7 Arrested On Possession Charges Over The Weekend
Seven individuals were arrested on possession charges, resulting from three traffic stops and a suspicious vehicle check, conducted over the weekend of Dec. 30, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023, according to arrest reports.
East Industrial Drive Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond and Officer Zach Davis reported stopping a Chevrolet van at 10:57 p.m. Dec. 30, 2022, for defective lighting. Upon contact with the driver, police reported smelling a strong marijuana odor coming from the van’s interior. A search of the vehicle yielded a cigarette box with a baggy containing a white powder-like substance the officer believed was cocaine and a straw in the common area between the van seats, Rosamond alleged in arrest reports.
When both occupants denied knowledge and ownership of the box and its contents, both the driver and passenger, identified in arrest reports as 48-year-old Shakendrick Lamar Pettigrew of Tyler and 24-year-old Montashia Shenil McCarty of Paris, were taken into custody at 11:37 p.m. Friday for possession of the suspected controlled substance.
Prior to being transported to jail, the woman allegedly admitted she’d concealed marijuana in a body cavity; it was retrieved by staff upon arrival at the jail, Rosamond alleged in arrest reports. Both Pettigrew and McCarty were booked into Hopkins County jail just after midnight on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Pettigrew remained in the county jail Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, on the felony charge, while McCarty was released from Hopkins County jail later Dec. 31, 2022, according to jail reports.
Suspicious Vehicle Check
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis reported seeing a Chevrolet Silverado, with the truck lights and engine running, parked across several parking spots at a State Highway 11 east business in Como at 1:17 a.m. Dec. 31, 2022. Aware the business was closed, the deputy pulled in behind the pickup to check for suspicious activity. As he approached the driver’s side door, Sgt. Davis noted a large dog in the bed of the truck. He noted a man appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat with a large baggy with a white substance visible on the console.
Davis reported waking up the man, who opened his door. The man, identified as 31-year-old Reed Ballard of Como, was asked about the bag on the console. He initially tried to conceal it, but eventually admitted it contained methamphetamine, Davis alleged in arrest reports. Ballard was placed into custody at 1:30 a.m., but was allowed to contact a family member who lived less than a mile from the location to take possession of both the dog and truck.
Ballard and the contraband were transported to jail. The substance field-tested positive for meth and weighed 8.7 grams, including packaging, resulting in the Como man being booked into Hopkins County jail at 2:49 a.m. Saturday, on a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, Davis alleged in arrest reports.
The 31-year-old remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, on the felony controlled substance charge, according to jail records.
Texas Street Traffic Stop
HCSO Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Elijah Fite reported stopping a maroon Chevrolet van on Texas Street at Peach at 3:13 p.m. New Year’s Day 2023 for failure to signal the proper distance prior to a turn. Upon contact with the driver, deputies recognized him as a man who id not have a valid driver’s license. While speaking to the driver, from the passenger’s side of the van, Steward reported seeing an open beer can un the passenger’s side floorboard. He had all three occupants step out of the van and obtained permission to search the vehicle and its contents, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
After removing a metal ashtray in the center console deputies reported finding a baggy containing a crystal-like substance the deputies suspected was methamphetamine. All three occupants denied any knowledge about the contraband. All three were placed under arrest around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2023, and transported to jail, along with the contraband, according to arrest reports.
At the jail the crystal-like substance, including packaging weighed 1 gram, resulting in 30-year-old Lauren Serene Maxwell of Sulphur Springs, and 54-year-old Floyd Taylor and 60-year-old Terry Ray Boles, both of Como, being booked into the county jail at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Fite and Steward alleged in arrest reports.
Maxwell remained in the jail Monday, Jan. 2, 2022. Boles was released Monday on a possession of a Penalty Group 2-A controlled substance in a drug-free zone charge. Taylor also was released Monday on the felony possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in drug-free zone charge, according to jail records.
I-30 East Traffic Stop
Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported stopping a Mercedes E350 at 3:25 p.m. Jan. 1, 2023, on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 116 for speeding, traveling 90 in a 75 mph speed zone. The driver was identified.
A Texas Department of Public Safety canine a short time later responded to conduct an open air sniff around the vehicle. The dog positively alerted for controlled substances on the car door. A probable cause search allegedly revealed 12.9 grams of suspected Tramadol HCL tablets in the Fort Worth woman’s purse, Talley alleged in arrest reports.
The woman was arrested at 4:14 p.m. New Year’s Day and transported to jail, where she was booked in at 5:23 p.m. Jan. 1, 2023, on a possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance charge. She was released from Hopkins County jail Jan. 2, 2023 on the misdemeanor charge, according to jail reports.
