New Hope Cemetery Homecoming will be held on Sept.15 2024 at Ivanhoe Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Basket lunch at 12;30 followed by Business Meeting. We urge anyone interested in upkeep of Cemetery to attend or send donations to Linda Myracle 2339 CR 2145 Telephone,TX. 75488 We look forward to seeing you then.
Monday, September 9, 2024
and concludes at 7:15 p.m. Our meeting location is the Family Life Center, 200 W. 8th Street, Bonham, Texas. Please contact Debbie Gove at dgove1728@gmail.com for further information if needed. Paid for by Fannin County Republican Women
I wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU AND APPRECIATION to Diagio and Christina of Luna Azul as they move on to another phrase of their lives. I have been eating with them for all of the 17 years they have been open and they are like family. Not only is it the best food in town but the Christian atmosphere and the friendliness blesses you every time you go there. I just wanted to publically say we love you and will dearly miss you. You have supported Fannin County in so many ways and always with a smile. We wish you the very best in all you do and God Bless you for always being there for your customers.
Betty Smith
Commissioners Court – Property Sale Approved / County Growth
By Rose Schwartz
Tuesday, August 27, 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 County Judge and all Commissioners present except Commissioner Self. The Invocation was led by Pastor June Henson of the First United Methodist Church of Bonham. Pledges were led by Major James Manis, Retired.
4. Introductions: Judge Cunningham recognized Commissioner Elect of Precinct 1, Troy Wagner and Democratic Chair Bill Roberts.
5. Public Forum: Executive Director of Bonham’s Chamber of Commerce, Samantha Lumpkins spoke to advise the public of the upcoming Bike Rally held yearly in Bonham, that will be held October 5th of this year with an expected turnout of approximately 300 hundred riders. She asked for residents’ consideration by having their pets restrained (as well as motorist caution) to avoid mishaps occurring with the riders and asked the commissioners to please not have the bike route roads graded during the week of the event. For more information on the event, contact the Chamber at 903-583-4811.
336th District Judge Laurine Blake spoke next to introduce the highly qualified (chosen from 50 applicants) Julie Criswell who will be filling Fannin County’s Purchasing Agent position. After Judge Blake spoke, JP of Precinct 2, Paul Ivy advised the public the offices of Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 are open. He commended all those who assisted with the work involved with the opening.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the bills were $140,473.01. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Magness, seconded by Commissioner Kopf, and passed.
7. Approve minutes from 06/04/2024 Regular Meeting: A motion to approve was made by Commissioner
Kopf, seconded by Commissioner Magness and passed.
8. Approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for July 2024 – County Treasurer: FC Treasurer David Woodson reported total receipts being $767,017.50 with property taxes coming in at $82,566.37, local sales tax being $159,600.41. A motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
9. Approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for July 2024 – County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson further noted that the interest on TexPool accounts was $71,394.82. The interest on the cash account was $18,056.51 with the 2022 Bond having an interest amount of $17,743.47 with the resulting total being $107,194.80. A motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:
10. Discussion and possible action to authorize County Auditor to move $15,000.00 from line 100560-1040, Deputies Salaries to 100-560-3300, Auto Expense Gas and Oil –Sheriff Johnson: After Ms. Whipple reiterated that moving monies from employee salary and benefits to another account is not allowed, this item was passed on.
11. Discussion and possible action to market scheduled County properties – County Judge: Judge Cunningham called Real Estate Broker Angel Titsworth to the podium to discuss progress made with analyzing the proposed marketing of the acreage behind the MultiPurpose Center in Bonham. Commissioner McQueen reported his efforts to get a response from Union Pacific regarding easements, had not been successful and stated it may be several months before any progress can be made with that company. Ms. Titsworth advised that without those easements, the division of the property into parcels would be complicated as roads would need to be built and advised that selling the property as a whole package would be best at this point. After Judge Cunningham noted that Bedco had expressed an interest in the property, Ms. Titsworth stated she would reach out to them. Jason Walker would then be the first speaker in a procession of approximately six FC residents to voice opposition to the sale of the property with opinions being expressed that with the pending traffic thruway slated to come to that area, the property was much more valuable than the $12,500 per acre being proposed. Stating his belief that the sale of the property was “a short-term fix… because we have a spending problem,” Mr. Walker added
“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author Leonard Depot, Cotton Platform. The Cotton Bales weighed 500 pounds. One wagon usually held four bales weighing in at one ton total. The wagons were pulled by two to three horses. Date: 1900 Place: Leonard, Texas
that at the least, the county should wait on marketing the property until easements were obtained to add more value to the land and bring in a higher profit to the county. Judge Cunningham responded by first noting the county was not in the realestate business and reiterated that development of the land would serve to bring in tax income for the county before noting his awareness of a group of citizens opposed to the building of the Justice Center. He restated the problem with having county offices located in scattered rental and county owned facilities (some with leaky roofs) and how the county would be best served by having the Justice Center finished in a timely fashion without going into debt to do so. The last speaker, FC resident Jim Jarvis spoke to note how he had moved away from FC some years prior due to lack of opportunity, employment and opined how he believed there were those who wanted to go back to the way things were, which was not possible and concluded by stating “we can’t just sit here and be stagnant, we need to move on and do what we think is best for the county.”
