the fire service's mission and his focus on protecting the lives and well-being of the community he serves. We are honored and proud to have him as our
new Fire Chief,” said Mayor H Compton. Hughes previously served as the C Shift Battalion Chief & Emergency Management Coordinator for the the City of Bonham. He started his career with the Bonham Fire Department in 2004 at the age of 19. Hughes graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce Fire Academy in 2003. His extensive field experience and overall knowledge of Bonham, TX & Fannin County, TX make him a highly-qualified leader for the Bonham Fire Department. “Chris has demonstrated that he is a broad minded leader during his tenure with
the Bonham Fire Department. His unwavering commitment, dedication, leadership, and vision are exactly what the City of Bonham Fire Department needs as we continue to grow.” said City Manager, Sean Pate.
Chief Hughes was born and raised in Fannin County, TX.
He and his wife Tandee have been married 16 years and have 2 beautiful children.
Chris is a family oriented man and comes from a long line of Firefighters. “Chris was born for this position as he has been running around the Bonham Fire Department since he was a very young boy. I am proud to have served with him as his Chief and honored to now call him Chief Hughes,” said Fire Marshal, Scott Ridling. “I am extremely humbled and honored to be selected as the next Fire Chief for the City of Bonham. I am committed to leading our team with integrity, innovation, and a steadfast focus on the safety and well-being of our community,” said Chief Hughes.
The City of Bonham will be hosting a “Meet the Chief” event at Bonham City Hall on October 3, 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
By Sophia Fahleson Courtesy Photo
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What makes this recipe so easy, is that you can put it in the crock pot and come home to and easy meal that can be ready as soon as the pasta is boiled!
CROCK POT
TUSCAN CHICKEN
1 Tbsp. butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ c. sun dried tomato strips, cut into thin strips
¼ c. Parmesan Cheese, grated 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. fresh spinach, chopped Alfredo Sauce:
1 stick butter
2 c. Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 c. heavy cream
½ tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. chicken base (optional)
Place a 12" skillet over medium heat. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add the chicken breasts. Cook each side 3-5 minutes until browned, turning only once during cooking time.
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
A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452
Phone: 903-587-3455
Email Address: aself@fanninco.net Precinct 3
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
Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418
Phone: 903-583-2039
Email Address: dkopf@fanninco.net
Place the breasts in a 4 quart crock pot. In a medium bowl mix the Alfredo Sauce, sun dried tomatoes Parmesan Cheese and Italian seasoning until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low heat 4 hours or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Stir in the fresh spinach, ¼ c. Parmesan Cheese and cook another five more minutes. Remove from the crock pot and serve with a pasta of your choice. For the Alfredo Sauce: Melt the butter in a medium size saucepan. Add the cream, garlic salt and chicken base and simmer about 5 minutes until it begins to thicken. Add the Parmesan Cheese, stir until it's melted, remove from the heat.
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
History, noun :
a record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes. There are 132 Historical Markers in Fannin County according to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) website. Each week I will search the County and post a pic along with the Marker location and the Marker text. If you have a specific Marker you want to see in the Leader, email the pic to fcltimmeek@gmial.com
“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.”
Marker Text:
Savage
William Hamilton “Uncle Billy” Savage (18221909) and his wife Elizabeth (Henson) moved to this area in 1869. Due to bad road conditions, they often stocked extra supplies and sold them to their neighbors. Their store became the center of the Savage Community (25 mi.E). The village had a doctor, blacksmith, cotton gin, stores, school, church, and a post office established in 1891. Savage began to decline after World War I (1917-18) when was bypassed by construction of new roads in the area. Annual reunion activities are held in Leonard (3 mi. SW).
Location: 2.5 miles northeast from Leonard on SH 78.
at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 9, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Fannin County:
FM 1753, at the Brushy Creek bridge. FM 1753 at the Brushy Creek bridge is closed to through traffic as crews remove and replace the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use FM 2645, FM 898, US 82, and FM 1752 as the detour route.
FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 274 at Sandy Creek bridge is closed to thru traffic while the contractor replaces the existing bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use FM 1753 and SH 78 as the detour. SH 56 at Bois d’Arc Creek. SH 56 at Bois d’Arc creek is reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic as crews work to remove and replace the bridge railing. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
SH 56 at Hutchins Creek and Caney Creek. SH 56 at Hutchins creek and Caney creek will be reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic beginning the week of September 23, as crews work to remove and replace the bridge railing as well as perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 will be closed to thru traffic beginning the week of September 9, as crews work to perform bridge repairs. All traffic will be required to take the exit for US 69 and then will be able to take the next entrance ramp back onto SH 121. A temporary signal will be in place to control traffic on SH 121 and US 69 during this closure. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
CR 4020 at Caney Creek. CR 4020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use CR 4025 as a detour.
FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 1743, from US 82 north to end of State maintenance. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should
FC Commissioners Court – Free Smoke Alarms -
By Rose Schwartz
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 9:00 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all County Commissioners and County Judge present. The Invocation was led by Student Pastor Cody Austin of the Boyd Baptist Church of Bonham. Pledges were led by Major James Manis, Retired. There were no Introductions, and no one spoke in Public Forum.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor: FC Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the bills were $379,463.36 with $197,804.59 of that amount being the monthly jail expense. She also noted payroll was $385,468.76. After some discussion, Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
7. Approve minutes from 06/18/2024 (R) meeting –County Clerk: A motion was made by Commissioner Kopf to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
8. Report of monies received by the County Clerk’s office for August 2024; All courts combined, $17,549.03 and Land records, $42,113.50 – County Clerk: Informational only.
9. Report of monies collected by the District Clerk for August 2024; $26,157.70 – County Judge (for District Clerk): Informational only.
10. Report of monies collected by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for August 2024; $12,157.70 –County Judge (for JP 1): Informational only.
DISCUSSION ONLY:
11. Discussion regarding the Red Cross ‘Sound the Alarm’ event – Emergency Management Coordinator: FC Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Hudson introduced Disaster Program Manager at Red Cross, Misty Batts. Ms. Batts explained how Red Cross is holding their Home Fire Campaign with “Sound the Alarm” events, to reduce the high risk of home fire deaths through fire prevention education and
by providing (and in some cases, installing) free smoke alarms to those in need. After some discussion, it was noted there were no requirements to qualify for this free service that is being provided for those in need of smoke alarms in their homes. The events are to be held in the month of October and dates and locations are available at their website.
DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:
12. Cancel or extend current Fannin County Burn Ban – Emergency Management Coordinator: Mr. Hudson detailed how instead of the county’s dry conditions improving, local areas have only gotten worse and noted the county’s fire chiefs are recommending the ban continue. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to extend the Burn Ban another week with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
13. Discussion and possible action regarding ongoing issues on CR 1605, specifically landowner’s irrigation pivot blocking access and culvert drainage washed out across county road – County Judge for Mr. Chris Johnson: Chris Johnson who is the Managing Partner of his family’s partnership for a 270 acre farm located off of CR 1605 spoke regarding issues with the road that had resulted
from work done in 2010 by the then owner of adjacent property along that road, which at times had made the road impassable. Detailing all that had been done by his family to correct the issue over the years, Mr. Johnson explained how those efforts were largely unsuccessful but noted that with the change of ownership that occurred in 2015, the current owner has attempted to improve the issue by constructing a detour on the road that Mr. Johnson and his family are asking the county to approve. A detailed discussion ensued, and this was passed on for research by the court.
14. Approve sending draft Onsite Sewage Facilities regulations and justifications to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) – Development Services Director: Judge Cunningham explained why this was needed and a motion to approve was made by Commissioner Magness with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
15. Approve new Resolution transferring Fannin County’s leftover funding from the TxDOT Equivalent Match Project in 2018 from Grayson County to the City of Sherman for bridge work on Farmington Road at Choctaw Creek – County Judge: A discussion ensued on why this action was needed and how it was mutually
beneficial to both counties before Commissioner Kopf made the motion to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
16. Approve adding ‘Fannin County Veterans Treatment Court’ as a juror option on the District Clerk’s Pay Sheet as allowed by Texas Government Code §61.003 – Veterans Service Officer: FC District Clerk April Gibbs and FC Veterans Service Officer Paul Chandler explained how/why adding “Fannin County Veterans Treatment Court” to the list of charitable organizations a juror can opt to have their “juror’s pay” donated to, will be beneficial to the county’s veterans. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
17. Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bailey for road maintenance – Commissioner Precinct 2: Judge Cunningham explained why this is needed before Commissioner Kopf made the motion to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
18. Approve the 2025 Texas Association of Counties (TAC) County Choice Silver insurance program for retirees, at no cost to the County – County Auditor: After Ms. Whipple explained
the benefits of this action that comes at no cost to the county, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
19. Approve 2024-2025 Lake Fannin Operating Plan – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple noted this is a yearly requirement and that minor revisions were made.
A motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
20. Approve Fannin County Employee Manual
changes – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple listed the policy changes made which included employee political activity, county vehicle use, travel policy, IRS fringe benefits and PTO. It was noted that once the changes were approved, the document would be on the county’s website for review.
USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Increase Farmer and Rancher Financial Viability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.gov that allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might be provided by obtaining a debt consolidation loan with USDA’s Farm Service Agency
(FSA) or a local lender. “Providing producers with options to structure their debt in a manner that affords them every opportunity to meet the goals of their agricultural operation is the best way to ensure the nation’s farmers and ranchers build financial equity and resilience,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. A debt consolidation loan is a new loan used to pay off
other existing operating loans or lines of credit that might have unreasonable rates and terms. By combining multiple eligible debts into a single, larger loan, borrowers may obtain more favorable payment terms such as a lower interest rate or lower payments. Consolidating debt may also provide farmers and ranchers additional cash flow flexibilities. The Debt Consolidation Tool is a significant addition to FSA’s suite of improvements designed to modernize its Farm Loan Programs. The tool enhances customer service and increases opportunities for farmers and ranchers to achieve financial viability by helping them identify potential savings that could be reinvested in their farming and ranching operation, retirement accounts, or college savings accounts.
Producers can access the Debt Consolidation Tool by visiting farmers.gov/debtconsolidation-tool. The tool is built to run on modern browsers including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or the Safari browser. Producers do not need to create a farmers.gov account or access the authen-
ticated customer portal to use the tool.
Additional Farm Loan Programs Improvements
FSA recently announced significant changes to Farm Loan Programs through the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule. These policy changes, to take effect September 25, 2024, are designed to better assist borrowers to make strategic investments in the enhancement or expansion of their agricultural operations.
FSA also has a significant initiative underway to streamline and automate the Farm Loan Program customer-facing business process.
For the over 26,000 producers who submit a direct loan application annually, FSA has made several impactful improvements including:
● The Loan Assistance Tool that provides customers with an interactive online, stepby-step guide to identifying the direct loan products that may be a fit for their business needs and to understanding the application process.
● The Online Loan Application, an interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features
including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such as tax returns, complete a balance sheet, and build a farm operating plan.
● An online direct loan repayment feature that relieves borrowers from the necessity of calling, mailing, or visiting a local USDA Service Center to pay a loan installment.
● A simplified direct loan paper application, reduced from 29 pages to 13 pages.
● A new educational hub with farm loan resources and videos.
USDA encourages producers to reach out to their local FSA farm loan staff to ensure they fully understand the wide range of loan and servicing options available to assist with starting, expanding, or maintaining their agricultural operation.
To conduct business with FSA, please contact your local USDA Service Center.
FSA helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners invest in, improve, protect and expand their agricultural operations through the delivery of agricultural programs for all Americans.
FSA implements agricultural
policy, administers credit and loan programs, and manages conservation, commodity, disaster recovery and marketing programs through a national network of state and county offices and locally elected county committees. For more information, visit fsa.usda.gov.
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit usda.gov. AGES 18 & Up -- Use your
Kathleen “Kathy” (O’Brien) McKiddy
Roberta Kathleen “Kathy” (O’Brien) McKiddy, 73, passed away surrounded by her family on September 6, 2024, in Denison, Texas. Kathy was born on August 26, 1951, to parents Robert Nelson O’Brien and Geraldine Mae (Buxton) O’Brien in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Kathy married her loving husband, Stephen McKiddy on August 7, 1984, in Dallas, Texas. They shared 40 years of marriage. Kathy was a member of the Peace Tabernacle Church in Blue Ridge. Kathy will be remembered by her husband, Steve McKiddy, of Bonham, Texas; daughters, Jennifer O’Brien, of Bonham and Jacqlyn McKiddy of The Colony; and sisters, Glenda Dawson and husband, Jim, of Waxahachie, Texas, and Jacqueline O’Brien of Granite Shoals, Texas; sisters-in-law, Reba Adams and husband, Joe Adams of Wills Point, Texas, and Rachel McKiddy of Garland, Texas; brothers-in-law; Bobby McKiddy of Fort Worth, Texas, Mike McKiddy of Myrtle Springs, Texas, Henry McKiddy and wife, Chris of Wills Point, Texas, Bo McKiddy and wife, Janet of Elmo, Texas, Clay McKiddy and wife, Deliah of Myrtle Springs, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Geraldine O’Brien, and brother-inlaw, Doug McKiddy of Garland, Texas.
