SSISD Changes Academic Calendar One Week Before Classes Start
The Board of Trustees of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District met this week and made sweeping changes for the 2023-2024 Calendar. The first day of classes for students remains to be August 22, 2023, but several staff prep days have now been changed to instructional days meaning students will report to the classroom on those days. This change is to create more time for students in the classroom.
The six extra days that students will now have to attend class are:
- September 25, 2023
- October 16, 2023
- November 6, 2023
- December 11, 2023
- February 12, 2024
- May 10, 2024
Students and Teachers will pick up an extra holiday on April 1, 2024 as that day was previouly listed as a Staff Prep day but will now be designated as a Holiday in observance of Easter (which this year falls on March 31, 2024).
Teachers will still report for Staff Prep days on January 8 & 9, 2024 as well as March 18, 2024 and May 24, 2024. Two “weather make-up days” remain on the calendar for SSISD for February 23 & May 17, 2024.
The revised SSISD 2023-2024 calendar is shown below.
Speeding Leads to Arrest on Warrants and Drug Charge
August 15, 2023 – Cumby Police stopped a speeding vehicle this week and a records check revealed multiple warrants.
CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN MARTIN, age 41 of Cumby, was found to be wanted by Hopkins County and the US Marshals. Martin was arrested and placed in a patrol car. The grey pickup he had been driving was about to be released to his mother. Martin had provided consent to have the pickup searched before she took possession, but he changed his mind and attempted to prevent the search. A K-9 unit was called, and made a positive hit on the pickup. A probable cause search was performed.
A bottle of prescription drugs was located in the center console. The label had been removed. The owner of the pills was unable to be determined. Martin, who lists himself as unemployed and disabled, was also charged with possession of dangerous drug. The pickup was released to his mother.
He is charged with:
1 37.09(C) TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
1 481.115(B) POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G
1 US MARSHAL VOP
1 483.041(D) POSS DANGEROUS DRUG
This is not the first time Martin has been in Jail. In 2014 he was arrested in Hunt County Texas. Martin, then 31 years-old, received two indictments for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and one indictment for possession of a controlled substance. Martin was alleged in the indictments to have been in possession of a rifle and a pistol during a January 2 incident in the 1200 block of Walworth Street in Greenville.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
SSISD Announces After School Program
August 14, 2023 – Students from ages 5-11 will be able to spend their afternoons on school days at the Barbara Bush campus as the school district releases the information this week for parents. SSISD will be accepting students for the program which starts August 22 and lasts until May 23, with the after school program not being held on regular school holidays. The After School Program will be offering homework help, play-based learning as well as an afternoon snack. There is a $75 charge for the Monday-Friday program (plus processing fees) and students will be transferred by bus to the campus. The students will spend each afternoon at the campus from 3:30pm until 5:45pm.
Interested parents should contact:
Amanda Cochran 903-348-6131 or Patricia Garcia 903-885-2153 x1107
There is also an online registration option here: SSISD After-School Program Signup
New Extension Agent Starts October 1st
August 14, 2023 – The new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Family and Community Health agent for Hopkins County was officially welcomed by the Commissioners Court on Monday.
Johanna Hicks, former Family and Community Health agent for Hopkins County was on hand to welcome Lisa Sprague. Hicks retired after nearly three decades serving East Texas residents. She officially retired January 31, 2023.
Sprague most recently worked at the North Hopkins ISD. Her public profile gave details on her education and qualifications:
Sprague graduated from Sulphur Springs HIgh School in 1993. She worked in several professions before deciding to go back to college and complete my degree in education and graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in May 2014.
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on English.
TEA Certifications:
4-8 ELAR
7-12 ELAR
ESL EC-12
Family & Consumer Sciences Composite 7-12
Sprague will need to complete more training provided by the State of Texas. She will also spend time in the Titus County Extension office observing and learning from another Family and Community Health agent.
