General Motors Recalls over 820,000 Trucks
March 4, 2024 – General Motors is recalling nearly 820,000 pickup trucks over a potential safety issue involving tailgates. The automaker says that the electronic latch mechanism used to open the gate of some 2020-2024 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra truck beds might short circuit if water gets into the tailgate. That means the gate could inadvertently open while the car is parked, leading unsecured property in the bed to fly out when unaware drivers hit the road.
In a report posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s site, General Motors said it received more than 130 complaints of the tailgate opening while the car was being driven. But the company said the gate can only open when the vehicle is parked.
“(The) control logic in the body control module (BCM) would prevent release of the tailgate latch when the vehicle is in gear, even if the BCM receives a release signal from the exterior touchpad switch,” the company wrote, warning owners to make sure they manually close their tailgate before driving until the recall is complete.
General Motors said it received one complaint of minor injury and three of minor property damage.
The recall encompasses more than 570,000 vehicles sold in the United States and about 249,000 sold in Canada. Dealers will replace the exterior switch that opens the tailgate with material that is more water resistant.
General Motors said it will begin letting customers know whether their car is affected on March 18.
Polling Locations for Super Tuesday Primary Election
March 4, 2024 – Tuesday, March 5th is election day in many states, including Texas. Known as Super Tuesday, primary elections will be held in 15 states on the same day, with roughly one-third of the delegates needed for presidential nomination up for grabs. Locally, this primary election will determine the winner of many contests as most candidates are running on the Republican primary ballot with no Democratic challenger. Hopkins County registerd voters may vote at any of the following polling locations, regardless of which part of the county that they live.
| CIVIC CENTER | 1200 HOUSTON ST SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| COMO-PICKTON CISD | 13017 TX HWY 11 E COMO TX 75431 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| COURTHOUSE | 118 CHURCH SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| CUMBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING | 100 EAST MAIN CUMBY TX 75433 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| H.W. GRAYS BUILDING COMMUNITY BUILDING | 413 BECKHAM SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| LEAGUE ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST | 1100 S. LEAGUE ST. SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| LUTHERAN CHURCH | 1000 TEXAS STREET SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| MILLER GROVE ISD | 7819 FM 275 S CUMBY TX 75433 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| NORTH HOPKINS ISD | 1994 FM 71 WEST SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE SS CAMPUS | 1137 TX-301 LOOP SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| SALTILLO ISD | 150 CR 3534 SALTILLO TX 75478 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| SULPHUR BLUFF ISD | 11865 FM 71 E SULPHUR BLUFF TX 75481 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
High Speed Chase Ends in Downtown Commerce
March 4, 2024 – A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy clocked a Ford Fiesta at 100mph in a 60mph zone heading west on Highway 11 near County Road 4724 just before 11pm Sunday night. The deputy activated his lights and siren taking off after the silver 2016 Ford but the vehicle would not slow down. As the driver, later identified as Brandon Wayne Clemins, entered into Commerce he turned onto Highway 24 and then onto the city streets. The chase came to an end down an alleyway of Caddo St as the 26 year-old driver came to a stop and was assisted out of his vehicle by law enforcement using a felony takedown protocol. Brandon Wayne Clemins was placed under arrest, transported back to the Hopkins County Jail charged with Evading Arrest w/ a Motor Vehicle. Bond has not yet been set on the third-degree felony charge.
Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #4
March 2024 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 8, 2024 event only.
Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available, a short wait may be required.
Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee, desserts and more. Prices start at $12. All you care to eat is $20.
Rules and Information:
The passes must NOT be resold!
Unclaimed passes will be dispersed by KSST.
Employees of KSST/KRVA can’t win.
Winner’s names and picture will be posted on Facebook.
To enter to win, comment on this post in Facebook. Winners will be contacted via Facebook Messenger.
Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 2/19/24 Thru 2/21/24
- Coy Johnson to Shante Joseph and Willie Joseph; Tract in the Lot Sixteen Peerless Addition Survey
- Coy Johnson to David Larragoitiy; Tract in the 6 7 8 & 9 Peerless Addition Survey
- Jesse D Brown to Jesse D Brown and Sheryl Brown; Tract in the Antonio Lazarin Survey
- Traci Elaine Brown, C D Shropshire, and Vikki Deann Shropshire to Curt Michael Shropshire; Tract in the M Ballanova Survey
- Lorraine Elfriede Pace to Brian Patrick Pace and Merelda Pace; Tract in the Ira Stephenson Survey
- Chad Helberg and Mandy Helberg to Wright Andy Inc; Tract in the Bradley Merchant Survey
- Reggie Williams Also Known As Reggie Layne Williams to Stephanie Manriquez; Tract in the Michael C Garoutte Survey
- Jeremiah J Dias to Ramon A Dias; Tract in the Gilbert Smith Survey
- Arthur Lee Holleman Jr to Sharon Gilbreath and Janet Hester Formerly Known As Janet Zachary; Tract in the Jesse Odom Survey
- Donna Karlyne Homfeld to Sharon Gilbreath, Janet Hester Formely Known As Janet Zachary; Tract in the Jesse Odom Survey
- Barbara Joan Dugan to Sharon Gilbreath and Jane Hester Formerly Known As Janet Zachary; Tract in the Jesse Odom Survey
- Hani Tawil and Tobi Valenzuela to Real Escape LLC; Tract in the Bartholomew Millhollon Survey
- Real Escape LLC to Corcy Brown and Melissa Tawil; Tract in the Bartholomew Millhollon Survey
Daily Instrument Register For 2/22/24 Thru 2/23/24
- Adam Kenney and Taylor B Kenney to Joshua D Dawson; Tract in the M W Matthews Survey
- Mario Ricardo Piedrasanta Soto to Juan Jorge Grimaldo; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Terry J Wheeler Also Known As Terry Joe Wheeler to Carrol Lynn Wheeler; Tract in the James R McKee Survey
- Mark Dwain Collins and Shara Lynn Collins to Cheryl Moss and Joe D Moss; Tract in the Lot 61 Pleasant Grove Estates Survey
- Janest Marie Rocha Also Known As Janet M Rocha to Benjamin Rocha Flores Also Known As Benjamin Rocha; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Anthony E Bible to Rhonda Drachenberg; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Amy Luckett, Jessica Luckett, and Amanda McDonald to Tim Dee Wisdom; Tract in the Barclay Survey
- Tim Dee Wisdom to Amy Luckett; Tract in the Barclay Survey
Daily Instrument Register For 2/26/24 Thru 2/28/24
- Merle Lynn Kennimer to Josh Duwayne Chambers and Nicole Laverne Chambers; Tract in the A Caro Survey
- Ashley Nicole McDonald to Daniel Tyler McDonald; Tract in the Nacodgoches Univ Survey
- Karen A Cason and Randy L Cason to Don Thomas and Paula Thomas; Tract in the Thomas B Smith Survey
- Melinda Daniel and Rusty Daniel to Jimmy Cole Daniel; Tract in the William Ewing Survey
- Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Leslie Dean Tidwell; Tract in the Alabama St Survey
- LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Julie Ann Griffith; Tract in the F Marrs Survey
- Pedro Natanael Aguilar Iglesias to Aguilar Bros Custom Homes LLC; Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey
- Stephanie Halbert to HHFI LLC; Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey
- Coy Johnson to Craig Johnson; Tract in the Thomas Lee Survey
- Coy Johnson and Craig Johnson to Kelli Johnson; Tract in the Benjamin Merrell Survey
- Coy Johnson to Clay Johnson; Tract in the Thomas Lee Survey
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 2/22/24 Thru 2/28/24
- Jon Michael Hopper and Jennifer Nicole Bahm
- David Alan Vansickle and Amanda Marie Gunnels
- John Edison Vanderham and Donna Kim Boyd
- Cary Wayne Lindsey and Jennifer Kristen Robinson
- Logan Wayne Caton and Mallory Sloan Brandon
- Christopher Lee Wright and Hannah Ruthann Ressler
Try Milk in Your Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
March 3, 2024 – Powdered milk is made by evaporating milk until only a powder remains. A major benefit for gardeners is the powder is rich in calcium, and other nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, elements all plants need. If you are looking for powdered milk, be sure to read the contents and choose a product that has been fortified with calcium. Next, read the label, and mix with water according to directions. Getting the mixture too strong will NOT help your vegetables. You can put the mixture (not straight milk) in a spray bottle and spray directly on tops and bottoms of foliage, or water the ground around the vegetable plants.