A memorial service was held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Peace Tabernacle Church, 16020 County Road 635, Blue Ridge (Near Trenton).
Mike Wesley Clark
TX. A memorial service will be held Saturday September 28, 2024, at Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church in Bonham, TX beginning at 10:00 AM. Mr. Clark is survived by his daughter Carmen Slagle and her husband, Jeromy Slagle, grandkidsEaston and Atley Slagle, daughter- Cayla Pander and her husband Seth Panter, grandkids-Isaac, Olivia and Hazel Panter, daughter-Cheyenne Gallion and her husband Niles Gallion II, grandkids- Marlee and Weslynn Gallion, brother Douglas Clark, and sister tina Welch. Mike is preceded in death by his parents Wesley and Maggie Clark as well as a sister Betty Dennis. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
FRIENDS OF THE BONHAM SNAP CENTER
Pecan Gap News
By Ricky Beeler Fannindel Teacher and Coach
Mrs. Peggy Jean Durham reported that her friends Red and Mary Halsell came by Friday for a visit then, then came back Saturday and brought her a tape of the Bible and of September 11th planes landing in Newfoundland and all the kindness that was shown to the passengers. She enjoyed them very much and wishes to say thank you to her kind friends.
Thank you for your consideration.
The Fighting Falcon Football Team lost their game last Friday night vs. the Eagles of Heritage High Academy in Rockwall. The Eagles had a lot of players and they were very large as well, some of them looked like Giants! Their stadium bleachers were completely full of Eagle fans and they had a small drum line with 4 percussionists
Gathering Time Ranch wants to invite everyone to join us for our 2024 events. The Ranch is located at 487 CR 2105
Ivanhoe, TX. 75447. Call 903-227-7969 for more information!
• Oct. 5th Annual Gathering
12-18-18
@ The Ranch with Paul Daley with Wild Horse Ministries
• Dec. 6th Spanish Christmas Drive Through • Dec. 13th Christmas Drive Through
Jesus In The Church
By Mike Dickison
Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
Jesus promised to build the church. Matthew records the words of Jesus, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). The rock that is the foundation on which the church is built is found in Peter’s statement, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). Without this understanding of who is Jesus, we fail at the foundation of the church. Paul reminds us that the church is “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone” (Ephesians 2:20).
We find that Jesus purchased the church with His own blood. Paul told the Ephesians elders to “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). The congregation in Ephesus was reminded 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 sweetsmelling savour”
(Ephesians 5:2). Jesus has all authority to the church. Everything that the church does in teaching, worshipping, and working must be done by Christ’s authority. After Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, He told His disciples that “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen” (Matthew 28:18-20). Paul explains that God “hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is His body” (Ephesians 1:2223). We are reminded of the relationship between Christ and His church, “the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing” (Ephesians 5:23-24).
To the church in Colosse, Paul states that the Son of God “is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he
Sunday Morning Re-Wind
Hello everyone!
This week’s message comes from Luke 12:13-21. We see that Jesus is warning us, just as He warned His disciples, that faithfulness to Him may require our death. As He is speaking, a man, possibly shouting, interrupts Him and demands that He settle a family dispute over an inheritance. Jesus denies the request, but He also warns us against earthly and temporary treasures that can distract us from our relationship with God. The man’s problem is his covetousness, or wanting more than he needs. We must remember that we are given wealth, talents, and abilities to serve the Lord, and not to hoard for ourselves. We, as Christians, have an eternal mindset. We live our lives here on earth with the incentive of everlasting life with our Lord. The things of this world mean nothing to us because they are temporary. Therefore we have no interest in these things because we have our sights set on the eternal love of God.
who were very nice and welcoming to our Falcon Force Drummers. They also had a high school drill team, great cheerleaders as well as a tiny elementary drill team and majorette line called The Dazzlers! Everyone seemed to enjoy their halftime show very much. Our Falconettes didn’t get to perform this game because we only had 3 of them at the game. The other 3 went up a Livestock Show in Arkansas with our Fannindel FFA Show Team. Fannindel and Pecan Gap area students had a great weekend at the Four States Fair in Texarkana. Georgia Goudeau won Grand Champion Charolais Female in both the Junior and Open shows. Katie Burnett won Reserve Champion with her Red Brahman and won her class with her Gray Brahman. Riahana Shepard won her class with a Charolais in
the open show. Pecan Gap’s Brigg Jones won his class with his Charolais’s female. Also competing and placing 2nd with their Angus and
Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777
Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
might have the preeminence” (Colossians 1:18).
Christ will transfer the church, the body, the kingdom to God. Isaiah prophesied concerning Christ and His kingdom that “unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever” (Isaiah 9:6-7).
Daniel speaks of this same kingdom and the same Christ saying, “there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed” (Daniel 7:14).
The church, the body, the kingdom is an eternal kingdom designed by God. Paul stated that Jesus will “present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” (Ephesians 5:27).
“An Eternal Mindset”
Albert E. Brumley (19051977) is one of gospel music’s most well-known songwriters. He wrote such songs as “I’ll Fly Away,” “I’ll Meet You in the Morning,” and “Jesus, Hold My Hand.” In 1937, he arranged a classic hymn that fits perfectly with this passage.
“This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue; The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.
O Lord, you know I have no friend like you, If heaven’s not my home, then Lord what will I do?
The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.”
If you are looking for a good church home, we invite you to come visit us, and be a part of our church family and worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we
hope to see you this coming Sunday!
Bro. Josh Stevenson
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
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671
Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910
Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070
Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175
Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840
Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas
Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517
First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-0732
First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768
First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038
First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250
First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683
First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900
First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160
First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319
First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727
Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378
Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com
Honey Grove Cowboy Church
3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009
New Home Baptist Church 1300 N Maple St. Bonham 903-583-4509
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386
Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987
Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215
Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630
Charolais females were Mason and Emeri Hunter the grandchildren of Carl and Lisa Reel.
