Officials Looking Into Program That Could Help Extend Roads, Reduce Scrap Tire Waste
City and county officials said they are looking into options that could help not only provide a long term working solution to address the large number of scrap tires that need to be disposed of locally but also the need for more road improvements.
One process, called mechanical concrete, could potentially, if utilized, extend the lifespan of some roads.
Mechanical concrete uses a patented process and machine to cut down scrap tires for use on roads, City manager Marc Maxwell said.
No decisions have been made regarding the use of mechanical concrete or tires for road repairs, but the process is being evaluated.
If tires were to be used in the county in road work, they’d be utilized to build up the base on roads in low areas and for use in trouble spots, where possible, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom.
“What I envision is the county entering into with the city, a joint cooperative agreement, where we cut the sidewalls out of the tires and stockpile what’s left. Throw out the side walls. Then start using them in road construction,” Maxwell said.
Maxwell said there are several different varieties of the machine needed to cut the sidewalls out of the tires.
“You basically put it up on a roller, two knives come in, the tire spins and it cuts the sides off,” Maxwell said. “The premise of mechanical concrete is the strength of a road is based in its rock, or road base, what’s under the asphalt or whatever it is. You drive over the rock enough, it starts flexing it out, especially if you’re driving over it with heavy trucks. The sides slough off and you end up with potholes. … If you can confine this rock, it’s a lot stronger – like 3-4 times stronger.”
And, also discussed was the possibility of having county jail trusties perform the labor, or at least to cut the tires, the city manager said.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley said while the idea sounds great, officials are still evaluating the process to determine whether use of mechanical concrete would be a practical cost effective fit for the county and its roads.
For those interested in learning more about the mechanical concrete process, Maxwell and Newsom recommend a video depicting it.
Barbara Bush Primary PTO To Host Spooktacular 5K & Fun Run At Celebration Plaza
Barbara Bush Primary is getting a jump start on PTO fundraising for the upcoming school year by opening registration for their Oct. 12 Spooktacular 5K & Fun Run. And, making this one even more interesting, is the fact that participants are encouraged to run in costumes.
Not a runner? No problem. Walking or jogging is permitted. In keeping with the event theme, those who want to help but aren’t up for the run itself can also register for a ghost runner. Sign up and someone will run for registrants.
The event also promises plenty of activities for the whole family including kids’ games, activities, face painting, bounce houses and glow in the dark treats.
The Spooktacular benefiting Barbara Bush PTO will begin with registration and packet pick up at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, with the Fun Run will starting at 5:40 p.m and the 5K scheduled to start at 6 p.m., on Celebration Plaza.
Those who register for the 5K by 11:59 p.m.Sept. 12 will pay $30 for registration. The fee increases to $35. Registration in the Fun Run is free for Barbara Bush students through noon Oct. 10; registration for all others is $10 through noon Oct. 10. Register a ghost runner for $30 through noon Oct. 10. Registration is being conducted online at GetMeRegistered.com, so an online processing fee will apply to all except the free registration.
Galilee Baptist Church Observes Annual Homecoming
Galilee Baptist Church, located at 3377 County Road 2324, in Como, Texas, will observe their Annual Homecoming and 132nd Church Anniversary Sunday, June 23rd, 2019, beginning at 3:00pm. The guest speaker will be Reverend B. C. Grant, associate minister at Little Friendship Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. All churches are invited. B. R. Hargest, Pastor.
Winnsboro Police Department Report for June 10-16, 2019
Arrests
Hubbard, Delena, 34 years of age, of Scroggins, was arrested on 6/15/2019 for possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams.
Accidents
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on 6/14/2019 at East Coke at Walnut. No injuries were reported.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 114 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 32 citations and 35 warnings during this reporting period.
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested Following Disturbance Complaint
A disturbance complaint on North Jackson Street resulted in the male resident being arrested for assault of a woman, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs police officers were dispatched at 6:40 p.m. June 17 to a disturbance in which a male was alleged to be actively hitting a female on North Jackson Street. Upon arrival, officers talked to the 35-year-old male resident as well as others at the location.
