Fannin Bank and First United Bank are Platinum Sponsors of the show. The Fortune Family is a Bronze sponsor. Additional sponsorships are still available. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at https://creativeartscenterbonham.org/events/kidz-krew/
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at the Sam Rayburn Museum, a division of the Briscoe Center in Bonham, Texas.
Politics have historically inspired quilters to create works dedicated to a party, political, and ideological figures. This exhibition displays examples, drawn from the Winedale Quilt Collection, of how some quilters have expressed political beliefs and support for candidates
with both original and wellknown patterns throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Selected quilts include homages or gifts to charismatic Texans such as W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel, John Nance Garner, and Ann Richards.
The exhibit coincides with the 2024 Bonham Quilt Hop on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event features hundreds of quilts across nine locations, as
well as craft and quilt vendors, demonstrations, workshops, and Fat Quarter bingo. For more information on the Bonham Quilt Hop, contact the Bonham Visitors’ Center at 903-583-9830 or email info@ visitbonham.com.
The Winedale Quilt Collection is a scholarly resource that supports the study of quilts and their history. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and provide access to American quilts and documenting the role of quilts in American culture. The quilts currently on display joined the collection as individual donations or as collections assembled by Joyce Gross, Sherry Cook, and Katherine Adams.
For more information on Citizen Stitching, please call the Sam Rayburn Museum at 903-583-2455 or email rayburn@austin.utexas.edu.
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– 5pm AN INCREDIBLE SALE FULL OF COLLECTABLES, ART, FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT. ONE OF OUR LARGEST SALES FULL OF UNUSUAL COLLECTABLES, CRAFTS, FURNITURE, ANTIQUES, GUNS TOOLS/ EQUIPMENT,TRAILERS, BOATS AND SO MUCH MORE. ALL ITEMS ARE PRICED TO SELL. WATERFORD GLASSES, WEDGEWOOD DISHES, JEWELRY & VINT. DESIGNER STERLING, CURIO CABINET, RUSSELL BRONZE, LADY SCULPTURE , STONE CARVED STATUES, SIGNED DALLAS COWBOY POSTERS (LANDRY, STAUBACK), MID CENTURY CHEST, SOFAS, FUTONS, CHAIRS, WW1 AVIATOR GOGGLES,KENMORE SS REFRIG.,WHIRLPOOL STACKABLE W/D, DUCK/BIRD COLLECTION, CRYSTAL DECANTERS, ORIGINAL AND SIGNED PAINTINGS, ANTQ. PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE, ANTQ. FORCE 20 SCALE, WICKER BABY CRIB/STAND, KITCHEN APPLIANCES, POTS & PANS, NINJA, OSTER, CHOCOLATE MACHINE, MIN. POPCORN CART, TABLES FULL OF DECORATIVE ITEMS, END TABLES & LAMPS, LINENS, QUILTS, STAINED GLASS, STORAGE CONTAINERS, WHIRLPOOL SS REFRIG, KEURIG, CROCKS, MENS/WOMENS CLOTHES , GERMAN STEINS, SINGLE & STD. MATTRESS, ELECTRIC STOVE, LAWN FURNITURE,CEDAR CABINET
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a record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes.
There are 132 Historical Markers in Fannin County according to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) website. Each week I will search the County and post a pic along with the Marker location and the Marker text. If you have a specific Marker you want to see in the Leader, email the pic to fcltimmeek@gmial.com
“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.”
Location: near the entrance of Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham.
Marker Text: Established at this site as a key part of Civil War defense of Texas by General Henry E. McCulloch, frontier fighter and Ranger of long experience.
With supervision of 7 brigades fighting in Texas, Indian Territory and Arkansas, McCulloch had here only 2 cavalry and 4 infantry units, to patrol and defend 600 miles along the Red River and western frontier against hostile Indians, bands of armed deserters, Federals attempting invasion and disloyal citizens encouraging invasion.
Food and arms were also furnished from here for armed forces and for friendly Indian families.
Colonel William C. Quantrill, C. S. A., and his notorious guerrilla raiders, including future members of the James and Younger gangs, attached themselves in 1836-64 to this command. Though the guerrillas were credited with stopping cattle thefts along the Red River, Quantrill had to be arrested for killing draft evaders and deserters and shooting up towns. However, he soon escaped. Lines of communication and supply were kept open and lives of hundreds of settlers were saved through the operations of this command.
By Tim Meek & Connie Estes
The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:00 AM for a regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all Commissioners and Judge present.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor Approved
7. Emergency Medical Services report for May 2024
– Scott Ridling, Fire Chief.
Chief Ridling reported they received 401 calls for May, up 50 calls from the previous month. He also reported that he is currently fully staffed.
8. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) for FY2024 Homeland Security Grant Division equipment –Emergency Management Coordinator. Approved 9. Approve minutes from 04/23/2024 (R) – County Clerk Approved DISCUSSION ITEMS:
10. Announcement from Judge Bob Clemons, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 – JP 2. Judge Bob Clemons, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, announced his retirement. He recommended Mark Buchanan as his replacement, listing Mr. Buchanan’s qualifications and education. Judge Cunningham thanked Judge Clemons for his years of service to the County. The Judge stated it will be up to the Party Chairs to determine Judge Clemons’ nominee for replacement.
11. Additional discussion regarding I-CrimeFighter software for District Attorney’s Office –Purchasing Agent. This was item passed on, more research needed before a final decision can be made.
DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:
12. Approve reduction in bond amount for The Peninsula and The Shores at the Peninsula; onsite water complete, reduce from $941,388.00 to $463,898.00 – Development Services Director. Di Hopkins, Development Services Director, reported that the project is almost completed, there are four homes under construction and the remaining roads will be paved by the end of July. Approved
13. Approve Preliminary Plat for Fannin Farms; 76 1-acre plus lots on 103.8 acres, ID# 79096 on CR 4941 and CR 4940 in Leonard – Development Services Director. Approved
14. Approve sending Lessor of County owned property in the area of FM 898 and CR 4070, Property ID# 70475, 90 days’ written notice to vacate the property and approve listing the property for sale with Solid Ground Realtors –Purchasing Agent. Approved
15. Accept or deny Rock and Gravel bids for all precincts – Purchasing Agent. Ms. Lane recommended all bids be approved. Approved
16. Accept or deny Asphalt Materials, Emulsions and Road Oil bids for all precincts – Purchasing Agent. Ms. Lane recommended all bids be approved. Approved
17. Approve sending 90-day cancellation to Document Logistix – Purchasing Agent. Approved
18. Approve placing ‘Road
Closed to Thru Traffic’ signs on certain County Roads –County Judge. Commissioner Pct. 1 Dale McQueen report that TXDOT will supply free road closed signs however the following steps must be taken. The road must be specifically named, a time limit for the road closure must be stated and a public hearing must be held. After the process is followed the road then can be closed and steps can be taken by law enforcement to enforce the closure. Approved
19. Approve additional cost for hotel room for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Clerk; Justice Court Personnel training in Corpus Christi, one night prior to training, 07/21/2024; $149.00 per night plus taxes - $177.41 total – Commissioner Precinct 2. This item was passed on and not considered by the Commissioners Court. The employee is no longer employed by the County. 20. Discussion and possible action regarding the responsibility to maintain the portion of CR 2909 that is located inside the city limits of Dodd City without the fully executed Interlocal Agreement for Road Maintenance –Commissioner Precinct 4 -Speaking on behalf of Dodd City, Mayor Pro Tem, Mike Keen referred to the Interlocal Agreement with the County requiring Dodd City to provide Worker’s Comp and Liability insurance for County workers when they are working on anything inside Dodd City Limits. Dodd City has been told by their insurance company they cannot do that. Judge Cunningham said if they were working for the County for free, it would make sense that the County would be willing to provide insurance. Judge Cunningham offered to speak with the Dodd City attorney and work out the details of the truth. The Judge expressed his intent to do what is legal and right for the citizens of Dodd City. It is his understanding that the County is not responsible for that portion of the road but he is going find out for sure. Judge Cunningham will look at the law and speak with the City’s attorney. The Court passed on this item at this time.