Shots Reportedly Fired, 1 Injured On South Broadway Street
South Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs from Lee Street to West Industrial Drive was closed to traffic shortly after 6 p.m. Jan. 2, 2023, as officers work an area where gunshots were reportedly fired and one person was reportedly injured. No official statement had been released by local law enforcement at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
Local officers are reported to have responded to a call in the area of West Industrial Drive near South Broadway Street around 6 p.m. Jan. 2, 2023; one suspect was identified in connection with the complaint. Shortly thereafter, a suspect reportedly took off running toward South Broadway Street. Initial reports were that officials pursued the suspect, said to have a gun, on foot. Officers responding reported gunshots were fired. One person was reported to have been injured. EMS and fire personnel responded. No law enforcement was reported at that time to have been injured.
South Broadway Street continued to be closed down from Lee Street to Industrial Drive at 8 p.m. Jan. 2, 2023, while multiple law enforcement officials worked in the area of Broadway and Industrial Drive.
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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.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report for Dec. 26, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023 included:
Arrests
- Bobby Webb, 52 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Dec. 31, 2022, for Public Intoxication.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 82 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 4 citations and 11 warnings during this reporting period.
City Council To Consider Ordinances Setting New Sanitation Rates, Rezoning Request
Sulphur Springs City Council is slated Tuesday evening, Jan. 3, 2023, to consider two ordinances, one setting new sanitation rates and one which would rezone an East Shannon Road property to allow for residential development, and two 380 agreements. Service pins are slated to be awarded and an executive session to be held to discuss personnel and economic development matters.
Sanitation Ordinance
The Council is asked to consider approving on second and, if approved, final reading Ordinance No. 2815, which would amend the sanitation rate ordinance setting new sanitation rates.
Essentially, city officials voted earlier in the year when approving city utility rates to postpone making a decision on the sanitation rate so that the fees would be based on more accurate rates based on consumer price index rates. In August, city officials proposed a 9.8% increase to reflect contract provision.
During a 2022 budget work session, city officials reported that annual contract increases over the past five years have been based on the consumer price index-for urban wage earners and clerical workers (wages for hourly staff — CPI-W) in October, but the city’s rates including any increases are decided on in September.
The sanitation revenue was less than projected over the last year, city staff reports. Both sanitation companies serving Sulphur Springs submit rates at the end of October, which is after the annual budget is adopted (in September) and, typically utility rates for city residents as well.
The City Council at that time opted to postpone setting a new sanitation rate until at least November, which would be after Republic and Sanitation Solutions submitted their requests for increases in sanitation services, as allowed by the contracts the city has with each.
at the Dec. 6, 2022, City Council meeting, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Lesa Smith proposed a 6.16% increase in rates using a weighted average increase for the contracts.
The landfill sanitation contract increase is based on the consumer price index-for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) for October, with the Sanitation Solutions contract based on December’s CPI-W, but capped at 5%. There is no cap on the landfill contract CPI increase. The CPI-W for October came in at a 7.9% increase over October 2021. Although the December CPI won’t be in until this month, Smith noted it it is highly unlikely the CPI percentage increase would fall below the cap of 5%.
Using the weighted average increase for contract, city staff proposed a 6.16% increase in sanitation rates, The landfill charges comprise about 40% of the sanitation expense, with a proposed increase to rates of 7.9% and the collection contract comprises the other 60% of the cost with a proposed increase of 5%. Using the weighted average of the two contracts, the result and proposed sanitation rate increase would be 6.16%.
Sulphur Springs City Council approved on first reading Ordinance No. 2815 on first reading at the Dec. 6, 2022, meeting. The City Council will be asked again during the 7 p.m. meeting Jan. 3, 2023, after a public hearing, to consider approving on second reading Ordinance No. 2815 amending the sanitation rate ordinance setting new sanitation rates. The rate will would go into effect per the city Ordinance with City Council approval Tuesday.
Rezoning Ordinance
The City Council also will be asked to consider approving on first reading Ordinance # 2820, which essentially would the request of Kennedy Commercial-Shannon Rd LLC to rezone 0.78-acre of the property at 1439 East Shannon Road from heavy industrial to multifamily as a proposed Cadi Lane North subdivision.
On Dec. 19, 2022, the City of Sulphur Springs Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and, after discussion, gave approval recommending the request for approval by the City Council at the Jan. 3, 2022, meeting.
