Learn More About the Welding Program at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs
SPARKS FLYING
Donavon Thurneberry, a student in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop at the S, has the sparks flying as he works on a project. To learn more about the welding program or other workforce education opportunities, call the campus at 903-885-1232.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Local CHRISTUS Medical/Surgical Nurse Nominated For Daisy Award
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
CHRISTUS Health Launches On Demand Care — Virtual Visits With Caregivers Available Every Day
By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
CHRISTUS Health has expanded access to health care across ministries in Texas and Louisiana with the launch of CHRISTUS On Demand Care. These virtual visits allow patients to meet with a CHRISTUS Health caregiver through live video from their smartphone, tablet or computer for their urgent care needs from 7a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday, and even holidays. This service compliments scheduled virtual visits that are already in high demand and available to new and existing patients.
Built specifically for a consumer’s health care needs in mind, CHRISTUS On Demand Care providers can treat anything from allergies to rashes to even the flu, all from the comfort of a location and a time that’s convenient for the user. The virtual visit allows someone to be placed in a queue and to be seen by the first available CHRISTUS board-certified provider. If further testing like blood work or consultations is necessary, CHRISTUS On Demand Care can also help facilitate referrals and provide other helpful instructions.
There is no additional cost associated with a CHRISTUS On Demand Care visit. Nearly all major medical insurances cover these visits. Depending on the insurance plan, one might have a co-pay, but just like seeing a provider in a traditional office setting. Medicare and Medicaid also currently cover virtual visits like CHRISTUS On Demand.
To schedule CHRISTUS On Demand Care visit christushealth.org/virtual-medicine or go to your MyCHRISTUS account (formerly known as “MyChart”) and click on virtual visit or On Demand Care. Look for the launch of our MyCHRISTUS app, coming soon!
Awards
The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the family of Patrick Barnes. He died at the age of 33 of complications of ITP. Like many families you see every day who go through this kind of horrific loss, the Barnes family wanted to find a way to turn their grief into something positive and do something that would honor the very special man Patrick was. Over a dinner right after Pat’s death, they came up with DAISY – an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.
As they brainstormed what the DAISY Foundation would do, they kept coming back to the one positive thing they held on to during Pat’s 8 week illness: the amazing care he – and all the family – received from Pat’s nurses, even when he was completely sedated. The family was so impressed by the clinical care Pat’s nurses provided, and they were overwhelmed by the level of compassion and kindness that his nurses brought to Pat’s bedside day in and day out. The family came to understand that the communication and attention being paid to Pat was a very important part of the clinical care nurses provide.
Because of their experience, the Barnes Family believes that nurses are unsung heroes of our society who deserve far more recognition and honor than they receive. They decided to find a way to say thank you to nurses. So Pat’s wife, Tena, his parents, Bonnie and Mark and other family members created The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. There are now 2,000 healthcare facilities in fifteen countries committed to honoring their nurses with The DAISY Award.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System started the DAISY program in early 2017. The award is presented quarterly to the ONE best nomination, as chosen by a panel of direct care nurses from each of our seven sites. All nominations are blinded, so no one knows who has been nominated until after the winner is chosen.
Congratulations to nominee Taylor Beasley, RN, from our Medical/Surgical department.
COVID Vaccine Clinics
Net Health continues to offer adult and pediatric COVID vaccines at 100 Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs. They will provide vaccines from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily every four weeks as listed: July 25-29, August 22-26, September 19-23, and October 17-21. No appointment is necessary.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org.
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Mexican Citizen Caught With Fake ID cards Saturday
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 21-year-old Mexican citizen early Saturday after finding him in possession of a fake ID cards, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Josh Davis and reported Bobby Osornio stopping a silver Chevrolet HR with a fictitious temporary tag mounted on it at 1:13 a.m. July 16, 2022, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 120.
When asked for ID, the driver reportedly presented deputies with Mexico identification documentation with the the name Jesus Ernesto Vales-Esparza and the man’s information printed on it.
The man agreed to let deputies search the sedan. A deputy located a Texas driver’s license in the vehicle with the name Jesus Salazar printed on it and the driver’s photo. The information on the Texas DL returned to a Jesus Salazar. On inspection, the driver’s license was clearly a fictitious copy, deputies alleged in arrest report. The deputies also reported finding a Social Security card with the name Jesus Salazar on it that was also believed to be a fictitious copy, Davis alleged in arrest reports.
