Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual I Love Bonham Valentine Shopping Spree; February 6th & 7th, 2026
the 7th, and winners will be drawn beginning at 5:00pm at Neigh-
bors Place Winery. All qualifying purchases must be made by 4:00pm on Saturday February 7th to be entered in the drawing. Raffle prizes could include retail items, memberships or services, or gift certificates, and are all provided by the shops on the spree. Each shop on the spree will provide a Valentine themed treat for Spree Shoppers only, and several locations will be hosting special events in con-
junction with the Valentine Shopping Spree: - Sweets, Hearts, & Sparkles at the Creative Arts Center - Bubbles, Besties, & Boutique Finds at B-Town Nutrition Don't miss out on this opportunity to shop around some new stores and support local business! Contact the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce with questions or to sign your business up to participate. No local storefront? Inquire today about a possible pairing with a local non-retail storefront! Locations limited. Kristi@ BonhamChamber.com or call 903-583-4811 SCAMMER ALERTBusiness registrations are accepted only by employees of the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce, Sam & Kristi. Do not register with or issue payment to any other individual through social media or other communications. If you have further questions, please reach out to Info@BonhamChamber.com or consult a member of our Board of Directors.
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of “bad roads” entered after February 28, 2026 will not be considered. •The “bad road” pictures shall be entered electronically. The date of the pictures will be verified by the judges. •If more than one contestant enters a picture of the same stretch of road, a drawing will be held to determine the winner. Judges: The judges will consist of at least one resident of each commissioner precinct. If multiple judges are selected from the precincts, each precinct shall be represented by the same number of judges. Send your picture to badroadcontest@gmail. com or mail to P.O.
Bill Carey’s Message To Fannin County Voters
our state representatives develop a plan to abolish Fannin County property taxes completely. Together we can stop the economic devastation that runaway county property taxes are having on our families and businesses.
The Fannin County Judge is the Chief Budget Officer for Fannin County. In my business life as a Real Estate Broker I have started and successfully managed two real estate companies. I have held two Security Licenses,
an Insurance License and been a Certified Tax Preparer. As your Fannin County Judge our Commissioners Court will know where every dollar earmarked for Fannin County comes from and we will know where every dollar is being spent. The Fannin County Judge is also the Emergency Management Director. As your Fannin County Judge I will have your safety and wellbeing be of paramount importance. One of my top priorities will be to have the Commissioners Court work together with our Office of Emergency Management, our Sheriff’s Department, our County Constables, our Justices of the Peace, our County Court at Law and our District Court to
Attention Fannin County Elected Officials
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Fannin County Witnesses to
By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Historical Commission
have Fannin County be a safe and drug free place to live and raise our families. The Fannin County Judge is also the Chief Executive Officer of Fannin County and as such presides over the Fannin County Commissioners Court. We will restore respect and decorum to the Commissioners Court and each other as elected officials and to the citizens we serve. The Fannin County Commissioners Court belongs to the citizens of Fannin County. I will work with our Commissioners to develop new and innovative ways to make our county roads drivable and be safe for our loved ones. We can do this using our Precinct road budgets and having our team finding new ideas, technologies and materials. As your County Judge I will promote our Fannin County way of life and preserve our Texas values as new
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Announcement From
Jim Simpson
I am as officially as I can WITHDRAWING FROM THE ELECTION.
My name will still appear on the ballot but I would appreciate you voting for someone else. When I first decided that I was going to run it was because I felt like Fannin County was headed in the Wrong Direction. Apparently others felt the same because we have ended up with 5 in the race. I have appreciated all the conversations I have had with folks around the county and I believe there are choices available on the ballot that can make that change.
I have spent many years building a successful real estate business and absolutely Love what I do every day. Thank you for those who have prayed for me and with me, I hope that never stops. I’m not saying this will never be in my future but at this time it just isn’t the right time for me and my family. If I had one thing I would ask of my beloved Fannin County friends and neighbors. Please use your right to Vote in every election, your vote counts.
Letter to the Editor
Our Letter to the Editor/Readers
Why Did You Vote for Trump?
Good question. Did you vote for Trump because he is gracious, engaging, personable, likeable, inclusive? The answer is “no.” You voted for Trump because you expected him to stand firm against the “business as usual” politics that is firmly entrenched in our federal bureaucracy. You voted for Trump because you expected him to put America first. You voted for Trump because his values more closely mirror your values. You trusted Trump to push back on the forces that are destroying our country. You voted for Trump because he won’t “go
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along to get along.” Trump did not need the job. He did not seek the presidency to be someone. He ran to do something… to do something good. How does Trump’s example affect the way Fannin County voters should approach our local primary elections? I will support and vote for candidates whom I believe are qualified, honest, trustworthy, and have a demonstrated history of putting Fannin County first, through their service to the county. I value substance over style...transparency above turning a blind eye to nefarious activity. I value willingness to tackle the hard issues, not just the easy ones. I value action and accomplish-
ments above engaging and likeable personalities. What are your values? Do you value relatives, friendships, “feel good” candidates, or do you value candidates who will be fair, honest, and have the qualifications to perform the duties of the office of which they are seeking? Join me in voting for candidates who stand firm on difficult issues. We all like our friends, but do they possess the ability to make these hard decisions, or will they just be a friendly face in office? Something to ponder before you hit the election booth.
Taryn Nejtek
2026 Election Information
March 3, 2026 Primary Election
Early Voting February 17-27
Last day to Register to Vote –Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Last day to Receive Application for Ballot by Mail – Friday, February 20, 2026
Last day to Receive Federal Postcard Application – Friday, February 20, 2026
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dish that combines toasted English muffins with layers of cheese, mushrooms, and asparagus. It makes brunch a breeze!
onion, finely chopped
mustard powder ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
mushrooms, red pepper, and onion. Whisk milk, eggs, salt, mustard powder, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over muffins and vegetables. Cover the dish and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. The next day, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes. Spread remaining cheese over the top.
2 tsp. butter, or as needed 1¾ c. sliced Cremini mushrooms 5 English muffins, split and toasted 2 c. grated Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces ½ c. chopped red bell pepper
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until beginning to brown and most of their liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Arrange eight muffin halves, cut-side up, in the bottom of the dish. Tear remaining muffins into smaller pieces and use to fill any open spaces. Sprinkle with ½ of the cheese, then top with asparagus pieces,
Preheat oven to 375° and bake casserole until a knife inserted near the edge comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares. If you would like to add a cup of cooked diced ham or cooked sausage, that is also good. This would be a good one for Easter! ENJOY!!!