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With zucchini in season now and usually everyone that grows
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Slice fresh zucchini in half. Slice a little off the bottom to keep it stable. Brush with olive oil and garlic powder. Put mozzarella cheese & Parme-
Please contact the Fannin County Judge’s office via email at countyjudge@fanninco.net for a questionnaire if interested.
● Applicant must have lived in Texas for at least 12 months and in Fannin County for the last six (6) months consecutively to qualify.
● Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age and registered to vote in Fannin County.
● Questionnaires to be reviewed by the Fannin County Commissioners Court, Republican/Democratic Party Officials and Party Chairs.
● Successful applicant will be appointed by the Fannin County Commissioners Court and posted on the ballot by Party Chairs.
ENJOY!!!
Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to Fannin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or email me: fclweesie@gmail. com
When: 4th Thursday of January, April, July, October
Where: Texoma Housing Partners 810 W 16th St., Bonham, TX 75418
Time: 6pm to 8pm
No appointment needed. Early arrival is encouraged. Attorneys provide free legal advice in civil matters including: Landlord/ Tenant issues, Foreclosure prevention, Medicare/Medicaid Benefits, Bankruptcy, Wills/Probate/Guardianships, Public Benefits Denials, Expunctions/Nondisclosures, Family Law Matters. Applicants must be Fannin County residents and meet financial guidelines to obtain help.
We cannot assist with criminal cases or traffic tickets.
Clinic Sponsors: Fannin County Bar Association and Texoma Housing Partners. Fannin County Leader
Paris District Road Report for week of June 28, 2024 Paris -- Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 3, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Fannin County:
FM 2990, at the North Sulphur River bridge. Beginning on July 8 the FM 2990 bridge at the North Sulphur River will be closed to traffic permanently for removal as part of the new Lake Ralph Hall project. Traffic is asked to use SH 34 as the alternate route to FM 2990. Changeable message signs will be onsite to warn motorists of the upcoming closure.
FM 1753, at the Brushy Creek bridge. FM 1753 at the Brushy Creek bridge will be closed to through traffic beginning June 24 as crews remove and replace the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use FM 2645, FM 898, US 82, and FM 1752 as the detour route.
FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 274 at the Sandy Creek bridge is closed to thru traffic while the contractor replaces the existing bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use FM 1753 and SH 78 as the detour.
SH 56 at Bois d’Arc Creek. SH 56 at Bois d’Arc creek will be reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic beginning the week of June 24, as crews will work to remove and replace the bridge railing. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
SH 56 at Hutchins Creek and Caney Creek. SH 56 at Hutchins creek and Caney creek will be reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic beginning the week of June 24, as crews will work to remove and replace the bridge railing as well as perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
CR 4020 at Caney Creek. CR 4020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use CR 4025 as a detour.
FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2554, from FM 273 to CR 2125. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 897, from US 82 to FM 1396. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (June 28, 2024) - Local students graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Spring 2024. Midwestern State University had 678 undergraduate and graduate students in Spring 2024 with the provision that they meet all requirements as prescribed by the faculty and administration. Honor graduates receiving bachelor degrees included 64 summa cum laude, 74 magna cum laude, and 90 cum laude. Honor requirements
are a grade point average of 3.9-4.0 for summa cum laude, 3.7-3.89 for magna cum laude, and 3.5-3.69 for cum laude. Additionally, four graduates earned Redwine Presidential Scholar designation, five were named Redwine Scholars, and seven earned Redwine Honors Scholar recognition. Sixteen students received President's Medals. Honor graduates are designated in the list below. Honor graduates are designated in the list below.
Bailey, TX
Alexyss Ann Williams, Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology, Radiologic Technology Bonham, TX
Samantha Reese Mitchell, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre Savoy, TX
Sarah-Jo Elizabeth Shelton, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, summa cum laude, President's Medal for Excellence Trenton, TX
Shelly Rae Sadler, Master of Education, Special Education
nado that occurred on May 25, 2024, through May 26, 2024
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Collin, Cooke, Denton, Montague
Press Release - Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.
Impacted Area: Texas
Triggering Disaster 1: Hail, High Wind, and a Tornado that occurred on May 12, 2024, through May 29, 2024.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Bell
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Burnet, Coryell, Falls, Lampasas, McLennan, Milam, and Williamson
Triggering Disaster 2: Tornado and High Winds that occurred on May 16, 2024.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Austin, Harris, and Waller
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Liberty, Montgomery, Washington, and Wharton
Triggering Disaster 3: Tor-
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Clay, Dallas, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Jack, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise
Oklahoma: Jefferson, Love, and Marshall More Resources
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” “A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author
Old Fisher Mill. It was located south of Bonham at Bois d’arc and State Park Rd. Date ca.1920’s
On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-aGlance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.
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Just as in last weeks Commissioners Court, Judge Cunningham expressed his frustration with Commission Pct. 2 A.J. Self and his continued lack of answering questions, meeting with the Judge and attorneys. He also indicated the Ipad that was turned in had been erased and that money would have to be spent for forensics to recover the lost data.
Commissioner Self responded and reported that he turned the IPad in to the IT department for them to erase so it could be used by someone else instead of having to purchase another one. Commissioner Self indicated the only information on the Ipad was emails and that he did not use it. Fannin County resident Jason Walker asked why the previous County Judge, Randy Moore, who signed most of the Courthouse orders, had not been questioned and deposed. He also asked why the inspectors who signed off on the construction are
not being questioned Much discussion continued between the Judge and Mr. Walker.
Judge Cunningham indicated that he has talked to Randy Moore and that the voting records clearly show who voted for what regarding the Courthouse construction.
Judge Cunningham responded that there is information that he cannot disclose at this time and to “watch the end of the show.”
24. Justice Center – County Judge. Judge Cunningham said we are still waiting on cost information.
25. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge. Judge Cunningham restated the County’s intent to sell County property to pay for the Justice Center financial shortfalls and that any monies left over would be used to balance the County budget.
31. EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Consultation with Attorney, a closed meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.0725 for deliberation regarding contract negotiations where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the County’s interests with a third party; and Section 551.071 of the Government Code regarding consultation with attorney to seek advice on pending and contemplated litigation, settlements, and other matters, which are confidential under the Disciplinary Rules of the State Bar, on which the duty
of the attorney of the County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, regarding the financing and the operation of the Fannin County Jail and Detention Center and Amended and Restated Facility Operation & Management Agreement of the 96 bed County Facility – County Judge. The 5-year contract with LaSalle Corrections to operate the Fannin County Jail South Annex on CR 4200 will coincide with LaSalle’s contract to operate the Fannin County Detention Center on Silo Road. The daily rate for county detainees will increase from just over $56 per day to $77 per day beginning October 2024 which is well below the state average. The cost of the facility renovation will be paid from the funds currently being held by the County in the inmate commissary funds which will include the addition of double security fence and gates. LaSalle will also make available to its employees health care benefits that, at a minimum, are comparable to those provided by the County to its employees. The Fannin Annex will have considerable security renovations under the new contract. Approved 35. Adjourn
Press Release - This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability.
Impacted Area: Texas
Triggering Disaster 1: Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding beginning April 26, 2024, and continuing.
Application Deadline: January 17, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Angelina, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Houston, Jefferson, Madison, Tyler, and Waller
Triggering Disaster 2: Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding beginning April 26, 2024, and continuing.
Application Deadline:
January 21, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Eastland, Hardin, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, and Waller
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Angelina, Austin, Brown, Callahan, Comanche, Delta, Erath, Fannin, Fisher, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Haskell, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Newton, Nolan, Orange, Palo Pinto, Polk, Red River, Sabine, San Augustine, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, Tyler, Washington
Oklahoma: Bryan and Choctaw
Triggering Disaster 3:
Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding beginning April 26, 2024, and continuing.
Application Deadline: January 22, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Callahan and Guadalupe
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Aransas, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Gonzales, Hays, Jackson, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, and Wilson
Triggering Disaster 4:
Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding beginning April 26, 2024, and continuing.
Application Deadline: January 27, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Collin, Cooke, Denton, and Montague
Contiguous Counties
Also Eligible: Clay, Dallas, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Jack,
Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise
Oklahoma: Bryan and Choctaw
Triggering Disaster 5:
Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding beginning April 26, 2024, and continuing.
Application Deadline:
January 29, 2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Bell, Henderson, and Tyler
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Anderson, Angelina, Burnet, Cherokee, Coryell, Ellis, Falls, Freestone, Hardin, Jasper, Kaufman, Lampasas, McLennan, Milam, Navarro, Polk, Smith, Van Zandt, Williamson
More Resources
On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-aGlance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.
FEMA offers different assistance programs for individual citizens, public groups including government agencies and private nonprofit organizations. To find the FEMA help you need following a disaster event, visit fema.gov/assistance.
By Rich Hilliard
COLLEGE STATION
-- Ryelan Morris made the Dave Campbell's Texas Football All-State first team as a running back, as Honey Grove reached the Division-III Round of 16 to complete its State 7-on-7 play on June 28.
Lexington edged the Warriors, 13-12, in its third of three games played on June 28.
Honey Grove advanced by defeating Brazos,
22-6, in a Round-of-32 contest on June 28.
In Pool G action, Honey Grove defeated Grapeland, 14-12, and lost to Sunray, 14-13, on June 27.
The Warriors then topped Poth, 24-18, on June 28, after inclement weather postponed the June 27 contest.
Gunter won Division III, defeating Tidehaven, 20-14, on June 28.
Leonard's Jacoby LaCook leads everybody up the court on Jan. 16 during District 11-3A boys' basketball at Bonham. He will look to quarterback the Tigers to consecutive postseason trips in football in the fall. Photo by Rich Hilliard
By Rich Hilliard
Class 3A-II Leonard will compete for a second-straight postseason football trip this fall. A neutral site game against ranked competition will start the Tigers' regular season: Thursday,
Aug. 29, at Melissa vs. Jefferson which is No. 15 in Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine's 3A-I preseason poll for 2024.
Leonard, an area finalist last season, will then be home often during the first full month of the season: Sept. 6 vs. 3A-I Emory Rains, Sept.
13 at 3A-II Prairiland, Sept. 20 vs. Lindsay, Sept. 27 District 7-3A-II opener vs. Callisburg. Of these, Lindsay ranked No. 15 in the magazine's 2A-II preseason poll.
The remainder of 7-3A-II play will follow: Oct. 4 at Howe, Oct. 11 vs. Blue Ridge, Oct. 18 at S&S Consolidated, Oct. 25 District Open Date, Nov. 1 vs. Bells, Nov. 7 at Gunter.
Of the Tigers' 7-3A-II competition, defending State champion Gunter holds the top ranking in 3A-II and Bells equates No. 17 in the same preseason poll.
Bowden exits, Eddins in as HFC/AD at 1A-II Fannindel
Denver Bowden will not return for a third season as Class 1A-II Fannindel's head football coach.
Phillip Eddins has been hired to fill the position and be the school's athletic director.
Bowden, who took a job at a Dallas private school, coached the Falcons (5-6, 2-1) to their sixth-straight six-man postseason in 2022 via a bi-district advance after being District 9-1AII's runner-up.
In 2023, Fannindel (5-4, 1-2) tied for 9-1A-II's runner-up postseason berth with Trinidad and Apple Springs, but lacked the necessary tiebreaker to advance. --Rich Hilliard
Story and photos by Rich Hilliard
Look for Class 2A-I Honey Grove to outdo its historic 2023 season with an even better 2024, per the latter year’s edition of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine.
The annual summer read has the Warriors, a 10-2 region semifinalist in 2023, reaching the final four in the 2024 playoffs. To do so, the magazine predicts Hone Grove will avenge last year’s season-ending loss to eventual 2A-I champion Timpson in a rematch in the 2024 Region III-2A final.
The Warriors, in Shane Fletcher’s third season as head coach, will also dethrone reigning district champion Cooper, a 2023 region semifinalist and long-time sports rival, to win District 9-2A-I, per the magazine.
The publication’s 2A-I preseason 2024 poll, headed by its championship favorite, Ganado, includes Honey Grove at No. 3 and Cooper at No. 8. A couple of consecutive Warriors’ predistrict opponents in 2024 also appear in the rankings: Marlin (Sept. 6) at No. 11 in 2A-I and Winnsboro (Sept. 13) at No. 12 in 3A-I.
Three Honey Grove players also earned 2A preseason allstate recognition from the magazine: Ryelan Morris as an offensive utility player, Brody Mahan as a defensive lineman and Levi Beavers as a linebacker.
