City Council To Consider Requests To Establish 2 Reinvestment Zones, 6 Zoning Changes
Gift, 2 Economic Development Projects, Real Property Matters, Contract Amendment For 2022 SIP Also On July 5 Agenda
Sulphur Springs City Council has a lengthy July 5, 2022 agenda, which includes requests to establish two reinvestment zones for new businesses and six zoning changes — including one reinvestment zone request and five rezoning requests to be presented for second and, if approved, final reading; and one new request each to rezone property for a new business and to establish a reinvestment zone for another expansion of a local business. All together, that’s 12 ordinances that will either be created or impacted by decisions made at the regular July meeting tonight.
Executive Session
The City Council will meet at 6:15 p.m. and immediately go into executive session to consult with an attorney, discuss the value or transfer or real property, a prospective gift or donation to the City of Sulphur Springs, and deliberate regarding two economic development projects identified only as Superman and Elephant.
The elected officials are then scheduled to reconvene in regular open session beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building.
Rezoning Requests
Libba Land LTD is asking the City of Sulphur Springs to rezone about 12 acres of a 24.73-acre parcel located at the Northeast corner of Interstate 30 and State Highway 19, from heavy commercial to light industrial, so a CEFCO truck stop can be constructed there.
The request is being presented on second, and if approved, final approval of the City Council. The request was recommended to the City Council by the Planning & Zoning Board as meeting all requirements and stipulations set forth for such matters. Two members of the City Council voted against the measure at the June 2022 City Council meeting on first reading, but the measure passed on a 5-2 vote with Place 5 Councilman John Sellers and Place 2 Councilman Harold Nash casting the dissenting votes.
One resident of the neighboring area spoke against putting a truck stop on the north side of I-30 near Coleman Park. Among the concerns he cited were potential: traffic issues, hazard to children and residents in the nearby park,, damage to the road, and affect on nearby property values.
Jason and Jennifer Lacomfora are asking that property located at 1120 Church Street, a 1.54-acre tract be rezoned from multifamily to heavy commercial. This is being presented for second, and if approved, final approval Tuesday night.
Hopkins County Holdings LLC requested that 302 and 306 Magnolia Street be rezoned from light industrial to multifamily and that 530 Davis Street be rezoned from light industrial to multifamily. This is being presented Tuesday for second and what would be final approval, the City Council greenlights the zoning change.
Hopkins County Hospital District has asked that property at 525 Church Street be rezoned from multifamily to professional office and 530 Davis Street be rezoned from single family-10 to professional office. The both requests were approved on first reading in June; this would be second and final approval if the City Council agrees to the request. This will clean up some zoning to fit the use for the structures, and so the property can be sold.
Being presented for the first time as Ordinance No. 2807 is a request from Andrea and Malachi Sandoval to rezone property at 1659 Arbala Road from single family to light commercial.
Just under 1 acre of the 11 acre tract, the portion at the northwest corner of Arbala Road and Wildcat Way, would be used for a new coffee shop, the Planning & Zoning Commission members were told at the group’s June 20 meeting. City staff recommended the request be approved, provided the applicants subdivide the the lots in accordance with the rezoning request.
The City’s land use plan along that area identifies the area as commercial, so the request would be in keeping with intended use. A vacant property to the north of the property in question is zoned heavy commercial. Single family property to the east is also designated as heavy commercially zoned. Vacant property to the south is zoned light commercial. Vacant property to the west is zoned single family or SF-6. round the property for which the rezoning request is made, Sulphur Springs Assistant City Manger/Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski told the P&Z Commission on June 20.
The Planning and Zoning Commission members determined the request met city requirements, provided the property is subdivided as indicated, forwarding the request to the City Council for consideration on July 5.
Reinvestment Zones
The City Council is scheduled to hear for the second time, and final if approved, the request to establish a reinvestment zone for Ashoka Steel Mills.
