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Paris Junior College Offers a Variety of Courses to Help You Reach Your Goals

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Paris Junior College Offers a Variety of Courses to Help You Reach Your Goals

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Government Instructor Kelly Payne discusses the day’s lesson with students Melissa Lopez, Briseyda Rodriquez and LaToya Fletcher during a recent class.

Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Government Kelly Payne
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Government Kelly Payne

Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.

Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.

The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.

Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.

Vision

To be the educational provider of choice for the region.

Mission

Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.

Cumby Traffic Stop Results In Arrest of Security Employee and Avalanche of Drugs

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Cumby Traffic Stop Results In Arrest of Security Employee and Avalanche of Drugs

October 24, 2023 – A stop for a traffic violation went downhill quickly for two out-of-state residents as they passed through Cumby in the early hours of October 24th. Police noticed drug paraphernalia in plain sight in the vehicle and the driver of the Chevrolet pickup admitted to having marijuana in the car handing a jar of the leafy substance to the officer. This action prompted a probable cause search of the vehicle which turned into much more paperwork for the officers having to make an inventory of the illegal substances found in the vehicle.

Austin Monroe Miller in 2022 after his arrest in Desoto County Mississippi

The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Austin Monroe Miller, age 27 from Tennessee. A THC vape pen was found in the passenger seat as well and that pen contained a THC level greater than the amount allowed in the state of Texas. Miller, who lists his employment as “security” with a security company, was placed under arrest and transported to the Hopkins County Jail. A further search turned up an orange powdery substance which Miller admitted to be crushed up Adderall as well as a mushroom was found on his person. Both substances found resulted in additional charges for Austin Miller who remains in the Hopkins County Jail with charges of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 >1 gram, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 >1 gram, as well as Prohibited Substance in a Correctional Facility, all felonies.

Zackery Glynn Barnett aka glenn_6996, 2023

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Zackery Glynn Barnett, age 27 also from Tennessee. Other drugs found in the car were attributed to Barnett’s ownership. Those include a wide variety of drugs including LSD, marijuana, mushrooms, ketamine, xanax as well as several other drugs and THC infused items. Barnett was arrested and transported to the Hopkins County Jail where he remains on the charges of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 >28 grams, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 >1gram>4 grams, and Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 >1 gram. Barnett awaits his bond to be set on all charges.

Austin Monroe Miller, 2023

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1

The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.

Chamber Connection for October 24

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Chamber Connection for October 24

Chamber Connection – Oct. 24
By Butch Burney

Don’t miss the single biggest gathering each year in Hopkins County!

The 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, is this weekend.

Tickets are $8 each for those 13 and over. Children 12 years and younger will eat free this year, thanks to Signature Solar’s sponsorship, but they still need a ticket.

Tickets can be purchased online at HopkinsChamber.org or at the Chamber office, 110 Main St. Tickets can also be purchased at our financial institutions which include Alliance Bank, City National Bank, First National Bank of East Texas, Guaranty Bank and Trust, Pilgrim Bank, Red River Credit Union, and Texas Heritage National Bank. They can also be purchased on site on Saturday.

T-shirts are now available at the Chamber office for just $25 in adult sizes S-XXL. We also have a limited supply of hoodies, tumblers, mugs and stickers.

The 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, has been able to keep its costs down because of our generous businesses in the community, and the cost just got even cheaper for some families.

Signature Solar and the Chamber announced that children 12 and under will eat free at the festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, due to Signature Solar’s generous sponsorship. Children will still need tickets, which can be obtained either online or via paper tickets. 

One Church announced that they will sponsor the Fun Zone, which includes Gellyball, bounce houses and kids’ games. That means free fun for children, thanks to One Church’s generous sponsorship!

City National Bank will be sponsoring the Friday night festivities, Oct. 27, which will include our appetizer contest and concert by Dubb and the Luv Machines!

Thanks to all of our sponsors who make the stew festival affordable for families in Hopkins County. Follow the Chamber’s Instagram and Facebook accounts for spotlights on our sponsors and updates on the stew festival.

Cocktails and Conversation

Plan now to attend our next Cocktails and Conversation, the new name for our revamped Business After Hours, at Beauty Grace Lifestyle Shop on Connally Street. Cocktails and Conversation will be held the first Thursday of every month, from 5-6 p.m., and for November, Ana Velasco will welcome everyone to her shop.

