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charge to victims of child abuse. Bidding will be online starting at

9 am and ending at 5:30 pm on Thursday, April 6. Winners can pick up their goodies at the center on Thursday evening from 5:30 –

7:00 pm or Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. This will be a great way to pick up some sweet, homemade treats for any family

gatherings planned for the Easter weekend. Anyone wishing to donate baked goods should contact Amira, Kesly or Sandy at (903) 583-4339 or info@fanninccc.org. The bidding link will be posted on the center’s website at www.FanninCCC. org and social media pages.

Friday, April 14 is Go Blue Day in Texas. It is a day to wear blue in honor or memory of victims of child abuse. The center has blue shirts available for purchase, but any blue shirt will do. The link to the online store is available on the center’s website www.FanninCCC.org and social media pages. Shirts must be purchase by 3 pm on March 28 and will be available for pick up at the Center by April 4, in time for Go Blue Day. Shirts can be also shipped for a fee.

On Thursday, April 27 the center will be hosting a 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Complex in Bonham. Doors will open at 6 pm. The evening will include a catered dinner, guest speaker Jenna Quinn and awards. As a survivor who benefited from the services of a Children’s Advocacy Center, Jenna Quinn was first asked to speak in public and share her testimony as a young teenager. Since then, she has pioneered the national child sexual abuse prevention movement since 2004. She is also an author, TED speaker, trainer, and the namesake of Jenna’s Law legislation on the state and federal level. Tickets and tables will go on sale soon. Information will be available soon on the center’s website and social media pages Blue Sunday is April 30. This is a day for faith communities to say prayers for victims of child abuse as well as the professionals and volunteers who serve these young victims. Ideas and free resources are available at www.BlueSunday. org.

The Fannin County Children’s Center’s mission is promoting safety and improving the lives of abused and neglected children. The center started serving children in 1993 with the CASA program. In 1999, the Children’s Advocacy Center was started. Over the last 30 years, other programs and services have been added to better serve victims of child abuse and to prevent abuse. To learn more, go to www.FanninCCC.org or call (903) 583-4339.

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Prayer for Fannin County

If you would like to join others in regular prayer for Fannin County, you are Welcome: 2nd Tues., 3rd Tues., 4th Tues., 5th Tues. @ Noon. Bonham Historic Depot, 1 N. Center Street, Bonham. For more info: Text Sharon Terry, 903-227-3834.

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Creative Arts Center hosts St Patrick’s Open Mic Night & Pub Trivia!

Press Release - On Friday March 17 at 6:00pm, join us at the Creative Arts Center at 200 W 5th St. Bonham, TX for a special Pub Trivia edition of Open Mic Night & Potluck to celebrate St Patrick’s Day! Guests can compete as individuals or as teams, and a trophy will go to the winner!

We will have a Potato-themed Potluck, and creative contributions are encouraged! BYOB is welcome. $10.00 per person, suggested donation. Please consider making a

Volunteers Wanted

To support activities at the City of Bonham Senior Citizens Center. Become a member of the Friends of Bonham Senior Citizens Center and use your talents to support programs at the Senior Center. For information text Rich at 214-7389975.

Submitted by Rich Summers, President

Friends of the Bonham Senior Citizens Center 214-738-9975 Fax: 903-449-4404 rlsummers@reagan.com

Meetings 3rd Saturday, 6 pm at the Center.

Our “Letter to the Editor” section is composed of letters submitted to The Fannin County Leader by our readers. The views expressed in these letters are not necessarily the views of The Fannin County Leader. Political letters must be paid for, in advance. To submit a letter, please e-mail fcleditor2020@gmail. com. It is our goal to be fair and neutral relating to political issues. We welcome Letters to the Editor on topics that would be of concern and interest to the community. The decision to publish is left to the Editor and Management.

tax-deductible monetary contribution to the Creative Arts Center, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the arts to Fannin County and surrounding areas. Providing free art lessons and education for children and teens of our community. We appreciate your support!

For more information or if you wish to perform at our Open Mic Night, please call 903-640-2196 or email BonArtCenter@gmail.com

Letter to the Editor

I am a native of Bonham and a 1976 graduate of Bonham High School, with the fourth generation of my family currently carrying on the proud Warrior tradition. On May 6, I will vote “YES” for the third time in the Bonham ISD school bond election. My primary motivation for supporting this school bond is the safety and security of our students.

Sadly, we no longer live in the era of Andy and Opie, Wally and the Beaver. Our school administrators must focus on safety and security every day. Portable buildings at the Finley Oates campus, a detached lunchroom a significant distance away from the main L. H. Rather building, Junior High band classes held across the street at I. W. Evans Elementary - all make our students extremely vulnerable. A redesigned junior high campus allowing all classes and activities to take place under one roof will make it easier to defend our students from those who might attempt to harm them as well as to protect them from the elements.

We know that the 1978 portion of the L. H. Rather building cannot be successfully renovated to avoid the flooding that has occurred throughout the life of that structure. Even if we could magically fix those issues that still would not address the safety and security concerns of our students needing to travel between various buildings throughout the day. Please make voting in this school bond election a priority! Join me in voting “YES” for the safety and security of our students and faculty on May 6. Early voting begins April 24.

Respectfully,

Cindy Godbey

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Fannin County Commissioners Court – Next Meeting, March 21st

5/3/22

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 8:52 a.m., a Special Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. After establishing Quorum with all County Commissioners and himself present, Judge Cunningham read the agenda item and noted the meeting was for comments to be heard.

2. Hear comments regarding Belle Vie change in zoning application from A&R Agriculture and Ranching District to PD, Planned Development for Phases 1A and 1B; 29.67 acres on FM 1396 in Precinct 3, Property ID#s 126987, 79950, and 79951: Nathan Norris, Chief Designer of Belle Vie and Founding Principal of CityBuilding Partnership, who attended the meeting via zoom, gave a 54 slide, slideshow presentation (which can be viewed at co.fannin.tx.us/nathannorris) depicting the proposed designs of a resort style village community dubbed “Belle Vie on Bois d’Arc Lake.” During his presentation Mr. Norris described the vision for the project often referencing comparable previously built communities. A dis-

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cussion ensued afterwards that touched on commercial/ planned development zoning issues, road issues, drainage issues and future sewage water issues. Judge Cunningham affirmed his understanding that the county would not be asked to take over the maintenance of the roads built in this development. Bonham resident Rusty Deats questioned how many roads would be in the build and brought up water drainage issues which led to a discussion of sewage issues with Judge Cunningham noting that NTWD and the Texas Environmental Commission will be watching over the permitting required for the project to progress. Windom resident Mike Nejtek spoke to advise commitments be put in writing to which Judge Cunningham concurred stating, “good contracts make good business partners.”

3. Adjourn: Meeting was adjourned at 9:31 a.m. On the same day, Judge Cunningham called to order at 9:31 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Commissioners Court. After Quorum was noted, Invocation was led by Fannin County Treasurer David Woodson with Pledges being led by Judge Cunningham. There were no Introductions.

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5. Public Forum: Fannin County Network Administrator Dustin Morrow spoke to describe the new sound system debuting in today’s court. Afterwards, Telephone resident Sarah Richardson gave examples of abandoned roads being on current Fannin County maps in order to highlight to the court, the importance of the county relaying accurate “active road” information to the entities who make county maps.

6. Report of monies received by the Fannin County District Clerk’s office for February 2023; $22,014.27 – County Judge for District Clerk: Informational only.

7. Report of monies collected by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for February 2023; $4,602.00 – County Judge (for JP1): Information only.

8. Report of monies collected by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office for February 2023; $12,167.20 – County Judge (for JP3): Informational only.

9. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendation from the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission for approval of the Belle Vie change in zoning application for Phase 1A and

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Phase1B from A&R Agriculture and Ranching district to PD, Planned Development; 29.67 acres on FM 1396 in Precinct 3, Property ID#s 126987, 79950, and 79951 – County Judge: A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve the zoning change with Judge Cunningham adding an amendment that the approval be subject to provisions discussed during the previous hearing. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion with the amendment and the motion

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of acreage that is owned by the water district for acreage owned by the Forest Service. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding previously discussed zoning issues which prompted a more detailed explanation from Mr. Janeway that included a description of approximately 315 of the acres received from the Forest Service being under water.

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Peter writes about our adversary and his desire to devour. We are warned to “be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). The devil is the enemy, and he desires to devour ‘the home.’

We must first realize the sanctity of marriage. We are informed that “Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge”

(Hebrews 13:4). Jesus taught that marriage is for one man and one woman for life. “He which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath

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joined together, let not man put asunder” (Matthew 19:4-6). Every wicked action designed by the devil is for the destruction of the home. Paul reminds us that “the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 6:9-10) and each one listed in this passage destroys a godly home. We must also realize the blessings of children. The psalmist records “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward” (Psalms 127:3). It is sad that so many view children as a hinderance and not a blessing. Families need to be aware that materialism can ruin the home. We are to provide for our children and not to be selfish with our provisions. Paul

wrote to Timothy that “if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel” (1 Timothy 5:8). Fathers are told, “provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). Children are to be taught the ways of the Lord.

We must defend our homes again the wiles of the devil. Paul wrote, “whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8), we must think on and teach these things. James points out, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).

Sunday Morning Retake “We Are Not Saved By Accident”

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Paul wrote to the church at Corinth in 2 Corinthians 10:14-16, “For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:

Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of

things made ready to our hand.” Whether it’s where we work, the grocery store, or even in our own neighborhood, it is still a mission field. People might ignore us at times, but if we sow the seed, it will be worth our efforts. Recently I watched a video of a concert by a quartet called Perfect Heart from 1998. Their tenor singer at the time was Garry Shepherd. You might remember him from his time spent with the Kingsmen from 1983-1993. When he gave his testimony, he said something that stuck out in my mind, and it’s very true. He said, “We don’t get to the Kingdom of

Fannin County

Assembly of God

First Assembly of God, Bonham 1650 N. Center Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5883

Baptist

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

Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 North of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750

God by accident. Somebody has helped us get there. Somebody touched Heaven on our behalf.” That person for him was his grandmother.

