service branch in downtown Bonham. They started serving customers in Bonham in 2007 when they purchased Bonham State Bank in downtown. The location was originally built 64 years ago in 1960.
and share this important milestone in our history with the Fannin County community,” said Jay Bearden, Legend Bank CEO/President.
downtown Bonham history including brick and stonework, special details and colors that will provide extraordinary curb appeal and will complement the downtown area.
“We’ve been discussing rebuilding the Bonham location for over five years. Unfortunately, the pandemic and its
“Fannin County has beautifully restored the courthouse and our bank design will complement its look and feel. We hope it will add even more vibrance to an already vibrant downtown.”
Legend Bank will be using materials to reinforce the
“In designing the new building, we have worked closely with our architects to ensure our new location maintains the heritage of downtown Bonham and will be a beautiful tribute to the courthouse, downtown square area and to the entire community,” said Matt Brown, East Regional President for Legend Bank. “David Plyler
and Plyler Construction will be handling the construction of the building. Our new building will have head-in parking like similar buildings around the square, which gives us more parking spots so our customer don’t have far to walk.”
The Bonham Groundbreaking event was well attended by customers, Bonham Chamber Directors and members, city officials, Mayor H.L. Compton and representatives from Plyler Construction, Eikon Consulting Group and Legend Bank. Plyler Construction provided coffee from Motion Coffee as a perk for guests in attendance. Legend Bank had special treats for everyone who came to celebrate this exciting event.
“As a life-long resident of Fannin County and President of the Legend Bank in Bonham, I am proud to be a part of the construction of our new full-service branch in downtown Bonham. I am deeply grateful for the support shown by our community,” said Garrett Amlin, Bonham Branch President, SVP, Legend Bank. “The impressive attendance at our Groundbreaking is a testament to the commitment to our new bank construction.”
When the branch construction is complete, Legend Bank will serve customers from their new location in downtown Bonham. Their new branch will feature convenient access and a full-service, location with lobby services for personal, business, commercial and mortgage along with drive-thru banking, ATM and electronic banking services. Bankers will continue to serve customers at their temporary location and at the Legend Bank Convenience Center during construction. They encourage customers to stop by for all their banking needs. Customers can also try the new ATM with Live Teller providing extended hours, including Saturdays.
Legend Bank’s Branch Manager, Carolyn Stroud, has been serving customers in Bonham for 43 years. She is proud to be a part of this legendary milestone in the bank’s history and she personally reassures customers that their bankers are here to make banking as easy as possible during construction and throughout the transition.
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Commissioners Court – A new JP & County Clerk –Addressing Legislative Requirements
By Rose Schwartz
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 9:03 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all County Commissioners and County Judge present. The Invocation was led by Pastor Jeri Lynn Lucas of the McKenzie United Methodist Church of Honey Grove with Pledges being led by Major James Manis, Rtd. There were no Introductions and no speakers for Public Forum.
APPOINTMENT AND SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNTY OFFICIALS
6. Appoint Jenny Lea Garner as new County Clerk, and accept bond issued through December 31, 2026 – County Judge: Judge Cunningham first explained how Jenny Lea Garner was selected by the Republican Party to be on the ballot for County Clerk and was vetted by Precinct Chairs of that party before a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to accept Ms. Garner for this position with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
7. Appoint Paul Thomas Ivy as new Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, and accept bond issued through December 31, 2026 – County Judge: Judge Cunningham also noted Mr. Ivy had been selected to be on the ballot by the Republican Party for this position before a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to accept with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
8. Swearing in of new County Clerk and Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 – County Judge: After Judge Cunningham administered the oath of office to both parties, photos were taken.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
9. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the bills were $96,502 with payroll being $380,200.42. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
10. Approve minutes from 05/22/2024 (S) – County Clerk: A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
11. Report of monies collected for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office for July 2024; $2,165.50 – County Judge (for JP 1 for JP 2): Informational only.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
12. Discussion and submission of the 2024/2025 Proposed Budget for Fannin County –County Judge: Passed on.
13. Discussion regarding Purchasing requirements and possible options available to stay in compliance with legislative requirements – Com-
missioner Precinct 1: Commissioner McQueen began what would be a lengthy and at times contentious discussion among the Commissioners regarding past non-compliant purchases (per legislative rules for purchases made by county employees) and the need to have prior approval for all purchases. After they detailed the difficulties of having to wait for prior purchase approvals which included working with equipment that require urgent, albeit minor, repairs on county roads, the commissioners were advised by Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple that she did not write the law, it was just her job to enforce it. After much discussion between the commissioners and Ms. Whipple, Judge Cunningham acknowledged the difficulties while noting the intent of the law was for transparency in preventing overspending and unneeded purchases and how “we need to come up with something that works.” Fannin County citizen Rusty Deets spoke to advise the court he believed a discussion with this subject matter would be better conducted in a different type of meeting. Citizen Mike Netjek spoke to offer his opinion that the previously discussed “blanket purchase order” Ms. Whipple suggested, while not solving everything, would help. The discussion concluded with a consensus being reached to consult with other counties who are successfully implementing efficient procedures for a possible solution to the issue.
14. Discussion regarding the cost of 911 addressing –County Judge: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Edwina Lane explained how TCOG (Texoma Council of Governments) had been handling this with a parttime employee but due to recent growth, they have decided a
full-time employee is necessary. A discussion ensued about how TCOG feels the need to charge residents a fee to cover increased costs. The suggestion of the service possibly being covered by another entity was brought up.
DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:
15. Approve Order of General Election for November 5, 2024 and authorize County Judge to sign – County Judge for Galen Bennett, Elections:
Continued
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COUNTYTRASHSERVICE
Vaccination Basics
Brea Smith,
DVM
Leonard Animal Clinic
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. While vaccinations can be controversial these days, there is no doubt that they save the lives of our animals from some very devastating diseases.
The important thing to know is that vaccines in the pet world are NOT one and done. Puppies and kittens both need to have a series of vaccinations, which could be 2 or more, depending on age when they get started. If mom is up to date on her vaccines and the babies nursed well after birth, then they should have some
protection from her for the first 2 – 3 months. So, we start giving them vaccines at 6 weeks old and continue every 3 – 4 weeks until the animal is at least 16 weeks old. One of the most common vaccines is the “distemper shot” or “parvo shot” which is a combination of several viruses. In dogs, this includes distemper, hepatitis, parvo
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6 pork chops
Garlic and herb seasoning (no salt)
¾ c. mayonnaise
1/2 - 3/4 c. Parmesan cheese, shredded Stuffing mix
1/2 stick melted unsalted butter
1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
Season your pork chops with garlic and herb seasoning. Place in a 9 x 13 pan. In a separate bowl mix your mayonnaise, cheese and garlic. Spread your mayonnaise mixture on top of your pork. Take your stuffing mix and put it on top of your pork. In the melted butter add a couple teaspoons of the garlic and herb seasoning. Pour the butter over the stuffing mix. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes.