This is a casual networking event and happy hour. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend.

Heritage Square Car Show

The 17th Annual Heritage Car Show will go off on Saturday, Nov. 4, rain or shine, presented by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. The show, which will be downtown, will have registration from 8 a.m. to noon that day or pre-registration online at sulphurspringsdba.com.

Vehicles must be model year 1993 or older to participate. Cash prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m.

For more information call 903-439-2664 or email [email protected].

Free Mammography Clinic

The available appointments for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Free Mammography Clinic are filling up.  Only a few openings are still available.  If you are an uninsured woman over 40 years of age that lives in Hopkins County, you are eligible for a free mammogram through this program.

The staff of the Ruth & Jack Gillis Women’s Center, a part of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, will be welcoming women to the clinic on three Saturdays in October:  14, 21, and 28. 

If you miss out on the free clinic this year, it should be back again next year in October.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a good time to schedule an annual mammogram.  One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life.  The risk of breast cancer increases with age, so mammograms continue to be important, as is early detection.  

If you are eligible for a free mammogram, call 903-438-4325 to schedule an appointment. 

Ribbon Cuttings

101 Barbershop, at 101 Bill Bradford Road, hosted a ribbon cutting for their one-year anniversary at noon on Friday, Oct. 20. Stop by for your styling needs.

101 Barbershop
101 Barbershop
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 10-16-2023 – 10-22-2023

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 10-16-2023 – 10-22-2023

Arrests:

Torres, Alonzo, 29 years of age, of Winnsboro, arrested on 10-20-23 for Wreckless Driving.

Calls for Service:

The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 90 calls for service during this reporting period.

Citations:

The Winnsboro Police Department issued 17 citations and 22 warnings during this reporting period.

Early Voting Underway For November 7th Election

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Early Voting Underway For November 7th Election

October 23, 2023 – Registered voters in Hopkins County can early vote by personal appearance starting on Monday October 23rd through November 3rd for the November 7th special election. Early Voting is being held at 128G Jefferson Street, in Justice of the Peace #2 Courtroom.

Voting times for Early Voting are as follows:

  • October 23rd, Monday – 8am to 5pm
  • October 24th, Tuesday – 8am to 5pm
  • October 25th, Wednesday – 8am to 5pm
  • October 26th, Thursday – 8am to 5pm
  • October 27th, Friday – 8am to 5pm
  • October 28th, Saturday – 8am to 5pm
  • October 29th, Sunday – Noon to 5pm
  • October 30th, Monday – 8am to 5pm
  • October 31st, Tuesday – 8am to 5pm
  • November 1st, Wednesday – 8am to 5pm
  • November 2nd, Thursday – 7am to 7pm Extended Hours
  • November 3rd, Friday – 7am to 7pm Extended Hours

Fourteen Texas Constitutional Amendements are on the ballot for November 7th, as well as the election for Texas State House of Representatives District 2.

Tense Situation Requires SWAT Team Resolution

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Tense Situation Requires SWAT Team Resolution

October 23, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence on FM 1567 about a disturbance with an intoxicated individual causing problems for other parties at the address, including a minor child. The scene was cleared with the minor child being removed from the residence along with everyone else except the person making the disturbance, Mathew Joseph Calder.

Two individuals returned later in the evening to retrieve some property, when one of the individuals observed Calder outside the residence and heard gunshots. This prompted another call to 911, as threats were being made to do harm to himself and the other individuals on the scene. Hopkins County Law Enforcement arrived on the scene and made several attempts to contact Calder who had gone inside the home. Deputies continually knocked, and called Calder’s phone with very little response.

Mathew Joseph Calder

The Sulphur Springs Police Department SWAT team was activated, arriving on the scene and gained access to the residence. Members of SSPD SWAT quickly subdued the armed and intoxicated suspect without any problems.

Mathew Joseph Calder, age 33, was placed under arrest and transported to the Hopkins County Jail and was booked with the following charges:

  • Agg Assault Date/Family/Household member w/ weapon SBI
  • Agg Assault w/ Deadly Weapon
  • Assault Family/Household members previous conviction
  • Tamper/Fabricate physical evidence w/ intent to impair
  • Theft of Firearm

Calder remains in the Hopkins County Jail awaiting his bond to be set on the above multiple charges.

