Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested April 17
April 17, 2023 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office.
The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the area, but also in case of any emergency that could affect the safety and lives of citizens in Sulphur Springs.
Recent tests have shown the emergency sirens to be a ready source of warning in case of emergencies such as tornados or other threats to safety.
This will only be a test.
Hopkins County Records – April 17
Land Deed Transactions for April 17, 2023
Ronnie Lee Collins and Susan Edwards Collins to Dixie Sickles and Hades Chase Sickles; tract in the A Caro survey
Lisa Guardian Cowen and Thomas Odell White to Thomas O Dell White Management Trust; tract in the Joseph Redding survey
James Lee Beck and Kimberly Ann Beck to Beck James Lee Co-trustee, Kimberly Ann Beck Co-Trustee and TJA Trust; tract in the Elizabeth Mitchell survey
Ricardo Chavarria to Oscar S Medina Marchante and laura Medina; tract in the Elizabeth Mitchell survey
Eldon Ford and Tony Ford AIF to Joshua Blake Boatman and Lauren Tye Boatman; tract in the WM H Moses survey
Melissa Beezley Harris and Rebecca Beezley Wix to James Devon Parmer and Pam Parmer; tract M A Bowlin survey
Chad Argenbright, Corey Argenbright and Candy Massey to Donna Argenbright; tract in the James E Hopkins survey
Corey Argenbright, Donna Argenbright and Candy Massey to Chad Argenbright; tract in the James E Hopkins survey
Chad Argenbright, Donna Argenbright and Candy Massey to Corey Argenbright; tract in the James E Hopkins survey
Linda C Blount and Ronald J Blount to Courtney Gail Allbritton and Jerry Wayne Blount; tract M A Bowlin survey
Janet Keir McAuliffe and Wayne Keith McAuliffe to Jason M Infantino and Lisa Infantino; tract in the Santiago Comarcho survey
Elmer Thompson and Maxie A Thompson to Jerry W Thompson and Ronnie Joe Thompson; tract in the WM Shaw survey
Nichol Fuentes and Oscar Fuentes to Jeremy Bennettt; tract in the George C Roberts survey
Deborah Abraham and Terry Abraham to Fatmir Cosic and Indira Cosic; tract M A Bowlin
Charlie Grantham to Morales Construction Enterprises LLC; tract in the R C Greaves survey
Opal J Evans to Frank M Torres and Janey E Torres; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
Opal J Evans to Debra D Lanham; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
Codi Reynolds to Charlotte McMullin and Marcia Mills; tract in the H D Parsons survey
Bettye G Thompson Beard and Don K Beard to Steven Derald Tolliver and Zandria Gabrielle Mims Tolliver; tract in the Henry Quirk survey
Bank Of America NA Trustee and J K Hughes Trust to Petter JJ Anderson, Robin A Brown, BSA CTX Foundation, Kyle Singer Canepa, Carolina Properies LLC, Stewart Carrell, Linda Perryman Evans, Linda Perryman Evans TUW, Williams J Fleischaker, Elizabeth C Ford, Mary Terrell Ford, John J Frishkopf, Linda Goldner, Gugenheim Asset Trust, Deborah S Lahti, Marion Morris Landers, Alexa Singer Laur, Austen John Laur, Lazy M Ranch LTD, Marcia Swesnik Lehman, Paul Mailhot-Singer, Helen Carrell Mann, Joan Mcilyar, Anne E Morris, George C Morris III, Penelope C Morris, Susan T Morris, John R Murrell, Joan Ford Pappas, Walter Lewis Perryman III, Andrea Singer Pollaxk Revocable Trust, Andrea Singer Pollack Trustee, Quagga Royalty LP, Scott & White Memorial Hospital, David Senior Trust, Senior Family Trust, Amy Singer, David P Singer Revocable Trust, David P Singer Trustee, Erik Alan Singer, Singer Family Living Trust, Jeb Senior, Marc Singer, Reid Teller Singer, Stanley H Singer Revocable Trust, Stanley H Singer Trustee, Stephen B Singer Living Trust, Stephen B Singer Trustee, Sue Singer Trustee, Timothy Goodman Singer, Singer/Simkin Family Company LLC, Hyla Swesnik, Betty Lu Williams Limited Partnership, Joel T Williams III Trustee, 2DFLY’S LLC; tract in the WM Teer survey
Doyle Wood, Margaret Wood and Michael Ray Wood Guardian to Donald Patrick Majewski, Donald Phillip Majewski and Jessica Kaye Majewski; tract in the Nacogdoches Univ survey