BONHAM TRADE DAYS
September 5 thru 8, 2024
Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Bonham, Texas Fall into
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The ten local nonprofits include Bonham Education Foundation, Creative Arts Center, Fannin County Children’s Center, Fannin County Family Crisis Center, Fannin County Food Pantry, Fannin Health Clinic, Feeding Fannin, Getting Ahead, Lucky & Sadie’s Place and Open Arms Shelter. If any other local nonprofits are participating in North Texas Giving Day, they are also invited to participate and should contact the Creative Arts Center’s director for further information. The Creative Arts Center will also be kicking off their six week fall series of Music in the Garden on this day. The Center is excited to bring back Bonham’s own Jimi Watusi! Jimi has performed with, and opened shows for the biggest names in Reggae music including The Wailers. His shows will have you dancing and singing right along with him. Jimi is bringing 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 have invited Brad Silwood of Bonham to blow his horn. This will be a show that should not be missed. Music in the Garden will continue the free weekly concerts at the arts center for a total of six weeks, every Thursday at 7:00 pm. Free admission. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for the family friendly event at the Creative Arts Center at 200 W. 5th in downtown Bonham. Make your donations to your favorite charities for North Texas Giving Day online at www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org on Sept 19. Early Giving will be from Sept 1-18.
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Fannin County Retired Teachers and School Personnel
The HOPE Program Recycle!
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 appliances, sporting goods. Items can be in any condition & do not have to working. Items may be donated any time of the year.
Contact Corey Baker @ 903583-7446
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bridge is closed to through traffic as crews remove and replace the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use FM 2645, FM 898, US 82, and FM 1752 as the detour route.
FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 274 at Sandy Creek bridge is closed to thru traffic while the contractor replaces the existing bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use FM 1753 and SH 78 as the detour.
SH 56 at Bois d’Arc Creek. SH 56 at Bois d’Arc creek is reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic as crews work to remove and replace the bridge railing. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone. SH 56 at Hutchins Creek and Caney Creek. SH 56 at Hutchins creek and Caney creek will be reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic beginning the week of Aug. 26, 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.
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 274, from FM
Readying To Reunite: Bonham Lady Warriors preparing to
SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS
By Rich Hilliard
Ouachita Baptist (Ark.).
By Rich Hilliard
By Rich Hilliard
BONHAM -- A return to Class 4A will become official for Bonham volleyball on Sept. 27 when Pittsburg visits to start District 14-4A play.
Until then, the Lady Warriors will continue to prepare for their return -- after a six-season stay in 3A -- with a roster of varsity veterans and newcomers.
Two all-district selections -- both seniors -- count amongst the holdovers from 2023's Bonham varsity squad: Alayna Laisy, a second-team selection, and Hingrid Pedraza, an honorable mention.
The duo and others will look to help the Lady Warriors reach their first postseason since 2019's Region II-3A quarterfinals run.
Bonham barely missed making the 2023 playoffs -finishing only one game out of the fourth-and-final postseason berth available in 11-3A at 4-8, following a 3-3 second half.
Emily Vanderburg returns for her third-straight season as head coach of the Lady Warriors.
2024 Fannin County Football Standings
Bonham's Alayna Laisy sets the volleyball as Kyleigh Anglin (9) looks to hit on Aug. 16.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Jewyll Hemby (4) sets the volleyball as Jenna Lindsey looks to hit on Aug. 16. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham libero Jentri Dunlap (1) watches the volleyball after passing it on Aug. 16. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Hingrid Pedraza (7) receives and passes the volleyball on Aug. 16. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Kyleigh Anglin (9) watches after hitting at the net on Aug. 16. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Parker Patton (2) leaps and defends at the net on Aug. 16.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Bonham's Katy Harrison (12) receives the volleyball as teammate Arieana Aguilar (10) and Lady Warriors' head coach Emily Vanderburg watch on Aug. 16. Photo by Rich Hilliard
A lot of Falcon fans and families gathered to hear the Falcons’ new Head Coach and Athletic Director, Phillip Ed-
dins introduce all of the football players from both the High School and Junior High teams as well as the Cross Country Runners. He then introduced the members of the 2024 Cheerleading Squads, Falcon Force and Falconettes Drill Team. The student athletes were all treated to a supper in the foyer and Fine Arts room of the gym. There was a surprise for dessert because a Birthday Cake with candles was brought into the fine arts room as everyone sang Happy Birthday to Coach Eddins as he was celebrating his 50th Birthday! Following Meet the Falcons, there was a Falcons Booster Club meeting held inside the fine arts room or as I normally call the “Falcon Force” room as that’s not only where the students have Art Class, but all of the Drums, Flags and uniforms are stored and where the drum line practices and all of the weekly spirit signs are made. It’s a very busy classroom! The Fighting Falcons Football team traveled to Savoy Friday afternoon August 16th to scrimmage the hometown Cardinals as well as Lakehill Prep Academy. Coach Eddins the Falcons’ Head Coach said, “I thought our kids played hard and ex-
Fannin County Elections Team
Press Release – The Fannin County Elections Team is extremely busy getting ready for the General Election this November 5th. As part of these preparations the Elections staff attended the 42nd Annual Election Law Seminar in Austin. They had extensive training on numerous topics including election laws, voter rights and qualifications, cybersecurity, as well as voting location best practices. The Elections Team is working to ensure this coming election will be secure and transparent. Fannin County currently has over 24,500 registered voters. Therefore, people should expect a large turnout. In order to avoid long lines at the polling sites, plan on voting early. Early voting runs from October 21st thru November 1st at the Armory; Roy V. Floyd Civic Center – 100 W. 5th St., Bonham, TX 75418. This year the Early Voting site will be open on Sunday (as well as Satur-
day) for the convenience of our voters. Curbside voting will be available again for this election for those who are physically unable to enter the polling site without causing injury to themselves. There will be an election worker ready to offer this assistance to whomever needs it, both during early voting and on Election Day. The last day to register to vote for this coming election is October 7th. There are several ways to register to vote. Voter registration cards can be filled out at the Fannin County Clerk’s office (800 E. 2nd St.) or on the votetexas.gov website. Also, voter registration cards can be updated at votetexas.gov if any information has changed.
