9-12-23 Leader E-Edition

And this was the year that the streetcar track was built from the T&P Depot to Russell Heights. So the street car would carry you to the Fair. Although some things were different from the county fairs today, many things are similar. For example:

Agricultural exhibits were important. “Jerseys, shorthorns, Holsteins, Durhams down to the old long-horned Texas cows will be on exhibition.” “The poultry department will be represented this time. All kinds of fine fowls . . .” “One great thing of interest will dairy products.” “All kinds of draft animals will be on exhibition, and the farmer who wants to improve his stock will improve the opportunity by looking at these beauties.” “Swine in abundance will be there. We can raise as fine hogs as anybody.”

There was an amazing display of fruits and vegetables. Who knew all these fruits were grown in Fannin County: pears, peaches, apricots, plums, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, quinces, figs, apples. And ripe tomatoes as large as saucers.

Machinery Hall had machinery of all kinds, sewing machines, buggies, carts, wagons, cooking and heating stove, plows and agricultural implements.

A big attraction would be a balloon ascension. This was a very popular attraction at the time.

Unfortunately on the first day the balloon caught fire.

The second attempt was a great success, although he alighted in an old orchard.

Horse racing was a big event, and the Fort Worth paper said there was heavy betting on the races. The Fort Worth paper also said that the race track in Bonham was much better than the Dallas race track.

Volunteer guardsmen from North Texas attended and presented drills and parades.

Even the Governor of Texas, James Hogg, came to the 1891 Fannin County Fair. We must assume that he arrived on the train at the Depot and took the streetcar to the Fair. Did he spend the night in Bonham? So many questions, and no local newspapers!

See 1891 County Fair on page 11

2023

Homecoming Parade

Wednesday, September 13th @ 6:30pm Downtown Bonham

“I am humbled by the early support my campaign has received from across Fannin County,” said Tillett. “If elected judge, I am committed to honoring this trust by upholding the Constitution and serving the interests of justice each day I take the bench. Hard work and dedication are among my core values - I worked my way through college, law school and then earned the position of partner at my firm. I will give this same level of dedication to the position of Judge 336th District Court.”

Tillett is a Texoma native with a well-earned reputation among the local bench and bar as a highly qualified, no-nonsense attorney. A partner with Munson Munson Cardwell Tillett & Brown Law Firm, Tillett has built a successful practice, handling a broad range of complex litigation and cases including family, employment, property, contract and business law. For more than a decade, Tillett has also worked diligently to protect children – the smallest, often unseen victims of crime, abuse, and drug use – by serving as attorney ad litem in CPS cases and as an amicus attorney in difficult family law cases. She has served as City Attorney for several cities in Fannin County and currently holds this position for the City of Bonham as well as the City of Bailey.

Tillett and her husband Bill have been married for 30 years and have two daughters, Alexis and Jocelyn, both of whom are following in their parents’ footsteps in attending Texas A&M University – College Station. Alexis is attending Texas A&M Veterinary School and Jocelyn is a sophomore.

In addition to her legal career, being an active mom in her daughters’ school and church activities, Christina has volunteered and/or held leadership roles with several organizations including the Greater Texoma Health Clinic, Southeast Grayson Senior Center, and the local bar associations. Tillett and her husband are also active members and youth group leaders at Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church.

For more information on Christina Tillett and her campaign, visit tillettforjudge.com

On Facebook at ChristinaTillett for District Judge

Pol Adv Paid for by Christina Tillett for Judge, Treasurer Randy Moore

Christina Tillett Kicks Off Campaign for District Judge with Over 100 Endorsements FANNIN COUNTY – Local attorney Christina Tillett launched her campaign today for 336th District Court Judge with over 100 endorsements from local citizens from across Fannin County.

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Fannin County 336th District Court

I Believe In:

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

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

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

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

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

• Swift justice for those involved in human trafficking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let’s talk experience. Come by and see me at my booth at the Fannin County Fair. I look forward to earning your vote and support in the Republican Primary for the Fannin County 336th District Court.

Experienced, Reliable, Professional and Trustworthy

Bonhi-ex Kirkpatrick excelling as setter for Angelo State Univ.

Story and photo by Rich Hilliard

Alli Kirkpatrick preferred setting, but provided hitting, as was the need of her Lady Warriors volleyball teams for four years while playing for Bonham. Now able to be solely a setter at the next level -- as she was during club play, while in high school -- she has produced during her first several matches for Angelo State University.

Through five collegiate matches, the 2023 graduate had collected 60 assists, including 14 in one match and 13 in two others.

Kirkpatrick had also made 18 digs, through Sept. 5.

DC v'ball again rolling in '23, led by McCarley, Chaney, Weeks, Burney

Trenton head coach Davis wins 200th career volleyball match

By Rich Hilliard Trenton head volleyball coach

Lisa Davis garnered her 200th career win on Sept. 1.

The victory comes during Davis' second season at Class 2A

Trenton, which made a bi-district appearance last fall after advancing as District 11-2A's third-place qualifier.

Previously, during nine years at 3A Leonard, she coached those Lady Tigers to five-con-

CLASS 1A-II

FANNINDEL FALCONS

Head Coach: Denver Bowden (2nd season)

August

25 at Campbell 31 - Fannindel 76 (3Q)

September

1 at Garland Christian 13 - Fannindel 34

7 Denton Calvary 78- Fannindel 30

15 at Gold-Burg - Fannindel

23 Savoy - Fannindel

29 Mesquite Founders - Fannindel

October

6 Open Date

12 Prestonwood North - Fannindel

20 *at Apple Springs - Fannindel

27 *at Trinidad - Fannindel

November

3 *Oakwood - Fannindel

*District 9-1A-II

Sponsored by

Fannindel I.S.D.

secutive bi-district appearances -- the school's only postseasons in the sport. Assured of another playoffs trip, Trenton will begin 11-2A play this fall on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Wolfe City.

by Rich Hilliard

Despite graduation losses, Class 1A Dodd City has resumed its winning ways in 2023.

Coming off a run in 2022 to the Region III-1A quarterfinals and a 27-12 record, the Lady Hornets ended August already with 14 wins.

Dodd City has been ranked

in the Top 5 in all in-season 1A polls by the Texas Girls Coaches Association, including holding the No. 1 spot in the initial.

Returning all-district players from 2022, including superlative recipients, abound: senior Kadyn McCarley, offensive player of the year; senior Addyson Chaney, libero of the year; sophomore Addison Weeks, newcomer of the

year; senior Hannah Burney, second-team recipient.

Lindsay Carter Giles, the district's coach of the year, also returns for her third season, as the Lady Hornets in September will continue preparations for defending their undefeated 19-1A championship in October -and an assured 29th postseason in the sport in the last 34 years afterwards.

Sponsored

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District

*District 6-2A-I

Dodd City's Addyson Chaney (3).

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Dodd City's Addison Weeks (7).

Dodd City's Kadyn McCarley (2).

Dodd City's Hannah Burney (9).

Dodd City's Taegan Williams (13).

Compiled

Bonham's Alli Kirkpatrick.

"Meet the Candidates" Town Hall

September 19, 2023 - 5:30pm

S. R. Church, Bonham

Event by Mitchell Smith - Candidate for Fannin County Commissioner, Precinct 1

Where: S.R. Church on 1850 S. Highway 121, Bonham, TX 75418

When: Tuesday, September 19th at 5:30pm

It will not be a debate and no negativity directed to one another will be allowed. It will be a public forum where each candidate will have equal time to introduce themselves and share why they are running. Each candidate will also have an opportunity to answer questions submitted by the public, in writing at the start of the meeting. Each candidate will review all the questions directed to them and will pick up to five questions to answer. The event will be moderated by an impartial third party.

B-Town Nutritiontx Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon cutting was held on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

1609 N Center Street Suite B, Bonham

Courtesy photo

Kiwanis Makes Donations

tophlatts.com or email Lisa at lisa@photophlatts.com. She offers free virtual proofs.

Kiwanis was pleased to give donation checks to Carol Pillars for Fannin County Family Crisis Center and to Julie Luton for Fannin County Children’s Center. Other local donations will be given out later.

Kiwanians are busy preparing for their Installation Dinner where they are expecting the Texas-Oklahoma

Johnny D. White; Lisa Moore; Alicia Whipple; Carol Pillars; Julie Luton. Photo by Edwina Lane

By Mary-k Ashley Wilson

Johnny D. White brought as his guest speaker to Kiwanis local photographer Lisa Moore. Lisa has developed the Photo Phlatt, a photo to wood transfer. This is not a new process, but Lisa produced the design of the phlatt. The wood is milled especially for her phlatts and provides a beautiful, soft piece for her photography. These phlatts can be seen

at Moore Photography, 125 East Fifth Street in Bonham. Because so many people were asking Lisa what product she used for transferring the photos to the wood, she has teamed with the manufacturer to bottle it under her brand, a product called Photo Phlatts Photo Transfer Medium. It can be purchased from Amazon, or in the studio. For more information on the Photo Phlatts, see www.pho-

The HOPE Program Recycle!

pliances, sporting goods. Items can be in any condition & do not have to working.

Items may be donated any time of the year. Just call 903-583-7446

District Lieutenant Governor Jim Smith will install new officers. There will be several Kiwanis dignitaries present that evening. Joe Moss will install new local members.

Kiwanis appreciates your support of Bonham Trade Days from which Kiwanis earns their money to donate to children of the world and youth groups of Bonham and Fannin County.

The HOPE Program provides local GED classes at NO COST. FREE!

How do we do it you ask?

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

Our Recycling Fundraiser is a Win Win for everyone. Benefiting the people of Fannin County.

The HOPE Program

Recycle Old computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, VCR's, DVD's, power tools, medical equipment, audio equipment, electronics, cameras, vacuums, small ap-

Remember that life's most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

The Gum Springs Cemetery Association’s Annual Homecoming will be held September 17th, 2023. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Registration will begin at 10:30 AM. A short business meeting will be held at 11:45 AM, followed by a covered dish lunch to be served at 12:00 noon in the pavilion. Visitation to follow in the afternoon.

If it is impossible for you to attend, contributions may be sent to:

The Gum Springs Cemetery Association

Danna Swindell, Treasurer

1837 CR 2925 Dodd City, Texas 75438

9/5/23

Fannin County Commissioners Court – Praying for Rain

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 9:00 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all County Commissioners and County Judge present. The Invocation was led by Judge Cunningham and Pledges were led by Major James Manis, Retired.

