Fannin County officials, Congressman John Ratcliffe's director of public policy and the Forest Service all seem to be in agreement that Lake Fannin should be available to the public. The lingering question, however, is can the tentative agreement be finalized while this window of opportunity is open? Jeff Stoney, District Ranger for the Caddo-LBJ Grasslands, would like to see Lake Fannin "put to good use" and he believes the Forest Service would give its blessing if Congress supports returning the land around Lake Fannin to local control.