Sulphur Springs City Council To Consider Plat For New Housing Development, 5 Rezoning Requests
Harrison, Spraggins To Take Oath For Council Council; Officers, City Boards and Commissions To Be Selected
Sulphur Springs City has a packed agenda Tuesday night; the Council members are being asked to consider a plat for a new housing development, five rezoning requests, and requests to establish a reinvestment zone and an Advisory Sidewalk Committee. Tommy Harrison and Garry Spraggins who were unchallenged in the spring for Places 4 and 5 on the City Council, are slated to take the oath of office tonight, while officers and city board and commissions are to be selected by the council. The board also includes consideration of contract bids for a Sports Pavilion at Pacific Park.
New Development
EEE Development LLC is asking the city to approve 21.138 acres of land into 48 single family lots with four common areas. The project would be Phase One of a larger 62.41 acre subdivision plat for Ellis Crossing Phase I. The property is located on the State Highway 11 (Houston Street) west of State Highway 19. The property is zoned single family residential (SF-6) and abuts the railroad to the south, SH 11 to the north and is located behind commercial properties on SH 19.
The lots meet the minimum dimensional requirements. The developer plans to install street, drainage, water and sewer with two entrances and a water line loop back to SH 19. Storm water runoff, as proposed, will be routed into wet detention ponds along the front of the property. The city engineer has determined the utilities and drainage acceptable. The common areas containing the ponds are to be privately maintained.
The request is forwarded with staff recommendations to the City Council at the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
City staff recommends approving the plat and authorizing a community facilities contract which will require a bond for public improvements which will become public property provided two conditions are met: First, staff recommends a note be placed on the plat that the wet detention ponds will be privately maintained by the developer or association. A second note on the plat would stipulate that sidewalks be installed by the home builder at the time of home construction.
Rezoning Requests
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.
Hopkins County Holdings LLC (Hopkins County Hospital District) as requested that 302 and 306 Magnolia Street be rezoned from light industrial to multifamily and that 530 Davis Street be rezoned from single family-10 to professional office. This will clean up some zoning to fit the use for the structures. This will clean up the zoning should the property be sold in the future.
Libba Land LTD requested that property to he northeast corner of I-30 and SH 19, 12 acres out of 24.73 acre parcel, be rezoned from heavy commercial to light industrial.
Other Ordinances
The city is asked to establish a reinvestment zone for Ashoka Steel Mills, amending the master fee schedule, amending the 2021-2022 annual budget ordinance, provisions allowing for a residential homestead property tax exemption.
Other items
Tommy Harrison and Gary Spraggins are slated to take the oath of office, the mayor and Mayor pro tem are to be selected; and the Economic Development Corporation, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Airport Advisory Board, Sulphur River Municipal Water
District, Library Board, Board of Tourism and Promotion, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Planning and Zoning Commission, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Downtown Revitalization Board, and the Revolving Loan Fund Committee to be appointed.
The City Council will also consider bids for a contract for the sports pavilion at Pacific Park, establishing an Advisory Sidewalk Committee, suspending the June 17 effective date of Oncor electric delivery company’s requested rate change to permit hte city time to study the request and establish reasonable rates and work with the steering committee.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. June 7, at City Hall. An appreciation reception will also be held in the Council Chambers from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday for Freddie Taylor for “18 years of loyal service, dedication and friendship to the citizens of Sulphur Springs,” while serving as a member of Sulphur Springs City Council.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report –May 30-June 5, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of May 30-June 5, 2022 included:
Arrests
- Thomas Fitzgerald, 55 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 31, 2022, for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions.
- Jessie DeLa Cruz, 43 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 2, 2022, on Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants for driving while license invalid, three Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility charges, two Expired Registration charges, and Failure to Change Address or Name.
- Jesse Schnitzius, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 3, 2022, on a Wood County District Court Warrant for Violation of Bond – Possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance, a Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Expired Registration, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Clemente Hernandez, 61 years of age, of Scroggins, was arrested on June 3, 2022, for Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1-B Controlled and a Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant for Running a Stop Sign.
- Laura Cosby, 60 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 4, 2022, on two Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants for Expired Registration.
