April 7, 2011 - The Fannin County Republican Women's monthly meeting is this coming Monday, April 11, at 6 p.m. in the Elizabeth May room located inside the American Bank of Texas in Bonham. The program speaker for April will be Sheriff Donnie Foster. Sheriff Foster will have the opportunity to provide members with an overview of his findings and his plans since taking the position of Fannin County Sheriff. The monthly FCRW meetings are open to those womenwho seek to be involved in the opportunities offered by the Fannin County Republic Women. If you are interested in joining or wish to receive more information, contact Melanie Grammar at 903-364-5387 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The community is invited.

April 7, 2011 - On April 9 at 7:30 p.m., the Chrystal Opry House will host Elvis tribute artist, George Dickerson, who started his singing career at the age of five. For the last two years George has been singing with country sensation Ronnie McDowell. Dickerson is a tribute artist singing the songs of his two favorite entertainers, Elvis Presley and McDowell. Recent shows include: Red Boiling Springs, TN (Donoho), Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, TN, and Garland Plaza Theatre with Curb recording star McDowell. Don't miss the magic as Dickerson takes attendees back in time to the 50's, 60's, and the 70's, singing the songs that made Elvis Presley the King of Rock and Roll.

April 7, 2011 - Recently Rep. Ralph Hall (TX-04) announced that he is a member of thebipartisan Balanced Budget Amendment Caucus, a group that formed to fight the culture of overspending in Washington and help restore fiscal responsibility to the federal government by working to achieve a balanced budget and a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.

April 7, 2011 - Last session, the legislature passed 81 (R) HB 339, as known as the "Less Tears, More Years" Act. HB 339 made many changes to the graduated driver's license program aimed at increasing the safety of our young drivers. HB 339 also required the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to report students that were no longer enrolled in school to the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Due to restrictions at the federal level in providing student information to agencies outside of TEA, this section was unable to be implemented. Additionally, since the bill has been enacted, it has become evident that some clarification in the language regarding the use of a wireless communication device for drivers under the age of 18 is needed.