They took the man, identified in the Mexico ID as Valdes-Esparza but who gave an Irving address, into custody at 1:40 a.m. Saturday and booked him into jail at 3:22 a.m. for fraudulent use or possession of more than 1 piece of identifying information, the driver’s license and Social Security cards in the other man’s name. He remained in Hopkins county jail overnight, then was released Sunday, July 17, 2022, on a $15,000 bond on the felony fraud charge, according to jail 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.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — July 11-17, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of July 11-17, 2022, included:
Arrests
- Bryan Burns, 58 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 12, 2022 on a Hopkins County Warrant for Evading Arrest with Previous Convictions; and 6 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants: two for Expired Registration, 2 for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and one each for Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Failure to Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle.
- Sara Barnes, 42 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 13, 2022, for Driving While Intoxicated.
- Mitch Evans, 42 years of age, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on July 15, 2022, on a Smith County Warrant for Theft of Property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 115 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 26 citations and 30 warnings during this reporting period.
Crime In Sulphur Springs In First 6 Months Of 2022 Sets New 23-Year Low
Crime in Sulphur Springs declined overall in the first 6 months of 2022, setting a new 23-year Jan. 1-June 30 low. Only 59 offenses were recorded by Sulphur Springs Police Department from January 1-June 30, 2022, in the 7 major offense categories, the fewest number of Jan. 1-June 30 offenses reported since 2000.
Previously, the fewest number of offenses was 62 recorded in 2021 and 67 in 2018. In fact, the total number offenses recorded by SSPD in the 7 major offense categories (the Uniform Crime Reports law enforcement agencies are required to report to state and federal authorities) didn’t fall below 100 until 2011 and 2012, when only 95, then 81 offenses were recorded, then returned to 3 digits for January-June for the next 3 years. The offense total has remained below 100 since 2017.
The most offenses recorded by SSPD from Jan. 1-June 30 since 2000 was 181 in 2004, with 2000 and 2003 tied for second with 173 crimes each in the seven major offense categories, according to crime statistics reported semi-annually by SSPD.
Property Crimes
One less theft of property or merchandise valued at more than $200 was reported during the first half of 2022 than the previous low of 28 reported during the first 6 months of 2021, setting a new record of 27 for the category. The most thefts over $200 reported from Jan. 1-June 30, since 2000 was 86 in 2006, a year in which a total of 156 crimes were recorded by SSPD.
Only seven burglaries were recorded during the first 6 months of 2022, just one shy of the 23-year record low of six recorded in 2019 and just more than in 2020. That’s only half the total reported in during the first half of 2021, however. The most burglaries reported during the first half of the year in Sulphur Springs. The most burglaries recorded for Sulphur Springs from Jan. 1-June 30 in the past 23 years was 70 set in 2004, and second highest number of burglaries during the first half of the year was 52 in 2002. This category didn’t dip below 25 until 2016, when 20 burglaries were recorded. Only once since then has that many burglaries been recorded since; 20 burglaries were recorded for Sulphur Springs in 2020 as well.
In 2004, SSPD also began tracking home and building burglaries separately. Only 3 building burglaries were reported during the first 6 months of 2022 for Sulphur Springs, tying 2019 for the record low. The most building burglaries recorded during the first half of the year during the last 19 years was 23 in 2004, when a total of 70 burglaries were recorded during the first half of the year.
Four home burglaries, or burglaries of habitations as they are legally called, were reported by SSPD during the first half of 2004, the same as in 2020, and one fewer than in 2021, but still one more than the record low of three home burglaries recorded in 2018 and repeated in 2019. The most home burglaries reported by SSPD since the agency began tracking and reporting the two types separately was 47 in 2004, with 2012 in second with 31 and 2008 the third highest with 29 home burglaries.
Another category more than cut in half during the 2021 semiannual report was vehicle thefts. This category declined from 12 during the first half of 2021 to 5 in the first half of 2022, the same as in 2010, and just one stolen car shy of the record low of four recorded during the first 6 months of 2009.The most vehicle thefts recorded from Jan. 1-June 30 over hte past 23 years was 25, first reported in 2001 and repeated in 2003. In fact, 2001 and 2003 were the only semiannual period (in which more than 20 vehicles were reported stolen.