Courtesy photos
WWII Roundtable Quarterly Program Oct. 24
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Music in the Garden at the Creative Arts Center
Bonham, TX – The Creative Arts Center is pleased to offer a fall series of Music in the Garden, which started September 19. There will be six free concerts in all, open to the public on Thursday nights at 7 pm.
To kick the series off, the Center is brought back Bonham’s own Jimi Watusi on Sept 19. Jimi has performed with, and opened shows for the biggest names in Reggae music including The Wailers. His show had you dancing and singing right along with him. Jimi brought a wonderful friend along to play guitar named Kenny Withrow. Kenny’s 40 year career had him playing with many great artists, including The New Bohemians. They invited Brad Silwood of Bonham to play his saxophone with them.
This show also included the Community Celebration for North Texas Giving Day. There was special food and also beverages available, as well as the local nonprofits participating North Texas Giving Day.
On Sept 26, there will be a very special evening featuring Curtis Adkison and The Fiddes Family. Curtis is a local guy that owns Fret Not Music Shop here in Bonham. He’s an incredible musician in his own right, and, as it turns out, he is one of the few mentors around that teaches, actually passing along and training young players the nuances of the bluegrass style. The Fiddes Family are some fantastic young players that live here in Texoma, that Curtis works with. They have a bluegrass festival to play soon after this show and the concert at the
arts center will be their “dress rehearsal.”
The concert on October 3 will feature River Driver, which is an Irish Folk Rock band rising to the top of the heap. They have a hard hitting and super creative style that will have you grooving right along with them. It’s not very often you run across a group that’s like “Riverdance on steroids.”
On October 10, the Center is excited to welcome back the talented Michael Tuck. If you caught his show this past June at the Arts Center, you already know why he was asked back so soon. Michael plays lead guitar with Pat Green by day, and then does a Clark Kent/Superman switcheroo, and really is one of the finest chicken pickin’ guitar players you will hear. He excels in every style, but his chicken pickin’ guitar is one of the most impressive. It’s a show you don’t want to miss!
On October 17, the Center
will host the Buzz Andrews Band. Buzz has been playing all over North Texas for over 20 years. From Johnny Cash to Merle to Sting to Grand Funk Railroad to Clapton –no one does it better! He and his band will entertain your socks off and send you home with a huge grin. The Uptown Drifters will be closing out our fall concert series on October 24 with their special brand of Texas Swing. There is something real cool about Texas Swing and The Uptown Drifters will absolutely blow the roof off. Each week the garden gates behind the Creative Arts Center will open at 6:30 pm. Shows will start at 7:00 pm. Free admission. Family friendly event. Donations encouraged. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages and food. The Center is located at 200 W. 5th in Bonham. For more information, visit www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org.
Community Well TX and TX-HHSC work towards Suicide Prevention
Press Release - CWTX and TX-HHSC are working to form the Fannin County LOSS team and are in search of volunteers to make this initiative successful.
LOSS – Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors – is an active postvention model. This model involves two or more volunteers, called a LOSS Team, proactively providing immediate support to those left behind. A LOSS Team is made up of
trained suicide loss survivors, and sometimes other concerned community members, that provide support to those left behind. The LOSS Team members are there in a volunteer capacity. While it's difficult to provide an exact statistic, studies suggest that people who have lost a loved one to suicide are at higher risk of attempting or completing suicide themselves. Here are some key points:
1. Increased Risk: Research indicates that those bereaved by suicide are at a higher risk of suicidal ideation and behavior compared to those who lose loved ones to other causes. Some studies suggest that the risk can be up to 1.6 to 2 times higher for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide.
2. Youth and Adolescents: Young people, particularly teenagers and young adults, are especially vulnerable to this risk. They are more likely to imitate the behavior of a loved one, especially if the deceased person is a close friend or family member.
3. Community and Cultural Factors: In some cases, a clus-
ter of suicides can occur within a community, influenced by cultural, social, or media exposure. This is often seen in smaller, close-knit communities where the loss is deeply felt by many.
4. Grief and Mental Health: The trauma and grief from losing a loved one to suicide can exacerbate existing mental health conditions, increasing the risk of suicide among survivors. Support systems, counseling, and intervention are crucial in these situations. If anyone would like to learn more, attend, or join our team please contact Stephanie at schandler@cwtx.org or 903990-1347.
The CUTX celebration will be held in partnership with the Bonham Chamber of Commerce annual Autumn in Bonham Bicycle Rally and Fall Festival ALLEN, Texas, Sept. 17, 2024 – Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) announced the opening of its newest branch in the historic downtown square of Bonham, Texas, continuing its expansion throughout the state’s northeast region. Located at 410 N. Center St., the new location incorporates the city’s rich history into the branch’s décor. The Bonham branch features the same full-service consumer and business banking experience available at all CUTX locations, including an interactive teller machine (ITM) serviced by live, virtual tellers, and public access to a nofee automated teller machine (ATM). The branch is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In celebration of its newest location, CUTX will host a grand opening event on Saturday, Oct. 5 in the historic downtown Bonham square. The event, which is free to all attendees, is in partnership with the Bonham Chamber of Commerce’s annual Autumn in Bonham Bicycle Rally and Fall Festival. Details of the event include:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 410 N. Center St. Complimentary food from CUTX’s own food truck, Community Grill
A variety of children’s activities and games including crafts, face-painting, a petting zoo, a dunk tank, putt-putt, and cornhole as well as a raffle for
various prizes
"We're excited to open our new branch in the heart of Bonham," said Eric Pointer, President and CEO of CUTX. "Our commitment extends far beyond just offering exceptional banking services, we're here to make a lasting impact. Our local team is building strong partnerships
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A discussion ensued regarding controversy with one of the changes and the need for the county to be compliant with IRS regulations before a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to approve w/the exception that the county does not approve the funding of day meals (that becomes taxable salary compensation for the employee). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Magness and passed.
21. Approve Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and Texoma Council of Governments for 911 rural addressing services October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; $60,000.00 – County Judge: After a discussion that was led by Judge Cunningham that detailed how it would cost the county more money to do this work themselves, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve the agreement with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
22. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: No significant updates.
23. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge: No significant updates 24. Justice Center – County Judge: Kathy Whiteside, a FC resident of CR 1115 spoke to give reasons why she and 100's of other FC residents she is in communication with, believe the decision of the court to sell the 120 acres near the MultiPurpose Facility in Bonham to assist in the funding of the Justice Center build, is not the best decision for the county. Citing the price of $13,500 an acre as being too low due to the prime location of the acreage and the certainty of more growth coming to the county soon, as one
of the reasons for their objection, Ms. Whiteside requested the court to reconsider the sale of the land and find another source of revenue to fund the Justice Center. After Judge Cunningham addressed her objections, Rusty Deets, a resident of Boyd Loop in Bonham added his objections to the land being sold to BEDCO as well as the plan to not immediately build room for all the county offices in the Justice Center building. Judge Cunningham noted that though BEDCO had expressed an interest, there were no plans to sell the land to them at this time and explained the relocation of all county offices to the Justice Center was a desired goal of the court.
25. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Ms. Whipple noted training on collecting hotel tax was scheduled for next week.
26. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Commissioner Kopf advised the first meeting of the FC water agency was scheduled for Tuesday, the 24th and would be held at the Darrell Hall Center in Bonham at 4:00 p.m.
27. Fannin County road issues – County Judge: Some discussion regarding roads was covered in Agenda item 13.
28. Solar and wind farms – County Judge: No significant updates.
29. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on the ongoing work for a smooth transition to Allegiance Ambulance service for the county. He advised there would be a meeting on Wednesday in the courthouse conference room at 6:00 p.m. with the county’s fire departments to assist with that goal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:
30. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney – County Judge: This was passed on.
31. Pursuant to Texas
Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues – County Judge: See item 30.
32. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session – County Judge: See item 30. COMMENTS & AJOURN:
33. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen thanked everyone for their attendance, advised people to be careful regarding fire and commented on his experience with army worms. Commissioner Self thanked everyone for their attendance and wished all a good week. Commissioner Magness echoed Commissioner Self’s comments. Commissioner Kopf voiced his appreciation for attendance, citizen comments and expressed his hopes for cooler/wetter weather. Judge Cunningham also commented
on the dry conditions and thanked everyone for their attendance/participation before wishing God’s blessings on all 34. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m.
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Friends of Hagerman NWR
Press Release - The following is the Friends of Hagerman NWR. 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:
The Little Sit: September 7th, 2024, 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.
Meet the Bird Census Team while learning how to identify the birds of North Texas, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Lake Texoma!
Modeled after Cornell’s national “Big Sit” event, a group of dedicated birders invite you to join them at sunrise to conduct a bird count as multiple species fly to the water and the surrounding land to feed. Leaders will bring spotting scopes and will provide tips for identification of the many species you will see. This event lasts a couple of hours, but all are welcome to come and go as they please. Participants are advised to bring a chair, binoculars and water.
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 Sit.
For more information, a map to Pad-H and to register to receive event updates (location changes, etc.) please register Friends of Hagerman NWR Foundation - The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count (registering is recommended due to possible road closures or location change if roads are flooded). or email: friendsofhagerman@gmail.com.
Photo Club Field Trip: Blackland Prairie Raptor Center: Saturday September 7th 6:30am – 9am. THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO FRIENDS OF HAGERMAN NWR NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEMBERS ONLY. Registration is required to attend this event and fee is $25 per person for photo club members. Each person attending must register separately. Registration closes on 9/6/2024. https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation ?ApiKey=pub_19f59686-0d7d-11ef-b2a80a3287177f03&WidgetId=70656, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, Brockdale Park, 1625 Brockdale Park Road, Lucas TX 75002
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (BPRC) is hosting a special event for our photo club. BPRC’s raptor ambassadors will be on display for you to photograph. The raptors will be tethered and perched on a natural setting or platform. This will allow for more natural photos, as typically the educational raptors are tethered and perched on a person’s gloved hand. You may be able to get as close at 6’ from the raptors. All fees for this event go directly to BPRC to continue their conservation and rehabilitation of birds of prey. BPRC took in over 700 birds of prey in 2023! BPRC website is https:// bpraptorcenter.org.
6:30 AM Gates open. Gates to Brockdale Park will open at 6:30 AM to allow you time to park and setup your equipment. Sunrise is forecasted to be at 7:05 AM. Brockdale Park is on the edge of Lavon Lake and provides a beautiful background for photos. You are welcome to walk around the park and take photos until the event concludes.
7:00 – 8:00 AM Raptors on display. Raptors will be on display starting at 7:00 AM for maximum one hour at various locations throughout Brockdale Park. There may be a Black Vulture, hawk, owl, American Kestrel, and/or Mississippi Kite. It is hard to predict what raptors will be available, as BPRC never forces a bird to do an event. Depends what mood the bird is in that morning!
9:00 AM Gates close. Be sure you are finished by 9:00 AM, as the park gates will be locked.
Cancellation
- No refunds for cancellations by the registrant or by the venue.
- If the event is canceled by BPRC because of weather, the event will be rescheduled. No refunds for registrants that cannot make the new date.
- If you register and then can no longer attend the event, please contact the event leader below.
FYI
- You can use tripods or monopods. Do not use any type of flash for the birds.
- The park has a large parking lot, BPRC gift shop, restrooms, and drinking fountain.
- The park is wheelchair accessible. There is a cement sidewalk that goes all around the park.
- Dogs are not allowed at this event.
Photo Club Membership -If you are interested in becoming a member, click https://friendsofhagerman.com/Membership.
BIOBLITZ!! Everyone Welcome! Saturday, September 1st from 6:30am to 1pm. The Bio Blitz is a free, one-of-a-kind opportunity for families, students, and all nature lovers to learn about plants and wildlife while helping scientists survey them. Participants will team up with Texas Master Naturalists and other experts to search for and document as many plants and animals as possible at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.
Schedule:
6:30am Meet at H-pad for the Little Sit Bird Count. Directions and more information about the Little Sit Bird Count can be found here: https://friendsofhagerman.com/LittleSit
Several mobile phone Apps will be helpful when participating in a BioBlitz, all of the apps listed below are free.
