Reilly Springs Jamboree Hosting Local Talent Monthly
Shows on the old schoolhouse stage are part of the colorful history of Reilly Springs, a small community in southeastern Hopkins County. The Reilly Springs Jamboree showcases country and gospel music performed by local talent and house band in a family friendly atmosphere which is smoke and alcohol free. Shows are scheduled on the third-Saturday night of each month. Josh Davis, an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, grew up in Hopkins County and was a featured guest on his ‘home stage’ during the July 20, 2019 Jamboree. Other musical guests were Miss Hanah Moore of Winnsboro, Miss Ameri Shaye of Ben Wheeler and Mike Shing of Sulphur Springs. The band included lead guitarist Gary Jones, bandleader and bass player Roger Reed and drummer Bill Langley. Special guest Dr. Juan Harrison shared entertaining stories from his new book “Mostly True Stories”. Enola Gay Mathews has produced shows at Reilly Springs since 1995. The Reilly Springs Kitchen serves attendees with burgers, cold drinks, concessions and homemade desserts. The next show is scheduled for Saturday August 17, 2019 starting at 6 pm. Admission is $10 per person.
Annual George Dorner 42 Tournament Brings Fun, Benefit to Sulphur Bluff UMC
The top three teams now have a year’s worth of bragging rights since they placed in the Sixth Annual George Dorner 42 Tournament. Spectators who crowded in to watch the intense but friendly competition also helped to raise money for the benefit. It was staged in the new Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church at Sulphur Bluff on FM 71 East to provide funds for new Bibles for Senior Sunday School Class members. A total of 31 two-person teams signed up to play, and an additional 30-40 persons came to watch and enjoy the fellowship and concessions. According to founder Patricia Dorner, it was successful with over $2,000 raised and priceless memories made. “All ages love this tournament from the youth to the senior population. Families get involved, and as you may know, we are known for wholesome community events, fellowship and good food at Sulphur Bluff. My late husband George played 42 and started this off. It was a ministry of his, and it is still a good way to demonstrate his kind of caring and unity in the community. Senior citizens who come to church will have access to new large-print study Bibles. This tournament blesses everybody who gets involved, and we have a lot of fun too. And, each player in the top three teams gets a metal trophy sign and a framed certificate”. New pastor at Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church is Nick Lantz. There are 26 members in the Senior Sunday School class.Visitors are welcome in the spacious modern sanctuary located on FM 71 East in Sulphur Bluff, Texas.
Many teams return to play every year. 2019 Winners are:
First Place: Ernest Young and Bill Easton
Second Place: Jr. Hinton and Larry Fite (3-year 2nd Place record holders!)
Third Place: Bob Bain and Blake Bain
Mount Vernon Man Slips Ankle Monitor, Arrested On Parole Warrant
A 35-year-old Mount Vernon man Saturday evening was reportedly arrested by Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies in Sulphur Springs sans his required ankle monitor.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators received a report about 6:15 p.m. July 20 that Adam Joshua Hodges had left Franklin County and in the area of Duckworth Street in Sulphur Springs without his ankle monitor, as required, and was wanted, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. They were told the man had reportedly left the area of a disturbance, the deputies alleged in arrest reports.
HCSO Cpl. Todd Evans and Deputy Jackson, in arrest reports, reported Hodges was stopped in Jeep Grand Cherokee in the area of Brittany Square Apartments on Duckworth Street. A records check showed the man was indeed wanted to Austin parole board. Consequently, Hodges was taken into custody and jailed on the violation of parole warrant. The Jeep was released to a friend of the owner, according to arrest reports.
Deputies observed Hodges, as reported, did not have on an ankle monitor. Hodges allegedly admitted to cutting it off, deputies noted in arrest reports.
SSISD Budget Shaping Up, But Still A Work In Progress
Oh, the difference a couple of weeks can make. Sulphur Springs Independent School District administrators at their regular July meeting presented to trustees a budget that showed a $136,000 shortfall. However, with additional information and nearly two weeks of adjustments, officials reported the most recent draft of the budget projects the district finishing the 2019-20202 fiscal year at least $24,000 ahead.
And, that likely will be even better after the 2019 certified tax values are in next Friday, as those figures are based on 2018 certified tax values.
“We’ve gotten our estimated values for 2019. If I put those in right now to that template, our revenue will be $518,000 more,” SSISD Business Manager Sherry McGraw noted. “We fell strong that our estimated values will stand firm and maybe even be better than that. We’ve still left everything based on certified values.”
The district factored funding based on 4,200 students this year, which includes a smaller senior class but adjustments to match the trend of increased enrollment.
