Extra Special History Walks Available in October
September 23, 2025 – John Sellers would tell you that every History Walk he does is special, and we agree. In conjunction with the Uncorked: Wine Music and Art festival coming October 10th and 11th, John is offering two walks that are extra special.
Sip and Stroll Tour
Join our Sulphur Springs’ Historian, John, to learn the secrets of Sulphur Springs. A great way to spend an evening; enjoying the hidden elements inside our iconic courthouse, long gone Opera Houses and so much more! This is a casual one hour walk downtown with a delicious complimentary glass of wine. $20.00
- History by John
- 6:00pm
History Walk & Breakfast
Join our local Sulphur Springs’ Historian, John, to learn about the secrets of Sulphur Springs. A great way to spend an hour enjoying hidden elements of our iconic courthouse, long gone Opera Houses and so much more! Meet at Haystacks Restaurant for a delicious pastry bar and morning mimosa before the start of the walk. 9am. Limited Tickets
- Haystacks Restaurant
- 9:00am
The Uncorked: Wine, Music and Art festival has outgrown it’s Main Street origins, and will now be held on Celebration Plaza. This event is part of the larger Uncorked: Wine, Music and Art festival. Additional events, featuring local business, have been added.
Proceeds from your ticket support Main Street Theatre, our town’s nonprofit stage for over 40 years of diverse performing arts. As the sole beneficiary of the Uncorked: Wine, Music and Art festival, we invite you to enjoy their fall comedy show!
Texas Wine Month Almost Here
September 23, 2024 – October is officially Texas Wine Month, a celebration of the state’s thriving wine culture, abundant vineyards, and winemaking heritage. With more than 470 wineries across several AVAs—Texas Hill Country, High Plains, Texoma, and others—Texas ranks among the top wine-producing states in the U.S.
Events during Texas Wine Month help residents and visitors alike explore these wineries through tastings, wine trails, and special offers. One of the signature events is the Texas Wine Month Passport in Hill Country, where the Passport gives access to complimentary tastings, discounts, and the opportunity to explore over 45 exceptional wineries throughout October.
In Sulphur Springs, the Wine Month festivities include a highlight event called Uncorked: Wine, Music & Art Festival (uncorkedsstx.org). Held in downtown’s Celebration Plaza, Uncorked brings together wine lovers for an afternoon of live music, local art, food vendors, and Texas wines. It’s a local favorite for blending culture and wine in a festive atmosphere.
Also during Texas Wine Month, many Texas wine organizations participate in the “Come Over October” campaign, inviting people throughout the state to raise a glass of Texas wine and celebrate the community and craftsmanship behind it.
Whether you’re in Sulphur Springs taking in Uncorked, cruising the Hill Country Passport trail, or just enjoying wine at home or with friends, Texas Wine Month offers something for both casual wine fans and seasoned connoisseurs alike.
The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was Held September 17th
September 23, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Workers Lunch was held September 17th, 2025. The luncheon took place at the Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Various officials spoke at the event, helping continue kick off this year’s campaign. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of United Way. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting event.
AgriLife Extension Publishes Wildlife-Focused New World Screwworm Resource
September 22, 2025 – Digital fact sheet outlines monitoring and reporting strategies to protect wildlife
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released a new fact sheet, “Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm,” to help Texans protect wildlife from the threat of this potentially devastating parasite.
Protect Texas wildlife
Learn how to spot and report New World screwworm in free-ranging wildlife. This new AgriLife Extension fact sheet gives Texans the steps and education they need to act quickly.
Developed by experts from AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the science-based resource provides rural and urban Texans with the information to monitor for and report possible infestations in free-ranging wildlife.
“Wildlife are a cherished natural resource and play vital roles in our ecosystem health,” said Marcus Blum, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension statewide wildlife specialist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management. “Texas is home to more than 100 mammal species that are at risk if the fly reestablishes itself here. This fact sheet was designed to help Texans play an important part in their protection.”
Blum, the publication’s primary author, said that in addition to iconic mammals such as white-tailed deer, mule deer and black bear, other warm-blooded wildlife, like birds, are also vulnerable.
