Lady Cats Volleyball Returns to the Main Gym Tuesday
Coach Bailey Dorner’s team is all too happy to return to the SSHS Main Gym.
Lady Cats volleyball continues flying through non-district season Tuesday, hosting Texas High.
Tuesday evening’s game hosting Texas High is now a non-district contest, as Sulphur Springs moved down to 4A Division-II following the previous school year.
The Lady Tigers come into Tuesday evening’s game sporting a 17-8 record.
Sulphur Springs hopes to snap a skid, currently standing at three games. The Lady Cats lost both of their contests last week, getting swept by both Canton and Lindale on Tuesday and Friday, respectively.
Volleyball lost two of their three before last week as well, bringing their losing skid over the last week and a half to five of six.
Sulphur Springs now sports an 11-10 record with five games left before district season begins.
Coach Dorner and her young program look to regain momentum if they can beat a tough Lady Tigers team Tuesday in the Main Gym.
That game between former district rivals Sulphur Springs and Texas High begins on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 5:30 P.M.
Both JV team precede the varsity at 4:30 P.M.
For those who cannot make Tuesday’s game in the SSHS Main Gym, Coach Dorner’s team follows Tuesday’s contest with two more games at home.
Volleyball begins a three game home-stand Tuesday hosting Texas High. The two following contests are:
- Friday, Sept. 9 vs. Redwater (4:30 P.M)
- Tuesday, Sept. 13 vs. Melissa (5:30 P.M.)
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For Aug. 28-Sept. 4, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week Aug. 8-Sept. 4, 2022, included:
Arrests
- Penny Pritchard, 48 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Sept 3, 2022, for Possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana.
- Joseph Mungo, 34 years of age, of Fountain Valley, California, was arrested on Sept. 3, 2022, for Public Intoxication.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 104 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 15 citations and 16 warnings during this reporting period.
Updated COVID-19 Booster Vaccines Expected To Be Available In Texas This Week
With updated COVID-19 booster vaccines now authorized and recommended for use, doses are expected to begin shipping over the next few days and arriving at health care providers across Texas this week.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has allocated a total of about 900,000 doses of the updated boosters to Texas, including 502,500 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 192,800 doses of the Moderna vaccine available for order by health care providers. Another approximately 200,000 doses will be available through large retail pharmacies like H-E-B, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.
The updated “bivalent” vaccines are different from earlier versions because they are designed to protect against the original strain of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, which is responsible for more than 99 percent of the COVID cases in Texas over the past month.
The boosters are a single dose that uses the same mRNA technology as the original Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, and they will be available in many of the same locations. The updated Pfizer booster is authorized for people at least 12 years old, and the Moderna booster is for people 18 and older. People can get the updated booster as long at it has been at least two months since they completed any primary COVID-19 vaccine series or gotten a previous booster. They should talk to their health care provider about the best timing for them.
Doses of the updated boosters are shipping to clinics, health departments, hospitals and pharmacies. People can use the vaccine finder at vaccines.gov to locate a provider with doses of the new boosters in stock starting next week.
About 47 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Texas since they first became available in late 2020. Eighteen million people have been fully vaccinated, and 7.4 million have gotten at least one previous booster.
Considerations To Keep In Mind Before Constructing Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
This year, many are reconsidering raised bed vegetable gardens. The reasoning is simple. They’re compact, easy to work, easy to water, maintain moisture better, fewer problems with weeds, and usually produce more than a regular garden the same size. They come in all lengths, although widths are usually (not always) restricted to 4 feet.
Soil depth is extremely important. Raised beds that are only 4 inches tall work, but the effort combined with bed life makes them (for me) not worth the effort. Eight inches tall, which allows plenty of soil/ compost, should be the minimum height. Eight inches allows for adequate soil, compost and mulch for growing vegetables. Deep till the underlying soil, so future vegetable roots can go deeper if they need it. Layers of cardboard on top of the tilled area prevent weeds from penetrating. Well, if you have Bermuda grass, cardboard will at least slow it down!
The more height, the more room available to max out the garden’s ability to produce. My raised bed is 4 foot X 38 foot, and 24 inches tall, and made from three layers of concrete blocks. Twenty-four inches allows for construction of a hügelkultur garden. In the bottom is a layer of firewood, followed by 10-plus large bags of leaves. On top of this are several cubic yards of compost, topsoil and mulch. The bottom portion will take several years to totally decay, meaning additional fertilizers are not required. Initially overfill by at least 2 inches to account for settling. Also, raised beds may require some soil additions each year.