To Record Birds for the BioBlitz:
Download the eBird App and create a free account. In the eBird App you may record the birds you identify, then report them to the BioBlitz. For assistance with bird identification, download the Merlin App and install the bird pack named Texas, US. The experts with
EXTENSION – FOR TRENTON ISD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for Waterline Materials for Waterline Extension – for Trenton ISD Elementary School will be received by City of Trenton at the office of the Engineer, Dunaway, 118 McKinney St., Farmersville, TX 75442, until 10:00 AM local time on October 15, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Dunaway, 118 McKinney St, Farmersville, TX 75442, 972-784-7777, Jonathon T. Underwood, TUnderwood@ dunaway.com
Bidding Documents may be examined at www.civcastusa.com and the office of the Engineer, Dunaway, 118 McKinney St, Farmersville, TX 75442, on Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Bidding Documents are available on compact disc (as portable document format (PDF) files) for a non-refundable charge of $25.00, excluding overnight or express service. Alternatively, printed Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office either via in-person pick-up or via mail, upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment for the Bidding Documents. The non-refundable cost of printed Bidding Documents is $75.00 per set, payable to Dunaway, excluding overnight or express service. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A pre-bid conference will not be held.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Owner: City of Trenton
Date: September 24, 2024
scopes will assist with bird identifications at The Little Sit.
To Record Plants and Other Wildlife for the BioBlitz:
Simply download the iNaturalist App and record your findings at the refuge on September 7th within the Hagerman NWR BioBlitz’s Journal. The iNaturalist SEEK App may also prove helpful in identifying plants and wildlife.
Learn More about iNaturalist at https:// friendsofhagerman.com/05-2024-Flyer
This is a come and go event. We recommend bringing insect repellent and water. The visitor center has a bottle refill station. There is no food for sale at the refuge, but there is a covered area with tables at the Environmental Education Pavilion as well as a patio outside the visitor center where you eat your picnic lunch.
Early Bird Guided Walk. Come walk on the wild side with Jack Chiles! Saturday September 14th at 8am to 9:30am Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead this Early Bird Walk, weather permitting. Participants will view birds and wildlife along Harris Creek Trail, walking about two miles, and returning to the Visitor Center in time for the Second Saturday program. Register to receive event updates. https://friendsofhagerman.com/event5512335?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDa te=9/14/2024
Second Saturday: Saturday September 14th at 10am: Fossils with Dr. Tom Stidham The evolutionary origins of the nearly 11,000 species of living birds trace their origins back to dinosaurs nearly 200 million years ago in the Mesozoic Era. Many features people think of as uniquely bird traits (like feathers) actually have their origins among dinosaurs, and at the same time those traits demonstrate that birds are the most amazing branch of the dinosaur family tree. While birds intrigue, dazzle, and serenade us today, the evolutionary and fossil record shows us that many exciting and unexpected aspects of bird history and diversity extend back to the time before dinosaurs could fly.
Dr. Thomas Stidham is an evolutionary biologist and paleontologist who studies mostly bird evolution from their dinosaurian origins to today. In addition to his high profile work on birds, Tom’s broad natural history perspective also has resulted in research publications on insects, mammals, reptiles, plants, and much more, including lots of new species. After 12 years at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, he has returned to Texas to join Austin College where he hopes to engage an active student body in exciting courses, build a very productive research program with students,
and continue his collaborations around the globe. Outside of traditional academia, he is working to build a robust science outreach program across North Texas that is a continuation of his years of successful outreach in China with schools, NGOs, and multilingual kids of all ages, including Girl Scouts. Free and open to the public. Donations are accepted to support this and other events and programs sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR.
Butterfly Garden Stroll: September 7th, 9am to 11am. Enjoy the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman NWR with garden docents on hand to help identify the Texas native plants and visiting butterflies. Literature on plants and butterflies will be available. Special activities for families: scavenger hunts, the Metamorphosis Puppet and more. Registration is not necessary. The garden is free of charge and open to the public from sunrise to sunset every day of the year.
Refuge Rocks for Kids: Saturday September 21st, 10am to 11:30: Beavers: Busy Builders. We’re diving into the extraordinary lives of beavers; those adorable, yet fiercely independent, builders of the wild. Beavers, nature’s master builders, create entire worlds with their incredible skills. Without tools or machinery, they use their ever-growing front teeth to chop down trees, one bite at a time. Can you imagine having teeth that never stop growing? Beavers do, and that’s their secret to felling trees and creating dams. Come out and join us for this youth program to learn about these amazing builders! We’ll be learning about beavers through a short mini lesson, fun activities, and a craft. Come join us on September 21 for a free class for youth ages 5-10. Registration required: https://friendsofhagerman.com/event-5672953
Free and open to the public. Donations are accepted to support this and other events and programs sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR.
Advertisement for Bids
Sam Rayburn ISD is soliciting bids for Tutoring Companies to run the After-School Program.
The program is for grades Kindergarten through 6th and held on the elementary campus. The program should be run Monday – Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A minimum of 30 minutes of high impact tutoring and 45 minutes of enrichment activities needed which may include, but not limited to cooking, dancing, painting, sports, etc.
Program to run from October 2024 through May 2025. Bids will be received by the Superintendent of Schools at the Sam Rayburn ISD Administrative Offices, located at 9363 E. FM 273, Ivanhoe, Texas 75447, or via email at dustin.evans@srisd.org until 2p.m. on 30 September 2024.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Project: Savoy ARPA Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
Project No.: ARPA #4353 & HEI #024008
Owner: City of Savoy
Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for the Savoy ARPA #4353 Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation will be received by City of Savoy at the office of Savoy City Hall, 405 E Hayes Street, Savoy, TX 75479 until 3:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids are invited for several unit price items of work, including addition of bypass lines with temporary tank, and tank rehabilitation.
The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:
Contract Documents are available for free download at www.civcastusa.com
Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., pdf download free of charge. Call Hayter Engineering, Inc. at 903-785-0303 for more information.
The City of has received an allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit responses for a construction contract with a System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registered vendor. The RFP solicitation is to assist the City of in providing construction services for projects funded with its allocation of ARPA funds.
The City of is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area firms are encouraged to submit proposals.
The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders.
All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The city may award the bid that presents the best value for the City pursuant to Gov’t Code Section 2269.055 using the criteria set forth herein. In determining best value for the City, the City Council shall consider:
(1) the price;
(2) the reputation and experience of the contractor;
(3) the quality of the contractor’s services;
(4) the impact on the ability of the City to comply with rules relating to historically underutilized businesses;
(5) the contractor’s safety record;
(6) the contractor’s proposed personnel
(7) whether the contractor’s financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project; and/or
(8) the contractor’s past relationship with the City.
