Hopkins County Records – July/August 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 7/18/24 Thru 7/19/24
- Amber Nicole Thomas and Kevis Scott Thomas to Sophie Alice Gonzales-Mata and Eugene Daniel Mata; Tract in the AC J Procello Survey
- Ramona Iris Fisk to Kevin Matthew Fisk; Tract in the Daniel Holbrook Survey
- LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Brian Joseph Drake and Jennifer Lynn McClintock; Tract in the AC F Marrs Survey
- Big Country Land Management LLC and DCTXLP LLC to Puja Giri; Tract in the Lot 73 The Meadows At Deer Crossing Survey
- Big County Land Management LLC and DCTXLP LLC to Doug M Marshtalier and Ninie Mashtalier; Tract in the Lot 44 The Meadows At Deer Crossing Survey
- Big Country Land Management LLC and DCTXLP LLC to Maria Narine Torres Cajiao; Tract in the Lot 52 The Meadows At Deer Crossing Survey
- Big Country Land Management LLC and DCTXLP LLC to Amy Christine Dumar; Tract in the Lot 42 The Meadows At Deer Crossing Survey
- Big Country LOand Management LLC and DCTXLP LLC to Aaron Jonathan Frazier and Natasha Marie Frazier; Tract in the Lot 25 The Meadows At Deer Crossing Survey
- Janie Elaine Carpenter to Janet Clark and Justin Moon; Tract in the James Lee Survey
- Lo Ann Potter Also Known As Joann Potter to Sable Erdmier and Tristan Fairchild; Tract in the R B Craft Survey
- Jace Garrett Burchfield to Fatmir Cosic and Indira Cosic; Tract in the Jose Ybarbo Survey
- Harold G Dixon Also Known As Harold Glenn Dixon to Fatmir Cosic and Indira Cosic; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Herbert Chung Ng to Hesston Taylor and Keri Taylor; Tract in the AC J Hill Survey
- Juli Price to Caden Clay Price and Emily Nicole Price; Tract in the M C Mahaffey Survey
- Vincent J Knoll to Rachael E Knoll; Tract in the Jose Ybarbo Survey
- Jose Jesus Serrano to Nicole Brumit and Timothy Brumit; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Edith Frost to Billye Marie Lewis; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Jamie Foster Also Known As Jamie S Foster to Jaime S Foster Also Known As Jamie Foster and Jose Luna; Tract in the Jacob Webb Survey
- Jeanie Beth Beaty, Ronald Allen Burris, and Billy Joe Petrea to Tim McQueen; Tract in the AC Juan Palvadore Survey
- Lisa Y Wilson Also Known As Lisa Yvonne Willson to rista Michelle Evans, Amanda Kay Purkey, Stephanie Leanne Tharp, and Brian Douglas Wilson JR; Tract in the AC A B Koontz Survey
- Edgar Sanchez, Heriberto Sanchez, and Mariana Sanchez to Jose Sanchez and Mercedes Sanchez; Tract in the Levi Landers Survey
- Jose Sanchez and Mercedes Sanchez to Edgar Sanchez, Heriberto Sanchez, and Mariana Sanchez; Tract in the AC Levi Landers Survey
Daily Instrument Register For 7/22/24 Thru 7/24/24
- Kelli Geraci and Troy Geraci to Leslie Jo Van Winkle and Ronnie C Van Winkle; Tract in the AC J C Tabor Survey
- Janet Irvin Formely Known As Janet Irvin Higgins McCormack to Bar D Real Estate LLC Series A; Tract in the AC Daniel Fuller Survey
- Mivida Luz Rivera to Diosdado Properties LLC; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Christopher Sean Cross to Nathan Crouch, Liz Dawson, Alan Screws, and Kim Screws; Tract in the Lot 2 Blk 200 Forrester Addition Survey
- Penney Hemby, Scott Hemby, Dale McMahan, and Sherri McMahan to Randall Earl Lloyd; Tract in the Jose Ybarbo Survey
- Glenn Irvin to James McMahan and Karen McMahan; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Martin Munoz Jr to Ana Aguilar and Gerardo Aguilar; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Amy Neal Alsp Known As Amy Danyeill Neal, Shawn Neal Also Known As Shawn Houston Neal to Chelsea Layne Cockrum and Jordan Don Cockrum; Tract in the AC G Procello Survey
- Karen Egan Formely Known As William Egan, and Karen Joanna Gibert to Edgar Mondragon and Lucia Mondragon; Tract in the Helena Nelson Survey