Morris, a running back and quarterback, also garnered the Preseason Offensive MVP and Beavers, a linebacker, claimed the Preseason Defensive MVP in 9-2A-I, per the magazine. Meanwhile, look for 3A-II Leonard to reach its secondstraight postseason under
third-year Tigers’ head coach Justin Dozier, per the publication.
The magazine forsees Leonard, an area finalist in 2023, as finishing third in 7-3A-II to advance, with quarterback Jacoby LaCook as the district’s Preseason Offensive MVP.
The publication has undefeated 3A-II State 2023 champion Gunter defending its title, top-ranked and winning 7-3A-II and Bells, ranked No. 17 in the same 3A-II preseason poll, as the district’s runner-up.
Leonard will also start its regular season on Thursday, Aug. 29, against a ranked opponent -- Jefferson, No. 15 in the magazine’s 3A-I poll, in a neutral site game at Melissa.
Conversely, the magazine has no such favorable predictions for Fannin County’s other four varsity football programs in 2024.
Fannindel will equate the odd team out, per the magazine, of the postseason qualifiers in the three-team 10-1A-II, which includes No. 19 ranked in 1AII and district championship favorite Gold-Burg. Savoy will have to overcome the likes of magazine district championship favorite Gilmer Union Hill and Saint Jo, No. 11 and 16 respectively ranked in its 1A-I poll, in the fiveteam 10-1A-I Only the top two finishers in 1A districts qualify for the playoffs.
The publication also has Trenton (6-2A-I) and Bonham (5-4A-II) outside of the postseason contenders in its respective districts. The Tigers’ district will again include Tioga, No. 16 in the 2A-I poll, while the Warriors will be returning to 4A after a six-season stay in 3A. Workouts for the 2024 season will start on Monday, Aug. 5.
Renita Gail Nichols entered into the presence of Christ on June 24, 2024 in the comfort of her own home.
She was born to Grady and Romaine Nichols on February 16, 1963 in Bonham, TX. Renita is lovingly known as Mom and Nana to everyone in town. She will be fondly remembered for her devotion to her family and friends.
Renita was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. She loved reading the Bible and living out the scriptures by giving to others. In her spare time she would tend to her plants and take her beloved dog Bella Mae for walks. Of all the accomplishments in Renita’s life, nothing compared to being a mom to her three girls, Kellesha, Cassie, and Ashley.
The family will hold a celebration of life service on July 13th and have asked you to reach out to them directly for the details of the service.
Renita is preceded in death by daughter, Cassie Kirk, her parents, nephew, Clayton Bright and former husband, Robert Sutton.
Those left to cherish her memory, daughters, Kellesha Lorance (Steven), Ashley Wright (Joshua), son in law, Matthew Kirk, siblings, Jerry Gossett (Cherri), Gary Nichols (Hope), Royce Nichols, Karen Frasier, grandchildren, Aislynn Monks, Adrian Monks, Shayna Sutton, Nautika Kirk, Rickey Kirk, Cambria Wright, Lillie Wright, Arielle Wright, Josiah Wright, Gemma Wright, Emory Wright, Paisley Wright, Chase Wright, great grandchildren, James Doyle, Kyzlen Jemison, Kemery Jemison, Kinzley Monks, former husband, David Carnley and her four legged companion, Bella Mae.
Jerry Ray Sadler passed away with his loving family by his side on July 1, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
Jerry was born on August 19, 1938 in Leonard, TX to James Creed Sadler and Una Sue Doty Sadler. Jerry was born into humble beginnings. It was these beginnings that carved out hard work and determination in him. At a young age Jerry would work to help provide for his family. Service to others led him to enlist in the United States Army and serve his country for 5 years. After leaving the service Jerry went on to work as a Private Eye and purchased a service station in Memphis, TN. When his son Sammy was 2 years old the family moved back to Leonard, TX. Jerry owned his own painting company, and also worked with his sister and her husband in their paint company. Later in his life he owned and operated his own drywall business, where he worked with his best friend and son Sammy at S&S Commercial Drywall. In his early years some of his favorite times were spent hunting with his bird dogs and racing horses. Jerry enjoyed life’s simple pleasures whether it was watching an episode of Gunsmoke or The Rifleman, reading a good book, or working on his old Chevy truck, Jerry was a content man. His love for the farm and taking care of the cattle will live on through his family. Every time they watch a brilliant sunset they will look to the Heavens and smile at the thought of Jerry.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Sadler, parents, James and Una Sadler, siblings, Billy Sadler, Melva Sass, Margaret Lopez, Sally Kind, and Wilma Louise Monk.
Those left to carry on his legacy, son Sammy Sadler and fiancé Melody , siblings, James Sadler, Mary Jo Brunson, Nell Hoyle, granddaughter, Carissa Bowen and husband, Dustin, and great grandson, Toby Bowen.
Services were held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:00pm. Bro. Larry Goodwin and Bro. Brian Rayburn officiated. Burial following at Randolph Lindsey Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home for all their love and dedication to Jerry.
Doris Elizabeth (Forbes) Wold, born June 28, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to Marie (Stier) Forbes and John Howie Forbes, was the eldest of three children. She passed on May 16, 2024. Burial was at Van Alstyne Cemetery Friday, June 28, 2024.
She enjoyed soccer and roller skating in school. After graduating from North Olmstead High School, she married her high school sweetheart Donald Villoni and moved to Southern California. Following Donald’s work in the aerospace industry, they lived in Germany for two years with their four young children, exploring Europe during his off time. Back in the States, Doris focused on raising their children, being active in PTA, and leading Scouts activities. She was deeply involved in community and church groups in Orange and Lake Forest, CA, and was a member Of the Eastern Star.
In 1970, Doris traveled to Scotland with her Uncle Don to trace her family roots. Doris married Richard Wold in 1975, residing in Lake Forest, CA for 31 years. Doris worked at Beckman Instruments for two decades before retiring to care for Richard. Following his death, she moved to Bonham, TX in 2008, where she volunteered extensively, notably as a “Pink Lady” at TMC and with the United Methodist Women’s group.
Doris took pride in her children and their families. She is survived by her children Donald, Laura, Thomas and Joanne, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also remembered fondly by Richard’s children and extended family members across several states.
A Celebration of Life was held on June 28th, her birthday, hosted by The Wesley House Assisted Living in Bonham.