Detection and treatment in wildlife pose unique challenges
Unlike livestock and domestic animals, most free-ranging wildlife are elusive and typically avoid human contact.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released a new fact sheet, “Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm,” to help Texans monitor and report potential cases of infestation in wildlife. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
“Because it is difficult to monitor and treat free-ranging wildlife that become infested with New World screwworm larvae, large-scale mortalities are possible,” said Roel Lopez, Ph.D., Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management department head and director of the Natural Resources Institute. “By equipping people with information on how they can monitor for and report possible cases in wildlife, we’re hoping to avoid that scenario should the pest emerge in Texas.”
Lopez is a co-author on the publication and has first-hand experience in tackling a New World screwworm outbreak in wildlife. He and Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D., head of the Texas A&M Department of Entomology, were on the frontlines of Florida’s 2016 New World screwworm eradication efforts.
About the New World screwworm
The New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, is a parasitic fly that lays its eggs in wounds of living, warm-blooded animals, including humans. Once hatched, the fly larvae burrow into and feed on live flesh, causing extensive damage and even death.
Prior to its eradication from the southern U.S. in the 1960s, the fly caused significant negative impacts to livestock and wildlife.
The recent northward movement of the fly from Central America across Mexico has prompted a proactive, multiagency response to prepare for the possibility of reemergence in the U.S.
How to report suspected cases
Currently, there are no confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas. However, landowners and producers are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of infestation in an animal.
Anyone who finds fly larvae infesting a living animal should immediately report the sighting. For wildlife, contact your local Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist or call 512-389-4505. For livestock and other domestic animals, contact the Texas Animal Health Commission at 800-550-8242.
-30-
Spectrum Launches Gigabit Broadband, Mobile,TV And Voice Services in Hopkins County
September 22, 2025 – Spectrum Internet® with Speeds up to a Gig Now Available
to More Than 4,600 Homes and Small Businesses
Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $7 Billion Rural Construction Initiative
HOPKINS COUNTY, TX. (September 16, 2025) — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 4,600 additional rural homes and small businesses in previously unserved or underserved communities of Hopkins County, including Brashear, Como, Cumby, Dike, Pinkton, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff and Sulphur Springs.
Spectrum’s multi-year rural construction initiative is driven by more than $7 billion in private investment from the company and will ultimately add an additional 100,000+ miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure and deliver symmetrical and multi-gigabit speed internet access to more than 1.7 million new locations across the country. In Texas in 2024, Spectrum extended its network to reach an additional 77,000 homes and small businesses, including 15,000 new locations reached through our rural construction initiative.
“Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Hopkins County,” said Brad Shely, Vice President of Construction for Spectrum’s Texas-Louisiana Service Area. “Our investment is making it possible to deliver high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in the most rural areas of Hopkins County. We are providing residents and small businesses superior connectivity at highly competitive prices, backed by a team of skilled local technicians and 100% U.S.-based customer service.”
Broadband speeds up to 1 Gbps, plus money-saving Mobile options and 85,000 On Demand choices
Spectrum Internet delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps and Advanced WiFi for residential and small business customers, featuring starting speeds of 500 Mbps, with no modem fees, data caps or contracts. Spectrum Business Internet offers customers 1 Gbps download speeds, with 500 Mbps options. The company has also begun a network evolution that will provide gigabit upstream speeds and multiple gigabit download speeds across its entire 41-state service area.
“With the support of state leadership, Spectrum is advancing the expansion of high-speed internet to rural communities across Texas,” said Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. “This initiative will help bridge the digital divide, foster economic growth, and create new opportunities for the future. In Hopkins County alone, more than 4,500 residents and businesses stand to benefit from this vital investment in connectivity.”
Spectrum Internet exceeded advertised download and upload speeds for all tiers measured — even during peak weeknight usage between 7 and 11 p.m. — according to the FCC’s most recent “Measuring Broadband America Fixed Broadband Report.”
