A Dozen Personnel Changes Approved For SSISD
Oath Administered To 3 Trustees Beginning New Term on School Board
A dozen personnel changes were approved for Sulphur Springs ISD Monday afternoon. The oath of office was administered to the 3 trustees beginning a new term on the school board, then the board was reorganized with new slate of officers selected.
Election Canvassing
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees acknowledged the results of the May 7, 2022, bond election. The board noted that 958 Sulphur Springs ISD voters cast ballots in favor of Proposition A, a $93 million bond proposed for school improvements and renovations, while 1,195 cast ballots against the bond. That gave those opposing the bond 55% of the overall votes cast and those in favor of it44% of the overall votes cast in the bond election, defeating the bond proposal.
The trustees then approved the order canvassing the special May 7, 2022 election.
Board Composition
SSISD Tax/Elections Officer Sandra Gibby administered the oath of office to Craig Roberts, Leesa Toliver and John Prickette.
The three incumbents were the only candidates to file for election to the three at-large seats on the school board in February, thus, the school board was able to cancel the trustees election originally scheduled to be held May 7 along with the school bond election. The three-year full-term seats went to the three incumbents.
Toliver was first elected to the school board in 2013, has continued to be reelected each term since. The retired school administrator has served as secretary, vice president and president. She also is a TASB Master Trustee.
John Pickette was first appointed to the board in 2012, to complete the unexpired term of Foy Williams, then was elected to the school board in 2013 and has been elected each term since. He too has served as vice president and president of the school board.
Craig Roberts was first elected to the school board in 2019, and begins his second term this month. He previously served as vice president of the school board.
The SSISD Board of Trustees then reorganized the slate of officers. Prickette made the motion, which Toliver seconded, nominating Craig Roberts to serve as president, Jason Dietze as vice president and Kerry Wright as secretary of the school board. Cody then passed his seat to Roberts, who began his service as board president by presenting Robert Cody with a plaque of appreciation with a gavel to commemorate Cody’s service as school board president from 2020 to 2022.
Personnel Matters
Trustees then entered into executive session for personnel matters. Afterward, they reconvened in open session to vote on the 12 personnel changes. The school board formally accept resignations from three teachers and an aide; approved hiring of three new coaches, a teacher and one aid; and three job swaps for current employees. These personnel items will impact five campuses.
At Barbara Bush Primary, Sarah Miles is resigning her post as a kindergarten teacher, and Sierra Campbell is joining the staff as a long term special education aide substitute. Two Bush Primary staff also will be switching classes. Laura Kring will be going from a first grade math class to a special education self-contained class. Tristan Gant will continue to teach kindergarten, but will switch from English language arts, reading and social studies to math and science curriculum.
Amy Harden turned in her notice of resignation as a history teacher at Sulphur Springs Middle School. David Hebert will replace Jason Stephenson, while Luke Harmon replaces Bruce Silman; both will be teaching and coaching. Brittany Maness will also join the coaching staff at SSMS, replacing Breanna Hodges; Maness will also teach physical education at Middle School.
Sulphur Springs High School will be losing Lory Owen as a science teacher and Wini Ream as a special education aide. Stephen Shelby was approved to fill the opening for an agriculture mechanics teacher created with John Luper’s notice of resignation as agriculture science teacher, which trustees approved at the April school board meeting.
To round out the list of personnel swaps, Rachel Kistler will be switching jobs. She currently serves as a special programs specialist in the special education department, but will be moving to Sulphur Springs Elementary to serve as an instructional interventionist.
FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test Available Without Prescription That Also Detects Flu, RSV
The EUA Authorizes At-Home Sample Collection With Testing Performed In A Laboratory
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Labcorp Seasonal Respiratory Virus RT-PCR DTC Test for use without a prescription by individuals with symptoms of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19. This product is the first direct-to-consumer (non-prescription) multi-analyte COVID-19 test authorized by FDA and allows an individual to self-collect a nasal swab sample at home and then send that sample to Labcorp for testing. The test can identify and differentiate multiple respiratory viruses at the same time, detecting influenza A and B, commonly known as the flu, respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, along with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Results are delivered through an online portal, with follow-up from a health care provider for positive or invalid test results.
“While the FDA has now authorized many COVID-19 tests without a prescription, this is the first test authorized for flu and RSV, along with COVID-19, where an individual can self-identify their need for a test, order it, collect their sample and send it to the lab for testing, without consulting a health care professional,” said Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “The rapid advances being made in consumer access to diagnostic tests, including the ability to collect your sample at home for flu and RSV without a prescription, brings us one step closer to tests for these viruses that could be performed entirely at home.”