Hopkins County Commissioners Vote to Lower Tax Rate
August 14, 2023 – Hopkins County Tax Assessor-Collector Debbie Pogue Jenkins made the recommendation to the court Monday morning to lower the effective tax rate for county residents. The recommendation came as a result of an increase in the overall valuation of properties in the county as over 900 new properties were added to the tax rolls.
The current tax rate for Hopkins County is set at .523900/$100 or a little over 52 cents per $100 valuation of property values. The new lower rate propsed by Jenkins would be set at .495870/$100, a decrease of a little over 2 and 3/4 cents per $100 valuation.
Hopkins County has seen a decrease in the Tax RATE over the past few years although most residents have seen their tax bills go up over the same time period due to an increase in the Taxable VALUES. The taxable rate has decreased from .624892/$100 in 2018 to the current 2023 rate of .523900/$100 and once finalized by the commissioner’s court will go down to .495870/$100 for 2024. A public hearing for this issue is scheduled for August 21, 2023 in conjuction with a commissioner’s work session. The court will then consider to vote to make the lower tax rate official.
In addition, a referendum will be voted on in November state-wide to increase the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000 to help lower each taxpayer’s school tax burden. This measure most certainly will pass and will go into effect for 2024. Some resident’s will have already received their tax statment and will have to have an adjustment calculated after the November ballot.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Supports Meal-A-Day
August 14, 2023 – The Hopkins County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to support the Hopkins County based Meal-A-Day program.
Meal-A-Day Director Amanda Dietlin was on hand to receive the proclamation and a check for over two thousand dollars. Dietline made a brief presentation and answered several questions from commissioners regarding where the funds will be used.
“Not only will this money be used in Hopkins County exclusively, but this financial support from the County is required for a grant we are applying for this fall.” said Dietlin. The Court moved quickly after a presentation by Dietlin was made at the a work session last month. “We have a September application window, so we really appreciate the support. We were kinda sweating whether we could apply for the grant or not.”
Meal-A-Day is anticipating some additional costs when the new Senior Center is opened. MAD will need to purchase equipment. One of the most anticipated purchases will be a larger oven. Shelving for the pantry will also be needed.
The City of Sulphur Springs provides space and pays for utilities used by MAD. MAD would not be able to deliver $2 meals without all the support. “The City has been great to us.”, said Dietlin. A request for similar financial support was made to the City Council last month.
Walkingsticks in Your Garden
Walkingsticks in Your Garden
By: David Wall
Walkingsticks are a group of insects that are masters of camouflage. Resembling a small twig, they’re almost impossible to see in a forest unless you’re very observant, specifically looking for them, or they happen to be moving. If, however, you’re able to observe one you’re in for a treat.
First of all, they’re masters of camouflage, resembling a small twig. In your garden, they’re about the length of your hand. In forests, they can be larger. The largest (not in the U.S.) one ever found measured 22” long, making them the longest insect worldwide by far!
Walkingsticks grow by molting. Interestingly, if a leg has been lost due to predators, the limb will rejuvenate during molting!
Generally considered harmless, walkingsticks prefer deciduous or hardwood leaves. After that, it’s almost as if the sky’s the limit! Grass, weeds, rose, and many other leafy treats are consumed. An overpopulation can do forest damage by eating tree leaves, the portion between the leaf veins. Outbreaks requiring spraying treatment, while seldom occurring, have been known in the SE Oklahoma forests. It Texas, outbreaks have occurred further south which is not unusual since walkingsticks are considered a tropical insect.
In your garden, walkingsticks are a little easier to spot, but you still need to be paying attention. They prefer feeding at night but can feed at any time. The literature says little about which garden vegetables a walkingstick likes, but their preference for cabbage is well known. Being a somewhat picky eater, they eat only the green portion!
Female walkingsticks contain self-fertilized eggs. If the female doesn’t mate, offspring will be females. If she does mate, offspring will be males!