On April 11, Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees accepted a Chapter 313 application from Ashoka Steel Mills, LLC, seeking a tax incentive for a $265 million investment which is projected to create 300 jobs and be located on 250 acres of the city’s 4,8570 acre property which previously housed a coal mine, with a 150-acre expansion planned later, Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Director Roger Feagley said when asked by a school official at the April 11 meeting.
Sulphur Springs is one of two cities being considered for the plant, and could be among the company’s first manufacturing facilities in the US. The other site being considered is Tulsa, Oklahoma. Approval of the reinvestment zone and tax incentives sooner rather than later could give Sulphur Springs the edge to lure the company to Sulphur Springs instead of Oklahoma, according to Feagley.
Ashoka representatives noted the project is contingent on the business receiving tax or other economic incentives from local taxing entities, including the school district and city. The applications submitted to SSISD has been forwarded to Texas Comptroller’s Office to determine whether it meets stipulations required for a 313 agreement. SSISD will be notified of the finding. If it is approved, the school board then would consider approving the application.
A reinvestment zone is required for a business to apply to certain taxing entities for tax incentives. For instance, Ashoka Steel Mills wouldn’t be able to apply for a tax abatement from the hospital district without a reinvestment zone being established
Being resented to Sulphur Springs City Council for the first time Tuesday night for consideration is Ordinance No. 2806, which would establish yet another reinvestment zone for D6, Inc. The company began operations in Sulphur Springs 1 1/2 years ago, receiving tax incentives to open a plant in the old Coca-Cola Building just off Industrial Drive. In October of 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that D6 Inc would be moving its headquarters form Portland, Oregon to the more centrally located Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tax incentives were sought for an expansion of the current facility, which would max out available space. Now, the business is gearing up to construct a large building near the current site on EDC property, into which all operations would be moved.
Overall, the business is expected to expand the current operation by 300,000-square feet, with a 180,000-square-foot building to be constructed as soon as the business can get everything in line and another 120,000-square-foot building expansion in three years. Once complete, the D6 Inc. representatives are planning to relocate everything into the new building, then sell the Coca-Cola plant. The business started out promising 25 jobs and, thus far, has hired 71. That number would increase to more than 250 employees at full capacity for the future 300,000-square foot facility.
Other Agenda Items
The July 5 City Council agenda also includes:
- Discussion/Action on contract amendment for SIP 2022.
- Visitors and Public Forum
- Discussion/Action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2798 – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2783, the 2021-2022 Annual Budget Ordinance.
- Discussion/Action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2799 – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2790, the master fee schedule for costs, fees and rates associated with permitting, utility services and other services provided by the City.
- Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
- Presentations, proclamations, and announcement.
- Manager’s report will include a status report of capital improvements, municipal operations, accidents and claims for the month, and a review of expenditures and revenues.
Registration Opens For 2022 Hopkins County Back To School Fair
Registration is now open for the 2022 Hopkins County Back to School Fair, which will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 at Hopkins County Civic Center.
For six years, the annual back to school fair has been a one-stop destination to help prepare Hopkins County and Yantis ISD students and families for the start of school. The number of people served each year continues to grow and CANHelp anticipates providing for even more in 2022.
This year’s event will again be an indoor/outdoor event that will provide students and families with free backpacks and school supplies as well as other free services such as haircuts, school physicals, dental and vision exams, vaccinations and health check ups. There will be many activities for everyone to enjoy while getting ready for the 2022-2023 school year.
To register for backpacks and school supplies or to become a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, visit https://canhelponline.org/2022fair/, then click the appropriate colored button at the bottom of the page to learn more. Last day to register for backpacks/school supplies is Monday, August 1. The custodial or enrolling parent/guardian should be the person registering the students for the supplies.