This home sample collection kit can be purchased online or in a store without a prescription. The samples can be self-collected by individuals ages 18 years and older, self-collected by individuals 14 years and older with adult supervision, or collected with adult assistance for individuals 2 years and older. This will enable consumers to more easily determine whether they may be infected with COVID-19, flu, or RSV, which can aid in determining if self-isolation (quarantine) is appropriate and to assist with health care decisions after discussion with a health care professional.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
8 Individuals Booked Into Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants
At least 8 individuals were booked into Hopkins County jail on felony warrants from May 8-15, 2022, according to arrest and jail reports.
Commerce Arrest
Todd Patrick Harrigan turned himself in to Commerce Police on a Hopkins County warrant. Commerce officers transported the 52-year-old Commerce man to the Hunt-Hopkins County line.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Todd Evans met the Commerce officer on State Highway 11 at FM 275, and took custody of Harrigan at 12:30 p.m. May 14, 2022. Evans transported Harrigan to Hopkins jail.
Harrigan was booked in at 1:18 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, on a warrant for violation of probation-which he was on for a possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. Harrigan was held without bond on the charge Monday, May 16, 2022, according to jail reports.
Jail Transfers
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Huffman traveled to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he took custody of Timothy Alan Goss at 10:40 a.m. May 13, 2022. Huffman transported the 51-year-old Huntsville, Arkansas man from Washington County Detention Center to Hopkins County jail.
Goss, who is also known to use the aliases Edgar James Holcomb and Timonthy Alan Coss, was booked in at 3:40 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, on a Hopkins County warrant for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance. The Arkansas man remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, May 16, 2022, on the second-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.
Shantel Jane Lewis-Charland was taken into custody on Hopkins County warrant and transported by Hunt County authorities May 11, 2022, to Hopkins County jail.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Turrentine took custody of the 35-year-old Cumby woman at 11 a.m. and escorted her into Hopkins County jail at 11 a.m. last Wednesday.
Lewis-Charland, who is also known by Chantel Jane Lewis, was booked into Hopkins County jail at 11:53 a.m. May 11, 2022, for bond forfeiture on a Jan. 2, 2021 possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 ounces of marijuana charge, according to arrest reports. The Cumby woman remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, May 16, 2022. Bond on the warrant was set at $10,000, according to jail reports.
HCSO Deputy Terry Thompson traveled to Cooke County, where he took custody of Miranda Ranell Thomas at 8:15 a.m. May 10, 2022. Thompson escorted the t33-year-old Gainesville woman to Hopkins County jail.
Thomas was booked into the county jail at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2022, on a warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. She remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, May 16, 2022, on the second-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.
HCSO Deputy Terry Thompson also traveled to Franklin County jail Tuesday, may 10, 2022, and took Victoria Grace Brawley into custody at 12:15 p.m.
The 31-year-old Paradise, Texas woman was transported to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked in at 1 p.m. May 10, 2022, on a warrant or violation of probation, which she was on for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Brawley remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, May 16, 2022, on the felony charge, according to jail reports.
HCSO Deputy Steve Huffman took custody of Christopher Shane Ely Jr. into custody at 11:32 a.m. May 10, 2022, at Connally Unit of Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The 24-year-old Emory man was transported from the Kenedy, Texas facility to Hopkins County jail.
Ely was booked into Hopkins County jail at 7:21 p.m. May 10, 2022, on the Hopkins County warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for assault on a security officer. Last Tuesday marked the third time Ely has been jailed locally for violating probation on the Nov. 28, 2020 assault charge.
The Emory man remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, May 16, 2022, on the charge, according to jail reports.
County Road 4783 Arrest
HCSO Sheriff’s Deputies, Zack Horne, Drew Fisher and Isaac Foley were made aware of a wanted person’s possible place of residence. The deputies went to the CR 4783 address and took Andrew Michael Magnuson into custody at 12:42 a.m. May 10, 2022, on the warrant.
The deputies transported Magnuson to the county jail and booked in at 1:14 a.m. May 10, for violation of probation, which the 20-year-old Sulphur Springs man was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance.
Magnuson, who jail records show is also known by Hootie, remained in Hopkins County jail May 16, 2022.