Anthony Santangelo and Carolyn Santangelo to Jose Rene Calidonia Gonzalez and Norma Liset Cano Pineda; tract in the Sarah H Norris survey
Madonna Clover Ewton to Scott Cooper and Lisa Cooper Skelton; tract in the A S Young survey
Alyssa Brook Hodges to Jennifer Cooper; tract in the A S Young survey
Jennifer Cooper and Lisa Katherine Cooper Skelton to Hooshang Rassaf; tract in the A S Young survey
Diane Lummus and Ron Lummus to Lummus Properties LLC; tract In the Elizabeth Melton survey
Lisa Marie Langston and Thurel Dean Langston JR to Lisa Marie Langston Co Trustee, Lisa Marie Langston Revocable Living Trust, Thurel Dean Langston JR Trustee and Thurel Dean Langston JR revocable Trust; tract in the N B Westerman survey
Margaret Ann Sargent Lozar and Mary Francis Jennings McMahon to James Scott McMahon and W D McMahon; tract in the Simon Derrick survey
North Texas Annual Conference Of The United Methodist to Gafford Chapel Church; tract in the John W Moore survey
Carol D Snyder and Diane Snyder to Carl D Snyder Trustee, Diane E Snyder Trustee and Snyder family Trust; tract M A Bowlin survey
Ronnie D Northam to Linzy Harland; tract in the James H Brown survey
Linzy Harland to Ronnie D Northam; tract in the James H Brown survey
Marriage License Application
Aaron Taylor Ball and Sydney Elizabeth Clagett
Dennis Ray Dodgin and Annelyse Marie Sallas
Garrett Quade Rhoades and Marissa Diane Randolph
Zachary Garrett Emmons and Taylor Paige Bolton
Fred Houston Fielden and April Denise Keen
Caleb James-Edward Brown and Medina Andrea Itze Juarez
Kenneth Wesley Smith and Joanna Lois Winn
William Acie Simmons II and Jeana Marie Baker
Todd Ray Parnell and Julie Ann Knight
Sebastian Gabriel Kitt and Delia Joy Baker
Tyler Cole Mitchell and Tegan Helene Landroche
Steven Scott Stelzer and Taeler Renee Duke
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting – April 20
April 17, 2023 – Susan Lanning is set to be the guest speaker at the next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting. However, if you are unable to attend due to travel distance or for whatever reason, you are invited to attend via Zoom. The time will be the same, April 20, 2023, 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada). You will need to register in advance for this meeting by clicking the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqf-iopj8iHtNdlok4fc8Ir2i8az4C9alB After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The topic of the meeting is An Introduction to the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum Time & Place: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2011, (Genealogy Research Library), 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Susan grew up in St. Louis, MO and received a BA from Northeast Missouri State University (now called Truman University). She has an MA in Museum Studies from Baylor University and has been the director of the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum since 2007. Prior to that she was the director of the Fire Museum of Texas down in Beaumont. When not working she enjoys traveling and getting together with friends and family.
Susan will give a kind of virtual tour of the American Cotton Museum and talk about its history. Whether in person or virtually, the Hopkins County Genealogical Society hope you will join for this interesting presentation!
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 4/17/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 17, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Silent Auction
Many of us are looking forward to the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Gala this Saturday, April 22. Even if you are not attending, you can still participate in the silent auction! Register online to view auction items at https://e.givesmart.com/events/tN7. From gift baskets to vacations, you are sure to find something you love. Your purchase will also contribute to health care focused projects that benefit our community through our foundation.
Digestive Issues? We can help.