Fannin County residents that will be out of the county during early voting and Election Day or students away at college may be eligible to request a mail-in-ballot. Anyone with
a disability or over 65 years of age may also request a mailin-ballot. Call 903-583-7488 to request a mail-in-ballot application. October 25th is the last day the office will be able to accept mail-in-ballot applications.
The Election webpage on the Fannin County website contains more information regarding dates, times, voting locations, and contact information. It also contains links to votetexas.org and an application to become a poll worker. If you wish to be an Election Worker, simply click and fill out the application. One of the team members will review the application and place you on a list to work at the polls. The Fannin County Elections Team encourages you to “Exercise your rights... VOTE!” https://www.co.fannin.tx.us/ page/fannin.Elections
ecuted early on. Defensively, we were rock solid.” The Falcons open up their regular gridiron season tonight August 29th vs the Campbell Indians at 7:30 p.m. at Home. The First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap is providing supper this week before the game for the Team, Cheer, Falcon Force and Falconettes, but more on that next week. Go Falcons!
SOS-Elections Team - Left to right: Galen Bennett, Jane Nelson (Teaxs Secretary of State), Diana Ivy, Stephanie Hawes at the 42nd Annual Election Law Seminar. Courtesy photos
Working on the Equipment #1 - Left to Right: Stephanie Hawes and Diana Ivy getting the equipment ready for this coming election.
Commissioners
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After the lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to market the 120 acres at Hwy 56W at $13,500 an acre and to receive offers until September 30th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Magness and passed.
12. Approve releasing the bond for The Peninsula and The Shores at the Peninsula as road work is complete
– Development Services Director: After FC Development Services Director Di Hopkins noted the required road work was completed; a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
13. Approve County Judge to sign annual required Cybersecurity Training through Texas Association of Counties (TAC) – I.T. Director: FC I.T. Director Dustin Morrow explained how this was an annual, state mandated training and the certification showing everyone’s participation, needed to be turned into the state by the end of August. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
14. Approve TAC County Information Resources Agency (CIRA) services agreement for website hosting – I.T. Director: This item was passed on to allow review of the agreement.
15. Approve the Fannin County Comprehensive Fund Balance Policy for Fiscal Year 2025 – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple noted approval on this policy was needed each year. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.
16. Approve the Fannin County Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025 –County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained that without a committee meeting on this twice a year, the county was not actually in compliance with this policy. After some discussion regarding getting a committee together, a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
17. Approve moving $20,000.00 from Contingency to Autopsies (100-
425-4660) – County Audi-
tor: Ms. Whipple noted that as the county has grown, the number of autopsies has gone up. After Judge Cunningham noted this was an example of an expense beyond the county’s control, Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed. After the vote Judge Cunningham asked Ms. Whipple how much was in the contingency fund. She replied before items 17, 18, & 19, there was $119,137.31.
18. Approve moving
$6,500.00 from Contingency to Petit Jury Expense (100-425-3140) – County Auditor: After some discussion how, these monies cover jurors pay, a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
19. Approve moving
$2,700.00 from Contingency to Overtime (100-5001504) for Facilities Coordinator – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained how Facilities Management Coordinator Ruben Moreno has had to work several weekends meeting with contractors for various repairs in the courthouse. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Kopf with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
20. Approve having County Judge sign Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Liability Renewal Questionnaire for 2024-2025 –County Auditor: Ms. Whipple explained how this was again another yearly renewal. A motion to approve and have the county judge sign it was made by Commissioner Magness with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.
