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learning more about severe weather threats in North and Central Texas and how to be prepared. The class will feature an indepth review and study of the various threats posed by severe thunderstorms. The program will also explore thunderstorm characteristics and features associated with severe and non-severe storms. Additionally, the program highlights severe weather safety and how you can report severe weather information to the NWS Fort Worth Office and local public safety officials.

The Fannin County Severe Weather Education class is part of NWS Fort Worth’s annual severe weather preparedness campaign and is one of several severe weather training programs the NWS Fort Worth Office will conduct around the region between January and March 2024. Other classes across the region can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/ fwd/skywarnmap.

The National Weather Service Office in Fort Worth provides forecasts, warnings, and weather-related services for 46 counties in North and Central Texas. For more information, visit the NWS Fort Worth Office website at https://weather.gov/fortworth, find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ NWSDallasFortWorth or on Twitter: @NWSFortWorth.

HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE THE LAST MAJOR TURNOVER IN FANNIN ELECTIONS??

Elected Officials represent YOU for a long time –make sure they represent YOU from the beginning. Don’t rely on other people to know what YOU NEED!!

Judicial System (District Judge and Criminal DA, held 20 years each)

Commissioner Pct 3 (held by same person 12 years)

Commissioner Pct 1 (stepped down after 2.5 years, prior was held by Commissioner for 12 years)

County Law Enforcement (Sheriff held for 8 years)

County Tax Assessor / Collector (12 years)

County Precinct Law Enforcement – (County Constable Pct 1, Pct 2 and Pct 3)

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ENOUGH TO VOTE IN A FANNIN ELECTION!

When you vote YOU Decide who will SPEAK UP FOR YOU for the next 8 - 20+ Years, the average time an elected official serves in Fannin.

Right Now this election is When YOU determine who YOU Trust to take care of YOUR family’s interest.

After YOUR Vote, YOUR commissioner decides how YOUR Tax Dollars will be spent. YOU Vote, YOU decide whether the Growth and Direction meets YOUR family’s best interest.

This Election YOUR vote will Set the Direction of the Judicial System for Decades to come!

This Election YOUR Vote will Set the Tone for Law Enforcement across the County!

This Election YOU Pick the Sheriff THAT WILL protect YOUR FAMILY!

Why Would YOU Let YOUR Neighbors or someone else determine what is best for YOU? YOU Know what is best for YOUR Family, Property, Business and Future of Fannin!!!

Event: MARCH 19th

Press

Crashes continue to be

leading cause of death for children 3 and up. Child safety seats, including boosters, are proven to be effective in preventing injuries and deaths, but 43% of children killed in crashes are found to be unrestrained. Studies show that booster seats can reduce the risk of injury by nearly 60% in children ages 4-7!

The law in Texas requires that children under 8 years old, unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches ride in a child restraint system. Most chil-

Fannin County Retired Teachers and School Personnel Meeting

Monthly Meeting of the FCRTSP

TxDOT Project Box

Fannin County: SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install slopedend treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.

SH 56, in Dodd City from CR 2936 to CR 3210. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to mill and pave the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

SH 56, in Windom from CR 2970 to CR 2996. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to mill and pave the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

CR 3210 at Bullard Creek. CR 3210 at Bullard Creek has been reopened to through traffic as construction of the new bridge is complete.

CR 1020 at Caney Creek. CR 1020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure, traffic is asked to use CR 1030 as a detour.

SH 78, from SH 56 to FM 1553. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024, First Presbyterian Church in Bonham 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Our guest speaker will be Dean Price better known as Wildwood Dean. He will be sharing his life growing up on the Red River in his newest book: The Life and Time of Wildwood Dean. Please join us! For more information contact Debbie Gove at dgove1728@gmail.com for more information.

Beta Psi Chapter

Accepting Scholarship Applications

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 Coun-

ty 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 April 5, 2024. It should be mailed to Diann Lane at 801 CR 2780, Honey Grove, TX 75446.

Fannin County Republican Women

Monday, March 4, 2024

Guest Speaker: Sid Miller Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture “A Washington, D.C. Update”

FCRW will meet at the Legacy Ridge Country Club locat-

ed at 2201 Country Club Rd, Bonham. Fannin County Republican Women, Associates and their guests are welcome!

The FCRW meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with a meet and greet portion of our gathering where members will bring a covered dish. The program begins at 6:00 pm and concludes at 7:15 pm. Please contact Debbie Gove at dgove1728@ gmail.com for further information if needed.

“Caring for America” is an ongoing service project of the FCRW. We have chosen to support the Open Arms Homeless Shelter and the Fannin County Family Crisis Center in 2024 with cash donations collected at each meeting. Paid for by Fannin County Republican Women

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Sid Miller Courtesy Photo

Dean Price Courtesy Photo

By Rose

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 9:00 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with the judge and all county commissioners present, except Commissioner Magness who was away at a training session. The Invocation was led by Pastor Ronnie Ball of the Sandy Baptist Church of Ravenna. Pledges were led by Major James Manis, Retired.

4. Introductions: Fannin County IT Director Dustin Morrow introduced Jacob Van Sickle who will be working as a part-time IT Technician and will primarily work with the Zoom meeting function.

Mr. Van Sickle noted he is looking forward to working with Mr. Morrow and voiced his appreciation for this opportunity.

5. Public Forum: Judge Cunningham spoke to voice his appreciation for the Fannin County Community Ministries Inc. and to the President of its board, Walter Goodwater for the good they do for the county. Molly Hayes of Tulip spoke next to remind all in attendance that early voting has begun and will continue through Friday March 1st at the Armory/Roy Floyd Community Center with Regular voting being Tuesday March 5th and held at all the precinct voting sites.

ROUTINE ITEMS:

6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the bills were $1,293,661.90 with payroll being $385,293.85. A motion was made by Commissioner Kopf to approve payment with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed.

7. Approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for January 2024 – County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson gave a report of revenue being $7,957,137.27 with the two largest amounts coming from incoming property tax

of $5,907,598.32 & the local sales tax of $171,005.54. A motion was made by Commissioner Self to approve the report with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.

8. Approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for January 2024 - County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson reported the interest from the TexPool Accounts was $27,849.76 on a balance of $6,162,166.87; interest from the 2022 Bond was $18,923.48 on a balance of $11,150,314.24 and the Operating Business Money Funds had an interest of $175.96 on a balance of $130,796.60. A motion was made by Commissioner Self to approve the report with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.

9. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for January 2024; $8,465.20 – County Judge (for JP1): Informational only.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

10. Report and presentation regarding the Fannin County Community Ministries Food

Pantry – Commissioner Precinct 4 (for Walter Goodwater): President of the Fannin County Community Ministries Food Pantry Board Walter Goodwater gave a detailed report of Fannin County’s largest food pantry that is located at 1022 FM 273 in Bonham. Noting the pantry had its start in 1993 and is currently serving 822 families (and pets as pet food is generally available upon request), he explained how the pantry gets its commodities from: Feeding America, The North Texas Food Bank, Walmart, direct donations (food drives & individuals), and from the “Plant an Extra Row” gardening program. The organization is a nonprofit with 100% of its staff being non-paid volunteers. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., approximately 166 of the 822 families served are senior citizens as well as 164 of the families having military service connections. For more information, the internet address is https:// feedingfannin.com and phone number is 903-583-3663.

11. Discussion regarding internal audit of payroll – County Auditor: Alicia Whipple led a discussion on the details of an audit by the DOL (department of labor) with issues involving accurate timekeeping of employee hours. Discussed were the options available for keeping up with hours worked and her recommendation of a physical timeclock being used where feasible.