- David Kaufman and Donna Kaufman to Colton Dewayne Lee and Lindsey Rae Lee; Tract in the AC Jose Ybarbo Survey
- Chris Dunlap and Diana S Dunlap to Emily Baker ande Michael Baker; Tract in the AC C Zanco Survey
- Nancy McCord Grantham to Sherri Crittendon and Dovie Wall; Tract in the Eli R Merrill Survey
- Jessica R Saul. and Gerald A Saul R to Osvaldo Pulido; Tract in the Elizabeth Melton Survey
- Jefferson J Paddock and Leona A Paddock to Jamie Bertoletti, Courtney Davee, and John Paddock; Tract in the Elizabeth Mitchell Survey
- Christopher Anthony Utah and Stephanie L Utah to Kaylie Fain and Stephen C Fain; Tract in the AC Josiah Pettyjohn Survey
- Arthur H Hamner and Janet Hamner to Elaine Cumings Mund; Tract in the Santos Coy Survey
- Jeff Orwosky, Tapp Funeral Home Inc to First Baptist Church Sulphur Sprigns; Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey
- Stanley Foster, Wesley United Methodist Church to Aundrea Loeffler and Morris Frank Loeffler III; Tract in the M A Vowlin Survey
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 8/6/24 Thru 8/12/24
- Grady Shawn Winchester and Kimberly Lunceford Wood
- Kerry Lyn Sanders and Courtney Lynne Hazel
- Aaron David Smith and Megan Marie Meaux
- Hadenn Blane Townsend and Brooklynn Page Williams
- Austin James Henslee and Makayla Dawn Bridges
- Gomez Juan Manuel Jimenez and Maria Fernanda Ramirez
Dinner Bell for August 14, 2024
The City National Bank, the oldest bank in continual service in Sulphur Springs, was chartered in 1889. It also has locations not only in Hopkins County but also in Wood, Rains, Van Zant, Gregg, Upshur, Cass, Morris, and services surrounding counties.
The original lot on the corner of the Sulphur Springs square and Connally Street was purchased for $3,350.00. The two story building, home of the bank until 1968, was built at a cost of $5,399.00. The original vault door is still in use today and is in perfect working order.
The South Town Branch was acquired through purchasing First National in 1998. A Mortgage Branch was opened on S. Broadway in 2000. Expansion continued with operations going to Wood County (Yantis and Quitman), Mineola, Mt. Vernon, Emory, Wills Point, Grand Saline, Canton, Naples, Queen City and Pittsburgh.
Having over $1Billion in assets as of March 31, 2021 enables this banking institution to offer many different financial products to and for its customers.
The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry has been blessed with a Partnership with City National Bank since June 8, 2016. For a number of years it has occured four times yearly with bank associates helping in the serving of the meals (both when inside the church and also when distributed outside). For this dedication and the realization of “helping feed those who need a meal,” The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry is extremely grateful.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Rice
Oven Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Garden Salad
White Texas Sheet Cake
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BY FOLLOWING SAFE HEALTH PRACTICES AS FLU AND COVID ARE LURKING IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!!!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
East End Allegiance: Our Youth 7th Annual Cool Down
It’s our 7th Annual BACK 2 SCHOOL READY “COOL DOWN”
18ft Water Slide! Music! Face Painting, Slim Making, Games, Corny Dogs, Grilled Hotdogs, Nachos, Brisket Sandwich, Kool-Aid, Aqua Fresca, and more
Time: 3pm-6pm
Date: AUGUST 18, 2024
Location: H.W. GREYS BUILDING
413 Beckham St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Event Sponsors:
- Saputo
- PopStyle Popcorn
- 360 Barber College
- WOODCHOPPER S.W.A.G.