That person for me was Bro. Charles McClure, a man who came to our church to do our VBS every year when I was a child. I remember going to the altar that night, and one of the men whom I will never forget, Bro. Sam Newton, led me to the Lord. If we could do that for just one person, then our efforts will not go in vain.

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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) 583-8519

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

Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Baptist

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

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645

Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615

Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 378-7835

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

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

Christian First Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227

Congregational

First Congregational Church-corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914

Episcopal

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 903-583-7112

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

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

Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (214) 728-3549

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

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

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734

Church of Christ

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

Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398

West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-227-2606

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

Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484

Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344

Church of God

Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655

Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007

Nazarene

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

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

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

Pentecostal

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

Presbyterian

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

First Presbyterian Church of Leonard 112 W. Thomas St. Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 989-2771

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

Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124

Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service 11:00 Wednesday @ 7:00

At the conclusion of the discussion, the consensus was reached that this is not a land grab, just a necessary component to the progress of Lake Ralph Hall that the majority of Fannin County and the Forest Service, agree is good for our area. Jo Dahlin, a resident of Ladonia spoke at the podium as a representative of those who signed a petition against this action. Fannin County resident Jainie Bellows spoke to share her opinion and explained why she believes this action is not a land grab.

Commissioner Magness then made the motion to approve the Resolution with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed with Judge Cunningham abstaining from the vote.

11. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC) through the Capital Area Council of Government, its agent, for the SCPDC Software for development services; $260.42 per month, once the software is up and running, to come out of the Development Services Budget – County Judge for Development Ser-

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vices Director: Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins explained the need to replace the current antiquated software system. She advised the new software will benefit citizens as well as herself in the course of her job. After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Lane to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

12. Discussion, consideration and action to reapprove a onetime severance of 2.667 acres from a 5.257-acre tract on South Shore Drive in Bonham; Property ID# 73400- Commissioner Precinct 2: Ms. Hopkins explained how all the necessary requirements for this severance had been met and recommended the reapproval. A motion was made by Commissioner Self to reapprove with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

13. Discussion, consideration and action to renew lease for the 84” Sheeps Foot Roller from ASCO Rentals for one month at $5,500.00 per month

– Commissioner Precinct 2: Commissioner Self described how though this equipment is working well, he will need its use for one more month.

Commissioner Self made the motion to approve the renewal with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion. Before the

vote was taken, a discussion ensued regarding the sensibility of renting as opposed to owning. The motion then passed unanimously.

14. Discussion, consideration and action to approve a two-year contract between Fannin County and Direct Energy Business, LLC d/b/a NRG for energy services for Fannin County facilities – County Judge for County Auditor: Judge Cunningham noted that he had performed some tweaks on this contract and asked if there were any questions. There were none. Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

15. Discussion, consideration and action to renew the Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Service (ARTS) program agreement and have County Judge sign on behalf of the County – County Judge for County Auditor: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple explained this was a mandatory yearly report. Commissioner Lane made the motion to renew with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

16. Discussion, consideration and action to renew the contract with OpenGov for Cartegraph’s Asset and Infrastructure Management Soft-

ware for all county precincts beginning June 1, 2023 for 3 years; $18,342.72 – County Judge for County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained this was the software used by all the commissioners and after satisfaction with it was confirmed, Commissioner Self made the motion to renew with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

17. Discussion, consideration and action regarding soliciting bids for forensic services transportation – County Judge for County Auditor: Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve soliciting bids with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

18. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Auditor

Monthly reports for February 2023 – County Judge for County Auditor: Ms. Whipple gave a report that highlighted the county being a little over $3,000,000 to the positive at the end of January. Commissioner Lane made the motion to approve the report with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

19. Discussion, consideration and action to approve payment of bills – County Judge for County Auditor: After it was noted the bills are online for any’s view, a motion was made, seconded and passed to approve.

Celebrate

21. Discussion regarding Subdivision Policy – County Judge: Fannin County resident Paul Ivey spoke to give his comments on the language contained in the Subdivision Policy. After his comments, Mike Netjek added comments on the statistics of how many people live in HOA communities.

22. Discussion regarding Courthouse repairs – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on Eikon composing a list of items needing attention that should be ready by the next Commissioners Court meeting.

23. Discussion regarding landfills in Fannin County – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted how he is waiting to hear back from Attorney Jim Allison’s office (TAC.) Commissioner Magness agreed that the sooner the court can act on this and the junkyard ordinance matter, the better.

24. Discussion regarding water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Judge Cunningham stated he continues to welcome comments on this issue.

25. Discussion regarding Fannin County road issues – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted discussion will be ongoing regarding this matter.

26. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane stated her appreciation for everyone’s attendance and the good discussion had before commenting on weather damage done to properties.

• Are there things in my life that I do to hurt others?

• Is there something I wish I could live without?

• Is there something in my life that has gotten out of control?

• Do I have a habit or hang-up from which I need to be freed?

20. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Junkyard Ordinances – County Judge: A discussion ensued on the need to get the particulars right on this. Commissioner Magness then made a motion that Judge Cunningham and District Attorney Richard Glaser provide a draft ordinance that can be voted on at the next meeting (March 21st.) Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

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Fannin County Master Gardener’s 2023 Garden, Lawn & Home Expo

The Fannin County Master Gardeners are very excited to announce our Presentation Topics and Speaker Biographies for our upcoming Garden, Lawn, and Home Expo, happening on Saturday, March 25th, from 9 am – 3 pm at the Fannin County Multipurpose Complex.

This FREE event is open to the public! There will also be a silent auction with items donated by local merchants and participating vendors and items prepared by local Master Gardeners. For Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities, please contact us by phone at 903-583-7453 or email fanninmastergardeners@ gmail.com

Speakers will begin at 9 AM and proceed as follows:

9 AM - Bryan MooreSoils, Compost, Mulching, etc

Bryan is currently the Business and Growth Manager for Good Earth Soil & Materials in Sherman, Texas, where they provide stone, aggregates, and blended soils to customers all over North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. He spent 12 years in the Commercial Composing Industry producing highquality compost, has served on the Composting Council for the State of Texas, and is currently a Texas Master Composter. His goal is to help others learn about and

Cow

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Derrell Hall Education Center

2505 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Fannin County will host the Spring Cow/Calf Seminar on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Derrell Hall Education Center, 2505 N.

Commissioners

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She noted her crew has an extensive list of work needing done and requested patience from the citizenry before wishing all a good week. Commissioner Self commented on the many downed trees his crew is dealing with before wishing all a good week. Commissioner Magness advised on the possibility of more severe weather headed our way and commended Dustin Morrow for the good work on the speaker system in the courtroom. Commissioner

Kopf also commented on storm cleanup work being done by his crew, his appreciation for the truck he received, and the good discussion had today, including the junkyard discussion. Judge Cunningham commented on the severe weather that occurred last week and the people who volunteer during severe events like Tammy Biggar, Alicia Whipple and the ham radio operators who step up when needed that make Fannin County blessed to have such people. He also relayed thanks to Erin Holt for her services and all the good people of this county.

27. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 11:04 a.m.

successfully create thriving landscapes and gardens using organic soils, composts, and mulches.

10:30 AM - Janet

A. Hurley, ACE, MPA- Integrated Pest Management Senior Extension Program Specialist IPM, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ms.

Hurley holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Health from Texas Woman’s University and a Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas. Hurley was hired by AgriLife Extension in 2001 to oversee the Texas School IPM program. Hurley coordinates school IPM coordinator training for public schools in TX and oversees the statewide effort to educate schools about their Integrated Pest Management programs. Hurley also oversees the efforts of the IPM Experience House, a hands-on training facility located in Dallas to train pest management professionals and homeowners about structural pest problems. Ms. Hurley’s background in public health and administration has led to additional work with zoonotic species. Bats and rodents are two areas where human-to-mammal conflict can cause problems. In March 2022, Hurley was recognized as an International IPM of Excellence Award recipient for her career in educational

outreach promoting IPM.

12:30 PM - Angela

England - Edible Gardening

Angela England is a mother of five living in rural Oklahoma with her husband and five children and is the founder of Untrained Housewife. She is the author of Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) (Alpha Books, 2013) and Gardening Like a Ninja (Cedarfort Press, 2016) among others. She loves empowering others with whatever is the next step on their selfsufficiency journey but calls herself a get-it-done’ist, not a purist. She currently works as the content management strategist for Natural Living Family.

2:00 PM - CJ Brinlee

- Hobby Farming/Small Acreage Homesteading

Despite her childhood ambitions to specialize in a profession free of the risk of sunburn, poison ivy, and chiggers, CJ Brinlee graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology to work for the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the USDA. She currently serves as the District Conservationist of Smith County in Tyler, TX where she assists landowners and agricultural producers to identify and address natural resource concerns. She has experience working on a wide variety of land uses from row-

/ Calf Seminar

March 31, 2023

Center St., Bonham, TX 75418 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. This program is $15 to attend. The program will feature pertinent topics for cowherds during Springtime in Texas.

Topics at the program will include:

• Establishing a Calving Season

• Understanding the

Importance of Defining Calving Seasons

• Bull Selection

• Utilizing Bulls to Improve Calf Crops

• Considerations following the 2022 Drought.

If you have questions about this program, please email cody. maxwell@ag.tamu. edu or call 903-5837453 ext: 2.

cropping to forests to urban agriculture, and a range of acreages from thousand-acre tracts to farms less than five. In addition to her primary duties as a conservation planner she also delivers many educational presentations to community groups, works in partnership

with the Smith County Soil and Water Conservation District and East Texas State Fair to deliver annual youth programs, and in partnership with AgriLife Extension to provide outreach to small landowners and historically underserved producers. CJ currently resides in Flint, TX

where she enjoys studying Shorinryu in which she holds a 3rd degree black belt, is a published poet (no it doesn’t pay... anything), and designs and creates historic and historically-inspired clothing. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Helping Fannin Resource Directory Released

Press Release

- Helping Fannin (helpingfannin. org) is a new online resource directory designed to help connect Fannin County residents with critical health care, mental wellness and social service resources. While Helping Fannin highlights local resources, it also includes many Texoma area resources and virtual service that provide no cost, low cost or sliding scale payment options for Fannin residents.