21. Discussion and possible action regarding Section 1B-8, Political Activity, of the Fannin County Employee Handbook which requires employees to resign prior to running for public office - County Judge: Judge Cunningham explained he had put this on the agenda for discussion as there were pros and cons brought to his attention regarding this historical policy. Democratic Chair Bill Roberts spoke to question the fairness of this policy and listed his reasons for his position. Windom resident Mike Netjek, spoke to offer his views on the subject as did Ravenna resident Jason Walker. At the conclusion of the comments, Judge Cun-
ningham asked Mr. Roberts and Mr. Walker to provide their written suggestions for a change in the language of this policy.
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: Development Planning Consultant Andrew Mack from Paris, TX, spoke to inquire how he might be able to have some involvement in the activity of this committee in the interest of his landowner clients. He was advised the next public meeting would be next Thursday morning.
23. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge: Judge Cunningham reiterated he was working to have items of disrepair in the courthouse repaired at no cost to the county and noted there would probably be additional 202 depositions with possible lawsuits being filed against certain individuals.
24. Justice Center – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted there would be a kick-off later in the afternoon. He explained dealings with courts, attorneys and construction people has slowed the progress on this project.
25. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Judge Cunningham restated his disappointment with GovOS and their handling of the collection of hotel tax revenue for the county. Discussed was the possibility of having FC Treasurer David Woodson with FC Auditor Alicia Whipple’s assistance; handle this in the future as the county will not be extending their agreement with GovOS to pay them $28,000 a year for their lackluster service.
26. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Commissioner Kopf discussed having a meeting at the courthouse for the third Thursdays of the month pending approval of the court.
27. Fannin County road issues – County Judge: No significant updates.
28. Solar and wind farms – County Judge: No significant updates.
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OBITUARIES
We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
Linda Landers Pearson Rich
Linda Landers Pearson Rich passed away on August 25, 2024 in Wimberly, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, TX. Linda was born on September 3, 1947 in Bonham, TX to J.B. and Billie Landers. Linda was the oldest of four children and grew up in Irving, TX. Linda was a natural beauty and competed in the Ms. Flame beauty contest in 1963. Upon her high school graduation Linda went to beauty school and opened her own salon. She married Larry Pearson on January 28, 1966. After several failed attempts at conceiving the Lord blessed Larry and Linda with two children. With motherhood being her highest calling, Linda sold her salon to stay at home and raise her children. Linda was a kind, loving soul. She always greeted you with a gentle smile and warm hug. In her free time she enjoyed crafts, playing games, and studying astrology.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Ray Landers.
She is survived by sisters, Laura Bingham, Cynthia Maxwell, sons, Mark Pearson, Scott Pearson, daughters, Lara Allbritten, Shawna Pearson, grandchildren, Brittany Comeans, Avery Allbritten, Courtney Pearson, Emma Stanley, Adriana Lusk, Kailinn Pearson, Carson Cox and two greatgrandchildren.
Please join the family to honor the life of Linda on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2pm @ Hampton Cemetery in Edhube, TX.
Woodrow “Woody” Harmon Cochran, of Wylie, Texas, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Dallas. Born on September 24, 1938, in Texarkana, Texas, to Woodrow Nash Cochran and Patricia Kestler Cochran, Woody spent the majority of his life in New Boston, Texas. After graduating from New Boston High School in 1957, he briefly attended Texas A&M University in College Station. Woody soon transferred to the University of Texas at Austin, where he proudly earned his degree from the College of Pharmacy in 1962. His allegiance to the Longhorns was unwavering, and his blood turned orange during his time there.
Following graduation, Woody served as a pharmacist in the United States Air Force at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. It was there that he met and married Della Kay Cromwell on May 28, 1965. The couple settled in Bonham, Texas, where they raised their two children, Keith and Carol Ann. Woody was a dedicated deacon at the First Baptist Church in Bonham and a beloved community figure, owning McKnights Pharmacy for 25 years. Woody and Kay moved to Wylie in 1991. Woody worked as a night shift pharmacist at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, and later, at Tom Thumb and eventually retired from Brookshires Pharmacy.
A man who thrived on personal connections, Woody deeply enjoyed interacting with his customers and colleagues throughout his 60-year career. He loved everyone he worked with at the pharmacy and referred to them as his family. His passions included spending time with family, attending Texas Longhorn games, cheering on the Rangers, reading, quail hunting, and visiting the casino. He was also a super fan of Costco and Harbor Freight.
A man of deep faith, Woody read his Bible daily and took solace in listening to hymns for hours. He used his cancer diagnosis as an opportunity to share his faith with everyone he encountered, including doctors, nurses, and aides.
Woody was preceded in death by his son, Woodrow Keith Cochran; his mother and stepfather, Patricia and Freeman Cross; his father and stepmother, Woodrow Nash and Alice Yates Cochran; and his sister, Carolyn Jeanne Airheart.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kay Cochran; his daughter and son-in-law, Carol Ann and Branon Marsh; his daughter-in-law, Hiromi Cochran; his grandchildren, Mallorie, Brecken, and Henson Marsh, Rachel Cochran Adams and her husband, Zac Adams; his sister, Candy Cochran; his brother-in-law, Johnny Airheart; his brothers-in-law, Bobby Parkhill and his wife, Nikki, and Ricky Parkhill and his wife, Doris; his niece, Whitney Airheart Hagstrom and her husband, Brian, and their children, Wesley, Brooks, and Graham; his nephews, Brad Parkhill, and Matt Parkhill and his wife Pattie, and their daughter, Harper; niece Penny Parkhill Wyatt and her children Brooke & Parker; and many other cherished family & friends.