Adjustments had to be made in how a new CTE middle school class figures into the district funding and expenses formula. While the class is expected to have 120 students, district receive weighted* funding for eligible full-time equivalent (FTE) students in approved Career and Technology Education programs; the district would receive 20 FTEs.
With House Bill 3 as a significant factor on school district budgets this year, SSISD as of the mid-July workshop was expected to receive $4,323,256 in additional revenues, but would also have to spend an additional $4,302,724.
McGraw presented a sheet detailing $4.1 million in additional anticipated expenses, including $2.6 million in salaries and $1.4 million in additional items.
The required $5,000 teacher pay scale increase, required in HB 3, accounted for $2,180,000 of the salary increases, and the 1.5 to 3 percent increase ($15 per day for instructional aides) approved July 18 for paraprofessionals, hourly, specialists and administrators accounts for the remaining $504,000.
Also part of that $4.1 million increase from the previous budget project include items that have been previously approved, but which will come out of the 2019-2020 budget, including $44,000 for computers and laptops and $88,000 for band uniforms.
It also includes $50,000 in additional custodial costs, to keep up with the additional facilities and duties the company takes on due to the number of campuses utilized, $25,000 in bus fuel, $20,000 for travel and training, $15,500 for testing materials and software, $10,000 for utilities, $3,000 for library books for elementary students, $18,000 in special education contract services and supplies, $18,000 for an additional special education route, and $40,000 for occupational and physical therapy and diagnostician work.
Also included were salaries for three social workers, 12 new teacher/professional positions, eight new aide positions and four clerical positions. An additional $100,000 was put into the substitute teacher fund, not as an increase in pay, but due to the increased number of substitute teachers needed as teachers attend training and other required functions, including competitions with kids.
The additional $4.1 million in the budget also includes $3,500 for new lights so the SSHS Auditorium stage is in compliance with One Act Play requirements; a number of school district utilize the SSHS Auditorium for OAP preparation and performances, according to Lamb.
Two new items added to the budget include $15,000 for a Challenge Day, in which certain students would attend, bond and hone leadership skills; and $50,000 to take fifth graders on an overnight educational trip to Sky Ranch. Officials said the goal would be to put the funding in the budget, so that a deposit can be made for Sky Ranch, but working with organizations such as the PTA to raise the necessary funds to cover the cost of the trip.
Also presented to trustees was a $741,500 “wish list,” which would be added only if funds become available and they are approved.
Two additional buses (two are already in the budget) at a cost of $92,000 each, as well as $7,500 for bus cameras, which on scheduled would be replaced at a rate of three per year.
The maintenance department has asked for two additional vehicles at a cost of $25,000 each to replacing aging units and get the maintenance fleet in good repair, figured an additional $60,000 for additional utility costs, $50,00 for supplies and landscaping and $58,000 for contracted services.
Since Barbara Bush Primary received a new playground as part of its renovation, approximately $300,000 was added to the wish list for new playground equipment or upgrades for Bowie, Travis and Lamar Primary campuses. Trustee John Prickette noted perhaps the upgrades could be done annually, with one campus could be updated each year at a rate of $100,000 each, instead of all in the same year.
FDA Calling For Voluntary Recall Of Some Fresh, Whole Papayas Due to Salmonella
If you have fresh, whole papayas from Agroson’s LLC that are labeled under the Cavi brand, the United States Food and Drug Administration is recommending consumers and businesses throw them out.
The FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and other partners, on June 28 reported launching an investigation after a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Uganda illnesses in late June.
On July 5, the FDA reported the “epidemiological and traceback information collected thus far in the investigation indicates that Agroson’s LLC of Bronx, New York, is the exclusive distributor of the imported papayas that likely made consumers from this outbreak sick. The papayas are sold under the brand name Cavi. … The evidence does not indicate that papayas from other distributors are implicated at this time, and FDA is narrowing its recommendations to consumers, restaurants, retailers, importers, suppliers and distributors, limited to Cavi brand whole, fresh papayas.”
On Friday, July 19, the FDA, in an update regarding their investigation, reported Agroson’s LLC had refused a request to initiate a voluntary recall for the Cavi brand fresh, whole papayas.
The FDA is recommending that all comumers and businesses throw out any fresh, whole Cavi brand papayas.
“If consumers are unable to determine the brand of papayas, the product should be thrown away,” the July 19 FDA release noted.
Salmonella can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever. Most infected with Salmonella begin developing symptoms such as develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12-72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4-7 days and most people recover without treatment. More severe cases may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal.
As of Friday, July 19, 71 total illnesses believed to be link to salmonella from papayas, including 27 requiring hospitalizations,but no deaths had been reported, according to the FDA.