Service providers are encouraged to visit Helping Fannin to submit a listing, claim an existing listing or submit suggestions for new listings. There is no cost to list an organization or service, and any non-profit or for profit is eligible for listing as long as the listing supports wellness and social services for Fannin residents.

Searching the directory is

easy. Users can select categories of services or submit a name or topic search. Helping Fannin also includes an easy-to-access listing of crisis services and other wellness resources.

The Fannin County Resource Directory is a community service project sponsored and maintained by the Fannin Behavioral Health Leadership Team (FBHLT). The FBHLT is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving wellbeing in our county with a focus on programs to improve mental wellness through access to care, improved resilience and reduced stigma.

According to FBHLT board co-chair, Bill Wilson, “our goal was to create a direc-

tory that is easy to search and maintain, and we worked hard to make sure that the guide captures many low and no cost services. As we researched services, we were pleased to find that the recent growth of virtual services has greatly expanded low cost options, especially in the area of mental health.” Cindy Bankston, FBHLT board co-chair added “our team found 7-8 different resource guides for our county. Each was different and most were not current. Our team decided to launch Helping Fannin with the hope that it becomes our primary resource for health and social services in the county.”

You can learn more about the FBHLT at fanninbhlt.org. Please use the web contact form to ask questions, make suggestions or for help listing your organization or service.

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S.B. Allen Memorial Hospital

By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Museum of

History

Courtesy Photos

[The 6th in a series of articles for the 175th Anniversary of Bonham]

S.B. Allen Memorial Hospital served Bonham and Fannin County from 1903 until 1972.

The Bonham News said: “It is the most magnificent gift ever made to the public by a citizen of our town.”

Who made this gift and what is

North Texas,” with stores in Paris as well as Bonham and Dallas.

He had married Mary King in Kentucky when she was fifteen years of age. He and

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the story of how the hospital was built?

C. C. Alexander was one of the most successful early merchants in Bonham, coming to Texas in 1846 and to Bonham in 1851. He established a store in Bonham which sold supplies into the Texas frontier and to the Indian settlements in Oklahoma. He owned considerable property in Bonham and cotton farms in the County. He was called the “merchant prince of all

his wife Mary built a large two-story Victorian home at the southeast corner of 4th (Sam Rayburn Drive) and Center Street.

C. C. Alexander died in 1865. He made his business associate, S. B. Allen, who had come with him to Texas, the executor of his will.

Mary later married S. B. Allen, who continued to be a businessman in Bonham. S. B. Allen died in 1902.

A story told is that Mrs. Allen, after the death of S.B. Allen, approached Episcopal Bishop

Garrett with a proposal to build a new Episcopal Church in Bonham, and Bishop Garrett told her that Trinity Church did not need a new church but that what was needed was a hospital for the citizens of Bonham and Fannin County.

As a memorial to S. B. Allen, Mary erected, equipped and donated to the public at an expense of over $20,000 the beautiful hospital which bore his name. (Mary also donated the land for the Bonham Post Office and Trinity Episcopal Church in Bonham.)

In 1903 the Bonham News described it as “a beauty almost beyond description on the inside, while the outside appearance is imposing and commanding at once. There is no better built house in Texas today.”

It was located, of course, on Allen Avenue.

The Hospital closed in 1972, with the opening of the Fannin County Hospital.

In 1992 the structure had deteriorated and was an unsafe eyesore.

It was burned as a training exercise for the Bonham Fire Department.

The only portion which did not burn was the portico over the front door which contained the S. B. Allen Memorial sign. That sign was saved and is now displayed at the Fannin County Museum of History.

Visit the Fannin County Museum of History to see item and many more interesting things. The Museum, just a few blocks south of the Courthouse Square on Main Street, is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4 pm.

Mary Allen

CAC Hosts Culinary Workshops with Executive Chef Chris Wilson!

Press Release - Certified Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, and Director of Culinary Innovation for one of the Largest Supermarket chains in the country, Chris Wilson, invites you along with the Creative Arts Center to join in interactive and hands on classes in the Culinary Arts.

Why do Chefs have the secret touch to preparing food? Learn the techniques and tricks to making Chef quality food and experiencing a world of flavor that you never thought possible. On Saturday March 25th from 2pm-4pm, join us to learn the Chef’s secrets to building flavor! Chris Wilson, Certified Chef of over 25 years, will review the basics of building flavor + technique and show you how to set your food apart. Class is $55 for members of the CAC, or $75 for non-members. Registration required.

Texas Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Recruitment Grant

The Scholarship Committee of the Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is now accepting applications for the organization’s annual Recruitment Grant. The scholarship will be awarded to a woman who declares her major as education and is enrolled as a junior or beyond in college. An applicant must be a graduate of a Fannin County high school or be a Fannin County resident. The applicant must submit a letter and a transcript. The letter must include a thorough overview of her background, current educational status and plan for the future. The deadline for applications will be March 15 and should be mailed to Linda Brewer at 292 CR 2610, Bonham, TX 75418.

A few flybites cannot stop a spirited horse.

FANNIN COUNTY

Leonard juniors Richardson, Murphy lead Fannin 11-3A boys’ hoops picks

By Rich Hilliard

Leonard junior guard Ethan Richardson earned a first-team selection to lead Fannin County players on the All-District 11-3A boys’ basketball team for 2023.

Junior post Russell Murphy also garnered a second-team selection for Leonard, which missed the postseason at 4-8 in district, but did have during the first half an upset win

over state-ranked Gunter, the runner-up, and took champion Pottsboro to overtime.

Cam Bush earned an honorable mention for Bonham, which finished winless in 113A.

Bonham’s Braeden Stewart, Blake Benson, JK Wilson, Russell Welch and Heath Brown joined Leonard’s Jaxon LaCook, Jacoby LaCook Cameron Armstrong, Brayden Harris, Richardson and Mur-

phy on the academic all-district team.

Leonard and Bonham will remain in 11-3A during the 2023-24 district campaign with Pottsboro, Gunter, Bells, Howe and Blue Ridge. Pottsboro, Gunter, thirdplace Bells and fourth-place Howe -- the district’s postseason qualifiers -- all reached the area round of the 2023 playoffs.

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senior powerlifter Naomi Gonzalez returning to State competion , after helping Lady Warriors contend in district soccer

Story and photo by Rich Hilliard

BONHAM -- Naomi Gonzalez is not unfamiliar with State-level powerifting.

She experienced it for the first time as a junior, finishing 10th in the 165-pound division of the Class 3A Division I State competition.

But the Bonham senior has taken a different route to the event this year -- that of a two-sport athlete.

Gonzalez has simultaneously additionally played soccer this winter.

“I’m a little bit nervous,” said Gonzalez about her return trip.

“I’ve been working hard for both,” she said. “I’ve still put in the work outside of powerlifting.”

Gonzalez spoke moments after the Lady Warriors lost a 3-1 district match on March 4 at Warrior Stadium in Bonham against Panther Creek, the newest of now 12 high schools in Frisco ISD.

The Lady Warriors this season contended throughout play in 11-4A for their first postseason soccer trip since 2016. Bonham entered the March 4 match with

a 3-5 district record -- part of a three-way tie for third place with 4A schools Panther Creek and Gainesville.

That has meant competing as a 3A team in a district including some of the better squads in Region II-4A -- led by reigning 4A State girls’ soccer champion Celina, which on March 3 defended its 11-4A title.

With district soccer concluding this month, Gonzalez will now vie in powerlifting against top competitors from statewide. The 3A Division I State Meet will be held on March 16 at the Comerica Center in Frisco.

Gonzalez advances there as the regional runner-up in the 165 pound division. She totaled 790 total pounds -- 325 squat,165 bench, 300 deadlift -- on Feb. 25 at the 3A Division I Region VI powerlifting meet at Bells High School to qualify.

“I feel like I have a chance to compete,” said Gonzalez. “I hope at least to place”

HG champion Flowers, RU Freeman State-lift-bound for Lady Warriors in girls’ high school powerlifting

By Rich Hilliard

ALVORD -- Honey Grove’s

Sonora Flowers won her regional weight class and teammate Kailyn Freeman finished as the runner-up in hers to each qualify for the State powerlifting competition on March 15 at the Comerica Center in Frisco.

Flowers won the 114-pound weight class on March 4 with 695 total pounds -- 285 squat, 145 bench, 265 deadlift -- at the Class 1A-2A Region VI Division III Championships at Alvord High School.

Flowers also reached the regional last year in the 105-pound weight class, Freeman finished second in the 123-pound weight class with 720 pounds: 280 squat, 155 bench, 285 deadlift. Freeman competed for Leonard at State last year, finishing eighth in the same weight class in the 3A Small School competition. She also reached the regional in 2021 in the 114.

Meanwhile, Avery Reese in the 181-pound weight class and Hannah Fletcher in the 259-pound weight class will each be a State

Bonham’s Pedraza, LHS’s Pye, Zachary on 11-3A hoops’ second team for 2023

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Three Fannin County players earned secondteam notoriety in the AllDistrict 11-3A girls’ basketball awards for 2023.

Senior Triniti Zachary and junior Olivia Pye of Leonard joined Bonham sophomore Hingrid Pedraza on the second team.

Honorable mentions from Fannin were Abi Dona and Princess Arrey of Bonham and Leonard senior Abby Cavender.

