Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 6-12-2023 – 06-18-2023
Arrests:
Rogers, Jimmie, 56 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested 6-13-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1/1-B>=4G>200G and Possession of Marijuana>4oz<=5lbs.
Outram, Steven, 56 years of age, of Hallsville, was arrested on 6-17-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Violate Conditions of Bond.
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 256 calls for service during this reporting period
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 51 citations and 28 warnings during this reporting period.
The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Is Back With A New Category- GASP!
AUSTIN— This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Buc-ee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more.
Participants must travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take selfies and post them with the hashtag #GOSH2023. This year’s contest offers a new category as well – Grand Adventures in State Parks (GASP), added to commemorate 100 years of Texas State Parks.
“We’re blown away by the popularity of GOSH,” said Publication Manager Nathan Adams. “This year’s competition is the biggest yet, and offers a fun way to discover history, wildlife, parks, waterways and quirky attractions.”
GOSH 2023 ends at midnight on Labor Day, Sept. 4.
The challenge features seven regions, including Dallas/Fort Worth, Central Texas, Houston, the Panhandle, South Texas, East Texas and West Texas. Register on the GOSH 2023 website, find each spot, take a smiling selfie and tag it with #GOSH2023 on Twitter, Instagram or the GOSH homepage. Continue reading below for a complete list of GOSH locations for 2023.
Snap a selfie in front of the statue of Molly Goodnight, located at the Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight State Historic Site, which depicts her with the first two bison calves rescued.
Grab your swimming gear and head over to Buffalo Springs Lake. Snap a selfie in, over or on the water of the 200-acre spring-fed lake.
Big and small fossils can be seen up close in the Panhandle-Plains Historic Museum and snap a selfie next to your favorite dinosaur fossil.
For a quirky adventure, check out Cadillac Ranch and snap a selfie in front of any (or all) Cadillacs.
GASP challenge: take a selfie hiking on your favorite state park trail, be sure to tag the state park and the trail in the comments for credit.
Take a selfie in front of the statue of Dwight Eisenhower, the first President born in Texas.
Cool off at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, which features sandy beaches and hidden coves. Snap your selfie knee-deep in the refreshing water.
At Eagle Mountain Park, check out more than 5 miles of hiking trails; then take a rest from your hike and snap a selfie on one of the park’s eight benches.
Baseball fans will be intrigued by the little gem of Texas History at Majors Stadium, where Joe DiMaggio and the New York Yankees played an exhibition game in 1949. Snap a selfie in front of the Majors Stadium arch, one of the last remaining structures of the old ballpark.
GASP challenge: take a picture of yourself fishing at one of the local state parks. Bonus if you are holding a fish you caught. Make sure to tag the park you are fishing at.
Learn a little history at Monument Hill State Historic Site, which features 48-foot-tall tower at the top of top of the hill. The tower is the final resting place of 52 Texas men who died during the Dawson and Mier raiding expeditions of 1842. Snap a selfie in front of the tomb’s angel sculpture.
Head over to the 640-foot Faust Street Bridge and snap a selfie over the Guadalupe River. The bridge is one of only six remaining multiple-span Whipple truss bridges in the country.
Check out the steep canyon walls, abundant wildflowers and scenic views at Lost Maples or Hill Country State Natural Areas; snap a selfie while hiking a trail.
Cool down in the summer heat at Natural Bridge Caverns, where you will see stalactites, flowstones and cave ribbons. At Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, explore a Texas-style African Safari where more than 40 species from all over the world roam. Snap a selfie in front of the entrance to either park, bonus points if your selfie is underground or includes an animal.
GASP challenge: check out McKinney Falls or Inks Lake State Parks and take a selfie while splashing, tubing, or soaking up the cool temperatures in the waters of these parks.
Gaze up at the 570-foot monument honoring Texas’ independence at the San Jacinto Battleground and State Historic Site or climb to the tower’s observation floor for a bird’s-eye view. Snap a selfie with the monument in the background.