You can use regular or expired 1-2% milk, evaporated and/or powdered milk as long as they’re properly diluted. The proper dilution rate is 50/50. Don’t use whole or skim milk. None of the milk sources should have sugar added.
In addition to providing much needed nutrients to your vegetable plants, it can also increase the amount of chlorophyll molecules by over 20%.
It can also be used as a natural remedy for fungal diseases such as mold, blossom end rot, and powdery mildew. In addition, the mixture, just by its use in watering and foliar spraying can be very effective in reducing fruit rot. Studies have shown that using milk powder mixtures on your vegetable plants can provide a major increase in plant growth and fruit production. Remember, this mixture is basically a fertilizer.
The best uses of a milk mixture seem to be at pre-planting time and when plants are in the seedling stages. Basically, it gives them a “shot in the arm” to provide a great start. In addition to its nutrients, milk is a natural pesticide that will help protect plants from aphid, trips, and spider mites.
Paris District Road Report for week of March 4, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 4, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
Safety Message: Flash Floods
Flash flooding is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas. If you encounter a flooded road, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
Never walk, swim, or drive through still or moving flood waters. The water may be hiding dangers such as debris, tree branches, power lines, or damage to the road. As little as six inches of fast-moving water can cause motorists to lose control of their vehicle, even a pickup truck or SUV.
Stay informed about weather conditions when you are driving.
Be especially careful driving at night when it can be harder to see flood dangers.
If your vehicle stalls in deep water, leave it and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.
Here’s the law
Never drive around barriers blocking low water crossings or flooded roadways. Penalties include a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail.
Tampering with roadway warning signs or barriers is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to two years in jail, or both.
Grayson County: US 75, from US 82 to North Loy Lake Road. This project will rebuild and widen the US 75 mainlanes from four lanes to six lanes as well as reconstruct the entrance and exit ramps on US 75. The project will also reconstruct bridges at FM 691, Iron Ore Creek and Spur 503, and add U-turn bridges at Loy Lake Road in Sherman and Spur 503 in Denison. A reduced speed limit of 65 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project. Watch for shoulder work and frontage road lane closures within the project.
Beginning at 6:30 March 11, the northbound US 75 frontage road will be closed to thru traffic north of FM 691 in order to replace the frontage road bridge over Iron Ore Creek. Upon completion of the bridge demo, work will begin for the construction of the new US 75 northbound frontage road Iron Ore Creek bridge and northbound frontage road pavement. This work has an anticipated completion date of early August 2024. Motorists traveling along the northbound frontage road will take the northbound entrance ramp north of FM 691 and take exit 66 to access Eastbound Spur 503.
US 75, from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set on the mainlanes for this construction project. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91.
The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Travis Street (FM 131) will be closed beginning March 4 in order for crews to complete installation of drainage structures. Motorists traveling southbound are encouraged to use the southbound Lamberth exit and continue along the southbound frontage road to North Travis Street.