A special thank you to The Wesley House and Staff for seven years
Theodore Roosevelt Ross Jr. passed away on June 29, 2024 at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Roosevelt (Skooney) was born to Theodore Roosevelt Ross Sr. and Millie Weatherby Ross on November 13, 1931 in Bonham, TX. He was educated in the Bonham Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1950. Roosevelt proudly served in the United States Army in Tanker Company #179 Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, as a driver. After returning home from service he attended GI School in Commerce, TX. On March 31, 1956 he married his best friend, Vera Elizabeth Smith and the Lord blessed them with 68 wonderful years. In 2006 their nieces and nephews honored them with a 50th wedding anniversary celebration of love. Roosevelt was a dedicated member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was ordained as a deacon in 1969. He faithfully served in various roles including superintendent of the Sunday School and benevolent fund committee. Roosevelt was also a soloist in the senior choir. In the community he was an active member of the Progressive Citizen’s League and worked many years for First National Bank of Bonham, TXU Power Plant in Savoy as well. After retirement he met many good friends while driving for Adventure in Travel. Roosevelt enjoyed traveling and always looked forward to vacations and new adventures.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Roosevelt Ross Sr. and Millie Weatherby Ross, brothers, Billy Ray and Lawrence Edward Ross and sister, Jean Elizabeth (Peaches) Mayberry, and nephews, Gene and Joe Ross. Mourning his loss includes his wife, Vera Elizabeth Ross, special nephews and nieces, Bobby Ray and Shelia Ross, Tonja and Elijah Palmer, Barbara Sha Ross, Terry Ross and Becky, Gerry Ross and Carla, Tony and Khalilah Ross, Lawrence and Pam Ross, Nakita and Melvin Stewart, Lisa Ross, Stevie Mayberry, Vonnie and Ruthie Mayberry, and a host of other relatives and friends. Roosevelt’s service was held Friday, July 5th at the First Baptist Church in Bonham, starting at 1pm. Burial followed at Fannin Memorial Gardens.
Roy Lee Petrich passed away at his home on June 28, 2024 in Bonham, TX. Roy was born to W.A. Bill and Lena (Hendrix) Petrich on January 2, 1941. Roy came from very humble beginnings. He was born in a one-bedroom farmhouse in Haskell, Texas. His parents had 3 biological children and one child they raised as their own. As Roy would often say he was “born before electricity was a common household item.” His family may not have had much, but one thing they had in abundance was love. Roy’s father was a farmer, and while the children were young, his mother was a housewife. After her children were raised, Lena would go on to become a licensed vocational nurse. Growing up on the farm, Roy said, they were poor, but they didn’t know any better. After being raised on the farm, Roy joined the United States Air Force at the young age of 18. In 1959, knowing he would soon be drafted, Roy decided to enlist voluntarily before going on to proudly serve our country for 23 years. The Air Force took him around the world, serving in Vietnam, Bermuda, Germany, and many other places. He retired in 1982 as a Captain, receiving a Bronze Star for his service. While on active duty, Roy also managed to earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. Upon completion of his military services, Roy went on to dedicate fourteen years of employment with the Texas Workforce Commission where he retired in 1999.
Roy married his first wife, Wanda Donaldson, while she was still a senior in high school. They had 3 wonderful children together – Tammy, Boyd, and Susan. Roy and Wanda were married for 15 years before they departed amicably. Roy later married the love of his life, Connie Chalstrom, on December 21, 1979. They were together for 43 years before Connie went to be with the Lord last year. They loved travelling all over the world during their retirement, enjoying the view from their gorgeous lakefront home, and spending time with their family and friends. Roy would also play Santa every year for the children in the community. Roy’s daughter, Tammy, was married to Lester Kasparek for 20 years before she went to be with the Lord in 2009. Together, they had a daughter, Leslie, who married Nathan Markiewicz. Today, Nathan and Leslie have 2 boys, Braxton Beau and Rylan Rebel Markiewicz. Even though Rylan’s middle name is Rebel, Roy only referred to him as “Rebel.”
Roy is survived by his son, Boyd Petrich and wife Pam of Cypress, Texas, their sons Chase Petrich of Houston, Texas, and Will Petrich and partner Gizel Arreola of Fort Worth, Texas. He is also survived by his daughter, Susan Warnick, and her husband Scott, of Dallas, Texas. Other survivors include sisters Gereldine and husband Bill Baker of Haskell, Texas, Willie Faye “Sis” Tidrow, also of Haskell, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Lena Petrich, wife Connie Petrich, daughter Tammy Kasparek, a son who passed at birth, Jason Carl Petrich, brother-in-law Lonnie Hise, brother- in-law Gaston Tidrow, and cousin/brother Delbert Howell. Honorary mention should be given to five women who were considered like family and took care of both Connie and Roy until the very end: Jacquelyn Davis, Katie Minyard, Crystal Linarez, Tanya Christman, and Tammie Hall.
The funeral service was held at First United Methodist Church in Bonham on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 starting at 12pm with burial following at Arledge Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate in memory of Roy to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.
Pallbearers were Boyd Petrich, Scott Warnick, Chase Petrich, Will Petrich and Nathan Markiewicz.
We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
Monthly Mobile Food Distribution @ 9am ● 1st Tuesday - Ladonia City Square 100 Center Plaza
3rd Wednesday, Bonham @ Multipurpose Ctr. ● 700 FM 87, ● 9am
Fannin County Community Ministries
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00am - 11:45am 1022 FM 273 BONHAM TX 75418 903-583-3663
When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church) For more information: 903-583-3910
McKenzie United Methodist Church
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1st & 3rd Thursday each month: 5pm - 7pm 4th Tuesday: Produce 1pm - 4pm Star Breece - 281-832-8116
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Pamela Anne Butler, a beloved educator and founder of The Westwood School in Dallas, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2024, at the age of 73.
Pam was born on June 25, 1950, in Bonham, Texas, and was the daughter of G.C. and Martha Butler. From childhood, she was an inquisitive explorer of nature and literature. She was outdoors as much as possible observing how things worked. That spirit of curiosity continued into her professional life where she observed the children she was teaching. Her goal was to find a better way of cultivating the child’s curiosity and making the child a life-long learner. This led her to the Montessori Method of teaching where observation of the child is an important component in educating the child.
In 1986, Pam founded The Westwood School, a place where her passion for teaching and her commitment to students could flourish. To facilitate her vision, she earned certifications from St. Nicola Training Center in London, England, and additional certifications from Contemporary Montessori Education. Over the years, she guided over 1600 students through their educational journey, leaving a profound and enduring legacy. Her influence extended beyond the classroom to the families of her students, where she was always available to listen to any issues parents had with their children. She was always quick to ensure that parents knew about the special moments that happened at school with their children. Many former students would return frequently to visit with her and express gratitude for the positive influence that she had on their lives. Pam’s vision of creating a school for students from toddler through High School led the school to adopt the prestigious International Baccalaureate program for the upper school years.
Pam is survived by her daughter, Heather Lourcey (Larry), her beloved grandchildren, Dean Lourcey and Beau Lourcey; her sister, Carolyn Gray (Alan); her brothers Charles Butler (Karen) and John Wood (Ann); her nieces, Caitlin Boothe (Barry) and Sandra Barnes(Steve); and her nephews, Brett Gray, Kyle Gray (Christina), Chase Butler (Ashley) and Craig Wood (Julie); great nephews, Brooks Boothe, Ford Boothe, Jack Butler, Truett Butler; and great niece, Elizabeth Butler. Her family and countless former students remember her not only as an exceptional educator but also as a cherished family member and friend.
Pam’s legacy of love, dedication and education will continue in the hearts and minds of all those she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. There will be a private family graveside service in Bonham. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Arboretum in Dallas on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Westwood School (westwoodschool.org) in her honor, continuing her mission of enriching the lives of future generations.