Cast a line from four different piers and check out a 500-acre peninsula surrounded by three bays at the Baytown Nature Center. Snap a selfie in front of one of the many animal sculptures, the pirate ship at the Billy Barnett Children’s Nature Discovery Area or under the gazebo at the Golden Bloom Pond.
Zoom on over to the Environmental Learning Center at the Armand Bayou Nature Center to see reptiles, fish and amphibians. You might even catch a glimpse of a bison from the viewing platform. Snap a selfie with the butterfly wings mural in the McGovern Children’s Discovery Area.
For a quirky find, visit Willie Man-Chew, a 26-foot-tall mosquito at the Great Texas Mosquito Festival, which takes place from July 27-29. This is the only time sensitive GOSH location; if you can’t make the festival, snap a selfie in front of the “Great Texas Mosquito Festival” rock at Clute Municipal Park.
GASP challenge: visit any Houston-area state park and snap a selfie. Make sure to post a comment with the name of the park and what animal(s) you’ve seen.
Snap a selfie in front of the reconstructed grass house at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, 26 miles west of Nacogdoches. The house is a recreation of those built by the Hasinai, a group of the greater Caddo tribe over 1,200 years ago.
Beaches, boats and birds draw visitors to Sea Rim State Park or the Port Arthur Boardwalk. Snap a selfie from any point along either boardwalk.
Wander over to Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands and Boardwalk to enjoy 900 acres of wetlands accessible by a boardwalk and two covered platforms. Snap a selfie under one of the covered areas along the boardwalk.
Check out the world’s largest (working) fire hydrant. Located in Beaumont, the fire hydrant can blast 1,500 gallons of water a minute and was painted with spots to celebrate the re-release of 101 Dalmatians. Snap a selfie in front of the hydrant.
GASP challenge: snap a selfie from a kayak, canoe, paddleboat or SUP at Dangerfield or Martin Dies Jr. State Parks. Be sure to tag the park or paddling trail you are on.
Visit the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site to learn more about the 1870’s coastal mansion that overlooks Aransas Bay. Snap a selfie with the mansion in the background.
Enjoy some fun in the sun at Mustang Island State Park. Swim, splash or sunbathe along five miles of Gulf of Mexico shoreline and snap a selfie from the park’s iconic wooden beach picnic shelters with the Gulf in the background.
Deep in south Texas is the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, one of the last known habitats of the endangered ocelot and a premier bird watching destination. Snap a selfie while enjoying the sunrise or sunset on ADA-accessible Osprey Overlook or from the butterfly garden gazebo next to the visitor’s center.
The Port Isabel Lighthouse is the only lighthouse along the Texas coast that is open to the public. Snap a selfie in front of the lighthouse or climb the 75 winding stairs to take one from the deck on top.
GASP challenge: take a selfie from inside a state park bird blind or atop an observation tower at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley or Choke Canyon State Parks. Make sure to tag the park in your post and let us know what bird species you observed.
The Magoffin Home State Historic Site was the home of a multicultural family that lived there for more than 100 years. Members of the family participated in the U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, trade and U.S.-Mexico relations. Snap a selfie in front of the home’s exterior adobe walls.
At Balmorhea State Park, one of Texas’ true treasures is the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool. Snap a selfie poolside or have a friend take a picture of you in the water.
At Big Bend National Park, the cliffs in the Santa Elena Canyon will leave you in awe. Snap an upwards-facing selfie with the canyon walls in the background.
Atop the enormous three-story courthouse located in Marfa sits the Goddess of Justice. Legend has it that her sword and scales were shot off almost 100 years ago by an unhappy citizen. Snap a selfie in front of or inside the courthouse. Call ahead to make sure they are open.
GASP challenge: snap a selfie in front of any pictograph or petroglyph in Big Spring or Hueco Tanks State Parks.
For more information on rules and challenge locations regionally or statewide, visit the GOSH 2023 website.
Those who complete all activities in a particular region will receive a Buc-ee’s logo hat and be entered into a drawing to win a regional prize pack, courtesy of our GOSH sponsors. Complete every statewide challenge in this year’s GOSH and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win one of four grand prizes courtesy of Whole Earth Provisions Co. and the Texas Historical Commission.