Mainlane traffic has been switched from the old mainlanes to the existing frontage roads to allow for construction of the new mainlanes and bridges between South Travis Street and Center Street. During this operation, northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road approximately one-half mile north of South Travis Street and transition back to the existing mainlanes at Middleton Street. Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road approximately one-half mile north of Park Avenue and transition back to existing mainlanes approximately one-half mile north of South Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and bridges at Post Oak Creek. During this phase, US 75 frontage road traffic will be reduced to a single travel lane while US 75 mainlane traffic will maintain two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic will be separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Park Avenue under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to allow for construction of the new overpass at Park Avenue. To detour, eastbound Park Avenue traffic will continue on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on South Travis Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Park Avenue. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Park Avenue.
Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will switch from the existing detour along the southbound frontage road from Center Street to south of Post Oak creek onto the newly constructed mainlane pavement at Center Street to S. Travis Street at 7 p.m. March 6. The switch should be completed by 6 a.m. March 7, officials said. Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will switch from the existing detour along the northbound frontage road south of Post Oak Creek to Center Street onto the newly constructed mainlane pavement at S. Travis Street to Center Street at 7 p.m. March. This switch should be completed by 6 a.m. March 8, officials said.
US 75, at the US 82 intersection. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads on the northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street, as well as on the eastbound and westbound US 82 frontage road lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
Watch for lane closures of the eastbound and westbound US 82 frontage roads at the northbound and southbound US 75 frontage roads in Sherman. Traffic will remain in this configuration for five weeks while this phase of construction is performed. For this phase, the lanes for the northbound and southbound frontage roads of US 75 will be shifted to the outside onto the newly constructed widening and traffic will be routed onto the new US 82 overpasses. Eastbound and westbound frontage roads of US 82 between the northbound and southbound frontage roads of US 75 will be reduced to one lane of traffic in both the eastbound and westbound directions. This operation will allow for the construction of under pavement drainage structures and constructing one half the width of the permanent pavement. Drivers are advised to be aware of road crews on the highway, expect some delays, and plan their commutes in advance.
FM 1417, from US 82 to SH 56. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. Travelers are advised that intermittent temporary daily lane closures will be required for both northbound and southbound FM 1417 while the contractor completes the remaining work.
US 82, from SH 91 to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for a lane closure on westbound US 82 between Texoma Parkway and Loy Lake Road as workers install a center median concrete barrier to help prevent crossover head-on collisions.
FM 121, from Main Street in Van Alstyne to SH 160. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park. Watch for daytime lane closures within Eisenhower State Park as workers perform base repairs on the roadway and then overlay the roadway with a hot-mix surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, from the Cooke County line to FM 131 in Sherman. Watch for lane closures as workers replace the bridge railing and guardrail approaches at each bridge structure and install median barrier. During construction, bridge travel will be reduced to one lane while crews replace the bridge railing. Currently, the contractor is working on the westbound US 82 lanes at Harris Creek and on the eastbound lanes at Post Oak Creek. On this project, the contractor is also installing a center median concrete traffic barrier between FM 1417 and FM 131. Motorists should expect lane closures while this work is underway.
Lynch Crossing Road at Jordan Creek. Lynch Crossing Road at Jordan Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure, traffic is asked to use County Line Church Road and West Line Road as a detour.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, from the Collin County line to the Oklahoma State line. Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete sections. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
US 75 debris pickup, from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
FM 901, from SH 56 to FM 902. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2729, from FM 902 to FM 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Fannin County: SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
Westbound US 82, from FM 100 to SH 78. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to mill and pave the roadway. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures through the work zone.
FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
CR 1020 at Caney Creek. CR 1020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure, traffic is asked to use CR 1030 as a detour.
SH 78, from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121, from SH 56 to FM 1629. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
Hopkins County: FM 900, from I-30 to FM 3019. Watch for single lane closures and delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
Hopkins County: SH 19, from I-30 to Rains County Line. Watch for crews performing tree trimming and removal.