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7/25/23
LAKE COUNTRY
STORAGE UNIT AUCTION:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Saturday, July 20, 11:00 am, at 1582 Rec Rd 3, Bonham, TX -- Complete contents (furniture and misc. items) of self-storage unit will be sold to satisfy landlord’s lien. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit’s contents sold for cash to the highest bidder. Cleanup deposit is required. Property includes the unit contents belonging to the following tenant: Teresa Wyatt
PUBLIC AUCTION
The following vehicle will be sold at public auction on July 18, 2024 at 9:00 am, at Bill’s Auto Body & Towing Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418: 2002 Mercury SUV
PUBLIC AUCTION
NOTICE:
July 31, 2024 at 7:30 am
Hunting!
Week of July 3, 2024
Bois d’Arc stained; 85 degrees; 0.05 feet above pool. Anticipate increased recreational boater traffic for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Bass are biting on main lake points in 3-5 feet on spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and flukes. Windy points are best with grass present. Just out and off shore a bit flukes and senkos are good around bushes with shade. A few brush piles are starting to produce fairly good in 10-12 feet. Not all brush piles have fish, so just keep checking them and you will find the one that does. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service.
Cooper GOOD. Water stained; 83 degrees: 2.00 feet below pool. Anticipate increased recreational boater traffic for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Water is being released at the spillway. Anglers are reporting good catches. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 76 degrees; 3.23 feet above pool. Anticipate increased recreational boater traffic for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The lake is still about 3 feet over pool and the gates are closed while areas downstream continue to be flooded. Crappie are scattered in 10-30 feet of water. Seeing more in 10-20 feet on timber and bush hitting minnows and jigs. Color does not matter, you just need to match the profile the fish are feeding on.
Ray Roberts GOOD. Water slightly stained; 83 degrees; 4.08 feet above pool. Anticipate increased recreational boater traffic for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. White bass are schooling around the dam and random open water. Anything you can throw at them when fish are surfacing. Crappie should be stacked in brush piles 15-30 feet hitting minnows or the smallest jig you can stand to use. Channel catfish are great on punch bait in 15-25 feet.
Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 87 degrees; 0.20 feet above pool. Anticipate increased recreational boater traffic for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Lake Tawakoni continues the fish good as water temperatures rise to almost 87 degrees. We are experiencing a solid summer pattern which includes white bass and hybrid striper occasionally feeding on the surface on schools of shad. This pattern is not consistent but when found is extremely fun. Slabs and swimbaits are the ticket when this happens. There is a more consistent bite on white bass and hybrid stripers on humps and drop offs in 12-25 feet.
Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 75 degrees; 2.44 feet above pool. Anticipate increased recreational boater traffic for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Striped bass fishing is good using topwaters at daylight near rocky banks and main lake points. Look for birds and surfacing fish. Catching a lot of fish on live shad on ledges and humps in 30-45 feet of water. Crappie fishing is slow using jigs on structure and brush piles in 15-20 feet of water. Fish near points and in ditches in the backs of coves. Catfishing is good using punch bait for channel catfish in 15-25 feet of water on rocky points.
FOR SALE:
2007 Buick Lucerne CXL Cold air, leather interior, good tires, new water pump, new battery, no dents - Solid car. 903-227-5815
I’M A CAREGIVER:
Reliable, punctual with 20 years experience. I can provide many references upon request and pass background check. I have compassion and respect while giving the best personal and medical care. Call 580-453-1612 and talk to Gina Jones who is local in Fannin County.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS
Contents of the following storage units located at Bonham Best Storage, 2624 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418, will be sold to the highest bidder if rent is not paid in full within 15 days of this publication. Units rented by: Delwin Price, James Reed Hufford, & Kevin Richardson
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
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.
CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS
B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-583-3597
God Is On The Menu at 7:00 pm Travis Conrood will sing. Come early to eat Shumardii’s
HAY FOR SALE Small square bales of pasture grass hay. $7.00/bale. Please text: 469-422-2348
INSIDE RUMMAGE SALE: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, DODD CITY, TX JULY 12 & 13 FRI./SAT. 8 AM - 4 PM Proceeds to support Building Fund. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, kitchen items, linens, seasonal decor, books, puzzles, toys, picture frames, furniture and more.
FIRE SALEHICKORY BBQ / LIVING ESTATE SALERUTH BLEVINS 302 MEADOW LN. BONHAM FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 12 & 13 8AM-8PM Coke Memorabilia, Misc. Antiques and Ruth’s stuff.
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ESTATE SALE
MARY & MARSHALL WARE 822 CR 3012, BONHAM, TX Thurs., 07/11 (9am - 7pm), Fri., 07/12 & Sat., 07/13 (9am - 5pm) See Pg. 3 SIDE BY SIDE ESTATE SALES DAVID LONDON 214-533-1226
CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm
Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.
Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346
12-18-18
Gathering Time Ranch wants to invite everyone to join us for our 2024 events. The Ranch is located at 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX. 75447. Call 903-227-7969 for more information! • Oct. 5th Annual Gathering @ The Ranch with Paul Daley with Wild Horse Ministries • Dec. 6th Spanish Christmas Drive Through • Dec. 13th Christmas Drive Through
Yesterday, my morning devotional from Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotionals was about rejoicing. Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” As believers, we have the capacity and the calling to rejoice even in the most difficult circumstance. As Spurgeon states, “…although trouble may surround them, they still sing; and, like many birds, they sing best in their cages!”
You may be in your own kind of “cage” this morning – whether it be a disease or some other kind of physical affliction, marital strife, or financial struggles –may your “heart rejoice in
Him.” (Psalm 33:21) When Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego found themselves in the fiery furnace, the Lord did not put the fire out, instead He became the “fourth man in the fire!” He just got right in there with them and protected them and got them through. The famous hymn writer said it this way, “Whatever
my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL!” May you find it in your heart to truly rejoice with us as we celebrate Our Risen Savior – regardless of whatever else may be going on in your life.
Yours for Broken Chains, Lyn and Lissa
Thursday Evenings
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Free Meal Included
Is Celebrate Recovery For Me?
Celebrate Recovery offers a person the opportunity to participate in a group where love and hope combine with God’s purpose to mend our lives. Ask yourself:
• Are there things in my life that I do to hurt others?
• Is there something I wish I could live without?
• Is there something in my life that has gotten out of control?
• Do I have a habit or hang-up from which I need to be freed?
Located at Calvary Baptist Church • 913 S. 5th St. Bonham, TX cbcbonham.org/celebraterecovery Email: info@cbcbonham.org
6/2/20
Hello everyone!
For most of us, hearing God’s Word is not a problem. The question is, are we applying it to our lives? Do we hear it and receive it, or do we hear it and disregard it to do what we want instead?