The remaining concern is sidewall construction. Nontreated wood won’t last long. Higher walls require thicker sidewalls. Treated wood is, by and large, not recommended due to leaching of chemicals into the vegetables. There are a few treated woods that are acceptable and fabricated wood, including concrete wood.
Support For Uvalde CISD
Many local schools — including Cumby, North Hopkins, Saltillo, Sulphur Springs ISD — will be joining others across the state Tuesday in a show of support for Uvalde CISD.
Students in Uvalde CISD will return to classes tomorrow for the first time since 21 died last spring as a result of the shooting on the Uvalde school campus. It will be tough day for many in Uvalde, the staff who want to do what they can to protect children and each other, the students who can’t forget what happened a few months back, the parents who once again are asked to entrust their students’ safety to school personnel with the horror of the spring tragedy is still fresh in memory.
School children and staff at campuses across the state will don shirts of maroon, Uvalde CISD’s school color, to show support for all in Uvalde, students, staff, parents and community. The maroon out is designed to show that “our flyer family stands with Uvalde”, that local hearts, love, support and prayers remain with the Uvalde community, especially during the start of school Tuesday.
Community members who wish to also stand in unity for Uvalde CISD are encouraged to do so as well.
Wildcats Football Beats Mount Pleasant, Starts Season 2-0
Coach Brandon Faircloth’s team fought until the final whistle, emerging victorious in a 34-17 non-district win over the Tigers.
Friday’s second straight home game for Sulphur Springs was a tight one until the finish. Wildcats football’s non-district contest versus Mount Pleasant was closer than the final score indicated.
For a majority of Friday night’s contest, the rivalry game between the two schools remained a one possession game. Each time a school would score, the other would quickly regain momentum. Sulphur Springs jumped out to an early lead, only to see it dwindle as the game progressed.
Running the ball proved to be the bread and butter of both teams’ offense.
QB Brady Driver once again set the tone with his legs, taking it into the end zone twice himself. That gives him four rushing touchdowns through two games. He has also gained almost 200 yards on the ground through the team’s two games.
The quarterback also picked up his second passing touchdown on the season, thanks to a beautiful spiral to wide-open Skylar Lewis for a 44-yard house call.
The second-to-last drive for Mount Pleasant was a tough one to swallow for the Wildcat defense, as the Tigers converted several 3rd and 4th downs to gain a new set of downs. They cashed in on the momentum with a touchdown, following that up with a successful 2-point conversion, and the Tigers then trailed by only three at 20-17.
A rushing touchdown for Malachi Roland put the game in a more firm position for the Wildcats, but the ensuing drive for the Tigers put the game out of reach for Mount Pleasant.
The score in the win is Roland’s third rushing touchdown on the year. He also broke several ankles on the way to a huge 43-yard gain, setting up a Driver rushing TD.
The second straight win for the Wildcats gives them a 2-0 record to start their season.
Next up, football hits the road for two weeks, first traveling to Hallsville for a non-district contest on Friday, Sep. 9.
But even with Driver’s impressive rushing ability, a talented Tiger offense stringed together several impressive drives to get back into Friday night’s game.
It was not until an interception returned for a touchdown that the Wildcats iced the game, sealing a 34-17 win for Sulphur Springs.
That game with the Bobcats kicks off on Friday at 7:30 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Meal A Day Menu – Sept. 5-9, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Sept. 5-9, 2022 includes:
- MONDAY, September 5 — Chili Dogs, Baked Beans. Pickle Spear and Chips.
- TUESDAY, September 6 — Oven Omelet, Ham Slice, Fruit Cups and Blueberry Muffins.
- WEDNESDAY, September 7 — Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, Pickled Beets.
- THURSDAY, September 8 — Red Beans and Rice with Sausage, Tomatoes and Okra, and Garlic Toast.