Kylie Houser, Cheyanne Clark, Parker Ev-

ans, Makalee Sadler, Hattie Winter, Sara Westbrook, Cavender, Pye and Zachary of Leonard joined Bonham’s Coryn Jackson, Emma Walker, Faith Williams, Gray Lancaster, Dorris Williams, Arrey, Dona and Pedraza on the all-district academic team. Neither Leonard nor Bonham made the playoffs this season from 113A -- which was headed by regional semifinaists Pottsboro, the undefeated champion, and Gunter, the runner-up.

alternate via finishing in third place for Honey Grove, which garnered fourth as a team with 18 points. Reese posted a 210 squat, 125 bench and 245 deadlift for 580 total pounds lifted. Fletcher recorded a 200 squat, 85 bench and 230 deadlift for 515 total pounds lifted.

In the 148-pound weight class, Honey Grove had two others compete: seventh place, Ka’Yauna Nelson, 235 squat, 125 bench, 225 deadlift, 585 total pounds; 11th place, Ashley Vasquez, 230 squat, 65 bench, 235 deadlift, 530 total pounds.

Bonham’s Hingrid Pedraza (0) crosses the 3-point arc, as Leonard’s Triniti Zachary (1) watches in the background on Dec. 13 during District 11-3A girls’ basketball at Bonham.

Leonard’s Olivia Pye (41) gets off a shot on Dec. 13 despite the defensive effort of Bonham’s Hingrid Pedraza (0) during District 11-3A girls’ basketball at Bonham.

Leonard’s Triniti Zachary (1) controls the dribble while defended by Bonham’s Hingrid Pedraza on Dec. 13 during District 11-3A girls’ basketball at Bonham.

Leonard’s Russell Murphy (23) drives to the basket on Feb. 10 during District 11-3A boys’ basketball at Bonham.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Leonard’s Ethan Richardson (11) heads to the basket on Feb. 10 during District 11-3A boys’ basketball at Bonham.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham senior Naomi Gonzalez (12) controls the ball on March 4 during District 11-4A girls’ soccer at WarriorStadium in Bonham.

Dodd City, Texas 150 Years 1873 – 2023

DODD CITY, TEXAS Sesquicentennial

2nd in a series By Andy & Sherri Weeks

DODD CITY was created as a RAILROAD TOWN according to the contract/deed dated 9-8-1873 referenced in the first article. The TEXAS & PACFIC RAILROAD would build a depot in DODD CITY by Dec 1873. The telegraph lines were already installed to Licke, one mile east of now Dodd City by May 31, 1873 near the Dodd House/Stage Coach Inn as can be seen in the paper refrenced below.

Bonham Police Dept. Logs 03/01/2023–

03/07/2023

All across the county when railroad towns were created many of the smaller communuties would move buildings into the new town. That was no different at Dodd City in 1873. Businesses, churches, school and many people purchased lots in the new town from the Edmund Dodd family or the T&P Railroad which owned the entire town except for the public roads, alleys etc as noted on the deed.

DODD’S DEPOT still stands today at 150 years old

The depot was completed and the T&P RR named it DODD’S. In Nov 1873 the US Postal Service issued the new town a post office with the name DODD. It was located in the depot and later moved to the west side of main street and was still called DODD until 1902 when the USPS changed the name to DODD CITY. These different names caused much confussion until the depot was closed in the 1950s according to the following May 1, 1874 news clip.

Report: March 2, 2023 –7500 BL Lake Bonham Dr., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A 40-year-old male was arrested for Poss CS, Poss Dangerous Drug and Other Agency Warrant.

Report: March 2, 2023 –1200 BL S. 5th St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolbee Perdue. A 67-year-old male was arrested for Forgery.

Report: March 5, 2023 –

1800 BL Agnew St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Patrick Howell. A 33-year-old male was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Report: March 6, 2023 – 300 BL S. 4th St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A call for service was received in reference to Unauthorized

Use of Veh.

Report: March 6, 2023 – 500 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A 36-year-old male was arrested for Traff – DWLI.

Report: March 7, 2023 – 301

E. 5th St. (Bonham Police Department)., Arresting Officer –Ptl. Corey Verner. A 24-yearold male was arrested for Probation Violation Warrant.

Report: March 7, 2023 –1200 BL W. 10th St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolbee Perdue. A 25-year-old female was arrested for Traff – No DL. Report: March 7, 2023 – 1700 BL SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A call for service was received in reference to Forgery.

Report: March 7, 2023 – 400 BL S. 4th St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolbee Perdue. A 41-year-old male was arrested for BPD Warrant and Other Agency Warrant.

Report: March 7, 2023 –1700 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolbee Perdue. A 37-year-old male was arrested for Poss CS and Other Agency Warrant.

This is the only building that still stands of the early years of Dodd City that we know of as of Mar 2023. We want to THANK Jackie and Judy Lindsey for letting us tour the Depot. More stories to come as we look back on the last 150 years of DODD CITY.

“THE HISTORY OF DODD CITY, TEXAS”

By Millard D. Brent is a must read!

Available at Fannin County Historial Museum

More info online: fannincountymuseum.org

Fannin GenWeb: txfannin.org

When did your family arrive in Dodd City?

If you would like to share any history, photos, stories, or comments email: DoddCity1873@gmail.com

The Dodd City Collection already has 13 volumes and is growing daily.

Charles Bowman Joins Membership of American

Press Release - Charles Bowman, Windom, Texas, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

The American Angus Association, with nearly 22,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef

Association

breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus. The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop industryleading selection tools for its members. The programs and

services of the Association and its entities — Angus Genetics Inc., Angus Media, Certified Angus Beef LLC and the Angus Foundation — help members advance the beef cattle business by selecting the best animals for their herds and marketing quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

Family Owned By Gerald and Judy Howard

Fannin County History

The Road Down Memory Lane

“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author

Photos courtesy of the Fannin County Historical Museum three blocks south of the Courthouse Square in Bonham, One Main Street Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-8042 Visit Facebook: “Fannin County Historical Group” Hotel Dodd City. This picture was taken in 1910. Dodd

James Ernest Denton, T&P Depot Agent - 1910 ca

Waiting Rooms & Ticket Booth On North Side

Warehouse Door On North Side

Andy in TICKET BOOTH

Andy by T&P Depot Feb 27, 2023

WEST END WAITING ROOM

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Hunting Prospects Favorable this Spring in Areas with Historically Strong Turkey Populations

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AUSTIN – While the 2022 drought and heat have reduced wild turkey numbers across Texas, hunters who hit the field this spring should see plenty of birds in areas that typically house huntable populations of wild turkeys.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biolo-

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gists say hunters will have the most luck in the Cross Timbers, Edwards Plateau and South Texas ecoregions.

“Much of the state had poor recruitment last spring and

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summer, but hunters should still expect to see quite a few 2-year-old and older gobblers,” said Jason Hardin, TPWD Wild Turkey Program leader. “The lack of juvenile hens may improve hunting conditions. Juvenile hens or jennies put little effort into nesting most years, and therefore are usually a distraction from hunters and their decoys. Once adult hens begin nesting, hunters should be able to find plenty of workable gobblers.”

Possum Kingdom is on the ShareLunker board for the second year in a row. Tony Lozipone caught Legacy Class Lunker 647 weighing in at 13.14 pounds. ( TPWSD) Send YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcltimmeek@gmail.com, attention Tim or text to 903-227-5702, for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page

Week of March 8, 2023

Cooper FAIR. Water lightly stained; 59 degrees. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Blue catfish are good drifting in deeper water with cut bait.

Fork FAIR. Water Stained; 58-70 degrees; 1.78 feet below pool. Bass fishing has improved after the recent warming trend. The spawn is happening in many areas of the lake. Outside the bedding areas the best baits are chartreuse and white chatterbaits, black and blue senkos, watermelon red flukes and Texas rigs working on the outside edges of the grass and best in 2-4 feet.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 0.86 feet below pool. Crappie are starting to hold on structure in 12-18 feet of water. On the north end of the lake spawning fish are in the button Willows, and matted flooded grass. Females are holding them around 8-10 feet on structures. Some crappie are roaming solo in 5-10 feet of water. After the full moon, there should be a lot of spawning fish on the north end of the lake. When the gates are open, hybrids, Striper, white bass, and blue catfish can be caught below the dam. Some crappie. After the gates close this will still be a good area to fish because the fish will be stuck between the dams.

Ray Roberts FAIR. Water is stained; 51 degrees; 0.58 feet below pool. White bass are in the creek spawning. Crappie are in the mouths of creeks biting on jigs and minnows in 3-12 feet of water. Bass are biting on Alabama rigs and jerkbaits. Not catching numbers of bass, but the quality is good. Visibility is 1-2 feet of water. Report by Jim Walling, Ucatchem Guide Service.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 0.77 feet above pool. Lake Tawakoni is 6 inches high and we still have water going over the spillway. White bass and hybrids have moved off the main lake and can be found at the mouth of creeks and rivers staging to spawn. Getting these fish to bite can be tricky. Smaller crappie jigs with small plastic baits has worked best. The trophy Blue Catfish bite is good. Fish to 70 pounds have been caught on fresh gizzard shad and cut bait. Depths from 6-25 feet are working best. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 65 degrees; 0.05 feet above pool. Striped bass bite has improved in 15-20 feet of water on structure with Alabama rigs. Deadstick bite has been hit-or-miss as the water warms, and the live bait bite has been tough. Very little to no bird action most days. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striped bass are slow on flukes and swimbaits most days. Now that the warmer weather and water temperatures have arrived it is the time to switch to live bait. Fish continue to be deep in the river channels, 50-70 feet of water, towards the 377 bridge and along the islands. Crappie are slow on brush in 10-12 feet of water. They are moving up shallower, and should push into the creeks after the next warm front. Catfish are slow drifting cut shad on the north end of the lake in 10-20 feet of water. The big fish are staged up in the creeks in 15-20 feet of water. The warmer temperature will push them out. Report by Jacob Orr Lake Texoma Guaranteed Guide Service.

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production and recruitment over the last two years, other areas in the Coastal Sand Sheet in Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy counties reported fair recruitment. Hunters should expect to see lots of 2-year-old gobblers across most areas that hold wild turkeys in South Texas. Hunters should focus their efforts on creeks and drainages with larger trees in the central and western portions of South Texas and around oak mottes in the Coastal Sand Sheet.