Hopkins County Records – June 19
Land Deed Transaction
- Donald Tinsley to Donald Todd Tinsley and Sonha Gail Tinsley; tract in the Houston St survey
- Donald Tinsley to Donald Todd Tinsley and Sonha Gail Tinsley; tract in the Houston St survey
- Atascosa Real Estate Group LLC to Anthony Hyden; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey
- Alexander Schell Alt and Jaxie Stollenwerck Alt to Hooper Ranch Legacy LLC; tract in the James Ford survey
- Alexander Schell Alt and Jaxie Stollenwerck Alt to Hooper Ranch Legacy LLC; tract in the James Ford
survey - Alexander Schell Alt and Jaxie Stollenwerck Alt to Hooper Ranch Legacy LLC; tract in the Mary Hamilton survey
- Andrew Garcia and Rachael Garcia to Billy L Thorn and Rita F Thorn
- Juan Nicholas Rodriguez and Mary Kate Wilder to Jacie McGraw and Mason Virgel; tract in the M A
Bowlin survey - Dan Iven Hamiter Estate, Martha Deann Lee and Martha Deann Lee IND Executrix to Doug Haston; tract in the M A Bowlin survey
- Richard Nail and Stephanie to Edward Draper and Sharon Draper; tract in the W Shaw survey
- Cornerstone Family Homes INC to Cawley Family Living Trust; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Bryan Luna and Denise Luna to Charles Kelly JR and Maria Kelly; tract in the E Melton survey
- Diana Lynn Gyer and Randall Gyer to Cathie Holden and William Holden; tract in the Ocela Barb survey
- GVD Rentals to Jeffrey Wells and Rhonda Wells; tract in the College ST survey
- Cal A Harrison IND EXEC and Ike Alexander Harrison JR Estate to Cal A Harrison; tract in the Levi Lander survey
- Norvell Bowers and Stacy Bowers to Jonathan Bowers; tract in the M A Bowlin survey
- Lavelle Hendricks to Gena Bellamy; tract in the Randolph ST survey
- Adam Joseph Walter to Jessica Marie Walter; tract in the John M McLaughlin survey
- Roberto Rivera and Sharon Rivera to Triad Learning Systems INC; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Richard Nail and Stephanie Nail to Noe Hernandez; tract in the W Shaw survey
- Santos Alfredo Cruz to Embro Properties LP; tract in the BLK 1 Woodcreek addition survey
- Santos Alfredo Cruz to Embro Properties LP; tract in the Marianne Circle survey
- Santos Alfredo Cruz to Embro Properties LP; tract in the Marianne Circle survey
- Santos Alfredo Cruz to Embro Properties LP; tract in the Marianne Circle survey
- Evan Joseph Fulcher to Daniel Ammerman; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Robbins Diana Hubbard and Matthew Lloyd Robbins to Jack Burton Wells; tract in the John Petty survey
- Jack H Krietemeyer Revocable Living Trust and Mario Alberto Krietemeyer Trustee to Mario Alberto Krietemeyer; tract in the Robert Earp survey
- Cecil Ray Moore to Doris Washington; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Ricardo Chavarria to Carlos Humberto Medina Marchante; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Don W Petty and Jerri Petty to Devra Dalyn Beck and Michael Darin Petty; tract in the A Fitzgerald survey
- Donald Gene Bunch and Robert Ronald Bunch to Lillie Elizabeth Bunch; tract in the Elizabeth Melton
survey - Lillie Elizabeth Bunch to Janina Ross; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Sierra La Investment Co LTD, Palinbeck Corporation and Sugerberry Oil & Gas Corporation to Sugerberry Minerals LP; tract in the Nacogdoches Univ survey
- Sparks Family Trust and Patricia Mynette Sparks Trustee to Jerica Hankins and Korey Hankins; tract in
the Santos Coy survey - Denton Melrose LP JJA & E Capital Partners LLC to Signature Solar LLC; tract M A Bowlin survey
- North Texas Annual Conference Of The United Me to Gafford Chapel Church
- Deanne Ragan and Truman Ragan to Josh B Boatman and Lauren Tye Ragan Boatman; tract in the
Winney Jewell survey - A & S Entertainment Of Sulphur Springs INC to Parmer Entertainment Group LLC; tract in the Industrial Drive East survey