Crimes Against People
While crime was down in all three property categories, unfortunately, crime rose in all four categories for violent offenses or crimes against people, during the first 6 months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, accounting for the 20 remaining crimes recorded by SSPD in 2022.
One homicide was recorded by SSPD during the first 6 months of 2022, the same as in 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2018. However, since no homicides (murders) were recorded during hte first half of 2021, that’s a 100% increase. It should be noted that the offense actually occurred in December 2021. Although a vehicle crash it resulted in a fatality; While the official charge wasn’t murder, according to the law, it is coded the same way and must be counted as a homicide. Because of the length of time SSPD spent on the crash investigation, the case wasn’t filed until 2022, according to SSPD officials. In only two years have there been more homicides reported from January-June of the year since 2000, two in 2003 and three in 2020. No homicides recorded in the 16 other years since 2000.
Six sexual assaults were reported during the first half of 2022, the same as in 2014, but two more than in 2003, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In 3 years — 2002, 2011 and 2012 — no sexual assaults were reported during the first half of the year. The most sexual assaults reported in Sulphur Springs during the first half of the year since 2000 was 12 in 2013, the only year during the past 23 in which the total of sexual assaults posted from Jan. 1-June 30 reached two digits.
Two robberies were recorded in 2022. A 28-year-old Arp man was accused of assaulting a date who rebuffed his sexual advances, then used an app on her phone to transfer money to himself on Feb. 17, 2022, police reported after Jimmy Ray Mason Jr. turned himself in on Feb. 21, 2022 and was arrested on the robbery and attempted sexual assault warrants. A man also was accused at lunch time on June 15, 2022, of robbing Pilgrim Bank, then fleeing.
That’s two more robberies than were reported during 2021, one of only 2 years in which there were no no robberies during the first 6 months of the year. The most robberies recorded from Jan. 1 to June 30 in Sulphur Springs was the seen reported in 2000.
Eleven assaults other than simple, or aggravated assaults, were reported in Sulphur Springs from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2022, up from the record low of 4 assaults recorded in 2013 nd repeated in 2021. That’s still almost half as many aggravated assaults recorded in 2000 and repeated in 2021. Over the last 10 years, there have only been more 10 or more in three years, 15 in 2015, 12 assaults in 2020 and 11 in 2022.
Summer 42 Tournament Winners
Karon Weatherman reports…
“We had a great Summer 42 Tournament today. It was a great way to enjoy the day and beat the heat.
1st Place Winners – Debbie St Clair and Tina Sparks
2nd Place Winners – Walt Gamblin and Junior Hinton
3rd Place Winners- Charlotte Wyche and Trish Martin
4th Place Winners- Paul Bennett and Calvin Bain
Thank you Donna James and Cecil Toenniges for helping me today.
Our next 42 Tournament will be the Earl W Martin 42 Tournament on October 22nd at 10:00″
Meal A Day Menu – July 18-22, 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 July 18-22, 2022 includes:
- Monday – Shepherd’s Pie, Broccoli and Pickled Beets.
- Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Ham, Blueberry Muffins and a Fruit Cup.
- Wednesday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Butter Beans and Brussel Sprouts.
- Thursday – Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.
- Friday – Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw and Chips.
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.
NETBIO Scholars
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission
Public Information Services (NETBIO)
NETBIO GIVES NINE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Cattle producers and buyers attending the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Friday witnessed the presentation of college scholarships to students majoring in agriculture.
NETBIO awards these scholarships each year to young college students from the Northeast Texas area that are interested in completing their degrees and returning to the area to practice their agriculture-related trades.
The scholarships were established in honor of Veterinarian J. D. Norris and cattleman Jim Jacobs, both of whom were instrumental in organizing NETBIO. The organization also awards scholarships in honor of its retired and longtime CEO Dwyatt Bell
NETBIO CEO Kregg Slakey presented nine scholarships and introduced the recipients to the livestock sale audience. Receiving the two Dwyatt Bell scholarships were Brook Jester of Bivins, TX, who is attending Stephen F. Austin, $1,500, and Ashlynn Sanders of Leesburg, TX, who is attending TAMU-C, $500.