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Texas Game Warden Field Notes
Hook, Line, and Felony
On Aug. 2, Amarillo District Game Wardens were patrolling Southeast Park Lake in Randall County when they observed a man fishing from a dock. As they approached, the man and his female companion quickly
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attempted to leave the area. When questioned, the man admitted he didn’t have a fishing license. While running his information through dispatch, wardens learned the man had a felony parole violation warrant. They arrested him without incident and transported him to the Randall County Jail. After the man was booked into jail, wardens returned to their patrol truck and checked the passenger seat where the man had been sitting. One of the wardens discovered three plastic baggies that had been stuffed into the lower portion of the seat, containing approximately 20 grams of a crystal substance that appeared to be methamphetamine. Upon questioning the man, he admitted to having previously used methamphetamine but claimed his girlfriend had placed them in his possession. The man was charged with possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence in addition to the parole violation.
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Looking Down the Road
By Newt Cunningham, Fannin County Judge
Is our current system of maintaining County Roads working? What is your opinion? It is important to note that Fannin County Citizens have a choice as to how their county roads and bridges are managed and maintained. They can exercise this choice in a county wide election. To accomplish this, it is necessary that a sufficient number of Citizens sign a petition requesting that a proposition be placed on the ballot to adopt a County Road System in Fannin County. Those Citizens signing the petition must be registered qualified voters. The number of signatures required is at least 10 percent of the number of votes received in the County by all the candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial election. (See Texas Transportation Code Subchapter D Section 252.301.) Based on the November 2022 election this equates to approximately 1,200 signatures. The process of collecting signatures will begin in the next few weeks. If enough signatures are collected, the Commissioners Court is required to place the proposition on the ballot in November. The electorate, our Citizens, will be free to vote on the proposition. It is important that before voting they consider all the facts.
Each county in Texas has a system in place to manage and maintain its county roads and bridges. Our current system is a Precinct System where road maintenance, equipment and personnel are managed separately by individual county commissioners for each of our four county precincts. Again, the question remains, has this system worked? A County Road System is a centralized form of road maintenance. Under a County Road System, a single qualified individual would be hired by the County Commissioners Court to administer the System. That individual would report and be responsible to the Commissioners Court. The Commissioners Court would set policies and procedures, as well as decide which interlocal agreements to enter into with other government entities.
Once on the ballot, our Citizens will have the opportunity to vote for or against adopting a County Road System. The choice would be made at that time. Arguments can be made for and against voting for its adoption. If a County Road System is adopted, our four Commissioners would be freed up from doing the road work themselves and would have an opportunity to focus on other issues important to our Citizens. When properly administered, a County Road System will arguably be more efficient than our current Precinct System. The pooling of resources will allow for the prioritization of repairs in a fair and equitable fashion. Exercise your right to vote.
Friday 01/30/26 -Four Cheese Ziti, Green Beans with Onions, Diced Beets Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit, Milk
210 E. 6th St., Bonham, TX • Phone 903-583-8573
Courthouse: Vindication and Failure
By Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation recently entered an Agreed Order finding that electrical work on our renovated County Courthouse was not done according to Code. The Order was entered in Case Number ELC202300180068, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation vs. CEC Facilities Group LLC, dated January 6, 2026. It was Ordered that CEC would pay an administrative penalty of $6,750 for the violation, along with a (1) one-year probated suspension, and complete eight (8) hours of continuing education instruction from an approved provider and supply the Department with a certificate of completion within sixty (60) days of the date of the signed Agreed Order, that henceforth CEC is to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations administered by the Department.
An investigation was conducted by the Department at my request. It had been brought to my attention approximately three years ago that the Courthouse had numerous construction issues, including major problems with its electrical system. One of our Commissioners informed me that there were no problems and that as we had moved in, we could not complain. Being an attorney, I knew differently.
Over the next year, I continued asking questions and was disturbed by what I learned. Contractors denied that anything was wrong with the construction. At least one sitting Commissioner was supportive of the contractors. I sought outside help in assessing the condition of the Courthouse. I was assisted by a local master electrician, and several other experts including an architect who informed me that we had definite construction problems. When the electrical contractor CEC Facilities Group LLC was confronted, threatened with a civil lawsuit, and the Department of Licensing and Regulation was brought in, CEC conceded that there were problems and agreed to make things right. CEC stated that it was “extremely disappointed in the work done by our project team, which does not in any way satisfy or reflect CEC’s expectations as to quality.”
Around that time, I became aware that criminal investigations were underway at both the federal and local levels. CEC and other contractors committed to and began correcting construction flaws. To receive the remaining $600,000 of the 5 million dollars in grant funds, we were required to acknowledge that the project was complete. Obviously, this would have interfered with any criminal prosecution and affect the County’s rights to compensation for faulty construction. The Texas Historical Commission was made aware of the situation, and they agreed that we would receive the remaining $600,000 in grant funds once repairs were satisfactorily completed. Again, to receive those monies we would have to acknowledge that the Courthouse was complete. Obviously, this was not the case.
I worked with the then Fannin County District Attorney Richard Glaser to take depositions in preparation for bringing civil actions against a number of parties. We obtained a commitment from a Dallas AV rated civil attorney to handle the matter on a contingency fee basis. (No attorney’s fees owed unless a recovery was made). The Commissioners Court at the time was supportive of these efforts. Thousands if not millions of dollars were at stake.
On January 1, 2025, two new commissioners came into office. They sided with the Commissioner who had claimed nothing was wrong with the Courthouse. “It’s an Old Building.” Instead of waiting for repairs to be completed, our new Commissioners Court voted, against my strong objections, not to have the Courthouse inspected, not to proceed with civil litigation, and to certify to the Texas Historical Commission that the Courthouse project was complete. I believe this resulted in the County being stuck with a mess.
Unbelievably, CEC did not have to complete promised repairs, and was paid an additional $96,858.11 by the County on November 18, 2025 and no real inspection of the Courthouse was conducted. The County, in my opinion, is now effectively precluded from making any sort of recovery. Obviously, I have been frustrated. Where do We, the Citizens of Fannin County, find ourselves? The Truth will come out!
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This week’s devotion comes from 2 Corinthians 10:14-16. We are all called to spread the gospel whenever and wherever we can. Whether it’s in our own neighborhood, our job, the grocery store, or even a foreign country, it is still a mission field. It does not matter how eloquently we may speak, if we only sow the seed, even if it is not well-received, then our efforts will not be in vain. The Lord can use that seed that we sow on a great and mighty way. I am reminded of a concert that I watch from time to time by a quartet called Perfect Heart from 1998. When their tenor singer, Garry Shepherd, gave his testimony, he said something that has stuck out in my mind, and has stayed with me
all these years. He said, “We don’t come to the Kingdom of God by accident. Somebody has helped us get there. Somebody has touched Heaven on our behalf.” That person for him was his grandmother. That person for me was Bro. Charles McClure. I remember him from when he came to do our VBS every year when I was a child. I went to the altar that night, and I went with Bro. Sam Newton to the children’s wing, and he led me to the Lord. He showed me the gospel that night, and that is what we are called to do for those who are lost. If we just sow the seed, the Lord will bless our efforts.