- Raymond Mitchell and Shirley Mitchell to Colton Broeske; tract in the R M Fant survey
- Kiran Singh and Rashmi Singh to Kiran Singh Co Trustee, Kiran Singh Revocable Trust, Rashmi Singh Co Trustee and Rashmi Singh Revocable Trust; tract in the J W Boatman survey
- Karen Sue Thornton to JM Properties; tract in the M A Bowlin survey
- RRM Properties LLC to Cassidy Makayla Haywood and Zachary Andrew Haywood; tract in the Highland Hills survey
- Rex Allan Purl to Julina Purl; tract in the William Ewing survey
- C & M investments to Rogelio Garcia; tract in the J Y’Barbo survey
- Craig Harlan Pense to Pense Ranch Poperties LLC; tract in the W B Birdwell survey
- Irvin D Pense, Pense Ranch Properties LLC and Shirley A Pense to Craig Harlan Pense; tract in the Samuel Perkins survey
- Irvin D Pense, Pense Ranch Properties LLC and Shirley A Pense to Julie Diane Welch and Stephen Douglas
Welch; tract in the Samuel Perkins survey - Lee S Brophy and Aldo Molteni to Daniel Wayne Culbertson; tract in the Daniel Fuller survey
- Jennifer J Flowers and Tracy Lott to Laura R Glass; tract in the Henry N Quirk survey
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Amy Smith; tract in the Block 18 eastside North survey
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Amy Smith; tract in the Block 18 eastside North survey
- Gwendolyn T Beauchamp and Robert L Beauchamp to Jennifer Lopez and Oscar Eduardo Lopez; tact in the Henry Morgan survey
- Carolyn Santangelo Lester and Russell Joseph Lester JR to Richard W Quick and Sheila A Quick; tract in the A Fitzgerald survey
- George Fenati JR, Kamilla Ann Fenati, Lisa Gay Johnson, Sam Karl Johnson and Vera Ann Johnson to
Aaron Major and Jill Major; tract in the J Y’Barbo survey - Eddie M Kerby and Robin I Kerby to Jalayne Crystal Minter and Zachary Minter; tract in the Lovick P
Dikes survey - Canyon Safari Ranch LLC to MJDRS Associates LLC; tract in the Edmond Gaines survey
Marriage License application
- Richard Wayne Valentine and Hannah Christine Nabers
- Caleb James Cole Horton and Raysi D Ann Rawls
- Andy Tylerlem Jones and Makayla Shianne Haut
- Joseph Adam Gatewood and Kara Christine Collard
- Rivera Henry Arma Molina and Herrera Nolvia As Padlilla
- Anthony Wayne Williams and Ramonda Cheri Davis
- Bryan Scott Moore and Heidi Nicole Barton
- Rodrigo Garcia and Marlen Ledezma
Should You Prune Cucumber Plants? By David Wall
We’ve discussed pruning tomato and pepper plants, but the literature suggests you should consider pruning cucumber plants. Yes, it seems weird, but better results can be obtained by pruning. The problem is most of us never heard of such pruning. So, how can pruning help?
If growing bush cucumber plants, you can probably forget this article. They grow very little laterally, so there’s little to be gained by pruning. Also, if you allow your plants to grow without vertical support, there’s no need to prune. So, climbing vine cucumbers are the target.
First of all, pruning keeps the plant growing vertically in line with where you want it to grow. Any additional light trimming forces the plant to put its energy into producing more and higher-quality fruit.
What needs to be trimmed? Well, it’s lateral branching. Cucumbers grow from a leader stem. This is the plants lifeline and must remain intact. If cut, it won’t regrow. So, you want to prune lateral stems coming off the leader. Be careful and watch, however, because you want to trim the lateral branch; not the leaves which are needed for photosynthesis. Usually, these lateral stems will be located around the plant base. You’ll need to check periodically throughout the season for new lateral growth, so you can hopefully catch the laterals before they get out to 2+ inches.