6545 US 70 Mead, OK 580-931-3240

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In East Texas, only 12 counties have an open hunting season. Areas in the region that have traditionally supported a good population of turkeys will see similar conditions this year. Hunters are reminded to report their harvest of wild turkeys through the My Texas Hunt Harvest app or online within 24 hours of take. East Texas counties with an open spring season and mandatory reporting include Bowie, Cass, Fannin, Grayson, Jasper, Lamar, Marion, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Red River and Sabine.

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The Rolling Plains has been a longtime destination for wild turkey hunters. Historically, this area has held very good numbers of birds along major and secondary watersheds like the Canadian River, the Salt Fork and the Red River. The drought of 2022 has reduced overall turkey numbers, but there are still huntable populations across the Rolling Plains. The past decade has seen a decline in overall turkey numbers in parts of the ecoregion. TPWD biologists are hoping recent winter moisture will continue to set the stage for a good nesting season.

The Edwards Plateau has long been a stronghold for wild turkeys, providing some of Texas’ highest bird densities and annually producing some of the highest harvest numbers. This is especially true in the western portion of the region though, like the rest of the Rio Grande wild turkey range production and recruitment were down significantly in 2022, with very few poults produced. The good news is there are still lots of mature birds on the landscape.

As with most large ecoregions, TPWD biologists have mixed reports of turkey numbers and recruitment in South Texas. While the areas around Uvalde reported below-average

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Ten counties in the Oaks and Prairies ecoregion of Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Colorado, Fayette, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee, Matagorda, Milam and Wharton) offer a spring season from April 1–30. Historically, there hasn’t been a significant number of turkeys in the region so only a spring season is offered, and hunters are only allowed a one-bird bag limit per county. Starting last year, all wild turkeys harvested in these counties now have mandatory harvest reporting requirements and must be reported within 24 hours through the My Texas Hunt Harvest app or online.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a digital tagging option for those hunters who purchased a Super Combo license online. All hunters who chose to use the digital tagging option must report their harvested wild turkey at the time of harvest. Rules and guidance associated with the new digital tagging option can be found on the TPWD Website.

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OBITUARIES

KELLY KEMP

Kelly Kemp went to his heavenly reward on March 6, 2023.

Born on September 30, 1958 in Tripoli, Libya, Kelly is survived by his wife, Lee Ann, his sons, Jared (wife Danielle) and Kellen (wife Lela), his parents, Roy and Joyce, his sister, Karen, and his six grandchildren, Alyssa, Jacey, Haden, Rylan, Liam, and Keegan. Kelly also loved his bonus son, Elvis Pulaj, who came to Texas from Albania as a foreign exchange student in 1999 and became family.

Kelly married Lee Ann on March 8, 1981, and he graduated from Harding University the same year with a degree in business. He then led a successful career in credit and finance, beginning with Halliburton and retiring from the Export Import Bank of the United States. Most importantly,

Kelly loved and thrived in his work for the Lord’s church teaching Bible classes for both children and adults, leading youth activities, and serving as an elder at the Northside Church of Christ. Having been born in Libya and being a registered member of the Chickasaw nation, he loved to joke about being an Africanborn Native American. An avid runner and adventurer, Kelly completed many challenges, including finishing the Spartan Beast half-marathon obstacle course, hiking mountains in several states with his sons, and traveling throughout six of the seven continents. Wherever he was and whatever he did, all was done to the glory of God and the good of his family. He enjoyed his years of official retirement living on and running his late grandfather’s ranch, working to strengthen the church, and hosting a yearly “camp” for his grandchildren complete with a large homemade treehouse and a hay bale jungle gym. He was known for his willingness to help, his tireless energy, and for mentoring those in need and leading his family. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and those he helped, who look forward to being with him again one day at Christ’s side.

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The family would like to thank everyone who has supported, prayed for, and assisted them during Kelly’s battle with cancer these last four years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northside Church of Christ earmarked to the Preacher Training Fund. These funds are used to support students in preaching school, which was one of Kelly’s favorite works of the church. Services were held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Northside Church of Christ, Bonham, TX. Burial was private and attended by family.

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Leo Ransom’s Silhouette Class

Press Release - On April 1st from 11:00am

- 3:00pm at the Creative Arts Center, Master Art Quilter Leo Ransom instructs beginner through intermediate students on the art of creating a portrait on a quilt. In this class you will use 2 fat quarters of fabric (1 light and 1 dark) to create a portrait. There are roughly 30 patterns ranging from people, flowers and animals to choose from with easy to

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much more complicated details.

Kits and patterns are included with the class fee. Students need only bring a small pair of scissors for cutting paper, fabric and fusible. Cost for Members of the Creative Arts Center is $65.00 per person, or $85.00 for non-members. Light lunch will be served. Registration is required by calling 903-640-2196 or emailing BonArtCenter@ gmail.com

March 19, 2023 4:00 pm

Living Word Church of God

699 US 82, Bonham, TX Free Admission

Tea Party Meet & Greet to follow

Baked goods will be available for purchase

All donations of pet care products, towels, blankets and funds from this show will go to:

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CoServ Donates to TCOG's Utility Assistance Program

Press Release - Judy Fullylove, Energy Services Director of Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) accepted a donation of $3,500.00 from the CoServ Charitable Foundation. Jennifer Ebert, Outreach Coordinator for CoServ presented the check to Fullylove during a meeting in Denton.

“The CoServ Foundation

partnered with Texoma Council of Governments in 2017 and has provided a total of $79,038.85 in grant funding to TCOG in the last six years,” said Fullylove The funds will be used to provide utility assistance to CoServ members and customers for electricity, natural gas, and water. Visit TCOG’s website: www.tcog.com/energy/ apply for qualifications.

MYRTLE MARIE STEPHENS REED

At 102 and a half years old Heaven gained another angel; our precious mother and granny went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 6, 2023. The family honored her life on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 am with visitation 1 hour prior to service at Trinity Baptist Church, Bonham, TX. Burial followed at Lamasco Cemetery.

Myrtle Marie Stephens Reed, a lifelong Fannin County resident was born September 20, 1920 in Ivanhoe, TX, the daughter of James Edward and Sammie Myrtle Bingham Stephens. She was a 1940 graduate of Bonham High School and attended Paris Junior College. She married R.L Reed on August 25, 1946 and he preceded her in death, August 18, 1975. She was a nursing assistant in Bonham for a number of years. Marie was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Builders Sunday School class. In her spare time, she wrote poetry and had a book of her poems published in 2020. She loved everyone she met and was known as “Granny” by many. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

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She was preceded in death by her daughter Donna Keeton, grandson Casey Reed, great grandson Caleb Stevens, grandson in law Billy Roberts, great great granddaughter Penny, brothers and sisters in laws Johnnie Stephens, Orland and Mildred Stephens, Almer Joe and Ina Faye Stephens, Vernon and Ruby Stephens, Ed Ray and Kitty Stephens, Claude Stephens and Doris, sister and brother in law Laura and Robert Keene.

Left to cherish the memories:

The Texoma Council of Governments is a voluntary association of the local governments in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties. Established in 1968, the Texoma Council of Governments promotes economy and efficiency in the coordinated planning and development of the tri-county region through its community and economic development

activities. Either directly, or through contractors, the Council provides housing, utility assistance, and weatherization services for low-income citizens in the region and assists the elderly through a variety of Area Agency on Aging programs. The Council also facilitates the delivery of grant funding for homeland security and criminal justice.

Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will hold its Annual Salad Luncheon at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023. This is an important event for our organization as we raise money for the scholarships that are awarded each year. Giving the scholarships and supporting young women in education is

our prime focus each year. Entertainment will be provided by Tammy Hopkins. We look forward to hearing her sing. The luncheon will be at the Northside Activity Center, 2020 North Center, Bonham, Texas. We would love to share our good food, entertainment and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you.

TEDC Recognizes 2022 Economic Excellence Recognition Recipients at 2023 Legislative Conference

Press Releaase - The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2022.

The awards were presented on Friday, February 24th, during the TEDC’s 2023 Legislative Conference in Austin, Texas.

Economic Excellence Recognition.

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Sons: Roy and Claydean Reed and Steve and Michelle Reed

Daughters: Sharon and Dr. Stan Zbylot and Barbara and Mike Faulkner

Son in Law : Kerry Keeton

Grandchildren: Tim & Jennifer Zbylot, Brian & Dayna Zbylot, Scott & Alicia Zbylot, Shelia Roberts, Jamie & Darrin Brawner, Chris & Michelle Faulkner, Dustin & Stacey Faulkner, Carmen & Brad Stone, Cody & Jamie Reed, Amy & Clint Norwood, Stephanie Reed & Daniel Jones, Chrystal & Dusty Quinn, David & Rachele Keeton, Amy & Stuart Hall

Great Grandchildren: Austin & Skylar, Mason & Sara, Lauren, Kyle, Erin, Tatum, Whitney, D.J & Amy, Coby & Emily, Haley & Todd, Ashley, Ryan & Monica, Madelynn & Warren, Reagan, Bryson, Stanton, Aubrynn, Hannah, Dawson, Nathan, Peter, Lexi, Alex, Brooke, Liam, Hallie, Lily & Ryan, Sarah & Clint, Chrishtan, Lane, Cody, Casey & Parish, Alyssa & Quincy, Lindsay & Brandon, Gervie, Klayton, Hadleigh, Abigail, Miley, Tristan, Kari and Gracie

Great Great Grandchildren : Jameson, Carter, Logan, Avery, Nolan, Jaxon, Hannah, Savannah, Malachi, Carlyle, Harper, Lainey, Maebri, Hadley, Tarok and Linkin

Great, great, great grandchildren: Baron, Faith, Lily and Benson

The Economic Excellence Recognition program provides recognition to economic development organizations that meet a desired threshold of professionalism. Recipients qualify for recognition based on training taken by their governing board/council as well as the economic development director and professional staff.

