Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested February 27
February 27, 2023 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office.
The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the area, but also in case of any emergency that could affect the safety and lives of citizens in Sulphur Springs.
Recent tests have shown the emergency sirens to be a ready source of warning in case of emergencies such as tornados or other threats to safety.
This will only be a test
Couple Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Arrested in Hopkins County
February 27, 2023 – Eric Wayne Caviness and Anna Carol Caviness were arrested in Hopkins County and each jailed on a separate warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies stopped the blue Chevrolet Cruze for a defective licence plate light on I-30 near mile marker 139. A records check showed each occupant to have a outstanding warrant. They were arrested and transported to Hopkins County jail without incident.
The warrant for their arrest was out of Bexar County i.e. San Antonio Texas. They own a communication company in San Antonio and have ties to their birth state, Tennessee.
The couple remains in Hopkins County Jail Monday Morning.
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.
Wildcats Baseball in Wylie East Tournament This Weekend
Coach Jerrod Hammack and Wildcats baseball this weekend head to Wylie East for their second tournament on the spring season.
The three day invitational runs Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 2-4.
This past weekend saw Sulphur Springs tee off their regular season in Mount Pleasant for a three day tourney.
Wildcats baseball went 2-1-1 at their former district foe’s invitational.
Thursday had the Wildcats taking on Pittsburg, but falling to their new district foe in their season-opener 9-1. The Pirates had two or more runs in three innings, with Sulphur Springs lone one coming in their last at-bat.
Things steadily improved from there for the baseball team.
A second game immediately after their loss to Pittsburg had the Wildcats teeing off with Atlanta, and their second-straight contest showed the grit of this squad.
The Rabbits immediately jumped out to a 2-0 lead at the top of the game, but Sulphur Springs struck back with a run of their own. Trailing 2-1 for 2.5 innings, the bottom of the fourth was huge for the Wildcats as Coach Hammack’s squad drove in three runs taking a 4-2 lead.
Atlanta in their last at-bat tied it up 4-4 and the score went unchanged from there for one of the Rabbits’ two ties of the weekend.
Luckily for the Wildcats, it would be their final non-victory of the weekend.
Friday, Feb. 24 saw Sulphur Springs taking on host Mount Pleasant, and Coach Hammack’s team got their first win on the season, shutting down the Tigers 6-0.
Kaden Mitchell pitched the shutout, going all five innings while giving up only two hits. The Wildcat struck out five Mount Pleasant batters and walked one in the win.
A run in the second began a snowball effect. In the third, a staggering six walks plus a single saw Sulphur Springs jump out to their commanding lead in only the third inning, giving way to the first win for the baseball team on the year.
Coach Jerrod Hammack’s squad saved their best for last though in an 11-1 drubbing of Grace Community on Saturday.
The Cougars got out to an early lead putting a run a on the board, which was quickly nullified when the Wildcats put two of their own in the immediately following at-bat.
Things fell apart for Grace Community in the fourth inning. Sulphur Springs hit two doubles, reached first with four Wildcats being walked, and several errors and failed fielder’s choices saw Coach Hammack’s team put nine runs on them, quickly being called thereafter.
Matt Mitchell went 2 for 2 on the day, driving in three runs and crossing home himself once. The Wildcat batted 5 for 10 on the weekend and drove in another run earlier Saturday in the win over Mount Pleasant.
Sulphur Springs picked up two-straight wins on Saturday, their first on the season. Following the tourney, Wildcats baseball is 2-1-1 on the year.
Next up, Coach Jerrod Hammack and his team head to the Wylie East tourney running Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 2-4.
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.
Jim Chapman Lake and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area Master Plan 2023
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, FORT WORTH DISTRICT
P. O. BOX 17300
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102-0300
February 15th, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
OPEN HOUSE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE DRAFT JIM CHAPMAN LAKE AND WHITE OAK CREEK MITIGATION AREA MASTER PLAN 2023 JIM CHAPMAN LAKE, SULPHUR RIVER BASIN HOPKINS, DELTA, BOWIE, CASS,
MORRIS, AND TITUS COUNTIES, TEXAS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, hereby informs the public that the Draft Jim Chapman Lake and White Oak Mitigation Area Master Plan (MP) 2023, Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and Environmental Assessment (EA) will be available for public review. An open house will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on February 27, 2023, at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482.