If the plant starts flowering when still very short, it’s recommended to pinch off the flowers. This forces the plant to put energy into more growing. After the plant gets some size, discontinue pulling flowers!
The plant needs tendrils to grip the trellis or cage, so unless they’re really in the way, leave them alone. Finally, keep a watch out for dead or dying leaves, vines, or fruit. When found, trim them off and discard.
Pickton Man Arrested for Assault
June 19, 2023 – A 33 year-old Pickton, TX man is in Hopkins County Jail after he allegedly assaulted a family member Saturday evening.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a Highway 11 address near Pickton, Tx after a call to dispatch reported a family assault. The accused had already left the residence by the time law enforcement arrived. The assailant’s mother and sister were interviewed and it was determined that NOBLE, DAVID GLYNNE has was the aggressor, and had assaulted a man living at the address.
While deputies were at the scene, Noble drove past the residence with his emergency flashers on and honked his horn. Deputies eventually located Noble at a Precinct 4 residence.
When instructed to place his hands behind his back and to comply because he was being arrested, Noble refused. Noble was assisted to the ground and was restrained. During his trip to the Hopkins County Jail, Noble made a comment that he would return to the family residence and injure them all.
At the jail, Noble continued his non-compliance. He was eventually placed in a secured cell so he could not injure himself of jail staff.
A protective order and a 24 hour victim notification were applied for. His Mazda SUV was impounded.
Noble is charged with:
22.01(A)(1) ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY MEMBER
This is not the first time Noble has been in Hopkins County Jail. In May of this year, he was stopped in Sulphur Springs for a traffic violation. Officers noted that he was rummaging around the inside of his vehicle and appeared nervous and evasive. A K-9 unit gave a positive alert on his truck, and a probable cause search yielded drug paraphernalia and suspected meth.
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.
Paris District Road Report for June 19, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 19, 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.
US 75, Grayson County: 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.
Watch for a daytime lane closure on the northbound and southbound US 75 frontage roads from its intersection with South Travis Street to Park Avenue. These closures will allow work crews to perform bridge rail work in preparation of an upcoming traffic switch in this area.
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 turn right 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.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 14, traffic will be switched on the northbound and southbound mainlanes between North Travis Street and Washington Street. During this operation, northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto a portion of the newly-constructed southbound roadway between Washington Street and North Travis Street and transition back to existing northbound mainlanes at Taylor Street. Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the newly-constructed southbound roadway north of SH 91 and transition to current mainlane alignment at Washington Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 northbound mainlanes and bridges at North Travis Street and SH 91.
The westbound US 82 exit ramp to US 75 has been permanently closed to traffic. All traffic wishing to access US 75 will take the existing Loy Lake Road exit, which will serve as the new permanent US 75 exit, too.
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.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 are closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around these intersections.
Eastbound Lamar Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to eastbound Lamar Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/5LrCpdOA8OQ
Westbound Houston Street traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Washington Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to westbound Houston Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/7jCatnI3Oq4
These switches will allow crews to reconstruct the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Lamar and Houston Streets. The US 75 northbound frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the northbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
For southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: 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 901, Grayson County: North of Sadler at Mineral Creek. Watch for daytime lanes closures while crews perform bridge maintenance. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
The annual seal coat contract to place a chip and seal treatment on the roadways in Grayson County has begun. The following roadways will receive a seal coat: FM 121 from US 377 to SH 289; SH 289 from FM 120 to SH 56; and SH 5 from US 75 to Redden Road. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 11, Grayson County: from FM 697 in Sherman to US 69 in Whitewright. Work on the pavement overlay project has begun. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers repair culverts, mill 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.