4. Introductions: Judge Cunningham recognized Fannin County Artist David Keene who presented a customized Bois d’Arc wood pen to the newest Fannin County Commissioner, Dale McQueen.

5. Public Forum: Troy Waggoner of Ravenna, TX spoke to voice his opinion that it would not be a good idea to appoint anyone to a new position of road engineer at this time. Citing budget issues, he also opined that if such a position is determined to be needed, the matter should be placed on a ballot for Fannin County residents to vote on. Judge Cunningham mentioned if he spoke on this during a later agenda item, a discussion could be had.

6. Discussion, consideration and action to approve payment of bills – County Judge for County Auditor: After Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the amount needing to be paid was $156,715.17, Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve payment with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

7. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Interlocal Agreement between Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Fannin County to utilize the SCOFFLAW Program to flag and hold vehicle registration renewals of vehicle owners who have unresolved violations in Fannin County – County Judge for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3: Fannin County JP Pct 1 Judge Louise Goodwater spoke to give reasons why she would like a vote on this to be postponed for a month. After a discussion ensued regarding

the time needed for a meeting of Fannin County JPs to be organized, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to postpone this agenda item for 2 weeks in order for the JPs to meet to discuss this. Commissioner Self seconded the motion which passed.

8. Discussion, consideration and action regarding distribution of the 2023 Capital Credits received by the Texas Comptroller’s Office in the amount of $120,880.75 – County Judge: After a discussion regarding how Capital Credit monies were distributed the previous year, a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to pass on this with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed.

9. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Preliminary Plat for Bois d’Arc Shores on CR 2900 in Dodd City; 136 lots on 197.8 acres ranging from 1.01 acre to 10.55 acres – Commissioner Precinct 4: Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins spoke to note utilities had confirmed their ability to provide services, taxes had been paid and that this was good to go for approval. Commissioner Kopf questioned the road frontage and the potential issues existing with land easements needed for future widening of the road and utility access along narrow roads. President of Texas Land & Lakes, Marcus Smith, spoke to note how this was a “Preliminary Plat”, and commented on the revenue the taxes levied on the development, will be bringing into the county while noting it was the developer’s responsibility to cover the costs incurred in obtaining utility services for the development and not the county’s responsibility. After further discussion including a comment from Fannin County resident Mitchell Smith regarding developers’ responsibility to submit detailed plans, a motion was made by Commissioner Kopf to approve the Preliminary Plat with the understanding the developer will cover any extra costs involved in re-routing electrical and water utilities. Commissioner Magness seconded the motion which passed.

10. Discussion, consideration and action regarding additional cloud storage for Zoom meetings – County Judge for IT Director: Fannin County Network Administrator Dustin Morrow expounded on how more space would be needed in order to maintain previous Zoom recordings and continue with the recording of future meetings and how it would involve an extra cost of $10.00 a month. He further noted how that during Covid, the county had to pay for additional call volume service for residents to listen in on Zoom as many could not attend in person. He noted that since the conclusion of the pandemic, fewer people have been needing to sign on to the Zoom meetings thus making the additional call volume unnecessary. He suggested that they return to the original 100

participant service volume at a savings of $40.00 a month and use the savings to pay the $10 additional fee. A discussion ensued which included a comment from a Bonham resident who asked what the total cost of Zoom for the county would be if Mr. Morrow’s suggestion was implemented ($25.99) and if the county could assist the City of Bonham in getting Zoom set up for their monthly meetings. Attorney Joe Moss questioned the average number of Zoom participants who obtained copies of recordings.

A motion was then made by Commissioner McQueen to revert to the original call volume service ($15.99) using the savings to pay for the additional $10.00 a month charge for additional storage. Commissioner Magness seconded the motion which passed.

11. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Office of the Attorney General Maintenance Grant Contract through August 31, 2024 with regard to the SAVNS (Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service) program and authorize County Judge to sign on behalf of Fannin County – County Judge for County

Auditor: Alicia Whipple noted this was the contract needed in the obtaining of grants. A motion was then made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

12. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Modification of Intergovernmental Agreement between Fannin County and the United States Marshals Service, Mod No. 6, incorporating the Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 2015-5273 (Rev 24)

– County Judge for County

Auditor: Judge Cunningham noted everyone had a copy of the agreement detailing how Fannin County receives payment from the Federal Government for state inmates held in the county’s detention facilities and had Ms. Whipple further explain the details. After her explanation, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

13. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Fannin County Paid Time Off policy – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted how this was a continuation from the previous week’s court and noted a copy of the policy was in the possession of each commissioner. After explaining the policy and the changes made to the previous policy, an in-depth discussion ensued that included a Fannin County citizen suggesting the county use the same policy as is used for Federal employees. At the discussion’s conclusion, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve the policy with the change of 2 hours instead of 1.85 hours for paid time off. Commissioner McQueen seconded the motion which passed with one nay vote.

14. Discussion regarding Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: Judge Cunningham touched on the comment made during Public Forum and explained the process of the county receiving consultation services from an engineer but that cost being covered by the developers and not being paid by the county. He further explained that there were no plans to hire a county engineer at this time. The resident who spoke in Public Forum spoke again to clarify he was referring to the hiring of a supervisory person who would be over all the road equipment in the county. After Judge Cunningham spoke of the benefits of unitization, he noted that unitization is not being contemplated at this time.

15. Discussion regarding Courthouse repairs - County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted he is attempting to have another meeting with the contractors this week. Resident Rusty Deets questioned why blinds in the courtroom have not been completely installed and why the court is looking for volunteers for the fire watch for the courthouse instead of it being a paid position that is paid for by contractors who are responsible for the defective electrical work.

16. Discussion regarding Justice Center - County Judge: No significant updates.

17. Discussion regarding County Budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted that the county will soon be implementing a new Hotel tax.

18. Discussion regarding water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted no new updates but that discussions will begin soon.

19. Discussion regarding Fannin County road issuesCounty Judge: A resident of Tulip spoke to give her opinions on topics covered during the recent meeting held regarding the handling of road equipment and to discuss how she and her mother picked up excessive amounts of trash on CR 2037 that included what looked like recent cigarette butts. She noted the road is primarily traveled by the drivers for United Sand & Gravel and believes a good deal of the trash picked up (possibly including the cigarette butts) is being generated by those drivers and how irresponsible it is for anyone to throw out cigarette butts during such dry conditions. Judge Cunningham explained the county is working on having constables certified to address road problems. Another resident of Precinct 1 questioned whether the company behind the heavy traffic of sand trucks could have some kind of fee imposed to help with the county roads. Continued

See Commissioners on page 9

OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN AIR PERMIT (NORI)

APPLICATION Martin Marietta Materials Southwest, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Qual for:

Permit 173687

application would authorize continued operation of the Sand and Gravel Plant located at 9394 Farm-to-Market 1753, Fannin County, Texas 75479 This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-96.3325,33.6889&level=13 monoxide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide.

application was submitted to the TCEQ on August 21, 2023. The application will be available for viewing and copy TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Dallas/Fort Worth regional office, and the Bonham Public Library, 305 East 5th Bonham, Fannin County, Texas beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if is available for public review in the Dallas/Fort Worth regional office of the TCEQ. executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of application.

OVER 90 VEHICLES IN INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM!!!

COMMENT. You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application and the executive director will response to those comments.

MEETING. You may request a public meeting to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application. A meeting about the application will be held if requested by an interested person and the executive director deter there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public not a contested case hearing.

technical review of the application is complete, the executive director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a decision on the application. If a draft Air Quality Permit is prepared, a Notice of Application and Preliminary required and it will then be published and mailed to those who made comments, submitted hearing requests the mailing list for this application and will contai

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING You may request a contested case hearing if you are a who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility. If requesting a contested case you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), address, and daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] contested case hearing”; (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. request is made by a group or an association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearbe identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would your concerns.

VFW Post 4852 Ribbon Cutting

New Hope Cemetery Homecoming

The New Hope Cemetery Homecoming will be held on Sept. 17, 2023 at the Ivanhoe Baptist Church.

deadline to submit a request for a contested case hearing is 30 days after newspaper notice is published. If is timely filed, the deadline for requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to 30 days after of the response to comments.

request is timely filed, following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive forward the application and any requests for contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consid scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.

LIST. In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive future notices for this specific application by sending a written request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address

Ribbon Cutting was held on Friday, September 1, 2023.

1610 Mitchell Dr. Bonham

A covered dish lunch will be served at 12:30 followed by a business meeting.

Hope to see you then. If unable to attend send donations to:

Linda Myracle 2339 CR 2145 Telephone, Tx. 75488

Bonham Police Department Logs

08/30/2023– 09/05/2023

Report: August 31, 2023

– 1400 BL Finch Ln., Reporting Officer – Det. Melanie Elliott. A call for service was received in reference to Animal Cruelty.

HOURS:

Tuesday 9 AM

CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you proincluding your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. information may also be obtained from Martin Marietta Materials Southwest, LLC, 1503 LBJ Freeway, Suite 400, Texas 75234-6007 or by calling Mrs. Melissa Fitts, Vice President, Westward Environmental, Inc., at (830) 249-

Photo by Randy Holland

Fannin Pregnancy Care Center

903-640-8230

Issuance Date: August 30, 2023

www.fanninpregnancy.org

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND PARTIES:

9/24/19 -- Hours changed for 02/22/22 edition

Martin Marietta Materials Southwest, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for:

Issuance of Permit 173687

This application would authorize continued operation of the Sand and Gravel Plant located at 9394 Farm-to-Market 1753, Savoy, Fannin County, Texas 75479. Additional information concerning this application is contained in the public notice section of this newspaper.

Commissioners

Continued from page 8

20. EXECUTIVE

SESSION: Consultation with Attorney – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to (1) seek the advice of its attorney regarding:

(A) pending or contemplated litigation; or

(B) a settlement offer; or

(2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the

Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter

– County Judge: Executive Session was entered into at 10:50 a.m. and concluded at 11:08 a.m.

21. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Consultation with Attorney Executive Session - County Judge: This was passed on.

22. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen noted he wanted to

Report: September 1, 2023 – 400 BL N. Center St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Ralph Belen. A 45-yearold male was arrested for Robbery (Strong Arm), Resist Arrest and Taking Weapon from Officer.

Report: September 1, 2023 – 100 BL E. Cunningham Ave., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Jim Lewis. A 17-year-old male was arrested for Assault CBI

(FV).