A service will be held at Bates-Rolf Funeral Home in New Boston, Texas, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will precede the service at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Red Bayou Cemetery in New Boston. We invite you all to share in Woody’s love of burnt orange by wearing his favorite color to the service.
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would be stationed. He was advised they had and there would
in Honey Grove, Leonard and possibly in Ector. 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: Executive Session
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was entered into at 10:54 a.m. with Regular Session resuming at 11:26 a.m.
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: This was passed on.
COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:
33. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen thanked everyone for their attendance and commented on the forecasted rain.
Commissioner Magness wished all a good week and encouraged prayer for rain.
Commissioner Kopf also thanked everyone for their attendance before commenting on how the dry weather contributed to work
being caught up with on the roads. Judge Cunningham also commented on the need for rain before thanking everyone for their attendance and participation in the fairly robust discussion noting that with open discussion, opinions are heard and transparency is achieved. He wished God’s blessing on all and called for an adjournment.
34. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.
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This week’s message comes from James 5:13-18. In this passage, James calls for us to always be in prayer no matter what circumstances we face in life. Oftentimes prayer is not our first response to the situations that we face. Instead, we are prone to take matters into our own hands, worry or complain, and even get angry at God and each other. We may even go so far as to seek vengeance on those who have wronged us. This is not the correct action to take regarding what we face. James is encouraging us to pray in everything we face. The word “prayer,” in several forms, is used a total of seven times in this passage. First, we are called to pray as individual
believers in verse 13. In verses 14-15, we are called to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are sick. James tells us in verse 16, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Therefore he is calling us to pray for one another. Once again, I hearken back to the promise that God gives to us in 2 Chronicles 7:14. Lastly, in verses 1718, James reflects on Elijah as an example of powerful prayer. Just as the apostle Paul challenges us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), James is doing the same here. We, as believers, should pray no matter what we face in life, because prayer is very powerful. In 1818, James Montgomery wrote this classic hymn the
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comes from the message in this passage.
“Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed; the motion of a hidden fire that trembles in the breast. Prayer is the simplest form of speech that infant lips can try, prayer the sublimest strains that reach the Majesty on high.
O Thou by whom we come to God, the Life, the Truth, the Way, the path of prayer thyself hast trod: Lord, teach us how to pray!”
If you are looking for a good church home, we invite you to come visit us 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
The Great Spiritual Awakening
Calvary Baptist Church
913 S. 5th Street, Bonham, (903) 583-3910
History records that the first Great Spiritual Awakening happened in 1724, Count Nicolas Zinzendorf gathered a group of people to pray for the conversion of the lost. This prayer meeting actually continued 24 hours a day for 100 years! News of this prayer movement motivated a pastor named Jonathan Edwards to pray for the conversion of his congregation. He became burdened because
many of the people attending his church had never been born again. God put His hand on and began to use Edwards and another preacher named John Wesley in amazing ways. thousands of “church goers” were converted during the First Great Awakening. Records indicate at least onethird of the total population of the Colonies was converted to Christ through this sweeping revival!
In a short period of time, over 30,000 residents of New England were born again and the
Living Sacrifice
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
In the twelfth chapter of the book of Romans, we are told, “present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1). Please consider what is meant by “present your bodies a living sacrifice”. We find that in presenting ourselves, our bodies, as a living sacrifice, we emphasize the spiritual over the physical. We will still go to our jobs, but with a spiritual mind set. We will still provide for our families, but with a spiritual mind set. We will still meet others and have a social life, but with a spiritual mind set. We will have put aside the desire to be like the unglodly world around us. Our speech will be different as well as the subjects that we discuss. We will not dress in a way that brings impure thoughts to others or that causes us to bring shame to Christ. Paul encourages us to “be not conformed to this world” (Romans 12:2).
To keep ourselves thinking correctly and emphasizing those things that are righteous, we will need to be constantly reminded of the godliness that we are to have. Paul instructs us, “be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Ro-
Letter to the Editor
Diligence Has Its Rewards
CASE 1:
In May of this year, one of the county’s commissioners conducted a review of the financial records of Fannin County and compared what he learned to the monthly county investment report. The commissioner discovered that over eleven (11) million dollars was not being reported in the investment report. This money was being reported by the county auditor’s office as cash-on-hand. The reason this matters is that this money was located in a checking account at a local bank drawing minimal interest ($524 for the month of April). Working with the auditor and treasurer, the commissioner determined that most of this money could be moved to a TexPool account that currently earns more than
5% interest annually. The significance of this finding is that the money could be earning over $40,000 per month in interest. This equates to approximately one-half million dollars per year. Considering that interest rates have been high during the past two years, the county lost an opportunity to earn approximately one million additional dollars. Most of the money was quickly moved to a TexPool account to take advantage of the higher interest rate. Moving the money to a TexPool account has little affect on how quickly it can be accessed if, and when, it is needed for county expenses. For the sake of transparency, the TexPool account is not FDIC-insured. However, there is little, if any, concern about the solvency of TexPool. Another benefit derived from the actions described
above is that the funds that were left in the local bank will earn 4% annual interest. This benefit resulted from discussions with the local bank.