- Ocean Spray
- Style Me Kocky
- The Candle Company
- Ikonic Auto Sales
- Infinniety & Beyond Elegant Moments
- Sulphur Springs True Gospel Ministries
- Illusionz Barber Shop
- To God Be the Glory Clothing Ministry
- Joe’s Exxon
- GROWTH Mentoring Program
- The Juneteenth Committee
- East End Gurus
- Cori Jones Face Painting Cori Jones
- Professional Barbers & Stylist of Sulphur Springs
- Lakes Regional MHMR Center-Wellness
- On the Corner Barbecue
Local Businesses provided Giveaways/Raffles Growth Mentoring Program raised over a value of $500
- Chick-fil-a
- Buff City Soap
- Everything Unique
- Circle E
- Marlene Sass & Class
- Jay Hodge
- McAlister’s
- Burger & Fries
- Corner Grub House
- Miss Behavin
- Plain & Fancy
- White Oaks Restaurant
- Bad & Beauty
- Kyri Ivery
Donations and supplies can be picked up. Call Bridgette 972-802-8705.
Donation items needed: waters, juice, hotdogs, school supplies.
Donations can be made at Alliance Bank -EEA OUR YOUTH
Cash App $360barbercollege (EEA)
Volunteers Still Needed
This is a community action. Many have made an impactful affect on the youth of this community! Our efforts show the youth that they are cared for and that they matter.
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1 Million Samsung Ovens Recalled
August 12, 2024 – Samsung has received over 300 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs by humans or pets since 2013. These ranges have been involved in approximately 250 fires. At least 18 fires caused extensive property damage. Approximately 40 injuries have been reported, eight of which required medical attention, and there have been reports of seven fires involving pet deaths.
Consumers using the recalled ranges without knob locks or covers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off before leaving the home or going to bed, and to not leave objects on the range when the range is not in use.
Consumers should contact Samsung to receive a free set of knob locks or covers compatible with their model of electric slide-in range to install.
Consumers with Wi-Fi enabled ranges can enable the “Cooktop On” notification on the Samsung SmartThings app to receive alerts on their smartphone when a cooktop burner is turned on.
The defective units were sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance stores nationwide, and online at Samsung.com. Depending upon the model, the ranges were sold from May 2013 through August 2024 for between $1,250 and $3,050.
Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
Important Message from CPSC:
CPSC urges consumers to follow the following safety advice to avoid the risk of fire:
Never place, leave, or store anything on the top of your range. Such items can ignite if the range is accidentally activated or left on. Fires can occur when items are left on the top surface of any range that is accidentally activated or left on.
Click here to start your replacement knob request.
SSI Beneficiaries will get Two Payments in August 2024.
August 12, 2024 – This month, people who receive SSI benefits will get a second check before the calendar rolls into September. Here’s what you need to know about that second payment.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) usually issues SSI payments on the first day of each month. But if that date is on a weekend or holiday, the agency pays you ahead of schedule — on the last business day of the preceding month.
This schedule ensures those dependent on SSI have the money they need by the first day of the month.
The second SSI payment is not an extra payment. It’s the next month’s payment hitting your account a few days early.
It’s likely you’ll also receive an SSI payment early when the first of the month is a federal holiday. The payment will be made on the last business day of the previous month.
Your SSI payment for August 2024 will be available on Aug. 1, and a second payment will hit your account on Aug. 30. Because the second payment is for the month of September, the next SSI payment after that won’t be until October 1.
SSI payments are issued one of two ways. For beneficiaries with bank accounts, the payments come as direct deposits. For those without bank accounts or those who prefer a more tangible method, payments are added to beneficiaries’ accounts with Direct Express cards. The second payment in August will be paid with whichever method you’ve signed up for.
Dawna Pryor Chatted with John Mark About Upcoming Activities at the Senior Center on This Second Cup of Coffee
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor stopped by and visited with John Mark on this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. The two talk about activities being held at the Senior Citizen’s Activity Center including a cook out, movie watching, “What Helps Me” discussion about preparing for the future such as a will, another discussion with a professional about Medicare, and so much more. Be sure to check it out below.