Fuller Street Arrest
HCSO Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Davis and Sgt. Scott Davis, aware of an outstanding warrants, went to Jose Ismael Cuevas’s residence. The officers reported Cuevas was found hiding inside the air return system inside the residence and took him into custody at 7:31 p.m. May 8, 2022.
The 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was booked into Hopkins County jail at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2022, for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance and an April 11, 2021 assault of a family or household member-impeding breathing.; and was also charged with an outstanding traffic warrant.
Cuevas, who jail reports show is also known by Looney Toon, remained in the county jail Monday, May 16, 2022, on the warrants, according to jail reports.
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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.
Traffic Stop Results In Methamphetamine Arrest
A traffic stop on Jefferson Street Saturday night resulted in one methamphetamine arrest.
Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Silas Whaley reported the driver of a Jeep Commander he stopped at 11:22 p.m. May 14, 2022, exhibited nervous behavior when contacted. The front seat passenger who owned the vehicle agreed to let Whaley and SSPD Officer Edward Jaime search the Jeep. Officers located a white baggy containing suspected meth. The vehicle owner reportedly told police the driver had dropped the bag by the console while being pulled over, Whaley alleged in arrest reports.
As a result, 46-year-old Perfecto Cumpian Jr. of Sulphur Springs was taken into custody at 11:38 p.m. and transported to Hopkins County jail. He was booked in at 12:12 a.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022, on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
Cumpian was released from Hopkins County jail later Sunday, May 15, 2022. Bond on the third-degree felony controlled substance charge was set at $10,000, according to jail reports.
Specific Gummy Varieties of SKITTLES, STARBURST, LIFE SAVERS Recalled
May 13, 2022 – Today, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company received reports from consumers alerting them to this matter but not aware of any illnesses to date.
Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The products subject to this recall in the U.S. include SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies. On the back of the package is a 10-digit manufacturing code; the first three digits in this code will indicate implicated product as described below:
| Item Number | Description | UPC | Code (first 3 digits) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10188298 | STARBURST® Gummies Original Share Size 3.5oz | 10022000253092 | 136, 139, 140 |
| 10195414 10220867 | STARBURST® Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8oz | 10022000253818 00022000284648 | |
| 10188301 | STARBURST® Gummies Sours Share Size 3.5oz | 10022000253122 | 134,135, 137-142 |
| 10195413 10220796 10195750 | STARBURST® Gummies Sours Peg Pack 5.8oz | 10022000253801 00022000284617 10022000259384 | 134,135, 137-142 |
| 10220865 | STARBURST® Gummies Sour Berries Peg Pack 5.8oz | 00022000284624 | 135, 138, 139 |
| 10222236 10136761 10222238 | LIFE SAVERS® Gummies Five Flavor Peg Pack 7.0oz, 3.22oz | 10022000285277 10019000083422 10022000285291 | 136, 139 |
| 10081699 10195012 | LIFE SAVERS® Wild Berries Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz | 10019000083446 10022000244502 | 136 – 138, 140, 147, 149 – 152 |
| 10195000 10195014 10095001 | LIFE SAVERS® Sour Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz, 180g | 10022000242058 10022000244533 00019000170491 | 132-134, 139-140, 144-147, 149, 151, 152, 201 |
| 10224068 10228324 10229828 | SKITTLES® Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93oz | 10022000285956 00022000286727 10022000287363 | 139 – 218 |
| 10229823 10230187 | SKITTLES® Gummies Original Stand Up Pouch 12oz | 10022000287325 00022000287434 | 139 – 218 |
| 10224070 10228325 10229830 | SKITTLES® Wild Berry Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93oz | 10022000285970 00022000286734 10022000287387 | 138 – 218 |
| 10229825 10230290 | SKITTLES® Gummies Wild Berry Stand Up Pouch 12oz | 10022000287349 00022000287441 | 138 – 218 |
| 10240169 10242246 10240168 | SKITTLES® Sour Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz | 10022000289749 00022000291073 00022000289735 | 204 – 218 |
Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC will work with retailers to remove recalled products from store shelves. If consumers believe they have purchased a recalled item, they should dispose of the product and not consume it.
Consumers with questions can contact the company by calling 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting https://www.mars.com/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer.
Inpatient Hemodialysis Now Available
By Jennifer Heitman, Marketing Supervisor for CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 16, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
UPDATED – COVID Vaccine Clinics – New Location
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will no longer offer the COVID Vaccine Clinic every Friday morning.