In 1886, James McGranahan wrote this classic hymn that comes from the message of the Great Commission.
“Far, far away, in death and darkness dwelling, Millions of souls forever may be lost; Who, who will go, salvation’s story telling, Looking to Jesus, heeding not the cost?
“See o’er the world wide open doors inviting, Soldiers of Christ, arise and enter in!
Christians, awake! your forces all uniting, Send forth the gospel, break the chains of sin.”
“All power is given unto Me, All power is given unto Me, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel, And lo, I am with you alway.”
Bro. Josh Stevenson
As For Me and My House
Calvary Baptist Church Bonham, Texas
I am so thankful to have grown up in a Christian home. I did have a drug problem in that my parents “drug” me to church every time the doors were open. In fact, we were the ones that unlocked those very doors before the services and locked them after everyone else had left.
I have memories from my early childhood of singing the old hymn, “God, give Us Christian Homes.” When I was 19, I took a
group of youth from the church to a concert held by a very popular Gospel group called, “The Cruse Family.” As I watched that precious family sing, I thought to myself, “God, I want to have a family like that.” In fact, I remember very well the last song of the concert was “As For Me and My House.” It was based on Joshua 24:15, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” That moment I made that commitment. Shortly after that, I met a precious
young lady named Lissa. We have now been married for 42 years. Over the door of every home in which we have lived, there has been a sign that reads, “AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE WE WILL SERVE THE LORD.” If you haven’t done so, would you make that same commitment now to the Lord?
For His Glory, Lyn and Lissa
You Never Mentioned Him To Me!
By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
We often sing this song, but do we take it to heart? Each week begins with Sunday, the day of worship. It is the perfect opportunity to invite that dear relative, friend or neighbor. How much do you love this person? Would you try to lead them to Christ even if the relationship with them may be harmed? Who wants to stand up on the judgement day next to your friend and hear them say “You never mentioned Him to me!”? Jesus tells us to go into all the world teaching the gospel. Matthew 28:19-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 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.”
Yes, we support missionaries in foreign lands. We support our local preachers to proclaim the gospel. But, have we walked next door and invited our neighbors? We all know of someone we have not spoken to about Jesus.
“Religion” is sometimes a difficult subject to get into. People have their own feelings about it and often think it’s too personal for discussion. We should be respectful of other’s feeling; however, we should never be ashamed or reluctant to invite anyone to hear the Gospel. Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth;”
Each Sunday is also a time when we can encourage members who have left the church to come unto repentance. For
we know there is rejoicing in heaven when one repents and comes back to the fold.
Luke 15:4-7 “ What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”
Let us all be doers of the word and not hears only; teaching and living God’s word.
Justified Freely by God’s Grace
by Wil Pounds
Grace, how sweet the sound to our sinful hearts!
The Bible teaches that we are saved by the free sovereign grace of God in Jesus Christ. Neither will the grace of God ever be withheld, nor will it be lessened because of anything we have done, or will do. There is no more majestic word than “grace.” It means unmerited favor or kindness shown to a person who is utterly undeserving. In fact, it is a free gift given to us who deserve the exact opposite. It is given to us sinners who are without hope and without God in the world.
Grace is never set in the context of any supposed merit of our own, but always on the basis of Romans 1:18-3:20 which describes our utter ruin in sin. Grace must always be approached with that reality of personal sin in mind. Without the deep conviction of the Holy Spirit we do not understand our need for God’s saving grace. We are saved by unmerited grace (Eph. 2:8-9). Saving grace of God is a gift that is received only through faith in Jesus, apart from any human merit. We do not deserve
grace, for if we did it would not be grace. The only thing we deserve is the full outpouring of God’s just wrath upon us for eternity. If it is not apart from good works and human merit, it is not saving grace because God does not owe us anything. Grace has a marvelous way of humbling us, and as sinners we hate being humbled. God cannot offer to do less in grace for one who is sinful than He would have done had that one been less sinful. Because we are all sinners that puts us all on the same level morally. Grace is never an exercise by God used to make up what may be lacking in the life and character of a sinner. There is nothing that can be made up. If salvation was based on legalism, much sinfulness would call for much grace, and little sinfulness would call for little grace. However, because of the atoning death of Christ the sin question has been set aside forever and an equal exercise of grace is extended to all sinners who believe. It never falls short of being the matchless measureless marvelous saving grace of God. The grace of God could never be increased because it is the expression of His infinite
love. He is infinitely holy in character. All His attributes are perfect. Therefore, it could not be diminished because every limitation that human sin might impose on the action of a righteous God has, through the propitiation of the cross, been turned away forever.
Grace is found in God through the saving work of Christ on the cross. That is why John Newton could express it so beautifully, “Amazing grace—how sweet the sound— that saved a wretch like me!”
Anything else is not grace. Saving grace teaches us that salvation is apart from any human merit of any kind.
Have you opened your heart and responded to God’s free grace? There is no sin you have ever committed too great to cause God to turn away from you, or too lessen the abundance of the grace He freely gives to sinners who will trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior.
The apostle Paul was a great sinner who experienced the grace of God and declared, “But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound” (Rom. 5:20).
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Fannin County
Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777
Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7038
Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413
Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061
Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road 903-583-1671
Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288
Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910
Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124
Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 N. of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750
Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488
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
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
Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802
New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas
Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476
Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377
Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546
Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141
Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377
Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727
Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388
Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386
Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987
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
Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734
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
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412
James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155
5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508 McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455 Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146
Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870
St. Paul CME Church 801 E. 6th St. Bonham, TX 75418 903-864-8768
Virginia Point United Methodist Church 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX
OBITUARIES
It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home.
Sheila Faye Campbell
Sheila Faye Campbell passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on August 11, 1950, in McKinney, Texas, to Cecil and Fronia Campbell. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX 75418.
Throughout her life, Sheila embraced a diverse career, which included working at Resistol Hats in Garland, Texas, as well as being a beautician, waitress, and her last job was being truck driver.
Sheila found joy in a range of hobbies and interests. She had a passion for gardening, antiques, and refinishing furniture, showcasing her talent through her love of drawing with charcoal. Of all her hobbies, dancing was her favorite. She was known to have dinner on the stove while she twirled around the kitchen.
She is survived by her loving family: her sisters, Linda Padilla (Mark) of Bonham, Texas, and Donna Fore of Reno, Texas; her brother, Clifford Campbell (Candace) of Colleyville, Texas; her daughter, Casey Fisher; her grandchildren, Cody Shipp (Bridgette), Courtney Butner, Titus Ford; numerous great-grandchildren including Travis Jacobs, Tyson Jacobs, Kaylia Butner and Alec Shipp; and a host of nieces and nephews who cherished her deeply.