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virus +/- coronavirus or leptospirosis. In cats this is herpes, panleukopenia (cat parvo), and calicivirus. Other vaccinations may be recommended depending on your pet’s lifestyle; including Bordetella (kennel cough), Influenza and Feline leukemia. All of these do require boosters within 3 – 4 weeks of the first vaccine. It is also important to know that vaccine immunity WILL wear off. The oldest dog I ever diagnosed with parvovirus was 8 years-old! Some viral vaccines can protect for 3 – 5 years but vaccines that are made from bacteria only survive 1 year in the body. How frequently a rabies vaccine is required will depend on the area you live, but for most of us it must be done at 12 weeks-old, 15 months-old and then every 3 years. We will delve into the specifics of some of these illnesses in future articles. For now, be sure your pets are protected and make sure they have a thorough physical exam at least once each year.
are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Fannin County: Annual Seal Coat. The annual seal coat program is scheduled to begin work on Aug. 6. Roadways receiving a seal coat surface this year include Recreational Road 3 from FM 273 to end of maintenance, and SH 78 from SH 56 to SH 11. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2990, at the North Sulphur River bridge. The FM 2990 bridge at the North Sulphur River is closed to traffic permanently for removal of the bridge 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 closure. FM 1753, at the Brushy Creek bridge. FM 1753 at the Brushy Creek bridge is closed to through traffic 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 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 is reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic as crews 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 Aug. 5, 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 2645, from FM 1753 to FM 898. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers 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 place a fog seal on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 1743, from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place a fog seal on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 1491, from SH 78 to Simmon Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place a fog seal on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Football scrimmages slated for Fannin Co. squads to begin '24
By Rich Hilliard
Scrimmages will start the 2024 football seasons for Fannin County programs:
Friday, Aug. 16:
*Fannindel at Savoy, 5 p.m.
*Trenton at Era, 5 p.m.
*Honey Grove at Farmersville, 6 p.m.
*Bonham at Bells, 7 p.m.
*Leonard at Pottsboro, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22:
*Bonham at Honey Grove, 6 p.m.
*Trenton at Leonard, 5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 23:
*Savoy at Lucas Christian, 7:30 p.m.
during the Cardinals' regular-season and home opener at Robert F. Hodges Field.
1A-II Falcons' 'Midnight Madness' starts '24 prep football in Fannin
By Rich Hilliard
Class 1A-II Fannindel had 12 players show for its first football practice of 2024 -- and more than 10 times that number on hand to see it.
"We had about 150 people in attendance to watch the start of practice," said Phillip Eddins, who began his tenure as the Falcons' head coach with a "Midnight Madness" practice on Monday, Aug. 5 -- the first day for practices for 1A-4A schools.
Two seniors, four juniors, two sophomores and four freshmen equated the dozen players in attendance, as Fannindel looks to return this season to the sixman postseason after a rare absence last fall.
Elsewhere in Fannin County, the opening day of practice included these numbers in attendance: 4A-II Bonham, 76 (26 freshman); 2A-I Honey Grove 41 (15 seniors); 2A-I Trenton 43 (10 seniors, 10 freshmen); 3A-II Leonard 51 (“pretty big” junior class).
V'ball matches set for first week
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Oct. 10, 2023, during District 19-1A volleyball at Savoy.
Opening week of the 2024 volleyball season will include the following matches:
Tuesday, Aug. 13:
*Bonham at Leonard, JV2/JV1/V, 5 p.m.
*Dodd City at Trinity Christian Academy, JV/V, 5 p.m.
*Gilmer Union Hill at Sam Rayburn, 5 p.m.
*Savoy at Trenton, JV/V, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15:
*Bonham, Trenton at Paris Chisum Tournament
*Ector, Sam Rayburn, Savoy, Dodd City at Detroit Tournament
*Leonard at Whitesboro Tournament
Friday, Aug. 16:
*Bonham at Paris Chisum, JV2/ JV/V, 4:30 p.m.
*Tom Bean at Dodd City, V/JV, 4:30 p.m.
*Ector at Valley View, 4:30 p.m.
*Leonard at Sam Rayburn, V/JV2/ JV1, 4:30 p.m.
*Savoy at Texoma Christian School, JV/V, 5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17:
*Bonham, Trenton at Paris Chisum Tournament
*Ector, Sam Rayburn, Savoy, Dodd City at Detroit Tournament
*Leonard at Whitesboro Tournament
SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS
Crockett's Career Choice: New girls' hoops coach hopes to help Bonham 'make strides'
Story and photos by Rich Hilliard
BONHAM -- New head basketball coach Ashley Crockett is aware of Bonham's struggles in the girls' sport.
"I know that in previous seasons they started out strong and just couldn’t get over the hump," said Crockett. "The records don’t really define what I was able to see this summer.
"I’m ready to push them over that hump and make strides for changes this 2024-25 school year," said Crockett. "I’m beyond excited! To be embraced with open arms and mindsets, it makes me excited for the season and ready to get the ball rolling in the gym.
"[I'm] stepping out on faith and seeing where God
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takes us and going to enjoy the ride with amazing young ladies!"
A post about her hiring appeared on June 13 on the Bonham Purple Warriors page on Facebook where she first became aware of the opening.
"I had seen it via Facebook and thought to myself: Am I really ready for that step, especially with a newborn baby?," said Crockett.
"Then I had two family members send me the same post," she said, "and knew that it was nothing but God telling me to step out on faith and trust Him for the process of becoming something I’ve run from.
"So I stepped out on faith and God really showed out for me and I couldn’t be happier with being here."
She replaces alumna Kirstin Logan, who with a third season via the 202324 campaign completed her second stint at the Lady Warriors' helm.
Logan's first stint started with having Bonham as a part of a three-team fourthplace tiebreaker play-in in 2015 with Anna and Nevada Community while previously in Class 4A
-- where the Lady Warriors will return for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 basketball seasons.
District 14-4A will include Bonham, Paris, North Lamar, Pittsburg, Sulphur Springs and Texarkana Pleasant Grove -as the Lady Warriors look for their first postseason trip since 2004's Region II-3A semifinals team, on which Logan was a freshman player.
hands on experience that I would miss the most," she said.
Crockett has played at then-4A Sherman, coached at 5A schools Longview and Hallsville and did both for LeTourneau University.
"Being a four-sport athlete in high school and having the opportunity to play basketball collegiately amplified my love for the game," said Crockett. "From playing college basketball, I knew the ball would eventually stop bouncing and I knew that I would want to be in the game somehow some way.