However, Net Health does offer Pediatric and Adult COVID vaccines. This vaccine clinic is located at 100 Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs. No appointment is necessary. Subsequently, Net Health will continue to come every four weeks to provide COVID vaccines.
From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, Net Health will offer vaccines on the following weeks: May 31-June 3, June 27-July 1, July 25-29, August 22-26, September 19-23, and October 17-21.
Hospital Visitation
Please note the following guidelines:
- Patients and visitors will be encouraged, but not required, to wear a mask. However, we will continue to screen patients and visitors to identify those with COVID-like symptoms.
- Visitors who fail their screen will be asked to refrain from entering our facilities.
- Emergency Department entrance open 24/7
- Main Entrance open 5am to 5pm, Monday – Friday
- Gift Shop open
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Types of Visitors:
- COVID receiving aerosol treatments: via tele-visitation only
- COVID not receiving aerosol treatments: 1 Essential support person for the duration of hospital stay – Essential support person will be given a visible wrist band for identification purposes;
- Types of Visitors:
Inpatient Hemodialysis Now Available
We are now offering inpatient hemodialysis for patients who are battling End-Stage Renal Disease while in inpatient status. This is an effort to keep patients and their families in the community by avoiding being transferred out for their hemodialysis needs. We are excited to be able to offer this service. Registered Nurses Dana Ingram and Brigitte Zeigler are leading this effort.
For questions about the CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs Inpatient Dialysis
Program please contact Dana Ingram at 903-438-4409 or [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are in need of volunteers to help in various roles throughout our hospital. We are asking for anyone willing to give his or her time to help bring a smile to someone in our hospital! For more information, contact Sherry Moore at 903-439-4062 [email protected], or Shelly Trammel at 903-439-4054 or [email protected].
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
Paris District Road Report for May 16, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 16, 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. The northbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Lamar/Houston Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
The reopening of the mainlanes and underpass at the Center Street area to traffic is underway. Northbound and southbound mainlane traffic have been moved to the newly constructed mainlanes. The Center Street intersection under US 75 is scheduled to be reopened to traffic the week of May 18.
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road from just north of Houston Street and transitions back to the existing main lanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 main lanes and the bridge over Washington Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to complete work in preparation of the mainlane detour. To detour, eastbound Washington Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Lamar Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on North Travis Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Washington Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Washington Street closure at US 75:
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between North 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.
US 82, Grayson County: from SH 91 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform spot pavement repairs.
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 are working to 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 Canyon Creek intersection on the east side of FM 1417 will be closed to traffic beginning May 9 to allow crews to complete the concrete paving at this intersection. The intersection is expected to be closed for around three weeks to complete the work. Travelers are asked to use Lamberth Street during this closure.
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 an eight-foot-wide minimum sidewalk trail along this stretch of roadway. During work on this project, occasional lane closures will be required to complete the work.
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 Thursday night. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete. 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.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne from Preston Avenue to John Douglas Road. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as construction crews work to install sidewalks, curb ramps, and landscape features.
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.
The annual contract to perform bridge repairs in Grayson County is underway. The following locations will have bridge repairs performed, so travelers should expect occasional lane closures while this work is underway. US 75 northbound mainlane bridge at Iron Ore Creek, US 75 southbound frontage road bridge at Iron Ore Creek, the SH 289 bridge approximately 1.75 miles south of FM 120, and FM 1417 at Post Oak Creek.
FM 1897, Grayson County, from US 69 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 898, Grayson County, from SH 11/US 69 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 697, Grayson County, from SH 11 to FM 2729. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County, at the Wall Street intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers complete the remaining work on the project.
CR 3810 at Loring Creek, Fannin County. The bridge on CR 3810 at Loring Creek is closed to through traffic in order to replace the bridge. During this closure traffic is asked to use CR 3800.
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 1396, Fannin County: from FM 897 west to FM 2029. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to widen the roadway.
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.
SH 37, Franklin County: from the elementary school to US 67. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install sidewalk.
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 begin upgrading cross drainage structures.
FM 3389, Hopkins County: from IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lanes closures and short delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to the Bowie County line. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas while final work is being performed.
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.