Bees for Bananas? From Master Gardener David Wall
August 11, 2024 – The weather this year has played havoc with honeybees. First, way too much rain and lower than normal temperatures. Now, not enough rain and too much heat. Both conditions deter honeybees from foraging. Pollen is solidifying on flowers, making it very difficult to obtain. It’s just not a good time to be a honeybee, but they keep trying. So, what can we do to help?
Something most of us have never even considered is to feed honeybees banana slices. Honeybees will chew them, peel and all, and use them as a pollen substitute. The substitute is used to make bee bread for young honeybees. An added benefit for this short time substitute is the nutrition provided by the bananas – potassium, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and several micronutrients that aid bee growth and development. You can also use non-brand generic marshmallows, but the literature appears to favor bananas.
Historically, bananas have been kept from hives for an excellent reason. They contain Isoamyl acetate which gives them that well known banana smell. Unfortunately, when honeybees are threatened, they put out an alarm “pheromone” that has an odor of bananas. Isoamyl acetate sends honeybees into a an all-out attack mode! In other words, bananas are an open invitation to getting yourself stung right and left, as several beekeepers have learned the hard way!
Again, it must be emphasized that providing banana slices is a temporary way to support the hive. While it is a great way to get some nutritious food into the hive, honeybees cannot survive on bananas over an extended time period. Nevertheless, it’s an excellent tactic for short periods in the early spring, the hot summer and fall when nectar gets into short supply.
Place the banana slices close, but not too close to the hive, preferably in a covered area.
Paris District Road Report for Week of August 12, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 12, 2024. 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.
Safety Message: Back to School
As Texas children head back to school, TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe.
School zones can be chaotic with children walking or biking to school, sometimes dashing between cars and hopping in and out of buses. Unfortunately, traffic crashes can and do happen. In 2023, there were 748 traffic crashes in Texas school zones, resulting in one death and 14 serious injuries. The most common crash causes were speeding, distracted driving and failure to yield the right of way.
There were also 11 people killed and 63 seriously injured last year in the 2,523 crashes involving Texas school buses. Driver inattention and speed were also the top contributing factors in those crashes.
TxDOT urges drivers to be on the lookout for young pedestrians and cyclists as the school year begins and to slow down, stay alert and follow all traffic laws to keep children safe and avoid costly fines and tickets. TxDOT also encourages parents to start sharing pedestrian and school zone safety tips while their kids are at a young age.
Tips for driving in school zones
- Be aware that traffic patterns around school zones may have changed since the last school year.
- Stay alert and put your phone away. Using a handheld electronic device while driving in an active school zone is against the law.
- Stop and yield to people in crosswalks.
- Always obey school zone speed limit signs. Remember, traffic fines increase in school zones.
- Drop off and pick up your children in your school’s designated areas, not the middle of the street.
- Keep an eye on children gathered at bus stops.
- Watch for children who might dart across the street or between vehicles.
Tips for children walking or biking to school
- Use sidewalks. If there’s not one, it’s best to walk on the left side of the street facing traffic.
- Cross the street only at intersections or marked crosswalks. Look left, right and left again before proceeding.
- Always obey crossing guards.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street. Never assume a driver sees you.
- Look for traffic when stepping off a bus or from behind parked vehicles.
- Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or scooter.
- Don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes and ears off the road.
- Follow all traffic rules, signs and signals.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
Grayson County:
Annual Seal Coat. The annual seal coat program is scheduled to begin work on Aug. 6. Roadways receiving a seal coat surface this year include FM 120 from FM 1753 to Carpenter’s Bluff Bridge; FM 691 from FM 131 to the airport; and FM 902 from US 377 to US 75. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 75, from US 82 to North Loy Lake Road. This project will rebuild and widen the US 75 mainlanes from four lanes to six lanes as well as reconstruct the entrance and exit ramps on US 75. The project will also reconstruct bridges at FM 691, Iron Ore Creek and Spur 503, and add U-turn bridges at Loy Lake Road in Sherman and Spur 503 in Denison. A reduced speed limit of 65 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the mainlanes of US 75 as well as frontage road lane closures within the project.