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park, Grayson County. 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, Grayson County: 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.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for the replacement of the South Travis Street bridge over Post Oak Creek. During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane with traffic signals controlling traffic through the project, while the new bridge is built in phases.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: south of Whitesboro at the railroad underpass near US 377. Watch for daytime lane closures while crews perform work at the bridge railing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: 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.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately four miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections, with flaggers present to control traffic. Work on FM 121 at the FS 121 intersection (formerly Scharff Road intersection) is ongoing as crews work to widen the pavement to add turn lanes. Motorists on FM 121 should expect lane shifts while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: 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.
SH 5, Grayson County: from US 75 to SH 5. 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.
SH 289, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 120. 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.
The annual seal coat contract to place a chip and seal treatment on the roadways in Fannin County has begun. The following roadways will receive a seal coat: US 69 from the Grayson County line to the Hunt County line, and FM 409 from FM 2029 to FM 100. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 100, Fannin County: 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.
CR 1320, Fannin County: at the Caney Creek Bridge is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches.
FM 271, Fannin County: 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, Fannin County: 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, Fannin County: 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.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from FM 271 to FM 1743. 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.
US 69, Fannin County: at SH 121 in Trenton. 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.
SH 78, Fannin County: from SH 11 to US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform culvert repairs. 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.
I-30, Franklin County: 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, Franklin County: At I-30 North Frontage Road. Watch for lane closures and delays as crews begin installation of traffic signal.
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 79 Exit, Lamar County: The exit ramp from westbound State Loop 286 in Paris will be closed June 20-24 for pavement resurfacing. A detour will be in place for FM 79 traffic.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews perform bridge maintenance.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
Loop 286, Lamar County: 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, Lamar County: 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.
Loop 286 / US 271 South Interchange, Lamar County: from Dawn Drive going south to the North Loop 286 turn around. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk
US 82, Lamar County: at the FM 1502 intersection. Watch for temporary lane closures, and traffic and lane shifts as crews widen the roadway to install a left-turn lane and improve drainage structures.
Cedar / Church Street (Clarksville, Texas), Red River County: at the intersection of Cedar and Church Street in Clarksville, Texas. Watch for road closure while crews remove and replace the existing bridge.
FM 410, Red River County: From US 82 to FM 3281. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk and improve drainage.
