Bonham News

For a little while Friday night, Bonham was the jazz capitol of Texas, which is only fitting for the hometown of legendary jazz guitarist Charlie Christian.

John Burnett is a city council member and a Bedco board member and he's worried about Bedco's priorities.

Lee Brown, Certified Arborist of New Leaf Tree and Shrub Care, will share advice about how to protect your trees during this ongoing drought at a meeting of the Bois d'Arc Master Naturalists set for Thursday, June 20 in the Elizabeth May Room, American Bank, 120 W Sam Rayburn Dr. in Bonham, Texas.

Shoppers traveled from all over Texas to grab up bargains at sales in Bonham last Saturday.

Phil Blander has been selected as Artist of the Month at Bonham City Hall. His work is on display at City Hall located at 514 Chestnut, Bonham, Texas.

The garden at Creative Arts Center will be transformed into a jazz club Friday evening, June 14 for the 1st Annual Charlie Christian Jazz Festival in Bonham, Texas, the town where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame jazz guitarist was born in 1916 and buried in 1942.

Bonham police say back in March when Wooten was about to be placed under arrest for violating probation he ran out of the courthouse.

At a time when successful city governments are building a team concept and moving forward for the good of their constituents, four members of Bonham City Council reopened an old argument that has the potential to lead to more contentious meetings in the near future.

Now is the time to plan for Bonham Quilt Hop! This year the Quilt Hop will be Bigger, Better and Longer.

Plans for the next Bonham High School Ex-Students' Association 'All-School Reunion' are underway and the 'Reunion 2015 Committee' has announced June 12-14, 2015 as the dates to remember for it.

In front of an overflow crowd and on a perfect Texas evening, the Class of 2013 said goodbye to faculty and friends at the 118th Commencement of Bonham High School.

Investigators say 27-year-old Blake Compton died just hours after he was shot by a DPS trooper in front of his home Thursday night as a result of a lengthy standoff.

June 7-8 visitors from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas cities will travel to Bonham, and many other towns on the sale map for the Hwy 82 Yard Sale.

Leona's Cafe will be open and serving the best hamburgers around along with other scrumptious items While you are here, visit historic Downtown Paris, Texas along with Clarksville , Cooper , Sulphur Springs , Honey Grove , and Bonham -all within 30 minutes of beautiful Downtown Paris! For more information, contact Kevin Cannon at 903 348 3694 ... (more)

The Miniature Trains that were set up for Heritage Day will run again on June 8, at the Bonham Visitor Center.

World reggae ambassadors Watusi will bring their unique sound that draws from reggae, salsa, Afro-beat to the garden at Bonham Creative Arts Center July 18.

CAN YOU HELP? Benefit Concert and Silent Auction Featuring: The BHS Jazz Band and Bonham War Dancers On behalf of: The Danny Davidson Family Tuesday Night - June 4, 7:00 p.m., L.H. Rather Auditorium The concert is FREE, however a donation is requested to help the Davidson's with the three surgery expenses incurred so far, due to a TERRIBLY severe ... (more)

PAINTING 102 Everything today is available at Robert's Decorator Supply,Sherman, including the great information and paint coaching! Most paint stores have an educated staff with advice perfect for PAINTING 102 Everything today is available at Robert's Decorator Supply,Sherman, including the great information and paint coaching! Most paint stores ... (more)

Since Mayfield McCraw and his crew of 'engineer-mechanics' managed to adapt and mount the tires the Fannin Rural Rail District found just west of Ft.

Sharon Aleman comes to Fannin County Community Ministries almost every month. She considers the food pantry a lifeline for her family.