The property is located near the intersection of Cadi Lane and Helm Lane, where the developer plans to construct three duplex-style rental properties. The intent is for the property to be very similar to the units Joe Ardis had constructed on Lundy Street, Sulphur Springs Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski told the P&Z Commission at the Dec. 19 meeting.
Residential development is not permitted in heavy industrial zones. Heavy industrial zoning currently allows for auto wrecking yards, lumber mills, junkyards, factories, and other commercial and rental uses, city staff reported.
The property is surrounded by a variety of zoning types. To the north is a heavy industrial zone, which includes warehousing and offices. To the east is another heavy commercial zone on Helm Lane, where apartments are located. To the south and west is a neighborhood with single family housing which are zoned single family-6.
City staff reported downsizing the zoning to allow for duplexes on the property would be an appropriate transition, given the single family and multifamily housing in the neighborhoods around the property.
Certified letters were sent to 13 surrounding property owners within 200 feet of the proposed zoning change, notifying them of the request and P&Z meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. The City of Sulphur Springs received five responses to those letters, four that were opposed to the zoning change and one that was undecided because the individual no longer owns property there.
Concerns expressed were for more of a buffer between the single family homes and rental units. The developer of the Woodcreek Subdivision also indicated opposition to the change, as having townhomes or duplexes next door to a new addition would affect existing homes from being sold, Niewiadomski reported at the P&Z meeting.
One reply was from a widow who indicated having more multifamily housing at that address would make her feel measurably more unsafe.
Two of the replies were from a Marianne Circle couple who asked the P&Z Commission to protect their 20-plus-year-old home in the nearby neighborhood with more of a boundary. One claimed the new neighborhood has homes that are sitting empty with no interest shown and that “has made a mess of our streets.”
The Woodcreek Subdivision developer noted the duplexes would be right next door to the entrance to the subdivision. He noted he “put in 30K additionally for stubbing out to the proposed for which zoning change is requested,” which he said “is very unfair for me as a developer.” Ram Yennam noted five single family homes have already been built and are unsold. Adding townhomes or duplexes next to the entrance to the development would further impact the ability to sell those homes.
Niewiadomski recommended the request to rezone the 0.78-acre parcel from heavy industrial to single-family. The P&Z Commission followed the assistant city manger’s lead, recommending the change to the City Council.
Other Items
Also slated during the presentations and announcements portion of the Jan. 3 meeting is the awarding of service pins.
City Manager Marc Maxwell is scheduled to give his monthly report on capital improvements, municipal operations, accidents and claims for the month. Smith, as part of the manager’s report, too will have an opportunity to review expenditures and revenues.
For instance, Smith in December reported the city’s rating by Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded to Aa3 from A1 the City of Sulphur Springs. The issuer rating reflects the city’s credit quality and ability to repay debt and debt-like obligations without consideration of any pledge, security, or structural features. This action concludes a review that was initiated on November 3, 2022, in conjunction with the release of the US Cities and Counties methodology. A change in the methodology used in creating the score was one factor in the city’s improved rating.
Smith also at the Dec. 6, 2022, meeting reported the City was able to pave an additional 3.47 miles over the regular Summer Paving program because of the Street Maintenance Fee (SMF). Overall, that made 7.17 miles the city was able to pave in 2022. As of Sept. 30, 2022, the city had billed $1,009,421in street maintenance fees, had collected $978,871 in SMF, while expending $1,009,806 in SMF.
The 10 street segments (3.47 miles/18,316 feet) paved thanks to the SMF in 2022 were the following:
- Jackson Street — 0.47 mile/2,480 Feet paved at a total cost of $101,725.25, or $41.02 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay;
- Kasie Street — 0.13 miles/681 Feet, $27,921.91 cost, $41 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay;
- Lee Street — 0.95 mile/5,000 Feet paved, $404,791.97 cost, $80.96 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay & cement treatment stabilization;
- Fore Street — 0.20 mile/1,070 Feet, $34,395.66 cost, $32.15 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay;
- Forrest Lane — 0.21 mile/1,119 Feet, $52,910.99 cost, $47.28 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay;
- Garrison Street —0.18 mile/ 940 Feet, $49,628.66 cost, $52.80 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay;
- Glover Street — 0.07 mile/348 Feet, $20,499.21 cost, $58.91 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay;
- Dabbs Street — 0.08 mile/401 Feet, $22,907.60 cost, $57.13 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay;
- Azalea — 0.69 mile/3,648 Feet, $154,123.90 cost, $42.25 per foot, for Type D asphalt overlay; and
- Brinker Street — 0.50 mile/2,629 Feet, $140,900.96 cost, $53.59 per foot, for D asphalt overlay.