FM 1507 (Jefferson Rd), Lamar County: from SH 19 to 0.8 MI North of Loop 286. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SP 302: Hunt County (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 begun. The contractor has completed performing work at night in downtown Greenville near the square due to ongoing city infrastructure repairs. Permanent striping will begin in areas that are available. Installation of concrete mow strip and full depth repairs will continue. Concrete and curb and gutter repairs are ongoing. Cleaning and sweeping operations are also being performed. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2946, Rains County (From FM 515 to FM 2795): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor is performing cross culvert work and culvert extensions at various locations on the project. The contractor has worked on driveway and driveway pipe. Subgrade work for the first three miles is ongoing. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, Hunt County (From I-30 to FM 1567): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor has begun placing driveway safety ends and concrete pipe. Cross culvert work, preparation of the right of way, reworking the roadway, widening and cement treatment to the subgrade, and reworking the roadway base material has begun. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project, Hunt County. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 and CR 2132 bridge. The contractor will begin work on CR 1031 once conditions in the area are dry, by preparing the right of way and placing the detour. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30, Hunt County: Interchange Improvements: The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. Excavation work for detours on both frontage roads has begun and some temporary pavement will begin this week. Temporary drainage for the frontage roads on- and off-ramps will begin soon. The frontage road speed reduction signs and low profile traffic barrier on frontage roads will soon be installed. I-30 frontage roads are being converted to a one-way configuration. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor was able to open west- and eastbound lanes of Business SH 276 and is working on the final paving left to tie in the project with the proposed bypass. Asphalt work to finish the north and south ends of Spur 264 mill and overlay with permanent striping will begin soon. The contractor will be processing flex base, cement treat, prime, OCST and asphalt on flex base west tie-in soon. Please be aware of lane closures and changes to current traffic configuration and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor has installed signal poles and signal lights at SH 34, and FM 1570 and SH 66 intersections. Traffic signals at the following intersections have gone live: SH 34 at FM 1903, SH 34 at FM 1570, and SH 66 at FM 1570. Final punch list work has begun. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Rains County crews will be performing safety mowing on SH 276. Both Hunt and Rains County crews are seal coating on FM 1563 near Fairlie in Hunt County. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Sulphur Springs ISD: 18 Resignations, 29 New Personnel And 24 Personnel Changes
Resignations
Bloodgood, Barbara was Aide at Austin
Bohman, Carrie was Geometry at High School
Bost, Kellie was Grade 1 Teacher at Bowie
Bramblett, Kenzie-Lou was Math Co-Teach at High School
Carns, Emily was Special Ed Aide at SSHS
Crawford, Dara was SPED Aide at Bush
Evans, Jason was Director State & Federal Programs at Admin
Gallo, Luciano was SPED Aide at SSMS
Lair, Tandee was SPED Teacher at Bowie
Moore, Lena was Grade 2 at RJP
Perez, Victorino was Inst. Aide at SSES
Potts, Nancy was Head Start Teacher at Douglass
Rivera, Claudia was Grade 3 Teacher at Travis
Shaver, Brandon was Boys Basketball/PE at SSHS
Taylor, Cyndi was Grade 3 at Bush
Tubb, Rachel was Grade 4 ELAR/SS at SSES
Werry, Skyler was Math Co-Teach at SSMS
Willey, Heather was Title 1 Aide at SSES
New Personnel
Bedell, Melodi to Grade 7 ELAR/Coach at SSMS replacing Saylor Barrios/Jill Crump
Bengston, Marisela to SPED Aide at Johnson replacing Taylor Rouleau
Bloodgood, Barbara to Title 1 Aide at Bowie replacing Brittney Jones
Cardenas, San Juanita to Title 1 Aide at SSES replacing Heather Willey
Crawford, Jonathan to Auto/Construction (SDTP) at SSHS replacing Lou Gebel
Earp, Cannon to PE/Head Boys Basketball at SSHS replacing Brandon Shaver
Earp, Samantha to Counselor SSHS replacing Jamie Ladd
Foster, Taylor to Grade 3 ELAR at Bush replacing Nerli Mejia
Gillham, Barbara to SPED Resource at Bowie replacing Tandee Lair
Herfel, Heather to Culinary Arts at SSHS replacing Joel Skipper
Hill, Kiersta to Campus Secretary at Middle School replacing Sara Brown
Ivery, Rashid to PE/Coach (DOI) at Middle School replacing Coy Rozell
King, Carrie to SPED Aide at SSHS replacing Jessica Phillips
Lair, Tandee to SPED Self-Contained at Bowie for New Position
Morris, Ariel to Grade 3 Math at Bush replacing Dalia Torres
Page, Rachel to Grade 3 Reading at Bowie replacing Chasity Hebert
Plumlee, Christina to SPED Aide at Johnson Primary for New Position
Portillo, Jasmine to Special Programs Secretary at Middle School for New Position
Postlethwait, jinjer to SPED Teacher at Johnson Primary for New Position
Reeves, Sierra to Title 1 Aide at Johnson replacing Pam Hooten