There are various levels of sponsorship available, and no donation is too big or small. A donation of just $35 will fill a backpack with school supplies for one student. Supplies will be packed by The Supply Kit. A donation of $2,000 or more will get the business, individual or group recognition as the presenting or title sponsor, and logo placement on all marketing materials and social media/website acknowledgement moving forward from the date of commitment, and get the name at the top of the list of sponsors on the event t-shirt. Cap and Gown Sponsors donate $1,000-$1,999, Golden Apple Sponsors have contributed $500-$599, Head of the Class Sponsors Give $250-$499, Honor Roll Sponsors contribute $100-249 and School Mascot Sponsors will have given $1-$99. All sponsors will be acknowledged on social media and the CANHelp website. The Honor Roll sponsors will get their names on the event t-shirt. All except Honor Roll and School Mascot get logos on marketing materials from date of commitment and on the back of event t-shirts; the higher the donation the bigger the logo.
Those who’d like to volunteer to staff the Back to School Fair should follow the link on the CANHelp website, then fill out the online form. Be aware because the event is indoor/outdoor this could mean being in the the heat on Aug. 5 intermittently. Food and drinks will be provided for all volunteers.
Any addition questions may be emailed to [email protected].
Cooper Woman Arrested At Walmart On Felony Theft Charge
A Cooper woman was arrested at Walmart at 11:04 a.m. Sunday, July 3, 2022, for theft of merchandise valued at less than $2,500 with two prior convictions, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro responded to a theft at the store. Upon arrival asset protection staff said the woman intentionally skipped items during checkout and left the last point of sale with unpaid items. Latisha Marie “Tish” Harmon also admitted she had intentionally skipped items during check out and also concealed unpaid merchandise in her purse. Among the stolen items, which totaled more than $150 were food and ladies’ clothing.
The officer viewed surveillance footage of Harmon checking out and took her into custody.
Contraband was reportedly located in the woman’s purse, resulting in a citation. Her purse was released to someone else at her request. She was transported to jail on the felony charge.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
5 Booked Into Hopkins County Jail Over Weekend On Controlled Substance Charges
At least five people were booked into Hopkins County jail over the weekend on controlled substance charges, according to jail reports.
Putman Street Argument
An outdoor argument between and man and woman resulted in officers locating marijuana and Ecstasy pills.
Sulphur Springs Police responded at 9:38 a.m. July 2, 2022, on Putman Street, where a disturbance between the pair was reported. The man walked behind the house and the women toward Officer Sean Hoffman as he approached. The woman admitted they had argued. She displayed signs of nervousness while explaining what had happened. The officer reported seeing marijuana in a tray on the dash of a vehicle.
Sulphur Springs Police Office Francisco Castro arrived and walked behind the residence to talk to the male. Logan Deshaune Bailey reportedly admitted the vehicle was his. Both admitted they would go outside to smoke.
The 37-year-old Heartland, Texas man retrieved a container with more marijuana. Officers sew several small multi colored pills in a tray in the driver’s side door. Bailey admitted it was his ecstasy, police alleged in arrest reports.
The Heartland man was arrested for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Bailey was released from Hopkins County jail Sunday, July 3, 2022, on a $10,000 bond on the controlled substance charge.
Como Street Traffic Stop
A Leesburg woman was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro at 12:05 p.m. Saturday on North Como Street at Jefferson Street after marijuana and THC cartridges were found during a traffic stop.
The driver claimed he had just picked the woman up and they were driving around Sulphur Springs. The man appeared nervous. Officers smelled marijuana; the driver claimed it was cigars. The pair gave conflicting stories as to the reasons for their travels, the officer noted in arrest reports.
The passenger admitted to having a THC pen in her purse. She denied there was more contraband in the Chevrolet Cruze. A case with marijuana, a grinder and rolling papers were found in the passenger side floor board, a bag with marijuana, a container with 11 small containers of THC cartridges that were 1 gram each, and a bag with paraphernalia were also found. Heather Nicole Herring claimed ownership of the vehicle and contraband.
The 36-year-old Leesburg woman was taken into custody at 12:35 a.m. July 2 and arrested for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 400 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and possession of 4 ounces or more but no more than 5 pounds of marijuana. The car was released to the driver.