"So over the years, I thought the administration route was where I wanted to go, but I realized it was the
"After COVID, and my best friend giving me the opportunity to coach, from there I fell in love and any level I could be a vessel for Christ and give back to the youth of the community, I knew this is what I wanted to do!
"Being a coach means more than the court, field, or track: it’s about how can you set up your athletes for life after sports. Some don’t go to college for sports and some do. Regardless of their decisions, I want to make sure they have the life skill tools to be successful in whatever they do."
Savoy quarterback Layne Steele (12) takes a snap on Aug. 24, 2023,
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Story and photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd
Addison Weeks (7) serves on
Bonham's Ashley Crockett. Courtesy photo
Bonham's Ab Green (3) and Abi Dona join Savoy's Meredith Davis (21) in jockeying for positioning to grab a rebound on Dec. 28, 2023.
Bonham's Hingrid Pedraza releases a shot despite the hands-up defense of Leonard's Makalee Sadler (21) on Jan. 16, 2024.
Bonham's Parker Patton (5) denies a shot attempt on Dec. 28, 2023.
Bonham's Gray Lancaster (13) stays with Savoy's Maddie Clark on Dec. 28, 2023.
Bonham's Emma Walker (10) stays in pursuit of Leonard's Miceala Garza (22) as Lady Warrior Hingrid Pedraza (0) and Lady Tiger Riley Brown follow them on Jan. 16, 2024.
Open Mic Night at the Creative Arts Center
Press Release - The Creative Arts Center will be hosting an Open Mic Night on Friday, August 16. All are welcome to come sing, play an instrument, recite some poetry, tell a few jokes or otherwise entertain. Alternatively, all are also welcome to come to cheer on the performers. Free admission. Family friendly. Donations will be encouraged. Light refreshments will be provided and guests are welcome to bring their favorite beverages.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the show will start at 7:00 pm. The Creative Arts Center also has numerous art classes scheduled for August for children, youth and adults. Watercolor classes for kids (ages 5-10) will be on Aug 24, for tweens (ages 10-13) on Aug 21 and for teens (13-17) on Aug 13. These classes will be only $5 each thanks to a generous grant from the Fannin County Hospital Authority. A Kids Paint Party for ages 4-11 will be held on Saturday, Aug 17. Weekly drama classes for kids will meet on Thursday evenings and start on Aug 15. The class for ages 6-11 will meet from 5:30 – 6:30 pm and the class for 12-17 will meet from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Classes for adults include a basket weaving class on Aug 15, floral arrangement on
Aug 10 and a junk journaling class on Aug 27. Painting classes and parties are scheduled for Aug 13, Aug 24 and Aug 31.
Yoga classes meet weekly on Tuesdays at 6 pm and Chair
Yoga meets on Wednesdays at 1 pm. Belly Dancing classes will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings starting on Sept 4. For complete details on class-
es for all ages and to register, visit www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org or call (903) 640-2196 or stop by the Center during normal business hours.
The Center is located at 200 W. 5th in downtown Bonham and is open Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon.
Artwork for the annual community art contest will be due by Sept 4. There will be entry fees and cash prizes. As these details get firmed up, they will be posted on the center’s website and distributed in other ways too. The opening recep-
tion and awards ceremony will be on Friday, Sept 6 from 4-6 pm and be sponsored by the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation.
The center will be hosting a Community Celebration on North Texas Giving Day on Sept 19 from 6-9 pm. All nonprofits participating in North Texas Giving Day are invited to participate and should contact the center’s director for further information. Organizers are making plans for free food and live music at this
community event. Save the date and stay tuned for more details as they become avail-
able. The Creative Arts Center is a non-profit organization that was started in 2001. The center’s mission is promoting the arts in Fannin County. The center operates an art gallery and gift shop and hosts a variety of events and classes to promote the visual and performing arts. The center is a membership organization, and new members are welcome year-round. New members can join on the center’s website or by stopping in at the center.
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Press Release - Bundle up your family, get out of the house, and experience the most unique family-friendly holiday event in North Texas. Holidays at the Heard will bring the beauty of the holiday season into nature. Holiday lights and décor will accentuate a lovely halfmile Heard nature trail. Your family will be enchanted by this nighttime hike through the woods. Also, you'll get a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit along the trail. Please note that the dinosaurs will not be animated during the event. In keeping with the Heard’s role as a nature preserve, this light display is designed to enhance, rather than overpower, the sanctuary’s natural beauty. Live, festive music will delight audiences under the stars in the Heard outdoor amphitheater. Support the Heard and have fun with the whole family at this fun, holiday fundraiser. https://www.heardmuseum. org/holidays-at-the-heard/ Members: $5; Children 2 & under: Free. Non-Members: $17; Children (3 – 12) $14; Children (2 & under): Free
After more discussion a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
Fannin County Elections
Supervisor Galen Bennett explained legislative requirements mandated there be 13 days of voting with 12 of those days being consecutive early voting days and six of those being 12 hour days. He noted there would also be a Sunday available for early voting with the hours of 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
16. Approve agreement between Fannin County and At-Scene, LLC for iCrime evidence gathering application software for the District Attorney – Purchasing Agent: Purchasing Agent Edwina Lane described the services provided by At-Scene LLC and after it was confirmed that the District
Attorney was satisfied with the software, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
17. Approve the vendor acknowledgement page of County Terms and Conditions be added to the County website – Purchasing Agent: Ms. Lane referred the court to the document she provided them for their approval and a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life: Become a
CASA Volunteer!
The Fannin County Children’s Center is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers. As a CASA, you’ll be appointed by the 336th District Court to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care.
Why join the CASA team?
• Change a child’s story: As a CASA, you’ll be a consistent and caring presence in a child’s life, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect.
• Empower a child’s voice: You’ll amplify the child’s voice in court, ensuring their needs are heard and their best interests are represented.
15 kids don’t have a CASA advocate
• Be part of a dedicated team: Join a community of passionate advocates, working together to create a brighter future for foster children.
As a CASA volunteer, you’ll:
• Be appointed by a judge to represent a child’s best interests
• Gather information to inform your advocacy
• Develop a relationship with the child and collaterals to understand their needs
• Advocate for the child’s physical, emotional, and educational well-being
Requirements:
• Complete our comprehensive training program
• Pass background checks
• Dedicate time to advocate for a child’s needs
• Must attend all five training courses that are in person.
Get Started:
Contact Julie Luton, CASA Program Director, at 903-583-4339 or julie@fannincc.org to learn more. Apply on our website, fanninccc.org
Is one of them waiting for you?