- Joseph Bearden, 57 years of age, of Winnsboro, Texas, was arrested on June 4, 2022, on Winnsboro Municipal court warrants for failure to appear on two Driving While Invalid charges, a Fail to Signal Turn charge, two Expired Registration charges, a Driving Wrong Way on a One-Way Street charge, and a Fail to Display Driver’s License charge
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 119 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 33 citations and 31 warnings during this reporting period.
June 2022 Grand Jury Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury during the regular June 2022 session signed 18 indictments, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. Ten people were named in the charges, including five people accused of two or more more offenses. Charges ranged from controlled substance and stolen vehicle offenses to burglary of habitation, escape and continuous sexual abuse of a child offenses.
Mauro Lopez‐Perez was indicted for continuous sexual abuse of a child victim under 14 years of age. The 35-year-old Pickton man has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest on a warrant for an indecency with a child by exposure charge on April 22. HCSO officers tracked him to his place of employment in Franklin County using the GPS monitoring system placed on Lopez-Perez when he was released from custody on $50,000 bond on an injury to a child charge, sheriff’s officers noted in April. In addition to Mauro Lopez, the Pickton man also noted in jail reports to be known by Mauro Lopez-Lopez and Mauro Perez, is held in lieu of a $1 million bond on the indecency charge, according to jail reports.
Melton Medina‐Tuirubiates was indicted on three charges: escape while arrested or confined and two counts of burglary of a habitation. He is accused of escaping from Sulphur Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant Monday morning, April 18, 2022, while on a work detail as a jail trusty.
Despite efforts of officers from multiple law enforcement agencies, he was not located and back in custody until lunch time the next day. The two burglary charges are alleged to have occurred while Medina-Tuirubiates eluded authorities April 18-19, 2022.
He was believed to have spent the night in a deer camp on FM 69, as law enforcement canines tracked him to the area where officials found the camp broken into and items missing from inside. The K-9s then tracked to a residence on the corner of FM 69, north of the I-30 feeder road. That residence too was alleged to have been broken into and items were reported to have been stolen from inside. When apprehended at 12:30 p.m. April 19, 2022, Medina-Tuirubiates was alleged to have on him items taken during the burglaries.
Thus, the 49-year-old was returned to jail on escape and two burglary charges, according to arrest and law enforcement reports following Medina-Tuirubiate’s apprehension. Medina-Tuirubiates, who is also known by Meo Medina-Tuirubiates, Mell and Mello, was in jail at the time of his escape
Jacob Tomeis Lyda was indicted on four charges: one count each of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle and unauthorized use of a vehicle, and two counts of burglary of a habitation. On April 19, 2022, Lyda was reportedly heard starting another man’s side-by-side vehicle around 3:45 p.m., then was seen by the owner driving it through the woods toward oil fields in the area of F 3505. Deputies were alerted and followed tracks believed to be those made by the utility terrain vehicle through pastures and rough terrain impassable for most motor vehicles.
Deputies found and followed a track near Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit, where someone reported seeing the suspect. He was found driving the UTV behind the restrooms in Herron Harbor area of the park. Deputies pursued the man, who continued fleeing despite authorities’ orders for him to stop. He drove into terrain impassable to patrol units. The side-by-side was found wrecked in a creek bed a short while later. Deputies followed footprints leading out of the creek.
A report of a man entering a CR 4722 residence without permission and taking summer sausage, scaring the child at the residence, then fled with the tube meat. Deputies again attempted to track the man. Soon another homeowner reported finding the man, dubbed the sausage bandit by at least one pursuer. Deputies spotted and pursued the man on foot and by UTV. He was reportedly holding an open knife and summer sausage when they caught up to him, but dropped both.
The 31-year-old Linden man was jailed on two burglary of habitation charges as well as one charge each of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle and theft of property (the side-by-side, deputies and a Texas Ranger reported following Lyda’s arrest. His bonds totaled $160,000 – $50,000 on the burglary charges, and $30,000 each on the theft and evading charges.
He also was charged on an outstanding Louisiana warrant for violating probation, which he was on for a simple theft. Lyda has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest April 19, 2022, on all charges, according to jail records.
Kenneth Wayne Shaw was indicted for intentional or reckless assault that impeded breathing or circulation of a family member with previous conviction. The 57-year-old was arrested March 1, 2022, for allegedly choking his nephew multiple times, impeding the nephew’s breathing.