Herring was released from the county jail Sunday, July 3, 2022, on a $20,000 bond on the controlled substance charge and a $5,000 bond on the marijuana charge, according to jail reports.
Cottonwood Street Warrant Service
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies, aware of an outstanding warrant for Tamera Michelle Fouse’s arrest, spotted the 43-year-old Sulphur Springs woman walked into her Cottonwood Street residence. They contacted her and took her into custody at 8:41 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2022, on a warrant for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, Deputy Justin Wilkerson and Sgt. Scott Davis noted in arrest reports.
Fouse remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, July 4, 2022, on the warrant.
I-30 East Traffic Stop
Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley stopped a Hyundai at 9:56 p.m. July 1, 2022, on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 112 after noticing the license plate light was not working. The driver had three bottles of a substance Talley believed to be liquid codeine under his feet.
The 29-year-old Mount Pleasant man was arrested at 10:18 p.m. Friday at for possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 4 controlled substance. He was released from Hopkins County jail Saturday, July 2, 2022, on a $1,000 bond on the charge, according to jail reports.
Jail Transfer
HCSO Deputy Steve Huffman transferred Franklin Nathaniel McWhirter from Dallas County Jail at 8:55 a.m. July 1 to Hopkins County jail. The 42-year-old was booked in Friday for bond forfeiture on a July 24, 2021 possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
McWhirter remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, July 4, 2022, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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 June 27-July 3, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of June 27-July 3, 2022, included:
Arrests
- Lynn Taylor, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 29, 2022, on a Wood County Warrant for Assault Causing Bodily Injury-Family Violence with Previous Convictions.
- Alexander Nichols, 22 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 29, 2022, for Driving While Intoxicated.
- Tommy Boswell, 44 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on June 30, 2022, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Alyssa Boswell, 42 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on June 30, 2022, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Michael Martin, 39 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on June 30, 2022, for Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance.
- Lisa Sparks, 56 years of age, of Knickerbocker, was arrested on July 2, 2022, for Possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B Controlled Substance.
- Zachary Morseth, 25 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 2, 2022, for Possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance.
- Lacey Henson, 37 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 3, 2022, for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 139 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 35 citations and 27 warnings during this reporting period.
Community Packs Downtown For 2022 Independence Day Celebration
Celebration Plaza was packed Saturday night for the 2022 Independence Day Celebration, hosted Saturday, July 2, by Sulphur Springs Symphony League for the 30th year. In fact, families, couples, friends, small groups and individuals lined the sidewalks and parking lots for 2-3 block in all directions around the square with chairs, blankets, snacks, drinks and glow-in-the-dark necklaces and lighted wands for the kids.
Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra put on an impressive show, as always, with high caliber musicians lead by Dr. Doug Backenhus conducting.
Later in the evening, Ella Edge served as guest conductor, an honor attained by her parents who placed the highest bid for the at the annual Symphony League Auction last November.
The weather cooperated, dropping in to the 80s by performance time, with even a bit of a breeze to help make the humidity bearable. It was the perfect evening for a cool drink of water and some excellent music designed to celebrate and remember those who have served and are serving our country, keeping it safe and protecting our freedoms.
Each branch of service was recognized during the Armed Forces Salute. Those in attendance clapped in appreciation for the veterans, some sitting in the chairs placed in front of the stage, others further out around the square.
Before each song of medley selected, Bakenhus gave a little background on it, the meaning behind it, giving context and history to the patriotic and marching anthems. In addition to the traditional patriotic songs such as The Star Spangled Banner, America Salute, God Bless America, and Starts & Stripes, the program included an arrangement of “We Shall Overcome,” a Negro spiritual first sung by slaves working the fields in the nation’s early days, then embraced by Civil Rights demonstrators in the 1950s and 1960s; as well as Hoedown from Rodeo, a ballet celebrating the American West; and Ashokan Farewell, a waltz written in the1980s that was used as the title theme for PBS miniseries The Civil War.