At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, we offer some of the latest treatment options for patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Our highly trained team, led by gastroenterologist Dr. Umair Sohail, provides screening, diagnosis and advanced treatments for a wide range of complex digestive disorders including: colonoscopy and colon cancer screening, heartburn and reflux, abdominal pain, nausea and ulcers, bowel issues, gallstones and pancreatitis. If you would like to schedule an appointment with our CHRISTUS GI team, talk to your primary care physician about a referral.
Outpatient Therapy
When you need rehabilitation and therapy services – the more convenient, the better. Our CHRISTUS outpatient therapy department is conveniently located on the bottom floor of our Medical Plaza building at 113 Airport Rd. With a goal to return patients to normal function as quickly and safely as possible, our rehabilitation professionals provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to all ages. Our staff are specialized in skills such as orthopedic and sports rehabilitation treating injuries or following surgery, swallowing and speech disorders, balance disorders, strokes and other neurological conditions, hand therapy, pool therapy, and much more. We even have an Anti-Gravity Treadmill – an innovative technology. If you would like more information on available services, please call our team at 903.439.4053.
Upcoming Blood Drives
As a reminder, Carter Blood Care Bus will continue their rotational blood drive on the first Saturday of every month from 9am to 2pm. The bus will be located outside of our medical plaza at 113 Airport Rd. You may make an appointment on their website or just walk in. Thank you for your generosity!
Lady Cats Track & Field sending five plus a relay team to Area meet
Coach Ross Hicks and his team had a solid outing Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 11-12 at Liberty Eylau’s Harris Field for the 15-4A District meet, as Sulphur Springs sends five athletes and a relay team to the next level.
“Overall, it was a good day,” the track and field coach said Thursday morning.
One of two Lady Cats to qualify for an event at the Area meet is Jaicee Jasmer. Her efforts in the 200 M dash got her fourth place at a time of 26.92. Finishing top four allows the Sulphur Springs athlete to qualify for Area. Jasmer, however, really shined in pole vault. The sophomore’s 10’6″ winning mark made her the first of two Lady Cats to win an event at the 15-4A district championship.
Amerson Boles also moves on in pole vault, placing fourth at 9′.
The 800 M dash sees two Sulphur Springs athletes qualify for Area:
- 3rd. Abbey Williams — 2:32.97
- 4th. Laney Hurst — 2:34.81
Rainey Johnson narrowly missed out on placing coming in five seconds after Hurst in fifth.
1600 M run saw Edith Martinez come in second place, at 5:44.93 and getting eight points in the process for Sulphur Springs. The Lady Cat then went and emerged victorious in the 3200 M run, crossing the finish line with a winning mark of 12:49.61.
Dylan McKinney missed out on qualifying the 1600 in fifth and Williams got sixth in the 3200. Coach Hicks said McKinney was in the fourth the entire race but was edged out in the final steps by a Paris runner, losing out on the final qualifying spot by 0.15 seconds.
And the 4×200 M relay team of Rowan Faircloth, Trinity Jefferson, Codee Roland & Jasmer moves on to the Area round as the Lady Cat squad got fourth in the event.
Sulphur Springs athletes not previously mentioned scoring points over the two day district championship at Liberty Eylau were
- Jaden Allen, 110 M hurdles — 19.31 (5th)
- Madison Jeter, 300 M hurdles — 53.72 (6th)
- Trinity Jefferson, High Jump — 4’8″ (5th)
The first two aforementioned Lady Cats are freshman and competing at a high level at the District championship, an experience that Coach Ross Hicks believes is crucial for the development of Sulphur Springs track and field.
The relay team of Aaliyah Cheatum, Hurst, Johnson and Jolea Moore came up fifth in the 4×400 M relay crossing the line at 4:21.57. While missing out on the Area meet, Tuesday’s outing is a season best time for the Lady Cats.
In the 4x100s, Jaicee Jasmer, Jefferson, Roland, and Vanessa Wayne got 6th.
Cumulating 69.5 points, Lady Cat track and field finished fourth at the 15-4A meet.
Coach Hicks liked what he saw from his team over the two day meet held at Harris Field in Texarkana.
