Cyberbullying generally applies to young adults and children but it can happen to adults also. As parents, we have a responsibility to protect our children from any type of bullying and we can accomplish this through education, both for ourselves as well as our children. Today even the youngest child has access to a computer or … Read more
Every day millions of crimes committed go unreported in our country and in our county, even though there is a witness who is afraid to report it or just does not want to be involved. So who loses? We all do. A criminal commits a crime, gets away with it and is free to commit … Read more
Help is available for Fannin County’s victims of domestic violence. Fannin County Family Crisis Center 118 E Sam Rayburn Dr, Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-7694 This week in Commissioner’s Court County Judge Carter proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Month in Fannin County. To answer the question, “Is It Real”, yes, very definitely in Fannin County. … Read more
Don’t Be Tricked! Follow The Preventive Advice For The Young Hearted: Pay attention to strangers in your neighborhood who offer devices or ask for money. Be aware of home repair offers. If they seem too good to be true, they probably are not. Do not be pressured to sign a contract or give a verbal … Read more
This Home Invasion crime prevention poster is a follow up on the last one, “Home Safety” (Burglary). Again Fannin County has a lot of rural and city homes that are targets. However, in this case, the actors do not care who might be home. The tips on the poster are all basic, but most important … Read more
Every year we run into the same problems when it’s time to go back to school. We all live in a small rural community and for the most part, we enjoy a quiet life. But society is changing and we have to be aware of the changes and to protect each other and our kids. … Read more
Do you know an elderly person who lives alone, with someone or in a facility? If so, that person is a target for elder abuse — physically, emotionally and through theft of property. Like the poster says: “Some people respect their elders and some people abuse them.” Are they being properly cared for? Or are … Read more
Every year we run into the same problems when it’s time to go back to school. We all live in a small rural community and for the most part, we enjoy a quiet life. But society is changing and we have to be aware of the changes and to protect each other and our kids. … Read more
School is about to start, or maybe has depending on where you are. This can be a very trying time for parents, kids, teachers and the public in general. Most of us have been through the rigors of getting our student ready for school, the clothes, and the supplies. Gone are the Big Chief Tablets … Read more
Burglary today is a multimillion-dollar business that can happen anywhere at any time. Fannin County has both rural city homes that are targets of opportunity because of the number of citizens that work, leaving no one at home. All of the poster’s tips are great, but one of the best, other than having a large … Read more