Report: September 2, 2023 – US 82 E., Arresting

publicly thank the 112 residents who showed up Saturday for his meeting regarding the roads. He commented on the work currently occurring in his precinct and thanked everyone for their attendance.

Commissioner Self thanked everyone for coming, reminded everyone to be cautious during dry conditions and wished everyone a good week. Commissioner Magness wished everyone a good week and encouraged everyone to pray for rain. Commissioner Kopf commented on the need for rain but noted he is getting

Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A 40-year-old male was arrested for DWI. Report: September 2, 2023 – 200 BL Graham Ave., Reporting Officer –Sgt. Kolton Phillips. A call for service was received in reference to Bur of Hab. Report: September 4, 2023 – 200 BL Braz St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Fran Wilson. A call for service was received in reference to Theft.

Report: September 5, 2023 – 1100 BL Warpath Dr., Reporting Officer –Ptl. Mathew Morales. A call for service was received in reference to Assault CBI.

a lot of work done including a tin horn being installed that has been needed for about a year. He thanked everyone for their input, noting that he respects those willing to offer that input. Judge Cunningham commented on his receipt of 1/100th of an inch of rain at his home and requested prayer for at least an inch and a half of rain. He commented on the good discussions had, thanked everyone for their attendance and wished God’s blessings on all.

23. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 11:13 a.m.

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

Prayer for Fannin County

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

Walking With God

By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ

To walk with God, our walk must be with purpose. Paul told Christians, “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise” (Ephesians 5:15). The word ‘circumspectly’ is defined as accurately and pointedly; with purpose. No one walks with God on accident.

In speaking of Jesus, Peter said that “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Paul wrote, “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:3-4). To begin to walk with the Lord, we must be baptized into the death of Christ.

To walk with God, we must walk by faith, that is a belief, trust, and obedience to His word. The church in Rome

read these words, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:16-17).

We must walk in the light.

John penned these words, “if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).

In walking with God, we will be walking worth of God.

Paul wrote, “walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory” (1 Thessalonians 2:12). We

must walk in such a way that God is glorified. To the church in Colossae, the message was “walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10).

To walk with God, we must walk honestly and in truth. Paul wrote that we must “walk honestly” (Romans 13:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:12). John wrote of his joy to hear that Christians that he converted “walk in truth” (3 John 4).

Christians were instructed to “walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor” (Ephesians 5:2). Christ said, “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matthew 22:39). Let us walk with God.

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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?

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6/2/20

Hello everyone!

As I’ve said before, one of my favorite passages in the Bible is the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30. Do you remember your teachers telling you to use your time wisely when you were in school? In this passage, Jesus gives us the example of a man who gave three of his servants a different amount of money to invest. He gave one servant five talents, one servant two talents, and the other servant one talent. The first two servants invested their talents properly, and doubled them. However, the third one hid his talent in the ground. Their master was very pleased with the first two servants, but he was very upset with the third one, and ordered him to give his talent to the first one, who had doubled his five talents. This also applies to the talents (not just money), that our Lord has given to us. When we use our talents for the Lord, he will bless our efforts. We are called to spread the gospel however we can, and if just one soul is saved because we have sowed the seed, our efforts will not be in vain.

Born in 1836, Frances Ridley Havergal was one of the most well-known hymn writers in gospel music.

“Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in endless praise, let them flow in endless praise.” “Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, swift and beautiful for thee.”

If you’re in search of a good church home, we invite you to come visit and be a 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

Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Homes

903-378-2291

Garage Sale for Youth & Children’s Camp Fundraiser

3rd St. Windom, TX.

Follow the signs!

Friday, September 15th: 8am - 2pm

Saturday, September 16th: 8am - 4pm

Serving Hamburgers, Chips & Drink $6.00

For information contact Windom Baptist Church: 903-271-0906

Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

3375 S outh h wy 121 - B onham 903-583-1671 ● P a S tor K evin L ane

Assembly of God

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

Baptist

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070

Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175

Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175

Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

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

First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8519

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX Bro. Abe Ogea Pastor 903-449-0180

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

Fannin County

Christian

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645

Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

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

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Congregational Church-corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO

Episcopal

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

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

Methodist

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

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

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

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

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

Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452

Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas

Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508

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

Windom 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

Baptist Church of Christ

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

Nazarene

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

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

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

Catholic Church of God

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

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

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

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

Pentecostal

Lutheran Presbyterian

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

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

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

United Pentecostal

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

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

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

1891 County Fair Photos

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Austin Weekly Statesman 10-1-1891

Creative Arts Center hosts monthly Kid’s Art Parties

Press Release - Join us at the Creative Arts Center for our next Kids Paint Party on Saturday September 23rd at 10:30am and let your child's creativity shine! Mrs. Jaye, our talented artist, will take storytelling to a whole new level. She will read a captivating book and then bring one of its pages to life on canvas with step-by-step instructions. It's a wonderful opportunity for your child to explore their artistic skills and create their own masterpiece. Register

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your child today and watch them unleash their imagination in a fun and interactive

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environment. Registration is required no later than 9/21/23, and space is limited. Any questions? Please feel free to email us at BonArtCenter@ gmail.com or call us 903-6402196. Call

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44. Used to cook

45. Praises enthusiastically

48. Rooney is a famous one

49. Beekeeper

50. Pigpen

51. Potato chip brand

17. Partner to cheese

18. Nebraska city

20. Human gene

23. Pays no attention to 24. Lowland South American plain

25. Blood group

26. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano

29. Atomic #37

30. Unit of electrical resistance

31. Jeweled crowns

32. Nastiest

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6. Confined (abbr.)

7. Book of Esther antagonist

8. Port in Yemen

9. CNN’s founder

10. Type of bulb

11. Prepare

12. Promoted

14. Dinner jackets

35. Traditional cars need it 36. Bowler hat 38. Robust

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41. Stony waste matter

42. Have an interest in 43. Jacob __, journalist 44. Maintains possession of 45. Swiss river

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SNHU Announces Summer 2023 President's List

Congrats!!

MANCHESTER, NH

(09/06/2023) -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2023 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's

List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

Shane Hibdon of Bonham (75418)

Hailey Slaughter of Ector (75439)

Eric Hinton of Honey Grove (75446)

Bryce Byrd of Bonham (75418)

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with a 90-year history of educating

August news from Oakwood Cemetery

traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 170,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the "Most Innovative" regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at www.snhu. edu.

Press Release - August was a dry month at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Texas. It seemed as if the only things green and growing were the weeds. Large limbs kept breaking in the trees, and older monuments kept falling over. Limbs were trimmed in three trees in an effort to keep those trees from toppling. We are very lucky that no tombstones have been broken this year.

Paris Monument is working on setting the last of the head-

stones for the people who were moved to Oakwood from the Bois d'Arc Lake site. This has been a long process, but projects like this do take time. A large monument will be set to tell the story of those buried in this area of the cemetery.

Gary Baker has arranged for two truckloads of gravel to be donated to the cemetery by the gravel company in Sawyer, Oklahoma. But Oakwood must provide a truck to go to Oklahoma, get the gravel, and bring

it back. We need someone to do this for us. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Laura Beavers Baker at Wise Products for more information. Donations to Oakwood Cemetery may be sent to P.O. Box 96, Honey Grove, TX 75446. Your gifts of time and money are appreciated.

Memorials for August: Evan Brown, Jeanne Shelton, and Marie Sheffield Wallace

Feed the Needy in Fannin County

Take food to shut-ins, disadvantaged and disabled once weekly or more for Meals on Wheels. Volunteer: call 903-583-8573 between 7 and 11 M-F - If a brother or sister is without … enough food for each day, and … you say to them, “Go in peace … and feed yourself,” but you do not give them the necessities for the body, what good does that do? (James 2:15-16)

we always love putting Venison on our table. Lots of wonderful memories of them bringing home a deer from a hunting trip!

MOM'S VENISON STROGANOFF

3 lbs. Venison cut in ½" cubes

6 Tbsp. butter

2 C. sliced mushrooms

2 cloves minced garlic

2 C. diced Vidalia onions

1 C. red wine

1 pint sour cream

1 can beef consume' Lawry's Seasoned Salt flour pepper to taste

Sprinkle Lawry's salt and pepper liberally on Venison, then dust the meat cubes in flour. Melt butter in a large,

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deep skillet, and saute' the vegetables and garlic until they're soft. Add the dusted Venison cubes and brown. Reduce heat and remove meat and vegetables from the skillet. Add wine and beef consume' to the pan and stir, then add sour

cream, mixing constantly until all three are thoroughly combined. It's important to add the sour cream last, when the pan is cool, so it won't curdle. Add meat and vegetables again, cover and cook slowly for 1-2 hours. Serve over noodles or rice

or my favorite, mashed potatoes. 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

Seasons & County Regulations

Wild Turkey

2023

All counties with an open fall season Sept. 30 - Nov. 3, 2023

White-tailed Deer

All counties with an open season Sept. 30 - Nov. 3, 2023

General Season North Zone

Nov. 4, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024

South Zone

Nov. 4, 2023 - Jan. 21, 2024

Youth-Only North Zone

Oct. 28 - 29, 2023

Jan. 8 - 21, 2024

South Zone

Oct. 28 - 29, 2023

Jan. 8 - 21, 2024

Muzzleloader

Jan. 8 - 21, 2024

Special Late North Zone

Jan. 8 - 21, 2024

South Zone

Jan. 22 - Feb. 4, 2024 Dove

North Zone

Sept. 1 - Nov. 12, 2023

Dec. 15 - 31, 2023

Central Zone

Sept. 1 - Oct. 29, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023 - Jan. 14, 2024

South Zone

Sept. 14 - Oct. 29, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023 - Jan. 21, 2024

Special White-winged Dove Days South Zone

Sept. 1 - 3, 2023

Sept. 8 - 10, 2023

Falconry Statewide

Nov. 17 - Dec. 3, 2023

Fall in Love with Texas State Parks, Again!

Saturday September 30, 2023

be required on Saturday September 30th, all day-use fees will be waived in honor of the “100 Year Celebration”.

Guarantee entry by reserving online.

October 27th, Light up the Park on December 15th-16th, and weekend interpretive events through November.

The events are free with a paid day-use entrance fee of $4.00 for visitors 13 years old and up. Children, 12

years old and younger, have free entrance into the park. Remember that day-use only and camping permits are limited at Texas State Parks. Book your reservations online up to 5 months ahead for camping and 30 days ahead for day-use only. Check us out on Facebook and our webpage for additional details and dates.