“Nearly all of them had a season-best here at district, so we’re peaking at the right time. And I truly think that peak will continue through Area and they’re gonna be ready to roll in Paris next week.”
Next up, the track and field coach and five of his athletes plus a relay team move on to the Area meet scheduled to be held in Paris on Thursday, Apr. 20.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Let’s Get Kids Into Gardening
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
When I was in 4th grade, Mother decided I should have a garden. She picked a spot shaded in mornings, and said, “Have at it!” Well, a fourth grader trying to get bare ground with no gloves or tools didn’t do a very good job. I did manage to plant some carrots so thick they looked like weeds. So, I pulled the weeds, which ended my early gardening efforts! Needless to say, it was MANY years later before I felt a true calling to be a gardener.
Many adults who garden would like to instill a similar desire in their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The goal is to instill a strong desire without inducing a quick burnout. Outsourcing weeding and maintenance to youngsters for your existing garden can quickly induce burnout, possibly on the first day! Rather, they need simple tasks that have a quick feeling of success.
Perhaps assigning them one to a few plants and showing them what to do. You might let them closely observe whatever you’re doing whatever with many or a row of plants before having the do the same to their assigned plants, all under your close supervision, never scolding, but correcting and encouraging. Letting the water a few plants after watching you first. Don’t forget to turn the sprinkler on them from time to time! Your objective is to make it fun rather than hard work.
Then, there’s watching you prune several plants before (gulp, choke, sweat) allowing them to do the same. Most importantly, show them how to pick vegetables. While you may see considerable pride at any of their efforts, you’ll really see pride when they pick vegetables from THEIR plants. Come fall, they may want to take some veggies to school and discuss what THEY did in THEIR garden!!!
Paris District Road Report for April 17, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 17, 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 for this construction project.
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.
The eastbound US 82 exit ramp to US 75 is temporarily closed in order for crews to make the connection of the new exit ramp to US 82 and the frontage roads. Motorists traveling eastbound on US 82 are advised to use the FM 131 / Travis Street exit (Exit 641) and follow the eastbound frontage road to access US 75.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop. Traffic on the frontage roads is asked to pay attention to the advanced warning signs and new stop signs, and approach the intersection prepared for a stop there.
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. The West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route. Mainlane traffic has been switched to the new concrete section between Lamberth Street and SH 56. The intersection of Taylor Street on the west side of FM 1417 is closed to traffic in order for crews to complete the reconstruction of this intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Taylor Street is asked to use Lamberth Street and Little Lane as a detour route. The Taylor Street closure is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.
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 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.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right-turn lanes.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 56 as crews work on the rehabilitation project to remove and replace the sidewalks and parking areas along the square. During construction, the front entrances to the buildings will be temporarily closed and customers are asked to enter from the rear entrances. Occasional road closures will be required with a detour route in place to guide motorists around the project. The detour route will guide traffic along Union Street, Thode Street, and Collinsville Street to get around the project.
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 lane closures with signals controlling traffic while crews work to upgrade 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 Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
FM 121, Grayson County: from US 377 to SH 289. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hot-mix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2729, Grayson County: from FM 697 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform edge repairs to the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 902, Grayson County: at the Wall Street intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs and pavement leveling. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 1417, Grayson County: at the SH 11 intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs and pavement leveling. 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.
SH 78, Fannin County: at the Bois d’Arc creek bridge south of FM 1629. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform bridge maintenance work on the bridge. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers 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 78, Fannin County: from FM 273 to Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers 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.
US 69, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to the Hunt 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.
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, Hopkins County: from Hunt County Line to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews perform concrete pavement repair.
I-30, Franklin County: 3 Miles West of SH 37. Crews will be clearing trees in the area for truck parking construction.
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.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews resurface the roadway and 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.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
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, perform bridge maintenance and place bonded concrete surfacing.
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.
Loop 286 at BU 271 (Clarksville Street), Lamar County: Exit ramp from southbound Loop 286 onto BU 271. Watch for temporary exit ramp closure while crews make repairs to adjacent metal beam guard fence.
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.
