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Bonham Now

Welcome to Bonham Now – the podcast that celebrates the past, present and future of Bonham, Texas. On every episode, we tell the story of this community through the stories of the people who live and work here. Again, remembering our past ... celebrating the present and looking to our future. You"ll love where we take you.

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29:05

Elizabeth Applewhite: Trusting Fully ... All the Way...

Bonham Now ·

2026/01/22

Elizabeth Applewhite has lived all over the world, but she has already decided that she's going to die in Bonham, Texas. She loves her new community that much! When she purchased her house near Bonham's Historic Square, she didn't know much about this community. But she quickly fell in love with the people, the history and the small town charm in Bonham. The community has even inspired this self-proclaimed "bookish introvert" to get involved and give back. On this episode of Bonham Now, Elizabeth

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23:12

Alicia Whipple: Where Pride Runs Deep

Bonham Now ·

2026/01/08

There is a constant thread throughout this episode of Bonham Now ... pride! That's because our featured guest, Alicia Whipple, is extremely proud of her hometown. That pride shines through as Alicia shares her story (and her resume) that led her to be County Auditor. It comes out when discussing old traditions coming back to life in this community. But it's probably most evident when she discusses the courthouse renovation, which she had a front-row seat for. The coolest part of this sit-down

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19:42

Johnny White: 'People Don't Care How Much You Know..."

Bonham Now ·

2025/12/22

Johnny White is a salesman – through and through. Through hard work and dedication, he climbed the ladder of his company - all the way to the top. He was the company's No. 1 salesperson. After retiring, he found his way to Bonham, Texas. He now lives on Lake Bonham and he's still selling (in a new, different and wonderfully great way.) Johnny is now selling Bonham, and he's selling the local Kiwanis Club. He lives by a very powerful creed: "People don't care what you know, until they know how much

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26:49

Jacqueline Gore (Rooted in Hope): Meant for Big Impacts

Bonham Now ·

2025/12/03

Jacqueline Gore is a fighter! She is resilient and strong. This comes out on this episode of Bonham Now – the first episode of Season 3 - when Jacqueline shares her story and explains how it has taken root in this community. From her published book to her non-profit (and being the general manager at the local Holiday Inn), Jacqueline is creating ripple effects across Bonham and Fannin County. How does she do it? She's intentional about networking, making connections and helping others. This is a

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33:19

Jim McDonald: Staying Cool & Bringing a Different...

Bonham Now ·

2025/11/14

If you know Jim McDonald - you already know he’s a different kind of dude, but you also know that he’s a great dude - creative, funny and full of different perspectives. If you don’t know Jim McDonald - buckle up. This is definitely going to be a fun and engaging episode of Bonham Now. It is packed full of random conversations - everything from Facebook etiquette to AI’s demise of Hollywood. Spoiler Alert: There is also a segment where a McDonald’s hamburger hijacks the microphone. Despite all the

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25:21

Michelle Griffith: Opening the Door for Healing & Growth

Bonham Now ·

2025/10/30

Michelle Griffith is the lead therapist at the Children's Advocacy Center in Bonham. On this episode of Bonham Now, Michelle discusses the Fannin County Children's Center and all the vital services offered under its umbrella, including her organization. Also on this episode, we get to know Michlle Griffith on a different level. She opens up and walks us through her journey, which started in Bonham. Spoiler Alert: The main themes of this episode revolve around family and connection. #bonhamnow •

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21:36

Sue Smith: Following 'a Long, Tall Texan' Home

Bonham Now ·

2025/10/17

Sue Smith met her husband while attending college in upstate New York. His name was Mike, and according to his bride-to-be, he was "a long, tall Texan" that she found to be very interesting. They fell in love, got married and eventually moved to Bonham, Texas - the hometown of that long, tall Texan. Almost 52 years later, Sue Smith still calls Bonham home. On this podcast episode, she talks about meeting Mike, moving to Texas and giving back in this community. #bonhamnow Links:City of Bonham:

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19:57

Jennie Poe: 'I'm Where I'm Supposed to Be'

Bonham Now ·

2025/10/02

Legacy is word that kept coming up on this episode of Bonham Now. Our featured guest, Jennie Poe, is fourth generation Bonham. She also owns the community's oldest business, Bradford-Watson Insurance. During our conversation, Jennie talks about growing up in Bonham, how and why she came home, and she shares why it was the best decision of her life. At the end of our conversation, she said: "I'm where I'm supposed to be." Fun Fact: Did you know that Jennie Poe was a college tennis player? Even if you

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25:08

Amanda McDonald: Coming Full Circle

Bonham Now ·

2025/09/19

Bonham, Texas, is a giving community, and that shines through on this episode of Bonham Now. We got the opportunity to sit down with Amanda McDonald, executive director of the Fannin County Family Crisis Center. She shares a personal story that led her back to this organization, which played a powerful role in her story. Amanda also talks about the Crisis Center's vital partnerships ... she discusses Empty Bowls, the organization's biggest fundraising initiatives ... and she confesses to her

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23:00

Tony Davis: Love, Legacy and Tragedy

Bonham Now ·

2025/09/04

This is a powerful and emotional episode of Bonham Now. Our featured guest is Tony Davis, owner of Legacy Furniture. In March of this year, Tony's wife unexpectedly passed away, leaving him to run the family business and raise their three daughters on his own. Tony shares his heart on this podcast episode. He fondly talks about his wife Casey, and he explains how his hometown rallied around his family when she died. #bonhamnow • Links:Legacy Furniture: Website City of Bonham: WebsiteBonham Tourism:

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22:14

Jim Simpson: 'Why NOT Bonham, Texas?'