Submitted for consideration as part of the consent agenda will be minutes for the Dec. 6, 2022, City Council meeting, as well as 380 (infill housing) agreements for property at 1506 Sheffield Street and 607 Lamar Street.
The City Council is slated to conduct an executive session starting at 6:30 p.m. to consult with an attorney, discussion economic development with Ashoka Steel and the position of public works director, a position previously held by Russ Nuss, who passed away Dec. 5, 2022. Action on any items coming from the executive session would be taken during the regular open portion of the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2022, in the Council Chambers inside Sulphur Springs Municipal Building (city hall) on North Davis Street.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agendas
Hopkins County Commissioners Court have called two meetings for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, one for routine business; and another so the court can attend and participate in the swearing in of elected and appointed county officials and approve their officials bond.
The agendas for both sessions, which will be conducted in Hopkins County Courthouse, can be found below:
Growing Onions
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
Onions are a fun crop to grow, requiring some soil preparation, but very little maintenance. They tolerate most soils and transplanting extremely well. Onions have a history possibly exceeding 5,000 years, so they’ve been around awhile, and it’s hard to imagine many foods without them. I have no idea how many varieties there are but suffice it to say there’s a heap of them! What’s more, new varieties seemed to be in continual development.
Typical varieties include yellow, white and purple (red), but perhaps the most interesting species is the tree or walking onion. This onion develops bulbets where flowers would normally be located. The weight of the bulbs may cause the stem to bend over, allowing the bulbets to touch the ground where they take root and start a new plant, thus the name walking onion.
Planting onion seeds is, in my opinion, haphazard at best, and few of us plant onion bulbs, so look at transplants. There are numerous onion sets sold in this area, and all are good. For soil, Onions are heavy feeders, so good soil is preferred. For best results in poor soil, amend it with quality compost and add a little slow-release fertilizer. You can grow onions in your garden, flower bed, or most anywhere they can get plenty of sun.
Onions do better in raised beds, so simply mound up the soil about 4 inches high in a row 18-20 inches wide. Plant your seedlings about one inch deep. Some plant deeper, but the literature recommends one inch. Planting seedlings 4 inches apart avoids having to thin them later. Outside of watering, little to no maintenance is required. Seedling bulb size is NOT an indication of the final bulb size. If you haven’t tried growing onions, do so. Transplants should be available in early January.
Meal A Day Menu And Senior Citizens Center Calendar for Jan. 2-6, 2023
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 Jan. 2-6, 2023 includes:
- MONDAY, Jan. 2 — Sweet and sour chicken, mixed vegetables, egg roll.
- TUESDAY, Jan. 3 — Sliced ham, macaroni and cheese, squash, okra and tomatoes.
- WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4 — Tater tot casserole, broccoli, ranch-style beans.
- THURSDAY, Jan. 5 — Corny dogs, baked beans, and chips.
- FRIDAY, Jan. 6 — Beef stroganoff, mashed potatoes, green beans and garlic toast
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.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Café Menu Jan. 2-6, 2023
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Café offers a soup, entrée and grilled items weekdays for purchase. The Hospital Café, directed by Tony Blakley, serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. The café is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Below are the Daily Hospital Café menu options available Jan. 2-6, 2023:
HCSO: Duncanville Man Arrested In Winnsboro Confesses To Three CR 2402 Burglaries
A 27-year-old Duncanville man arrested Friday in Winnsboro confessed to three CR 2402 burglaries, according to sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Dennis Findley received a call at 3:44 p.m. Dec. 30, 2022, from a homeowner, who claimed a suspect vehicle from two previous burglaries had returned to their CR 2402 residence while they were out of town. Findley and deputies responded to the address of the CR 2402 burglary. Hopkins County Precinct 2 Constable John Beadle beat them there and reported tire tracks leading out of the property, possibly toward Winnsboro.
Hopkins County Dispatchers notified Winnsboro Police of the situation, including the vehicle description relayed by the homeowner. Winnsboro Police located a vehicle matching the description of the suspect on West Broadway Street in that city and stopped it for HCSO officers. Hopkins County deputies arrived, read the man in the vehicle his rights and were told he did in fact take the items that were in the bed of his truck from the residence, HCSO Deputy Elijah Fite noted in arrest reports.