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REGULATING WATER AND SEWER SERVICE, ESTABLISHING WATER, TRASH, SEWER AND OTHER CITY CHARGES; ESTABLISHING SEWAGE DISPOSAL STANDARDS; ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS; ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION OR EXPANSION; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATORS; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Savoy in motion made at the September 17, 2024 meeting, effective on October 1st, 2024 the Water and Sewer Tap Fees will increase. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 17th day of September, 2024. Roger Cada – Mayor
Melissa Rickman – City Secretary
A complete copy of this ordinance is available at the Savoy City Hall for your review.
Construction Advertisement and Invitation for Bids
9/24/24
The City of Trenton will receive bids for the Sewer Line Improvements Project located in Trenton, Texas, Contract Number TXCDBG # CDV21-0416 until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at City of Trenton – City Hall, 216 Hamilton St, Trenton, TX 75490. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at City of Trenton – City Hall, 216 Hamilton St, Trenton, TX 75490 Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: 1. Approx. 2,655 LF of 6-inch and 2,250 LF of 8-inch PVC sewer line. 2. All Associated appurtenances
Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at Dunaway, 118 McKinney St., Farmersville, Texas 75442. Bid/Contract Documents are also available at www.civcastusa.com.
Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $25.00 for a CD or $75.00 for a hard copy with the Engineer for each set of documents obtained. The deposit will be refunded if the documents and drawings are returned in good condition within 10 days following the bid opening.
A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid [for those contracts that exceed $100,000]. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of Trenton or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. The lobbying certification must be submitted with the bid packet to be considered complete and responsive.
The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (DavisBacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipient’s Section 3 Policy is required for contracts and subcontracts.
All contractors and subcontractors must have an active registration with the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) AND have been cleared (not suspended or debarred) prior to any formal action authorizing the award of a contract to the contractor.
The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by City
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Upper Trinity Regional Water District is proposing to construct a 199ft self-support lattice telecommunications tower located Near 11072 Texas 34, Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX 75449. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 025210-PR - AC, EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or at 312.579.7894.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF RFP 102024 for Audit Services
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that Fannin County will accept RFP’s for outside audit services for the county.
Specifications may be obtained from: Alicia Whipple Fannin County Auditor 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive Suite 301 Bonham, TX 75418 awhipple@fanninco.net
9/24/24
RFP’s must be filed in the County Auditor’s Office before 3:00 p.m., October 2, 2024, or said RFP’s will not be considered. RFP’s shall be received and publicly opened and read at the Fannin County Courthouse, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Conference Room Ste.202, Bonham, TX 75418 on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 3:00 pm.
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5 PIECE KING SET FOR SALE Smoke free home. $500 Firm. No mattress. Very heavy, bring your movers. Cash only. No holds. 903505-0845, Bonham. No calls after 9pm.
FOR SALE Miller Welder Brand new, still on the pallet. $2,500.00 Call: 903-816-7997
FOR SALE SOLE E35 ELIPTICAL Good Shape. Need to get it out of my shop. $350 OBO 903-583-8663
GARAGE SALES
INSIDE House SALE RAIN or SHINE
Saturday, Sept. 28th 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. All kinds of things. The house is packed! You name it, we have it. Cash and Venmo accepted! Y’all come see us! Our new MAN CAVE is open .. for all of our men that shop with us .. we have a room just for you guys!! We re-organize and add a-lot of different things for Every Sale!
20 MILE GARAGE SALE and Market on the Square Saturday, October 12th 8am - 4pm Ladonia, Pecan Gap, Bug Tussle, Ben Franklin, TX. Garage Sale, Estate Sales, and Market. Something for everyone. cocladonia.org\20mile.htm
YARD SALE 301 S. Center St. Bonham Sept. 26-27-28 9am - 4pm CD’s, movies, lots of misc, wheat coins, dishes.
MOVING SALE Sept. 27, 28, 29. 8am4pm. Sun. 8am - 3pm. 930 CR 1305, Savoy. Total of 3 homes. Tools, household items, some furniture, lots of wedding props and much misc.
LARGE YARD SALE Thur. - Sat. Sept. 26 - 28 ● 8am - 4pm 206 Mockingbird St. Ector All types of clothes, women’s plus size clothes, shoes, purses. Infant girl clothes. New home decor, New toys. Reloading supplies, ammo. Gun parts.
Are you in the Buffer Zone or a Floodplain?
Fannin CAD has a wonderful interactive Map on their web site; https://www.fannincad.org/ Use the “Map Contents Box” to show overlays of: FEMA flood zones. Bois d’Arc Lake. Bois d’Arc lake 5,000ft Buffer & the Zoning Parcels for Bois d’Arc Lake. If you have any questions please call us, we are here to help. Development Services Di Hopkins 903-449-4220 (Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities)
ESTATE SALE
Large Living Estate Sale
Sept. 26th, 27th & 28th
8:00 am-??
40 plus year collection
303 Willow St. Ector, Tx. Furniture, tools, kitchen ware, gates & panels. ladies Western wear, small farm equipment, antique horse drawn equip. Used bldg. material, primitives, horse & livestock trailers, flatbed trailer, 2 yr old filly, halter broke, saddles and a large assortment of used tack, plus lots of misc. Cash Only!
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED Need Part-Time Mechanic’s Helper and Part-Time Landscape Helper. Call 903-814-8620
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Someone to paint a metal building. Call 903-486-6182 (Leave a message)
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
A PAW UP
Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.
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Fishin’ Report TAKE A KID FISHING or Hunting!
Week of September 18, 2024
Bois d’Arc stained; 85 degrees; 2.18 feet below pool. The morning bass bite is fair around pond weed and bushes in 2-5 feet with frogs, yellow magics and chatter baits. Points are producing some bass in 6-10 ft on Texas rigs and Carolina rigs. Off shore bite has slowed down a bit but pond dams seem to be working in 17-23 feet. Carolina rigs, Texas rigs and football jigs are good. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service. Crappie fishing is hot with fish on timber, brush or any structure you can find in 8-25 feet of water. Focus on the outside edges of timber lines and open water main lake timber under the surface. These fish have not been pressured, so any bait you want to present to them will work. Tons of fish around 12 inches can be put in the boat and quickly. This is definitely a lake to hit up if you are looking for a mess of crappie. Report by Jacky Wiggins, Jacky Wiggins Guide Service. Cooper GOOD. Water stained; 83 degrees: 2.00 feet below pool. Hybrids are great off main lake humps and points with live shad, you can catch them vertically jigging spoons. Crappie are slow but can be caught in 3-10 feet of water on the bottom of timber with a crawdad jig. Catfish are good on the edges of the river channel in 15-20 feet of water. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 2.45 feet below pool. Good numbers of catfish can be caught on baited holes. Dragging shad on Santee Rigs are producing some 1015 pound fish with an occasional 20-30 pound fish. Gizzard Shad and sunfish cut in chunks. Crappie are great on 1/32-1/8 th ounce jigs or minnows. Finding Fish on laydowns in 5 feet of water and any kind of hard structure as deep as 18 feet, or brush piles in 15 feet of water. Black Bass are in 3-20 feet. Cast white and chartreuse spinnerbaits early in the morning 1-5 feet.