Submitted by Linda

Brinlee

Bring a date or bring the family to Bonham State Park Saturday, September 30th, and reminisce to an earlier time. Enjoy the park all day, free of charge, as part of Texas State Parks “100 Year Celebration”.

From 4 pm to 9 pm Bonham State Park will host activities for the entire family. There will be booths teaching basic fishing skills, local history, how the CCC built the state parks, crafts, classic games for all ages, outdoor movie with popcorn, and much more. Visitors may also enjoy fishing (fishing license not required), swimming, boating (reminder that it is a “No Wake” lake), picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking. While day-use permits will

Texas proudly boasts of 89 state parks, historical areas and natural areas including Bonham State Park. Each Texas State Park has its own unique schedule of events to celebrate the 100 years since Mother Neff, the first state park, was built. To commemorate these celebrations, Texas Parks and Wildlife is also offering “100 Year Celebration!” collectables: lapel pins, hiking stick medallions, patches, stickers, scratch-off poster, and passport journals. Each park has a unique stamp that can be added into the passport or other camping journal. Parks across the state may have other collectables available.

Other upcoming events at Bonham State Park are the Annular Eclipse on October 14th, Boo in the Park! on

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A free 2.5 mile walk for all ages to raise funds for suicide prevention programs in the Fannin County community and schools.

Sponsored by the Fannin Behavioral Health Leadership Team

W hen: Satur day, September 30, 2023 8:00A.M. – 10:30A.M.

W her e: Le gacy Ridge Countr y Club 2201 Countr y Club Drive, Bonham, TX

Hosted by:

Register Teams or Individuals or learn more at: fanninwalk4hope.org

1 Bedroom 1 Bath & 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Available Assisted Living Rooms Available

For more information and/or to schedule a tour please contact Shayla Hoelscher at (903)640-1200 or (903)348-0415

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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

The following is the Friends of Hagerman NWR Press Release. For more information about these events, please email: friendsofhagerman@ gmail.com . All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.

Volunteers Needed:

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Greeters

Meet and greet people from all over the world while giving out information about the refuge and wildlife. Hand out maps and make sales in the Nature Nook. Come and join our team! For more information, please email friendsofhagerman@gmail. com.

Butterfly Garden

Like digging in your garden?

Want to learn about native plants? Come join out Master Naturalists and Gardeners in maintaining the Butterfly Garden. For more information on volunteering, please email friendsofhagerman@gmail. com for details.

Outdoor Crew

Do you enjoy working outside, mowing, sprucing up hiking trails, trimming and removing brush and general cleanup? Join the Outdoor Crew at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. The Outdoor Crew meets on the First Tuesday and Fourth Saturday of every month. Please email friendsofhagerman@gmail. com for details and to join our team. Scouts welcome!

Activities & Events:

Friends of Hagerman NWR Annual Nature Photo Contest

Every year in September, the Friends of Hagerman NWR Photo Club sponsors a nature-themed photo contest. For a small fee per photo, photographers may enter as many photos as they wish. Entries accepted from September 1st – 30th.

All photographers are invited to participate in the contest, regardless of age or skill level.

Divisions include Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced: all photographers, including youth, are welcome!

Ribbons will be awarded for First, Second, and Third place in each of four categories and in both divisions (Beginner and Advanced/Intermediate).

In addition, a cash prize will be awarded for First Place in each category, and the photos judged as “Best of Show” and “Youth Best in Show”.

Winners will be determined by a panel of judges, who will review the submitted photos without reference to entrant name.

Winners’ photographs will be displayed at the Refuge Visitor Center and published on the Friends of Hagerman website, Facebook page and other venues. The Nature Photo Contest Committee will coordinate and conduct the contest for the Refuge and the Friends of Hagerman NWR. For a complete list of

rules and how to enter: https:// friendsofhagerman.com/ Photo-Club-Contest

All photos entered in the contest must have been taken within Hagerman NWR boundaries within the past five years.

Categories include: Landscapes, Flora and Macro, Artistic, and Wildlife.

The Little Sit: September 2, 2023, 6:30am Pad-H on the West side of Hagerman NWR

If you want to learn how to identify the birds of North Texas, the "Little Sit" is the perfect way to start. Modeled after Cornell's "Big Sit," a group of dedicated birders meet once a month at the end of Pad H on the West side of Hagerman NWR. An expert "bird identifier" will be present at each Sit and will keep track of the number of each species of birds observed and enter the data into eBird.

The public is welcome to join us for the count--no experience is needed.

We meet on the first Saturday of each month, 30 minutes before sunrise to watch the birds come into the water and begin to feed. We usually stay out for 2-3 hours, but you are welcome for all or part of the Little Sit.

For more information, a map to Pad-H and to register to receive event updates (location changes, etc.) please register: http:// www.friendsofhagerman. com/LittleSit or email: friendsofhagerman@gmail. com.

GPS Coordinates to Pad-H: 33.734961, -96.780582 Free and open to the public, funded by donations.

Early Bird Guided Walk: No walk scheduled until the Second Saturday in October due to continued high temperatures.

Second Saturday: Saturday September 9th at 10am. No Weaseling Out of It: Mink on the Brink with Dr. Jessica Healy Mink have long played the role of villain in literature - the 'horrible, vicious animal' that would murder a coop full of chickens for sport. In the stories of the First Nations people of the Pacific northwest, the mink is a trickster character. For decades, mink garments have been used as status symbols. As an invasive species in Europe, mink imported from the US for the fur trade and escaped into the wild are responsible for the decline of several native European species. But what do we really know about this highly intelligent little aquatic carnivore? Come hear Austin College Biology Professor and Mammalogist Dr. Jessica Healy makes the case that mink ought to be respected, not feared.

Dr. Jessica Healy, PhD is an Associate Professor of Biology at Austin College in Sherman, TX. Originally from Iowa, Dr. Healy attended Colorado State University for graduate school, receiving a PhD in Zoology in 2010.

Dr. Healy primarily studies the physiological ecology of hibernating species like ground squirrels, but as a Mammologist has an interest in the natural history and ecology of all mammals.

Butterfly Garden Strolls for September: September 2nd 9:00am to 11:00am, September 16th 9:30 to 11:30am and September 30th 10am to noon. Enjoy a stroll through the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Come on your own or bring the family. On designated Saturdays, garden docents will be on hand to help you identify the Texas native plants and the butterflies in the garden. Use our closefocus butterfly binoculars to get a really CLOSE look. Special activities for families available: pictures with Monarch wings, meet the Metamorphosis Puppet, and more. Garden walks are Come and Go or Come and Stay. The garden is free of charge and open to the public during Refuge hours.

Refuge Rocks for Kids: Saturday September16th at 10:00am to 11:30am. The Refuge Rocks presents WHO-O-O LOVES OWLS?

Who-o-o-o doesn’t love owls?

When it comes to birds, owls are big attention- getters, with their huge eyes, razor-sharp beak, and powerful feet with piercing talons. Their haunting calls echoing through the dark give us chills. Owls are also symbols of wisdom, making them popular characters in

ancient myths and modern stories. Join us for our Refuge Rocks program on September 16 to explore the amazing world of owls. Bring the kids out to Hagerman for this free program for ages 5-10. Registration Required. https:// friendsofhagerman.com/ event-5098392/Registration

Photo Club Meeting:

Wildlife Videos with Richard Barnes – Saturday September 16th 1pm – 3pm. Richard’s presentation will cover the basics of filming wildlife with some tips about how to get started if you've never done it before. He will show videos of some of his more interesting and unusual wildlife observations and will conclude with a compilation of footage filmed at Hagerman NWR

Richard is from Glasgow, Scotland and he moved to Texas in 2013. The following year he produced a video to show the summer wildlife in his garden in Farmers Branch to his family back in Scotland. Chris Jackson featured the video on his DFW Urban Wildlife website and encouraged him to continue filming local wildlife. Around that time he also started using iNaturalist to record wildlife observations. He and his wife, Shannon, now live in Lake Dallas and they garden for wildlife – they created a flower bed for pollinator plants and have a small back yard pond. They look for wildlife in local parks and nature preserves in Denton County and visit Hagerman NWR several times each year.

Butterfly Garden Docent Training: Thursday,

September 21st, 9:45am –11:30am.

Do you love butterflies and native plants? Do you enjoy being outdoors and meeting new people? If so, then consider joining a group of volunteers who serve as docents in the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Contact the friendsofhagerman@gmail. com for more information or go to https://www. friendsofhagerman.com/ event-5213965?Calendar

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Tram Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00PM

Enjoy a 60 – 90 minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge. Enjoy learning about the history of the displaced town of Hagerman while watching for wildlife. Lots of stops for birdwatching and photography. Reservations required www. friendsofhagerman.com/ Tram-Tours. Standbys are accepted if space permits. Free and open to the public, funded by donations.

Fannin County History The Road Down Memory

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

girls basketball game. Bonham natatorium in upper left of picture. Date 1920, Place Bonham, Texas.

CLASSIFIEDS

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Fishin’ Report TAKE A KID FISHING or Hunting!

Teal Season Kicked Off in Texas Sept. 9

AUSTIN – Opening day of teal hunting season was Saturday, Sept. 9, and despite dry conditions throughout much of the state, Texas hunters will still have opportunities to harvest birds.

Although habitat conditions across much of the state are currently very poor due to record heat and a lack of precipitation, bright spots include portions of the Texas Panhandle, where some areas received record rainfall earlier this summer. Precipitation provides critical shallow freshwater habitat on the landscape for incoming birds.

Many playa basins are still holding water going into the season and birds should find these areas of the state very favorable as well. Deep south Texas and portions of the lower Gulf Coast also hold some promise thanks to much-

needed rainfall from the recent tropical storm.

“Overall, this September I’m expecting a below- average teal season this September for much of the state due to dry conditions,” said Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program Leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). “Things can and often do change quickly, and if precipitation does finally come, migrating teal will most certainly take advantage of any new surface water that may appear. It would instantly improve prospects for hunters.”

Blue-winged teal breeding populations declined 19 percent from the previous year’s estimate, but the good news is the current estimate of 5.2 million remains above their longterm average. This current estimate is above the 4.7 million bird threshold required to have

a 16-day teal season for 202324, resulting in no changes to the season length or bag limits for both this season and 2024.

The 16-day statewide 2023 early teal season in Texas will run Sept. 9 through 24. The daily bag limit on teal is six, with a possession limit of 18.