Sheila joins her deceased family in eternal rest, including her father, Cecil A. Campbell, her mother, Fronia M. (Daniels) Campbell, her sister, Betty Ann Gilbert, her brother, Thomas A. Campbell, and her son, Allen Ray Shipp. She will also be reunited with her grandsons, Zachary Hodge and Noah Ford, and her niece, Phyllis Weston, as well as another niece, Jennifer Gammons. A Celebration of Life in honor of Sheila will be held on February 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Living Word Church of God, located at 699 U.S. 82, Bonham, TX 75418.
Nelda Ruth Nelson
Nelda Ruth Nelson (Wilson) passed from this life to her heavenly reward on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Nelda was born on November 14, 1942, in Ivanhoe, Texas to Doyle and Ruthie Fay (Adamson) Wilson. She attended North Fannin Schools and graduated as the Valedictorian of her class in 1961.
She married Larry Neil Nelson in March of 1962, and they welcomed their only child, Tamra, in 1966. Larry and Nelda were married, just shy of 64 years, but they had also courted for three years during high school.
Nelda pursued a career in banking. She served a variety of banks in Bonham, Garland, Grand Prairie, Mexia, and Palestine and was proud to be a loan officer and bank vice president upon her retirement.
Nelda was a preacher’s kid and accepted Christ at a young age. She accompanied her parents and her baby sister, Kathryn across northeast Texas to serve at a variety of churches and revivals. Her strong faith and daily discipline of Bible study carried her through a sixteen-year battle with multiple myeloma and many other chronic health issues.
Nelda was a talented homemaker and always had a beautiful home decorated with drapes that she made herself. She made the best pies, and dessert was never missing at any meal. She painted, played the piano, balanced her checkbook to the penny, and enjoyed a good Sharon Young clothing sale every chance she got. She and Larry both enjoyed gardening and she always had a beautiful garden and yard. She will most definitely enjoy her mansion in glory!
Nelda leaves behind her family, husband Larry, sister Kathryn Edwards (Ray), daughter Tamra Walker, granddaughters Landry Walker Henthorne (Colin), and Chaney Rae Walker, and great granddaughter, Lucy Ruth Henthorne. She has three surviving sisters in law, numerous nieces, and nephews and a church family at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church who will all miss her fellowship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruthie Fay and Doyle Wilson. The family kindly requests that donations made in memory of Nelda go to the Cancer Society at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church, Allen, Texas, www.cottonwoodcreek.org or a charity of your choice.
Nelda requested a graveside service only, but due to expected temperatures in North Texas this week, her service was held at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, TX on Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00 am with Pastor Cody Nelson officiating. To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
Gene Kathryn Johnson
Gene Kathryn Johnson, age 79, of Paris, Texas passed away January 17, 2026, at Honey Grove Nursing Center. A Graveside Memorial was held at 2 P.M., Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Evergreen Cemetery, where Gene was laid to rest beside her late husband and love of her life, Michael Collins Johnson. Brother Kevin Towery officiated the Memorial Service. Pallbearers were, Scottie Bryant, Preston Booker, Austin Booker, Kevin Cole, Curtis Carter. Honorary Pallbearers were Brett Johnson, Chad Johnson, and Ethan Armstrong. Gene Kathryn was born in Lamar County, August 28, 1947, to Elmer Eugene and Grace Kathryn Cole of Honey Grove, Texas. She Graduated from East Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree. She spent 38 years teaching English and Spanish at North Lamar Junior High. She was an Editor for the Paris News and a Published Writer. Gene married Mike Johnson August 2, 1986, in Paris, Texas. She and Mike attended the First Baptist Church, Paris, Texas.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children, Johnny Eugene of Seattle Washington, Sabrina Bryant and her husband Scottie of Honey Grove, Texas, Andrea Armstrong of Paris, Texas, Adrian and wife, Anela of Honey Grove, Texas, stepsons, Chad and wife Alexis of Forney, Texas and Brett and wife Kimberly of Dallas, Texas. Gene is survived by 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Paul Cole and Richard Cole, as well as many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Eugene and Grace Kathryn Cole, brother, Randall Cole, and her grandson Cody Booker.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence please visit, www.coopersorrells.com
Dennis Paul Clark
Dennis Paul Clark, 73, passed away on January 16, 2026, at Beacon Hill in Denison, Texas. Dennis was born on June 10, 1952, in Honey Grove, Texas, to William Glenn Clark and Era Jo Jackson Clark.
Dennis earned a master’s degree and dedicated many years of faithful service as an IRS Appeals Officer, receiving several achievement awards throughout his career. His commitment to service extended beyond his profession. A longtime member of both Honey Grove Baptist Church and Shiloh Baptist Church in Mesquite, Dennis lived out his faith through service, music, and community involvement.
A passionate musician and gifted singer, Dennis traveled the world with the Shiloh Baptist Choir, sharing his love of music with audiences near and far. Among his most cherished honors was the opportunity to perform for Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Dennis also loved traveling and embraced every opportunity to create lasting memories. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Glenn and Era Jo Clark.
Dennis is survived by his brothers, Ronnie (Diana) Clark of Garland; Bryan (Norma Jean) Clark of Merit, Texas; and Jeff (Kathy) Clark of Honey Grove. He is also survived by his nephews, Dustin (Anna) Clark of Garland, Texas; Brandon (Melissa) Clark of Gig Harbor, Washington; and Cody (Brionne) Clark of Brock, Texas; his niece, Megan (Rudolph) Garrison of Leander, Texas; a host of great-nieces and greatnephews; and a multitude of extended family members. Family was of utmost importance to Dennis, and he held those relationships close to his heart.
A memorial service celebrating Dennis’s life was held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM, Rev Rodney Stanford officiated. To share a memory or leave an online condolence, please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
Betty Elwanda Lewis
Betty Elwanda Lewis, a beloved figure in the Bonham community, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on August 21, 1933, in Savoy, Texas, Betty dedicated her life to service, both in her professional career and personal relationships. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
Betty will be fondly remembered for her 32 years of dedicated service as the school secretary for Bonham Independent School District. Her unwavering commitment to education and her nurturing demeanor left a lasting impact on students and staff alike, fostering an environment of warmth and support.
In addition to her successful career, Betty was a loving mother and a faithful friend. She was deeply devoted to her faith and cherished moments spent in the company of her friends, often enjoying delightful luncheons together.
Betty was an avid player of dominoes, a pastime that brought joy and camaraderie to her social gatherings. Her vibrant personality and strong connections with those around her created an atmosphere of love and friendship that will be deeply missed.
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Betty’s life was honored with a series of services at Boyd Baptist Church, located at 3707 S. State Hwy 78, Bonham, Texas on January 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. A graveside service followed at Willow Wild Cemetery, 1220 W. 7th St., Bonham, Texas, starting at 3:30 PM.