- FRIDAY, September 9 — Smothered Beef Patties, Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
Aside From SB3 Requirements, SBOE To Delay Revising Social Studies Framework Until 2025
Texas History To Remain Standalone Course, Development and Implementation Process for Innovative Native American and Asian American Studies Courses Already In Progress Will Continue
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met this week with a primary focus on updating the Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). After public testimony and much discussion, board members were tasked with deciding whether or not to move forward with the revision of the whole subject area or limiting changes to those required as a result of Senate Bill 3 passed during a recent special legislative session. Previously, board members had tasked TEKS review work groups with providing them possible revisions to the Social Studies TEKS based on a new framework that would change the timeframe in which certain courses are currently taught. In particular, this would have embedded both 4th and 7th grade Texas History into a broader history course, as opposed to a stand-alone course, causing some concerns. This along with other changes to the framework led some members to believe they were moving too fast and needed to spend more time investigating such changes.
As a result, SBOE members voted to slow the process down. The Social Studies TEKS were not required to be updated until 2025, aside from the necessary changes required by SB 3. Members voted first to request that TEA staff bring to the next SBOE meeting a draft that only adds missing SB3 requirements to existing TEKS and gives staff the latitude to use draft student expectations from the work groups as a starting point in adding student expectations that meet SB 3 requirements.
SBOE members then voted to establish that the board will spend the next two years, until 2025, investigating the framework, essentially, delaying any revisions until that time.
In addition, a vote was taken to begin future revision processes with a new framework provided by SBOE Member Will Hickman (R-Houston). It would keep Texas History as a stand-alone course while moving it to 5th and 8th grade. This framework would only be a starting point for discussion and investigation.
The SBOE also voted to move forward with the development and implementation process for innovative courses in Native American and Asian American Studies, as these are already in progress.
The SBOE expects to have a special called meeting at the end of September to hear public testimony and have 1st reading on the revisions to the Social Studies TEKS as required by SB 3.
The board’s Committee on School Initiatives also reviewed the timeline for the charter school application process: applications are due November 4, 2022; determination notifications for applicants that will advance to capacity interviews will be sent April 17, 2023; capacity interviews with TEA and the SBOE will be May 8-12, 2023; the commissioner will propose awards on May 30, 2023; and the SBOE will meet in June for any potential vetoes.
Nation’s Report Card results Highlight Student Learning Loss
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) this week. Known informally as the nation’s report card, these latest results are the first nationally representative dataset that provide insights into student achievement and learning prior to the COVID-19 pandemic to now. Average scores for students aged 9 in reading and mathematics declined by 5 and 7 percentage points respectively – the largest average score decline since 1990 and the first decline in the average math scores for students since the inception of NAEP. USED says the findings underscore the impact the pandemic has had on student learning.
Click here to read the Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Recent NAEP Data.
Click here for information on Sulphur Springs ISD report card scores
Click here for information about report cards of rural schools serving Hopkins County students.
Click here to select and view Texas school district and campus report card data for the 2021-2022 school years.
Venue Change Announced For Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Annual Fall Seminar
A venue change has been announced for the Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Annual Fall Seminar. The Oct. 15, 2022 event will now be held in the Genealogical Society’s Research Library, located just inside Sulphur Springs Public Library, at 611 North Davis St. in Sulphur Springs.
The 2022 Fall Seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with John A. Sellers, 5th generation Hopkins County native HCCGS President since 2017, as the featured speaker. Sellers will hold four sessions each covering one of the following topics:
- Learning Where Your Ancestors Played, Prayed, Lived and Died
- To Be, To We, To Pass
- The ABCs and Double S of Census Research
- Was Grandpa “His Brother’s Keeper?”
There’s still time for any who have yet to register for the fall seminar. Cost is $30. Attend in person or virtually by Zoom. A link will be provided for those indicating they will be attending virtually via Zoom.
“We have worked hard this past year to improve our virtual experience and feel sure you will enjoy that experience almost as much as being with us in person!” Rhonda Bechhold, HCGS 1st Vice President of Programs, said in a release.
To register, complete the registration form (Click here for link or download from below) and return with check payable to Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Fall Seminar, to PO Box 624, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.
For more information, call HCGS at 903-885-8523 or send an email to [email protected].
The HCGS website, https://hcgstx.org/, also has details about the fall virtual “lock-in” from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, the society and available resources for genealogical research.
Paris District Road Report for Sept. 5, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 5, 2022. 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 for this construction project.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop condition. Traffic on the frontage roads is asked to pay attention to the advanced warning signs and new stop signs, and approach the intersection prepared for a stop there.