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1

The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.

SSHS Band Headed to State Competition

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SSHS Band Headed to State Competition

October 23, 2023 – “Man of Man That Wildcat Band” will head to the Alamodome in San Antonio on Wednesday, November 1st to perform in the UIL State competion after placing 2nd in Area competion in Lindale on Saturday. The award-winning Wildcat Band is slated to start their performance at 9:45am.

This and That for October From Master Gardener David Wall

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This and That for October From Master Gardener David Wall

With tomatoes still ripening on the vine next month and a frost on the near horizon, consider pulling the whole plant up and bringing it inside.  Find a warm place to hang them up, and the tomatoes will finish
ripening.  Increasing organic material content greatly increases sol ability to retain water.  A goal of increasing organic content to 5% will quadruple the soil’s ability to store water.  Healthy soil provides
healthy plants which have a higher ability to resist pests and disease. This means a lowered need for harmful pesticides.

Hopefully your vegetable garden has LOTS of earthworms in it. Earthworms love natural and organic fertilizers and soil amendments a LOT more than synthetic items.

Next spring, when transplanting tomatoes, cover the stem with soil all the way up to the first set of leaves.  You can do this by digging a deeper hole or by laying the plant horizontally and covering.  The plant will grow vertically, and any part of the stem covered by soil will grow roots, making a stronger, healthier plant.

  Over watering is worse than under watering. It is easier to revive a dry plant than try to dry out drowned roots.

Next month, we’ll get our first frost.  Interestingly some vegetables do quite well after that first frost.  These include Brussel sprouts, kale, carrots, parsnips, and cabbage.

For the best peas next spring, start them indoors. You’ll get a higher germination rate than if direct sown in the garden, and the seedlings will be healthier and better able to fight off pests and disease.  If
you want a really good slicing cucumber next spring but one that is smaller, grow a straight 8 cucumber plant and simply pick the fruit at 5-6”.

Get cover crops or shredded leaves over your bare garden soil this winter.

Paris District Road Report for week of October 23, 2023

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Paris District Road Report for week of October 23, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 23, 2023. 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.

Grayson County: US 75, from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set on the mainlanes for this construction project.
Mainlane traffic has been switched from the old mainlanes to the existing frontage roads to allow for construction of the new mainlanes and bridges between South Travis Street and Center Street. During this operation, northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road approximately one-half mile north of South Travis Street and transition back to the existing mainlanes at Middleton Street. Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road approximately one-half mile north of Park Avenue and transition back to existing mainlanes approximately one-half mile north of South Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and bridges at Post Oak Creek. During this phase, US 75 frontage road traffic will be reduced to a single travel lane while US 75 mainlane traffic will maintain two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic will be separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Park Avenue under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to allow for construction of the new overpass at Park Avenue. To detour, eastbound Park Avenue traffic will continue on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on South Travis Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Park Avenue. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Park Avenue.
The intersection of North Travis Street with US 75 will close temporarily at 7:00 a.m. Oct. 23 to allow for the construction of the new northbound US 75 overpass at North Travis Street. While the intersection is closed, traffic on west- and eastbound North Travis Street will be able to turn right only onto the frontage road and detour to the next available intersection. State Highway 91, Taylor Street, Washington Street and the U-turns at Washington Street will remain open during this temporary closure.