Along with multiple broadband options, Spectrum services now available also include Spectrum Mobile™ and Spectrum TV®. Spectrum Mobile is the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider** and combines with Spectrum Internet and Advanced Home WiFi to provide seamless connectivity inside and outside the home. Spectrum Mobile provides customers access to nationwide 5G at great value, with Unlimited lines starting at $30 a month, as well as By the Gig options.
Spectrum TV offers more than 270 HD channels and access to 85,000 On Demand movies and shows. Using the Spectrum TV App — the highest-rated pay TV streaming app in the U.S.*** — viewers can stream content across a growing number of platforms, including iOS and Android mobile devices, Xbox One, Kindle Fire, Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Xumo TVs and PCs.
Local residents and business owners should visit spectrumruralexpansion.com to learn more about when their home or business may be able to receive Spectrum services.
* Based on December 2022 FCC Broadband Data Collection locations.
** Based on 1Q 2024 subscriber data among top 3 carriers.
*** iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) average ratings as of July 1, 2024. Apps must have at least 150k reviews through combination of iOS & Android store reviews as of July 1, 2024.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator with services available to more than 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states. Over an advanced communications network, supported by a 100% US-based workforce, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.
# # #
TV AND VOICE SERVICES IN HOPKINS COUNTY
Building Housing Newspaper To Get New Mural Next Month
September 22, 2025 – A Mural Painting Picnic will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
You are invited to leave your mark on the building occupied by the Sulphur Springs News Telegram. It’s a new community art mural!
The Uncorked: Wine, Music and Art festival has outgrown it’s Main Street origins, and will now be held on Celebration Plaza. This event is part of the larger Uncorked: Wine, Music and Art festival. Additional events, featuring local business, have been added. This mural painting event is one of those added events.
This family-friendly event includes painting a section of the wall, designed by local artist, Ashleigh. The local high school Culinary Arts students will be preparing a picnic sack lunch to enjoy on the lawn. This festival activity is very special and we look forward to sharing it with you.
The building’s location can be found by clicking here.
10am-3pm $25 includes lunch, drink and painting
Proceeds from your ticket support Main Street Theatre, our town’s nonprofit stage for over 40 years of diverse performing arts. As the sole beneficiary of the Uncorked: Wine, Music and Art festival, we invite you to enjoy their fall comedy show!
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Competed Against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers in Football Action September 19th
September 22, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Football game versus the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Gerald Prim Stadium September 19th, 2025, was Senior Night for the Wildcats. Below is KSST’s coverage of this intense football game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. The game was played in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This video includes footage from Senior Night 2025 activities.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn September 24th
September 21, 2025 – We are so excited to have the opportunity to bring to you an in-person and professional speaker for our Lunch & Learn next week. It is not often we are able to do that and we cannot thank MIchele Bailey enough for agreeing to take the time from her very busy schedule to bring this talk to us. She is President of East Texas Genealogical Society, Director of Education for Texas State Genealogical Society and the Event Coordinator for the 23rd Annual Family History Conference – East Texas, being held in Tyler on October 11, 2025, to name only a few of her commitments.
Lunch & Learn will be held this coming Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us. You are encouraged to bring your laptop or tablet, and your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal.
Michele will be bringing us a program entitled, “Next-Level Genealogy: AI Innovations from FamilySearch and Beyond.” You will discover how AI – within FamilySearch and from other leading innovators – is revolutionizing how we locate and analyse records. You will learn practical ways to integrate these tools into your research process. Research faster, smarter, and BETTER! Reveal records that you didn’t even know existed! This is NOT just a video, although the talk will be accompanied by a slideshow!
So, please make a note of this date and time and plan to join us. Michele is driving from Tyler to bring us this 1-hour program and we want to show her how much we appreciate that and how much we appreciate the opportunity to learn something new and exciting!
Paris District Road Report for September 22, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting September 22, 2025. 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: Flash Floods
Flash flooding is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas. If you encounter a flooded road, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
- Never walk, swim, or drive through still or moving flood waters. The water may be hiding dangers such as debris, tree branches, power lines, or damage to the road. As little as six inches of fast-moving water can cause motorists to lose control of their vehicle, even a pickup truck or SUV.