The public open house will give an overview of the proposed changes to the current Jim Chapman Lake and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area Master Plan, provide instructions on how to submit comments, and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide feedback. The 30-day public comment period will begin on February 28, 2023, and end on March 30, 2023.
For those unable to attend the public open house, the draft MP, EA, comment form with instructions, and a downloadable presentation covering the same topics covered in the open house will be available for download starting on February 27, 2023, at the following Fort Worth District website:
https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/About/Lakes-and-Recreation-Information/MasterPlan-Updates/Jim-Chapman-Lake/
The current MP for Jim Chapman Lake and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area was last approved in 1990. It requires revision to address changes in regional land use, population, outdoor recreation trends, and the USACE management policy. Key topics to be discussed in the revised MP include revised land use classifications, new natural and recreational resource management objectives, recreation facility needs, and special issues such as invasive species management and existing habitats. Public participation is critical to the successful revision of the Master Plan.
Comments, suggestions, and questions can be submitted in writing and given to the USACE staff at the scheduled open house, emailed to [email protected], or mailed to Matthew Seavey, Jim Chapman (Cooper), Lake Manager; 64 Clear Springs Park, Texarkana, Texas 75501.
Sincerely,
Brandon E. Wadlington
Chief, NEPA & Natural Resources Section
Regional Planning and Environmental Center
Consider Motherland Okra in 2023
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Garden
One of the more fun crops to raise is okra. Historically, Clemson spineless has been the variety to grow or purchase. Its main limitation has been it needs to be picked at a maximum of 4” in length. Recent years have seen new varieties such as Jambalaya that produces more pods per stalk. Burgundy that remains edible out to 8”; and a Louisiana variety that’s good out to 16”!!!
Well, there’s a variety I’m going to sample in 2023 called the motherland okra. It’s an heirloom variety that supposedly came out of Nigeria in the 1700-1800s and doesn’t look like any okra you’ve ever seen. It’s a very reliable and productive staple there.
My Clemson and burgundy plants in good soil reached heights of 10’ this year. Fortunately, the plants easily tolerate being bent over to reach the pods in their upper portions. That’s good, because motherland okra plants can reach 15’!!! On top of that, the leaves are edible and grow to elephant ear size! In Africa, the leaves are traditionally made into soup.
For those concerned about trying a new variety, when Clemson seed packs contain hundreds of seeds, relax. Motherland seed packets come with 10 seeds. The quantity will probably rise and the cost come down ($6 per packet) as its popularity grown in future years. Seeds are hard to find, and Baker Creek Seeds seems to be the only current source.
The okra pod is gigantic compared to Clemson pods. Though limited to the same size 4” as many other okra species, the pods are several times the diameter. It’s like taking 4-5 Clemson pods and putting them all in a new single pod. Google motherland okra to see.
Planting conditions are similar to other varieties. Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting. Plant 18” apart.
2023 CTE Month Feature 2: Digital Communications
Editor’s Note: February is Career and Technical Education Month, a public awareness campaign to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. To help Sulphur Springs High School celebrate CTE Month 2023, KSST has compiled short videos featuring a few of the CTE programs offered at SSHS.
Students interested in Audio/Video Production can take Jordan Owens’ Digital Communications classes. There are four courses in the A/V Production program, concluding with practicum students’ senior year.
Intro starts with basics, such as students becoming acclimated with editing software like Adobe Premiere and Suite. The latter is all-encompassing, including Photoshop, Illustrator (used for designing graphics). The higher up in the curriculum one is, the more in-depth these programs get taught to them.
Owens said in an interview with KSST last week that whichever focus or passion students are drawn to in this program, the curriculum is designed to embrace them on their journey.