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 Wolfe City, Texas, location. The contractor is currently working on Santa Fe Street and FM 816 and is nearing completion in this area. The project is wrapping up in the downtown area of Wolfe City. The contractor has been working on forming and pouring concrete on sidewalks and driveways, weather permitting. This project will improve pedestrian sidewalks and construct ADA-compliant curb ramps at these locations: Hunt County, SH 34 at Crockett Street to SH 34 at FM 816 in Wolfe City. 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 set barricades and bulletin boards and advance warning signs. The contractor has finished ditches, base for the prime coat, performed a ride test, prime coated, and temporary striped mile one. The contractor is reworking base, placing geogrid, and hauling flex base on mile two. The contractor has finished pouring the cross structures. The contractor will be pouring concrete driveways, working on driveway pipe and safety end treatments.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has completed widening and reworking existing base for the last section of the project. The contractor has finished flex base hauling and placing in the last section. The contractor has begun cement treatment on the last section of the project. The contractor has completed the 150-foot bridge deck pour. The contractor continues setting safety end treatments and driveway pipe on the south side of the project. Please be aware of lane closures, detours, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor has placed project barricades and has prepared and cleared the right-of-way. The contractor has performed a traffic switch for northbound and southbound traffic on Spur 264 to complete the concrete pavement on the east half of Spur 264. The contractor continues grading flex base on SH 276 from east of the bridge approach to the proposed CRCP section, fine grade embankment work on the west end of the project, and prep work for geo-grid and flex base. The contractor started the CRCP section on the east side of the bridge approach. 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 placed prime coat on the beginning mile. The contractor has placed temporary stripe on the first mile. The contractor has finished mailbox turnouts. The contractor is working on the proposed signing for the project. Seal coat for pavement surface will begin soon, weather permitting.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing overlay operations on FM 2655 to SH 11 in Wolfe City. Crews will be performing potholing at various locations in Hunt County. Maintenance crews will be installing mailboxes, delineators, and signs in various locations. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations at various locations. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews in Rains County will be performing seal coat prep work on FM 1903 from SH 34 to the I-30 frontage road. Crews will be performing sign installations, mailbox installation, potholing, and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations on various roadways. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – May 9-15, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of May 9-15, 2022 included:
Arrests
- Joshua Orr, 38 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 9, 2022, for Possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug free zone and Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license invalid.
- Jordan Crist, 28 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 9, 2022, for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in drug free zone, unlawful carrying of a weapon and five Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants for multiple traffic law violations.
- Larissa Benson, 32 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 12, 2022, on Wood County warrant for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.
- Jonathon Nolen, 43 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 12, 2022, on Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants for defective stop lamps, possession drug paraphernalia and failure to maintain financial responsibility.
- Debrah East, 35 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 12, 2022, for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance and possession of dangerous drugs.
- Nikolas Rakich, 25 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 13, 2022, for Driving While Intoxicated with an open alcohol container
- Timothy Tadlock, 33 years of age, of Detroit, was arrested on May 15, 2022, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.
- Catherine Anderson, 32 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 5, 2022, for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1B controlled .
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 169 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 36 citations and 63 warnings during this reporting period.
Early Voting In Party Primary Runoff Elections Began This Morning, Continues Through Friday
Early voting in the Democratic and Republican Party Primary Runoffs began this morning (May 16, 2022) and will continue through Friday, with Election Day following on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Hopkins County residents may vote early by personal appearance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, May 16-20, in the Hopkins County Justice of the Peace 2 Courtroom, 128G Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs in either the Democratic or Republican Primary Runoff.
Only Hopkins County voters registered to vote on April 25 are eligible to vote in this election.
Voters may cast ballots in only one of these elections, and will be declaring themselves as either a Democrat or Republican by voting in that election.
Who Is Eligible To Vote
Texas Secretary of State John Scott reminds voters that under Texas law, voters who cast a ballot in either party’s primary election must vote in the same party’s primary runoff election. Voters who did not cast a ballot in the March 1st Primary Elections may vote in either party’s Primary Runoff Election.
Texans will have an important opportunity to choose candidates at the federal, state and county level to appear on the November 8th General Election ballot,” Secretary Scott said in a news release. “The candidates you will be voting on have made it to the final round of their parties’ primary elections, and this is your chance to decide who you want to compete for those public offices in November. Make sure to do your research on the candidates, make an informed decision, and prepare to make your voice heard in the runoff elections by visiting VoteTexas.gov!”
The winner of each election will then face the top candidate from the other parties on the Uniform Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
Voter ID Requirements
When voters arrive at the polling place, each will be asked to present one of the seven acceptable forms of photo identification, which are:
- Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
- Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
- Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
- Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
- United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
- United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
- United States Passport (book or card)
For voters aged 18-69, the acceptable form of photo ID can be expired up to four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time.