Blue-winged teal are the second most abundant duck in North America and by far the most prevalent duck found in Texas during the special early teal season. They primarily breed in the Prairie Pothole Regions of North Dakota, South Dakota, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

“Production in the eastern Dakotas was above average and an abundance of teal broods were observed later in the summer, thus there should be plenty of juvenile birds winging their way towards Texas this fall,” added Kraai.

“Portions of eastern North and South Dakota saw significant increases in ponds on the landscape this past May.”

As for conditions and prospects for teal season around the state, TPWD waterfowl biologists report:

Water restrictions, due to excessive drought in Central Texas, will play a significant role in the availability of waterfowl habitat this fall and winter. Most of the rice prairies will not have access to canal water and will have to rely on rainfall to fill wetlands and fallow rice fields.

Cattleman’s Livestock State of the current market:

Kason Covington, 12 years old, caught this Bass from a pond near Dodd City! Take your Kiddos Fishing! Send YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcleader@verizon.net, attention Tim or text to 903-227-5702, for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page.

Week of September 6, 2023

Cooper SLOW. Water lightly stained; 89 degrees: 1.00 feet below pool. Few reports and anglers on the water due to heat. Catfish continue to be good on shad. White bass are being caught in open water on artificials.

Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 86-90 degrees; 1.91 feet below pool. Bass fishing has improved due to a few cooler days. The bite continues to be good the first couple of hours fishing the pockets and points and flooded weeds in 2-4 feet of water using chatterbaits, spinnerbaits and topwaters. The bite picked up in 5-12 feet of water using Carolina rigs, and smaller baits like brush hogs and craw worms. Shad patterned squarebill crankbaits are fair on points in 3-5 feet of water.

Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 86-90 degrees; 0.10 feet above pool. Cooler weather in the forecast should improve the bite. Striped bass are good with a majority of catches on shallow flats using topwaters early in the morning, but some catches on slabs in deep water. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striped bass are good catching quality fish on live shad along ledges in 28-32 feet of water. Topwater action is still very active with a lot of fish behind the islands and along flats towards the west end of the lake. Catfish are good on cut shad one reel off the bottom in 30-35 feet of water near coves and ledges off the main lake. Crappie are slow fishing brush piles in 12-15 feet of water with minnows. Use electronics to find active fish. Seeing a lot of smaller fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are slow on topwaters and swimbaits along the south end of the lake. Surface temperatures rise to the mid 90s during the day, so look for rocks and shade with a subtle appearance. Report by Jacob Orr, Lake Texoma Guaranteed Guide Service.

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

FERTILIZED

SQ. BALES OF HAY FOR SALE: Fertilized haygrazer. Good clean hay. $10.00 per bale, 5 bale minimum. CALL 903-227-2920.

FOR SALE

Used Farm Implements Box Blades, Angle Blades, post hole digger & 5, 6, and 14 ft. Shredders. Call 903-814-8620.

FOR SALE

Massey Ferguson 231, diesel. Low hours, w/ 5 ft mower. $6,500.00. Call: 903-814-8620

KLOSE RANCHES

Has Ground Beef available. Angus genetics, grass fed, grain finished. Processed under inspection at Bluebonnet Meat. 40+ years raising cattle. Call / Text 903-815-0718.

ALFALFA HAY:

Small squares in bundles of 14 bales. Sold by the bundle only. $210 per bundle. Call / Text 903-815-0718.

1984 JOHN DEERE 2550

Cold A/C, Diesel, starts & runs good, 2 hyd outlets. $17,000. 3 point blade & 3 point round bale unroller. Call / Text 903-815-7628.

Today’s market remained steady with a lot of classes inching up to that 3.00 mark.

Quality seems to be the obvious factor in our market today with classes of weaned cattle leading the sale.

Stock cows still high on the want list for most ranchers!

2015 F-250 CREW CAB 4X4. Gas 6.2 liter with J&I bale spike bed. 99,600 miles. $25,500. Please Call or Text 903-815-7628.

NEEDED: 75 to 100 Rolls of Hay, would like to make a deal with someone local. Please call Mike 214-733-3939.

Invites you to a Baby Shower

In Honor of Fannin County Pregnancy Care Center The Month of September

At FFCU, 1737 N. State Hwy 121, Bonham, TX 75418

Please Bring New Baby Items to Donate!

What's Needed Most: Larger Size Diapers and Pull Ups, 3T Clothing and Toddler Clothing.

Creative Arts Center Hosts “Iron Artist Competition"

Press Release - The Creative Arts Center would like to once again invite all local and surrounding artists to compete in our 2nd annual live art competition! All Artists will receive a mystery box of items to create their masterpiece. In addition, artists will use any common supply found in the Creative Arts Center classroom and may bring ONE resource from home of their choosing.

Artists are to arrive at the Creative Arts Center, located

at 200 W 5th St. Bonham at 12:30pm to browse the classroom for ideas and supplies before receiving their mystery box at 1:00pm. All entries must be completed no later than 5pm! Reception and awards will begin at 6pm. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive a cash prize!

Cost to enter the contest is $50 per artist, deadline to sign up is Thursday September 21st. Please call the Creative Arts Center at 903-640-2196

Fannin County Community Ministries

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00am - 11:45am 1022 FM 273 BONHAM TX 75418 903-583-3663

Manna House Food Pantry

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.

Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-5833910

Community Food Pantry in Honey Grove

McKenzie United Methodist Church, 701 7th Street.

1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 5pm - 7pm. 4th Tuesday: Produce 1pm - 4pm Contacts: Star Breece - 281-832-8116 Soleil - 903-505-0250

God Bless You!

Bonham Animal Shelter

Bonham Animal Shelter needs donations to finish their add-on space. For the add-on to be finished they need electricity, heating/ac, insulation, plumbing, fencing. Paid employees and volunteers work hard for these animals and more space is needed.

Spay or Neuter

Your Pets!

The shelters are overflowing with homeless animals.

Fannin County Leader deadline is Thursday at 3pm!

If you are able donate toward finishing this project, that would be great!

Send donations to: Bonham Animal Shelter, 500 Industrial St, Bonham, TX 75418. Open: Monday thru Friday. 8am-4pm. Phone: 903-640-8245

Email: bonhamanimalshelter500@gmail.com

or email BonArtCenter@ gmail.com for more information!

OBITUARIES

It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home.

MICHAEL OWENS

We regretfully announce the passing of Michael “Big Mike” Owens, who passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 06, 2023. Michael had a difficult battle with cancer and is finally at rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior. He will be forever loved and forever remembered. A celebration of life will take place at First Baptist Church Savoy September 16, 2023 at 11 A.M. Michael is survived by a large family that he loved dearly, most of all his children. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to A Paw Up Thrift Store 101 W Hayes Savoy,Tx 75479. 903 505 0285

ROWLAND F. WELCH

DAVID WAYNE THOMPSON

Bonham- David Wayne Thompson, age 58, of Bonham, Texas was born on October 18, 1964 in Dallas, Texas to Randall Lee Thompson and Joan (Lehde) Robbins. He passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Texoma Medical Center in Bonham, Texas.

David lived an extraordinary life with the love of his life Michelle Leann (Hodges) Thompson, whom he married on September 27, 2014 in Fannin County. He was an equipment operator for Martin Marietta Materials. David had many adventures being a barefoot navigator at Pine Mountain Trails. He was an avid hunter with his family and close friends. David always had a smile on his face. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. David was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by wife Michelle Thompson of Bonham, TX; son Hunter Thompson of Ector, TX; son Brandon Ryon and wife Colleen of Malakoff, TX; stepson Dustin Webb and wife Bailey of Tolar, TX; grandchildren Blaise Ryon, Broox Ryon and Davis Webb; Mother Joan Robbins and husband Ricky of Bonham, TX; brother John Thompson of Bonham, TX; sister Christina Halling and husband Cory of St. John; KS; sister Racheal Stewart of Bonham, TX; step brother Rickey Charles Robbins of Denton, TX; best friend of 50 plus years Tony Gibson and wife Sherri of Bells, TX; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

David is preceded in death by his bonus mom (mother-in-law), Gloria Martin, uncles Jack Lehde, David Lehde, and Hershal Lehde, and grandparents John and Leona Lehde.

A visitation was held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

Funeral services were at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. Rev. Tammy Lightfoot officiated. Interment followed at Arledge Ridge Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Hunter Thompson, Tony Gibson, Collin Halling, Tanner Halling, Jacob Stewart, and Damien Welch. Serving as honorary pallbearer were Troy Robertson. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

PAULA RAE LEWIS

Paula Rae Lewis, age 61, of Bonham, Texas was born on January 19, 1962 in Arlington, Texas to Paul and Mada Walker. She went to be with the Lord Friday, September 1, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Paula married the love of her life Donny Linn Lewis, at 16, on April 15, 1978 and had 2 daughters. She was the matriarch of the family, always the first one you called. She took care of the farm that she called “3 C’s” cows, chickens, and cats. Paula was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband Donny Lewis; daughter, Sherri Hookins and husband Chris; daughter Holly Hopper and husband Robert, grandchildren Hayden and Hayley Hopper, brothers and sisters, Travis Walker and wife Charlotte, Barbara Harris, Kenneth Walker and wife Roxanne, Mickey Walker, Kathy Crawford and husband Russell, and Dwain Walker and wife Sabrina; in addition to numerous extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her mom and dad Mada and Paul Walker, great nephew Ryder Jackson, and niece Cassie Wood.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Owens Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Jeff Massey officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Kris Walker, Nathan Walker, Grant Walker, Travis Walker, Mikey Walker, and Dillon Walker.

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

Commissioner Buckingham Takes Steps to Secure Border and Authorizes Texas Law Enforcement Access to Fronton Island on the Rio Grande

AUSTIN —

Fannin County Family Crisis Center 903-583-7694

Rowland F. Welch, 64, of Bonham passed on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Rowland, the son of Richard and Nina Welch, was born on December 22, 1958 and was raised in Richardson, TX. Rowland had a long career as a Property Tax Consultant. In recent years Rowland found so much joy in attending his grandchildren’s various activities, spending time outdoors walking with Mary, hiking, fishing and exercising, playing his guitar each evening and capturing moments with loved ones through the lens of his ever present camera. Rowland was a man that walked in his faith, placing it above all else, having loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart, mind and soul. He loved spending time in service to others and his forgiving, caring, and humorous nature endeared him to so many and will have a lasting impact on all who knew him and on his many communities far into the future. He will be dearly missed.