AV1 lets students get hands-on, focusing primarily on getting out of the classroom and using camera equipment. AV2 is more of the same, with the program’s conclusion coming students’ senior year.
Practicum in the past has seen students intern at KSST and running social media accounts for different businesses around town.
The Digital Communications instructor believes the latter is particularly useful as “A/V is all encompassing,” Owens said, “it’s not just your traditional broadcast journalism, it could also just be social media videos and social media campaigns, so letting students get an opportunity to do that as well.”
Owens went to SSHS as a student, going to nearby Texas A&M Commerce and interning at KSST prior to becoming an instructor at the high school. Owens is in his fourth year teaching at SSHS.
The instructor said prior to him taking over, most of the A/V work the high school did was Wildcat TV, a student-produced newscast. Since then, Owens has grown the Digital Communications department into a full, four-year program.
Owens said the program is a great opportunity for students to learn how to operate camera equipment, then taking their footage and editing it so it can be the most compelling product it can be. He says it is a wonderful outlet for students to create.
Things students work on in the Digital Communications program include making 30 second commercials, to even making films both long and short. Owens said it allows students to get their feet wet in the creative process: from scripting, storyboarding, shooting and acting, all the way up to post-production.
Speaking more on commercials, the A/V instructor told KSST Radio in an interview that his program also has community-based work. Owens said companies and non-profits around town come to the program asking if they can shoot different events, such as banquets.
Previous promotions and shooting opportunities has linked the Digital Communications program with Heart of Hope, a non-profit prenatal care center based in Sulphur Springs, as well as working with the Veterans Memorial that has come to town. The A/V instructor said being able to go out and do events like these are not only great for all parties involved, but they help students enrolled in the program get their feet wet.
“It’s a really cool opportunity for students not just in the classroom, or on campus, but to go out into the community and get real-world experience,” Owens said Thursday.
The Digital Communications instructor said his CTE program being featured this year is big, and not just for the publicity. He says the opportunity for students to enroll in the program goes almost seamlessly with where society is today.
“Every student nowadays are on their phone: TikTok, Snapchat, Youtube… ya know, they their favorite YouTube stars, and some students might think, ‘wow, that’s something I might be interested in doing, I just don’t know how to do it or don’t have the means to do it, or I don’t have the equipment to do it,'” Owens said Thursday.
That is where the beauty of this program comes.
“We provide you with that here at the high school. You get to use industry-standard equipment, not just the editing software but the cameras themselves… and you get to put your hands [on them] and go out and work with and produce content for the school, for community members, and then also we do passion projects,” Owens said.
This is particularly of interest to students because the program allows them the freedom to go out and not just do course-work.
“It’s a great out to be creative. To take that creative space in your head and put it out there and create things on a daily basis, and that’s why I love the class, it’s not just textbook-oriented… it’s a chance for them to come in and it’s kind of a free-reign, just be creative. Have a process with that, but be creative in the outcome,” Owens said.
Be sure to stay tuned to KSST Radio 1230 and Suddenlink Channel 18, check out www.KSSTradio.com, the KSST Radio 1230 AM YouTube Channel and other KSST social media accounts to ensure you don’t miss these 2023 CTE features. Just watch for the “2023 CTE” heading throughout the month.
If you missed any of the features, be sure to click the links below to catch up:
Kick Off Event: Sulphur Springs High School Kicks Off CTE Month 2023 With Mayoral Proclamation
Feature 1: Applied Agricultural Engineering
Wildcats Basketball Faces Dallas Pinkston in Regional Quarterfinals
February 26, 2023 – Coach Brandon Shaver and his team are thrilled following Friday’s second-round win.
Friday, Feb. 24 in Royse City, the Wildcats dispatched Wilmer-Hutchins 56-44 for an Area championship.
That win Friday marks the second straight year under Shaver that men’s basketball has clinched a ticket to the Regional Quarterfinals.