As we see in James 1:1927, there is a big difference between worldly living and living for the Lord. James also explains the way that we should be living for the Lord in our lives. The key to living out our faith is to not only hear the Word of God, but to humbly receive it, and use it to reshape our thinking so that we can apply it to our lives. If we hear God’s Word and disregard or ignore it, then we do not really hear it at all. God’s Word is not intended to entertain us, but to change us. It is not
just for our consumption, but also for our construction. The message in this passage is that if we truly put our faith in God, we shouldn’t settle for merely appearing religious. We must abandon trying to control the world with our words and our anger. We must humbly receive the Word that God has planted within us, listen to it, and obey what it says. We ought to control our words, care for those who are weak and suffering, and keep ourselves from being contaminated by the world around us.
A classic hymn that accompanies this passage was written by Frederick William Faber in 1849.
“Faith of our fathers! Living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword: O how our hearts
beat high with joy
Whene’er we hear that glorious Word!
Faith of our fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!
Faith of our fathers! We will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee, too, as love knows how, By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!
If you’re looking to find a good church home, we invite you to come visit us and be part of our worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday!
Bro. Josh Stevenson
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
How important is worship?
Jesus said that, “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth”(John 4:24). If we are going to worship God, then there is a way in which we MUST worship God.
We MUST worship God whole heartedly! David wrote, “I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works”(Psalms 9:1). God has always desired the whole heart of man. We must put our hearts into worship. The Lord declared the great commandment, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind”(Matt. 22:37). We MUST worship God in
the church. Christ said, “I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee”(Hebrews 2:12). We must not forsake the assembly of the saints (Hebrews 10:25). The church is the family of God (Ephesians 3:15).
We MUST worship God without fear. The son of Jesse wrote, “Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name”(Psalm 18:49). Christians cannot allow the world to define, dictate, or decide what worship consists of. The church, though persecuted, must follow God’s word in worship. We are told, “fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell”(Matt. 10:28). We MUST worship God ac-
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cording to Truth! Our worship to God must be scriptural, and not traditions of men. Jesus speaks of a ‘vain worship’. It is the worship that God has not authorized, but is after the thoughts and commandments of men (Mark 7:7). We need the authority of the Lord in worship. Paul wrote, “whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him”(Col. 3:17). Truly, we are “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1 Peter 2:9). We should “speak” and worship “as the oracles of God” have declared (1 Peter 4:11). Let us “worship GOD in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).
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 903-583-1671
Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910
Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
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) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768
First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038
First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250
First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683
First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900
First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160
First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319
First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727
Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378
Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com
Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009
New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386
Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987
Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX
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
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734
Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 587-2229
Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155
Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, 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
Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446
Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy
82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655
Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 682-201-8795
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412
St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155
Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518
Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 217-7665
First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463
First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378
First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314
Grove
Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508
McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455
Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146
Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870
Virginia Point United Methodist Church 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX
Non-Denominational
Pentecostal
First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014
Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325
Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627
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Sealed bids for the Request for Proposal Group Health and Dental Insurance, RFP No 1 for the City of Bonham Health Benefit Trust will be received until 2:00 p.m. on July 19, 2024 by the City of Bonham, at the following address:
City of Bonham
Attn: Brad Nichols, HR Director 514 Chestnut St. Bonham, TX. 75418
BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Bids will be accepted only from Bidders that have been pre-qualified by the Authority for this project. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the information provided in the Request for Proposal Group Health and Dental Insurance, RFP No 1. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from our consultant, AssuredPartners of Texas. The contact is Chris Caplinger and her email is chris.caplinger@assuerdpartners.com
Brad Nichols HR Director
The City of Leonard will conduct a public hearing for various water line replacements that are funded utilizing the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) TWDB No. 62964. The project includes 2,209 linear feet of proposed 8” PVC Waterline, 4,287 linear feet of proposed 10” PVC Waterline, and 13,771 linear feet of proposed 12” PVC Waterline. Portions of the water line replacements will occur throughout Kiwanis Park and the Leonard High School Baseball Field, both located within the City of Leonard.
The public meeting will begin at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024. It will take place at the City of Leonard City Hall; 111 W. Collin St. Leonard, TX 75452.
CITY OF LEONARD Michael Pye, Mayor July 2024
FANNIN COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF TEXAS HAS A VACANCY FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK
BY TEXAS STATUTES, THAT VACANCY, DUE TO THE TIMING OF ITS OCCURANCE, IS HANDLED THROUGH TWO INDEPENDENT PROCESSES:
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1. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: THE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A PERSON TO SERVE AS THE COUNTY CLERK UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A CANDIDATE IS ELECTED AND THE ELECTION RESULTS ARE CANVASSED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
2. REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINEE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT (NOVEMBER 2024): THE FANNIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING THE PARTY’S NOMINEE THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
THE COUNTY CLERK:
• SERVES AS CLERK AND CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR THE COMMISSIONERS COURT, CONSTITUTIONAL COUNTY COURT AND STATUTORY COUNTY COURTS.
• ACTS AS A RECORDER AND CUSTODIAN OF IMPORTANT PUBLIC RECORDS, INCLUDING ALL BONDS, DEEDS, BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES, ASSUMED NAMES AND LIVESTOCK BRANDS, ENSURING THAT RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE, ARCHIVAL MANNER.
• ISSUES MARRIAGE LICENSES.
APPLICANTS MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, HAVE LIVED IN TEXAS FOR AT LEAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND IN FANNIN COUNTY FOR THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS CONSECUTIVELY, MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 18 YEARS OF AGE AND BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN FANNIN COUNTY.
THOSE INTERESTED IN TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT TO THE OFFICE MAY CONTACT THE FANNIN COUNTY JUDGE’S OFFICE TO SECURE THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSIONERS. PLEASE CONTACT COUNTY JUDGE NEWT CUNNINGHAM AT COUNTYJUDGE@FANNINCO.NET OR VIA PHONE AT 903-583-7455.
FANNIN COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF TEXAS HAS A VACANCY FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2 BY TEXAS STATUTES, THAT VACANCY, DUE TO THE TIMING OF ITS OCCURANCE, IS HANDLED THROUGH TWO INDEPENDENT PROCESSES:
1. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: THE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A PERSON TO SERVE AS THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2 UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A CANDIDATE IS ELECTED AND THE ELECTION RESULTS ARE CANVASSED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
2. REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINEE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT (NOVEMBER 2024): THE FANNIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPRESENTING VOTING PRECINCTS IN JP PRECINCT 2 AND THE COUNTY PARTY CHAIR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING THE PARTY’S NOMINEE THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:
• HEARS TRAFFIC AND OTHER CLASS C MISDEMEANOR CASES PUNISHABLE BY FINE ONLY.
• HEARS CIVIL CASES WITH UP TO $20,000 IN CONTROVERSY.
• HEARS LANDLORD AND TENANT DISPUTES.
• HEARS TRUANCY CASES.
• PERFORMS MAGISTRATE DUTIES.
• CONDUCTS INQUESTS.
APPLICANTS MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, HAVE LIVED IN TEXAS FOR AT LEAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND IN FANNIN COUNTY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2 FOR THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS CONSECUTIVELY, MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 18 YEARS OF AGE AND BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN FANNIN COUNTY.