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 499 to I-30, from US 69 to SH 34, from O’Neal Street to US 69). The contractor has begun setting work zone signs and barricades. Milling and paving operations have begun on Business 69 from Joe Ramsey to I-30 Frontage Road. 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 and prep right of way and the reworking of the roadway and subgrade widening 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 has begun work on CR 1031 by performing prep right of way work and placing detour. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 224, Hunt County: The contractor has placed final hot mix, poured the mow strip and installed metal beam guard fence. All structural work is completed. The contractor plans to seed vegetation and perform minor cleanup at this location. The contractor has removed barricades and opened the bridge to traffic. Please be aware of this construction, the detour route and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has completed installing small signs and mailboxes and project cleanup and punch list items are underway. 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 east bound lanes of the SH 276 Bypass. The contractor plans to begin removal of parts of old Business 276. Interim striping and sign placement will begin on SH 276. Flex base work will begin on the tie-ins of the bypass and Business SH 276. 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. Some sodding work will begin soon. Stop-bar striping was added at SH 34 and FM 1903.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Rains County crews will be working seal prep patching on FM 2101 and various bridge and culvert maintenance projects throughout the county. Hunt crews are addressing potholes on SH 34 and performing overlay operations on FM 1564. Both crews are addressing potholes and roadway complaints. 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 River Board Notifies Authorities of Damages from ENGIE Solar Plant in Dike
April 14, 2023 – The Sulphur River Basin Authority issued a resolution on March 28, 2023 as a result of their findings involving the ENGIE Solar Project in Dike, Texas operated by Hopkins Energy, LLC. The board found that the state’s natural resources within the Sulphur River basin were being impacted in a dramatically negative way. Notifications of the resolution including evidence of the damages was then sent to all those involved in the project at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Sulphur River Basin Authority (SRBA) is a conservation and reclamation district and is charged with the conservation and development of the state’s natural resources inside the Sulphur River Basin which is where the Engie Solar Project in Dike is located. The SRBA purview includes the control, storage, preservation, and distribution of the state’s water for multiple beneficial uses and purposes including drainage of overflowed land and other land’s needing drainage. The SRBA works in conjunction with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) , as well as federal agency of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who have both been notified of the damaging infractions.
The SRBA found that there has been significant degradation of the floodplain and wetlands due to increased runoff onto surrounding properties as well as decreased water quality into downstream waters. The SRBA resolution dated March 28, 2023 identifies that the quality of the water in “the Basin” is posssibly currently threatened by the construction of Hopkins Solar, the development company owned by ENGIE North America, Inc., and operated by Blattner Energy, LLC.
The SRBA resolution also determined that in addition to the long-term negative impacts to water quality, permanent loss of agriculture, ranching, and timber production, contruction of the solar industrial facility has already led to a consequential decline in property values.
All parties involved in the construction, management, and oversight of the project are subject to the notification of the SRBA finding, including state and federal officials who may represent the citizens of Texas on environmental issues. Work continues on the project as the contractor seems to have increased their involvement on the project in light of these findings.
Below is a copy of the resolution from Sulphur River Basin Authority received by KSST News.
Men’s Track & Field sending eight Wildcats plus two relay teams to Area
Wildcats track & field had another solid outing on Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 11-12 at the 15-4A district championship meet.
Beginning the playoff push, Sulphur Springs came up big for 106 points and a third straight bronze finish as a squad. Not only that, but eight athletes and two relay teams move on to the second round of playoffs.
Zach Clarck moves on to the Area round as the Wildcat crossed the line at 55.68 in the 400 M dash, getting fourth place in the event and four points for his squad in the process.
Ty Bybee proved to be the first of two Sulphur Springs athletes to emerge victorious in an event at the 15-4A meet, coming up huge in the 110 M hurdles with a winning mark of 15.55 for an even 10 points.
Bybee is not the only Wildcat to move on in the event, as Jackie Knutson (16.45) and Austin Chaney (17.81) both qualify in the event, getting third and fourth, respectively.
Chaney and Bybee both qualify for Area in the 300 M hurdles as the two Wildcats came up fourth (44.94) and second (43.20).