It’s also the fourth time in six seasons that Sulphur Springs heads to the third round.
A big storyline from the Area win over the Eagles saw Coach Shaver win his 100th career game. Last season saw him lead the program to 28 wins, with 30 this year for a total of 58 wins in Sulphur Springs.
Congratulations to the men’s basketball coach for winning his 100th career game as head coach, with almost 60 percent of those wins leading Sulphur Springs.
But following the big win for the program Friday in the Area round, Tuesday has the Wildcats taking on Pinkston at Rockwall Heath.
In the Area game on Friday, Feb. 24, Sulphur Springs and the Eagles kept neck-and-neck throughout a vast majority of the second-round playoff contest.
Much like the Tuesday before, in Bi-District, Wildcats basketball found themselves a decent lead over their foes, only for the opposing squad to battle back.
Coach Shaver says the sport is a game of runs, so his team has to do their best to weather the storm and strike back with equal ferocity. His squad did just that in the second-round playoff game, using a strong closing quarter to win over the Eagles 56-44.
Sulphur Springs shot much better in their Area game, with five different Wildcats contributing to scoring in the win.
Kordrick Turner had a second-straight big playoff game, surpassing his 17 points in Bi-District with 20 against Hutch. Closely behind Turner was another senior, Parker Whisenhunt, who scored 17 Friday over three quarters. Malachi Myles finished just shy of double-figures at nine, followed by Cole Theofiledes with seven. Branson Lynn rounded out scoring Friday with two free throws in the fourth.
The 56-44 win over Wilmer-Hutchins in the Area playoff game clinches a third-round ticket for Sulphur Springs.
Next up, Coach Shaver and his squad take on Dallas Pinkston in the Regional Quarterfinals.
The two schools met earlier this year, in the final non-district contest for Wildcats basketball, falling in Dallas 80-71. Sulphur Springs looks to win the crucial rematch on Tuesday for the right to move on to the Regional Semifinals.
That game tips off Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Rockwall Heath at 7 P.M.
Tuesday’s Regional Quarterfinal contest will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM.
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.
Lady Cats Softball Goes 5-1 in Mount Pleasant Tournament
Lady Cats softball travelled east on I-30 for their second tournament, in Mount Pleasant Thursday through Saturday.
The squad went 4-1, falling in a shutout Friday morning but recovering well from there.
Coach David Carrillo and his squad almost matched their results from last weekend’s home tourney, which saw Sulphur Springs go a perfect 6-0.
The festivities for the Lady Cats began bright and early Thursday morning in Mount Pleasant.
A 9:30 A.M. start time made little difference for Sulphur Springs, beating Hooks 3-1 in the first of two games.
The softball team went up for good int he third thanks to Jayden Harper and Kylie Montgomery singling. Combined with a Reese Ragan double, and the Lady Cats went up 3-0 and never looked back.
Later Thursday had Sulphur Springs dueling with Rains, and it quickly became a pitchers duel. The Lady Cats got just two hits in the entire game, but they made them count.
Gracie Adair, in the bottom of the sixth with two outs and Emma Thompson on second, hit a ground ball getting the 2B home, giving Coach Carrillo’s team the 1-0 walk-off win.
Friday saw Thursday night’s hitting struggles carry over for Sulphur Springs. The Lady Cats managed just five hits in a 5-0 shutout loss to Prairiland.
The loss would be the lone one on the weekend for Coach Carrillo’s squad.
Following that loss to the Lady Patriots, the bats really came alive in a 13-0 drubbing of Farmersville. The softball team scored early and often against the Fightin’ Farmers, scoring in all six innings except for the fifth.
In the second though, Reese Ragan got the biggest hit of the tournament for Sulphur Springs, sending one over the left field fences for a grand slam, putting the game well out of reach for an outmatched Farmersville squad.
Saturday brought the conclusion of the Lady Cats second tournament, as Sulphur Springs easily dispatched former district foe and tourney host Mount Pleasant 8-2.