CASE 2:
In August of this year, the same commissioner discovered that the formula used by the Appraisal District to compute tax revenue for the county contained a mistake when the estimated sales tax for fiscal year 2024 was entered incorrectly. When the sales tax entry was corrected, the county will receive more than $500,000 in additional revenue.
The takeaway from these two cases is that we need diligent and capable individuals managing Fannin County business.
Mike Nejtek
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
mans 12:2). We renew our minds by taking time to “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). We are to renew our minds that we will “be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15). The renewing of our minds is “that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2). In living this sacrifice we must be determined to have humility. The church at Corinth heard this message from the apostle Paul, “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12). And again the apostle Paul wrote to those of the church at Rome that they were “not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith” (Romans 12:3). We must leave our egos behind to serve the Lord who loved us and gave Himself for us. There is a great amount of work for the Christian to accomplish. Although we are all different, we are in the same body and working for the same goal. We are “many members in one body, and all members
revival fires spread throughout the Thirteen Colonies. This spiritual awakening fanned the flames of the movement to secure independence from England. Many respected historians claim America’s freedom-spirit was born during a revival. My prayer is, “Lord, do it again!” (Psalm 85:6) Let’s pray for true, genuine spiritual awakening to begin right here, right now!
Yours for Revival, Lyn and Lissa
have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another” (Romans 12:4-5). This body of believers and workers is the church according to Ephesians 1:2233. And we are to give up the wrong things in our lives to live for righteous, not our own, but God’s righteousness. Paul contrasts the wrong and right in writing, “Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:28-32). Let us be the living sacrifice to the Lord. God expects us to be good stewards, “it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” (1Corinthians 4:2). Peter encourages us, “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10).
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
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
Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734
Overseeing salespeople, cashiers, shelf stockers, other employees and managing finances and preparing an annual budget. Req. BS in Eco or Fin. Mgt & 2 yrs. exp.
Req. Skills: AIM, NetSuite, MS Office, QuickBooks. No trvl. No telecomm. Mail resume to: nafisep958@gmail.com
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.
TOW
TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED
Fannin County and Grayson County areas 903 214 6552
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS
HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information Call: 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna
CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist
POSITION OPENINGS
B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am-4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com or call 903-5833597
Fishin’ Report TAKE
A KID FISHING or Hunting!
Week of August 28, 2024
Bois d’Arc stained; 85 degrees; 1.64 feet below pool. Bass are very slow early morning. The offshore bite is best midday with Carolina rigs, dropshots, Texas rigs and football jigs on structures such as brush pikes and pond dams in 15-24 feet. Cooper GOOD. Water stained; 83 degrees: 2.00 feet below pool. Catfish are excellent in a post spawn phase hanging out in 2-13 feet of water on timber. Hybrids and sand bass are good schooling on main lake humps and points, and in the river feeding under balls of shad. Fish can be caught on spoons or slabs. Crappie are good on main lake brush piles, or in 4-18 feet of water on timber. Fish are not schooled up, so hit several trees for a mess of crappie. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 1.59 feet below pool. Fishing patterns are holding steady. The thermocline has settled in at approximately 27 feet give or take 4 feet depending on where you are on the lake. Fish will not be deeper as there is no oxygen below the thermocline. Crappie are great with 1/32-1/8 ounce jigs or minnows on laydowns in 9-18 feet of water and any kind of hard structure, and brush piles in 15 feet of water. There is no golden depth, but 10 foot laydowns or brush piles hold mostly keepers, not too many babies. Black bass are in 3-20 feet of water biting white and chartreuse spinnerbaits early in the morning. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 86 degrees; 0.72 feet below pool. Lake Tawakoni continues to fish good despite very hot water temperatures. We consider these the dog days of summer, but even with that said the hybrid striper, white bass, catfish and largemouth continue to bite well. The hybrid striper and whites are up shallow as oxygen content in the water is high. Some schooling is happening early and late. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 75 degrees; 0.40 feet below pool. Striped bass fishing is slow to terrific! There are a lot of schooling fish in deep water across the main lake river channels and bigger fish schooling on shallow flats. Small top waters, slabs and live bait are working depending on the school and depth.