12. Discussion regarding internal audit of the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office - County Auditor: Ms. Whipple began by commending Justice of the Peace Kenny Karl for his cordial demeanor with the internal auditor who worked with him for several days. A minor issue was noted that was not anything wrong with his bookkeeping but rather just a need for a re-adjustment of procedure, which he was happy to comply with.

13 Discussion regarding Jail compliance – County Judge: Judge Cunningham, referring to a recent incident involving a jailbreak, discussed the resulting review of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and their finding that has resulted in the county needing to take steps to be compliant with the Commissions suggestions.

L to R: Commissioner Pct 2, AJ Self, Commissioner Pct 1, Dale McQueen, Elizabeth Redabaugh, Pam Reding, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham, Brenda Jeter, Walter Goodwater, Melba Johnson, Barbara Simms, Commissioner Pct 4, Doug Kopf, Judge Louise Goodwater, Rick Watson, Brenda Schickedanz, Roy Schickedanz.

Photo by Rose Schwartz

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

When: Sun. 10:30am.

Wed. 7:00pm

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W.

Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

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We Must Emphasize The Bible

By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ

Some are tempted to downplay the significance of baptism, but the Bible says, “The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 3:21).

There are those in the church that are somewhat embarrassed by our lack of any ‘formal organization’ but the Bible simply says that Christ is the head of “the church, which is his body” (Ephesians 1:2223). The Lord reminds us, that Christians, “as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:5).

While some are starting to experiment with "high church styles" and production num-

bers in worship, the Bible says that we are to teach, sing, pray, give, and partake of communion. Paul wrote, “Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him” (1 Corinthians 16:2). Luke recorded “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them” (Acts 20:7).

When so many are about to give up on traditional methods of Bible study, the Bible clearly says Christians are to “speak as the oracles of God” (1 Peter 4:11). Paul stated, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation” (Romans 1:16).

Our culture is downplaying the Biblical roles of men and women, but the Bible still states that “as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also

loved the church, and gave himself for it” (Ephesians 5:24-25).

Many are tempted to compromise the Creation account.

The first verse of the Bible states “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Moses received this truth “For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day” (Exodus 20:11).

Are we embarrassed that we believe the Bible is the verbally inspired, uncorrupted and inerrant Word of God? Paul penned that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Jesus told the Devil that “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). The Bible Must Be Emphasized because IT IS the Word of God.

Fannin County Biblical Round Table

This Thursday the 29th of February, at The Fannin County Multi-purpose Complex, the Fannin County Round Table will make its maiden voyage. The topic of the night will be, “How Can We Trust That the Scriptures are True?”

The roundtable panel will discuss the mountains of evidence that the Scriptures are without error (inerrancy of scripture)

Tentatively, the panel for the roundtable on Thursday will consist of John McCollough (retired minister), Ken Yates, author, and former minister

of First Baptist in Honey Grove, Mel St. Clair (prison Chaplain) and Steve Elkins, retired minister and author.

The panel will discuss the mountain of evidence that the Scriptures can be trusted. Our guests will discuss the tools that we have at our disposal and the confidence to defend our Christian position. The table discussion will last about 45 minutes, then the guests may ask questions of the roundtable panel. Fellowship and individual discussions can last as long you like and remember, everyone is

welcome.

The discussion will begin at 7:00 p.m., then the guest questions will be presented to the panel around 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Good times and good fellowship. Be sure and catch me sometime during the evening with your suggestions to make the next Round Table even better. Also would like help on possible Round Table participants in the future.

Any questions or suggestions, call Joe Moore at 903-815-8136. Email: Jpmoorejpm@gmail.com

Election Season Is Now In Full Swing

By Lyn Holly- Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church

Well, the election season is now in full swing. Our mailboxes are stuffed full of political flyers and advertisement. Early voting has begun and will continue through March 1. The Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, March 5. I fully understand that the whole process can become very frustrating, and it can become very difficult to really figure out who is telling the truth. However, as followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light in this world. It is crucial that we make every attempt to be a positive Christian influence in the political process. We are called to find candidates that most closely represent our Biblical values and convictions, and vote for them. Romans 13:1 says, “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.” For the Christian to withhold his or her influence is to give our nation over to godless leaders. The only restraining force of evil in the world today is the presence of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are called to bring that presence into the political realm of our nation. “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” (Proverbs 14;34) Yours for Voting Biblical Convictions, Lyn and Lissa

The Torah

by Dawn McGee

The Hebrew name for Leviticus is “VaYikra” from 1:1 meaning, “And He Called...” The letter alef at the end of VaYikra is made small. This is one of the “tittles” Jesus spoke of in Matt 5:18. Alef is the letter of strength, yet here it’s small. This small alef teaches: “If you’re called by God, your strength must be made small so God’s strength may be made large. John the Baptist made this very testimony in John 3:30. Another “tittle” is in the teaching of the Burned Offering (the “Olah” ) in 6:8-

13. In verse 8 the Hebrew says, “This is the Law of the Olah: HE is the Olah and HE shall remain on the hearth all night.” Translators thought it’s talking about the animal, but it isn’t. It’s saying that whoever presents this evening sacrifice is not just presenting the animal.... he’s presenting HIMSELF. To emphasize this further, the letter mem in the Hebrew word for “hearth” (verse 9) is also made small. Mem is drawn as a womb, wherein God attaches the living soul. Mem means “chaotic waters,” like the chaos that comes when a pregnant woman breaks water. The instruction here is that the person present-

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Assembly of God

Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777

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Baptist

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

ing this sacrifice is supposed to understand that when he comes to present this lamb, he’s supposed to put his SOUL up on the altar.

This is the very same teaching Paul gives in Romans 12:1-2 “...by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice.”

The term “by the mercies of God” is a direct reference to the Altar Service that appeals to the 13 Attributes of God’s Mercy, found in Ex 34:6-7. Paul’s teaching the Olah... “When you come to worship the Lord, you are to put ALL of you up on that Altar!” Next week.... Numbers

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061

Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone 903-583-1671

Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288

Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910

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

Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488

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

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas

Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903) 583-4793

First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-0732

First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465

First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768

First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038

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

First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683

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

First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160

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

First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727

Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378

Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com

Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645

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

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009

New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377

Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546

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

Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141

Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377

Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727

Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388

Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386

Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987

Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street

Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215

Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630

Catholic Church of God

Church of Christ

Baptist Methodist

Congregational

Episcopal

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 682-201-8795

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

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

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

Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 217-7665

First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463

First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378

First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314

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, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508

McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455

Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146

Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870

Virginia Point United Methodist Church 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX

Nazarene

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

Lutheran Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014

Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325

United Pentecostal

Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346

United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627

Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054

Trenton s'ball standout Caro also excelling for Harding U.

By Rich Hilliard

Former Trenton softball standout Mariana Caro has started strongly in her inaugural season at Harding

University (Ark.).

Through Feb. 19, Caro had a .487 on-base percentage, .379 slugging percentage and .310 batting average via 29 at bats, having started all 13 of Harding's games this season.

The 2023 Trenton graduate had nine hits (including a triple), seven runs scored, seven stolen bases, seven walks and six RBI.

Caro also had posted a .918 fielding percentage, being listed as playing at shortstop and second base.

Last spring, as a senior, she helped Trenton reach the softball regional final round for the first time since 2016.

Bonhi softball standout Wrape nets first college pitching win

By Rich Hilliard

Former Bonham softball standout Sarah Wrape earned her first win as a college pitcher on Feb. 15 for Independence Community College (Kan.).

The right-hander allowed only two earned runs in the seven-inning complete game victory over Pratt Community College (Kan.).

The 2023 Bonham graduate, as a pitcher, first baseman and hitter, last spring helped the Lady Warriors -- in their postseason return, after a rare year absence -- reach the area round of the softball playoffs for the first time since 2019 and claim their first district title share since 2017.