Bonham Now ·

2025/08/22

Jim Simpson has lived in Bonham for most of his life. Early on during our conversation, he shared a fun fact about where he's actually lived in this community. We also get to know this community advocate on a completely different level - focuing a lot on his musical career and riding bulls. This is an engaging conversation with a man who has heart for his hometown. #bonhamnow • Links:City of Bonham: WebsiteBonham Tourism: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

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21:45

Mark Posey: An All-Around Love

Bonham Now ·

2025/08/06

Mark Posey loves Bonham, Texas. He loves it, because it's a community that's built on ... love. He recognized that quickly when his family moved to Fannin County his senior year of high school. After leaving to serve in the Air Force, and then coming back to work at a local funeral home and eventually working for the city, Mark's love for this community has continued to grow over the years. Now, as the city's Downtown Coordinator and a spiritual leader at a local church, Mark Posey gets the

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21:20

Andrea Lappin: Creating Purple Ripple Effects

Bonham Now ·

2025/07/24

Andrea Lappin isn't affraid to get her hands dirty when it's time to give back. This Bonham native is rolling up her sleeves and creating "purple ripple effects" across her hometown. Whether we're talking about the Fannin County Fair, the Family Crisis Center or Feeding Fannin, Andrea is leaving her mark on this community. The million-dollar question ... why is this important to her? On this episode of Bonham Now, she explains where her giving heart comes from. #bonhamnow • Links:Fannin County Fair:

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22:06

Coach Ronny Hill: 'Still Bleeding that Purple'

Bonham Now ·

2025/07/14

Coach Ronny Hill still "bleeds that purple." The former Warrior football and baseball coach said it's hard not to have a heart for this community and its schools. He attributes that affection to the people and the incredible traditions in Bonham. After retiring as Athletic Director in 2013, Coach Hill assumed a new position with the City of Bonham. Twelve years later, he's still the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, and his heart for Bonham has never been stronger. #bonhamnow • Links:City of

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28:14

Mallory McBroom: Giving It Her All - For the Sake of...

Bonham Now ·

2025/06/20

Mallory McBroom has her dream job. As the Community Engagement Officer for the Credit Union of Texas in Bonham, Mallory gets to love and support the community she already loves and supports. On this episode of Bonham Now, Mallory talks about her heart for Bonham, and we disccuss all the ways she's involved in this community. If there is an event happening in Bonham, the Credit Union of Texas is going to be represented - and it's probably going to be Mallory rolling up her sleeves in some capacity

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24:55

Brook Miller: A Little Bit Extra and A Lot of Heart

Bonham Now ·

2025/06/05

Brook Miller has a servant's heart. That truth came as a little bit of a surprise to her during our conversation on this episode of Bonham Now. But her love for her hometown, and the people of Bonham, really came out when we sat down to visit inside Vidal Elevated Aesthetics, the business she launched after working in several ER departments. As a nurse, mom and small business owner, Brook's heart for giving back has had every opportunity to shine. On this podcast, we highlight her story, which is

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22:31

Wolf Laughing: 'Your Bonham Family is Here for You'

Bonham Now ·

2025/05/20

Wolf Laughing served this country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. After moving to Bonham, Texas, in 2012, his servant heart started to shine even brighter. He realized that "all the little things add up," and the ripple effects can be profound. Now, Wolf is the Commander of American Legion Post 283 in Bonham. (He is also Vice Commander for the Legion's Mighty Fourth District.) Wolf Laughing is also a small business owner and heavily involved throughout Bonham. On this episode of Bonham

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18:22

Dustin Divinia (Vector Systems): Helping Make the...

Bonham Now ·

2025/05/02

Dustin Divinia - our featured guest on this episode of Bonham Now - doesn't live in Bonham, Texas, yet. And he is only in the process of moving his company, Vector Systems, to this community. But that doesn't mean that this president and CEO doesn't already have a heart for Bonham. Dustin Divinia has wrapped both of his arms around this community and embraced his new "home." From the Autumn in Bonham bicyle to ride to Heritage Days, Vector Systems is showing up. Why? Because Dustin says the future

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23:10

Chance Peeler: Building on the History

Bonham Now ·

2025/04/22

If you've lived in Bonham, Texas, for an extended amount of time, you probably know Chance Peeler. He grew up in Bonham and now calls the Historic Bonham Square home. You probably know that he owns two gyms in town - Fat Chance Fitness and Fat Chance Jiu Jitsu. You also probably know that he is the branch manager for Credit Union of Texas. Our goal on this episode of Bonham Now is to hopefully share something you didn't know about Chance, like his intense love of history and why he doesn't fight at

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22:55

Emily Porter: Promoting Bonham in all the Ways

Bonham Now ·

2025/03/20

Emily Porter grew up in Bonham, Texas, and she loves this community. She's actually the unofficial promoter of her hometown, serving on the Economic Development Board and being the director of the CVB for years and years. On this episode of Bonham Now, Emily shares what she loves about Bonham, she talks about growing up in the community and we discuss where Bonham is going. She provides tremendous perspective about where she was born and raised. #bonhamnowLinks:City of Bonham: WebsiteBonham Tourism:

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