Rowland is preceded in death by his father, Richard Welch, stepfather, FJ Campbell, mother, Nina Campbell, and granddaughter, Eden Welch.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Welch, his 5 children, Jessica Kaiser and husband Chris, Russell Welch, Rebecca Welch, Richard Welch and wife Megan, Rachel Welch and husband Tyler, twelve grandchildren, Toby, Amy, Hailey, Russell, Matthew, Savannah, Rowen, Sawyer, Beckham, Tristan, Clara, and a boy to be named (who he knew was on the way), uncle, Bob Palmer, and his constant companion, Boo his dog, along with numerous in laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, two amazing church families, Northside Church of Christ, and Estes Park Church of Christ.

“And we know all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

In lieu of flowers please consider giving to the Ethiopia Gospel Outreach, Woodward Park Church of Christ, P.O Box 3836, Pinedale, CA 93650-9903, write in the memo: Ethiopia Gospel Outreach and another cause that was dear to Rowland’s heartMountain States Children’s Home (msch.org)

WISE FUNERAL HOME

The family was joined at Wise Funeral Home on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 6pm to 8pm for visitation, and the following day Saturday, September 9, 2023 the service was held at Northside Church of Christ starting at 10am. Burial followed at Garden of Memories, Ben Franklin, TX.

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

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. authorized the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Rangers access to Fronton Island in the Rio Grande in Starr County, Texas, for the purpose of policing and patrolling.

“It is my commitment to Texans to do everything in my power to gain complete operational control of the southern border and protect our state from this influx of out-of-control illegal immigration,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “While the federal government refuses to safeguard Texas communities, the General Land Office will step up

and assist our state in its robust border security efforts.”

Acreage Exhibit Estimating Acreage

Based on the records from the General Land Office (GLO), the agency has determined that Fronton Island is state-owned land; and therefore, will provide Texas law enforcement access to this island, which includes vegetation management, provided compliance is upheld with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Fronton Island has served as a hot spot for drug and human trafficking and dangerous cartel activity in the past couple of months.

This more than 170-acre island is the latest stateowned island the GLO has allowed DPS to police and patrol in order to stem the flow of illegal immigration and various unlawful, dangerous cartel activities. Earlier this year, the GLO granted law enforcement access to two islands located in Eagle Pass, Texas. Read the letter from Commissioner Buckingham granting access to Texas law enforcement, https:// www.glo.texas. gov/the-glo/news/ press-releases/2023/ files/09-07-23-skeroaustin-fronton-island. pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery

Service to others with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ

Owned by the Greene Family

7/25/23

24 Hour Hotline 903-583-7000

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

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AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE

2007 Nissan Frontier truck. 4 door, white. New transmission. 91,855 miles. $11,500. Call: 903-814-8620

WANTED:

Older pickup truck (points / condenser ignition system), prefer Chevy or GMC, no computerized parts, prefer running but will consider non-running. Call 214-707-8134.

FOR SALE

2004 Ford Explorer XLT, White, runs good, A/C, in good condition. Asking $3,000. CALL OR TEXT 504-408-9683.

FORD 2001 F350

4-Door 4 wheel drive 7.3 good condition, 280,000 miles. Road ready $6,000 firm. Randy 903-640-6999. Selling due to health.

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

NOW HIRING

Immediate Opening for Multiple Positions

SYMMTREX

Light Steel Framing Systems

Call Jimmy for details 469-575-3273

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.

RED RIVER HEALTH CARE

Now hiring home care providers for Bonham, Sherman, Paris, Honey Grove, Bailey, Denison, Gainesville, Leonard and Whitesboro. Must be 18 years of age with no criminal history and must have own transportation. No certification required. Call: 1-800-289-6555 for more information.

AUTO TECHNICIAN

Position available. Call Driver’s Choice 903-640-9998.

“CONSULTANTS”

$29.95

Call Judy (903)505-4699

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

80 Model Ditch Witch good condition. Ready to work. $3,000. 903-640-6999.

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR 1250, 3 cylinder diesel, less than 100 hours on engine & pump. Bush hog including turning plow and post hole digger $8,000 firm. Good condition. Selling due to health. Randy 903-640-6999.

FOR SALE

Selling due to health. 14 ft. dump trailer used 3 times, like new $7,000 firm. Randy 903-640-6999.

FOR SALE

Welding Trailer w / Lincoln Ranger Welder, tool box & 40 CFM air compressor. Shed kept, good condition $4,000 firm. Selling due to health. Randy 903-640-6999.

GARAGE SALES

RAIN or SHINE INSIDE House SALE

Saturday, Sept. 16th at 8am.... 418 CR 2526, Bonham. Approximately 4 or 5 miles north of Bonham on Hwy 78. After passing Boyd Baptist Church. ½ mile or less look for our sale sign to turn right. Watch for signs. DVDs, VHS movies, nice clean clothes, Plus size women’s XL4X clothes, board games, jewelry, vintage buttons, wall pictures, linens, bath towels, garden iron decor. Purses, lamps, dishes, books, bakeware, some tools. You name it, we have it. Cash Only! Y’all come see us!

4 bedroom house packed!! We re-organize and add a-lot of different things for Every Sale!

MOVING SALE 20+ years of stuff

Don’t miss it!

September 23, 8am-5pm 2288 CR 2998, Windom

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.

Looking for a job that is rewarding?!?!! We are hiring here at North Texas Safari Park.

Here are things to consider before you send in your resume:

••You would be responsible for the care of the animals during all seasons.

• Physical Labor - Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

• Our animals depend on you. Are you able to arrive to work on time?

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be 18 years or older

About the Animal Care

Position:

*Feeding of animalsincluding diet preparation

*Behavioral observation of the animals

*Enclosure maintenance including upkeeping the grounds of the park.

*Providing environmental enrichment for the animals

*Cleaning & assisting with upkeep of the facility

*Self motivated

*Must be able to interact with the public

Please send your resume to: northtexassafaripark@ gmail.com

MUSIC STORE and RECORDING STUDIO

1132 Main, Commerce, TX. 903.886.6027

A PAW UP

Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store

101 West Hayes, Savoy

Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES:

Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.

GREAT PYRENEESLAB MIX 2 Free Females 7 weeks old. 903-818-8510

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR

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

HANDYMAN / LAWN CARE

•Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling

•Plumbing •Electrical

•Mowing •Tree & Trim work

•Flower beds. Call 903-304-9009.

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 or 903-583-1259.

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958

POST OAK

OFF-ROAD REPAIR

Automotive, ATV, UTV, & Motorcycles. Lift Kits, Gears, Lockers, Engine Rebuilding. All Repairs, and Custom Projects Welcome. 20 Years Experience. CL Adams 903-449-0952.

AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING

Front yard or back yard. 30+ years experience. Call 903-624-6006.

BillBuysHouses.com

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

PINE RUN APARTMENTS

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

FOR RENT

1 Bedroom ApartmentAll brick single story, all appliances, and energy efficient. $800. 903-227-0920

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL

FOR SALE House to be moved!! $25,000 OBO 972-679-9035

RENT a STORAGE UNIT in RANDOLPH & BONHAM (Promotions

available for online rental)

Fully secured, gated storage units/parking lots are available starting at $39.95, Unit size range from 10 x 10 up to 10’x22’ at our Randolph & Bonhnan facilities. Contactless rental online 24/7 at www.brightstartstorage. com. For more information call our office at (903) 5056800 & (903) 292-0657.

TO BUY

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903-449-9028

Family Violence Affects the Children

PLEASE ...if you need help dealing with personal problems or you need help coping with your children, seek help!

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.”

- Jane Dee Hull

Children depend on the adults around them for protection, guidance and a feeling of belonging.

Children flourish in a positive environment!!

Call for help. There is never any shame in saving a young life from pain and despair.

Fannin County Family Crisis Center

903-583-7694

24 Hour Hotline 903-583-7000

Beware of Scam calls, emails or texts

Be on Alert - Medicare never calls you unless you have called them and requested a call back, and neither does Social Security. Scammers might even say you will be receiving a new Medicare card.

Also, please be careful in taking any calls about Medicare or Insurance plans unless it is your LOCAL

AGENT. Please never give out your SS# or Medicare# or DOB, etc. to anyone. If something sounds too good you know it usually is not good.

**DO NOT CLICK ON LINKS IN ANY EMAILS CONCERNING YOUR SHIPPPING ADDRESS!

This is a new scam asking for credit information. Delete the e-mail. Do Not Risk Your Credit Card Information or your computer’s integrity.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:

3 Bedroom HouseUpdated, wood floors, central heat & air, fenced yard. $1300. 903-227-0920

3 bedroom, 2 bath Brick home, wood floors, central air, 2 car garage, $1,500. 903-227-0920

2 Bedroom home, metal windows, new floors, fenced yard, $1,000. 903-227-0920

FOR RENT

The City of Trenton Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM at City Hall and the City of Trenton City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, Texas 75490 to consider testimony and act upon:

1. Changing the zoning classification on the property described below:

Changing the zoning classification of approximately 0.34 acres identified as Fannin CAD Property ID 94553, commonly known as 303 Augustus, from B2 Business District General to R-1 Single-Family Residential.

HELP WANTED Metal building help needed, welding experience a plus. Call 903-436-0555

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.”

3 Bedroom, 1 bath newly remodeled, central heat & air, good neighborhood, fenced backyard, $1350 per month. 903-583-9120

FOR RENT

2 Bedroom, 1 bath, fresh and clean, fenced back yard, $1,200 per month. 903-583-9120

You may attend the meeting(s) shown above and make comments for or against the amendment to the zoning code or the rezoning of the property described above. You may also send written comments before the date of the meeting to the City Secretary, in person at, or by mailing to, 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, Texas 75490 or by email at baviles@cityoftrentontexas.org.

9/12/23

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who may be interested in applying for a custodial position. Applications are available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, 1 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas. For information regarding this position, please contact Bobby Hanson at 903-587-2318 ext. 407.

9/5/23

New Texas law bars animal cruelty offenders from owning animals for

By Ali Juell, The Texas Tribune

Sept. 8, 2023

"New Texas law bars animal cruelty offenders from owning animals for five years" was first published by The Texas

five years

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Texas lawmakers are making it harder for those convicted of animal cruelty to own any animals – at least for the next five years after their initial offense.