- Stay informed about weather conditions when you are driving.
- Be especially careful driving at night when it can be harder to see flood dangers.
- If your vehicle stalls in deep water, leave it and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.
Here’s the law
- Never drive around barriers blocking low water crossings or flooded roadways. Penalties include a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail.
- Tampering with roadway warning signs or barriers is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to two years in jail, or both.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, from the Collin County Line to FM 902. This project will widen the US 75 mainlanes from the Collin County Line to FM 902 to six lanes. The project will also reconstruct the bridge at County Line Road and construct new u-turn bridges in Van Alstyne near Simmons Loop and in Howe south of Hall Cemetery Road. This project will convert the frontage roads from two-way operation to one-way operation. Two lanes on the US 75 main lanes will remain open in each direction during the daytime hours with occasional lane closures during the nighttime period. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads during construction. A reduced speed limit of 65 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
The frontage roads in Van Alstyne were converted to one-way traffic on Wednesday, June 11th. This one-way conversion happened on both the east and west sides of US 75 from FM 121 to Blythe/Farmington Road. Lane closures will be in place in order to complete pavement repairs and to overlay the roadway with a new surface. After the pavement work is complete, both lanes of the frontage roads will be opened to traffic. There will be a section of frontage road near Northridge Road and Simmons Loop that will be reduced to one lane in order to construct the new u-turn bridge over US 75.
The frontage roads in Van Alstyne were converted to one-way traffic on Tuesday, May 27th. This one-way conversion happened on both the east and west sides of US 75 from County Line Road (CR 375/Panther Parkway) to FM 121. Lane closures will be in place in order to complete pavement repairs and to overlay the roadway with a new surface. After the pavement work is complete, both lanes of the frontage roads will be opened to traffic. The section of frontage road on the east side of US 75 between Kelly Lane and County Line Road will remain as two-way traffic in order to allow traffic on Kelly Lane to travel to County Line Road. All other sections of frontage roads in the Van Alstyne area will be converted to one-way traffic.
US 75, from SH 91 (Texoma Parkway) to US 82. This project will rebuild the US 75 mainlanes from SH 91 to US 82 as well as reconstruct the entrance and exit ramps on US 75. The project will also reconstruct bridges at Taylor Street, Lamberth Street and the US 75 main lanes over US 82 and reconstruct the frontage road intersection at SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project. Two lanes on the US 75 main lanes will remain open in each direction during the daytime hours with occasional further lane closures during the nighttime period. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads during construction.
The US 75 frontage road u-turns at the US 82 frontage road intersection are closed to traffic to allow crews to begin work on a portion of the new US 75 mainlane bridge over US 82. During this closure, traffic is asked to go through the US 75 and US 82 frontage road intersection by making a series of left turns.
The northbound US 75 frontage road exit to SH 91 is closed to allow for construction of the pavement of the new US 75 frontage road intersection with SH 91. During this closure, traffic is asked to stay on the northbound frontage road to Taylor Street and take Taylor Street back to SH 91.
Eastbound and westbound US 82 will have a left lane closure to allow for construction of drilled shafts and columns for the new US 75 bridge over US 82. Traffic should expect delays as US 82 will be reduced to one lane.
The northbound and southbound frontage road from Taylor Street to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway) will be reduced to one lane to allow for construction of the new intersection. Westbound SH 91 traffic is reduced to one lane.
The westbound SH 91 access to US 75 northbound frontage road will be closed to facilitate the next phase of construction in this area. Northbound motorists intending to access eastbound SH91 will need to take the N. Travis St Exit (Exit 60), follow the frontage road to Taylor St, turn right and follow Taylor St to SH91. A detour sign is posted to guide traffic.
The southbound frontage road to northbound frontage road U-Turn at SH 91 will be closed to facilitate the next phase of construction in this area. US 75 Southbound frontage road motorists intending to access the US 75 northbound frontage road will need to continue to N. Travis St, and utilize the U-Turn at Travis St. A detour sign is posted to guide traffic.