Betty Elwanda Lewis leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness, and her spirit will continue to inspire all who had the privilege to know her. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Thomas Lewis Jr., and her parents, Loy and Thelma McGuire, brothers, Wayne McGuire, Ray McGuire, and Gene McGuire. Betty is survived by, daughters, Karen Chesser (Glen), Tina Ivey (Bruce), Carmen Taylor (Jeff), Jeff Chesser (Julie), Nik Chesser (Melanie), Jordan Ivey, Hunter Ivey, sister, Brenda Canada and son, Zack Canada, greatgrandchildren, Alexis Stupar (Chris), Drake Taylor, Wyatt Chesser, Myles Chesser, greatgreat- grandchildren, Olivia Chesser, Audri Stupar, along with many nieces and nephews.
AUTOMOBILES
FOR SALE
2005 Ford F250 Super Duty
301,000 miles, 4 Wheel Drive Diesel Second Owner, owned for the last 14 years. 5th Wheel Hitch, 50 gal. Inbed Auxiliary Fuel Tank and Tool Box. Maintenance records available. Never in an accident.
$8500 903-227-6316
CAREGIVERS
I’M A CAREGIVER:
Reliable, punctual with 20 years experience. I can provide many references upon request and pass background check. I have compassion and respect while giving the best personal and medical care. Call 580-453-1612 and talk to Gina Jones who is local in Fannin County.
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED
Need Part-Time Welder and Part-Time Landscape Helper. Call 903-814-8620
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 903-583-3597
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Dodd City 903-486-7164
MISCELLANEOUS
A PAW UP
Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.
FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES:
Clothes Closet Valley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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.”
HANDY ANDY
VENTURES,LLC Drywall Repairs, Painting, Carpentry, Remodeling. No Job Too Small. 40 yrs. Experience. References. Call 352-208-8832
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. Firewood! Call Jose Vazquez at 903-2275898.
GARDEN TILLING
Call for pricing & appointment. 817-999-4140
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
FLEX BASE
6 Yards Flex Base: $350
1-½” Crusher Run: $400
PeaGravel: $450
FREE Delivery in Fannin County!
Also available: Mulch & other landscape materials. After hours and weekend deliveries available. Call for details! 469-585-9167
App House Leveling & Foundation repair Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860
REAL ESTATE
PINE RUN APARTMENTS
Now taking applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903-378-7146
OFFICES FOR RENT: 520 S. Center
Bonham, TX 75418
2 offices, bathroom & storage area, Plenty of parking space. $750 per month. (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108.
3 BEDROOM + 1 BATH HOUSE - HONEY GROVE
All-electric with 1-bay parking garage. Includes small storage w/ concrete floor and secure double deadbolt locking door. Rent: $1,200/month Deposit: $500. Located at East Commerce & South 14th Street. Text for more info: 903-227-6133
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Buying homes As Is Since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979
TRANSPORTATION NEEDED
NEED TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK Transportation needed 7 days a week. From Bonham at 3:30 pm to Lannius. From Lannius at 8:00 am back to Bonham. Please call 903-487-8480
Are you in the Buffer
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) I followed a diet but it didn’t follow me back, so I unfollowed it
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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR TPDES PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER RENEWAL
PERMIT NO. WQ0013584001
APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. City of Bailey, P.O Box 159, Bailey, Texas 75413, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal of Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0013584001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 26,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on September 30, 2025.
The facility is located 3,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market road 816 and State Highway 11, in Fannin County, Texas 75413. The treated effluent is discharged via pipe to an unnamed tributary of Loring Creek, thence to Loring Creek, thence to Spring Creek, thence to Upper South Sulphur River in Segment No. 0306 of the Sulphur River Basin. The unclassified receiving water uses are minimal aquatic life use for the unnamed tributary of Loring Creek and limited aquatic life use for Loring Creek. The designated uses for Segment No. 0306 are primary contact recreation and intermediate aquatic life use. All determinations are preliminary and subject to additional review and/or revisions. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-96.166666,33.423611&level=18
The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director’s preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Bailey City Hall, Foyer, 103 North Main Street, Bailey, in Fannin County, Texas. The application and associated notices are available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court.
TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period; and the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.
Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/ or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.
All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq. texas.gov/goto/comment within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq. texas.gov/goto/comment, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Any personal information you submit to the TCEQ will become part of the agency’s record; this includes email addresses. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from City of Bailey at the address stated above or by calling Ms. Brittany Hibdon, City Secretary, at 903-583-6111.
Issuance Date: January 20, 2026
The Fannin County Leader
Deadline is Thursdays @ Noon
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LEGAL NOTICE
Texoma Housing Partners is accepting sealed bids for the construction of 3 concrete ramps and new sidewalks on property located in Honey Grove, Texas. For bid specifications or any questions, please email Weston Bush at wbush@texomahousing.org. Bids must be received by 5:00 PM on February 12, 2026, at 814 W. 16th Bonham, Tx 75418.
CodeRED Weather Warning is a unique service that automatically notifies citizens in the path of severe weather just moments after a warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. This limited CodeRED Weather Warning subscription is available to you at no direct cost. To receive these notifications go to: www.co.fannin.tx.us Look for CodeRED on the left side navigation.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY CHRISTINE TREYBIG, DECEASED
1/27/26
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Jerry Christine Treybig, Deceased, were granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of September, 2025, by the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, in Cause No. PR-2025-13454. All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same to Gerald L. Wright, Executor, within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. My name and address is: Gerald L. Wright, 409 E. Ayers Street, Frankston, TX 75763, Independent Executor of the Estate of Jerry Christine Treybig, Deceased, Cause No. PR-2025-13454.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS PUBLIC PROPERTY FINANCE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION, SERIES 2026 IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,350,000 TO FUND THE ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT; LEVYING AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR PAYMENT OF SAID OBLIGATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT
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The City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas will consider approval or rejection of the ordinance represented by the caption printed above on first and final reading following a public hearing on the ordinance. Public hearing will be at a meeting of the City Council on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut. Heather Stockton, City Secretary
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Municipal Court for the City of Bonham, Texas will conduct a Public Hearing to consider notices of violation and notices to abate, repair and/or demolish for the following properties:
• 1304 N Cedar, Bonham, TX 75418 (Property ID# R000092515)
The public hearing has been set for February 19, 2026, at 301 E 5th Street, Bonham, TX 75418 at 9:00 a.m., where owners, lienholders or mortgagees will be required to submit proof of the scope of any work that may be required to comply with the City’s Ordinances and the time it will take to reasonably perform the work. Ross Altobelli, Director of Community Development.