There were a few soloists within the program. Bill Owens played on keyboard and was accompanied in singing America the Beautiful by a song trio, Ray Charles-style. Trumpet player Kelley Fletcher, who has earned success as an educator and in her own band. A principal member of NETSO was featured in two numbers.
SSSL member Adam Teer served as master of ceremony and Tom Sellers, CEO of underwriter Alliance Bank, was invited to provide the welcome for the program. The program also credited Cassie Long Chenault, Kristin Ramsey Thompson and Samantha Owens Vance for leading hte National Anthem. Paul Harvey, CEO of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs, another underwriter for the event, expressed appreciation for being part of the event and offered water for any who needed it then asked a chaplain to give the invocation.
The July 2, 2022, concert concluded with Bakenhus asking the “Hopkins County Mass Community Chorus” to join in the singing of God Bless America, as the first spray of fireworks lit the sky downtown in celebration of Independence Day.
Collin, Emily and Noah Simpson were slated to be the honorary Fireworks detonators, a privilege the adults’ in their lives secured with the high bid at the November SSSL Auction. However, the children fell ill and were unable to attend, so two others were asked to step in for them. The Simpson youths will then have the honor of officially pushing the button for the official count for the fireworks detonation, according to Teer.
Recognized as the third underwriter, along with the Symphony League thanks to funds raised at the annual auction, was GSC Enterprises/Grocery Supply Company.
As musicians packed up their instruments, the sky lit up with a bursts of brilliant red, green, blue, white and yellow during a pyrotechnics show several attending noted was better than last year.
Whatever Happened To The Lightning Bugs?
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
I’ve seen a few fireflies this summer, which brought back childhood memories of seeing them by the thousands on summer nights, and we could catch them in our cupped hands to watch them flash. Though they have the name fireflies, they’re actually beetles, which is why most of us call them lightning bugs (LB).
LBs have a chemical in their bodies called luciferin. When this combines with chemicals in the air, it creates the flash we all remember. The light created is almost unbelievably efficient, approaching 100%, whereas the regular light bulb is only around 10% efficient, with the rest resulting in heat rather than light.
Basically, the flashing started by the male says, “Hey ladies; Here I am!” It’s said that males who can flash longer and faster tend to have better luck. If a female decides this may be the guy for her, she has an extremely short time frame to flash back, or else her return will be ignored. Different species have different flash colors (yellow, red, green & orange), lengths and durations as well as different responses. There is, however, a danger in all this. Other preying bugs with similar flashing capabilities can attract LBs who then become a nice, satisfying meal.
As mentioned earlier, LBs now seem to be few and far between, and there appear to be a multitude of reasons. The most obvious reasons are all the chemicals put out to kill bugs. Added to this are chemicals that penetrate the ground where LB larva are living. LBs live in one place and don’t migrate. If fields become cities or roads, they die. City lights tend to confuse them, so they really prefer to be in more small towns and rural areas. Having your own darkened (no lights) backyard “jungle” can attract LBs.
Meal A Day Menu – July 4-8, 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 4-8, 2022 includes:
- Monday – Chili Cheese Dogs, Fritos and Green Tomato Relish.
- Tuesday – Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast On A Bed of Rice, Broccoli and Cauliflower Medley, and a Roll.
- Wednesday – Sour Cream Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice and Tossed Salad.
- Thursday – Chicken Pot Pie, Pinto Beans and Pickled Beets.
- Friday – Cheeseburgers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Baked Beans 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.
Paris District Road Report for July 4, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 4, 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.
Washington Street under US 75 was opened on 6/29/2022. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/d-bAxihgy_E
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. Once the traffic switch is completed, US 75 northbound frontage road traffic will be reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes will remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier will separate southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
Currently for southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic will be reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes will remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier will separate southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lanes shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. The Redbud Trail intersection with FM 1417 is closed to traffic to allow crews to complete the concrete paving at this intersection. Travelers are asked to use West Cypress Grove Road during this closure.