Saucier, Regina to SPED Teacher at Middle School for New Position
Schroeder, Jaidyn to Title 1 Aide at Bowie replacing Brian Giguere
Smith, Presley to Grade 1 Teacher at Bush replacing Kellie Bost
Speed, Harley to Academic Secretary at Bush replacing Jenna Vickery
Stone, Danette to Special Ed Aide at Johnson replacing Dara Crawford
Tifft, Misty to SPED Aide at SSMS replacing Angelica Walker
Timmons, Jurreka to Title 1 Aide at Johnson Primary replacing Kimber Combs
Vermillion, Janet to SPED Aide at SSES replacing Jamia Hall
Werry, Skylar to SPED Math Co-Teach at SSMS replacing Stephanie Phillips
Personnel Changes
Bain, Tanya former Grade 5 ELAR / SSES new position Grade 4 ELAR/SSES replacing Rachel Tubb
Bohannon, Kayla former Grade 2 Math / Bush new position Math Support /Bush replacing Jovona Schmidt
Chapman, Katy former Grade 1 Math /Bush new position Grade 2 / Bush replacing Swap w/Hannah Crowson
Cooper, Patricia former Behavior Interventionist/SSES new position Grade 2 / Johnson replacing Melinda Page
Crowson Hannah former Grade 2 ELAR / Bish new position Grade 1 / Bush replacing Swap w/Katy Chapman
Fisher Brandy former SPED Aide / SSHSSPED Co-Teach replacing Kristin McKinney
Geeslin Laura former SPED Aide/Douglass new position Head Start Aide/Douglass replacing Brayden Garrett
Hebert Chasity former Grade 3 ELAR / Bowie new position Grade 3 Math / Bowie replacing Kimberly Isonhood
Hooten Pam former Title 1 Aide/ Johnson new position SPED Aide/ Johnson for New Position Hunt
Jamilyn former Grade 2 Math/Johnson new position Grade 4 Math/SSES replacing Harlan Hill Isonhood
Kimberly former Grade 3 Math / Bowie new position Grade 5 ELAR / SSES replacing Tanya Bain
Mejia Nerli former Grade 3 ELAR / Bush new position Grade 2 / Bush replacing Kayla Bohannon
Miesse Allison former Behavior Intervention/SSES new position SPED Behavior/ Johnson for New Position
Miller Patricia former Grade 7 Math/SSMS new position Algebra 1/ SSHS replacing Kenzie Bramlett
Moore Lena former Grade 2/Johnson new position Grade 3 Math/Johnson replacing Kimberly Smith
Page Melinda former Grade 2 / Johnson new position Literacy Support / Johnson replacing Holly Thompson
Peters, Amy former SPED Resource/SSMS new position SPED Teacher/SSHS replacing Maria Garcia-Hidalgo
Phillips, Jessica former SPED Aide(1:1)/SSMS new position SPED Aide/SSMS replacing Nadia Orozco
Robinson, Nina former SPED Aide / Bush new position SPED Self-Contained/Bush replacing Kayla Jackson
Rouleau, Taylor former SPED Aide/Johnson new position Library Aide/ Johnson replacing Harley Kerby
Smith, Kimberly former Grade 3 Math/Johnson new position Grade 2/ Johnson replacing Lena Moore
Spencer Morgan former Head Start Aide/Douglass new position SPED Aide/Douglass replacing Bailey Early
Tingle Megan former CTE Graphic Design/SSHS new position Media Integration/SSHS replacing Mindy Meador
Williams, Josh former Principal/SSHS new position Grade 7 Math/SSMS replacing Alma Del Castillo
PJC Without Power No Phones, Email Or Internet
Paris Junior College was affected by last night’s storm and has no power at the Paris campus. The phones, email and internet are down for all locations in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs. The PJC-Greenville and -Sulphur Springs Centers do have power and remain open to walk-in business. At this time, no estimate is available on when power will be restored.
Severe Property Damage In Como-Pickton
June 16, 2023- Last night June 15th several buildings were damaged and some destroyed completely, one being one building of Hopkins County Precinct 2 Barn. The other buildings did not suffer such severe damage.
With the shear destruction, it is suspected a tornado touched down and completely flattened the barn. Several limbs, light poles, and other debris such as sheet metal have been scattered around the surrounding area, however all limbs and other debris has been removed from the roads leading through Como. County crews all over Hopkins County are working tirelessly to clear county roads.
During this unfortunate natural disaster homes have also been destroyed. Roofs removed, trees uprooted and belongings scattered to the winds. Several casualties has been reported, but no reports thus far of severe injuries.
Power will be disabled in select areas of the county as several powerlines and poles have been knocked down due to the storm. Oncor and Farmer’s Electric crews continue to work to restore power to county residents.
ONCOR Outage Map
June 16, 2023 – Click here to visit the Oncor Outmap. You can see the progress of your outage and report a problem if they have not received word about your issues.
Rural Customers on Farmer’s Electric Co-Op can use this Outage LInk:
