EarthCam Stream Jefferson Highway Main St. Bonham, TX
Family Circus Page 15
The Paper Of Record for Fannin County Texas
March 4, 2025
Serving all of Fannin County
224 N. Main St., Bonham, TX 75418 For 52 Years Locally owned & operated fcleditor2020@gmail.com Circulation 15,000+ - Bailey, Bonham, Dodd City, Ector, www.fannincountyleader.us
Gober, Honey Grove, Ivanhoe, Ladonia, Leonard, Randolph, Ravenna, Savoy, Telephone, Trenton & Windom
Ph: 903-583-3280 • Fax 903-583-3945
● Recipe page 3 ● Birthdays page 2 ● Faith Page 5 ● Sports page 14 The Leader’s ● Legals and Emp pages 12, 13 Website & E-Edition ● Obituaries page 6 Access ● Business Card pages 7, 11, 15 ● Classifieds pages 12,16
WE INSTALL & SERVICE GENERAC GENERATORS • FANNIN COUNTY’S ONLY AUTHORIZED GENERAC SALES & SERVICE DEALER
KEEP WARM THIS WINTER!
903-583-4018
Mention our ad to receive a 10% discount on a Precision Tune-Up! Expires: 3/21/25
3/4/25 www.toproof.net BONDED/FULLY INSURED
Serving North Texas Area Since 1981
903-821-7663 Tommy Stapleton, Owner
INSURANCE CLAIMS SPECIALIST
and Christina Tillett ("Til- Board, CPS that was provided. After TilPublic Admonition lett") ran as judicial candiQuarterly, Fannin County lett assisted Judge Blake with in the Republican pri- Behavioral Leadership Team, serving the meals, they took Honorable Laurine Blake, 336th District Court dates mary election for the 336th Bonham Kiwanis Club, Bon- a photo together, which was 07/02/19 District Court. ham Rotary Club, Getting posted on the Getting Ahead Bonham, Fannin County, Texas
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct CJC No. 23-0921 During its meeting on De-
cember 3-4, 2024, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct concluded a review of the allegations in this matter against the Honorable Laurine Blake, judge of the 336th District Court in Bonham, Fannin County, Texas. Judge Blake was advised by letter of the Commission's concerns and provided a written response. After considering the evi-
dence before it, the Commission enters the following Findings and Conclusion: FINDINGS OF FACT l. At all relevant times, the Honorable Laurine Blake served as judge of the 336th District Court in Bonham, Fannin County, Texas. 2. Judge Blake is retiring as the 336th District Court Judge on December 31, 2024. As a result, Kyle Shaw ("Shaw")
3. In February 2023, Tillett expressed her interest to Judge Blake about being elected as the judge for the 336th District Court, while Shaw expressed interest in May or early June 2023. In private conversations with Tillett, Judge Blake informed and invited Tillett to several meetings, including the Criminal Justice Committee, Fannin County Bail Bond
Ahead Program, and Fannin County Republican Women. 4. At some of the meetings Tillett attended, she was introduced as a judicial candidate for the 336th District Court, and members of the organization endorsed her while Judge Blake was present. 5. Judge Blake informed Tillett about the Getting Ahead Program and invited Tillett to assist in serving the meal
Program's Facebook. 6. Before the primary election, Judge Blake sent a text message with the statement, "Did you know this?" accompanied by five screenshots to her friends with whom she has "close political affiliations and/or working relationships." Continued See Public on page 8
Bonham Building Supply 2430 N Center • Bonham, Texas • 903-583-1874
Green 10-20-10 Country SALE Fertilizer
$28
GT Potting Mix, 2-cu.ft
99
13-13-13 SALE
155929
REG. 99
184803
REG. 49
$14
$2799 $13
$11
$949
$12900 Folding Patio Wicker Chairs, 2-pk. 122356
REG.
$13900
REG
SALE
$1899 $879 MSS25C4MGZ
SALE
Maytag Dishwasher, 24-in.
REG
SALE
REG.
$19900
SALE
SALE 50
Maytag Refrigerator, 24.5-cu.ft.
GT Land Fabric, Metal Patio Dining Table, 37-in. Black, 3 x 50-ft. 122344
$10700
WE HAVE BULK SEED!
SALE
$1777 $689
MDB4949SKZ
Seed Potatoes
Red Lasoda & White Kennebec
SALE ¢
Amana Washer & Dryer
REG
NTW4519JW
NED4655EW
SALE
$649 ea. $539 ea.
FREE DELIVERY ON ALL APPLIANCES! Sale Dates: Mar 3 through Mar 8
99per lb. Onion Bunches SALE 98
$5 ea.
OPEN: Mon. - Sat. 7 AM - 6 PM