Certifications, professional memberships and activities, and organizational effectiveness of the economic development staff also contribute to the standards for qualification.

Bonham Economic Development Corporation was one of Fifty-four (54) economic development organizations to receive the TEDC’s 2022

“The TEDC’s Economic Excellence Recognition program is one of the ways in which our organization honors the outstanding commitment to excellence of our communities and regions, their leaders, and their economic development professionals have toward the professionalization of their economic development efforts,” noted Carlton Schwab, President/CEO of the TEDC.”

The Texas Economic Development Council, established in 1961, is an Austinbased, statewide, non-profit professional association, dedicated to the development of economic and employment opportunities in Texas. The TEDC provides information, educational and legislative services to more than 950 members. The organization’s objective is to support the economic growth of Texas and develop strategies that promote a positive business climate in the state.

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NEW MOTOR UNDER-

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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. 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.

NORTH TEXAS SAFARI PARK

Is hiring for these positions:

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING

POSITIONS

HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/ Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information call 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna

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FOR SALE:

Fence Posts 8 x 6½ ft. long, $7.00; 12 x 6½ $10.00. Barn Posts 16 ft. to 24 ft. long $15.00. Free delivery if you buy 100 fence posts or more, while supplies last. Call Randy: 903-640-6999

GARAGE SALE

GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE RESALE SHOP

10 S. Plaza in Ladonia, TX.

Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-367-7095.

RAIN or SHINE

INSIDE House SALE

BIG YARD SALE 807 N. Main, Ector. Weather permiting. Much Miscellaneous. March 17th- 19th. 9 am-?

LARGE GARAGE SALE

20 years of collecting and ready to downsize. Clothes, household furniture & items, and much more.

4043 FM 897, Dodd City. E. of Bonham off Hwy 82. Weather permitting! Wed. 15th - Fri. 17th

Starts at 7:30 am

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FOR RENT

2 Bed, 2 Bath Duplex

1111 Star St., Bonham. Approx. 900 sq.ft. $1,000 per month. 903-815-8136.

FOR SALE

Mobile Home 16x64

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WILLIAMS LANDSCAPE

Looking to hire an experienced bookkeeper full time or part time. Must have experience with QuickBooks Pro. Send Resume to david@williamslandscapeinc.com or call 972670-1485.

HELP WANTED

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Commercial & Residential. Call William 903-820-1036.

2 Bedroom, 1 bath, new windows and new bath, central heat/air. $950.

3 Bedroom, 1 bath, woodfloors, central heat/air. $1100.

Apartments: Single story, all brick, microwave and dishwasher.

LAYING HENS

Cinnamon Queens and Bovan Browns 12-15 months old. Lays big brown eggs. $10 each taking 10 or more. Will take unwanted roosters in on trade. Ladonia, TX. Call 903-217-9873.

Saturday, March 18th at 8am.... 418 CR 2526, Bonham. Approximately 4 or 5 miles north of Bonham on Hwy 78. After passing Boyd Baptist Church. ½ mile or less look for our sale sign to turn right. Watch for signs. DVDs, VHS movies, mirrors, nice clean clothes, Plus size women’s XL-4X clothes, board games, jewelry, vintage buttons, wall pictures, linens, bath towels, garden iron decor. Purses, lamps, dishes, books, bakeware, some tools. You name it, we have it. Cash Only! We have alot of FREE items!

Y’ALL COME SEE US! 4 bedroom house packed!! We re-organize and add a-lot of different things for Every Sale!

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NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION AND SERVICE EXTENSION POLICY OF WHITE SHED WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION

Pursuant to Chapter 13.2502 of the Texas Water Code, White Shed Water Supply Corporation hereby gives notice that any person who subdivides land by dividing any lot, tract, or parcel of land, within the service and Necessity No. 10170, in Fannin County, into two or more lots or sites for the purpose of sale or development, whether immediate or future, including re-subdivision of land for which a plat has been filed and recorded or requests more than two water service connections on a single contiguous tract of land must comply with Section F: Non-Standard Service Requirements of the White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s tariff.

White Shed Water Supply Corporation is not required to extend retail water service to a service applicant in a subdivision where the developer of the subdivision has failed to comply with the Subdivision Policy.

Among other requirements, the Subdivision Policy requires:

Applicable elements of the Subdivision Policy, depending on the specific circumstances of the subdivision service, may include:

Evaluation by White Shed Water Supply Corporation of the impact a proposed subdivision service extension will make on White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s service system and payment of the costs for this evaluation;

Payment of reasonable costs or fees by the developer for providing water supply service capacity;

Payment of fees for reserving water supply service capacity;

Forfeiture of reserved water supply service capacity for failure to pay applicable fees;

Payment of costs of any improvements to White Shed Water Supply Corporation and dedication by the developer of water facilities within the subdivision following inspection.

Construction according to design approved by White Shed Water Supply Corporation and dedication by the developer of water facilities within the subdivision following inspection.

White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s tariff and a map showing a White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s service area may be reviewed at White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s offices, at 1 mile North of Ivanhoe on Highway 273; the tariff/policy and service area map also are filed of record at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin, Texas and may be reviewed by contacting the TCEQ, c/o Utility Rates and Services Section, Water Utilities Division, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Needing an Experienced Mechanic’s helper, Full or part time. Call 903-8210604.

MOONLIGHT NURSERY

Looking to hire Assistant for nursery management. Must have some knowledge and experience with the plant industry. Send Resume to david@williamslandscapeinc.com or call 972670-1485.

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For the Elderly or Disabled. I am local within Fannin County. With 20 years experience and can pass background check and physical. Contact Gina Jones 580453-1612.

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2 offices, bathroom & storage area, Plenty of parking space. $750 per month (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108.

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Texas lamb and goat prices strong amid challenges

Texas Crop and Weather Report –March 7, 2023

Texas lamb and goat producers are seeing positive price trends, but challenges related to higher input costs, drought and predation remain, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Reid Redden, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension sheep and goat specialist and director of the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in San Angelo, said the lamb and goat markets experienced positive gains over recent weeks but that he is unsure if higher prices may signal a longer trend.

Prices had dipped from the post-pandemic gains, which were well above the previous decade’s high, he said.

In Texas, a large segment of lambs and goats are harvested at lighter weights – 40-80 pounds compared to traditional markets, where they are weaned and sent to feed yards so they may reach 140-180 pounds.

Lambs are shipped live to markets around the state and country where they are sold directly to consumers or harvested and marketed by ethnic processors. These non-traditional markets demand smaller, leaner lambs — and pay a premium for them.

“The last few years we saw strong price gains, especially in the late fall and winter months, but this year we did not,” he said. “A big part of that was the traditional sector was down, redirecting feeder lambs from the western states to the nontraditional market outlets, and imports were up.”

Texas lamb and goat prices return to normal

In January 2022, lightweight market lambs were $3.60 per pound, whereas the five-year average was $2.30 per pound, Redden said. Prices over the past summer fell to the five-year average and remained there through the rest of 2022, but they have since returned toward the previous highs.

Imported lamb, which costs half the price of lightweight live lambs, has captured market share of the traditional section, which likely impacted overall premium lamb prices during their slide.

Redden said COVID-19 travel restrictions likely heavily influenced higher live lamb prices because more consumers were purchasing them for traditional meals at home.

“There is a strong desire from the nontraditional outlets to buy from local processors who are buying live lambs,” he said. “But the traditional market matters, and whether it is cheaper imports or inflation, this can influence the lightweight lamb market.”

Goats demand premium prices as well but are also subject to market influences like the economic pressure on consumers when live weight prices reach $4 per pound, Redden said. Texas goat production was down 2% in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA.

Redden suspects the impact of drought on rangeland conditions and higher supplemental feed costs likely resulted in reduced returns to producers. Many areas continue to experience drought, and it may take time for rangelands to recover.

“Sheep and goats fare better through drought than cattle, but many areas have been dealing with drought for several consecutive years. Even if rains come this spring and summer and it will take time to restock. Range health is a top priority for ranchers, and they’ll wait for the rangelands to recover before restocking.”

CENTRAL

Soil moisture levels were very short to adequate across the district. A storm delivered 0.5-2 inches of rain throughout the district along with heavy winds in excess of 70 mph. Parts of the district were drying out quickly due to wind, hot days and adequate sunshine. Other parts of the district were seeing slight improvements to pastures due to the combination of rain, warmer temps and sunshine. Corn planting was underway but slightly delayed due to rain. Some producers were top dressing wheat and oats with fertilizer. Fruit trees were starting to bud. Winter grass was still short but some winter forage was emerging for grazing. Overall, rangeland and pasture ratings were poor to fair. Cattle remained in good body condition as producers continued to feed hay and other supplements.

EAST

The weather was spring-like, and corn and other vegetable crops were being planted. Pastures and hay meadows began to grow and green up, with Bermuda grass and weeds making an appearance. Some ranchers applied preemergent herbicides. Pasture and rangeland conditions were poor to fair. Subsoil and topsoil conditions were adequate. Cattle chased green tender weeds and cool-season grasses. Producers were either low on hay or completely out, and some were feeding range cubes. Livestock were in fair condition. Wild pigs were on the move and being destructive.

NORTH

Temperatures were in the mid-70s. Subsoil moisture and topsoil moisture for the district were adequate to surplus. The district received 1-2 inches of rainfall. Stock tanks were filling and mostly recovered from the drought. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair to good. Winter pastures were growing more with longer days and warmer weather. Hay feeding continued. Pastures were showing some promise and should provide some grazing over the next couple of weeks. Wheat and oats benefitted from the moisture and were doing well. There were a few wheat fields with severe Hessian fly infestations. Livestock conditions were good. Ground for corn was prepared, but no planting had occurred yet.