Trenton softball in Top-15 ranking

By Rich Hilliard

Class 2A Trenton garnered No. 13 on Feb. 19 in the first in-season combined 1A/2A softball poll by the Texas Girls Coaches Association for 2024.

The Lady Tigers, who last spring reached their first regional final in the sport since 2016, held the spot as the

poll expanded to include the Top 15: No. 1 Weimar, No. 2 Graford, No. 3 Dawson, No. 4 Mart, No. 5 Beckville, No. 6 Thrall, No. 7 Kerens, No. 8 Como-Pickton, No. 9 Crawford, No. 10 Stamford, No. 11 Hermleigh, No. 12 Shiner, No. 14 Hawkins and No. 15 Windthorst.

The 3A poll included: No. 1

Coahoma, No. 2 Franklin, No. 3 Emory Rains, No. 4 Hallettsville, No. 5 Hebbronville, No. 6 Millsap, No. 7 Diboll, No. 8 Blooming Grove, No. 9 Clyde, No. 10 Mathis, No. 11 Atlanta, No. 12 Wall, No. 13 Jefferson, No. 14 Santa Gertrudis Academy and No. 15 Ingram Moore.

Class 1A Lady Hornets qualify to play in 10th-straight region basketball tourney

By Rich Hilliard

Class 1A Dodd City on Feb. 20 assured a 10thconsecutive trip to a girls' basketball regional tournament.

The Lady Hornets played Gorman, the District 191A champion, on Friday in a Region III-1A semifinal at Mansfield High School. The winner advanced to face Newcastle or Huckabay on Saturday in the Region III-1A Final also at Mansfield High School. To advance again, Dodd City defeated Throckmorton, 48-38, on Feb. 20, at Azle High School in a Region III-1A quarterfinal. Elsewhere, Gorman beat Cherokee, 85-27.

The Lady Hornets reached the semifinals of the regional events the previous two seasons, after winning the Class 1A State title in 2021.

In the area round, Dodd City on Feb. 16 defeated Graford, 43-37.

The Lady Hornets began this 14th-straight postseason for the girls' basketball program with a 4210 win over Avery on Feb. 12.

Dodd City qualified for the playoffs via winning its 12th-consecutive unblemished girls' district title.

HG's McGuire 14-2A hoops' MVP

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of Sam Rayburn's Dixie Chaffin (25), as Lady Rebel Abbi Keeton and Lady Tiger Kali Partridge (33) also follow, on Jan. 30 during District 14-2A girls' basketball at Trenton.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Sophomore Ensley McGuire of district champion Honey Grove won the Most Valuable Player award to lead Fannin County players in the 14-2A girls' basketball honors for 2024.

The 14-2A superlative equated the second-straight for McGuire, the district's newcomer of the year as a freshman.

Sophomore Dixie Chaffin claimed the Offensive Player of the Year award and senior Abbi Keeton garnered the Defensive Player of the Year superlative for district runnerup Sam Rayburn, which with a bi-district advance returned to the playoffs after a rare year absence.

Gabe Lane received the coaching superlative, after guiding Honey Grove (24-11, 12-2) to its first girls' basketball district title since 2018 and area-round advance since 2020.

Sophomores Olivia Brooks of Sam Rayburn and Elli Lane of Honey Grove made the first team.

Junior Caycee Woodard and freshman Lila Lane of Honey Grove each garnered a second-team selection. Honorable mentions were Honey Grove's Gabby Finney, Payton Norris, Serenity Canady and Lily Mahan; Sam Rayburn's Allie Parr, Miley Keeton, Jaci Gammons, Avery Amlin, Emmy Riemer, Maddie Gibbs and Raylee Mussett; and Trenton's Abigail

Stufflebeme, Gracie Williams and Kaylen Atchley. Academic all-district recipients were Honey Grove's Carsyn Lane, Katie Vest, Kaitlyn Alvarez, Caycee Woodard, Elli Lane, Gabby Finney, Ensley McGuire, Payton Norris, Lila Lane, Serenity Canady and Lily Mahan; Sam Rayburn's Allie Parr, Olivia Brooks, Dixie Chaffin, Miley Keeton, Abbi Keeton, Jaci Gammons, Avery Amlin, Emmy Riemer, Maddie Gibbs, Raylee Mussett and Brinlee Malone; Trenton's Averi Aviles, Miranda Verde, Lainey Garner, Kaylen Atchley, Addison Golightly, Allie Faggart, Whitney Worthington, Faith Williams, Gracie Williams, Kali Partridge and Abigail Stufflebeme.

Honey Grove's Ensley McGuire (3).

Honey Grove's Gabe Lane.

Sam Rayburn's Abbi Keeton (21).

Trenton's Mariana Caro Harding University courtesy photo

Bonham's Sarah Wrape. Independence CC courtesy photo

Dodd City's Natally Medina (11) guards

Savoy's Cassidy Almy (10) on Jan. 26 during District 23-1A girls' basketball at Dodd City.

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Commissioners

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DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:

14. Approve and adopt the Fannin County Fraud, Waste and Abuse Policy – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained the need to adopt this policy is due to a request from the state’s Attorney General Office. After a detailed discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Kopf to pass on this till next week with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed.

15. Approve a one-time severance of one acre from a 7.923-acre tract on South FM 898 in Whitewright –Development Services Director (Pct 1): Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins reported everything needed to be done for this to be approved had been completed and recommended approval. Commissioner McQueen made the motion to approve noting the property ID# of 72827 with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed.

16. Approve Interlocal Contract with the Town of Windom for Road Maintenance – Commissioner Precinct 4: Commissioner Kopf explained how this was an agreement with the small cities in his area. Judge Cunningham clarified how this was an agreement to help with the cities’ roads at the county’s discretion. After discussion on how this agreement was the same as the one for Dodd City mentioned in item 17, a motion was made by Commissioner Kopf to approve the agreement for both Windom and Dodd City. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McQueen and the motion passed.

17. Approve Interlocal Contract with Dodd City for Road Maintenance - Commissioner Precinct 4: See item 16.

18. Approve placing Fannin County restaurant and food service scores by the Registered Sanitarian on the County website – County Judge: Judge Cunningham discussed how other counties publish information on the conditions of restaurants in their counties and how this practice provides vital information for diners. It was noted that the information will be on the county’s website under the food section with Fannin County Registered Sanitarian Amanda Brogdon being over its execution. Before a motion was made, a citizen of Bonham requested the county to be careful to explain any acronyms as some are difficult to decipher. A motion was then made by Commissioner McQueen to approve with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed.

19. Discussion and possible action regarding Potential Change Order #001 from Crossland for Abatement of Concealed Mastic at the Fannin County Justice Center; $42,234.00 – County Judge: Judge Cunningham explained how this was the first change order for the Justice Center noting he had expected the amount to be lower and speculated about going out for other

bids before commenting that “though not happy with it, I do want the project to move forward.” He then noted that any possible savings from other bids in his opinion would probably not be worth the time delay involved. A lengthy and at times contentious discussion then ensued about why this was needed, if other parties were possibly responsible and the difficulties involved in dealing with various contractors. Differing opinions were expressed about how this matter should be handled that included Commissioner Self asking the judge if the county should possibly seek payment from the previous owner of the building for the removal of asbestos not previously removed; whether it was a mistake or not for the county to have taken possession of the building before all asbestos had been removed; and what possible negative consequences could come about by certain decisions. Bonham citizen, Tom Turner, spoke to ask that decisions not be made which would delay this project going forward. After more dissenting discussion a motion was made to pass on this till next week by Commissioner McQueen, seconded by Commissioner Self and the motion passed.