Ray Roberts GOOD. Water slightly stained; 83 degrees; 0.57 feet below pool. White bass are schooling up on top early mornings, but the late afternoons activity is not consistent. Smaller fish when you do find them. Crappie are good in 5-20 foot brush piles and small patches of structure, minnows and small jigs. Channel catfish bite is still going good on punch bait 15-20 feet of water. Few bigger blues drifting cut bait on flats 15-25 feet.
Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 86 degrees; 1.37 feet below pool. Despite peak heat conditions Lake Tawakoni continues to fish fair the first week of September. The hybrid striper white bass bite is fair. Early mornings and late evening evenings have been best as we have been seeing random schools of Fish feeding on the surface. Slab spoons are working best.
Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 75 degrees; 1.22 feet below pool. Striper fishing has fluctuated, much like the temperatures lately! Fish are schooled up moving fast near ledges and ditches fishing live bait in 25-40 feet of water a few reels off the bottom, adjusting as fish move through. Also seeing fish in shallow flats drifting live bait and bouncing slabs in 8-15 feet of water on sand flats. Crappie are turning on as water temperatures slowly start to drop. Seeing fish come off structure in 15-20 feet of water on brush piles using crappie minnows and small chartreuse jigs, with darker colors as the lake starts to turn over. Catfishing remains great for numbers and filling the box. Smaller channels and blues are on main lake points and ditches in 15-25 feet of water using punch baits and cut shad. Bass fishing is lagging with the falling water
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
App House Leveling & Foundation repair Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860.
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.
STUMP GRINDIN’ Tree Trimming. Landscaping Commercial & Residential Call William 903-7181720.
TREES and MÁS Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Firewood, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903-227-6940, 903-227-8369, or 903-4862868.
STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL
Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
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Who has an old hand crank drill press that mounts to a work bench? 903-227-9634
White-tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season
AUSTIN — Good news for hunters! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists anticipate an exceptional white-tailed deer season this fall. The 2024-25 archery-only season kicks off Sept. 28 and hunters should expect to have good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks.
“Given that over half the state experienced excellent habitat conditions this spring,
it will be another great season to pull the bow out and spend time hunting,” said Blaise Korzekwa, TPWD Whitetailed Deer Program Leader.
“Whether you’re looking to fill the freezer with venison or harvest the trophy of a lifetime, it will be time well spent in the field this year.”
Much of the state received drought-quenching rain in the spring, which allowed for excellent habitat growth
during the initial part of the growing season. Even those regions that missed out on spring rainfall will still have a good number of mature bucks this season.
Spring forb (weeds and flowering plants) production, which is a critical component of a deer’s diet coming out of winter, was abundant and offered essential nutrients to boost antler development in bucks and aids does in meeting lactation demands for nursing fawns. Additionally, the improved habitat conditions over the summer helped keep fawns healthy enough to survive their first few months (also known as
While the archery-only and Managed Lands Deer Program seasons begin Sept. 28, the general season opens more than a month later, on Nov. 2. The general season runs through Jan. 5, 2025, in the North Zone and Jan. 19, 2025, in the South Zone. A youth-only gun deer season is set in both zones for Oct. 25-27 and Jan. 6-19. For additional late season deer hunting opportunities, county specific regulations and information on how to properly tag and report a harvest, consult the 2024-25 Outdoor Annual.
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Spikers Seeking Something Select: Trenton vying for playoffs in 2024 amongst half dozen 10-2A teams
Story and photos by Rich Hilliard
TRENTON -- Securing a ninth-consecutive volleyball postseason in the last 10 years became more challenging last February for Class 2A Trenton when realignment enlarged the Lady Tigers' district.
After assured trips to the playoffs the last two seasons via a four-team district, the biennial event placed Trenton in the new six-team 10-2A with Collinsville, Sam Rayburn, Tioga, Tom Bean and Whitewright. Having four returning all-district recipients from 2023's bi-district
finalist squad will help the Lady Tigers' campaign this season to be one of the new district's top four teams: senior Aubrey Alexander, a first-team selection; junior Jessi McMahon, a secondteam selection; seniors Lexi Dykes (Benedictine College (Kan.) signee), and Allie Faggart, honorable mentions. Winning a hard-fought five-set match at ranked 1A Savoy on Sept. 10 continued Trenton's preparations for 102A play under new head coach Cody Garewal.
District play will commence for the Lady Tigers on Sept. 24, when Tioga visits.
2024 Fannin County Football Standings
in the 4A poll where Wimberley again led the rankings.
Rich Hilliard
Trenton's
Lainey Garner (14).
Trenton's Haley Lowe (3).
Trenton's Aubrey Alexander (12).
Trenton's Jessi McMahon (1).
Trenton's Averi Wilson (7).
Trenton's Zoey Morales (11).
Trenton's Lexi Dykes (4).
Trenton's Faith Williams (13).
Trenton's Kylah Drane (2).
Trenton's Allie Faggart.
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Sound the Alarm
Together, we're installing FREE smoke alarms in Dodd City. October 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Creative Arts Center Art Contest Winners
drawings and photography. Best of Show for this grouping went to Krystal Skinner for her mixed media artwork entitled “Girl Interrupted.” First place honors were given to Laura Iwata for her 3D/mixed media piece entitled “Flower Power.” Sherry Hockett earned second place honors for her drawing entitled “Psalm 37.” Johnny Hibert took home a third place ribbon and prize money for his 3D art called “Layered Texas.” All artwork in the contest will be on display at the Creative Arts Center through the end of September and is available for viewing anytime the center is open. Many of the pieces are also available for purchase. The Creative Arts Center is located at 200 W. 5th in Bonham.
Krystal Skinner won Best of Show for her mixed media piece called “Girl Interrupted.”