CONSTRUCTION
ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS
The City of Windom will receive bids for Bois D’Arc, Wood, 1st, and 2nd Street Rehabilitation until 3:00 p.m. on February 12, 2026, at Windom City Hall, 406 Main Street, Windom, TX 75492 where bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids are invited for several unit price items of work, including approximately 3,692 SY of HMAC, 4,314 LF of ditch grading, and related appurtenances.
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Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at the following places:
Contract Documents are available for free download at www.civcastusa.com
It is the responsibility of the BIDDER to contact Hayter Engineering to be placed on a planholder’s list to ensure that the BIDDER is notified of any potential addenda for the project.
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 Windom or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.
The project to be constructed will be financed with assistance from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and is subject to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Department of Labor 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/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, and Women Business Enterprises, and Historically Underutilized Business firms are encouraged to submit bids.
Any contract(s) awarded under the Ad for Bids is/are subject to the Buy America Build America Act (BABA), section 70914 of Public Law No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52.
The City of Windom reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by City of Windom for a period not to exceed 90 calendar 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 Windom Liena Fox, Mayor January 20, 2026 & January 27, 2026
March Matters Launches Nonpartisan Effort to Increase Texas Primary Turnout
March Matters Launches Nonpartisan Effort to Increase Texas Primary Turnout
Free communications toolkit helps businesses, nonprofits, media and community groups encourage Texas to vote in March
Jan. 20, 2026 AUSTIN, Texas — With just six weeks until the March 3 primary election, a new statewide effort is working to help more Texans take part in the election that decides most state leadership races.
March Matters has launched a nonpartisan communications campaign offering free, ready-to-use tools for businesses, nonprofits, chambers, faith organizations, and community groups to encourage voter participation.
The goal is ambitious but straightforward: increase Texas primary turnout by 250,000 voters this year and by one million over the next decade.
Texas continues to rank near the bottom nationally in voter participation, despite being the fastest-growing state and the eighth-largest economy in the world. In 2024, fewer than 14 percent of Texas’ voting-age population participated in the primary election. In 2022, 146 of 150 Texas House races were effectively decided in March rather than November, due to districts heavily leaning toward one party or the other.
Why March Matters in Texas
A March Matters analysis of Texas election data highlights why a campaign to encourage more Texans to vote in the March primary is so important:
● Texas ranks among the lowest states nationally in voter turnout.
● Only 14% of Texas’ voting-age population voted in the 2024 primary election.
● In 2022, 146 of 150 Texas House races were effectively decided in March, not November.
● In 2024, Texans age 50 and older made up roughly one-third of the population, but accounted for more than 80% of primary voters.
Sources for the data: Texas Secretary of State, Ryan Data and Texas Tribune
“This campaign exists because the future of Texas is too important to leave to a tiny fraction of voters,” said Marjorie Clifton, March Matters co-founder. “Millions of registered Texas voters are busy and often unaware that March, not November, is when the real decisions are made. We want to make it easy for any business or organization to remind people of that simple truth.”
To support organizations across the state, March Matters rebuilt its entire toolkit based on employer and association feedback. Available at MarchMatters.org, the free toolkit includes weekly emails, Canva graphics, intranet content, social media posts, and simple explainers on how primary elections work. The materials are modeled after successful national engagement efforts like Giving Tuesday.
“We built March Matters around a simple truth: Texans are far more likely to act when information comes from organizations and people they already trust,” said Deirdre Walsh, IGC Institute founder and March Matters co-founder. “We designed the March Matters Toolkit to make it simple for busy business and community leaders to share vetted, nonpartisan resources with their networks, so more people participate in the March primary elections.”
The launch of March Matters is timed to give organizations, businesses and media outlets several weeks to prepare messages in advance of early voting, which begins February 17. March Matters will also serve as a connector across Texas, gathering and sharing nonpartisan voter
engagement efforts organized by chambers, civic groups, employers, and community organizations.
“If we want a strong future for Texas, with a competitive workforce, healthy communities, and a stable economy, participation in the March primary is essential,” said Merrill Davis, March Matters co-founder. “Chambers, employers, and media organizations are uniquely positioned to move the needle. March Matters gives them free tools that help remind Texans that voting in March is when their voice truly counts.”
The initiative is supported by philanthropy and civic partners, including the IGC
Institute and Texas Impact, and is not funded by political parties, candidates, or PACs.
The campaign's organizers note that Texas is growing rapidly and that decisions made in this primary will shape the next decade and beyond.
“March Matters will be a game-changer for churches and other local faith groups that are committed to voter turnout but worry about crossing legal lines—our resources are thoroughly vetted and reliable, so faith communities can use them with confidence,” said Texas Impact Executive Director Bee Moorhead.
“Texas is full of people who
care deeply about their communities, yet our voting numbers don’t reflect that spirit,” said Renee Lafair, March Matters co-founder. “This
campaign is about one simple message: your voice matters. And March is when it really counts.”
Businesses, chambers, asso-
ciations, faith communities, and individuals are encouraged to sign up, download the free toolkit, and share reminders with their networks.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS, ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BONHAM TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2026; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE; PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BONHAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ELECTION SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH THE FANNIN COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas will consider approval or rejection of the ordinance represented by the caption printed above on first and final reading following a public hearing on the ordinance. Public hearing will be at a meeting of the City Council on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut. Heather Stockton, City Secretary
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Story and photos by Rich
Hilliard
Graduation last spring took away five seniors who provided the core of Savoy's resurgence in girls' basketball the last few years.
Having a lack of eligible varsity players this campaign could have derailed the necessary rebuild -- or reload -- this ensuing season of the Lady Cardinals.
But playing with whom they have available, Savoy soldiers on this season as a jayvee girls team, while still playing its scheduled varsity district games.
Though any district wins on court will be recorded afterwards as forfeit losses in the district standings -- and a fourth consecutive postseason will not happen -- the Lady Cardinals still vie this winter against 19-1A opponents under head coach Brian Baccus.
Savoy suited up only five players on Jan. 13 during a 45-21 on-court win over visiting Fannindel during district action.
Sophomore Addy Hernandez, a second-team all-district recipient last year, and junior Chelsea Glover, who helped Dodd City in 2024 reach the Region III-1A final, lead the quintet.
SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS
Leonard Tigers contending for 11-3A basketball title in 2026
By Rich Hilliard
Leonard continues
a contender this season for the District 11-3A boys' basketball title. The Tigers' successful season has them at the district play midpoint atop 11-3A.
Leonard vies this season for its first district title in boys' basketball since 2022 and thirdstraight postseason trip.
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Trenton softball's Dudley starting college days this month at SOSU
Former Trenton softball
standout Emma Dudley will end January by starting her collegiate career. The 5-5 true freshman utility player will begin her days with Southeastern Oklahoma State University with games Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Conroe, Texas, in the DII First Pitch Invitational. Games against Angelo State University at 11 a.m. and St. Mary's University at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, will start the event. Dudley will don jersey No. 3 for SOSU.