TOOLS; General Tool Chest on wheels, Air stapler, Central nail gun, Sawsall, Compressor, Tool bench, Craftsman Tools, Robi Pressure washer, Vacuum cleaners, Delta 10” Miter saw, Ladders, Small fridge, Wet/Dry Power vac, Garden tools, Leaf blower, Skil & Chicago jig saws, 2 Skil saws, Router & bits, Wheel barrow, Saw horses, Skil power cutter, Dolly, Tree trimmer & much more. Contact David @ 214-533-1226
FARMING
HAY FOR SALE
Small square bales of pasture grass hay. $7.00/bale. Please text: 469-422-2348
YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS
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.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE: 12’ Aluminum V-hull Boat $250 OBO Troybilt 10 HP Wood Chipper -Like New $300 OBO 972-345-9575
FOR SALE:
Large framed Gonzales COME AND TAKE IT flag. Handcrafted. Cotton tea stained cloth. 28” X 40” including frame. Sells for $159. Selling for $50. Like new condition. Made in USA. Call 903-227-1440 Bonham
MOTORCYCLES
FOR SALE: 2021 KYMCO AK550 Touring Bike. 1,391 Miles $6,000 972-345-9575
Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season
AUSTIN — A rainy spring and early summer led to a
season through
of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas. Hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations in the field when the 2024 season opens Sept. 1. Spring population surveys conducted
Texas Parks and
Department
Texas Lake Levels +/as of 8/29/24
Arlington -5.89
Benbrook -2.90
Bois d’Arc Lake -1.69
Bonham -1.94
Bridgeport-11.17
Caddo+0.50
Cedar Creek-1.36 Eagle
Mountain-4.40
Fork -1.24
Granbury-1.41
Grapevine-0.30
Joe Pool+0.01
Lavon-1.69
Lewisville-0.45
O. C. Fisher-54.85
O.H. Ivie -32.53
Pat Mayse-0.89
Possum Kingdom-2.44
Ray Hubbard-1.33
Ray Roberts-0.27
Sam Rayburn+0.23
Tawakoni-0.93
Texoma-0.69
Toledo Bend-3.61
Weatherford-3.18
Whitney -0.53
Worth -2.62
(TPWD) staff found an estimated 34.3 million mourning doves in Texas, the third highest estimated population in survey history. White-winged dove populations have increased four percent, becoming the new record high with an estimated 12.8 million this year.
“Given the conditions and the number of birds, as long as the weather holds this month, hunters should expect a very good early season throughout most of the state,” said Owen Fitzsimmons, TPWD Webless Migratory Game Bird Program Leader. “Summer rains should also result in a good late crop of native forbs (weeds and flowering plants) seeding out just in time for some late season hunting for anyone still chasing doves after September.”
The regular dove seasons: North Zone: Sept. 1-Nov. 10, resuming Dec. 20, 2024 – Jan. 7, 2025 Central Zone: Sept. 1-Oct. 27, resuming Dec. 13, 2024 – Jan. 14, 2025 South Zone: Sept. 14-Oct. 27, resuming Dec. 13, 2024 – Jan. 21, 2025 For the third straight year, there will be six Special White-Winged Dove Days and hunters should be aware of the changes in date this year: Sunday, Sept. 1 – Monday, Sept. 2 Friday, Sept. 6 — Sunday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 13. Starting on Sept. 14, the aggregated bag limit in South Zone’s regular season is 15 with no more than two white-tipped doves. During the Special White-winged Dove Days in the South Zone, hunting is allowed only from noon to sunset and the daily bag limit is 15 birds, to include not more than two mourning doves and two white-tipped doves. All updated hunting regulations for this year’s hunting season can be found in the Texas Outdoor Annual mobile app or online at OutdoorAnnual.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
GARAGE SALES
INSIDE House SALE
RAIN or SHINE
Saturday, Sept. 7th 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!
HUGE SALE: Unique Things Sept. 4 - 7 920 Star St. Bonham Pyrex, nice furniture, books, lift chairs, washer & dryer, Daisy churn, collectibles.
YARD SALE
Sept. 6 - 7
Lots of stuff. 506 CR 2271 Telephone, TX (Lamasco)
LARGE GARAGE SALE
511 N. 1st, Honey Grove
Saturday, Sept. 7th 7:30 - 4:00
GARAGE SALE
Sept. 6 & 7
1590 S State Hwy 121
Lots of shoes: Sketchers, Hey Dudes, Brooks. Lots of Women’s clothes. Name Brand. Large & XL. Misc.
2 FAMILY YARD SALE
800 N. Main, Dodd City Sept. 6 & 7 Fri. & Sat. Miscellaneous Items.
NEED HELP?
Fannin County Septic System
Permits Environmental Development Diane Wilson 903-583-7495. http://www.co.fannin. tx.us/page/fannin. Environmental. Development
GUNS
GUNS FOR SALE
•Marlin Model 99-ML 22 Auto.
•Remington Field Master Model 572 22 Pump
•Browning Model BL-22
Lever Action-22
•Stevens Model 820B Pump 12 Gauge Poly Choke
•Glenfield Marlin Model 60 22 Auto.