The right lane on the south bound main lanes of US 75 from US 82 to Loy Lake Rd. will be closed during the night. Drivers should expect delays.
The left lane on the northbound main lanes of US 75 from Loy Lake Rd. to US 82 will be closed during the night. Drivers should expect delays.
The U-turn lanes for the US 75 frontage roads at FM 691 are closed to traffic to allow crews to work on constructing the middle portion of the new US 75 bridge over FM 691. During this closure traffic wishing to make a U-turn at the intersection is asked to turn left onto FM 691 and make another left at the next signal light.
The exit ramp from northbound US 75 to North Loy Lake Road in Denison is closed permanently. Travelers who wish to access North Loy Lake Road from northbound US 75 will detour up to Crawford Street, make a U-turn at the Crawford Street intersection, and head south on the frontage road to reach North Loy Lake Road.
The entrance ramp on the southbound frontage road onto US 75, north of Spur 503 and south of Loy Lake Road, is permanently closed. This closure is part of the reconstruction of US 75 from US 82 to Loy Lake Road in Denison. Motorists who wish to travel south on US 75 from its intersection with Loy Lake Road are advised to note this change. A detour is in place requiring traffic to continue on the southbound frontage road, around Spur 503, to the entrance ramp for US 75 southbound located north of the FM 691 intersection. Signs will alert travelers and guide them along this detour route.
The northbound US 75 frontage road is closed to thru traffic north of FM 691 in order to replace the frontage road bridge over Iron Ore Creek. Work for the construction of the new US 75 northbound frontage road Iron Ore Creek bridge and northbound frontage road pavement is currently in progress. This work has an anticipated completion date of early August 2024. Motorists traveling along the northbound frontage road will take the northbound entrance ramp north of FM 691 and take exit 66 to access eastbound Spur 503. Local traffic wishing to return to FM 691 is asked to use Pool Road.
The westbound Spur 503 ramp to northbound US 75 is closed to traffic. A temporary detour is in place to divert this traffic onto the frontage road. Traffic will exit Spur 503 onto the frontage road using the new detour, continue along the Spur 503 frontage road which runs into the US 75 frontage road to the Loy Lake Road intersection. Traffic can continue along the frontage road through Loy Lake Road and then take the next entrance ramp to northbound US 75.
US 75, from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set on the mainlanes for this construction project. 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.
As the US 75 project continues to move into the final stages there will be nightly lane closures on both north- and southbound lanes as construction crews perform pavement marking, barrier removal and sign installation. Drivers should expect delays.
The southbound US 75 exit ramp (Exit 57) for Park Avenue is closed to allow crews to complete the final pavement surfacing at this ramp. Motorists traveling southbound are asked to use the southbound exit for State Highway 91 and North Travis Street, and continue along the southbound frontage road to Park Avenue. They may also use the southbound exit for South Travis Street/FM 1417.
The southbound US 75 exit ramp (Exit 58) for Houston Street is completed and ramp is open.
The northbound US 75 exit ramp for Lamar Street is closed to traffic to allow crews to complete the final pavement surface at this ramp. The ramp should reopen at 9 p.m. on Aug. 13. Motorists traveling northbound are encouraged to use the northbound exit for Center Street and continue along the northbound frontage road to Lamar Street or use the northbound exit for North Travis Street.
US 75, at the US 82 intersection. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads on the northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street, as well as on the eastbound and westbound US 82 frontage road lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on construction of the new frontage road lanes and bridges.
US 377, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Construction on this project is expected to begin on Aug. 19. Watch for daytime lane closures on US 377 as crews work to perform pavement repairs, milling, and an overlay on the surface. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours as pilot cars and flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, from the Cooke County line to FM 901. Watch for daytime lane closures on the US 82 eastbound and westbound main lanes as crews work to perform a pavement overlay on the surface. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours.
Enterprise Road at Tributary to Harris Creek. Enterprise Road at the Tributary to Harris Creek is closed to through traffic as crews remove and replace the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use Wright Road, SH 289 and Plainview Road as the detour route.