Franklin County: Spur 423, at I-30 North Frontage Road. Watch for four-way stop condition as crews activate traffic signal for seven-day flash period.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
Lamar County: Loop 286, from FM 1497 around the north loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures and perform bridge maintenance.
Loop 286, from US 271 North going west to FM 79. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, crossing closures and merging traffic while crews place a bonded concrete surface and perform asphalt paving operations.
US 271, from LP 286 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews resurface the pavement and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 1507 (Jefferson Rd), from SH 19 to 0.8 MI North of Loop 286. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk.
CR 26320 at Morrison Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 1497, from FM 1184 to FM 3426. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures
SH 24, Lamar & Delta Counties: from the FM 64 intersection to 1,540 feet east of FM 198. Watch for temporary lane closures and lane shifts while crews resurface the roadway and perform bridge rail upgrades.
US 271, Lamar & Red River Counties: from the FM 196 North to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder closures and trucks entering and exiting the highway as crews remove tree and brush from within right of way.
Delta County:
FM 2068 at East Fork of Jernigan Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 2675, from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
SH 19 at South Sulphur and South Sulphur Relief. Watch for temporary shoulder closures while crews perform bridge maintenance.
Red River County: Cedar / Church Street (Clarksville, Texas), at the intersection of Cedar and Church Street. Watch for road closure while crews remove and replace the existing bridge.
Locust Street (Clarksville, Texas), at Delaware Creek. Watch for road closure while crews remove and replace the existing bridge.
CR 2127 at Scatter Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 2120, from FM 2573 to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 1487, from FM 910 to FM 412. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Hunt County: SH 11, from Culver Street to Live Oak. The contractor has placed work zone signs and barricades. The contractor has been working on signals at various locations and performing concrete median work. Final striping, signal head placement and sign placement will begin soon. The contractor has finished placing sod at various locations. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 1563, from SH 50 to SH 2655: This is a 2.7-mile rehabilitation project that will widen the existing roadway. The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. The contractor has begun preparing the right of way: placing driveways and driveway safety-end-treatments and cross culvert work is underway. The contractor is currently working on culvert extensions and performing subgrade widening work and base work and placing geogrid at various locations. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2642, from FM 35 to SH 66: The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. Excavation work for the detour is ongoing. The contractor has shifted traffic to the west to begin removal of asphalt, concrete and some existing driveways. Placement of storm sewer will continue along with embankment and excavation work. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, from I-30 to FM 1567. The contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. Cross culvert work is complete. The contractor has completed subgrade widening, cement treatment, flex base, and geogrid of the subgrade near mile six of the eight-mile project. Contractor is currently placing flexbase and scheduling prime coat and temp seed soon. Riprap and erosion control work is ongoing. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Shelby Avenue and Bledsoe Creek Bridge: The contractor has set barricades and work zone signs at both locations. The contractor has placed beams and poured the concrete deck on Shelby Avenue. The Bledsoe Creek in Fannin County project has begun placing steel for bridge deck work. Flex base and asphalt will be placed soon on Shelby Ave. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 intersection improvements from Monte Stratton to FM 1903. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor will be performing eastbound main lane barrier shift work, placing low profile traffic barrier at FM 1903 and excavation / embankment for detour placement. Excavation work on Gilstrap will begin soon and some work zone striping will be performed east bound near FM 1570. Utility work is ongoing. Temporary ramps are now open. The contractor plans to place more barriers and perform main lane widening and drainage work in the area. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Hunt and Rains Counties Hunt County Maintenance will be performing work on FM 3211 and overlaying on FM 3427. Crews also addressed the railroad crossing at FM1565 and fixed drainage on Lee Street. Rains County Maintenance has been working on FM 513 south of IH 30 repairing base failures at various locations. Both maintenance crews will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads, and fixing potholes on FM roads and state highways.