20. Accept or deny bids for District Court Security Services – Purchasing Agent: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Edwina Lane explained why the lowest bid received on this did not have credible references with Judge Cunningham adding the background check on the company did not “pan out” and justified the rejection of the lowest bid company. After more discussion about the other two candidates a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to choose North Texas Landmark Security’s bid for an unarmed guard with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed.

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.

21. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: Passed on.

22. Courthouse repairs and litigation - County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted that one of the contractors the county was about to sue had asked for a delay of 90 days with the suit to give them time to get repairs done.

23. Justice Center - County Judge: Covered in agenda 19

24. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Judge Cunningham touched on possible revenue coming from actions with the Multi-Purpose Center.

25. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Passed on.

26. Fannin County road issues - County Judge: Passed on.

27. Discussion regarding 04/08/2024 Solar Eclipse planning – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on how this is gearing up to be a big event and noted discussion might be needed regarding the possibility of closing non-essential county offices as there will be many people downtown on that Monday and what emergency personnel will be needed to be

on hand.

28. Discussion regarding solar and wind farms – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on windmill activity happening in Lamar County before commenting on the effort by some to have windmills in Fannin County noting how he has turned down requests for tax abatements. He also discussed the absence of benefits to Fannin County the structures bring as well as the problems they create that include but are not limited to lawsuits between neighboring landowners. He concluded by noting he is not in favor of them being in Fannin County.

EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

IF NEEDED:

29. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney –County Judge: Not needed.

30. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues –County Judge: See 29.

31. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session(s) - County Judge: See 29.

COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:

32. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen commented on a recent meeting with TxDOT regarding county road signs and noted more will be known by the end of June if the county will get assistance from one of their programs. He thanked everyone for their attendance.

Commissioner Self touched on some previous comments made and agreed with the judge that things can get heated when you’re backing up your beliefs. He encouraged everyone to be informed and get out and vote before noting he was glad early voting was brought up in public forum and wished all a good week.

Commissioner Kopf thanked the people from the food pantry for coming in and for their presentation.

Judge Cunningham commented on the unquestionable virtue of feeding the poor before urging the citizenry to question political candidates regarding their stance on important current issues. He noted he does not take part in early voting to have access to the most up to date news before placing his vote. He stated that as a sitting judge he can’t endorse candidates but will say a candidate’s transparency, sharing of agendas and explaining in detail what they believe is important as too knowing what plans they have should they get into office, is important. He concluded by offering that there are no bad questions except those that go unasked. He then thanked all for their attendance, wished God’s blessings on all and asked forgiveness for his zealousness.

33. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Link to Commissioners Court meetings: https://www.co.fannin. tx.us/page/fannin. CommissionersCourt. Recordings

Elect KYLE SHAW For Judge

I Believe In:

• An efficient working relationship with the commissioner’s court to end the practice of dictating the Court’s budget through court orders.

• Honesty and fairness with my decisions based on the law and facts presented.

• Harsh penalties for manufacturing, delivery or distribution of Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs and controlled substances.

• Lengthy sentences for those convicted of sexual abuse of children.

• Extensive use of programs and accommodations for accused mentally ill offenders including those self-medicating mental health issues with street drugs. This includes housing, treatment and prescription medications.

• Use of specialty courts such as Veteran’s Court, Mental Health Court and Drug Court to pinpoint specific needs of offenders with the goals of avoiding recidivism and protecting the community.

• Swift justice for those involved in human trafficking.

• Significant punishment for adult offenders convicted of selling or providing drugs to children.

• When appropriate, the use of Youthful and first-time offender programs for instance, Pretrial Diversion or Intervention and Conditional Dismissals with the goals of reduction in recidivism and when appropriate expunge criminal records.

• Working diligently with the district attorney’s office, the county court at law and law enforcement to reduce the jail population through speedy trials.

• On a case-by-case basis, favor manageable bond amounts and pretrial release of accused offenders awaiting trial who do not pose a flight risk or risk to the community.

• Efficient and timely disposition of family and civil law cases keeping in mind the specific needs of the individual parties and the children of divorce cases.

Proudly Endorsed by

Richard Glaser, Fannin County Criminal District Attorney

Mark Johnson, Fannin County Sheriff

A.J. Self, Precinct Two - Fannin County Commissioner

Noel Nixon, Mayor Pro-Tem City of Leonard

I am honored to receive the endorsement of current Fannin County Criminal District Attorney Richard Glaser.

“The Criminal District Attorney is one of the most powerful elected offices in any county. The District Attorney determines who will be prosecuted and for what charge. Because of this, the honesty, integrity, and credibility of a candidate must be impeccable. The possibility of the ”good ole boy” network, operating through the District Attorney, must be eliminated completely.

• Jessica Arnold’s exemplary and highly skilled knowledge of the law, her trustworthiness, and her freedom from political connections born from decades of living in a community, assures us we will have an honest and professional elected official making the most crucial decision in the interest of Fannin County.

• Jessica Arnold came to this county from Hood County, where she won every jury trial she conducted as Assistant District Attorney.

• Ms. Arnold has extensive experience in the courtroom in Fannin County where she has successfully disposed of scores of felony cases. Ms. Arnold, as a member of the Child Advocacy Center’s multi-disciplinary team, specializes in child victim cases, but has also successfully disposed of a large variety of felonies including assaults, drug possession, fraud, credit card abuse, and more.

• Ms. Arnold brings energy, expectations of a bright future for Fannin County, and a fresh approach that can only come from a young professional who is extremely well versed in the new digital age and understands the complex cultural changes coming to this county.

I am convinced that Jessica Arnold’s experience and expertise as a dedicated Assistant District Attorney identifies her, inarguably, as the superior candidate to be the next Fannin County Criminal District Attorney.”

Richard Glaser, Fannin County Criminal District Attorney

Fannin County First!

GARY TUCKER for Commissioner PCT 3

After raising a family and selling software for 25 years, I moved to Telephone. After only three years I knew I wouldn’t be able to go back and moved my whole world to Fannin County.

I have 25 years of being assigned a geographic territory and producing millions of dollars of revenue including here in Fannin County. The resources we have, two lakes, several downtown areas, a sportsman’s paradise. I was born in Louisiana and we have a sportsman’s paradise right here in Fannin County!

Fannin County offers the best places for a business to succeed. Businesses that will employ long-term, benefits, and retirement types of jobs. I promise to use every bit of my experience to ensure Fannin County comes first and let our resources start paying us back.

We can’t afford to wait because our value is peaking. We do not need more “Yes” men!

Let’s get excited about the value of our resources and let them start working for us.

Fannin County First!

• Increase Revenue

• Improve & Maintain Roads

• Preserve the Integrity of our Resources

• Better Infrastructure, Better Emergency Resources

• 25 years of proven, geographical revenue producing experience, including here in Fannin County.

• I understand past sacrifices and negotiations that did not have FANNIN COUNTY FIRST!

• I promise to predict, generate and produce revenue while maintaining the great job people before us have done.

• I will be more proactive rather than reactive.