The Sulphur Springs man was reported to have struck a female with his head. The woman had a swollen lip police noted, in arrest reports, to be consistent with the alleged assault. Both the man and complainant told officers the altercation had been ongoing for a while before police were contacted, officers alleged in reports.
The 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man arrested on a family violence assault causing bodily injury charge, to prevent further violence from occurring in the, police noted in arrest reports.
He remained in Hopkins County jail at noon Tuesday. His bond was set at $2,500 on the Class A misdemeanor assault charge, according to jail reports.
Truck, Train Collide North of I-30 At County Road 4719 Railroad Crossing
One man was reportedly transported to the hospital to be checked out following a truck and train collision at the County Road 4719 railroad crossing Tuesday morning.
Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, Cumby police, Hopkins County and Cumby firefighters were dispatched around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to what was reported as a truck and train crash just north of the north Interstate 30 service road at the County Road 4719 railroad crossing.
The back end of a black extended cab pickup truck sustained the heaviest damage from the collision with the train, which sent the truck into the grassing area just north of the railroad tracks, with one of its tires blown off into the grass in front of it.
The male occupant was reported to have sustained lacerations but had no apparent life-threatening injuries. He was reportedly alert and talking with emergency responders at the crash site before being transported to a local hospital to be checked out.
DPS troopers are in charge of the crash investigation.
VBS at Shannon Oaks For Families, July 15-18
If you’re like most parents, summertime Vacation Bible School means dropping the kids off for morning or evening classes at a neighborhood church for Christian teaching, healthy fun and snacks, and wholesome interaction. Well, Shannon Oaks Church plans to broaden the ‘playing field’ this summer! Kids are not only invited to Bible School, but Moms, Dads and even the grandparents are definitely part of the curriculum! According to Children’s Minister Josh Whitlock, the Bible plainly states the family’s responsibility for taking the lead in their children’s spiritual instruction. So, for Family Vacation Bible School at Shannon Oaks Church, theme and activities for each evening’s Bible School…Monday July 15 through Thursday July 18…will be for every member of the family and for all ages. Crafts, music, games and study will be designed for family participation. Additionally, youngsters in sixth grade and older can opt to be “volunteers” and assist others during the four nights of classes classes, to be held from 5:45 pm until 8:15 pm.
According to Whitlock, a cost of $15 per family will include a pass to Splash Kingdom and a T-shirt to wear at VBS. Free childcare will be offered for children age 3 and younger. On the final evening, families can enjoy all-you-can-eat snow cones, bouncehouses and water slides. Want to register your family? Go to shannonoakschurch.com. Haven’t got family here? Parent and grandparents “subs” are always needed!
Shannon Oaks Church is located at 1113 East Shannon Road. Eric Godwin is Pastor, and Abby Tipps is Music Minister. In addition to Family VBS set for July 15-18, you are invited to visit Shannon Oaks during Sunday morning Worship at 10am,and Sunday School starting at 9am.
Walk Like MADD and Test Drive a Chevy
MADD will be at Jay Hodge Chevrolet in Sulphur Springs 11AM till 2PM Saturday June 22nd, 2019. Swing by, purchase your chance to win the smoker/trailer combo, grab a free hamburger or hot-dog, and support Mother Against Drunk Driving.
Need a new car? Take a test drive and Jay Hodge will donate even more to MADD.
Complaint Of Naked Man In Car Results In Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police Department responded just after midnight Sunday night to a report of a person who did not have clothing on climbing the seats of his vehicle.
Officers contacted a 41-year-old Sulphur Springs man, who they noted in arrest reports was exhibiting signs and indicators of intoxication on a stimulant drug. He was sweating profusely despite the fact that the temperature was only 66 degrees outside, the officers alleged in arrest reports.
Believing the man to be a danger to himself and others, the man was taken into custody for public intoxication, officers alleged in arrest reports.