Upcoming Training Dates:
• Thursday, August 20th, 22nd, and 27th
• September 3rd and 10th
• Time: Training starts at 5 pm each night
18. Designate individual to contact Union Pacific Railroad regarding acquiring outright or an easement(s) off of HWY 56 to access the existing county property –Commissioner Precinct 1: Judge Cunningham first noted items 18 & 19 were very similar and would require only one motion for both before Commissioner McQueen explained why this was needed to be done to increase the value of the county property before marketing it. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to appoint Commissioner McQueen (who Judge Cunningham noted had volunteered for the job) which was seconded by Commissioner Kopf and passed.
19. Designate individual to contact VPG regarding acquiring outright or an easement(s) off of HWY 56 in regard to Property ID 72272 to access existing county property - Commissioner Precinct 1: See item 18.
20. Approve moving $4,000.00 from Contingency to line item 100-406-1504, Overtime, to cover the current shortfall in the overtime line – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained this was to cover the Fannin County’s Emergency Management Coordinator’s overtime that was not included in the budget. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
21. Approve Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and the City of Bonham regarding the Multi-
purpose Complex – County Judge: Judge Cunningham referred the commissioners to the agreement and noted all the parties involved with the agreement. He described the benefits to the county as well as to the city that the agreement would provide before explaining the need to have this completed before the Fannin County Fair occurs in the Fall. With the City of Bonham having only one City Council meeting per month, he noted the importance of this being presented for the City’s approval in their August meeting slated for August 12th. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
22. Discussion and action to market scheduled County properties – County Judge: Judge Cunningham explained how the county has accumulated several properties before commenting on specific properties located off FM 897 and the 200+ acreage near the Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex. He introduced Solid Ground Realtors Broker/ Owner, Angel Titsworth, who proceeded to give her recommendations for the marketing of the five acres near one of the boat ramps for the Bois d’Arc Lake on FM 897. A discussion ensued which concluded with a motion being made by Commissioner McQueen to allow Ms. Titsworth to place the 5 acres on FM 897, on the market for $150,000 per acre with a closing date of September 15th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kopf and the motion passed.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
OF A KIND:
MR. GARY NICHOLS WOULD LIKE TO SHARE HIS BLESSINGS WITH OTHERS SO THEY MAY FIND SOME ENJOYMENT AS WELL.
Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
23. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: Passed on.
24. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge: Passed on.
25. Justice Center – County Judge: Passed on.
26. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted this was covered in previous agenda items.
CASA volunteers are needed to advocate and speak up for children in foster care. At last check, 15 children in CPS care from Fannin County did not have a trained volunteer CASA advocate. Applications and interviews must be completed before training starts on June 12. Read more about this unique and rewarding volunteer opportunity and apply online. Fannin County Children’s Center www.fanninccc.org * (903) 583-4339
Make a positive impact on a child’s life – become a CASA volunteer today!
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27. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Commissioner Kopf discussed how he was preparing for the first meeting of the water board and asked where his monthly meetings would be best located. It was determined the courthouse would be the best locale and more information will be forthcoming in the days ahead.
L to R: Commissioner AJ Self, Pct 2 Commissioner Dale McQueen, Pct 1, Diana Ivy, Paul Ivy, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham, Jenny Garner, Michael Garner, Commissioner Jerry Magness, Pct 3, Commissioner Doug Kopf, Pct 4.
Photos by Rose Schwartz
Mark Sanderson and Congressman Pat Fallon
Congressman Pat Fallon and Randy Moore
Congressman Pat Fallon and Jo Ransom
Congressman Pat Fallon and Joe Ward
Area Profile for Fannin County, TX
Home Country: Slim Randles
Four years ago now. Yep, four years ago we lost Max Evans. I sure did, anyway. That old cowboy, artist, writer, bar brawler and two-fisted philosopher meant a lot to a lot of people and not just his wife, Pat, and their twin daughters.
I met Max one day about 40 years ago. I was working
for the Albuquerque Journal as a columnist at the time, and another columnist there, Jim Belshaw, came up to me in the newsroom one morning and said, “We’re having lunch with Max Evans today at noon. Don’t plan anything else for the rest of the day.”
I thought he was kidding. Lunch lasted through clos-
History, noun :
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.”
East Shady Grove Baptist Church
Marker Text: Organized Oct. 26, 1884, by 18 members who met at nearby school to found a Missionary Baptist Church. T. P. Reece was the first of 25 pastors here. The Sunday School was founded Feb. 22, 1885.
Dedication of present church was July 17, 1911.
Location: Location: From Leonard, take SH 78 west for 3 miles to FM 981; then north on FM 981 for .3 miles. Located at the entrance to the East Shady Grove cemetery. Nothing remains of the church.
Narrative: Shady Grove Baptist Church was organized on October 26, 1884. The organizational meeting was held in the Morrow School house with T. P. Reese, N. A. Rogers, Thomas Shaw and John C. Neale acting as presbyters. Rev. M. A. Rogers preached the dedicatory sermon. On September 4, 1885, an acre of ground was purchased for $25.00 and a building erected that served the church until a new building was built in 1911. The new building was dedicated July 16, 1911. The dedicatory sermon was delivered by the Rev. Fount Jones. The cost of the building was $1019.00. The pews, $57 and the light $13.10. The building was struck by lighting in 1925. The cost of repairing the building was $1000.00. The bell tower was not replaced. The last conference of the church was held May 19, 1968, with eight members present. The church was disbanded and the funds of the church were distributed as follows: East Shady Grove Cemetery, $100.00; Leonard Cemetery, $100.00; the new Baptist Church in Leonard, $100.00; Buckners Orphans Home, $56.66; Indian Creek Baptist Church, $25.00; and the Historical Marker, $140.00.
ing time in several establishments, and by closing time, I mean …. well, you know.
On my way home that night, I sat remembering some of those stories of his and one thing occurred to me: the hardest thing to do in the world would be to write a boring biography of Max Evans. So many years later, after countless lunch interviews and little expeditions here and there with Max, I finished his biography, “Ol’ Max Evans, the First Thousand Years.” It isn’t boring. Max had grown up in a small town in Texas called Ropes. I visited the town once and saw where his grandfather’s store had been and saw the house he grew up in and was told his little brother is still buried in the backyard in an unmarked grave.
Nothing evil, just another issue people in those days of covered wagons, cattle drives and wind had to face. They were tough people and it was a tough life. Max fit right in.
He went from cowboying to painting pictures to writing some of the best literature about life in the West that’s ever been seen. He was tough. Hitler tried to kill him on D Day plus one when Max was “blown up” by one of Adolf’s railroad guns. Max survived. It killed everyone else in the outfit. But survive? Oh yes. He had an inner-ear balance problem because of it for the rest of his life. Right up until two days before his 96th birthday. That was right in the middle of the pandemic, so we couldn’t even gather for a farewell lunch or sacred words, or to have one of us bring a bottle of something.