The US 75 northbound exit to SH-91 will be closed to facilitate the construction of the ultimate ramp connection. Motorists intending to access SH-91 will be required to take Exit 60 for N. Travis Street/Taylor Street. Detour signs are posted along the frontage road at N. Travis Street, Taylor Street, and N Loy Lake intersections.
The US 75 northbound and southbound main lanes from Travis St. to Loy Lake Rd. will have alternate lane closures for mobile operations. This is a moving lane closure that will last for short duration at each location. This closure is scheduled from September 02 to September 30 from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
The US 75 northbound and southbound frontage road from Travis St. to Loy Lake Rd. will have alternate lane closures for mobile operations. This is a moving lane closure that will last for short duration at each location. This closure is scheduled from September 02 to September 30 from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
Eastbound & westbound frontage road from Loy Lake Rd to Travis St. will have alternate lane closures for mobile operations. This is a moving lane closure that will last for short duration at each location. This closure is scheduled from September 02 to September 30 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
US 75 Northbound mainlanes from Taylor St. to north of US 82, right shoulder will be closed from September 3 to September 30 from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM to install high mast.
US 75 Northbound mainlanes from Taylor St. to north of US 82, right shoulder will be closed from September 3 to September 30 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to install high mast.
Eastbound mainlanes from Travis to Loy Lake Rd, right shoulder will be closed from September 02 to September 30 from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM to install high mast.
US 75 southbound mainlanes from Loy Lake (Town Center) to Lamberth Rd will have full nightly closures from September 22 to September 25 from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM for deck concrete pouring.
Southbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 63 (US 82). The closures are scheduled to begin nightly from 8:00 p.m. on September 22, 2025, until 5:00 a.m. on September 23, 2025. And repeated nightly until on the night of the September 23rd and September 24th. These closures are due to the paving of the new US 82 overpass bridge.
US 75 northbound exit to Lamberth Rd will be closed beginning August 20 to allow construction of the frontage road and intersection south of exit. Drivers can take exit 60 or go north and make a U-turn at US 82.
US 75 northbound exit ramp to Lamberth Rd. (Exit 63) will be closed from August 20 to October 20 from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. This is a long-term closure, and drivers should use the adjacent exits.
Eastbound/Westbound Taylor St. will remain closed until April 2026.
US 75, southbound main lanes will be fully closed during the night from Crawford St. to FM 691 from September 30 to October 02 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. These closures are to allow crews to install traffic signal on the bridge.
US 75, northbound main lanes will be fully closed during the night from FM 691 to Loy Lake Rd. from October 02 to October 03 and from October 6 to October 07 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. These closures are to allow crews to install traffic signal on the bridge.
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. Watch for nighttime lane closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 mainlanes, as crews work to construct the new pavement section.
Westbound Spur 503 is closed to traffic near US 75 as the overpass to southbound US 75 has been removed to allow for construction of the new overpass. During this closure traffic on westbound Spur 503 will be required to detour onto the frontage road at the temporary exit ramp west of Theresa Drive and continue along the frontage road to the Loy Lake Road intersection where traffic can make the U-turn to continue south on the US 75 frontage road to the entrance ramp before the FM 691 intersection.
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 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 occasional lane closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on completing the remaining work on this project. Watch for occasional lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91.
US 75 Overlay, from near FM 84 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for lane closures on northbound and southbound US 75 as crews will be working each night from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to overlay the roadway with hotmix. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 pm each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, from the Collin County line to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for lane closures on northbound and southbound US 75 as crews will be working each night 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.
SH 289, in Dorchester at the FM 902 intersection. This project will widen SH 289 on each side of the roadway to allow for the addition of a center left-turn lane. This project will also install traffic signals at this intersection. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures on the northbound and southbound SH 289 main lanes as well as on FM 902. The new signal light at the SH 289 and FM 902 intersection was activated on Thursday, May 29. The signal has started normal operation, and drivers should pay attention to this new signal as they approach the intersection.
