CITY SPOTLIGHT:
BONHAM, TEXAS
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Bonham, Texas
At A Glance
Population: 11,202
Increase Since Census: 5.88%
Median Home Price: $274,633
YOY Increase: +6.9%
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
% of Renters: 42.8%
*latest numbers as of Feb. 2024
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BONHAM:
BOIS D'ARC LAKE, DECADES IN THE MAKING
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The Lake has been projected to increase economic activity in Fannin County by $682 million through construction, and an additional $166 million/year now that it's complete.
On top of that, the thousands of jobs that have brought people to the area are expected to increase the local economy by another $81 million/year
The project has also helped create 2,400 jobs and the increased activity is supporting the construction of 3,200 more jobs over the next 30 years.
Recreational activities near or on the lake include fishing, boating, nature viewing and picnic areas.
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BONHAM:
WHERE COURAGE MEETS COMMUNITY
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With roots dating back to the Civil War, Bonham became a strategic hub for military activities.
The city and county were named after Texas Revolution war heroes: James Bonham and James Fannin
Camp Maxey, a training center during World War II also left a mark on the city's identity.
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The city's commitment to service is further exemplified by the Bonham Veterans Memorial, honoring local war heroes.
The city is also home to one of the largest VA hospitals in the region, helping those who served our nation.
The town stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of patriotism and sacrifice in the heart of North Texas.
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Lake Bonham Recreational Area (Separate lake from Bois D'Arc)
There is a double-wide launch ramp for boats, an enclosed heated/cooled event center, an open pavilion for parties, a public beach for swimming and a dock for fishing, a playground for the kids, and many lovely camping spots very reasonably priced.
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Village Antiques & Uniques
This antiques store has been owned and operated since 2003. With almost twenty vendors, it offers a unique variety of antiques, shabby chic, cottage, estate, French, jewelry, china, silver, linens, housewares, vintage clothing, primitives, and more!
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Sam Rayburn Library & Museum
This honors the man who was Speaker of the United States House of Representatives longer than any other person: Sam Taliaferro Rayburn. It contains exhibits on Sam Rayburn’s life and career and features an exact replica of his office.
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Fort Inglish Village
During the early years of the Republic of Texas, residents lived in danger of attack by Native Americans, and Fort Inglish was a refuge for settlers on the western edge of the Red River frontier. It can still be visited today.
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- Greenville- 28 min.
- Sherman- 22 min.
- McKinney- 31 min.
- Dallas- 58 min.
- U.S. Route 82
- Texas Highway 121
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Bonham school board discusses student growth and plans to hire new superintendent
North Texas E-News
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held on February 12, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.
The BISD Annual Report was presented by Traci Daniel, Assistant Superintendent. The report includes information about academic performance and growth, attendance, graduation and dropout rates, college, military, and career readiness, and more.
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Housing issue among challenges as Bonham, Fannin County manage growth
88.9 KETR
Properties around the developing Bois d'Arc Lake are selling for high prices, but renters in Bonham have limited options.
Bonham, like quite a few towns near the periphery of the Dallas metro region, has a shortage of available housing.
The city launched a study in 2015 and discovered then it was about 400 units short of what the city needs, said Mark Kinnaird, community development director for the city.
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Van Alystyne and Bonham: A Tale of two fast-growing cities
KTEN
The cities of Van Alstyne and Bonham — in two different counties 25 miles apart — have each seen a significant increase in building permits and developments.
In the past, the city of Bonham averaged about three planned developments a year. This year's total is eight.
"To give a little bit of an idea as to what the interest is in Bonham... last year, new construction value was $2.3 million in the city," said Bonham City Manager Sean Payte.
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