To sum up what this old cowboy curmudgeon with an honorary doctorate in literature meant to me … he was another member of my family. After three years working on his bio, I was wrapping it up and finally about to write the darn thing..
“So Max,” said I, “do you have any advice for beginning writers?” He looked across the table at me without any sign of a smile.
“Slim,” he said, “never hit a critic.”
“Ol’
TPWD Releases 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters
Fishin’ Report TAKE A KID FISHING or
Hunting!
Water Body Record! Jared Davis caught this White Crappie on April 17, 2024 using a rod and reel with a jig out of Gordon Lake. He weighed his catch with the TPWD Inland Fisheries Wichita Falls District Office and earned a Water Body Record for this fish that weighed 2.08 pounds. Way to go Jared! (TPWD) Send YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcltimmeek@gmail.com or text to 903-227-5702 for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page.
Week of August 7, 2024
Bois d’Arc stained; 85 degrees; 0.85 feet below pool. Bass can be caught on windy points early and mid morning with lipless crankbaits around schooling fish and bushes in 3-10 feet. Bass are good around bream beds on the flats are good in 3-5 feet with shaky heads and Texas rigs. Carolina rigs and Texas rigs are good offshore on points, pond dams, and brush piles. Creature baits and big worms are good in 7-16 feet of water. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service.
Cooper GOOD. Water stained; 83 degrees: 2.00 feet below pool. Catfish are excellent in a post spawn phase hanging out in 2-13 feet of water on timber. Hybrids and sand bass are good schooling on main lake humps and points, and in the river feeding under balls of shad. Fish can be caught on spoons or slabs. Crappie are good on main lake brush piles, or in 4-18 feet of water on timber. Fish are not schooled up, so hit several trees for a mess of crappie. Minnows are out fishing jigs. Report by River Bottom Boys.
Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 0.03 feet above pool. Fishing patterns are consistent, but when the gate closes expect the topwater action to pick up. Crappie are great on brush piles in 15 feet of water and submerged timber or hard structure in 9-22 feet of water.
Ray Roberts GOOD. Water slightly stained; 83 degrees; 0.75 feet above pool. White bass schooling up on top early mornings late evenings. Bigger schools showing up and more consistent. If you are looking to chase top water fish now is the time. Crappie are decent in 15-30 feet brush piles and bridge pillars on minnows and small jigs. Channel catfish bite is great on punch bait 10-20 feet of water.
Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 75 degrees; 0.90 feet above pool. Striped bass fishing is okay using live shad, slabs and swim baits. Schooling fish are hitting the 3 inch swimbaits every cast but all small. Seeing bigger fish on live bait and slabs under the schoolies around the islands and along the Oklahoma banks. Bass fishing is slow using soft plastics early along the bluffs and jerkbaits near docks later in the day. Fish are eating small shad downsize baits. Crappie fishing is slow using jigs and minnows on brush piles in the little mineral arm with electronics. Black and chartreuse working the best. Catfishing is great. Seeing eater size channels and blues on baited holes in 12-20 feet of water on punch bait and prepared baits. Report by Jacob Orr, Guaranteed Guide Service Lake Texoma. Stripers are good in big groups in the middle of the lake located with a graph hitting slabs. Best bites are in 20 feet of water or less chasing bait fish on the surface with topwater baits.
July 31, 2024 TPWD News, LAKE JACKSON—
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division released the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling into Texas coastal waters.
The fish was raised by TPWD’s Coastal Fisheries Enhancement Program as part of a decades-long effort by the department to ensure coastal fisheries are sustainable and abundant for generations to come.
Billie the Billionth, a name suggested and voted on by the public in anticipation of this incredible achievement, was released along with thousands of other fingerlings at an event this morning at a
boat ramp on Christmas Bay in Freeport. The billionth fish is red drum fingerling (one-to-two inch fish), one of the most sought-after game fish in the state that has seen record-high populations, thanks to successful fishery management. This milestone, four decades in the making, is made possible thanks to the sustained beneficial partnerships with the Coastal Conservation Association, DOW Chemical, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, the S.E.A., Phillips 66, anglers who’ve purchased their saltwater fishing licenses in Texas, and funding from the Federal Sport Fish Restoration Program (the Dingell-Johnson Act of 1950).
“We are proud to celebrate this historic milestone with the people of Texas and shed light on the work biologists and technicians have put in to keep these fisheries healthy,” said Robin Riechers, director of TPWDs Coastal Fisheries Division. “Coastal Fisheries staff have been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays since the 1980s to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up the recovery of overfished stocks. TPWD’s long withstanding history of implementing strategic fishery management practices have helped keep fish stocks healthy and sustainable for Texas anglers. We could not have reached the stocking of the billionth fish without the
support of Texas’ anglers, our partners and staff.”
The Coastal Fisheries Enhancement Program, which consists of three marine hatcheries, made routine stocking fish into Texas coastal waters a reality. Strategically spread along the Texas coast, TPWD’s marine hatcheries include: the Perry R. Bass Marine Fisheries Research Station located in Palacios, the Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi, and Sea Center Texas located in Lake Jackson. Fingerlings are stocked coastwide from Sabine Lake to the Lower Laguna Madre. Species that are stocked include red drum, spotted seatrout and southern flounder.
Game Warden Field Notes
Sort of, almost the right idea
A Hays County game warden received an Operation Game Thief complaint reference a fawn deer being tied to a porch at a residence near San Marcos. On arrival, the game warden saw the fawn in
Texas Lake Levels +/as of 8/9/24
Arlington -2.52
Benbrook -1.87
Bois d’Arc Lake -0.98
Bonham -1.33
Benbrook-1.87
Bridgeport-10.49
Cedar Creek-0.58
EagleMountain-2.89
Fork-0.52
Granbury-0.68
Grapevine+1.04
Joe Pool+0.50
Lavon -0.26
Lewisville+0.25
O.H. Ivie -31.54
Pat Mayse-0.30
Possum Kingdom -1.65
Ray Hubbard-0.42
Ray Roberts+0.45
Tawakoni-0.40
Texoma+0.59
Toledo Bend-2.09
Twin Buttes-37.83
Weatherford-2.36
Whitney -0.01
Worth-2.51
Wright Patman+5.73
question. As he walked towards the residence, a man exited the house to meet him. The game warden asked about the fawn, and the man said: “Just a minute.” He went back into the house, returned with his wallet then handed the game warden a valid hunting license with a deer tag missing. He pointed to the fawn where he had attached a deer tag, and told the game warden he wanted some tender venison for Labor Day. Case pending; fawn relocated to a rehabilitator.