Re-Elect

Dale McQueen

Fannin County Commissioner, Precinct One

Appointed 5 months ago by Fannin County Judge, Newt Cunningham

Accomplishments to Date:

• For first time in years a full team of six dedicated workers for our roads

• Working on all our roads, not just a select few

• New mowing equipment for roads

• Long term fix on CR 2015 – not just throwing money away after each rain

• Many roads that had not been graded in years have been addressed

• Keeping the public informed with weekly articles

• Soliciting feedback on culverts that need work and fixing them

• Proposal implemented to pay our sheriff’s deputies that were losing vacation time

Proven background in our local community to enrich all our citizens’ lives

• Executive Director: The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce for nine years

o Directed hundreds of events to promote our community and businesses

o Finances were online for everyone to see where money came from and went

o Managed the complex concurrently

• Manager: The Fannin County Multipurpose Complex for the past eleven years

o The Complex receives no county or city taxpayer money to operate

o Help support numerous local organizations and charities for free

• Writer: The Fannin County Leader for two years

o Terrific way to learn what is important to the citizens of our community

Projects involved in as an individual on the local level

• Work with a previous county judge to balance the budget

• The Bonham Animal Shelter

• The Open Arms Shelter in Bonham

I am asking for your vote during early voting and on March 5th so we can continue with our slogan “On the Road to Recovery” for Precinct One. I have just started on what we can accomplish and based on my past proven experience in our community I can assure you we will complete the process.

VOTE FOR DALE MCQUEEN, FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT ONE

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I am John Skotnik and I am asking you to elect me to be your next Criminal District Attorney March 5, 2024 in the Republican primary.

I want to continue to serve and will use my experience, wisdom, and energy to reshape the Criminal District Attorney’s Office to dramatically increase the successful trial prosecution of violent criminals, especially child molesters to keep the citizens and children of Fannin County safer.

Please vote for me on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Early voting continues through Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Roy V. Floyd Community Center (Armory) near Trade Days.

My background:

• Proud Air Force veteran

• Raised my family in Fannin County since 1987

• Attorney for over 35 years – Texas Tech grad

• Over 35 years in Criminal Justice

• Tried every kind of felony and misdemeanor

• Served over 4 years as assistant district attorney in Fannin County

• Judge for over 20 years disposing of 20,000 cases

• Magistrate for over 20 years dealing with warrants, arrests, setting bonds, along with bond conditions to protect community and protective orders for victims.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Pol. Ad. Paid for by Skotnik Campaign – Mary Jo Ransom Treasurer

Can You Trust a Man Who is Loose with the Truth? Let’s Check

Candidate Says: “In my four years as an assistant district attorney” “I will make you safe using my energy and experience in the Criminal District Attorney’s Office”

Facts:

Public:

There is only one local candidate for Criminal District Attorney, Jessica Arnold, who has ever worked in a Criminal District Attorney’s Office. The Fannin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office was created by the Legislature in 2007 through my efforts with the then Commissioners and our State Representative Larry Phillips.

Do you feel comfortable with a candidate who doesn’t know the difference between County Attorney, a District Attorney, and a Criminal District Attorney?

Candidate Says: “I did the legal work to incorporate the Multi-Purpose Complex.”

Fact:

This is a mess. The Commissioners have been trying to locate documents and straighten out the documented history of the Multi-Purpose Complex for over a year

Candidate Says: “I was also responsible for all aspects of representing and dealing with the Commissioners Court and all other county agencies and departments.”

Fact:

His representation got Fannin County sued over the planned jail site in the 90’s. He tried to locate it in someone’s back yard. County Attorney Jim Moss hired me in December of 1999 with the sole duty to keep the Commissioners out of trouble. I did that after he abandoned the candidate in his last year in office. After that the Commissioners saw my value and hired me as their legal advisor separate from the COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. I performed in that capacity until the voters in 2004 honored me by electing me as COUNTY ATTORNEY. I brought back to that office the legal administrative role and saved taxpayer dollars.

Unfair and unwarranted attacks on our office and criminal justice system are destructive to the fair and effective administration of justice. It is especially egregious when it is misrepresenting the true facts as being done by one candidate who wants a prestigious job. This candidate’s main experience the past 15 plus years has been traffic tickets and truancy. The latest of which has the Bonham area agencies responding to the complaint filed with the Department of Justice based on the candidate’s conduct as Municipal Attorney with Bonham Independent School District (as reported by the Herald Democrat, the Observer and Texas Tribune.) I just learned this candidate abandoned Bonham Independent School District six months ago and declined to continue their truancy programs of many years because he didn’t have a clerk to help him.

law as is required. Included herein is the candidate’s email response of October 2, 2023 acknowledging he understands the law but lacks staff. Really!?! We are talking about a 1- to 3-page affidavit and he blamed the city for “not providing staff or much else along that line.” It’s your job!!!

I refer you to the following statues that set out the Duties and Responsibilities: Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Article 14.06, Article 15.17 and Article 15.26.

The arrest warrant, and any affidavit presented to the magistrate in support of the issuance of the warrant, is public information, and beginning immediately when the warrant is executed the magistrate’s clerk (Office of Municipal Court –added for clarification) shall make a copy of the warrant and the affidavit available to public inspection in the clerk’s office during normal business hours. A person may request the clerk to provide copies of the warrant and affidavit on payment of the cost of providing the copies.

We all have staffing issues. The Sheriff, Commissioners, County offices, and Police Departments all have staffing issues. Do the job entrusted like we all do! If the candidate can’t handle or deal with your small office traffic tickets and truancy, how can he handle the largest law office in Fannin County?

I support and will vote for Jessica Arnold who has extensive felony trial experience to date (not someone who has been lacking felony trials in 20 years). Both Kyle Shaw and Jessica Arnold will do a great job for Fannin County and I urge you to join me and vote for them beginning February 20th - March 1st or March 5th.

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EMPOWER is a child welfare collaborative and the Community-Based Care (CBC) contractor in Metroplex East, a nine county area that includes Dallas, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis and Navarro counties in North Texas.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

EMPOWER was awarded the CBC contract by the State of Texas for Metroplex East and is currently under Phase 1 of the contract which started on September 1, 2023, giving EMPOWER the ability to start managing child placement services. EMPOWER is slated to take over all case management services this spring.

residential treatment, behavioral health, and independent living services in Texas. Additionally, TFI has helped transform the state’s child welfare system as a Single Source Continuum Contractor for CommunityBased Care (CBC).

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of James Randy McBroom, Deceased, were issued on February 7, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13247, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Dana Jo McBroom.

c/o: Michael S. Evans

Attorney at Law 308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024.

The collaborative of EMPOWER is led by Texas Family Initiative and is supported by local providers in North Texas including CK Family Services, Jonathan’s Place, The Bair Foundation and Pathways Youth and Family Services, all focused on meeting the unique needs of Texas children and families.

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CK Family Services: Founded in Region 3, CK Family Services has served the children and families of Texas for more than two decades. They provide behavioral health services, treatment foster care, professional home-based care, traditional foster care, adoption, post adoption, and family assessment services in Region and across the state.

newborns. Jonathan’s Place offers a continuum of care by way of seven programs, which address the vital needs of children and young adults ages newborn to 23: The Emergency Shelter, Girls Residential Therapeutic program, RESET Sex Trafficking program, newStabilization and Assessment Center, Therapeutic & Treatment Foster Care and Adoption program, Transitional Living program, and Safe Place runaway prevention program.

it serves have experienced abuse, trauma and neglect. They are located in Dallas and throughout the state providing hope, stability and support to families in crisis.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

The Bair Foundation:

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Jonathan’s Place:

Attorney for Dana Jo McBroom

For 31 years, Jonathan’s Place has cared for the abused, abandoned, and neglected children, teens, and young adults in the Dallas Metroplex. Jonathan’s Place opened as the first licensed foster group home in the State of Texas serving children under the age of 11, including

State Bar No.: 24057841 308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

The Bair Foundation is a leading national treatment foster care provider in 9 states. For over 50 years, the Christian foster care agency has provided prevention, traditional foster care, therapeutic foster care, treatment foster care, adoption, kinship and behavioral health services for over 250,000 children.