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.
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 scheduled to begin the week of June 27. Motorists on FM 121 can 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 121, Grayson County, from SH 289 to US 377. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway and perform base repairs.
US 377, Grayson County, from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
The annual contract to perform seal coat operations in Fannin County is in progress. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car to direct traffic through the work zone while crews seal coat the pavement at these locations: US 82 between the Grayson County line and SH 121, FM 68 between SH 78 and SH 34, and FM 1396 between SH 78 and FM 2029.
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.
SH 78, Fannin County: from SH 11 to US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to apply a fog seal to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars escort traffic through the work zone.
FM 816, Fannin County: from SH 11 to Hunt County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to place hotmix overlay to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars escort 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.
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.
Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Project (several counties): The contractor has set barricades at the Pottsboro, Texas location. The contractor is currently working on FM 120 between Festival Street and Ginger Drive. The work will require removing existing concrete and pouring proposed sidewalk and driveways. This project will improve pedestrian sidewalks and construct ADA-compliant curb ramps at these locations. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
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 have been poured and forms for new columns are set. Abutment work will begin soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 903, Hunt County: From US 380 to FM 1569 South. The contractor has been grading out cement treated base for the ride test, installing base driveways on mile two, and stripping grass and grading ditches on the remaining 1.3 miles. Reworking existing base and subgrade widening will begin the following week. 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 has begun grading ditches and preparing for seeding. The contractor has begun concrete culvert structures, forming and pouring the footings. The contractor will be grading around the bridge preparing for the installation of riprap. Grade 3 rock is being delivered daily for anticipation of the first course of seal coat to begin late next week. 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 is working on proposed signs for the project. The contractor completed the second course for the road surface last week and is currently placing the permanent striping and profile pavement markings. Please be aware of lane closures, detours, and watch for 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 placed flashing beacons for four-way stop signs at the intersection of SH 66 and FM 1570. 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 Records — July 2, 2022
Land Deed Transactions
The following are land deed transactions filed and posted at Hopkins County Clerk’s office between June 16, 2022 and June 22, 2022:
- Jane Dixon AKA Linda Jane Dixon to Harold Glenn Dixon; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Uleta Taylor to Debora Taylor Gray, Tammie Taylor Stafford and Charles Lesley Taylor; tract in the ED Chinneth survey
- Vali Brannon and WE Brannon to Jennifer Lynn Hoppa and Paul Hoppar; tract in the Hilltop at the Country Club
- Bradley Sisters Partnership, Katherine Anne Bradley Matt and Mary Michelle Bradley Sorrells to Claude Franklin and Michelle Franklin; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Janice K. Giles to Lazaro Reyes; tract in the John Norris survey
- Billy Roy Giles and Michael Giles to Janice K. Giles; tract in the John Norris survey
- Bridget Anete Waid to Leonides Castillo; tract in the James Hawkins survey
- Cole Boseman and Elyssa M. Boseman to David Zeledon; tract in the MD Jackson survey
- Sallee Pearce to Leticia Anaya Duran and Pedro Jesus Gonzalez; tract in the Levi Midgett survey