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OBITUARIES
Verna Mae Fisher
Bonham- Graveside services for Verna Mae Fisher were held Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Arledge Ridge Cemetery, beginning at 10:00am. The family held a graveside visitation beginning at 9:30am. Bro. Ronnie Ball presided.
Verna was born November 27, 1928, near Bailey, Texas. The daughter of M.C. and Audrey Mahaffey. She graduated from Bonham High School but lived most of her life in Dallas.
Verna had a fun and interesting job in Dallas. For 25 years she was a bookkeeper for Jamieson Film Company, a television production company. Jamieson made and produced T.V. commercials, documentaries, and political ads. As an employee Verna appeared in several commercials. Most often local talent was used but celebrities were also used, among them were Eddie Arnold and Jimmy Stewart who narrated an Air Force Film, and Lyndon Johnson was there when he was running for Vice President on John Kennedy’s ticket. At one time Willie Nelson rented the studio to record a song. After Jamieson Film Company closed, Verna worked 8 years for Dr. Max Brenner.
Verna was a lifelong Baptist while in Dallas, she attended Casa View Baptist Church. She was active in her Sunday School class, sang in the choir, and volunteered in the Prayer Room.
After the death of her husband, R.O. Fisher, she returned to Bonham to be near her family. She was also married to Joe Arie who died in 1959. Her beloved son Jimmy Arie preceded her in 2003.She grieved for him the rest of her life. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a special source of comfort, love, and joy to her.
She is survived by her grandson Jeff Arie, wife Bethany and great-granddaughter Audrey of Bonham, granddaughter, Lori Warkins, husband Billy, and great-grandchildren Trey and Kaylee of Leonard, TX., a sister Inez Dooley of Red Oak, TX, a niece and nephew, as well as daughter-in-law, Linda Arie Howard
Verna was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonham and previously a member of Helping Hands Sunday School Class.
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Elizabeth Ann Duncan
Elizabeth Ann Duncan of Ladonia, Texas passed away August 2, 2024 at the age of 92 at the Wesley House of Bonham, Texas.
Ann was born on October 20, 1931 in the Bartley Woods community to Ewell David Rattan and Carra (Thomas) Rattan. She attended Bartley Woods School and graduated from Ladonia High School.
Ann married the love of her life, Ernest Duncan, in July of 1955 and they made their home in Ladonia, Texas. Together, they had one son, David, who they both idolized. The three of them owned and operated Duncan Trucking, Inc. in Ladonia for over 45 years.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, E.D. and Carra, her husband, Ernest, and her son, David.
Ann or “Nana” is survived by a grandson, Danner Duncan and wife, Haley, of Bonham, Texas; a grandson, David Duncan and wife, Candice, of Emory, Texas; a step-grandson, Matt Verner and wife, Melonie, of Josephine, Texas; great-grandchildren Laramie, Barrett, and Wrenlee of Bonham, Texas; and Darla, Dacey, Darby of Emory, Texas; and a daughter in-law, Betty Duncan, of Bonham, Texas.
A memorial service celebrating Ann’s life was held at the First United Methodist Church of Ladonia, Texas on August 10, 2024 with Pastor Mark Bradley officiating. Family visitation was held at 1:30 p.m. with the service at 2:00 p.m. followed by the burial service at the Ladonia Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Ladonia Cemetery Association, where Ann served as treasurer for over 40 years, P.O. Box 41, Ladonia, Texas 75449.
A very special thanks to the Wesley House in Bonham staff and especially Shayla, Kayla, Fran, Curtis, Sharon, Melissa, and Kyla, who loved and cared for Ann like she was their Nana.
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Texas Crop and Weather Report
East Drier weather helped to dry fields and pastures with hay production in full swing. Armyworms continued to cause major problems, and producers were spraying for
August 6, 2024
them. Pasture and rangeland conditions were good to excellent with adequate soil moisture. Livestock conditions ranged from fair to good. Cattle markets remained
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strong, but some feeder cattle prices were slightly lower, depending on class.
North Conditions were hot and dry with sporadic rainfall and high temperatures in the 100s. The hot, dry and windy conditions resulted in drier soil and heat-stressed vegetation in most areas. Soil conditions were short to adequate with pasture and rangeland conditions varying from poor to excellent in most areas. Corn and forage sorghum harvests neared completion while grain sorghum was nearing or at maturity. Despite the high heat, some garden crops were producing well, including okra and peppers. Hydroponic lettuce and greens were also doing well. Summer grasses were excellent and hay harvest continued. Reports of grasshoppers and fall armyworms were on the rise. Livestock were in good condition.
West Central Hot and dry conditions continued with little to no rain reported. The continued hot and dry weather created a fire danger in some areas with one county reporting two brush fires that burned a total of 225 acres. Soil moisture levels were poor to fair with rapidly declining topsoil conditions. Hay production was very good with most areas reporting higher than expected yields. Cotton conditions ranged from poor to fair with most crops exhibiting signs of heat and drought stress. Forage and grain sorghum were fair, and corn harvest was complete. Sorghum harvest was almost complete in some areas, but yields were poor due to drought. Insect pest problems were decreasing some, but stem maggots were reported in some fields in northern parts of the district. Pasture conditions were poor to fair, and livestock conditions were good. Cattle markets were holding steady. Rolling Plains The district experienced hot and dry conditions throughout the week. Livestock water sources were low, and pastures were drying rapidly. Wildfire concern was growing and was expected to worsen if the hot, dry and windy conditions continue. Grasshoppers were being reported in all areas and becoming problematic. South Temperatures were hot but some areas received rainfall up to half an inch. Corn and sorghum harvest continued with most areas near completion. Cotton harvest continued in most areas with some areas resuming after receiving rainfall. Cotton conditions ranged from poor to fair, and producers in some areas were reporting low yields while others were making tough decisions on whether to harvest lower quality cotton or turn it over to crop insurance. Citrus and peanut crops were doing well, and peanuts were beginning to develop pods. Producers were also cutting and baling hay with most areas reporting good yields. Pasture and rangeland conditions ranged from poor to fair, and livestock were in good condition. Cattle markets were strong.
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Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346
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Sunday Morning Re-Wind “Faith Produces Humility”
Hello everyone!