•Remington Target Master Model 510 Bolt Action
•Winchester Model 370 Single Shot 12 Gauge Full Choke
•Harrington & Richardson Topper Model 158 12 Gauge Single Shot
•Daisy Model 21 Double Barrel BB Gun 1968-1972
•2-Daisy Model 881 Lever Action Pellet or BB
•Pellet Gun Made in China Break down Contact Danny @ 903-486-7978
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED Need Part-Time Mechanic’s Helper and Part-Time Landscape Helper. Call 903-814-8620
HOUSEKEEPING
THE CLEANING LADY Let me clean so you won’t have to. Very reasonable rates, great references! Years of experience. HAVE BROOM WILL TRAVEL! Call Mairi 903-815-1877
LEGAL NOTICE
1ST NOTICE OF STORED VEHICLE
As of 8-28-24 2:16pm
2017 Big Tex Demo Dump VIN:XXXX085858 $988.88
Rick’s Towing LLC 103 N Main St Bonham TX 75418 903 214 6552
License #0661117VSF www.tdlr.texas.gov
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.
PETS
GUARD DOGS FOR SALE
Born and raised on pasture. Bonded to cows, goats, sheep and chickens. 3 months old. $500 ea. Call or text 214-837-7692 - Rob
PUPPIES FOR SALE
Parents are Poodle/Shitzu. $300.00, Bonham. Available after August 28th. 415-876-8410
NEED HELP?
Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities
Fannin County Development Services Di Hopkins 903-449-4220 http://www.co.fannin. tx.us/page/fannin. developmentservices
The Dodd City Independent School District is accepting bids for the sale of a 2010 GMC Yukon. The vehicle has been used as the Dodd City ISD Police car. Lights and decals will be removed. Yukon can be seen in the parking lot at school. Any additional information needed may be obtained by contacting Bruce Mauppin at 903-583-7585 Ext.212. Bids may be mailed to Dodd City ISD at 602 North Main Street Dodd City, TX 75438, faxed to (903) 583-9545, or brought to the Administration Office. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Bids will be opened at the school board meeting on September 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm, at which time they will be evaluated in the best interest of the district.
Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) to Provide
Legal Services
Requests for Qualifications will be accepted for the following until September 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm local time (CDT), at which time all Requests will be acknowledged in the City Council Chambers located at 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas for:
“Legal Services”
Requests for Qualifications packets are available online by visiting the City of Bonham website at www. cityofbonham.org. Please direct any questions regarding this RFQ to:
9/3/24
City of Bonham
Heather Stockton, City Secretary 514 Chestnut Street Bonham, TX 75418
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
TDHCA HOME HRA
The City of Ladonia has applied for the Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance (HRA) Program through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Accordingly, the City of Ladonia seeks to contract with a qualified service provider for management services. Please electronically submit your proposals in .pdf format via email at city@cityofladonia.com OR submit your proposal to the address below on a thumb drive OR submit 3 copies of your proposal of services to the following address: Attn: Lisa Smith, City of Ladonia, P. O. Box 5, Ladonia, TX 75449. Proposals must be received by the City of Ladonia no later than 3:00pm on September 25, 2024 to be considered. The City of Ladonia reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals and may award one or more contracts to one or more service provider(s). Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. City of Ladonia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.
8/27/24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ruth Bennett, Deceased, were issued on August 27, 2024, in Cause No. PR-2024-13342, pending in the County Court-At-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Edward Hill.
8/27/24
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Edward Hill 11614 U.S. Highway 69 Whitewright, Texas 75491
DATED the 27th day of August 2024. /s/
FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Working knowledge of computer systems; exceptional ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and county employees; ability to write and speak effectively; Spanish/English bilingual preferred; be able to assist the judge throughout legal proceedings in the courtroom. This is an administrative position that requires high volumes of paperwork, filing, communications, and follow through. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, co-workers, judge, and supervisor. Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. Qualified to be bonded with Fannin County and become a Notary for the State of Texas. Salary $13.65 per hour with full benefits, 3% raise effective October 1, 2024 with salary increase $14.06 per hour.
Applications may be found online at www.co.fannin.tx.us and may be submitted to the J.P. #1 at:
JP#1 Office
Fannin County Courthouse 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr., Ste 109 Bonham Tx. 75418
9/3/24
Construction Advertisement and Invitation for Bids
9/3/24
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, September 12, 2024 at Dunaway, 118 McKinney St., Farmersville, Texas 75442. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Dunaway, 118 McKinney St., Farmersville, Texas 75442
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 of Trenton for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.
City of Trenton Rodney Alexander, Mayor of Trenton
27, 2024
903-227-8369, or 903-4862868.
App House Leveling & Foundation repair Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860.
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.”
PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 45+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958
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.
SOLO HANDYMAN & HONEY DO
SERVICES
Fannin County and surrounding area. Good honest work and fair pricing. Call Bryant Sanford: 903217-6327
STUMP GRINDIN’ Tree Trimming. Landscaping
Commercial & Residential Call William 903-718-1720.
8977 FM 898, Ector 4 bdr 2 bath
½ acre mature trees
Covered parking, covered front, back porches, all electric, no frig. New carpet, fresh paint. New appliances, granite countertops No indoor pets without non refundable dep
$2150 per month
$2150 dep Leave message or text 903-227-5874
FOR SALE
1208 Pecan St. Bonham TX Updated 3 bedrooms Gorgeous Stone counters Frig, W&D included! Huge Back Yard! $197,900. Call 214-478-8980
Buying homes As Is Since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979