Because The Bair Foundation is a therapeutic foster care agency, many of the youth

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Mark Edward Bewley, Deceased, were issued on February 5, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13267, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Jordon Triplett.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF RFP

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed proposals for the following:

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

The partners each support EMPOWER and children and families in the Metroplex East region by providing services including: Case management, Adoption, Behavioral health, Residential treatment, Independent living, Post adoption, Family assessment.

More information about each provider is below.

c/o: Michael S. Evans

If you have interest in learning more about the partnership between the organizations and EMPOWER or the services they provide, please let me know and I will coordinate an interview with a spokesperson for EMPOWER or any of the following organizations.

Attorney at Law 308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

1) Real Estate Brokerage Services

Specifications may be obtained from:

Lane Fannin County Purchasing 101 E.

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Rayburn Dr. Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418 elane@fanninco.net

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Jordon Triplett State Bar No.: 24057841

Texas Family Initiative (TFI Texas):

Texas Family Initiative LLC (TFI) has a long and successful history of providing case management, adoption,

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Sealed proposals must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent Office before 3 p.m., March 7, 2024, or said proposals will not be considered. Proposals shall be opened on March 7, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313, Bonham, TX 75418.

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Rhonda Susan Reynolds, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13274, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Ronald Thomas Reynolds.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Michael S. Evans

Attorney at Law

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Ronald Thomas Reynolds

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

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Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Glenn Otis Emerton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13276, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: John Skotnik.

Pathways: Pathways seeks to transform the lives of individuals and families it serves and, in turn, transform the communities where people live and raise their families. For more than 30 years, Pathways has provided foster care and adoption service, residential care, and behavioral health services to thousands of children and families across Texas. Pathways has offices in Dallas, Abilene, Austin, Houston, Kerrville, Mountain Home, and San Antonio.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: John Skotnik

Attorney at Law P.O. Box 727 Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Kim Reagan & Brad Reagan

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

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Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Marty Clinton Hampton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13193, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: William Colt Hocker.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Michael S. Evans

Attorney at Law 308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for William Colt Hocker

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Outpouring of Support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' Program

AUSTIN — Today, Texas

Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB)

Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. applauds the incredible outpouring of support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' program from across Texas and the nation. In total, the residents at VLB's nine Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH) received approximately

16,300 Valentine's Day cards. "This year, the residents of VLB's Texas State Veterans Homes received more Valentine's Day cards than ever before through our 'Valentines for Vets' campaign in a stunning display of support for our courageous Texas Veterans," said Commissioner Buckingham. "The over 16,000 cards are more than just Valentine's

Day presents— they are thousands of reminders for our Veterans that their communities care deeply for them and appreciate their sacrifices. I look forward to seeing the future growth of our 'Valentines for Vets' program and how it will continue to impact the lives of Texas Veterans."

The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home received

Fannin County Leader deadline is Thursday at 3pm!

Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today

10,000 cards and the Veterans who reside at this home expressed their sincere gratitude. U.S. Navy Veteran, and Watkins-Logan TSVH resident, Kenneth Wise told the visiting KLTV News crew that, "It really makes you feel good that somebody’s thinking about you."

Call or Text 911 for Emergency Help Cooke, Fannin & Grayson Counties

Getting mad at your hair is a whole different kind of angry.

Fannin County Family Crisis Center 903-583-7694

24 Hour Hotline 903-583-7000

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise permit by Kwik Chek Food Stores, Inc. dba TXB 5, to be located at 2255 North Hwy 121, Bonham, Fannin, Texas 75418. Officers of said corporation are Dona Kay Dotson (Secretary) and Kevin Noel Smartt (President).

CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS

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REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

PRIMARY DEPOSITORY BANK SERVICES

The City of Bonham, Texas is soliciting sealed applications from eligible and qualified financial institutions with a physical location within the City’s municipal boundaries to provide primary Depository Bank Services. Sealed applications will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the City of Bonham City Hall, Attention: Sarah Osburn, Director of Administrative Services, 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 with applications to be opened at 2:00 p.m. on this date at this location.

All prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory pre-application conference in the City of Bonham City Hall, Council Chambers, 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024. Questions regarding the RFA should be directed in writing via email to Sarah Osburn, Director of Administrative Services, at sosburn@cityofbonham.org

The award of the Depository Bank Services contract is scheduled for consideration by the City Council of Bonham at its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the City of Bonham, Council Chambers, 514 Chestnut Street, Boham, TX 75418.

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The HOPE Program Recycle!

The HOPE Program provides local GED classes at NO COST.

FREE!

How do we do it you ask?

This is possible due to the donations and support from our community.

Our Recycling Fundraiser is

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Meals

Just ONE HOUR of your

Call 903-583-8573

210 E 6th St, Bonham Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are!

a Win Win for everyone. Benefiting the people of Fannin County.

The HOPE Program Recycle Old computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, VCR's, DVD's, power tools, medical equipment, audio equipment, electronics, cameras, vacuums, small appliances, sporting goods. Items can be in any condition & do not have to working. Items may be donated any time of the year.

Contact Corey Baker @ 903-583-7446

Make your life, your sermon.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Fannin County will be conducting an on-line auction for the sale of surplus items consisting of:

Firearms

The auction will end at 11:00 AM CST on March 8, 2024.

Rene Bates Auctioneers 972-548-9636

View and bid on items at https://www.renebates.com/ Bidders must be a current FFL holder.

Questions Contact Lt. Frank Deater 903-583-2143

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

The Board of Trustees of the Bonham Independent School District (“BISD”) hereby serves notice that it will accept proposals in response to a Request for Qualifications for External Audit Services to perform our annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

Interested parties may contact Whitney Farris, Chief Financial Officer, at the address below, at Whitney.Farris@BonhamISD,org, or 903-640-9158 to receive a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for External Audit Services, which provides information concerning the requested qualifications, services, and other important information. BISD reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any formalities or irregularities, and to award any or all of this solicitation in the best interest of BISD.

Sealed proposals will be received until: March 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. All proposals received after that time will be returned unopened.

Address: Bonham Independent School District

Attn: Whitney Farris, Chief Financial Officer 1005 Chestnut St. Bonham, TX 75418

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EMPLOYMENT

NOTICE

Part time Position 25 hours a week

Development services & environmental Development Division

Job Title: Administrative assistant

Salary: $13 hr.

Hours: 5 hrs. a day Mon through Friday

Benefits: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays,

Job Requirements: Applicants must be proficient on computer; be friendly and cooperative; and have ability to multi-task, handle pressure and interruptions, possess a strong work ethic and be of good moral character; must have the ability to read and interpret Regulations and apply them fairly.

Duties to include but are not limited to:

Heavy Data Entry, processing permit, scan and archive records. Performing any other clerical duties necessary for the efficient operation of the office Applications with resumes must be submitted to:

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AUCTIONS

STORAGE AUCTION

NOTICE:

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EMPLOYMENT

Healthy, Physically Strong HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Needed to help older, disabled woman clean out cabinets. Must be able to stand on a short ladder.

Low pay, but good way to earn some spending money.

Please call 903.821.4322

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS

HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance.

For more information

Call: 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist

POSITION OPENINGS

B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-583-3597

NOW HIRING!

CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.

“CONSULTANTS”

NEEDED

Work From Home

Returning Calls & Emails No Selling, Commission Income

$8,500.00+ a Month (ptnl.), No Experience, Company Will Train Company Licensing Fee $29.95 / month all inclusive Call Judy (903)505-4699

ESTATE SALE

ESTATE SALE:

210 W. Sam Rayburn Hwy, Ector, TX Friday & Saturday, March 1st & 2nd. *9am - 3pm* Household Items, Furniture.

FARMING

YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS

Specializing in complete pasture care under 50 acres. Services include: pasture mowing, spraying, pasture renovation, discing, planting winter rye, seeding pastures, repair hog damage. Also do dirt work: driveways, building sites, grading for drainage. Experienced fast professional service! Call: 903-271-7394.