The arrest marked at least the fourth time Shaw was jailed locally on charges alleging violent offenses. He was booked into Hopkins County jail Oct. 24, 1994 on an assault causing bodily injury charge; March 22, 2007, on a family violence assault causing bodily injury charge; Aug. 12, 2016 on a injury to a child elderly or disabled person charge; and April 21, 2022 on an assault of a family or household member that impeded breathing or circulation charge, according to jail records.
Kayleigh Dawn Mills was indicted for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair. She was in a car stopped by deputies. She claimed to not have an ID card, but a plastic card was visible in her pocket. she claimed it was her mom’s debit card, which she had permission to use. Another deputy IDed her as Kayleigh Mills. A look at the card showed that name as well. Mills, who is also known by Kay Kay, was booked into the county jail early April 14, 2022, deputies noted in April arrest reports. She has remained in Hopkins County jail every sense in lieu of $20,000 bond: $15,000 on the tampering charge and $5,000 on a failure to ID charge, according to jail reports.
Sharlyne Kay Vining was indicted for unauthorized use of a vehicle. She has remained in Hopkins County jail since her arrest on March 31, 2022, on the UUV charge as well as failure to identify and a warrant for failure to appear on a Palo Pinto County resisting, arrest, search or transport warrant.
She was reportedly stopped on North Hillcrest Drive by police. The truck she was driving came back as having been reported to Sulphur Springs Police as stolen less than an hour. The 30-year-old Decatur woman has remained in jail since. Herd bonds totaled $7,000: $5,000 on the stolen vehicle charge and $2,000 on the failure to ID charge, according to jail reports.
Aaron Ray Kiser, Patricia Lynn Pemberton and Patrick Adrian Wardell were indicted on two counts each of possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. The trio was arrested on State Highway 19 on April 7, 2022 after deputies reported finding almost 2.5 grams of methamphetamine and 1.2 grams of heroin in the vehicle they were in, according to April arrest reports.
Victor Hugo Torres was indicted on one possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. The 57-year-old San Antonio man was arrested on warrants during an I-30 traffic stop. A police K-9 alerted on the car. Drug paraphernalia was found in the car. A coin pouch with suspected methamphetamine in it was reportedly on the floor of the transporting deputy’s patrol unit. Torres allegedly admitted the meth belonged to him and booked into jail after midnight for possessing the 3.6 grams of suspected meth and two Bexar County warrants.
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.
No Tuition Increase for 11 Universities in Texas A&M System
No Tuition Increase for 11 Universities in Texas A&M System
By: The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN/ COLLEGE STATION, Texas —The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents will not increase tuition for Fall 2022, Chairman of the Board Tim Leach said today.
“The Board is very focused on making a college education affordable for all Texans and pledges to make accessibility and fairness our highest priority,” Chairman Leach said.
The decision impacts all 11 universities in the Texas A&M System.
“We recognize there is inflation for running universities, but there is inflation on families and students as well,” said Chancellor John Sharp. “We’ve decided to manage our costs rather than raise tuition.”
Chancellor Sharp credited the A&M System’s ability to manage its costs to the state’s elected officials who appropriated more money for higher education last year as well as the A&M System’s conservative fiscal management.
The Consumer Price Index peaked at 8.5 percent for the year ending in March 2022, the largest 12-month advance since December 1981, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Annual inflation rate slowed to 8.3 percent in April, but some economic sectors continued to see higher increases than the overall inflation rate. In April, energy prices were up 30.3%, food at 9.4%, new vehicles at 13.2% and shelter at 5.1%.
Dr. Mark Rudin, president of Texas A&M University-Commerce, said the A&M System’s decision will assist students and their families during these inflationary times.
“This decision by the A&M System will prevent added financial burden on our Lion families as they deal with high costs of living,” Rudin said. “We share the A&M System’s commitment to affordability and accessibility in higher education, so this is great news for our university community.”
About The Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $7.2 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus, the Texas A&M System educates more than 152,000 students and makes more than 24 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. System-wide, research and development expenditures exceed $1 billion and help drive the state’s economy.