The animal possession ban or House Bill 598, authored

9/12/23

Bonham ISD - Title I Public Meetings

Bonham ISD campuses will hold public meetings to discuss their Title I Schoolwide Programs and Benefits of Parent and Family Engagement as indicated on the schedule below. Parents and community members are encouraged to join the meetings to learn more about campus programs and benefits.

Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center:

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 5:00pm - Bailey Inglish Cafeteria

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 3:00pm - Bailey Inglish Cafeteria

Finley-Oates Elementary School:

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 5:00pm - Finley-Oates Cafeteria

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 10:15am - Finley-Oates Library

I.W. Evans Intermediate School:

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 5:00pm - IWE Library

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 3:45pm - IWE Library

L.H. Rather Junior High School:

Monday, October 2, 2023 – 5:00pm - LHR Library

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 9:30am - LHR Library

Bonham High School:

Monday, October 2, 2023 - 5:00pm - BHS Library

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 3:45pm - BHS Library

by state Rep. Matt Shaheen, R-Plano, applies to people convicted of being involved in dogfighting operations, but also those who hurt an assistance animal or are found to be cruel to a non-livestock animal under Texas penal code or similar penal codes in other states and at the federal level.

Offenders are still able to live in the same household as animals. Shaheen said there is no exemption for offenders to own assistance animals during that five-year period nor would he support it.

“We need to make sure that our animals are taken care of,”

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEEDED

Fannin County Family Crisis Center is looking for a new Executive Director! Qualified applicants must have a degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or experience in a related field, which may be substituted. Qualified individuals may send their resume to fcfcc@frontier.com. For more information, call 903-583-7694.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT TO

Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment to be used in the County Special Election, City of Ladonia Election to be held November 7, 2023 will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. on 9/18/2023 at the Fannin County Clerk’s office at 800 E. 2nd Street, Bonham to confirm accuracy and functionality.

Tammy Biggar, Fannin County Clerk

Shaheen said. “We're not going to tolerate any type of animal abuse.”

If an offender is found to have an animal during those five years, they could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor, or as much as a $500 fine. If the offender is repeatedly in possession of an animal, the charge is raised to a Class B misdemeanor, increasing the possible fine to $2,000 and adding the possibility of up to 180 days in jail.

Shaheen failed to pass a similar animal cruelty prevention bill during the 2021 legislative session, but he said he reintroduced the bill because of calls from his constituents, who were largely surprised a possession ban didn’t already exist.

The law went into effect Friday, one of 774 bills passed by the Texas Legislature this session.

Even though animal cruelty is a very rare problem, Shaheen said it’s important to identify offenders to prevent future violence.

In many cases of animal cruelty, perpetrators are likely to recommit an offense, sometimes immediately after their last criminal case’s conclusion, said Shelby Bobosky, executive director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network, who is also an adjunct professor of animal law and wildlife law at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.

“Possession bans are one of the most effective ways to ensure that a person convicted of animal cruelty does not reoffend,” Bobosky said.

AVISO PUBLICO DE PROBAR EL EQUIPO

PARA TABULAR AUTOMATICAMENTE

Por lo presente se da aviso que el equipo para tabular automáticamente que se usará en la Elección Especial Del Condado. En La Ciudad De Ladonia Elección el día 7 de Noviembre 2023. Prueba de equipo se llevará a cabo el 18 de Septiembre 2023 a las 9:30 am en las Oficinas de la secretaría Condado Fannin la dirección 800 E. 2nd St., Bonham para confirmar exactitud y funcionalidad.

Firma del/dela Oficial FILED FOR RECORD at 3:10 p.m. on 9/6/2023 and POSTED at the Fannin County Courthouse and Fannin County web site.

Fannin County Special Education SSA Announces Child Find Efforts

Wayne Pacelle, founder and president of Washington D.C.-based Animal Wellness Action, said acts of cruelty such as animal abuse are an indicator of “a broader loss of empathy for others” and creates a need for post-conviction attention from law enforcement.

“Possessing a pet or other animal in the household or on their property is a privilege and not a right,” Pacelle said in an email.

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Fannin County Special Education SSA and its member districts offer comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years and to children from birth through age 21 years who have a hearing or visual impairment. Children from birth to age three with other disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for services. All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no cost. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and are provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law. Public school services include screening in areas of suspected disabilities, such as vision, hearing, motor skills, speech, language, and general development. Evaluations in the schools are provided for several areas of suspected disabilities, including learning disabilities, speech and language development, physical impairments, vision or hearing problems, intellectual disability, emotional disturbances, autism/pervasive developmental disorders, health impairments, or traumatic brain injuries.

A free, appropriate, public education with a full continuum of services is available. For more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral procedures, contact the principal or counselor of your local school or call Fannin County Special Education SSA at 903-583-5528.

Fannin County Special Education SSA serves students who reside in or attend a private school within the school district boundaries of Blue Ridge ISD, Bonham ISD, Dodd City ISD, Ector ISD, Fannindel ISD, Honey Grove ISD, Leonard ISD, Sam Rayburn ISD, Savoy ISD and Trenton ISD.

Bobosky said violence against animals can also be a warning sign of intent to harm people. She notes that in the case of the Uvalde school shooter, he had posted himself committing animal abuse to social media. By increasing convictions of animal cruelty, she said there’s hope that other instances of violence can be prevented.

“Along with psychological evaluation and some sort of treatment, these sentencing measures can ensure that the root of these issues is addressed,” Bobosky said. “Any way to cause that interruption is incredibly important from our standpoint.”

The Bonhi Class on 1973 is making preparations for its upcoming reunion, which is slated for October 21, 2023 at the Powder Creek Pavilion. More details will be forthcoming. Classmates are trying to contact all graduates of 1973. Please send email addresses, physical addresses and phone numbers to: Bonhiclassof1973@gmail.com Or snail mail: Bonhi Class of 1973 2106 Bois d'Arc Dr. Bonham TX 75418. Everything will be free of charge! Please make your plans to attend. We hope for a great turnout!

New Wound Treatment

Hayes Equine

September

Newsletter 2023

New Wound Treatment

Dr. Hayes went to the Texas Equine Vet Association seminar on wound treatment where a new protocol using salt/ water mix solutions was discussed. This method is very effective in healing and preventing infection because bacteria cannot grow in a salty environment. The wounds were cleaned initially, then daily, with salt water and bandaged. Wounds kept bandaged healed twice as fast because the new cells can migrate in the moist bandaged environment. Two new wound dressing pads for under bandage use were discussed. Calcium algonate which promotes granulation tissue to cover exposed bone rapidly, and a silicone pad that reduces scarring. Hydro therapy with the water hose is good initially to remove dirt, pus and dead tissue. But contrary to previous practice, not recommended daily. Vigorous hosing makes the cells swell which delays healing.

Scrubbing the wound daily (especially with chlorhex or betadine iodine soap) removes the bacteria but delays healing by removing the new healing cells. Treatment with a salt water solution and bandage had the best results and often did not require the use of antibiotics (Penicillin).

Salt Water Solution Recipe

Mix 8 teaspoons (2 ½ tablespoons) of non iodized plain salt to 1 gallon of water in a one gallon pump up sprayer. Use the entire gallon to clean/ hydro the wound. Write the recipe on the sprayer and make up a new batch daily to spray and treat wound.

Salt Wound Dressing.

Mix ½ cup salt to 1 quart (4 cups) boiling water. Using the cooled solution, thoroughly wet 4x4gauze squares and store in a zip lock bag. This is great for your 1st aid kit (at home or in trailer) because no bacteria will grow in it. If the horse is injured, use the squares to pack the wound and then bandage. This keeps the wound moist and healthy and increases the possibility it can be stitched, even the next day.

For Hoof Wounds

Soak in vinegar using a 1:4 dilution. Mix 2oz white vinegar to 8oz water, then soak 15 min. Rinse with salt water mix and bandage the foot to keep dirt out. Vinegar makes the water acidic so no bacteria can grow.

Fannin Central Appraisal District is Hiring

The Fannin Central Appraisal District (FCAD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Customer Service Specialist

The ideal candidate must have the ability to read and interpret information in the Property Tax Code, must be able to adapt to periods of increased workloads, has excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be detail oriented.

Please submit cover letter and resume to sfelke@fannincad.org or to 831 W. State Hwy 56, Bonham TX.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Wound Dressings

Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment has no antibiotic resistance to it, so it is still good to use.

Silver Sulphadiazine ointment is good without a bandage and prevents proud flesh/ excess scar tissue.

Silver impregnated gauze works well and can be rinsed and reused daily.

Zaracyl ointment prevents bacterial growth, and promotes healing without proud flesh.

Furacin or nitrofurazone (the yellow ointment) is not good for wounds; it is ineffective & causes proud flesh.

Honey is good. It removes bacteria and promotes healing.

Wound Exam

Often owners will send Dr. Hayes photos of their horse’s cut and ask if it needs her attention. Dr. Hayes needs to examine the wound manually with her gloved hand to make that determination. Some wounds cannot be stitched, especially if the skin edges are too swollen or dried out to hold a stitch. Wounds that have a pocket will collect pus and will not drain. A puncture wound must be probed to determine the depth of the hole.

Wounds near a joint or tendon can be serious if either one is involved. She will view a picture sent by a client, but it is most often not a question that can be answered by looking at a photo.

Non-Sweating Horses

Due to the extreme heat, I have seen several horses that lost the ability to sweat and cool themselves. The signs are rapid respiration, panting, and little to no sweating on the neck and chest. Currently, there is no treatment that works for all horses. One A/C powder helps if you start feeding it in March. A Dark beer given on the feed daily helps some horses that are marginal. The omega oil with Himalayan salt is expensive and did not work. Acupuncture works if done in May before it gets hot

All you can do now is management.

Management Tips

1. Try to keep the horse cool. Hose it twice for 5minutes every evening.

2. Keep the horse in a pasture with a lot of shade trees so there is shade all day.

3. Put the horse up in a stall with a mister fan during the day and let out at night.

4. Don’t ride the horse. Castrations will resume after September 25 when the weather gets cool.

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN AIR PERMIT (NORI)

AIR QUALITY PERMIT NUMBER 173687

9/12/23

Tillman Infrastructure, LLC is proposing to build a 194-foot Self Support Tower (199-ft w/appurtenances) located approximately 580 feet northwest of 14088 E FM Rd 1396, Windom, TX 75492. Structure coordinates are: (N33-38-51.96/W95-57-45.21). No lighting is anticipated. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR Form 854) file number is A1251917. Interested persons may review the application at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering the file number. The FCC requires interested parties to file requests for Environmental Review online. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review at www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website. 9/12/23

APPLICATION Martin Marietta Materials Southwest, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for: Issuance of Permit 173687

This application would authorize continued operation of the Sand and Gravel Plant located at 9394 Farm-to-Market 1753, Savoy, Fannin County, Texas 75479 This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://gisweb.tceq. texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-96.3325,33.6889&level=13. The facility will emit the following contaminants: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide.