THOSE INTERESTED IN TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT TO THE OFFICE MAY CONTACT THE FANNIN COUNTY JUDGE’S OFFICE TO SECURE THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSIONERS. PLEASE CONTACT COUNTY JUDGE NEWT CUNNINGHAM AT COUNTYJUDGE@FANNINCO.NET OR VIA PHONE AT 903-583-7455.
FANNIN COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF TEXAS HAS A VACANCY FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK.
BY TEXAS STATUTES, THAT VACANCY, DUE TO THE TIMING OF ITS OCCURANCE, IS HANDLED THROUGH TWO INDEPENDENT PROCESSES:
1. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: THE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A PERSON TO SERVE AS THE COUNTY CLERK UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A CANDIDATE IS ELECTED AND THE ELECTION RESULTS ARE CANVASSED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
2. REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINEE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT (NOVEMBER 2024): THE FANNIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING THE PARTY’S NOMINEE THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
THE COUNTY CLERK:
• SERVES AS CLERK AND CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR THE COMMISSIONERS COURT, CONSTITUTIONAL COUNTY COURT AND STATUTORY COUNTY COURTS.
• ACTS AS A RECORDER AND CUSTODIAN OF IMPORTANT PUBLIC RECORDS, INCLUDING ALL BONDS, DEEDS, BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES, ASSUMED NAMES AND LIVESTOCK BRANDS, ENSURING THAT RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE, ARCHIVAL MANNER.
• ISSUES MARRIAGE LICENSES.
APPLICANTS MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, HAVE LIVED IN TEXAS FOR AT LEAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND IN FANNIN COUNTY FOR THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS CONSECUTIVELY, MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 18 YEARS OF AGE AND BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN FANNIN COUNTY.
RESUMES ARE BEING ACCEPTED BY THE FANNIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SELECT A CANDIDATE TO APPEAR ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AS THE PARTY’S NOMINATED CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A RESUME AS THE PARTY’S NOMINATED CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK IS FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 AT 5 PM. ALL RESUMES, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, MUST BE IN THE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE FANNIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY CHAIR, MELANIE GRAMMAR BY THE ABOVE DEADLINE. RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO: MELANIE.FCGOP@GMAIL.COM. TO ARRANGE TO PHYSICALLY DELIVER A RESUME OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION OF COUNTY CLERK OR BEING A CANDIDATE FOR THE SAME, YOU MAY CALL MELANIE GRAMMAR AT 214-908-1324.
FANNIN COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF TEXAS HAS A VACANCY FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2 BY TEXAS STATUTES, THAT VACANCY, DUE TO THE TIMING OF ITS OCCURANCE, IS HANDLED THROUGH TWO INDEPENDENT PROCESSES:
1. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: THE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A PERSON TO SERVE AS THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2 UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A CANDIDATE IS ELECTED AND THE ELECTION RESULTS ARE CANVASSED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
2. REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINEE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT (NOVEMBER 2024): THE FANNIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPRESENTING VOTING PRECINCTS IN JP PRECINCT 2 AND THE COUNTY PARTY CHAIR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING THE PARTY’S NOMINEE THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:
• HEARS TRAFFIC AND OTHER CLASS C MISDEMEANOR CASES PUNISHABLE BY FINE ONLY.
• HEARS CIVIL CASES WITH UP TO $20,000 IN CONTROVERSY.
• HEARS LANDLORD AND TENANT DISPUTES.
• HEARS TRUANCY CASES.
• PERFORMS MAGISTRATE DUTIES.
• CONDUCTS INQUESTS.
APPLICANTS MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, HAVE LIVED IN TEXAS FOR AT LEAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND IN FANNIN COUNTY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2 FOR THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS CONSECUTIVELY, MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 18 YEARS OF AGE AND BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN FANNIN COUNTY.
RESUMES ARE BEING ACCEPTED BY THE FANNIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SELECT A CANDIDATE TO APPEAR ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AS THE PARTY’S NOMINATED CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A RESUME AS THE PARTY’S NOMINATED CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2 IS FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2024 AT 5 PM. ALL RESUMES, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, MUST BE IN THE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE FANNIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY CHAIR, MELANIE GRAMMAR BY THE ABOVE DEADLINE. RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO: MELANIE.FCGOP@GMAIL.COM. TO ARRANGE TO PHYSICALLY DELIVER A RESUME OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2 OR BEING A CANDIDATE FOR THE SAME, YOU MAY CALL MELANIE GRAMMAR AT 214-908-1324.
By: Katie Morrow, Fannin County Museum of History
Around farms and ranches all over Fannin County, you can find barbed wire. The simple fencing is as common to see as the grass and the trees and yet it played a pivotal role in shaping the American frontier.
From 1867-1874 alone, there were over 200 hundred patents issued for different variations of barbed wire. Inventors were constantly trying to improve durability, reduce costs and adapt the wire to different environments. While Lucien B.
Smith is credited with creating a “thorny wire” in 1867, it was Joseph Glidden’s patented design in 1874 that ultimately became the barbed wire known today. What made Glidden’s wire different from previous versions was the barbs being locked into place, changing the overall efficiency of the wire. During this time, farms and ranches were also springing up all over Fannin County as more families began to settle in the area. This rapid growth brought the need to define property lines and keep livestock enclosed, thus causing a large need for barbed wire
in the area. Advertisements for various barbed wires were published in local newspapers, such as this advertisement from Ed Steger published in
The City of Leonard will conduct a public hearing for various wastewater line replacements that are funded utilizing the Texas Water Development Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) TWDB No. 73925. The project includes 5,041 linear feet of existing 12” wastewater line to be replaced, and 12,523 linear feet of existing 8” wastewater line to be replaced with 12” PVC wastewater line. Portions of the wastewater line replacements will occur throughout Kiwanis Park and Leonard City Park, both located within the City of Leonard.
The public meeting will begin at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024. It will take place at the City of Leonard City Hall; 111 W. Collin St. Leonard, TX 75452.
CITY OF LEONARD Michael Pye, Mayor July 2024
the Bonham News from August 21, 1896. Since its initial creation, there have been over 800 unique patents issued for different styles of wire and an estimated 2,000 different styles of wire known to exist. Collecting the different styles of barbed wire has become a fascination for thousands of people, with many looking for rare, uncommon variations of the wire. Currently, there are about 240 different styles of barbed wire on display at the Fannin County Museum of History.
The collection includes common types, still found on fences in the county today, as well as rare versions that are no longer produced.
The Museum has also partnered with the new Duces Wild Western Wear store located at 113 W. Sam Rayburn Drive in Bonham, Texas to display a panel of barbed wire.
972-548-9636 View and bid on items at https://www.renebates. com/
Tim, Can you make a slight change in the ad? The auction end time is 12pm.
To learn more about barbed wire, visit the Fannin County Museum of History located at 1 North Main Street in Bonham, Texas, open Tuesday-Saturday from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