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Rep. Slaton Plans To File Bill Banning Drag Shows In Presence of Texas Minors
Texas House District 2 Representative Bryan Slaton Monday morning announced plans to file legislation which he will be “protecting kids from drag shows and other inappropriate displays as soon as the next legislative session begins.”
According to a news release from Slaton’s office, the state representative’s decision was made “following several news stories and videos over the weekend in which underage Texas children were subjected to inappropriate sexual content by adults.” He is referring to a drag show held in Dallas in which children were reported to have been allowed to participate.
“The events of this past weekend were horrifying and show a disturbing trend in which perverted adults are obsessed with sexualizing young children. As a father of two young children, I would never take my children to a drag show and I know Speaker Dade Phelan and the rest of my Republican colleagues wouldn’t either. Protecting our own children isn’t enough, and our responsibility as lawmakers extends to the sexualization that is happening across Texas ,” Slaton was quoted in the release.
Rep. Slaton has already announced that he will continue his fight to make sex change therapies on
minors “child abuse.” Similar legislation was killed by Republicans in the Texas House in 2021.
“I promised my voters that I would stand up for their values and fight to protect Texas kids. I was re-elected on that promise and I intend to keep it by authoring legislation to defend kids from being subjected to drag shows and other inappropriate events. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this important legislation,” Rep. Slaton further added.
Kylene Claypool Crowned 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic
Kylene Claypool was crowned the 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant winner. She also was named Most Talented at the June 4, 2022 pageant – not bad for a lady who claims to have no talent.
She told KSST in a recent interview that she laughed when Pageant Coordinator Karon Weatherman asked her about her talent for the pageant. “I don’t have a talent. I made up one.” As planned, she warmed the audience up by “telling a joke about me.” Then, she showed just how much she enjoys dancing, doing so with seemingly boundless energy. She was the oldest Contestant at 87 years young.
She was more than surprised when she was announced as the new Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic.
First Runner Up for the 2022 title was Becky Sanderson
2nd Runner Up was Mary Lynne Anderson. She gave a performance as Betsy Ross for the talent contest.
The award for Best Personality went to Mary Williams Ellis, who encouraged others to dream big with her song during the talent contest.
Barbara Grubbs received the award for Best Evening Gown with a sparkling black number with sequins and lace.
Miss Congeniality went to Sharon Baker.
Linda Pickle Hill received the award for Best Interview.
Elizabeth Wilburn for the third time won the Best Philosophy of Life award.
The Spirit Award went to Sharon Dunham.
The Clydene Fielden Memorial Leadership Award went to Jan Massey.
Cohosts were Enola Gay Mathews and Gary Spraggins. Coordinator Karon Weatherman also presented Mathews with an Outstanding MC award. Aside from the year she competed in the pageant, Mathews has served as host for the pageant. She also offered appreciation to Spraggins, for stepping in when Mathews’ co-host was unable to attend. The pair opened the show with a song, and also performed individually while the judges’ votes were being tallied.
Talent also included 2021 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Wilma Thompson performing a comedy skit while 2019-2020 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Vender Wright, 2012 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Ina Gore and 2010 Ms. Hopkins County Stella Bagley each also sang. Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant Assistant Director Joanne McMeans invited everyone to the state pageant at 7 p.m. Sept. 24, 2022, at Holiday Inn In Tyler.
The 50/50 raffle raised $1,622, with $450 of those tickets sold by Mary Lynne Anderson. Half of the amount raised will go to Kylene Claypool to help with her expenses should she choose to enter the Ms. Texas Senior Pageant. The winner of the other $811 was Caleb Sanderson, son of Becky who also served as escort during the pageant
Judges were Kim Good with Heritage Home Health and Hospice, Libby Davies of Family First Home Health, Charlotte Baxter with Carriage House Manor and the Cottages; and Carolyn McKinney, recently retiree and community volunteer when one of the other judges was unable to attend the June 4, 2022 pageant. Retired teacher Bea Rasmussen served as auditor.