If a registered voter does not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven approved forms of photo ID, that individual may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) (PDF) at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or voter registration certificate.
Democratic Runoff
Democrats will be asked to vote for their choice in four different state races.
- On the Democratic ballot for Lieutenant Governor are Mike Collier and Michelle Beckley.
- Democrats too will decide between Rochelle Mercedes Garza or Joe Jaworski as their candidate for Attorney Genera.
- Seeking the Democratic nomination for the office of Comptroller of Public Accounts are Janet T. Dudding and Angel Luis Vega.
- Democrats Jay Kleberg and Sandragrace Martinez are vying for the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Republican Runoff
Republicans will be asked to vote for their choice in three different state races.
- Vying for the Republican Party nomination for Attorney General are Ken Paxton and George P. Bush.
- Republicans Dawn Buckhingham and Tim Westley are in a runoff for the party nomination for Commissioner of the General Land Office.
- Sarah Stogner and Wayne Christian are the two Republican candidates for Railroad Commissioner.
Election Day Voting
On Election Day, voting has been consolidated to six voting centers. Voters may cast ballots in either the Republican or Democratic runoffs from 7 a.m. to p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at any of the following six voting locations:
- Lutheran Church (Front Foyer), 1000 Texas Street Sulphur Springs, TX 75482;
- H.W. Grays Building (Meeting Room), 411 Beckham Street Sulphur Springs, TX 75482;
- Hopkins County Courthouse, (1st Floor Courtroom), 114 Church Street Sulphur Springs, TX 75482;
- Grace Family Church (Fellowship Hall), 2201 Loop 101 East Sulphur Springs, TX 75482;
- Hopkins County Civic Center (West Hall), 1200 Houston Street Sulphur Springs, TX 75482;
- League Street Church of Christ (Front Foyer), 1100 South League Street Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. is also the deadline for a mail ballot to be received, if hte carrier envelope is not postmarked or Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 5 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply.)
Peyton, Carr Top 8th Graders at SBJH
Zaylee Peyton and Emma Carr are recognized as the top 8th graders at Sulphur Bluff ISD.
Zaylee completes eighth grade with a weighted 4.81 grade point average., making her the top raking student in her class. She has attended Sulphur Bluff school for 9 years.
She has been very active in school activities, in FFA Greenhand, serving as President and competing in FFA Creed Speaking events. She had planned to compete in Academic UIL, but it was canceled for junior high both years due to COVID. She was, however, involved in UIL from 2nd to 6th grades and placed in numerous events.
In addition to academics, Zaylee too was active in athletics during her junior high years. She served as co-captain of the volleyball team and captain of the basketball team. She ran cross country and played softball. In track, she placed second at district in discus third in the 1600 meter and third in the 2400 meter events.
She also helps in the children’s program at Independence Baptist Church
When asked her advice for other students hoping to be successful as well, she said, “You can’t control all things in life, but you can try your absolute best in what you can control.”
Zaylee is the daughter of Matthew and Zandra Peyton of Dike, Texas, sister of Maddox Peyton, granddaughter of Ronny and Loretta Caldwell of Dike and Vince Ryzeck and Lou Ann Arnold of Mount Pleasant, and the great-granddaughter of Jerry Ann Walker of Brinker.
She offers thanks to her “parents for always pushing me to be my best. They’ve taught me the importance of education and to view it as a privilege. They have instilled in me the importance of a great work ethic, to have a desire to learn new skills. Thank you to all my family and teachers for loving me, believing in me, and pushing me to be my best.”
The SB 8th grade valedictorian said while she’s not sure exactly what career path she will pursue after graduating high school she knows it will be “something in the medical field” because she wants to be able to help people.
“I love to lead and help others,” Zaylee said.
Emma car has attained the ranking of salutatorian of Sulphur Bluff 8th Grade Class of 2022 with a weighted 4.77 GPA.
She has attended classes at SBISD for 8 years. during that time she has served on the Student Council, and participated in FFA- Greenhand. She also competed in Junior High UIL One Act Play and Academic UIL.
Emma also ran Cross County, played on the junior high volleyball and basketball teams, as well as track and softball.
The SBISD 8th grade salutatorian’s plans after graduating from high school include attending college with a goal becoming a character designer for television and/or movies “because I enjoy creating.”
When asked who inspires her or has had a big impact on her life, Emma said “Coach Z because she always pushes me to keep going and to stop looking at the clock.”
Emma is the daughter of Dustin and Abbie Carr of Como and sister of Evan Carr of Como.