SOUTHEAST

Temperatures were mild, and soil moisture levels were adequate to surplus with sunny days. Spring green-up was underway under optimal conditions, and producers were managing pastures for broadleaf weeds. Ryegrass was up and thriving and some warm-weather forages, including Bermuda grass, were beginning to come out of dormancy. Clover and other planted legumes were flowering.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

NOTICE OF EXCHANGE PROPOSAL LAND-FOR-LAND EXCHANGE and REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands

Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is considering an exchange of land with the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD), under the authority of the General Exchange Act of March 20, 1922 (42 Stat. 465, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 485, 486); the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716, 1717); and the Federal Land Exchange Facilitation Act of August 20, 1988 (102 Stat. 1086; 43 U.S.C. 1716). The Forest Service is interested in acquiring the non-Federal parcels and the exchange proposal is currently being analyzed to determine whether or not the land exchange is in the public interest.

All tracts involved in this exchange are located in Fannin County, Texas within the proclaimed boundary of the Caddo National Grassland. All of the following Federal and non-Federal tracts are located within an area bounded to the north by the North Sulphur River Channel, to the east by Farm-to-Market Road 2990, to the south by TX State Hwy. 34, and to the west by Farm-to-Market Road 68, except for Federal tracts C-154 and C-155. Tracts C-154 and C-155 are located on the southside of TX State Hwy. 34, east of the junction with Farm-to-Market Road 68.

The lands under the jurisdiction of the USDA Forest Service that are being considered for exchange are described as: A 99.026-acre tract out of the W. Chadwell Survey - Abstract 217 [Forest Service (FS) Tract C-6]; a 24.473-acre tract out of the K. Harwick Survey - Abstract 495 and W. Hutchins - Abstract 487 [FS Tract C-18]; a 40.19-acre tract out of the J. Nail Survey - Abstract 842 [FS Tract C-20]; a 33.25-acre tract out of the J. Nail Survey - Abstract 842 [FS Tract C-20a]; a 15.14-acre tract out of the J. Nail Survey - Abstract 842 [FS Tract C-20b]; a 23.025-acre tract out of the K. Harwick Survey - Abstract 495 and W. Hutchins - Abstract 487 [FS Tract C-26]; a 127.613-acre tract out of the K. Harwick Survey - Abstract 495 [FS Tract C-29]; a 62.453-acre tract out of the K. Harwick Survey - Abstract 495 [FS Tract C-30]; a 109.351-acre tract out of the J. Nail Survey - Abstract 842 [FS Tract C-31]; a 12.043-acre tract out of the J. Nail Survey - Abstract 842 [FS Tract C-35]; a 50.011-acre tract out of the J. Nail Survey - Abstract 842 [FS Tract C-38]; a 107.368-acre tract out of the J. Nail Survey - Abstract 842 [FS Tract C-41]; a 194.713-acre tract out of the D. Davis Survey - Abstract 269 and W. Perrin Survey - Abstract 873 [FS Tract C-53]; a 35.178-acre tract out of the W. Perrin Survey - Abstract 873 [FS Tract C-60]; a 13.385-acre tract out of the W. Perrin Survey - Abstract 873, partitioned out of 67.304 ac Tract C-59 [FS Tract C-61]; a 28.261-acre tract out of the J. Hart Survey - Abstract 492, T. Toby Survey - Abstract 1133, partitioned out of 75.68 acre Tract C-82 [FS Tract C-83]; a 9.892-acre tract out of the JB Goodman Survey - Abstract 408 [FS Tract C-154]; a 9.877-acre tract out of the JB Goodman Survey - Abstract 408 [FS Tract C-155]. Together with a right-of-way for a motorized trail, 20-foot in width, across Federal Tract C-82. Containing 995.366 acres, more or less.

The non-Federal lands that are being considered for exchange are described as:

A 368.421-acre tract out of the James D. Goodman Survey - Abstract No. 407, Thomas Ware Survey - Abstract No. 1197, Alsey Fuller Survey - Abstract No. 395, Martha Moody Survey - Abstract No. 699, and James M. Sharp Survey - Abstract No. 1028 [FS Tract C-25]; a 15.657-acre tract out of the Alsey Fuller Survey - Abstract No. 395 [FS Tract C-25a]; a 5.750-acre tract out of the of the Charles Logan Survey - Abstract No. 643 and Martha Moody SurveyAbstract No. 699 [FS Tract C-25b]; a 14.419-acre tract out of the of the Charles Logan Survey - Abstract No. 643 [FS Tract C-25c]; a 191.326-acre tract out of the of the Martha Moody Survey - Abstract No. 699 [FS Tract C-25d]; 29.280-acre tract out of the of the Martha Moody Survey - Abstract No. 699 [FS Tract C-25e]; a 28.872-acre tract out of the Thomas Toby Survey - Abstract No. 1133 [FS Tract C-25f]; a 30.527-acre tract out of the Thomas Toby Survey - Abstract No. 1133 and Martha Moody Survey - Abstract No. 699 [FS Tract C-25g]; a 58.798-acre tract out of the Thomas Toby Survey - Abstract No. 1133 and Martha Moody Survey - Abstract No. 699 [FS Tract C-25h]; a 59.217acre tract out of the William Perrin Survey - Abstract No. 873, the William Lewis Survey - Abstract Number 649, and the Jason Wilson Survey - Abstract 1159 [FS Tract C-25i]; a 11.230-acre tract out of the Josiah Hart Survey - Abstract No. 492 and William Perrin Survey - Abstract No. 873 [FS Tract C-25j]; a 48.201-acre tract out of the William Lewis Survey - Abstract No. 649 [FS Tract C-25k]; a 26.137-acre tract out of the William Lewis Survey -- Abstract No. 649 [FS Tract C-25l]; a 44.919-acre tract out of the of the Robert Fleming Survey - Abstract No. 377 [FS Tract C-25m]; a 47.808-acre tract out of the of the Robert Fleming Survey - Abstract No. 377 [FS Tract C-25n]; a 15.691-acre tract out of the of the Robert Fleming Survey - Abstract No. 377 [FS Tract C-25o]. Containing 996.253 acres, more or less.

Any or all of the above-described lands may be exchanged. If the values are unequal, either party may equalize the values by making a cash payment, not to exceed 25 percent of the value of the lands transferred out of Federal ownership. The non-Federal lands proposed for acquisition by the Forest Service may include wetlands and floodplains along the creek segments. The Federal lands proposed for conveyance by the Forest Service may include wetlands and floodplains along the creek segments.

In addition, the exchange is expected to meet Forest-wide standards and guidelines, and the Management Area direction as described in the Land and Resource Management Plan. However, there may be a need for project-specific Forest Plan Amendment in regard to standards for Forest Plan Management Area (MA) 8d – Natural Heritage Areas. The conveyance of Federal Tract C-61, 13.4 acres, is within MA 8d and would not meet Forest Plan standard MA-8d-52 which states “Retain all lands as public lands”. The 2012 Planning Rule (36 CFR 219) requires notice of which substantive requirements of sections 219.8 through 219.11 are likely to be related to the amendment. Suspension of Forest Plan standard MA8d-52, through an amendment, is likely related to the consideration of § CFR 219.9(a)(2) Diversity of plant and animal communities.

The scoping comment period for this project is being combined with the 45-day notification and comment period requirement for proposed land exchanges. The public is invited to submit any comments or concerns about the exchange proposal, including advising the Forest Service of any liens, encumbrances, or other claims relating to the lands being considered for exchange, as well as any comments on the proposed project-specific Forest Plan Amendment.

Comments received, including names and addresses of those who commented, will be considered part of the public record for this proposed action and will be available for public inspection. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, anonymous comments will not provide the agency with the ability to provide the respondent with subsequent environmental documents.

This project is expected to be documented in an environmental assessment and decision notice; and will be subject to objection (see 36 CFR 220.7).

Comments must be submitted in writing to the District Ranger, Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands, 1400 US Highway 81/287, Decatur, TX 76234, within 45 days after the initial date of publication of this notice. Comments may also be submitted electronically via the online comment form at: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//CommentInput?Project=63528 Please state “Caddo Land Exchange” in the subject line when providing electronic responses, or on the envelope when replying by mail.

For maps and more information on the proposed exchange, visit the project-specific link at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=63528

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Bataineh, Lands, Minerals, Special Uses Program Manager, National Forests & Grassland in Texas, at amanda.bataineh@usda.gov or by phone at 936-639-8580.

Dates of Publication: February 21, February 28, March 7, and March 14, 2023.

Final Pour at Merrill Creek Bridge: Completion Draws Near

Press Release - Construction of Lake Ralph Hall in Fannin County reached another major milestone with the final concrete pour for the Merrill Creek bridge, one of two bridges that will span the lake. Now that Merrill Creek bridge decking is complete, only the side barriers and asphalt need to be installed.

“Through our partnership with Flatiron Construction and Lamb-Star Engineering, the road and bridge contractor and inspectors, we recognized this milestone and look forward to opening both new roadway segments along State Highway 34 between Ladonia and Honey Grove,” said Ed Motley, Upper Trinity’s

CITY OF TRENTON, TEXAS

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Pursuant to Section 372.009(c) and (d) of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Trenton, Texas (“City”), will hold a public hearing to accept public comments and discuss the petition (the “Petition”), filed by Fieldside Development, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (formerly known as GLA Ventures, LLC) (the “Petitioner”), requesting that the City create the Anderson Crossing Public Improvement District (the “District”) to include property owned by the Petitioner.

Time and Place of the Hearing. The public hearing will start at or after 7:00 p.m. on March 29, 2023, at the regular meeting place of the City Council of the City in the Trenton City Hall located 216 Hamilton St., Trenton, Texas 75490. During the public hearing, any interested persons may speak for or against the establishment of the proposed District and the advisability of the improvements to be acquired and constructed for the benefit of the property within the District.