This week I am focusing on James 4:1-12. This passage builds on the end of chapter 3, and describes how living according to worldly wisdom leads to great strife and conflict among us. Oftentimes we fight with each other because we can’t get the things that we want. This leads to us being unfaithful to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In this passage, James calls us to end our friendship with the things of this world. In verse 6, he reminds us that God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. Verse 7 reminds us, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” I remember we used to sing this verse in
Sunday School and Vacation Bible School all the time when I was a kid. We are called to humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord, repent of our sins, and receive the very special grace that only Jesus can give us. James reminds us that we should never speak evil of one another, tearing each other down, but instead to build each other up. We tend to judge others based upon their actions, appearance, social status, or what have you. In verse 11, we are reminded that if we speak evil of, or judge, one another, or the law, we are not a doer of the law, but a judge. James makes it perfectly clear in verse 12 that Jesus Christ is the only Lawgiver and Judge. He is the only One able to save and destroy. As
A New Beginning
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th Street, Bonham, (903) 583-3910
Well, the summer season is winding down (except for the heat!). Camps and vacations are coming to an end. The new school year is beginning for most and soon the Friday Night Lights will be shining brightly as football season is right around the corner. For church life, it offers a new beginning as well. It is time to fully refocus and re-energize our attention to the Kingdom work to which God has called us. God has called us together to “make disciples.” How will you plug in to that mandate in the life or our church? There are so many opportunities to do just that!
Our annual tent revival will be September 22-25! Please begin
praying for God to move in a mighty way. Pray for souls to be saved. Pray for our church and community to experience true revival. Our church, community, and nation desperately need revival! Our preacher will be Dr. Danny Warbington of Mulberry Baptist Church near Longview. He is truly a Spiritfilled, passionate, evangelistic,
Christians, dependent on the grace of God, we should never presume to pronounce verdict against others based upon our own judgment.
William Goode (1762-1816) wrote a classic hymn based on this passage that should really be our prayer, as Christians.
“Let Thy grace, Lord, make me lowly, Humble all my swelling pride; Fallen, guilty, and unholy, Greatness from mine eyes I’ll hide; I’ll forbid my vain aspiring, Nor at earthly honors aim,No ambitious heights desiring Far above my humble claim. Weaned from earth’s delusive pleasures In Thy love I’ll seek for mine; Placed in Heaven my nobler treasures,
Bro. Josh Stevenson
sincere preacher of the Gospel. God has used Bro. Danny in tremendous ways in that church and that area and I’m convinced He is going to use him greatly in our tent revival. The Season Worship Band will also be returning to lead us in worship during that event. They are always a tremendous blessing as well!
Yours for Broken Chains, Lyn and Lissa
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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
Christian Morality
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
The Christian’s morality is guided by the Word of God. Paul stated that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). We see that we can only do the right things or ‘good works,’ if we are in accordance with the scriptures. Christians must live lives of moral purity. Paul reminds us “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints” (Ephesians 5:1-3). Again, Paul reminds
us that “the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law” (Galatians 5:19-23). Christians must live lives of holiness. Peter encourages us, “As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:14-16). Paul also encourages us, “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let
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us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).
Sinners must repent of even the most addictive sins. We must recognize that “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) and that God “now commandeth all men everywhere to repent” (Acts 17:30). There must be a change in the lives of Christians. Paul reminds us, “Know ye not 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. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).
The Christian’s standard of morality must match God’s standard of morality.
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
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
Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
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
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
West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Honey 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
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ard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463
First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378
First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314
Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas
Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508
McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455
Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146
Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870
Virginia Point United Methodist Church 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX
Gospel
4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527
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.
USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience and Profitability for Agricultural Producers
Policy changes support building equity, saving for long-term needs and making strategic operational investments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements, part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule, demonstrate USDA’s commitment to improving farm profitability through farm loans designed to provide important financing options used by producers to cover operating expenses and purchase land and equipment.
“USDA recognizes that Farm
Service Agency’s loan making and servicing activities are critical for producers, especially in tough times. Providing borrowers the financial freedom to increase profits, save for longterm needs and make strategic investments is the best way to ensure the nation’s farmers and ranchers can build financial equity and resilience,” said Zach Ducheneaux, FSA Administrator. “Implementing these improvements to our Farm Loan Programs is the next step in our ongoing commitment to removing lending barriers that may prevent access to credit for borrowers, especially those who need it most.”
Farm loan policy changes outlined in the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule, are designed to better assist borrowers to make strategic investments in the enhancement or expansion of their agricultural operations.
The three most notable policy changes include:
• Establishing a new low-interest installment set-aside program for financially distressed borrowers. Eligible financially distressed borrowers can defer up to one annual loan installment per qualified loan at a reduced interest rate, providing a simpler and expedited option to resolve financial distress in addition to FSA’s existing loan servicing programs.
• Providing all eligible loan applicants access to flexible repayment terms that can increase profitability and help build working capital reserves and savings. By creating upfront positive cash flow, borrowers can find opportunities in their farm operating plan budgets to include a reasonable margin for increased working capital reserves and savings, including for retirement and education.
FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
Fannin County Purchasing Agent position open
Interested applicants need to complete a county application and include a resume and submit to Fannin County Purchasing Board, Attn: Judge Laurine J. Blake, Chairman Purchasing Board, 210 S. Main Street, South Annex, Bonham, TX 75418. Will be subject to a criminal background check. Position open until filled.
Job description and Qualifications:
The Purchasing Agent shall administer the county’s Purchase Order system, obtain best prices on purchases for the county as set forth in the county’s Purchasing manual and update said manual consistent with current law; work at the direction of the Purchasing Board; provide guidance to the Commissioners Court, elected officials and department heads in matters of procurement and disposition of county property; maintain copy of all county contracts; maintain records for the Purchasing Department and Board; obtain necessary training in the procurement field to implement best practices for the county; maintain a current inventory of all county property and assets; be proactive in executing the duties of Purchasing Agent. Successful applicants need good communication and leadership skills. High school diploma required, college education preferred. Experience in the procurement field desired. Salary commensurate with experience.
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate
Fannin Farms Municipal Utility District of Fannin County (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2024 on Monday August 26, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the following location: 3045 Lackland Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76116. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.
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Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property. The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.
For the proposal: Jonathan Ferreira, Jamie Johnson, and Catherine Cole. Against the proposal: None Absent, not voting: Helen Mullen and Jared Brown.
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
2023 2024 Last Year This Year
Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $1.00/$100 $1.00/$100 Adopted
Difference in rate per $100 of value $0.00
Percentage increase/decrease in rate (+/-) N/A
Average residence homestead appraised value N/A N/A
Total homestead exemption (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) N/A N/A
Average residence homestead taxable value N/A N/A
Tax on average residence homestead N/A N/A
Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) N/A and percentage of increase (+/-) N/A
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate under Section 49.23603, Texas Water Code.
• Reducing additional loan security requirements to enable borrowers to leverage equity. This reduces the amount of additional security required for direct farm loans, including reducing the frequency borrowers must use their personal residence as additional collateral for a farm loan.