Taking care of the Lady Tigers meant Coach Carrillo’s team went 4-1 over three days in Mount Pleasant.
Some hitting highlights from the tournament:
- Emma Thompson — 6 for 12, 2 RBI, 2 R
- Reese Ragan — 6 for 17, 4 RBI, 3 R
- Bayler Boatman — 4 for 13, 3 RBI, 3 R
- Jayden Harper — 6 for 15, 2 RBI, 3 R
- Gracie Adair — 4 for 11, 5 RBI, 2 R
Following the tourney, Sulphur Springs is now 11-1 on the season.
They next head to Sherman on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for their second non-district contest.
That game is scheduled to tee off Tuesday at 6:30 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.
Both Track Teams Come Up Fifth in Season-Opening Meet
Track and field held their season-opener in Lindale on Thursday, Feb. 23.
Both teams finished fifth Thursday in the Blackberry Relays.
Lady Cats Track & Field
Running Events
Vanessa Wayne got second in the 100 M dash, coming in at 13.411. Wayne, finishing second, got eight points for Sulphur Springs.
In the 400 M dash, Laney Hurst picked up four more points for the Lady Cats, crossing the line at 1:06.743.
Two more Sulphur Springs runners picked up points in the 800 M dash, with Abigail Williams getting sixth in the event and picking up a point. Rainey Johnson is the first of three Lady Cats to win an event, crossing the line at 2:32.410.
In the 3200 M run, Edith Martinez got fourth with a time of 13:02.
While just missing out on medaling, the runner got four points Thursday.
Moving over to relays, Sulphur Springs won bronze in the 4x100M run as Vanessa Wayne, Codee Roland, Trinity Jefferson and Jaicee Jasmer crossed the line at 52.20, getting 12 points for their efforts.
The Lady Cat team of Jolea Moore, Rainey Johnson, Laney Hurst, and Madison Jeter placed fifth in the 4×400 M relays, the final four points for Coach Ross Hicks’ squad in running events.
Field Events
Moving over to field events, the Lady Cats had a solid outing, getting 27 points throughout in their first meet on the season.
Jayden Holly won the shotput event, becoming the second athlete from Sulphur Springs to win one Thursday.
Throwing it 33′ 7 3/4″ got her a gold medal and 10 points for her squad. Holly also placed sixth in discus, getting six more for a total of 16 for the Lady Cats in the season-opener.
Trinity Jefferson placed sixth in high jump, going 4’8″ and getting a point for her effort.
Jaicee Jasmer, the third and final Lady Cat to win an event Thursday, did so in pole vault.
Her winning mark of 11′ flat got the Sulphur Springs athlete the gold medal and 10 more points for her team.
Compiling 70 points, Sulphur Springs has a country mile between them and sixth place Whitehouse (53).
Wildcats Track & Field
Running Events
Riley Hammonds got fifth in the 100 M dash, crossing the line at 11.847. In the 800 M run, Trenton McKinney got a time of 2:19.22, getting fourth.
In the 1600 M run, Grahm Mayo picked up a point getting sixth.
The three aforementioned Wildcats combined for seven points for their efforts Thursday.
Hurdles saw Ty Bybee get 10 points over two events:
- 110 M: 16.774 — 3rd, six points
- 300 M: 44.50 — 4th, four points
The Wildcat team of Keyshawn John, Malachi Roland, Riley Hammonds and Cam Jefferson placed sixth in the 4×100 M relays, getting two points in Lindale.
In the 4×200 M relays, Sulphur Springs got another sixth place, two point finish.
The last running event to result in points for the Wildcats came in the 4×400 M relays, as Iverson Irvine, Preston Nottingham, Creed Whisenhunt, and Trsyten Hankins finished with a time of 4:11.57.
All three teams got two points, combining for a total of six for relay events.
Field Events
Jaxon Haire got fourth in long jump, going a distance of 18′ 10″. Trysten Hankins finished sixth.