FERTILIZED

SQ. BALES OF HAY FOR SALE:

Fertilized haygrazer. Good clean hay. $10.00 per bale, 5 bale minimum. Call: 903-227-2920

FOR SALE

FOR SALE ELECTRIC BED

XL TWIN

$150 OR BEST OFFER

Great if you have a bad back. 903.821.4322

2020 WOLF PUP CAMPER

Heat/AC, TV, Stove, Refrigerator. Shower, Commode, Sleeps 5. Stereo, Solar Panel, Electric Awning. $14,000.00. Call: 903-718-0812

HOUSEKEEPING

THE CLEANING LADY

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

FREE SCRAP METAL PICK UP & HAUL OFF Appliances, Copper, Aluminum, etc. We buy junk cars, farm equipment. No title, okay. Also, 5th Wheel & Gooseneck camper hauling. 903-744-4943

A PAW UP

Helping Animals

In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.

FIREWOOD

FOR SALE: Oak Firewood at Lake Bonham $200 (Split & Ricked)

• Some Hickory & Pecan Price negotiable

• Delivery Availableextra charge

• Also Light Tree

Trimming Available

• Trash Pickup Call Michael 903-227-2196

PETS

Puppies, Golden Retrievers Purebred AKC registered parents. Males and females available. Will be ready for their new home at the end of February. $1000. Please contact us for pictures, visits or more information. 903-870-6151

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR

Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Investor wanted to buy material to build tiny houses. Pays 20% of profit when each house has been sold. Serious calls only. Material only $10-15,000 to build. Selling for $60,000. Papers drawn up by lawyer. 903-328-0227

NEED A CAREGIVER?

$10 hr, cheaper than agengies.

20 years experience. Have many references. Clear background. Local to Fannin County. Call: 580453-1612 to talk to Gina Jones.

BUDGET STUMP REMOVAL

Commercial & Residential Call William 903-820-1036.

FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE

Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, 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.

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503

STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL

Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”

TREES and MÁS

Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Firewood, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903227-6940, 903-227-8369, or 903-486-2868.

PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 45+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE:

3.5 acres, 30 x 40 metal butler building. Property is fenced and cross fenced completely. Building could be made into a barndominium, plumbing and electrical are roughed in with a security system. Address: 501 East of S. Pearl, Trenton, TX 75490. $350,000 or best offer. Call: 214-538-4267

BillBuysHouses.com

Buying homes As Is Since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979

FOR RENT: BONHAM TX Mobile home, 3 BR, 2 bath. Newly updated throughout. $1,600 a month. Call: 214-892-3362

PINE RUN APARTMENTS

Now taking applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903-378-7146.

RENT a STORAGE UNIT in RANDOLPH & BONHAM (Promotions available for online rental) Fully secured, gated storage units/parking lots are available starting at $39.95, Unit size range from 10 x 10 up to 10’ x 22’ at our Randolph & Bonham facilities. Contactless rental

CATHERINE ANN HENKE

Catherine Ann Henke passed away on February 15, 2024 at the age 64. Cat was born June 13, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska to John and Carol Robb. In 1995, while living and working in Phoenix, Arizona she met the love of her life Dan “Hank” Henke. They later moved to Texas and married in 1997. She was a former Sunday School Teacher, banker, fence builder, Sale Barn cook. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her hobbies included baking and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, Hank Henke of Ector; children, Wendy Darnell and John of Savoy, Budger Henke of Talala, Oklahoma, Matthew Trevett of Ector, Daniel Grey of Aubrey, Michael Trevett of Portland, Oregon, Mark Henke and Danika of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and Michael Rowell of Morris, Illinois; grandchildren, Cody Darnell, Mekenna and Willow Trevett, and Brechter Henke; brothers, Dan Robb of Phoenix, Arizona and John Robb of Branson, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Carol Robb.

A memorial will be held at her home on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at 303 Willow Street Ector, Texas 75439. In Lieu of Flowers please contact Wendy Darnell at 903-8157906. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Mullican Little Funeral Home.

ROGER DALE MILLER

Roger Dale Miller, 79, passed away surrounded by his family on February 15, 2024, in Denison, Texas. He was born on July 12, 1944, to John W. Miller and Mildred (Duncan) Miller in San Franciso, California. He attended school in McKinney, Texas. He then went on to join The United States Army in 1966 where he was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He married his sweetheart, Linda Kelley-Miller and shared 22 years together riding many trails and showing horses. In his spare time Roger coached kids in baseball and football. Roger was talented and a hard worker who worked route sales, was an electrician, and retired from work as a guard at the Bonham Prison and Correctional Facility. He was an active member of the Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church in Bonham, Texas. Roger will be remembered by his wife, Linda Miller of Telephone, Texas; son, Johnny Miller and wife, Sandi; daughter, Marlo Grayson and husband, Claudie; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John, and Mildred Miller; brother, Gary Miller; sister, Kathy Edwards; and son Bubba Miller.

The family welcomed guests to a visitation from 2-4 PM, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard, 701 N. Cedar St. Leonard Texas, 75452. A funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Bois D’Arc Cowboy Church, 3375 S. Hwy 121, Bonham Texas, 75418. A private burial was held at Indian Creek Cemetery in Leonard, Texas. Pallbearers for Roger’s service were Brandon Layne, Chance Grayson, Anthony Grigg, Caleb Vass, Steven Miller, Aaron Miller, and Chris Miller.

JOHN PATRICK HENRY

John Patrick Henry, age 57, was born in Dallas, Texas at Baylor Hospital on April 22, 1966. He passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 in Sherman, Texas.

John and his treasured wife, Kimberly, lived in Denison, Texas. He attended Mary Immaculate School and Jesuit Prep School; and graduated from RL Turner High School in Farmers Branch. John worked for Lankford Roofing and Construction, LLC and was an extremely hard worker. He was a loyal friend, wonderful husband, great Dad, and proud Papa. He loved God, his wife and family, the Dallas Cowboys, animals, and nature. He was very funny, smart, had hustle, and could read people well. This is a huge loss for those who know John because of the great love he had for people.

Left to cherish his memory are his best friend and wife, Kimberly Henry (Frazier); his very loved son, Russell Henry of Austin Texas; as well as his beloved stepchildren, Markayla, Makenzie, and Jeremiah Brown. John was loved and adored by his cherished grandkids, Ly-Bertii, Kaysen, Lya and Jaiha Delmast.

He also leaves behind his precious Mom, Dolores “Dodie” O’Brien and loved stepdad, James “Jim” O’Brien of Austin, Texas. John also leaves his sister and friend, Sheila Henry of Austin, Texas, his beloved stepsister, Laura Clanton, of Lindale, Texas, and dear stepbrother, James “Jimmy” O’Brien of Dallas, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Wayne Henry and beloved stepson, Jamarcus Brown. He is praising the Lord and making a joyful noise!