Additional Farm Loan Program Improvements
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA’s FSA has embarked on a comprehensive and systemic effort to ensure equitable delivery of Farm Loan Programs and improve access to credit for small and mid-size family farms. FSA has also included additional data in its annual report to Congress to provide information that Congress, stakeholders, and the general public need to hold USDA accountable on the progress that has been made in improving services to underserved producers. This year’s report shows FSA direct and guaranteed loans were made to a greater percentage of young and beginning farm-
ers and ranchers, as well as improvements in the participation rates of minority borrowers. The report also highlights FSA’s microloan program’s new focus on urban agriculture operations and niche market lending, as well as increased support for producers seeking direct loans for farm ownership in the face of increasing land values across the country.
FSA has a significant initiative underway to streamline and automate the Farm Loan Program customer-facing business process. For the over 26,000 producers who submit a direct loan application annually, FSA has made several impactful improvements including:
• The Loan Assistance Tool that provides customers with an interactive online, step-bystep guide to identifying the direct loan products that may be a fit for their business needs and to understanding the application process.
• The Online Loan Application, an interactive, guided application that is paperless
Commissioners
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28. Fannin County road issues – County Judge: No significant updates
29. Solar and wind farms – County Judge: No significant updates
30. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted discussions between the various parties involved are coming along.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:
31. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney – County Judge: Passed on.
32. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues –County Judge: Passed on.
33. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session –County Judge: Passed on.
COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:
34. Comments by County Commission-
and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such as tax returns, complete a balance sheet, and build a farm operating plan.
• An online direct loan repayment feature that relieves borrowers from the necessity of calling, mailing, or visiting a local USDA Service Center to pay a loan installment.
• A simplified direct loan paper application, reduced from 29 pages to 13 pages.
USDA encourages producers to reach out to their local FSA farm loan staff to ensure they fully understand the wide range of loan and servicing options available to assist with starting, expanding, or maintaining their agricultural operation. To conduct business with FSA, please contact your local USDA Service Center
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ers and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen thanked everyone for their attendance before noting that FEMA would be meeting with the commissioners to talk about the road issues occurring from April to the 1st of June and noted information on those talks would be provided to the public.
Commissioner Self thanked everyone for their attendance and participation before wishing all a good week.
Commissioner Magness invited everyone to come back next week for another exciting meeting.
Commissioner Kopf thanked everyone for their attendance before noting all the commissioners take their jobs very seriously and apologized for anything said that may have seemed out of line.
Judge Cunningham began by noting that during the meeting he began feeling poorly, like he was coming down with something and would be heading home for some rest after the meeting. He thanked everyone for their attendance and apologized to anyone whose hand he shook earlier in the morning and warned against any coming too near him after the meeting as he did not want to cause anyone to catch whatever he may have.
2014 Jeep Compass. Excellent condition. New brakes, calipers and struts. 122,000 miles. $3,500. Leave message. 760-684-2513
CAREGIVERS
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.
EMPLOYMENT
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS
HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information Call: 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna
CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS
B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-583-3597
NOW HIRING!
CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Need Part-Time Mechanic’s Helper and Part-Time Landscape Helper. Call 903-814-8620
HOUSEKEEPING
THE CLEANING LADY
Let me clean so you won’t have to. Very reasonable rates, great references! Years of experience. HAVE BROOM WILL TRAVEL! Call Mairi 903-815-1877
LEGAL NOTICE
Second Notice of Stored Vehicle: As of 07/02/2024 3:30pm Boat with trailer VIN: unknown $1093.66
Rick’s Towing LLC 103 N Main St Bonham TX 75418
LIC:0661117VSF
MOTORCYCLES
FOR SALE: 2021 KYMCO AK550 Touring Bike. 1,391 Miles $6,000 972-345-9575
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860.
HBJ MOWING
Bush hog mowing. Big acre lots. 972-693-4415
STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL
Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
SB SOLUTIONS
Yard Care, Home and Property Maintenance, Light Welding, Automotive Maintenance & more. Call or Text Seth @ 903-421-4221
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Friends come and go, like the waves of the ocean, but the true ones stay like an octopus on your face.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Martha Ann Richards, Deceased, were issued on July 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2024-13341, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas to: David Speed.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 North Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
DATED August 2, 2024.
/S/ Michael S. Evans
Michael S. Evans Attorney for David Speed State Bar No.: 24057841
308 N. Center St. Bonham, Texas 75418
Telephone: (903) 640-4300
Facsimile: (903) 640-4344
Email: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898.
PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 45+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958
TREES and MÁS
Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Firewood, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903-227-6940, 903-227-8369, or 903-4862868.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION
The following vehicles will be sold at public auction on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 9:00 am, at Bill’s Auto Body & Towing Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418.
The following vehicles will be sold at Public Auction on August 27, 2024 at 9:00am at Pro Auto, 103 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 1996 Jeep LL 1997 Jeep LL 2002 Ford LL
REAL ESTATE
LOCAL REALTOR for all your real estate needs. Sell/buy homes, land, lake. Call Hillary Leutwyler at Rogers Healy 214-683-7408
BillBuysHouses.com Buying homes As Is Since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979 FOR SALE 1208 Pecan St. Bonham TX Updated 3 bedrooms Gorgeous Stone counters Frig, W&D included! Huge Back Yard! $197,900.
Call or Text 911 for Emergency Help
Cooke, Fannin & Grayson Counties
Fannin County Commissioners
Contact Information
Precinct 1
Commissioner Dale McQueen Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479
Phone: 903-965-7030
Email Address: dmcqueen@fanninco.net
Precinct 2
Commissioner A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452
Phone: 903-587-3455
Email Address: aself@fanninco.net
Precinct 3
Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446
Phone: 903-378-2941
Email Address: precinct3@fanninco.net
Precinct 4
Commissioner Doug Kopf Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418
Phone: 903-583-2039
Email Address: dkopf@fanninco.net
USDA
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FSA helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners invest in, improve, protect and expand their agricultural operations through the delivery of agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA implements agricultural policy, administers credit and loan programs, and manages conservation, commodity, disaster recovery and marketing programs through a national network of state and county off ices and locally elected county committees. For more information, visit, www.fsa.usda.gov
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda. gov.
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit by Spichols, LLC DBA Floyd’s Fish Fry, to be located at 1525 Old Ector Road, Bonham, Fannin, Texas. Officers of said corporation are Barton Nichols, President and Brad Nichols, VP.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Sidney Baxter Hale, Jr., Deceased, were issued on July 30, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2024-13346, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Clint Hale.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 North Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
DATED the 2nd day of August, 2024.
/S/ Michael S. Evans
Michael S. Evans Attorney for Clint Hale State Bar No.: 24057841 308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418
Telephone: (903) 640-4300
Facsimile: (903) 640-4344
Email: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com
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