Only one case each has been reported in Texas, Rhode Island and Florida; four in Pennsylvania; five in Massachusetts; 14 in Connecticut; 18 in New Jersey; and 27 in New York, according to the FDA data.
Celebrating At The Senior Citizens Center
Jean Darr and Ursula Campbell celebrate July birthdays during the monthly party hosted at the Senior Citizens Center by Linda Mobley with At Home Healthcare and Stacey Wetzel with Sulphur Springs Imaging Center. Everyone present gets to enjoy some sweet treats and the ones who have a birthday during the month get a birthday present as well.
Hopkins County Records For July 19, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Caleb Dean Daniels and Bailey Nicole Penny
- Jonathon Alexander Green and Hanah Noel Breck Moore
- Dakota Coy McBride and Haylee Alexandra Clover
- Benjamin Zeck Askew and Joannette Fridia Smith
Land transactions
- Thelma Bernice Fitzgerald trustee for the Delvin Fitzgerald Irrovacable Trust and Thelma Bernice Fitzgerald Irrevocable Trust, to Sherri McMahan; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Claire H. Smith to Silver Lining Investments LLC; tract in the Thomas Hill survey
- Dorothy Mae Hogg to Silver Lining Investments LLC; tract in the Thomas Hill survey
- Jimmy Washington to Timothy Vaughn and Jason Washington
- Secretary of State, Veterans Land Board, to Santiago Campos Lopez; tract in the Mariana Ballanova survey
- Mirna Lizette Campos and Santiago Camopos Lopez to Mirna Lizzette Campos; tract in the Mariana Ballanova survey
- Adachi America Corporation to Roberto Gregorio Hilario and Francisca Miranda Ochoa; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Connie Payne and James G. Payne to Jackie Jones and Sandra Jones; tract in the Samuel Burke survey
- Donald Ray Martin and Judith Ann Martin, both independently and as trustees for the Judith Ann Martin Family Living Trust and the Donald Ray Martin Family Living trust, to Charles W. Ashcraft; tract in the JW Thomas survey
- Stephen D. Turner to Anthony O. Abbott and Charlotte L. Abbott; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- William Young Jr. to Joe Jennings; tract in the TT Martin survey
- William Young Jr. to Patricia Renee Young; tract in the Mariana Ballanova survey
- William Young Jr. to Patricia Renee Young; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- William Young Jr. to Patricia Renee Young; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- William Young Jr. to Patricia Renee Young; tract in the Levi Landers survey
- Lazaro Marcos Almaraz and Aurora Estrada to Etta Judith Rivera; tract in the J. Aldridge survey
- Kathi Cunningham and Lewis Randall Cunningham to Crystal Cunningham and Jermey Randall Cunningham; tract in the Henry L. Ward survey
- Elizabeth Powell and Roy M. Powell to Brian Rakowski; tract in the John Turner survey
- Deanna C. Knox and Williamd D. Knox, trustees for The Deanna C. Knox Trust and The William D. Knox Trust, to Deanna C. Knox and William D. Knox; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Alan Charles Stubblefield, Jason Lee Stubblefield and Michael Jay Stubblefield to Cliff Watts and Jennifer Watts; tract in the John D. Bloodworth survey
- Danita K. Petraitis and Patricia L. Poarch to Donna L. Reed; tract in the Daniel Ramsey survey
- Jeff Alan Caddell and Melissa Caddell to Jeremy Reynolds and Kathy Whitson; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Everette Jean Cooke to Daniel Cook, Jonathan Cook and Candace Owens; tract in the J. Fowler survey
- Karen Thurman Partin to Karol Ann Delong and Thomas Richard Kelty, trustees for The Partin Irrevocable trust
- Mary Settles and Michael Settles to Jeffrey Patneaude and Kelli Patneaude; tract in the John Polk survey
- Karina Vazquez to Ivette Vazquez; tract in the JG Procello survey
- Ivette Vazquez to Karina Vazquez; tract in the JG Procello survey
- Stephen James Sparks and Susanne Sparks to Jonas Helm; tract in the Richard Moore survey
- Gary B. Johnson and Lindsey Huffman Johnson to Jason Bern Hoffman and Troiana Rae Hoffman; tract in the Larkin Coffee survey
- Cynthia Humphries, executor for the Truitt Sewell Estate, to Ashlie Sewell; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Cynthia Humphries, executor for the Truitt Sewell Estate, to Royce Sewell; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- H. Keith Hunt to Demetrea N. Farris and Richard A. Foster; tract in the J. YBarbo survey
- Faith Dawn Francis, Frankie Samuel Francis, Gina Catherine Gill Hicks independently and as executor for the Alice Ramona Francis Estate, Michael Lee Hicks and Richard James Francis to James Haskell Gill Jr. and Twila Jo Gill; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Alan Charles Stubblefield, Jason lee Stubblefield and Micheal J. Stubblefield to Richard Wayne Hankins and Sheila Ann Hankins; tract in the John D. Bloodworth survey