The Pageant was sponsored by B.T. Medical Supplies. Lydia Bryant of Sulphur Springs Floral, Etc. provided the spray of flowers presented to Claypool. Pageant sashes presented to award winners were from Donna Nelson, owner of Embroidery Designs. The arch and plant stands used for the stage were provided by Melba Nash of Melba’s Kreations. Como-Pickton CISD and Michael Bowen supplied the ferns used to dress the stage. The Contestants’ Tea hosted to allow the participants to become better acquainted prior to rehearsal was sponsored by Carriage House Manor.
Meal A Day Menu – June 6-10, 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 June 6-10, 2022 includes:
- Monday – Cheeseburger Casserole, Corn and Pinto Beans.
- Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and an Egg Roll.
- Wednesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Candied Carrots and Broccoli.
- Thursday – Beef Lasagna, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.
- Friday – Salad Plate: Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, 3 Bean Salad, Potato Salad, Fruit Salad and Crackers.
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.
Saltillo Students And Staff Recognized With Awards, Scholarships For Achievements, Service
Saltillo recently recognized several outstanding students and staff with awards and scholarships for their achievements and service.
Student Scholarships, Honors
More than $23,000 in local scholarships were awarded to six members of the Saltillo High School Senior Class of 2022 during the program, including two new scholarships.
2022 Kerry W. Garmon Scholarship recipients Trinity White, McKenna Gurley, Andrew Redburn and Brianna Tawil 
Justin Tully Memorial Scholarships presented by (left) Cody Christenberry, Cody Tully, Kayla Tully and Jack Tully to Brianna Tawil, Raegan Speir, Trinity White and Andrew Redburn 
Reta Eubanks Memorial Scholarship recipients Andrew Redburn, Brianna Tawil, Trinity White and Will Gurley
William Gurley, Andrew Redburn, Brianna Tawil and Trinity White are the first recipients of Reta Eubanks Memorial Scholarships. The award was set up in the memory of Saltillo’s well loved faculty member Reta Eubanks, who passed away from cancer last year. The $250 scholarship awarded to each was came are the result of donations from the Saltillo ISD faculty, students and family.
Redburn, Tawil and White along with Raegan Speir were the first beneficiaries of the Justin Tully Memorial Scholarship. Each received $1,000 each memory of alumni Justin Tully who passed away with cancer this past year. This scholarship was established from donations from his family, friends and classmates.
McKenna Gurley, Redburn, Tawil and White each received a $2,000 Kerry W. Garmon Scholarship to apply toward their post secondary studies.
William Gurley, Brianna Tawil and Trinity White were awarded a $250 PTO/Booster Scholarship.
The $1,000 Saltillo Blue & Gold FFA Scholarship and $2,500 Michael Teague Scholarship went to Raegan Speir, as did a $3,500 Finis & Onree Attlesey & Garland & Sweet Gamblin Scholarship.
Saltillo Family Career Community Leaders of America Scholarships in the amount of $300 went to Trinity White and Brianna Tawil.
McKenna Gurley and Trinity White each received a Mirabeau B. Lamar Award of Excellence. McKenna too benefitted from a $100 Beta Nu Honorary Teacher Scholarship while Trinity was awarded the Valedictorian Scholarship, which should pay for first year’s tuition at any state college or university.
William Gurley also was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Mt. Vernon Firefighters Corporation.
High School students making A and AB Honor Rolls were also recognized.
The 2021-2022 A Honor Roll included ninth grader Ethan Sexton; 10th graders Cason Carmody, Caden McGill and Cristian Trejo; 11th graders Ridge Johnson, Luke Ritter, Jacob Sexton, Gunner Tarver and Ethan White; and 12th graders McKenna Gurley and Trinity White.
The 2021-2022 AB Honor Roll included 9th graders Jazmin Castro, Adrian Don Juan, Michael Gonzalez-Sierra, Grayson Gurley and Alyssa Partin; 10th graders Ryleigh Redar and David Whitworth; 11th graders Coy Collins, Julianna Giles, Allie Lane and Amira Terry; and 12th graders Cindy Alvarez and Brianna Tawil.
Student athletes were recognized throughout the year for their sports achievements, with the exception of Baseball, which were just announced.
In Baseball, Gunner Tarver made 1st Team Infield, Will Gurley 2nd Team Pitcher, Andrew Redburn 2nd Team Outfield and Ryleigh Redar 2nd Team Utility.