Should you be seriously concerned about walkingsticks in your vegetable garden? In urban areas, the answer is no. In rural forested areas, it’s more likely.
Suspected Forger Back in Hopkins County Jail
August 12, 2023 – KEVIN LANK JONES was arrested at the Tarrant County Jail this week and returned to Hopkins County.
Jones was arrested in Hopkins County in March of 2023 after he and a partner attempted to cash a forged check. They concocted a ridiculous story in an attempt to explain their actions. See that story here. His bond is currently set at $50,000.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Houston Truck Driver Arrested After 10 Mile Chase
August 12, 2023 – Sixty year-old BENIGNUS CHUKWUDILUM UZOMAH was arrested this week and charged with evading arrest with a vehicle.
Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies received a report of a reckless west bound driver on Interstate 30 around 11 AM. A point of observation was set up at mile marker 131.
The reported semi was located and a deputy began following it. He observed the driver acting in a reckless manor. UZOMAH was unable to maintain his lane, allowed the semi truck and trailer to creep onto the shoulder and crossed the centerline several times.
A traffic stop was attempted, but UZOMAH would not stop. A second unit joined the pursuit. UZOMAH finally stopped his truck near mile marker 122. A felony takedown was performed and UZOMAH was assisted out of his truck. He was transported to Hopkins County Jail without further incident.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Paris District Road Report for week of August 14, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 14, 2023. 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.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). 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. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set on the mainlanes for this construction project.
During the weekend of Aug. 19, the US 75 and US 82 frontage road intersections will be closed to through traffic, with all traffic being required to make a right turn. The north-and south-bound US 75 frontage roads at their intersection with the east- and west-bound US 82 frontage roads in Sherman, Texas, will be closed beginning at 2 a.m. on Saturday, August 19.
During this closure, all thru-traffic will cease. Travelers driving north or south on the US 75 frontage roads, or east or west on US 82 frontage roads, will be required to RIGHT TURN ONLY and follow a signed, designated detour.
This operation will allow crews to place temporary pavement to transition from the existing pavement to reconstructed US 75 and US 82 frontage roads. The intersections will be operational and re-opened for thru traffic prior to 6 a.m. on Monday, August 21.
The following detour routes will be signed and in place during this closure:
Westbound US 82 to Southbound US 75 detour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed95neysOZs
Eastbound US 82 to Northbound US 75 detour video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epenBC9xjDo
Northbound US 75 to Westbound US 82 detour video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJmXMLxekMc
Southbound US 75 to Eastbound US 82 detour video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVgeX4UV9Is
TxDOT officials ask drivers to be aware of road crews on the highway, to expect delays, and plan their commutes in advance for the duration of this closure. This construction and any temporary lane closures it creates are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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 turn right 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.
The eastbound entrance ramp to US 82 at the US 75 intersection is closed to traffic. This ramp serves as the entrance ramp to eastbound US 82 at US 75. This closure is needed to complete the construction of the US 82 eastbound frontage road and new entrance ramp. Motorists are advised to use the eastbound frontage road and continue east through the Loy Lake intersection and use the eastbound entrance ramp from Loy Lake Road to gain access to US 82.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 are closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around these intersections.
Eastbound Lamar Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to eastbound Lamar Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/5LrCpdOA8OQ
Westbound Houston Street traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Washington Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to westbound Houston Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/7jCatnI3Oq4
These switches will allow crews to reconstruct the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Lamar and Houston Streets. The US 75 northbound frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the northbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
For southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Main Street in Van Alstyne to SH 160. 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.
SH 11, Grayson County: from FM 697 in Sherman to US 69 in Whitewright. Work on the pavement overlay project has begun. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers mill 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
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park, Grayson County. 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, Grayson County: 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, the bridge location 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 and occasional lane closures while this work is ongoing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: 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.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately four miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections, with flaggers present to control traffic.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
FM 2729, Grayson County: from FM 697 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a fog seal on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 814 Grayson County: from SH 160 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a fog seal on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 902, Grayson County: from US 377 to SH 289. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 100, Fannin County: 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 100 is closed to through traffic between US 82 and SH 56 in order to replace culverts under the roadway. The signed detour will be to use US 82, FM 1396, and SH 56 to get around the closure.