FM 1417, from US 82 to SH 56. Travelers are advised that intermittent temporary daily lane closures will be required for both northbound and southbound FM 1417 while the contractor completes the remaining work.
US 82, from SH 91 to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for a lane closure on westbound US 82 between Texoma Parkway and Loy Lake Road as workers install a center median concrete barrier to help prevent crossover head-on collisions.
FM 121, from Main Street in Van Alstyne to SH 160. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, from the Cooke County line to FM 131 in Sherman. Watch for lane closures as workers replace the bridge railing and guardrail approaches at each bridge structure and install median barrier. During construction, bridge travel will be reduced to one lane while crews replace the bridge railing. Currently, the contractor is working on the eastbound US 82 lanes at Harris Creek, the westbound US 82 lanes at Post Oak Creek, and on the eastbound and westbound US 82 lanes at FM 1417. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures on FM 1417 at the US 82 underpass, while crews are replacing the bridge rail at this location. On this project, the contractor is also installing a center median concrete traffic barrier between FM 1417 and FM 131. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures while this work is underway.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, from the Collin County line to the Oklahoma State line. 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.
US 75 debris pickup, 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 2729, from SH 11 to FM 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place a seal coat surface on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 901, from Gunter Rd to McGeehe Rd. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place fog seal on the roadway surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 3133, from SH 5 to Collin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place fog seal on the roadway surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2729, from Meadow Estate Street to Dane Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place fog seal on the roadway surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone
Fannin County:
Annual Seal Coat. The annual seal coat program is scheduled to begin work on Aug. 6. Roadways receiving a seal coat surface this year include Recreational Road 3 from FM 273 to end of maintenance, and SH 78 from SH 56 to SH 11. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2990, at the North Sulphur River bridge. The FM 2990 bridge at the North Sulphur River is closed to traffic permanently for removal of the bridge as part of the new Lake Ralph Hall project. Traffic is asked to use SH 34 as the alternate route to FM 2990. Changeable message signs will be onsite to warn motorists of the closure.
FM 1753, at the Brushy Creek bridge. FM 1753 at the Brushy Creek bridge is closed to through traffic as crews remove and replace the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use FM 2645, FM 898, US 82, and FM 1752 as the detour route.
FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 274 at Sandy Creek bridge is closed to thru traffic while the contractor replaces the existing bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use FM 1753 and SH 78 as the detour.
SH 56 at Bois d’Arc Creek. SH 56 at Bois d’Arc creek is reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic as crews work to remove and replace the bridge railing. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
SH 56 at Hutchins Creek and Caney Creek. SH 56 at Hutchins creek and Caney creek will be reduced to one lane with a signal in place to control traffic beginning the week of Aug. 5, as crews will work to remove and replace the bridge railing as well as perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
CR 4020 at Caney Creek. CR 4020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use CR 4025 as a detour.
FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 121 at Bois D’Arc Creek. Watch for daytime lane closure as crews work on repairing the bridge.
FM 1550 at Pickle Branch. Watch for daytime lane closure as crews work on repairing the bridge.
FM 2645, from FM 1753 to FM 898. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2554, from FM 273 to CR 2125. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place a fog seal on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 1743, from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place a fog seal on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 1491, from SH 78 to Simmon Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews place a fog seal on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
Franklin County: SH 37, from US 67 to FM 71. Watch for shoulder closures and construction vehicles entering the roadway as crews perform paving operations.
Hopkins County: SH 19, from I-30 to Rains County Line. Watch for crews performing road rehabilitation operations and traffic shifts in the work areas.
Hopkins County: I-30, at FM 269. Crews will be performing tree trimming and tree removal operations on the eastbound side.
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.
Lamar County:
Loop 286, from FM 1497 around the north loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures and perform bridge maintenance.
Loop 286, from US 271 North going west to FM 79. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, crossing closures and merging traffic while crews place a bonded concrete surface and perform asphalt paving operations.
US 271, from LP 286 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews resurface the pavement and perform bridge maintenance.
CR 26320 at Morrison Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 1497, from FM 1184 to FM 3426. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures
CR 16300 at Little Sandy Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
US 82 / Lamar Avenue, from 33rd street to 42nd street in Paris. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures in the nighttime hours while crews improve signals, install a raised center median, and resurface the roadway.