SH 5, in Van Alstyne from Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 5 as crews work to install a shared use bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail will follow along SH 5 from the existing trail at Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue, then along Tolson Avenue, then along Main Street where it will connect with Van Alstyne Parkway. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
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 SH 91 to the Fannin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures on the US 82 eastbound and westbound main lanes as crews work to perform pavement repairs and then a pavement overlay on the surface. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours.
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.
US 377 in Tioga, from South of FM 922 to North of Mc Knight Rd. and from Hinton St. to Shawnee Dr. This project will widen US 377 on each side of the roadway to allow for the addition of a center left-turn lane. This project will also install traffic signals at the intersection of US 377 & FM 121 and at the intersection of US 377 & FM 922. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures on the northbound and southbound US 377 main lanes as well as on FM 922. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
Contractor will start paving on the week of September 08. Temporary traffic signal will be installed on the north and south ends of the project and traffic will be reduced to one lane. There will be pilot car to guide traffic through the work zone. Drivers should expect delay and slow down in the work zone.
Southmayd Rd at Elba Creek, The bridge at Elba Creek was closed beginning June 25. The Contractor demolished the bridge and started replacing it. During the closure, traffic is asked to use Frog Pond Rd & Spalding Rd or Klas Rd & Hazelwood Rd.
FM 697, from east of FM 2729 to US 69, This project will widen FM 697 on each side of the roadway to make the shoulders wider. The project will also safety treat fixed objects and add one course surface treatment on the full width of the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
Sister Grove Rd., Contractor closed the bridge on Sister Grove Rd at West Prong Sister Grove Creek to replace the existing bridge. The bridge will remain closed until the new bridge is constructed. Drivers can use Cates Rd, FM 121 and Hynds Ranch Rd or N Lincoln Park Rd., Knob Hill Rd., and Stone Marshal Rd as an alternate route.
FM 91, from US 82 SPUR 503. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform level up operations on the roadway surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 56 from SH 289 to FM 901. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform level up work on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 131 0.4 MI North of FM 691. Watch for daytime lane closure as maintenance crews perform level up work on the roadway at the culvert.
Fannin County:
Bonham State Park, Park Road 24. Park Road 24 in the Bonham State Park will have daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the main road, camping spots and parking lots within the park. Detour routes will be present during construction to allow for the flow of traffic.
FM 68, at the North Sulphur River bridge. FM 68 at the North Sulphur River bridge is closed to through traffic as crews work on and replacing the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use SH 34, SH 11, and SH 78 as the detour route.
FM 2645, from FM 898 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, 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.
SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 opened to all traffic on 6/23/2025. Construction crews will continue working on minor items at this location. Motorists should expect delays as there will be daily lane closures through the construction zone.
CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek. The onsite detour on CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek has been removed. The new bridge is competed and open to traffic. Traffic is asked to approach the bridge slowly and drive at an appropriate speed through the work zone while crews continue working on finishing the remaining bridge work.
CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary. CR 2865 at Sanders Creek Tributary was closed to traffic on Monday, April 21 to allow for replacement of the bridge. The bridge at Sanders Creek Tributary is completed and opened to traffic. The bridge on CR 2825 at Sanders Creek was closed on June 21 & the Contractor demolished the bridge. The bridge is completed and opened to traffic.
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 daytime lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
SH 78, from SH 11 to US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform level up operations on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 898 at the intersection of US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews install a driveway and build a road for a radio tower for communications for TxDOT. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 274, from FM 1753 to FM 898. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform fog seal operations 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.
Hopkins County: SH 19, from I-30 to Rains County Line. Crews will be rehabbing the existing road. Watch for lane shifts within the work area. Expect slower moving traffic.
Hopkins County: FM 1870, at Thermo Mine Road. Crews will performing shoulder widening operations. Watch for lane shifts within the work area. Expect slower moving traffic.
Franklin County: FM 21, from SH 37 to Titus County Line. Crews will be rehabbing the existing road. Watch for temporary traffic signals within the work area. Expect slower moving 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.