This application was submitted to the TCEQ on August 21, 2023. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Dallas/Fort Worth regional office, and the Bonham Public Library, 305 East 5th Street, Bonham, Fannin County, Texas beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Dallas/Fort Worth regional office of the TCEQ.

The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application.

PUBLIC COMMENT. You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application and the executive director will prepare a response to those comments.

PUBLIC MEETING. You may request a public meeting to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application. A public meeting about the application will be held if requested by an interested person and the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.

After technical review of the application is complete, the executive director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. If a draft Air Quality Permit is prepared, a Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision is required and it will then be published and mailed to those who made comments, submitted hearing requests or are on the mailing list for this application and will contain the final deadline for submitting public comments.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING

You may request a contested case hearing if you are a person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, and daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing”; (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or an association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns.

The deadline to submit a request for a contested case hearing is 30 days after newspaper notice is published. If a request is timely filed, the deadline for requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to 30 days after the mailing of the response to comments.

If a hearing request is timely filed, following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.

MAILING LIST. In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive future public notices for this specific application by sending a written request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Martin Marietta Materials Southwest, LLC, 1503 LBJ Freeway, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75234-6007 or by calling Mrs. Melissa Fitts, Vice President, Westward Environmental, Inc., at (830) 2498284.

Notice Issuance Date: August 30, 2023

AND PARTIES:

CITY OF TRENTON, TEXAS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 2023-2024 PROPOSED BUDGET

The City of Trenton will hold a public hearing to hear comments from the public regarding the proposed annual 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget on Monday September 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Trenton City Hall located at 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, TX in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 102.

The budget will not raise more total property tax than last year’s budget.

Keep Your Home Cozy in Cool Weather With These Upgrades

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(StatePoint) When the temperatures drop and the precipitation turns cold, efficiently keeping your home cozy and warm is likely a top priority.

As you make home upgrades this fall, be sure to use materials designed to withstand extreme weather events and which help manage indoor climate control. Doing so will mean greater comfort and more affordable energy bills, not only when it’s cold, but all year long.

Roofing

As your first defense against all kinds of weather, your roof sustains a lot of wear and tear.

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review at the Trenton City Hall during normal business hours Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 216 Hamilton St., Trenton, Texas 75490. 9/12/23

Consider prioritizing durability, strength and weather resistance in a new roof by opting for metal. The good news? You can get a classic appearance with this material, thanks to updates in roofing technology. For example, the energy-saving metal roofing offered by ProVia has the textured appearance of natural slate or shake shingles, but is constructed of highly durable 26-gauge steel, for added strength and lifetime protection from wind, rain, hail and corrosion.

Siding

Is your home is ever drafty or chilly when the temperatures drop and the wind kicks up?

Windows

Windows are a common point of heat transfer, and as such, they play a huge role in the comfort of your home. It’s not often that you have to purchase windows for your home, but when you do, you’ll want to ensure that they deliver the best in energy efficiency and comfort. ProVia’s vinyl windows, for example, are ENERGY STAR-certified, to help keep your home warm in winter (and cool in summer).

Interior Décor

You may not think about your interior decorating choices as something that could potentially improve your home’s energy efficiency, but many such updates will not only make your home look more cozy, they’ll actually help keep it warm. Thick area rugs are a good place to start, as they provide insulation underfoot. Likewise, cellular shades or Roman shades can help stop heat transfer around windows, and wall tapestries or fabriclike wallpaper can provide a touch more insulation on walls.

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To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals on 9/12/2023: This is to give notice that the City of Bonham has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity is funded under CDBG Program administered by TDA City of Bonham CDV21-0035 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Rehabilitation project. The City of Bonham proposes Administrative and Engineering fees and services, to install sludge handling equipment and foundations; UV System bulbs, quartz sleeves, and wiper seals replacement; two (2) new eightinch (8 “) gate valves; two (2) new eight-inch (8”) check valves; yard piping adjustments; improve the roads to all-weather access roads, and all other associated appurtenances. All proposed activities will occur at the City of Bonham WWTP in Bonham, Fannin County, Texas located at the dead end of Seven Oaks Road, also known as CR 2906, at the following coordinates: 33°35’17.67”N, 96° 9’22.22”W. According to FEMA Panel No. 48147C0360C effective date 2/18/2011, the project shall include activities within approximately 5.0 acres of the 100-year floodplain (Zone A). The natural and beneficial functions and values of the floodplain potentially affected by the proposed activity include floodwater storage and conveyance, groundwater recharge, erosion control, surface water quality maintenance, biological productivity, fish and wildlife habitats, harvest for wild & cultivated products, recreational, educational, scientific, historic, and cultural opportunities. The City of Bonham has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: a reduction in scope, alternate locations, and no action. The scope and location of project activities were chosen based on minimum improvements necessary to correct the health and safety risks existing facilities pose to the natural and human environment. Because the project scope includes only system components most in need of repairs, the alternatives considered would preclude correction of these risks or environmental compliance violations. The best action is to proceed with the project as planned utilizing best management practices to protect improvements from flood damage. All state and local floodplain protection procedures will be followed. There shall be no significant increase to impervious surface and the project area will be restored to pre-project conditions upon completion. The City of Bonham has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 are available for public inspection, review, and copying upon request during regular business hours at the City Hall. There are three primary purposes for this notice: (1) People who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas; (2) An adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas; and (3) As a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received on or before 9/20/2023 by the City of Bonham at 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418, (903) 583-7555. Attention: H. L. Compton, Mayor. A full description of the project may also be reviewed during regular business hours at the same address. Comments may also be submitted via email to h.stockton@cityofbonham.org CC: sean.martineau@grantworks.net.

Aviso Final y Explicación Pública de una Actividad Propuesta en una Lanura Inundable de 100 Años

Para: Todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados el 12/09/2023: Este es para notificar que la ciudad de Bonham ha realizado una evaluación según lo exige la Orden Ejecutiva 11988, de acuerdo con las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C Procedimientos para Toma de decisiones sobre el manejo de llanuras aluviales y la protección de humedales. La actividad está financiada por el programa CDBG administrado por el proyecto de rehabilitación de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales (PTAR) CDV21-0035 de la ciudad de Bonham de TDA.

La Ciudad de Bonham propone honorarios y servicios administrativos y de ingeniería para instalar equipos de manejo de lodos y cimientos; Reemplazo de bombillas del sistema UV, fundas de cuarzo y sellos limpiadores; dos (2) válvulas de compuerta nuevas de ocho pulgadas (8 “); dos (2) válvulas de retención nuevas de ocho pulgadas (8”); ajustes de tuberías de jardín; mejorar los caminos de acceso para todo clima y todos los demás accesorios asociados. Todas las actividades propuestas se llevarán a cabo en la PTAR de la ciudad de Bonham en Bonham, condado de Fannin, Texas, ubicada en el callejón sin salida de Seven Oaks Road, también conocida como CR 2906, en las siguientes coordenadas: 33°35’17.67”N, 96° 9 ‘22.22”An. De acuerdo con el Panel No. 48147C0360C de FEMA con fecha de vigencia del 18/02/2011, el proyecto incluirá actividades dentro de aproximadamente 5.0 acres de la llanura aluvial de 100 años (Zona A). Las funciones y valores naturales y beneficiosos de la llanura aluvial potencialmente afectada por la actividad propuesta incluyen almacenamiento y transporte de agua de inundación, recarga de aguas subterráneas, control de la erosión, mantenimiento de la calidad del agua superficial, productividad biológica, hábitats de peces y vida silvestre, recolección de productos silvestres y cultivados, actividades recreativas, oportunidades educativas, científicas, históricas y culturales. La ciudad de Bonham ha considerado las siguientes alternativas y medidas de mitigación a tomar para minimizar los impactos adversos y restaurar y preservar los valores naturales y beneficiosos: una reducción del alcance, ubicaciones alternativas y ninguna acción. El alcance y la ubicación de las actividades del proyecto se eligieron en función de las mejoras mínimas necesarias para corregir los riesgos de salud y seguridad que las instalaciones existentes representan para el medio ambiente natural y humano. Debido a que el alcance del proyecto incluye solo los componentes del sistema que más necesitan reparación, las alternativas consideradas impedirían la corrección de estos riesgos o violaciones del cumplimiento ambiental. La mejor acción es continuar con el proyecto según lo planeado utilizando las mejores prácticas de gestión para proteger las mejoras de los daños por inundaciones. Se seguirán todos los procedimientos estatales y locales de protección de llanuras aluviales. No habrá un aumento significativo de la superficie impermeable y el área del proyecto se restaurará a las condiciones previas al proyecto una vez finalizado. La ciudad de Bonham ha reevaluado las alternativas a la construcción en la llanura aluvial y ha determinado que no tiene ninguna alternativa viable. Los archivos ambientales que documentan el cumplimiento de los pasos 3 a 6 de la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 están disponibles para inspección, revisión y copia del público previa solicitud durante el horario comercial habitual en el Ayuntamiento. Este aviso tiene tres propósitos principales: (1) Las personas que puedan verse afectadas por actividades en llanuras aluviales y aquellos que tengan interés en la protección del medio ambiente natural deben tener la oportunidad de expresar sus inquietudes y proporcionar información sobre estas áreas; (2) Un programa adecuado de avisos públicos puede ser una importante herramienta educativa pública. La difusión de información y la solicitud de comentarios públicos sobre las llanuras aluviales pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas áreas especiales; y (3) Como cuestión de justicia, cuando el gobierno federal determina que participará en acciones que se llevan a cabo en llanuras aluviales, debe informar a quienes puedan estar en mayor riesgo o en mayor riesgo. Los comentarios escritos deben recibirse antes del 20/9/2023 en la ciudad de Bonham en 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418, (903) 583-7555. Atención: H. L. Compton, alcalde. También se podrá revisar una descripción completa del proyecto durante el horario comercial habitual en la misma dirección. Los comentarios también pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a h.stockton@cityofbonham.org

CC: sean.martineau@grantworks.net. 9/12/23

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