Similar results came for Sulphur Springs in discuss, as the Wildcats got fourth and sixth again:
- 4. Diamone Gotcher — 122′ 9 1/2″
- 6. Luke Caton — 118′ 1/2″
The two previously mentioned field events cumulated five points each, for a total of 10.
In high jump, Creed Whisenhunt got a mark of 5’10”, a third place finish for the Wildcat. Lastly in pole vault, Bybee got third at 13′.
The vaulter and Whisenhunt combined for another 12 points for Sulphur Springs, the final two to do so for the track and field team.
Cumulating 45 points in Lindale, Sulphur Springs edged out Pittsburg for fifth place in the season-opening meet.
Next up, track and field are in Mount Pleasant Thursday, Mar. 3 for another competition.
The Tiger Invitational gets underway Thursday at 4 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.
Paris District Road Report for February 27, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 27, 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 eastbound entrance ramp to US 82 at the US 75 intersection will close to traffic on March 03. This ramp serves as the entrance ramp to wastbound US 82 at US 75. This closure is needed to complete the construction of the US 82 eastbound Frontage Road and new entrance ramp. Motorists are advised to use the eastbound frontage road and continue east through the Loy Lake intersection, and use the eastbound entrance ramp from Loy Lake Road to gain access to US 82.
The eastbound US 82 exit ramp to US 75 is temporarily closed in order for crews to make the connection of the new exit ramp to US 82 and the frontage roads. Motorists traveling eastbound on US 82 are advised to use the FM 131 / Travis Street exit (Exit 641) and follow the eastbound frontage road to access US 75.
North Travis Street (FM 131) is closed to through traffic at the US 75 intersection in order for crews to work on the new southbound US 75 bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to take the frontage roads to Taylor Street and Washington Street as a detour. The intersection is expected to reopen to thru traffic on March 10, weather permitting.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop. 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 closed to traffic 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. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right-turn lanes.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 56 as crews work 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, Grayson County: 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: 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.
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 lane shifts while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
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.
FM 121, Grayson County: from SH 5 to US 75. 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.
SH 56, Grayson County: from the Fannin County line to Sherman. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform spot milling on the roadway to remove rough spots. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 75 frontage roads, Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 1417. 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 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.
CR 1320, Fannin County: at the Caney Creek Bridge is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches.
FM 271, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for traffic shifts and traffic signal controlled lane closures as workers build the bridge approaches for the new SH 34 roadway at the future Lake Ralph Hall.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 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 2645, Fannin County: from FM 1753 to FM 898. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs 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.
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 and shoulder closures while crews resurface the roadway and perform bridge maintenance.
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 and place bonded concrete surfacing.
Loop 286/US 271 South Interchange, Lamar County: from Dawn Drive going south to the North Loop 286 turn around. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk.
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.
US 82, Lamar County: at the FM 1502 intersection. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic/lane shifts as crews widen the roadway to install a left-turn lane and improve drainage structures.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
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 reconstructed the existing CR 2132 bridge and has completed roadway construction. Contractor will clean current area and remove barricades on CR2132 and place barricades on FM 1031 and begin work soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 224, Hunt County: The contractor has begun placing bridge rail, and reworking and cement-treating the existing roadway base material. Contractor has graded out the cement-treated base and is prepping for seal coat. Some riprap work is beginning and partial area clean up has begun. 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 installing small signs and mailboxes and began project and stockpile clean up. The contractor is planning to form three driveways and install some delineation on the project cross culverts. 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 worked on installing rock riprap at various locations. Contractor began sweeping and cleaning roadway surfaces in preparation for permanent striping through project. Contractor worked on top 7” of base material on Business 276 by prof rolling and watering. A traffic switch walk through was performed and prep work for 2-24 or 2-27. Please be aware of lane closures and changes to current traffic configuration and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor completed placing hot mix and milling at the intersections of SH 34 and FM 1570. The SH 34 and FM 1903 striping will begin soon at all locations. Signal poles are on hold due to supply chain issues.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Rains County crews will be working on various bridge and culvert maintenance projects throughout the county. 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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