FM 271, Fannin County: 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.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for traffic shifts and traffic-signal-controlled lane closures as workers build the bridge approaches for the new SH 34 roadway at the future Lake Ralph Hall.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 273, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 1396. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. 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.
I-30, Franklin County: from SH 37 to County Road 3050. Watch for single lane closures and delays as crews perform pavement widening for truck parking area.
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.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews perform bridge maintenance.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
Loop 286, Lamar County: 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, Lamar County: 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.
Loop 286 at FM 79, Lamar County: State Loop 286 westbound exit ramp at FM 79. Watch for ramp closure while crews place a bonded concrete surface and perform asphalt paving operations.
Loop 286 / US 271 South Interchange, Lamar County: from Dawn Drive going south to the North Loop 286 turn around. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk
US 82, Lamar County: at the FM 1502 intersection. Watch for temporary lane closures, and traffic and lane shifts as crews widen the roadway to install a left-turn lane and improve drainage structures.
Cedar / Church Street (Clarksville, Texas), Red River County: at the intersection of Cedar and Church Street in Clarksville, Texas. Watch for road closure while crews remove and replace the existing bridge.
FM 410, Red River County: From US 82 to FM 3281. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk and improve drainage.
FM 1507 (Jefferson Rd), Lamar County: from SH 19 to 0.8 MI North of Loop 286. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 11: Hunt County (From Culver St to Live Oak). The contractor has placed work zone signs and barricades. Contractor began milling curb and gutter for the inside lanes for both North and South SH 24/ SH11. The pedestrian crosswalk on SH 11 has been removed. This project is a traffic calming project and pedestrian improvements on SH 11. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2642: Hunt County (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 completed culvert extensions for Phase 1A. and removed concrete median on the South end of I-30 intersection at westbound service road. The contractor has begun the demolition of median on the north end of I-30 intersection.
SP 302: Hunt County (From SH 34 to FM 499, from FM 499 to I-30, from US 69 to SH 34, from O’Neal Street to US 69). The contractor has placed work zone signs and barricades. Milling and paving operations have finished. Paving and milling has begun in the downtown area of Greenville. Embankment work and guardrail work on BU 69 is ongoing. Striping to begin July 31 or later. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2946, Rains County (From FM 515 to FM 2795): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor is performing cross culvert work and culvert extensions at various locations on the project. The contractor has begun base repair work at various locations and widening will begin soon. Subgrade work for the first three miles is ongoing. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, Hunt County (From I-30 to FM 1567): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor has begun placing prime coat on the beginning stations of the project. Cross culvert work, reworking the roadway, widening and cement treatment to the subgrade, and reworking the roadway base material is ongoing. The contractor has begun placing prime coat on areas near the beginning of the project. Contractor has begun work on the next two miles, flex base, geogrid subgrade widening are set to begin. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project, Hunt County. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 and CR 2132 bridge. The contractor has begun work CR 1031, they are currently preparing the ROW and preparing to demo the existing bridge. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30, Hunt County: Interchange Improvements: The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. Grading and prepping temporary ramps is underway on east-bound and west-bound to get ready for hot mix this week. The contractor has been backfilling along edge of road. The contractor will be excavating on permanent ramp east-bound between SH 36 and FM 1903. Cash Water is working on utility relocation at FM 1570.The frontage road speed reduction signs and low-profile traffic barrier on frontage roads have been installed. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Hunt crews performed overlay operations on US380 and addressed maintenance deficiencies on US 69 and SH 66. Hunt herbicide is ongoing. Rains County crews addresses maintenance deficiencies on FM779, SH34 and SH276. Herbicide operations are ongoing throughout the counties.
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