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 new frontage road lanes.
The eastbound entrance ramp to US 82 at the US 75 intersection is closed to traffic. This ramp serves as the entrance ramp to eastbound US 82 at US 75. This closure is needed to complete the construction of the US 82 eastbound frontage road and new entrance ramp. Motorists are advised to use the eastbound frontage road and continue east through the Loy Lake intersection and use the eastbound entrance ramp from Loy Lake Road to gain access to US 82.
FM 1417, from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
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. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 11, from FM 697 in Sherman to US 69 in Whitewright. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers replace guardrails, backfill the pavement, and seed the project. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park. Watch for daytime lane closures within Eisenhower State Park as workers perform base repairs on the roadway and then overlay the roadway with a hot-mix surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers 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, the bridge location will be reduced to one lane while crews replace the bridge railing. Currently, the contractor is working on the westbound US 82 lanes at Harris Creek and on the eastbound lanes at Post Oak Creek. On this project, the contractor is also installing a center median concrete traffic barrier between FM 1417 and FM 131. Motorists should expect lane closures while this work is ongoing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair. 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 902, from US 377 to SH 289. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 3133, from SH 5 to the Collin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Fannin County: 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.
SH 34, from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for traffic shifts and traffic-signal-controlled lane closures as workers build the bridge approaches for the new SH 34 roadway at the future Lake Ralph Hall.
FM 1550, from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 56, from SH 78 in Bonham to SH 34 in Honeygrove. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling 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: I-30, from SH 37 to County Road 3050. Watch for single lane closures and delays as crews perform pavement widening for truck parking area.
Spur 423, at I-30 N Frontage Road. Watch for single lane closures and delays as crews install traffic signal.
Hopkins County: FM 900, from I-30 to FM 3019. Watch for single lane closures and delays as crews begin road widening operations.

Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
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.
FM 1507 (Jefferson Rd), from SH 19 to 0.8 MI North of Loop 286. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk.

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

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.

Delta County: FM 64, from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
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.
Red River County: Cedar / Church Street (Clarksville, Texas), at the intersection of Cedar and Church Street. Watch for road closure while crews remove and replace the existing bridge.

FM 410, from US 82 to FM 3281. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk and improve drainage.

CR 2127 at Scatter Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.

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 11, from Culver Street to Live Oak. The contractor has placed work zone signs and barricades. The contractor has begun milling for overlay operations to begin this week. The contractor has placed hotmix for turn lanes and intersections, curb work and sod placement will begin soon. This project is a traffic calming project and pedestrian improvements on SH 11. 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 performing saw cutting edge lines of the existing roadway for detour tie ins. Crews worked on fine grading flex base. This contractor will perform detour work and begin backfilling soon. The contractor has begun demolition of median on the north end of I-30 intersection.
SP 302, from SH 34 to FM 499; from FM 499 to I-30; from US 69 to SH 34; from O’Neal Street to US 69. The contractor has placed work zone signs and barricades. Milling and paving operations have finished. Embankment and sidewalk work is completed. Striping of the spur has been completed. The contractor will begin seeding and vegetative watering soon. Utility work by others is ongoing in the area. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, from I-30 to FM 1567. Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. Cross culvert work is complete, reworking the roadway, widening and cement treatment to the subgrade, and reworking the roadway base material is ongoing. The contractor is on mile five of this eight-mile project and will continue widening, cement treating the subgrade and placing geogrid in the area. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 and CR 2132 bridge. The contractor has begun work CR 1031. The contractor has placed the bridge deck and riprap. The detour has been removed and private fence reinstalled. The contractor plans to rework the side slopes and establish vegetation. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Shelby Avenue Bridge: Greenville. The contractor has set barricades and work zone signage. The contractor has demolished the existing structure and poured the abutments. Bridge beams are currently being set and deck work will begin soon. 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 contractor will be performing eastbound main lane widening and embankment placement. FEC and ATT utility work is ongoing in the area. The contractor plans to place more barrier and perform main lane widening work soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Rains County: FM 2946, from FM 515 to FM 279. Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor is performing base repair work and widening work. Seal coat work and ditch work will be ongoing in this area. Please, be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains Counties will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Both sections have been working on bridge maintenance projects. Herbicide operations are ongoing throughout both counties.

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Dinner Bell Menu For October 25, 2023

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Dinner Bell Menu For October 25, 2023

Alliance Bank, its officers and employees, is the Community Partner for this meal. This is that entity’s fourth appearance in 2023. It is a delight to see the bank personnel joyfully work to fill the food boxes and distribute them to the persons in the cars at the distribution area.

Dinner Bell appreciates Alliance Bank for supporting this food ministry since it’s the beginning.

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.

MENU

Luchious Lasagna 

Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots 

Garden Salad 

Garlic Buttered French Bread Slices 

Caramel Buttermilk Sheet Cake

BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC AND FLU ARE STILL IN OUR MIDST!  WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED!  WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN!  GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!

DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!