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 lanes 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. The Taylor Street intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic in order to complete the concrete paving at this intersection. The closure is expected to last for three weeks. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Taylor Street is asked to use either Lamberth or Washington Streets as a detour route.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for the South Travis Street bridge over Post Oak Creek. During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane with traffic signals controlling traffic through the project, while the new bridge is built in phases.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Randy Street to Walnut Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to construct sidewalks and curb ramps. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: south of Whitesboro at the railroad underpass near US 377. Watch for lane closures with signals controlling traffic while crews work to upgrade the bridge railing.
SH 5, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne along Newport Drive from Partin Elementary School to SH 5, and along SH 5 from Newport Drive to Forrest Moore Park. Construction on a new multi-use trail is underway. The project will install a minimum eight-foot-wide sidewalk trail along this stretch of roadway. Occasional lane closures will be required to complete the work while this project is underway.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to complete the remaining work on the project.
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.
FM 1753, Grayson County: from FM 120 to FM 1897. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and then overlay the roadway.
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. Work on FM 121 at the FS 121 intersection (formerly Scharff Road intersection) is ongoing as crews work to widen the pavement to add turn lanes. Motorists on FM 121 should expect daytime lane closures while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
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 996, Grayson County: In Pottsboro from FM 120 to FM 1417. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a fog seal to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. 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 121, Grayson County: from US 377 to SH 289. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 11, Fannin County: from SH 121 to SH 78. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers pave the roadway with a thin hotmix surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
CR 3315 at Allen Creek, Fannin County. The bridge on CR 3315 at Allen Creek has been reopened to traffic as the new bridge has been completed. Watch for occasional lane closures as crews complete the punch list items.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers build the new SH 34 bridge over the future Lake Ralph Hall as well as the approaches to the bridge.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for occasional temporary one-lane closures as workers complete the remaining items on this project.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
SH 56, Fannin County: from FM 2077 to FM 1396. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on spot milling and blade leveling the roadway to remove rough spots. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 100, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on blade leveling 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.
FM 1536, Hopkins County: from SH 19 to FM 71. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews rehabilitate the roadway.
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 closures while crews resurface the roadway.
US 271, Red River County: from SH 37 to Titus County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
FM 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
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.
FM 195, Red River County: from the Lamar County line to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and replace bridge rail.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the North Loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures, perform bridge maintenance, and make crossover closures.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures and complete road closure, with signed detour route, 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.
CR 3440, Delta County: at Jennings Creek. Watch for road closure while crews replace the existing bridge.
CR 15100, Lamar County: at a Branch of Cuthand Creek. Be aware that the road is closed while crews replace the existing bridge.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
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 bridge. Brush clearing has begun for bridges on CR 2132. Bridge removal has begun and drill shafts and abutment work will begin soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 903, Hunt County: From US 380 to FM 1569 South. The contractor placed the second course and permanent striping. The contractor is working on installing bases for signs and mailboxes cleaning culverts and ditches. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH-224, Hunt County: The contractor has placed barricades and warning signs along with the detour route. The contractor completed bridge demolition and has been tying steel and placing drilled shafts and columns. Please be aware current construction, detour signage and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has completed the north and south bridge approaches. The Lake Fork Creek bridge has been fully opened. The contractor completed mailbox turnouts and began to address county roads. The contractor has been setting 18-inch and 12-inch safety end treatments in various locations, and poured the footer and box extension on the culvert. The contractor has also begun backfilling mailbox turnouts and dressing safety end treatments. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor completed concrete paving at the intersection of SH 276 and FM 264. The contractor is working on the culvert extensions on the west section SH 276. The contractor is working on ditch and back slope grading – preparing areas for scheduled temporary seeding and addressing sidewalks and ADA ramp installation. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor has completed the project and is working on punch-list items. Please be aware of work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various overlay and potholing operations. Hunt County maintenance crews will be performing base patching operations on FM 2194. Rains County crews will be working on patching and seal coat prep on FM 2101. Crews installed stop signs and converted the intersection of FM 2101 and FM 1564 to a four-way stop in late August. Crews will be installing mailboxes, delineators, and signs in various locations. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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