FM 38 at West Fork of Sanders Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 79, 8.6 Miles northwest of Loop 286, Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace an existing cross drainage structure.
SH 24, Lamar & Delta Counties: from the FM 64 intersection to 1,540 feet east of FM 198. Watch for temporary lane closures and lane shifts while crews resurface the roadway and perform bridge rail upgrades.
SH 19/24, Lamar & Delta Counties: from LP 286 intersection to SH 19 . Watch for temporary lane closures and lane shifts while crews resurface the roadway, perform bridge rail upgrades, and bridge maintenance.
US 271, Lamar & Red River Counties: from FM 196 North to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder closures and trucks entering and exiting the highway as crews remove tree and brush from within right of way.
US 82, Lamar & Red River Counties: from State Loop 286 in Paris to Bowie County Line in Red River County. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures.
Delta County:
FM 2068 at East Fork of Jernigan Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 2675, from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
SH 19 at South Sulphur and South Sulphur Relief. Watch for temporary shoulder closures while crews perform bridge maintenance.
Red River County:
CR 2127 at Scatter Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and a detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 2120, from FM 2573 to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 1487, from FM 910 to FM 412. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Northeast Texas Trail, Clarksville, Texas. Watch for trucks and equipment entering and exiting streets and highways while crews construct the off-system trail.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Hunt County:
SH 34, from FM 1570 to FM 2101. The contractor has set barricades and work zone signs. The contractor has completed the flexible pavement repair on the main lanes and shoulders. The contractor has finished the placement of HMA overlay on the northbound and southbound lanes. The contractor is completing the final striping. Vegetative watering, seeding and mulch is being placed. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 11, from FM 2655 to SH 24. This project will add shoulders and replace drainage structures. The contractor has set barricades and has begun performing excavation work and road widening. Culvert work has begun on the project. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 11, from Culver Street to Live Oak. The contractor has placed work zone signs and barricades. Fencing installation and grate work is ongoing. Final signal work is underway, barrels and barricades have been removed to open lanes. Final punch-list items are underway. Oncor is working to supply power to the signal lights. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 1563, from SH 50 to SH 2655: This is a 2.7-mile rehabilitation project that will widen the existing roadway. The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. The contractor is wrapping up on cross culverts and culvert extensions and will be placing riprap soon. The contractor will be placing prime coat on the first mile section. Driveways are ongoing and are being completed by section of work. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2642, from FM 35 to SH 66: The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. Excavation work for the detour is ongoing. The contractor has been working on the placement of storm sewer and culverts will continue along FM 2642 north of I-30 towards SH 66 with embankment and excavation work. Nighttime operations are currently being used for several cross culvert locations. The contractor is placing geogrid and flexbase on FM 2642 near Royse City high school moving north. The contractor placed barrier and crash cushions on FM35. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, from I-30 to FM 1567. The contractor has set barricades and work zone traffic signs. Cross culvert work is complete. The contractor has begun placing a prime coat on the current section of work and will begin grading and ditch work along with embankment work. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 intersection improvements from Monte Stratton to FM 1903. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The westbound I-30 main lanes have been realigned to detour paving around the existing westbound I-30 main lane bridge over FM 1570. This detour will remain in place until the new FM 1570 overpass is constructed. During the realignment, all I-30 westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane and diverted to the frontage road from Exit 89 (FM 1570) to FM 1903. The westbound frontage road at FM 1903 is one-way only along with the frontage roads along the project corridor. Traffic on FM 1903 from north of I-30 will have to turn right on the westbound frontage road and travel to State Highway 36 in order access I-30 east. The contractor plans to place more barriers and perform main lane widening and drainage work in the area. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 Intersection Improvements from CR2511 to FM 1565: The contractor has begun prep right of way work and will begin setting barrier and low-profile barricades soon. Contractor is working on excavating and widening of the shoulders for phase 1 and placing RCP for temporary drainage on detours. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Hunt and Rains Counties Hunt County and Rains maintenance crews will be performing mailbox installations sign repairs and pothole repairs throughout the county. Rains Maintenance Section will be doing patching work on SH 34 from SH 276 to Kaufman County line and seal prep work on FM 513 from US 69 to I-30. The Hunt County Maintenance section will be overlaying on FM 118 from SH 224 to SP 118. Please be aware of workers in these areas.