Receiving the four J.D. Norris scholarships were Ashlie Thompson of Lindale, Texas Tech undergrad, $1,500; Hunter Grant of Pittsburg, TX, a TAMU undergrad, $1,500; Ty Salisbury of Wills Point, TX, TAMU undergrad, $1,000, and Kailey Clarke of Bullard, TX, TAMU undergrad, $1,000.
Receiving the three Jim Jacobs NETBIO scholarships were Makenzie Newton of New Boston, TX, TAMU 1st year masters, $1,500; Macie McCollum of Bellevue, TX, TAMU junior, $1,500, and Claire McCracken of Mt. Pleasant, TAMU junior.
Speaking for the membership, Slakey said NETBIO members are proud of the young people seeking agriculture degrees and glad that through these scholarships NETBIO member/producers can help them attain their dream.
NETBIO was organized in 1996 to promote pre-conditioned stocker and feeder calf production and to hold sales offering producers the opportunity to sell their cattle in truckload lots. Eight sales are held each year in Sulphur Springs.
To receive a brochure and additional information about the organization and upcoming sales, call 903-885-2455.
NETBIO SCHOLARS
Three of the nine 2022 Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) college scholarship recipients were at the NETBIO cattle sale Friday to receive their awards.Presenting the awards was Kregg Slakey,left. Receiving the scholarships, from left, are Makenzie Newton of New Boston, Brook Jester of Bivins, and Ashlyn Sanders of Leesburg.
Paris District Road Report for July 18, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 18, 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.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 is closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around this intersection.
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. 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. Beginning July 19, crews plan to close the eastern portion of the Taylor Street intersection with FM 1417 in order to complete paving at this intersection; the Skyline Drive intersection will reopen to traffic before the Taylor Street closure. This closure is expected to last three weeks. During the closure, traffic is asked to use Lamberth Street or Washington Street as an alternative.
FM 2729, Grayson County: from FM 902 to FM 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers perform spot base repairs to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 120, Grayson County: in Pottsboro from Festival Park Street to the Pottsboro High School driveway. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to construct sidewalks and curb ramps.
FM 84, Grayson County: from US 75 to Harbor Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers pave the roadway with a thin hotmix surface.
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 898, Grayson County: in Whitewright from SH 11 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 151, Grayson County: in Whitewright from US 69 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Business US 377D, Grayson County: in Tioga from US 377 to US 377. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Business US 377C, Grayson County: in Collinsville from US 377 to US 377. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat to the roadway. 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 is closed to through traffic in order to replace the bridge. During this closure traffic is asked to use CR 3310 as a detour.
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.
FM 1552, Fannin County: from SH 78 to County Road 3710. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
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.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow-moving construction equipment as crews work on re-establishing vegetation on the project. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews complete the remaining work.
FM 272, Fannin County: from SH 78 to Hunt County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to blade level hotmix on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 69, Fannin County: from the Hunt County line to the Grayson County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to blade level hotmix on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
IH 30, Hopkins County: from Loop 301 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and traffic delays as crews begin surfacing operations.
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, 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.
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.
County Road 1032 (bridge replacement project), Hunt County – The contractor has set barricades and advanced warning signs. Preparation of the right of way is complete and the bridge has been removed. Drill shafts and columns have been poured. Abutment work is complete. 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 has begun reworking existing base material and subgrade widening. The contractor plans to begin placing geo-grid operations followed by the second lift of flex base. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor continued concrete culvert structures, forming, and pouring the wing-walls. The contractor completed the first course of seal coat through the majority of the project. The project’s channel excavation is nearly complete and grading for the riprap is complete at the Lake Fork Creek bridge. The contractor could begin hotmix operations for mailbox turnouts and bridge approaches in early August. 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 the concrete paving on the intersection of SH 276 and FM 264. The contractor is working on the culvert extension 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 finished mailbox turnouts. The contractor has finished working on proposed signs for the project. The contractor completed the placement of permanent striping and profile pavement markings. 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 repair and herbicide operations. Maintenance 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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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lock-In Begins At Noon July 16
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lock-In begins at noon and continues until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the genealogy library, located at 611 North Davis Street in Sulphur Springs.
A donation of $15 per person is asked; a complementary light supper will be provided. Copies will be only 10-cents per page all day. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the lock-in.
“Pay at the door. We have a lot of resources and great volunteers to help you,” said Rhonda Beckhold.
For information, call 903-885-8523 or stop by the Genealogy Library.