Staff, Teacher Recognition
Students aren’t the only ones recognize for their accomplishments. Several teachers and staff members were honored for their service.
The Saltillo PTO Teacher of Year award was presented to Jennifer Ricketson in honor of her dedication to the students and staff at Saltillo ISD.
Years of Service awards were presented to 10 members of the Saltillo ISD staff in recognition of each new 5-year milestones of service to the district.
Service recognition was as follows:
- 5 Years – Francis Mowat, Liz Sanders & Casey Riddle;
- 10 Years – Belinda , Joli Maroney, Diane Fite, Suasn Smith & Dustin Ray; and
- 15 years – Darren Bilyeu and Roberto Litovsky.
Two retiring teachers were honored for a total of 62 years of dedication to the education of students. Debbie Brewer is retiring after 27 years and Belinda McClenan after 35 years teaching.
KSST extends congratulations to the Saltillo ISD students and staff for their accomplishments and hard work this year.
Paris District Road Report for June 6, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 6, 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.
The annual contract to perform seal coat operations in Grayson County is scheduled to begin the week of June 13. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car to direct traffic through the work zone while crews place a seal coat to the pavement on these roadways: FM 902 between the Cooke County line and US 377, FM 902 between SH 5 and SH 11, FM 120 between SH 289 and Willow Springs Road, and FM 1897 between US 69 and Ambrose St.
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.
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 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 Lamberth Street intersection on the east side of FM 1417 will be closed to traffic on June 6, to allow crews to complete the concrete paving at this intersection. Travelers are asked to use Taylor Street or Canyon Creek Drive 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. 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.
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, and FM 1417 at Post Oak Creek.
FM 697, Grayson County, from SH 11 to FM 2729. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 898, Grayson County, from US 69 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on backfilling the roadway.
US 377, Grayson County, in Tioga at the FM 922 intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures with flaggers present June 7 thru June 10 while crews mill and then pave the intersection in order to level out the pavement and then restripe the roadway for a northbound US 377 left-turn lane onto FM 922. Motorists should expect delays while crews are present performing this work.
The annual contract to perform seal coat operations in Fannin County is scheduled to begin the week of June 13. 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.
FM 1396, Fannin County: from FM 897 west to FM 2029. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to blade level the roadway.
FM 68, Fannin County: from SH 78 to SH 34. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to blade level 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 FM 816 and constructing driveways and curb and gutter along with pedestrian ramps. The contractor will begin working on sidewalks after the holiday weekend. 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 will be placing geogrid and will be grading out for cement placement. The contractor will begin to cement treat the new six-inch roadway base as weather and materials availability allow.
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 project has less than 1,000 feet until completion of cement-treated base. The contractor will continue setting safety end treatments and driveway pipe on the south side of the project once material delays are resolved. 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 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 the proposed signing for the project. Seal coat for the pavement surface should begin soon, based on material availability and weather permitting.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing seal coat operations on FM 1737 from IH30 to FM3115. The contractor will be performing full depth repair in spots on I-30 and Monte Stratton Boulevard, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. 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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2 Jailed After Failing To Follow Court Orders
Two men were jailed Thursday after failing to follow court orders, according to arrest reports.
A 51-year-old Pittsburg man instructed at 10 a.m. in the County Court-At-Law by the judge to complete a urine test to be analyzed for possible alcohol or drug content. The Pittsburg man allegedly sat down and refused to rise and complete the judge’s order for screening.
The judge reportedly told the man his current bonds on an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge and a possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana charge were being tripled, then ordered a sheriff’s deputy to take the 51-year-old to jail.
The deputy complied, and the man was booked into the county jail at 11:45 a.m. June 2 for bond revocation on both misdemeanor charges. The Pittsburg man was released from jail Friday, June 3, 2022, on the newly set bonds of $6,000 on the weapon charge and $3,000 on the marijuana charge, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police officers reported stopping a Jewett man at 11:17 p.m. June 2, 2022, on Church Street for a traffic violation. A records check showed an outstanding warrant for truck driver’s arrest. The 57-year-old was taken into custody and transported to jail, where he was booked in on the Leon County warrant for violation of a court order.
The Jewett man remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, June 3, 2022, on the misdemeanor charge. Bond was set at $5,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
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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.