- Jimmy Sims to Sherrie A. McCoy, Brian W. Sims and Shelia K. Sims; tract in the John Jordan survey
- Charles W. Cromer and Lou Ellen Cromer to Mark C. Folmar and Mary Laurine Folmar; tract in the J. YBarbo survey
- Hans Boerhof to Betty McCarter and Samuel McCarter; tract in the WM Matthews survey
- PKL Investments of Pittsburg LLC, Paul W. Sewell and Brian K. Sewell, both independently and as agents, to Tomas Miranda; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- J&R Stevens Investments LLC, Jeffrey W. Stevens and Robins A. Steven to Jessica R. Saul and R. Gerald. A. Saul; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- James Jim Lucas attorney, Muriel B. Lucas, to Jessica Gilbert and Justus Gilbert; tract in the Cedar Springs Addition
- Kevin Ray Humphries to Delayne Dillard and Kim Dillard; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Justin Watkins and Kristina Watkins to Clint Williams and Cydney Williams
- CJP Properties LLC to Caden Clay Price, Coen James Price and Emily Nicole Price; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- WG Freeman to Teresa Petty; tract in the MJ McGee survey
- Jeffery Bryant Goldsmith to Jeffery Bryant Goldsmith and Jena Goldsmith; tract in the Dobson Stephenson survey
- Thomas Jenkins to Leslie Moles and Travis Moles; tract in the Thomas Jenkins survey
- Amy R. Luna and Arthur H. Luna to Chad Griggs
- Philip Smith to Shawn Michael Mosley and Joanne M. Yarley; tract in the Johns S. Rucker survey
- Andrea Griggs and Mitch Griggs to Amy R. Luna and Arthur H. Luna; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- State of Texas, Veterans Land Board to William Mike Nabors; tract in the Bartholomew Millhollon survey
Divorces Granted
- Angela Kay Engledow and Jerrit David Engledow
- Amanda Lynn Johnson and Roy D’Shane Johnson
- Dorothy Ann Kinnamon and Samuel Wall Kinnamon, III
- Jordyn Leann Pennington and Robert Anthony Pennington
- Veronica Ruiz and Santo David Ruiz
- Rosa Lynn Toney and Morris Lee Toney, Jr.
- Patricia Renee Young and William Fletcher Young
Commissioners Adopt Fund Balance Policy To Meet Standards, Protect County
Hopkins County Commissioners Court this week adopted a new fund balance policy to meet standards recommended by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
“When the outside auditors are here, you will often hear them talk about GASB. County government operates under GASB. That’s Governmental Accounting Standards Board. They set the rules,” Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Walker told commissioners when proposing the fund balance policy.
“Established in 1984, GASB is the independent, private-sector organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut, that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments that follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. GASB standards are recognized authoritatively by state and local governments, state boards of accountancy, and the American Institute of CPAs .
“GASB recommends that we have a fund balance policy to protect the future of Hopkins County, which we don’t have in place now,” Walker said.
Most of the document, Walker said, simply explains the funds and how money is put in place. The last paragraph, however, involves the new policy.
“Hopkins County will maintain a minimum assigned fund balance in its general fund ranging from 30 to 35 percent of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures and outgoing transfers. This minimum fund balance is intended to provide stabilization in case of unforseen events that may occur such as emergencies, contingencies, revenue shortfalls or budgetary imbalances. If it is determined that the county is below this minimum established fund balance level, then the governing body will be informed of its condition and take necessary budgetary steps to bring the fund balance level into compliance with this policy through budgetary actions,” Walker read of the new policy.
GASB recommends a minimum of 25 percent. However, due to a health fund balance, the outside auditor recommends that the county have 4 months worth of reserve put back at all times. For the county, that would be 30 to 35 percent, which would account for increases in costs as well, Walker explained.
Paris District Weekly Road Report for July 22
Paris District Road Report for the week of July 22, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of July 22, 2019. 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.
Paris District Wide Seal Coat. Crews will be placing a seal coat on the following roads in Grayson County this week: SH 56 from US 82 to SH 289; Spur 316 from FM 120 to SH 289; and SH 289 from FM 120 to end of State Maintenance. Expect day-time lane closures on these roadways while crews are working.