District 21-1A
By Rich Hilliard
Dodd City senior Addison Weeks has been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Super Elite Class 1A volleyball team for the 2025-26 athletics year. Her selection equated one of 12 spots on the 1A team -- four other of which went to players from State champion Blum. It took the eventual 1A titlist to stop Dodd City this fall. The Lady
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Savoy freshman Clover Meadows (5) focuses on her free throw attempt on Jan. 13 during District 19-1A girls' basketball in Savoy.
Savoy head girls' basketball coach Brian Baccus discusses strategy last season with the Lady Cardinals on Jan. 3, 2025, during District 19-1A girls' basketball in Dodd City.
Savoy sophomore Addy Hernandez (2) stays focused on the basket despite the defensive effort of Fannindel's Zabryia Lawrence (00), as Lady Falcon Justice Allen-Sims watches on Jan. 13 during District 19-1A girls' basketball in Savoy.
Savoy freshman Libby Hill (11)
grabs a rebound on Jan. 9 during District 19-1A girls' basketball in Savoy.
Chelsea Glover (10), Emma Reynolds (3), Libby Hill (11) and Addy Hernandez (2) listen to Savoy head girls' basketball coach Brian Baccus (left of Hernandez) on Jan. 13 during District 19-1A girls' basketball in Savoy.
Savoy sophomore Emma Reynolds (3) brings the ball up court on Jan. 13 during District 19-1A girls' basketball in Savoy, followed by Fannindel's Zaviana Judkins (1).
Savoy junior Chelsea Glover works to keep possession of the ball despite the defensive effort of Dodd City's Carla Medina on Jan. 9 during District 19-1A girls' basketball in Savoy, as Dodd City head girls' basketball coach Landon Dyer (standing) and seated Savoy fans watch.
Leonard's Joe Shearer (11) focuses on his free throw attempt on Dec. 16 during nondistrict boys' basketball played inside Bonham's Leonard A. Gerner Gymnasium.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City's Addison Weeks serves on Oct. 7, during
volleyball played in Savoy.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City's Addison Weeks watches and readies to serve on Oct. 14 dur-
District 21-1A volleyball played in Dodd City.
Photo by Rich Hilliard
By Rich Hilliard
Trenton's Emma Dudley. Southeastern Okla. St. photo
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Card Game and the massive success of the animated series and video games. Tony Hawk’s 900: Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk landed the firstever 900-degree spin at the X-Games, and the first Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game was released. In 1999, the average annual pay in the U.S. was approximately $33,313, the median household income was about $40,816, a new house had an average price of around $194,000, and the average cost of a gallon of gasoline was $1.22. Here is a summary of the average costs for common goods and services during 1999: Housing: Average price of a new home: $194,000, Median existing home price: $133,30.Median gross rent (all unit sizes): $542 per month. Average price per gallon of gasoline: $1.22. Average price of a new car: $20,686. Average price of a movie ticket: $5.08. Dozen of fresh eggs: $0.35. Pound of ground beef: $1.49. Gallon of milk: $2.50
Fannin County Commissioners Meeting
By Tim Meek
The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM for a regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all Commissioners and Judge Cunningham present. Attendance at start of meeting was 38 citizens present and 42 participating on ZOOM.
5. Public Forum
Pct. 4 Commissioner Doug Kopf commented on a news story that ran on a local TV station. “I turned on the news, and I see on Channel 10 that the commissioners are considering the unit system. Well, I want
to be clear with everybody. And it’s not that I’m against the unit system, it’s just that Fannin County is not ready for the unit system. We have a tremendous amount of work we need to do. But it’s going to take a lot of money. It took years, decades for the roads to get to the condition they’re in, and we’re not going to be able to correct them overnight.”
Commissioner Fogelberg also commented on the news story “I’m not for the unit road system’ I called Kten and asked them, that I wasn’t part of this interview that was on there. And it’s not something I stand for as far as a commissioner in this court. I don’t think there is
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a record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes. “A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author
Marker Text: Early Texas Pioneer Isaac Lyday built a fort in this area soon after settling here in 1836. The compound, located 75 mi. E and .5 mi. N. of the old Lyday crossing on the North Sulphur River, consisted of living quarters, storerooms, and a large community well. Many local families gathered inside the Fort during Indian raids. Due to an increase in these raids, the area was almost abandoned by Anglo settlers until Texas Ranger Captain William B. Stout arrived in 1838 to organize a Ranger force. Lyday was elected captain of the Company and served until 1839. Fort Lyday continued to shelter settlers until the raids subsided ca. 1843, and the fort was eventually abandoned.
Location: From Ladonia, take FM 64
one that stands for it, because we voted against it, but for some reason, it keeps being an item. We’ll just have to get to the bottom of it and bring it to a vote again, or whatever it takes, but, I don’t like to be put in a category that I’m not in myself, without my own wording.”
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved
7. Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) – County Clerk. Approved
8. Approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for December 2025 – County Treasurer. Approved
9. Approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for December 2025 – County Treasurer. Approved
10. Emergency Medical Services report for December 2025 – County Judge for Allegiance. Matt Brown of Allegiance Mobile Health reported: 89 runs, average response time of 12:13 minutes. The longest response time was 34 minutes.
13. Internal Audit report of the Fannin County Clerk’s office – County Auditor. Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple reported that the Clerk’s office was compliant.
14. Auditor monthly reports for September 2025, (end of fiscal year closeout) – County Auditor. Report Only
15. Auditor monthly reports for December 2025 – County Auditor. Report Only
16. Report of monies received by the Fannin County Clerk’s Office for December 2025; All Courts, $12,970.96 and Land Records, $32,827.50 – County Clerk. Report Only
17. Report of monies received by the Fannin District Clerk’s office for December 2025; $16,948.05 – County Judge (for District Clerk) Report Only
18. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for December 2025; $33,717.00 – County Judge (for JP 1). Report Only
19. Report of monies collected by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office for December 2025; $14,396.30 – County Judge (for JP 2) Report Only
20. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office for December 2025; $5,926.00 – County Judge (for JP 3)
TxDOT Project Box
Report Only DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS:
21. Discussion regarding Red River Access from Highway 78 –County Judge.
Fannin County resident David Keene stated “I think it would be good for the county as a whole. It puts us on the map, and it would be a good… it would be a good affair.” Judge Cunningham commented “They will lease us the accesses we want, and there are no conditions on that other than we keep it clean. Now, I don’t think it’s much of an access unless we put some improvements in it, and that raises a question about cost. I think there’s some grant money available if we’re to put improvements in. Commissioner Waggoner commented “If we did put public access down there, then you’d have to make it all ADA compliant. Judge Cunningham also stated “Does the county want, and do we want to put money into this, and can we do it if we want to do it? And that takes a little bit of time and a little bit of investigation. Again, what surprised me is that TxDOT told me they had already given us a lease. Not talking about property we own, I’m talking about property that’s been leased to us. I haven’t seen the lease, though. When I get a hold of it, I’ll share it with everybody,”
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
22. Discussion and possible action to approve Proclamation recognizing The Fannin County Historical Commission for their efforts on restoring 99 Fannin County Historical Markers. – County Judge. Approved
23. Discussion and possible action to approve Memorandum of Agreement between Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement office authorizing the Sheriff to enroll in the State-mandated DHS ICE 287(g) program and to sign the Memorandum of Agreement – Sheriff Shook. Approved
24. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant to Texoma Council of Governments through the Office of the Governor for a vehicle for Fannin County Constable Precinct 1 – Constable Precinct 1. Approved
25. Discussion and possible action regarding Fannin County Burn Ban – Emergency Management Coordinator. The burn ban was extended by Commissioners Court.