A visitation was held Friday, February 23, 2024 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas from 5-7pm. The celebration of life was held at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at CooperSorrells Funeral Home. Pastor Bradley Hughes presided. Interment followed at Gates Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Charles Patterson, Russell Henry, Chris Frazier, Jeremiah Brown, Chad Lovelace and Ricky Glover. Serving as honorary pallbearer was Sherry Hart.We praise God for the short time we had with John. He has a loving legacy here on earth and eternal life with Jesus. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

OBITUARIES

DOUGLAS NORMAN MCDONALD

Douglas Norman McDonald was born to Norman and Loretta McDonald in Dallas, TX on February 28th 1951. He proudly served his country as a Marine from 1969 to 1973. Doug married Debbie Carr on April 28, 1984. He is survived by his wife Debbie; brothers, Rodger McDonald, Gerald (Kim) McDonald, and one sister, Glynda (Devin) Robertson; daughters, Megan McDonald, Brandi (Mario) Mejia, stepchildren Teri (Hiram) Garza, Crystal McClendon, Justin (Misty) Martin, 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father Norman and wife Estaline, mother Loretta, sister Kay, daughter Tammy, grandson Vincent Bell, nephew Randall, sister-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Jeff Peck and Glen McClendon.

Doug passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Christus Good Shephard Medical Center in Longview, TX. Graveside services were held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Mt Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City. Bro. Kevin Towery officiated.

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

VIVIAN JOYCE CROWSON

Vivian Joyce Crowson was born November 18, 1952, to Doris L. and Emanuel Charles Sylvia, in Orlando, Florida. Vivian was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 18, 2024, in Plano, TX.

Memorial services for Rev. Crowson were held Friday, February 23, 2024, at McKenzie United Methodist Church in Honey Grove, TX, beginning at 2:00pm. Rev. Tami Gallaway presided.

After graduating from Miami Jackson High School in 1970, Vivian served her country in the United States Army. While serving in Italy she met the love of her life Richard Baxter Crowson III who was serving in the Air Force. The couple married in Pisa, Italy on June 23, 1978.

Vivian graduated with her bachelor’s from East Texas State University and later received her Master of Divinity from Brite University. She went on to work at Rockwell Int. and EDS. While working at EDS she enjoyed participating in Toast Masters which helped her with her public speaking. In 1998 Vivian entered Ministry serving for Dallas Childrens hospital as Chaplain for a year and went on to serve in several churches for 26 years. After her retirement Rev. Crowson continued to be active at McKenzie United Methodist Church, helping with Shepherd’s Supper, and singing in the choir. Vivian enjoyed spending her free time being able to knit and was even a member of a knitting club that met once a month.

Rev. Vivian Crowson is survived by her husband Richard Crowson III of the home, daughter Julia Viscito and husband Chris of Little Elm, TX, son Richard B Crowson IV of Honey Grove, TX, grandchildren; Lilly and Sophia, sisters; Louise Mincey and husband Clarence, Myra Randall and husband Dave, and Inez Clayton, brothers; Vernon R Sylvia and wife Linda, David Clayton and wife Shirley, Ralph Clayton and wife Shirley, and Willie Clayton, special cousin Joan Hope, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Rev. Crowson is preceded in death by her grandmother Ricey Williams who passed away in 1962, Mother Doris L Clayton who passed away in 1996 and brother Emanuel Charles Sylvia in 2005. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com

Joseph Douglas Daly age 80 of Honey Grove, TX passed away Monday February 19, 2024, at VA Medical Center in Dallas, TX.

A graveside service was held for Mr. Daly at Restland Cemetery in Roxton, TX, on Friday February 23, 2024, beginning at 10:00am. Joshua Daly presided.

Jospeh was born on May 21, 1943, in Atlanta GA, to Margaret Christine Daly (Wilkinson) and Ignatius Joseph Daly. He grew up in Indiana and graduated in 1961 from Lowell High School in Lowell, IN. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the US Army. While in the Army he met the love of his life, Betty Jane Huiras who was also enlisted in the Army and they married on August 1, 1964. They had two children together, a daughter Michelle in 1966 and a son Joshua in 1972.

Joseph attended Indiana University and pursued a lifelong career in the banking industry. Joseph was an athlete and avid sports fan; he especially enjoyed his beloved Chicago teams. The family has lots of good memories attending baseball games together over the years, some of the most fun was while attending the Chicago Cubs while Harry Caray was broadcasting. Joseph participated in many sports in his lifetime, even winning several golf tournaments.

Joseph loved to coach little league teams and was a member of the Lions Club for several years. Joseph will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa and for his corny “dad joke” humor.

Joseph is survived by his daughter, Michelle Welch and husband Tim, a son, Joshua Daly and wife Karen, grandchildren; Jeremiah Welch and wife Kaitlyn, and Savannah Welch, great-grandchildren; Abilene Welch and Josie Welch, brothers; Daryl Fraley and wife Jan, Allen Fraley and wife Sandy, Martin Fraley and wife Robin, sister; Sharron Turbyfill and husband Bruce, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by wife Betty Daly, mother; Margaret Lundquist, and father; Ignatius Daly. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com

Estate Cause No. to: Dana administered are prescribed

Notice

persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Dana Jo McBroom

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Glenn Otis Emerton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13276, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: John Skotnik.

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Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 727

Bonham, Texas 75418

for the Cause Texas, to:

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Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Mark Edward Bewley, Deceased, were issued on February 5, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13267, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Jordon Triplett.

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All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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c/o: Michael S. Evans

Attorney at Law 308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

A hearing shall be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024, in the Trenton City Hall Council Chambers, 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, Texas, 75490. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan under which an impact fee may be imposed. Any member of the public has the right to appear at the hearing and present evidence for or against the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan. The land use assumptions and capital improvements plan may be inspected at the Office of the City Secretary at Trenton City Hall during regular business hours. 2/27/24 10/17/23

Attorney for Jordon Triplett

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of James Randy McBroom, Deceased, were issued on February 7, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13247, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Dana Jo McBroom.

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Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Glenn Otis Emerton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13276, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: John Skotnik.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Rhonda Susan Reynolds, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13274, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Ronald Thomas Reynolds.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Michael S. Evans

c/o: John Skotnik

Attorney at Law

Attorney at Law

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

c/o: Michael S. Evans

P.O. Box 727 Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024.

Attorney at Law 308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Dana Jo McBroom

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Kim Reagan & Brad Reagan

State Bar No.: 24057841

Michael S. Evans

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Attorney for Ronald Thomas Reynolds

State Bar No.: 24057841

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

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Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

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E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Kim Reagan & Brad Reagan

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

We are currently looking for smiling faces who have a passion for working with children. Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma. Apply in person.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Marty Clinton Hampton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13193, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: William Colt Hocker.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

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Attorney for William Colt Hocker

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Glenn Otis Emerton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13276, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: John Skotnik.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Sunday February 25 Noon - 6pm

Attorney for Kim Reagan & Brad Reagan

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

2/27/24

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Marty Clinton Hampton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13193, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: William Colt Hocker.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of James Randy McBroom, Deceased, were issued on February 7, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13247, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Dana Jo McBroom.

persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 DATED the 16th day of February, 2024.. /S/ Michael S. Evans Michael S. Evans Attorney for Jordon Triplett State Bar No.: 24057841 308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 Telephone: (903) 640-4300 Facsimile: (903) 640-4344 E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Michael S. Evans

c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law

Attorney at Law

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024.

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Dana Jo McBroom

Attorney for William Colt Hocker

State Bar No.: 24057841

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

fannin.lawyer@gmail.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Mark Edward Bewley, Deceased, were issued on February 5, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13267, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Jordon Triplett.

2/27/24

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Marty Clinton Hampton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13193, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: William Colt Hocker.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Glenn Otis Emerton, Deceased, were issued on January 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2023-13276, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: John Skotnik.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: John Skotnik

c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law

Attorney at Law P.O. Box 727 Bonham, Texas 75418

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

DATED the 16th day of February, 2024..

/S/ Michael S. Evans

/S/ Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for William Colt Hocker

Attorney for Kim Reagan & Brad Reagan

24057841

State Bar No.: 24057841

308

308 N. Center Street

Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

(903) 640-4344

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com