US 82, Grayson County: from FM 901 in Sadler to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to mill and then pave the eastbound and westbound lanes with a new hot mix asphalt surface.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Rd. to US 75. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers continue widening FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional one lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between FM 120 and Crawford Street. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts as workers work on constructing the retaining walls and new exit ramp for this project. The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Crawford Street is closed and traffic wishing to use this exit should use the FM 120 (Morton Street) exit.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for daytime lane closures on the southbound US 75 mainlanes and frontage roads while crews place portable traffic barrier and begin work on building temporary ramps.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Sherman, Grayson County: on the northbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Choctaw Creek and FM 1417. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the main lanes and a left lane closure on the frontage road as workers work on constructing the new entrance ramp.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place underdrains.
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night thru Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete locations. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile operations as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day-time.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary day time lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
SH 289, Grayson County: from FM 120 to end of State Maintenance. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat.
US 82, Grayson County: from Bethany Road to the Fannin County line. Watch for day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat.
SH 11, Grayson and Fannin County: from US 69 to SH 121. Watch for traffic shifts and occasional one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway. FM 1753 is closed to thru traffic between FM 274 and SH 78 in order to replace two culverts near Woodman Cemetery. FM 898 will be used as the detour during this time.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section. Watch for lane closures on SH 78 and SH 121 as crews work to construct the new westbound US 82 bridge overpasses.
FM 1752, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 898. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 816 & Recreation Road 3, Fannin County: from Fannin-Hunt County line to SH 78 on FM 816, and from FM 273 eastward for two miles on Rec. Road 3 south of Lake Bonham. Watch for temporary lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM 2990, Fannin County: from FM 1550 to SH 34. Watch for day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer.
FM 815, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 814. Watch for day-time closures as maintenance crews work on placing a seal coat on the roadway.
FM 1553, Fannin County: from SH 78 in Leonard to SH 78 in Bailey. Watch for day-time closures as maintenance crews work on placing a seal coat on 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 19, Hopkins County: At FM 71 in Birthright. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform shoulder work for a turn lane construction project.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From FM 2285 to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform backfilling operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin performing dirt work activities; flaggers will direct traffic.
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.
FM 1335, Delta County: from SH 24 to FM 198. Portions of the roadway will be closed while crews widen and rehabilitate existing pavement.
US 271 (Loop 286), Lamar County: south of BU82H. Watch for lane closures north and southbound while crews remove existing crossover and extend the left turn lane at Dawn Dr. crossover.
BU 271B (Clarksville Street) at Collegiate Drive; US 82H (Lamar Street) at 20th Street; US 82 at FM 38, Lamar County: Watch for work zones as signal and flashing beacon work is performed.
US 271 pavement repair, Lamar and Red River Counties: from Loop 286 in Paris southeastward to SH 37. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
US 271 safety upgrades, Red River County: from FM 410 to the Red River-Titus County line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures as final work is being performed.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
FM 2648 widening, Lamar County: Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
SH 24 expansion, Delta County: from Cooper, Texas, southwestward towards Commerce. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 2642 bridge/underpass project at I-30, Hunt County: from FM 1565 westward to the Hunt-Rockwall County line. FM 2642 through pass underneath I-30 is now open. Be cautious in this area and watch the signs. Please be aware of posted speed limits while traveling through this construction area, and prepare for some delays while the final sealcoat and striping on frontage roads is completed. Traffic signals have been installed and are on their testing phase and will change to full operation in the coming weeks.
SH 19 pavement project, Rains County: from US 69 and SH 19 south to the Van Zandt County line. Contractor is finalizing grading ditches and establishing vegetation.
SH 34 and FM 816, Hunt County: from SH 276 south to the Hunt-Kaufman County line on SH 34, and from SH 34 to the Hunt-Fannin County line on FM 816. Workers are doing finishing work and establishing positive flow on ditches. Please be careful when traveling these roads.
FM1903 and IH30 frontage road, Hunt County: A project installing curb and gutter is almost complete. Items remaining are striping and sodding. Please be cautious when traveling through this intersection. Watch out for workers in this work zone.
SH 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project consisting of widening pavement, installing continuous left turn lanes, and safety treating fixed objects is underway. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area.
Traffic Safety Notes:
Maintenance crews are working on sealcoat operations on the following roads: FM 2655 from FM 512 to SH 11; FM 2358 from SH 34 to end of road; FM 499 from SPUR 302 to I-30 northbound frontage road; FM1565 from I-30 northbound frontage road to SH 66. Please be cautious when traveling near our crews and obey the signs and flaggers.