26. Discussion and possible action to approve Justice Center courtroom bench and
attorney table enhancements for District Judge and County Court at Law Judge; requesting additional $31,744.52 in addition to initial $555,196.26 court approved (original amount of $1,000,000 was budgeted) – Purchasing Agent for Judge Tillett and Judge Butler. Approved
27. Discussion and possible action to approve going out for bid for the 2026-001 Gas and Oil Bid for All Precincts and Sheriff’s Office – Purchasing Agent. Approved
28. Discussion and possible action to approve applying for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, FY 2027 –Purchasing Agent. This item was passed on.
29. Discussion and possible action to approve extending Fannin County’s Depository Contract with Legend Bank for two years – County Treasurer. Approved
30. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution authorizing submission of the 2026-2027 Structured Family Therapy Grant through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Department – Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. Approved
31. Discussion and possible action regarding a Fannin County Lake Economic Development Committee; approve setting up a committee, bylaws and members – County Judge for Hannah Cupps / Gary Tucker. Approved
32. Discussion and possible action to approve a one-time severance of 1.225 acres from a 3.101-acre tract; Property ID# R000078242 on County Road 2940 in Bonham, Precinct 1 - Development Services Director. Approved
33. Discussion and possible action to approve changes to the Fannin County Subdivision Regulations; Section 3.1 Exceptions to Platting Requirements, lot size increase from 5+ acres to 10+ acres – Development Services Director. Approved
34. Discussion and possible action to approve changes to the Fannin Subdivision Regulations; Section 3.04, require a recorded easement dedication of 30’ ROW for any platted or unplatted division of land – Development Services Director. This item was passed on.
35. Discussion and possible action to approve changes to the Fannin Subdivision Regulations; Section 5.1.g, Subdivision Design Standards, road width from curb to curb for concrete roads with curb and gutter, 40’ for square curbs and 30’ for rolled curbs – Development Services Director. Approved
36. Discussion and possible action to move forward with a Thoroughfare Plan for Fannin
County – Development Services Director. A Request For Qualifications (RFQ) was approved by commissioners to begin the process of a Thoroughfare Plan for the county.
37. Discussion and possible action to approve changes to the Fannin County Road Naming Policy; to allow only numerical road names – Development Services Director. Approved
38. Discussion and possible action to accept donation of Christmas decorations form the Bonham Chamber of Commerce; valued at or around $60,000.00 – County Auditor. Approved
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
39. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge 40. Construction; Courthouse repairs and Justice Center – County Judge 41. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge 42. Fannin County roads, water issues and risk assessment – County Judge. Judge Cunningham announced
Bonham State Park, Park Road 24. Park Road 24 in the Bonham State Park will have daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the main road, camping spots and parking lots within the park. Detour routes will be present during construction to allow for the flow of traffic.
FM 68, at the North Sulphur River bridge. FM 68 at the North Sulphur River bridge replacement is completed and the bridge is open to traffic. However, construction crews will continue working on the remaining bridge structure and roadway final works. During this final stage, traffic is asked to watch for workers and equipment and drive slowly when going through the work zone.
FM 2645, from FM 898 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 occasional delays as the contractor performs the final minor activities in the work zone.
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.
SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 opened to all traffic on 6/23/2025. Construction crews will continue working on minor items at this location. Motorists should expect delays as there will be daily lane closures through the construction zone.
SH 78 from FM 273 to Oklahoma State line: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek. The onsite detour on CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek has been removed. The new bridge is competed and open to traffic. Traffic is asked to approach the bridge slowly and drive at an appropriate speed through the work zone while crews continue working on finishing the remaining bridge work.
CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary. CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary was closed to traffic on Monday, April 21 to allow for replacement of the bridge. The bridge at Sanders Creek Tributary is completed and opened to traffic. The bridge on CR 2825 at Sanders Creek was closed on June 21 & the Contractor demolished the bridge. The bridge is now completed and opened to traffic.
SH 56 from Loop 205 (Bonham) to FM 2077 (Dodd City). Watch for daytime lane closure as maintenance crews perform spot milling work. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. Paris, Texas -- Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin County for the week starting January 19, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues
“There’s going to be a petition circulating to, put the issue of whether we need to move to unitization on the ballot.” Fogelberg responded “Is that not a vote the floor should have made, or a decision?” Cunningham responded “No, the citizens actually can take action. I’ve talked to citizens that want it, and then there’s going to be a ballot out there, you don’t have to sign it. And if it passes on the ballot, once on the ballot in November, if it gets there, then the roads will be put under a road engineer.” All four Commissioners have expressed repeatedly that they do not support a County Road engineer/unitization. Commissioner Kopf stated “Collin County, you’re right. We don’t have the revenue of Collin County, those are concrete streets. If we had all asphalt and concrete streets, it would work perfectly, and the revenue to support it.” Waggoner followed up “Just because you went to an hour and a half class don’t make you an expert.” Commissioner Self stated “Well, and earlier, we were sitting there saying we can’t spend 30% match on a grant for the county, but yet we can add cost to election workers, and it will add costs to employees to get what you want.” Judge Cunningham stated “And in November, there will be a vote. If there are enough signatures on this, there’ll be a vote on the issue.” 43. Solar, wind, battery energy storage systems and Fire Marshal – County Judge 44. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED: Commissioners announced that the employee manual updates will be on the next court agenda, and also announced that exempt employees are not required to fill out timesheets. Adjourn
The weekly Fannin County Commissioners meeting is recorded on video via Zoom. This recording also includes an audio transcript to the right so you are able to read what was actually said and the details/discussions of each agenda item. The length of the meetings makes it unfeasible to report every comment made on every agenda item. Scan this QR code with your phone camera and it will link you to the Fannin County Commissioners Court Audio and transcribed Recordings. Tim