General Nature of the Proposed Authorized Improvements. The purposes of the District include the design, acquisition, construction, and improvement of public improvement projects authorized by the Public Improvement District Assessment Act, codified as Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the “Act”), that are necessary for the development of the property within the District, which public improvements may include, but not be limited to: (1) design, construction and other allowed costs related to street and roadway improvements, including related earthwork, sidewalks, drainage, utility relocation, signalization, landscaping, lighting, signage, and rights-of-way; (2) design, construction and other allowed costs related to storm drainage improvements; (3) design, construction and other allowed costs related to water, wastewater and drainage (including detention) improvements and facilities; (4) design, construction and other allowed costs related to erection of fountains, distinctive lighting and signs, and acquisition and installation of pieces of art; (5) design, construction and other allowed costs related to parks, open space, and recreational improvements, including trails, landscaping, and irrigation related thereto; (6) design, construction and other allowed costs related to off-street parking facilities, including related sidewalks, drainage, utility relocation, signalization, landscaping, lighting, signage and rights-ofway; (7) design, construction and other allowed costs related to projects similar to those listed in subsections (1) - (6) above authorized by the Act, including similar offsite projects that provide a benefit to the property within the District; (8) payment of expenses incurred in the establishment, administration and operation of the District; and (9) payment of expenses associated with financing such public improvement projects, which may include but are not limited to, costs associated with issuance and sale of revenue bonds secured by assessments levied against the property (collectively, the “Authorized Improvements”). These Authorized Improvements shall promote the interests of the City and confer a special benefit on the property.

Estimated Cost of the Authorized Improvements. The estimated cost to design, acquire and construct the Authorized Improvements, including eligible costs related to the establishment, administration and operation of the District and expenses associated with financing Authorized Improvements is $6,000,000.

Proposed District Boundaries. The District is proposed to include approximately 23.797 acres of land generally located: (1) north and northeast of the Dallas Garland and Northeastern Railroad, (2) east of Pearl Street; (3) south of Saunders Street, and (4) west of U.S. Highway 69; and as more particularly described by a metes and bounds description available at Trenton City Hall located at 216 Hamilton St., Trenton, Texas 75490 and available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Proposed Method of Assessment. City shall levy assessments on each parcel within the District in a manner that results in imposing equal shares of the costs on property similarly benefited. Each assessment may be paid in full at any time (including accrued and unpaid interest), and certain assessments may be paid in annual installments (including interest and debt). If an assessment is allowed to be paid in installments, then the installments must be paid in amounts necessary to meet annual costs for those Authorized Improvements financed by the assessments and must continue for a period necessary to retire the indebtedness issued to finance or refinance those Authorized Improvements (including interest).

Proposed Apportionment of Cost between the District and City. City will not be obligated to provide any funds to finance the Authorized Improvements, other than from assessments levied on the District property. No municipal property in the District shall be assessed. The Petitioner may also pay certain costs of the improvements from other funds available to it as developer of the District.

Program Manager for Lake

Ralph Hall.

Both the Merrill Creek bridge and the 1.1-milelong pedestrian-friendly State Highway 34 bridge are scheduled to open to traffic this spring. The new section of FM 1550 is also on schedule to finish in spring.

“It’s been satisfying to see work on both the Merrill Creek and SH 34 bridges go from basically grassland to nearing completion,” said Project Manager Josh Pfingst with Flatiron Constructors, Inc.

“The final pour of concrete marked a milestone that was achieved safely and on schedule.”

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.

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

Manna House Food Pantry Wolfe City Food Pantry

Wolfe City Food Pantry P.O. Box 74 Wolfe City, Texas 75496

Any amount at all will help. Our affiliation with the North Texas Food Bank means we can make your dollar go further! Step up & show love today - YOU can make a difference.

PUBLIC NOTICE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING ROAD CLOSURES

Notice is hereby given that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will hold a Public Hearing at 8:50 am on April 18, 2023 in the County Courthouse located at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Texas. The public is invited to make comments concerning the proposal to partially close:

1. Cr. 3841 beginning at Cr. 3805, Cr. 3841 and extending to Cr. 3840, a closure of approximately .3 miles in length

2. Cr. 3840 beginning at Hwy. 11, Cr. 3840 and extending to Cr. 3841, a closure of approximately .31 miles In length

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This hearing and actions by the Commissioners’ Court are subject to the Texas Transportation Code, Section 251.154. For further information regarding this hearing on the proposed partial closure, please contact Commissioner Self at 903-587-3455 or County Judge Newt Cunningham at 903-583-7455.

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March 2023 Newsletter

Botulism

Recently a Botulism outbreak was reported in Texas. This was traced to Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes with bags date coded # 111222, 111322, 111422, 111522, & 111622.

Botulism is a neuromuscular disease with flaccid paralysis caused by the toxins of the bacteria Clostridia botulinum. The bacteria spores are found in the soil of Kentucky, Midwest and Atlantic seaboard states. The spores are mainly in poorly preserved silage, haylage, round bales of hay, feedstuffs or in feed or water contaminated with an infected rodent carcass.

When in the intestinal tract, the bacteria spores release toxins that enter the blood stream and effect nerve/muscle junction, causing muscle weakness and paralysis. The severity and progression of the disease are dependent on the amount of toxins. Clinical signs are difficulty eating, excess salivation, weak eyelid tone, weak tail tone, and exercise intolerance. Infected horses can also have muscle weakness that cause tremors, knee buckling, imbalance and increased down time (resting time) from weak muscles.

In foals, 10 days to 2 months of age, signs include inability to swallow, milk running out nostrils, drooling, muscle tremors (hence the name Shaker Foal), collapsing and death. Treatment is antibiotics and supportive care. Prognosis is dependent on the severity of the disease with recumbent, down horses having a poor prognosis. Prevention is by vaccination of the pregnant mare or horses in endemic areas.

I have never seen a case of botulism in horses in 45 years of practice. What I do see on a regular basis is choke when horses are fed alfalfa pellets or cubes dry. I know I have said it before, but YOU MUST SOAK ALFALFA PELLETS/CUBES BEFORE FEEDING THEM

TO AVOID CHOKE! Don’t even feed dry ones by hand as a treat! It does not state on the bag to soak them, but it can save you an emergency vet bill.

Alfalfa pellets and cubes are hard and many horses do not chew them slowly. When they are swallowed quickly, they get stuck in the horse’s esophagus and block it. Unlike human chokes, the trachea is not blocked, so the horse can still breathe. The signs of choke in horses are alfalfa green feedstuff and saliva coming out

both nostrils and mouth, gurgling sounds, coughing, head being extended, distress, and laying down like with colic. Later, aspiration pneumonia or a permanent dilation of the esophagus are complications.

Treatment to resolve the choke is for the vet to pass a tube, pump water in the esophagus and drain it out trying to dissolve the alfalfa blockage in the esophagus. It is an ordeal that is preventable.

EIA Equine Infectious Anemia or Coggins free America

In 1975 there were 10,371 horses that tested positive for EIA. In comparison in 2022, only 96 horses of 1.4 million tested were positive. With stringent Coggins test rules over the last 50 years, the country is almost free from EIA. It is present in only .004% of the US

PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST for QUOTE

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners’ Court will accept quotes for Forensic Services for Fannin County

Specifications may be obtained from:

Alicia Whipple Fannin County Auditor

101 East Sam Rayburn Drive Suite 301

Bonham, TX 75418

Quotes must be filed in the County Auditor’s Office before 3 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2023 or said quotes will not be considered. Quotes shall be opened on Monday, March 24, 2023 at 3 p.m. in the Fannin County Auditor’s Office, 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive, Ste. 301, Bonham, TX 75418.

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

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equine population. The horses testing positive now are Quarter Horse match racehorses that have been in Mexico. Mexican trainers that use the same needle and syringe on multiple horses spread the virus from horse to horse. The last 2 positive Coggins tests that I had were in Mexican QH match racehorses 7 and 12 years ago at the same trainer’s race barn. If purchasing a racing QH from a Mexican trainer, I recommend a new Coggins test be done. There is no cure for EIA. When the horse is Coggins positive, it is retested, then if still positive, it is euthanized or isolated from other horses forever. The test for EIA was named after Dr. Coggins who developed it. Dr. Coggins worked many years trying to create a vaccine against EIA, with no success. Most equine events require you to present your negative coggins results. Take a photo of your Coggins test & save it in your phone, then you will have

it wherever you go. Founder Alert Pastures are now green, and it is time to get those founder prone horses off of or limit their time on the grass. Buy

your grazing muzzle now if you need one, before they get hard to find.

Castration Signs: March 18-23

LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Honey Grove Board of Adjustments will have a public Hearing to hear the following requests at a special called meeting, March 30, 2023 at 6:00 at Lyday Hall. Immediately following the Public Hearing, the City Council will hear from the Board of Adjustments and possible act on this variance request. The Honey Grove City Council, acting as the Planning and Zoning Commission, will be present for the Board of Adjustment Public Hearing to see if a Zone Change is applicable. If so, Council will act on these items in a Special Called meeting immediately following the Board of Adjustments and/or the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing.

1. Application by Cole Guidinger, 901 Poplar, Honey Grove, Texas- to build a duplex. This is a variance to the Single Family 1 Zone for this area.

2. Application by Cole Guidinger, 1200 W. Market, Honey Grove, Texas- to build a duplex. This is a variance to the Single Family 1 Zone for this area.

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TPWD Seeks Input on Texas Migratory Game

Bird Regulation Proposals for 2023-24

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) 2023–24 proposed migratory game

bird regulations mirror last year’s season lengths, timing and daily bag limits. No changes were required due to federal

regulatory modifications for season length or daily bag limits. In addition, staff are not proposing any substantive changes to any migratory game bird hunting season.

TPWD is taking public comment on the proposed changes

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to the 2023–24 Migratory Game Bird Proclamation, with input to be considered before any action by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its March 23 public hearing.

Opportunities to provide comments for or against these proposals include: Online: At TPWD public comment page until March 22.

Phone or email: Comments on the proposed changes may be submitted to Small Game Program Director Shaun Oldenburger at (512) 389-4778, email: shaun.oldenburger@tpwd.texas.gov.

In person: The TPW Commission will take public comment on the proposed changes at their meeting on Thursday, March 23, in Austin. Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person.