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.
US 82 / Lamar Avenue, from 42nd street in Paris to Division Street in Blossom. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews perform pavement repairs and resurfacing.
BU 271 B, from 18th Street SE to 34th Street SE. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk on the north and south sides of the roadway.
US 271, at the intersection of FM 2648 and at the intersection of FM 3298. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures as crews install roadway illumination within the right of way.
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:
SH 24, at Doctor’s Creek. Watch for temporary shoulder closures and trucks entering and exiting the highway as crews perform bridge maintenance on the northbound structure.
SH 154, from SH 19 to BU 24. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures.
Red River County:
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.
Northeast Texas Trail, from BU 82J to Annona East City Limits. Watch for trucks and equipment entering and exiting streets and highways while crews construct the off-system trail.
Northeast Texas Trail, from Annona East City Limits to Bowie County Line. Watch for trucks and equipment entering and exiting streets and highways while crews construct the off-system trail.
BU 82 J, from FM 2825 to High Street (Clarksville). Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk on the south sides of the roadway.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 34, From Traders Road to FM 1570. This project will construct a turning lane, consisting of culvert extensions, roadway widening, overlay, and striping. Work on this project is currently suspended due to utility conflicts. TxDOT is working with utility owners to relocate utilities. 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 work zone signs and barricades. Contractor will be installing pavement markings. 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. Contractor is performing seeding on the ROW. 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. The contractor is installing storm sewer and performing subgrade work. Contractor is also performing maintenance on driveways. Please slow down and be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 512, from SH 34 to FM 118. Barricades and traffic signs are in place. Contractor is currently working base material. One-way flagger operations are currently set up through the work zone. Expect minor delays. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, from FM 751 to CR 3609. The 2.6-mile rehabilitation project will add a center turn lane. The contractor has placed barricades and work zone traffic signs. Contractor is working on drainage structures and leveling up shoulders. Expect delays in the workzone. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 36, from US 380 to SH 66. The 6.11-mile project will rehabilitate roadway surface and add safety end treatments. Contractor is laying driveway pipes and installing culverts. Contractor is performing full-depth reclamation. Flagger controlled traffic control is in place during construction operations. Expect slight delays and follow pilot vehicle. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 Interchange Improvements, from Monte Stratton to FM 1903. Barricades and advance warning signs in place. Left lane closures on both EB and WB for FM 1903, FM 1570, and Monty Stratton from 7PM to 6AM. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 Improvements, from CR2511 to FM 36. Temp wall work is ongoing. Contractor will be performing cement treatment and hot mix paving for detours around FM 36 area frontage roads. They will be setting and moving barrier at night. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
District Wide Lighting / Safety Improvement. Contractor is setting light poles and electrical services on SH 24 and FM 1528, and SH 24 at BU 24. 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 pothole and sign repair work, and mailboxes throughout Hunt and Rains County.
Hunt County maintenance crew will be performing pavement overlay on FM 1566. Crew will be performing bridge work in various locations. Maintenance contractors will be performing guardrail repair and ROW mowing in various locations.
Rains County maintenance section will be performing roadway prep work on FM 1565. Right of Way vegetation management will be taking place in various locations. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
###
Final Celebration Market of 2025 Happens Tonight
September 20, 2025 – Get ready, Sulphur Springs! Join us Saturday, September 20, from 6 to 10 pm at Celebration Plaza in Downtown for the Final Celebration Market of 2025! This special evening wraps up the season in style. Browse locally grown produce, homemade crafts, and delicious treats while enjoying family-friendly fun—there will be splash pad play, bubbles, balloons, hands-on activities and more.
The music kicks in from 7:00 to 9:30 pm with live performances by Colton Hamilton & Last Shot on the Celebration stage. Whether you’re there to shop, socialize, or just soak in the vibes, it’s the perfect opportunity to support local artisans and makers and enjoy warm fall evenings together.
Mark your calendar, bring your friends and family, and let’s make this final market a memorable sendoff for the 2025 season!