The latter Wildcat also came up big in pole vault, getting third in the event and as a result moving on to Area.
Two relay teams move on from the district championship, both getting fourth. In the 4x100s, Riley Hammonds, Keyshaun John, Malachi Roland and CJ Williams crossed the line at 43.55 to move on to Area and getting eight points in the process.
The Wildcat team of Jaxon Haire, Jamorian Jeffrey, Skyler Lewis and Zach Clarck also came up fourth but in the 4×400 M relay, with a time of 3:43.70 for eight points and a bid to compete at Area.
Hammonds qualifies for long jump as well, getting fourth in the event at 19’3″. Sean Dial moves on to the second round of playoffs for track & field, getting a hefty silver medal in shot put with a mark of 42′ 2.5″.
Luke Caton proved to be the second and final Wildcat to emerge victorious in an event, in discus, his winning mark of 141′ 8.5″ got his squad 10 points.
Caden Spigner got an even 6′ in high jump for second place and as a result a qualifying bid.
Sulphur Springs had several athletes get points for the team but miss out on qualifying. In the 200 M dash, CJ Williams improved upon his prelim heat time for a 23.44 finish in the event, getting fifth place. Gabe Mayo in the 3200 M run crossed the line at 12.17.12 for 5th place at the district championship.
The relay team of Haire, Hammonds, Jeffrey and John narrowly missed out on moving on to Area as the Wildcats got fifth with a time of 1:33.65. Trysten Hankins got fifth as well but in long jump, with a mark of 19’2″. The final Wildcat to miss out on a bid was Jaxon Haire in triple jump, at 40′ 9″, getting fifth in the process.
Other Wildcats coming up with points in sixth place at the 15-4A meet:
- Williams, 100 M dash — 11.70, 11.56
- Lewis, 200 M dash — 23.46, 23.44
- Parker Whisenhunt, high jump — 5’8″
- Hankins, triple jump — 39′ 3.5″
Cumulating 106 points Tuesday and Wednesday, the men’s track & field team got bronze for the third straight outing.
Next up, Sulphur Springs heads to the Area meet held in Paris on Thursday, Apr. 20.
Round two for eight athletes and two relay teams from Wildcats track & field begins Thursday at 2 P.M. for running events.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Lady Cats softball hosts Senior Night Friday
Sulphur Springs hosts their final home game of the 2022-23 season at Lady Cat Park on Friday, Apr. 11 for softball’s senior night.
Coach David Carrillo’s team looks to complete the sweep of Pleasant Grove on Friday in Sulphur Springs, in doing so clinching an outright district championship.
Lady Cats softball is still perfect at 8-0 heading into Friday’s senior night contest, while the Lady Hawks come to town at 6-2.
Senior night festivities are set to begin 15 minute prior to the 6 P.M. tee off and Friday’s game will be live-streamed onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.
Most recently on Tuesday Sulphur Springs headed out to Paris for their final duel with North Lamar this season.
It went swimmingly for the Lady Cats as they bested the Pantherettes on their home field 6-0.
Crimson Bryant came just shy of a perfect game, pitching all seven innings Tuesday and allowing no hits nor runs in the 6-0 victory. She struck out 17 North Lamar batters, but walking one in the second inning killed those chances. She did hit two batters Tuesday.
In hitting, Emmerson Thompson led the way going 3 for 4, with 3 RBIs and a run. Bayler Boatman was not far behind the SS going 2 for 3 with two runs.
Gracie Adair also went 2 for 3 against North Lamar, but she crossed home once.
Three other Lady Cats got hits Tuesday in CF Jadyn Harper, Abbey Goldsmith, and P Bryant.
The 6-0 win on Tuesday, Apr. 11 pulls Sulphur Springs one game closer to another district season. They are 8-0 in district play, hosting PG Friday for Senior Night and wrap up 15-4A play on Tuesday when they head out to play Liberty Eylau.
But if Coach Carrillo’s squad wins Friday over the Lady Hawks, they clinch an outright district championship.
They are 22-4 heading into their final two district contests.
Friday’s senior night game will be broadcasted not only onto KSST 1230 AM, but also live-streamed onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
