The Leonard Graphic

March 3, 2011 - The Fannin County Republican Women will meet this coming Monday, March 7, for their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in the Elizabeth May room located at the American Bank of Texas in Bonham. The speaker will be County Judge Spanky Carter. Monday's meeting will give Judge Carter an opportunity to provide the members with information on the upcoming issues and direction surrounding Lake Ralph Hall. The monthly FCRW meetings are open to those women in Fannin County who wish to become a part of the opportunities offered by the Fannin County Republic Women.

March 3, 2011 - The Patriot Scholarship is an annual $500 award given to a deserving graduating Fannin County High School Senior who best exemplifies patriotism, civic dedication, volunteering and good works toward their fellow citizens.

The $500 award was started from citizen contributions received by the Republican Party of Fannin County as a memorial for the late Richard and Jayne Deweese. Richard and Jayne were long time Fannin County residents who always displayed dedication to their fellow citizens and a great love for the country and its communities.