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In High School Basketball News, Boys 2A Region II Semifinal: Lipan 45, North Hopkins 42
March 1, 2024 – McKINNEY—Freshman Court Gaylor scored 12 of his team-high 17 points and was perfect on six free throws in the final quarter, as second-ranked Lipan held off furious North Hopkins, 45-42, on Friday in a boys Class 2A Region II semifinal at McKinney North High School.
The Indians (28-4) advanced to Saturdays region championship against the Poolville-Muenster winner at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
The eighth-ranked Panthers (28-8) never trailed by more than seven and seemed to have the momentum when Lukas Belz sank a three-quarter court shot to beat the third-quarter buzzer. Belz, who connected on three other three-pointers, led North Hopkins with 23 points.
Down 38-31 with 2:48 left in the game, the Panthers put Lipan on the free throw line to finish the game. Besides Gaylor, the Indians missed on 4 of 8 free throws and Steven Reyes’ 12-footer with 10 seconds left closed the gap to two points.
Both teams struggled offensively in the first half. North Hopkins was limited to one field goal in the second quarter until Belz’s floater in the lane with one minute left before the half. Lipan took a 14-12 halftime lead when 6-6 post Darius Steed worked inside for a lay-in with one second left. The Panthers shot just 1-7 from behind the arc in the first half.
Boys Class 2A Region II semifinals
Friday, March 1, 2024
McKinney North High School
Game 1
Score by quarters
North Hopkins 7 5 12 18 — 42
Lipan 7 7 11 20 — 45
NORTH HOPKINS (42)
Pacheco 2, Godbolt 2, Reyes 5, Belz 23, Mathis 10 ; Three-pointers: Reyes, Belz 4, Mathis; Fouled out: None. Record: 28-8
LIPAN (45)
Tarpley 6, Cornelius 8, Andreatta 6, Gaylor 17, Darius Steed 8; Three-pointers: Tarpley, Cornelius, Gaylor 3, Steed; Fouled out: None. Record: 28-4
By KEVIN McPHERSON/McKinney ISD Sports Information
Annual Wildgame Dinner and Auction to be Held March 9th
March 1, 2024 – The Annual Wildgame Dinner and Auction is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 9, 2024. The Annual event will be hosted by the Como Methodist Church. Activities begin at 5:30pm. The public is invited to attend this popular event. Stay tuned for more information.
Chamber Connection – February 28th
By Butch Burney
February 29, 2024 – Need glasses for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse? Want a T-shirt and sticker? We know where you can get them.
We have eclipse merchandise at the Chamber of Commerce, including T-shirts, stickers and glasses. With tens of thousands of visitors targeting Hopkins County for April 8, don’t wait until the last minute.
The Chamber has an eclipse website, TotalEclipseSSTx.com, in which you can upload information about events, attractions, lodging, retail shops and restaurants. That will be the information clearinghouse for what is happening in Hopkins County on April 8 and the weekend leading up to that day.
We will be hosting a free concert on Saturday, April 6, downtown, featuring The Paper Dolls, Jason Waldon and the Alibis and Dubb and the Luv Machines. Plus, there will be vendors’ market at The Venue at 219 that weekend.
Check out the website, upload information and get prepared!
Chamber Golf Tournament
For all the linksters out there, the Chamber’s annual golf tournament, which is historically the first Friday in April, has been moved to the first Friday in May due to the eclipse traffic. We will post registration forms the middle of next week.
The tournament is limited to 43 teams – 18 in the morning and 25 in the afternoon.
The cost for a team of six is $750, which includes a morning or afternoon tee time, three carts and six lunches.
Pick up a registration form at the chamber or look for it to be posted on the Chamber website next week.
Cocktails and Conversation
Join us for our next Cocktails and Conversation mixer, hosted by the Haus of Sabo at their new studio located at 206 Church St. The mixer will be from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7.
You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend and there is no charge.
Come and enjoy some cocktails and conversation.
Ribbon Cuttings
Haus of Sabo will have a ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, March 8, at their new location at 206 Church St. Please join us for this event.