When asked about the previous burglaries at the residence, Zachary Allen Hallett claimed he was the only person who removed items from the residence in previous burglaries, Fite and Findley alleged in arrest reports. The 27-year-old Duncanville man also told the HCSO officers that the items taken from the residence previously were at a residence in Wood County, Fite wrote in arrest reports. Hallett was taken into custody at 4:18 p.m. Friday. His truck was impounded in the sally port at Hopkins County Sheriff’s office for processing.
Hopkins County deputies contacted Wood County deputies for assistance in the recovery of the stolen items reported to be at the Wood County address. The HCSO officers then took Hallett to the Wood County address, which he identified as the location for the stolen property from previous burglaries at the CR 2402 residence. Deputies recovered the items taken from the CR 2402 address, according to the HCSO arrest reports.
Hallett was then transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked in at 7:34 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, on three burglary of a habitation charges, based on the Duncanville man’s confession of entering the CR 2402 residence on three separate occasions and committing theft each time, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
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 January 2, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 2, 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 for this construction project.
The southbound lanes for SH 91 have been reopened to traffic at the US 75 underpass. These lanes will be closed to through traffic again on Jan. 3, 2023, in order for crews to complete the bridge work at this location. Motorists traveling southbound on SH 91 will be detoured along the northbound US 75 frontage road to Taylor Street where they will make a left on Taylor Street and another left on the southbound frontage road.
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 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. The West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route. Mainlane traffic has been switched to the new concrete section between Lamberth Street and SH 56. The intersection of Washington Street on the west side of FM 1417 is scheduled to be closed to traffic on Jan. 4, 2023, in order for crews to complete the reconstruction of this intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Washington Street is asked to use Taylor Street and Little Lane as a detour route. The Washington Street closure is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Work is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2023, on the safety improvement project to lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right turn lanes. Motorists should expect occasional daytime lane closures while crews perform the work to widen the roadway.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Work is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2023, on the rehabilitation project to remove and replace the sidewalks and parking areas along the square. The contractor will work on one side at a time, with work beginning on the north side initially. During construction, the front entrances to the buildings will be temporarily closed and customers are asked to enter from the rear entrances. Occasional road closures will be required with a detour route in place to guide motorists around the project. The detour route will guide traffic along Union Street, Thode Street, and Collinsville Street to get around the project.
Roland Road at the South Branch of Big Mineral Creek is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches. During the closure, traffic is requested to use either US 377 or County Line Road as a detour.
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.
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 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 Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
US 69, Grayson County: from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 120, Grayson County: from US 69 to Carpenter’s Bluff Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 75, Grayson County: in Sherman from Loy Lake Road to US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne from SH 5 to Main Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: from SH 289 to US 377. 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.
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 flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
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 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 56, Fannin County: at the SH 121 intersection. Watch for a daytime shoulder closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs to the culvert.
FM 2029, Fannin County: from FM 1396 to FM 273. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 64, Fannin County: from SH 34 to the Delta County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews replace a culvert in the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews replace a culvert in 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 place pavement markings on 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.
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 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, make crossover closures, and place bonded concrete surfacing.
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.
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.
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.
FM 411, FM 1159, FM 1699, FM 2283, US 82 and US 37, Red River County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
FM 1499, FM 906, FM 2820, FM 79, FM 1510, US 271 North, and FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
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. The contractor has removed the existing CR 2132 bridge. The proposed drill shafts, abutments and west bridge deck have been constructed. The bridge deck curing is in progress and the contractor is waiting to start the roadway flex base. 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. Beams have been set and the contractor has begun pouring the bridge deck. The contractor worked on removing access road and rebuilding slopes the first part of the week. No work on project the rest of the week due holidays. Work will resume next week, weather permitting, with road work beginning after the holidays. Please be aware of this construction, detour route and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor worked on laying profile tracks and RPMs and placing the final safety end treatments on the driveway culverts. The contractor performed hand work on the SH 19 intersection. The contractor is cleaning up the area and working on signage items. 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 will be milling and overlaying the SH 276 and SH 34 intersection soon. The contractor plans to place permanent stripe on SH 34 after the milling operation is complete along with signal and signing work. Work has begun on the project sidewalks. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 38 & I-30 Bridges: The contractor has completed all repairs on the west bound side of I-30, including mow strip, cement stabilized backfill, asphalt rubber joint sealant, and header expansion joint sealant. The east bound side of I-30 is almost complete. The eight-foot cement guard rail repair was completed, and the asphalt rubber joint sealant repair has also been finished. The project is on time suspension due to holidays.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor completed placing the B-mix on the widening at SH 34 and FM 1570. The widening was not completed. Project is on time suspension due to the holidays.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Both crews are addressing potholes and roadway complaints. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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