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Texas A&M Forest Service Forester Receives National Smokey Bear Award
August 11, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Michelle Moore, Texas A&M Forest Service Forester, received a bronze Smokey Bear award today in recognition of her efforts to create a first-of-its-kind wildfire prevention resource guide.
The Introduction to Fire Prevention virtual resource guide created by Moore is a Texas-specific guide for volunteer fire departments, members of the public and Texas A&M Forest Service personnel.
Moore also created fire prevention training kits specifically for pet rescue and adoption centers in East Texas as part of her fire prevention training resource outreach strategy. These kits contained homeowner prevention, mitigation and evacuation materials, as well as pet-specific evacuation and emergency resources.
“Michelle was instrumental in the construction and launch of this program that creates a way to share these valuable resources for those with diverse needs across the state,” said Karen Stafford, Texas A&M Forest Service Program Coordinator.
The bronze Smokey Bear award is the highest honor given to an individual for their prevention service that has a significant impact within a state over at least a two-year period.
Moore aids in sustainable forest management and silviculture in East Texas. Outside of her normal duties as a forester, Moore became particularly interested in fire prevention. During the two wildfire seasons of 2021/2022 and 2023, Moore supported fire prevention activities and presentations across 25 east Texas counties, which revealed to her that these prevention resources needed a larger, more accessible platform.
In her search to create a fire education guide, Moore prioritized the idea of constructing an educational resource program for fire prevention for internal and partnership use. As the training’s impact grew, so did the perceived need for more community members and first responders to have access.
“Michelle took great initiative to create these accessible resources following her introduction to fire prevention, and we are so grateful she did,” said Stafford. “Her unique perspective on wildfires and fire prevention was crucial to the success of this program’s reach.”
Texas A&M Forest Service has over 500 fire and non-fire response personnel. The Introduction to Fire Prevention resource guide is used to introduce all new employees, including non-fire response personnel, in the agency to become acquainted with fire prevention and operations.
Smokey Bear awards, sponsored by USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council, began in the mid-1950s, and the bronze award was established in 1962.
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Fifth Annual Designer Handbag Bingo Deemed a Success
August 11, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX –
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Directors is proud of the funds they funnel back into Hopkins County’s healthcare. They are also proud of the events they sponsor to ensure the means to fund those healthcare initiatives.
This year’s Designer Handbag Bingo, held on August 8, had approximately 583 bingo players in attendance. Given away that night were 33 designer bags and 16 door prizes that included cash, designer bags, gift cards, and other designer goods.
But the most important and impactful part of the night was raising money to benefit local citizens. Funds from Designer Handbag Bingo provide a Free Mammography Clinic to be held in October for uninsured Hopkins County women over the age of 40.
The preliminary income and expenses from the 5th annual Designer Handbag Bingo show the net proceeds to be $63,000. This amount is 100% due to the support of the local community, donors, sponsors, underwriters, players, and volunteers.
In addition to the Free Mammography Clinic that began in 2019, the Foundation also offers In My Closet which provides free wigs and prosthetics to Hopkins County women undergoing breast cancer treatment. It opened in 2016.
This year, the Foundation added its first initiative aimed at men, free heart calcium scans. Since 2006, the Foundation has set yearly funding priorities to improve local medical technology, equipment, and offerings in Hopkins County. Over 34 projects past projects have been funded including ICU beds, 4D Sonogram equipment, labor and delivery beds, the Gardens at Memorial, CT Scanner, anti-gravity treadmill, and Lucas CPR machines to name a few.
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is an IRS-designated 501 (c) 3 non-profit, governed by an all-volunteer board of directors, each of whom lives and works in Hopkins County. All funds raised by the Foundation stay in Hopkins County to benefit its citizens. For more information contact Kayla Price, Executive Director, at 903-438-4799 or [email protected].
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