- CA Utah and Stephanie L. Utah FKA Stephanie Lynn Wooley to Christopherm Anthony Utah and Stephanie Lynn Utah; tract in the Josiah Pettyjohn survey
- Flying N. Farms LLC, Scott P. Nottingham and Melissa A. Nottingham to Hunter Stonaker and Kelly Stonaker; tract in the Ellender Spencer survey
- Alton R. Williams and Judith Crumbley Williams to Kimberly A. Screws and Paul A. Screws; tract in the Forrest Hills Addition
- 100 MPH + Property Management LLC to Cindy A. Casper; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Bobby Carroll D. Griffin and Trena Riley Griffin, independently and as executor, to Billy Hollaway and Mystie Hollaway; tract in the Isaac Ramsey survey
- Donna Lynn Gregory to Mary Anita Noel; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- David Leonardo Gentile Bautista to Gentile Properties LLC
- Allen Lynn Hollins to Kelli Ann Claxton; tract in the Hodge Adams survey
- Betty L. Julian to Mark Gregory; tract in the WM Richey survey
- Betty L. Julian to Judson Andrew Gregory II; tract in the WM Richey survey
- Joy Nell Willingham to Janet Lynn Fouse; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- J&K Wagoner Group LLC to J&K Wagoner Group LLC – Series D; tract in the E Melton survey
- J&K Wagoner Group LLC to J&K Wagoner Group LLC – Series E; tract in the E Melton survey
- Jodie Wallace and Kevin Wallace to Ivan Diosdado; tract in the I. Alexander survey
- David M. Smith Estate, Keaton Michael Smith and Kevin Joshua Smith independent co-administrators, to Kevin Joshua Smith; tract in the AS Young survey
- Kelli Geraci, Troy Geraci, Amberly Klika and Landis Klika to Charles Cates and Maureen Cates; tract in the William Jacobs survey
- Diana I. Teel and Marion Moncrief Teel to Adriaan Van Der Jagt; tract in the M. Ballanova survey
- Larry Evans, individually and as trustee for the Larry Wayne Evans Trust, to Carla Frazier Family Trust and Rick Frazier Family Trust; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Alvin R. Burns, Bryan Keith Burns, Christopher Burns, Earl Ray Burns Estate, Ronny Earl Burns and Yolanda Dennis to Julie Smalley and Kyle Smalley; tract in the John Polk survey
- Carla June Kenley and Phillip Forrest Kenley AKA Phillip F. Kenley to Blair Blair Kenley trustee, Carla Kenley Irrevocable Trust and Phillip Scott Kenley trustee; tract in the S. McWingate survey
- Summit Ranch Investments LTD to Augusto Gonzales and Josue Gonzales; tract in the Oak Grove Subdivision
- Cletis M. Millsap and Sherry E. Millsap, both independently and as independent executors for the Frankie L. Millsap Estate and Kathie Eyvonne Millsap Estate, to Jason Brazel, Kaitlyn Brazel, Matthew Kaylees Bazel and Regina Brazel; tract in the A Caro survey
- James H. Diviney to Carolyn S. Diviney AKIA Carolyn Deas; tract in the William Clapp survey
- Jose Luis Gallepos and Maria Gallepos to JMMI LLC; tract in the The M Ward survey
- Chad Folmar and Holly Folmar to Curtis Krause and Mikayla Krause; tract in the Rachel D. Spain survey
- Bret L. Wrye and Namaste L. Wrye to Jennifer Brown and Matthew Brown; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Patricia Roulette and Roger Roulette to Chantell Busby and Preston Busby; tract in the William Irwin survey
- Kimberly K. Moore and Mike Moore to Carrie Jean Clarke and John Melton Clarke Jr; tract in the WM Bone survey
- Cynthia Mannon and Walker Mannon to Jarred Pickett; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Sarah McDougald to Brady Lee Hicks and Larry Kevin Hicks tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Michelle Z. Smith and William T. Smith to John Hares Charllis II and Teresa Carol Challis; tract in the AJ Butts survey
- CP 19 TX LLC to Rosedale International LLC; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Felicia Lewis and Tommy Lewis to Texas Triad Homes LLC; tract in the Lewis Addition
- 4TF Investments LLC to SAF Properties LLC DBA SM Family Holdings LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Aaron Morrow and Summer Morrow to Rancho De Morrow LLC; tract in the AW Waller survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
The following individuals applied June 27-30, 2022, at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office for applications marriage licenses:
- Joseph Edward Kelton and Jennifer Lynn Mercer
- Diego Bocha and Karina Alejandra Tamez
- Ryan Michael Golden and Brooke Nicole Lancaster
