) guards Dodd City Ector junior Chelsi Petty sophomore Addyson Chaney (10) considers to whom to pass on Feb. 5. on Feb. 5. sport in the last six years.

Double-digit district wins during 23-1A play returned the Lady Eagles to the postseason to extend the first season at the helm for former assistant Terry Drain who also manages the Lady Eagles’ softball team.

Pursuing Postseason Participation: Bonham boys look to return to soccer playoffs in 2022

Bonham goalkeeper Landon Cox (1) successfully deflects a shot on Jan. 29 during a District 11-4A boys’ soccer match at Warrior Stadium. Though Nevada Community won the match, 5-0, Cox and Bonham shut out the Braves in the second half.

Bonham’s Shalim Rios (13) vies for the ball with a Nevada Community player, as Warriors Anthony Andino (8), Pablo Ibarra (14) and Juan Hernandez (23) watch on Jan. 29 during a District 11-4A boys’ soccer match at Warrior Stadium.

Story and Photos by Rich Hilliard Postseason play eluded Bonham’s boys’ soccer team in 2021 for the secondstraight season.

Playing again in the highly-competitive District 11-4A -- which includes return-

Bonham’s Alan Aguilar (7) lunges in front of a Nevada Community player to try to take possession of the ball on Jan. 29 during a District 11-4A boys’ soccer match at Warrior Stadium. ing State semifinalist Celina -- will make garnering one of the four available postseason berths a challenge.

Members Nevada Community and Celina have been ranked this season amongst the top teams -- in Region II-4A. Three all-district selections from 2021 return to help with the Warriors’ postsea-

Bonham’s Ryan Gandara (9) fends off a Nevada Community player to maintain control of the ball on Jan. 29 during a District 11-4A boys’ soccer match at Warrior Stadium. son push: senior Shalim Rios, a first-team recipient, and honorable mentions Landon Cox and Ely Longoria, each a sophomore this season.

District play began Jan. 26 and continues into March.

Bonham’s Fernando Delgado (17) controls the ball on Jan. 29 during a District 11-4A boys’ soccer match at Warrior Stadium.

Bonham least affected by UIL football realignment; Lady Hornets add to district run; 2A, 1A v’ball back to ‘13 separate district format SR Lady Rebels end title drought

By Rich Hilliard

All but one Fannin County school gained a little different district football competition -- and Honey Grove also changed regions in the sport -- on Feb. 3 in the University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment.

Fannindel changed football district numbers -from 10-1A-II to 9-1A-II -- will have different opponents -- Apple Springs and Oakwood -- and continue to face Trinidad.

Savoy for football stayed in 10-1A-I, retained Campbell and Gilmer Union Hill and also will now play Saint Jo in district action.

Trenton’s district number for football changed -- from 5-2A-I to 6-2A-I -- and the Tigers will play former 3A-II’s Nocona and Whitewright instead of Lindsay and Collinsville -- the latter duo dropping into 2A-II -- during district action.

Trenton retained Alvord, Tioga and Tom Bean.

Honey Grove for football retained most of its district opponents, will play Quinlan Boles instead of Celeste, changed from 6-2A-I to 9-2A-I

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Leonard stayed for football in 8-3A-II where Howe replaced Whitewright, S&S Consolidated departed and it now includes a five-game district slate for each member. Otherwise, Bells, Blue Ridge, Gunter and Lone Oak continue to otherwise inhabit the district.

Bonham remained for football in 5-3A-I -- but will have six instead of seven district games, with the departure of Howe. The district again includes: Commerce, Mineola, Mount Vernon, Pottsboro, Emory Rains and Winnsboro.

For volleyball, the UIL placed 2A and 1A teams in separate districts for the first time since 2013.

Sam Rayburn, Trenton and Wolfe City stayed together -- now in 11-2A instead of 16-2A. The trio gained Whitewright and lost 2021 Region II-2A semifinalist Tom Bean as district competition.

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In each volleyball district involving Fannin 2A and 1A teams all fielding varsity squads will advance to the ensuing playoffs.

Since 2015, 2A and 1A teams statewide played in combined local districts, going to separate postseason brackets.

For volleyball and basketball, 11-3A, except for the departure of Whitewright, remained in tact: Bonham, Leonard, Bells, Blue Ridge, Gunter, Howe and Pottsboro. Softball and baseball districts should be likewise.

District 14-2A basketball will not have byes the next two seasons, as Whitewright will join Honey Grove, Sam Rayburn, Trenton, Celeste, Merit Bland, Tom Bean and Wolfe City in the grouping.

District 23-1A basketball will retain Dodd City, Ector, Fannindel, Savoy, Campbell, Miller Grove and Greenville Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy, with Fate Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy replacing Fruitvale.

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Class 1A State defending champion Dodd City and 2A Sam Rayburn will each enter the 2022 girls’ basketball postseason this month as a district champion.

The Lady Hornets this season again won 23-1A -- their 10th-consecutive undefeated district title and 12th-straight postseason advance.

The Lady Rebels claimed a district title -- 142A -- for the first time since 2014, when they shared a championship and advanced as a No. 1 seed -- and then to the regional semifinals that season.

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