State Steer And Heifer Validation Pre-Orders Due March 31, 2023 At Noon. By Mario Villarino
The mission of the youth livestock validation program is to promote a positive youth development environment focused on ensuring rules for livestock exhibition are being followed under the supervision of County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers. This helps to foster integrity, virtues, and values of youth and families.
The purpose of validation is to encourage positive relationships with County Extension Agents, Agricultural Science Teachers and local stakeholders, create a level playing field for youth livestock projects, maximize youth experience and life skill development, and facilitate youth engagement with livestock projects.
Validation allows youth to build on life skills such as responsibility, respect, teamwork and communication. By participating in the livestock project, youth exhibitors learn daily care, nutrition, reproduction, and production practices specific to livestock projects.
For the 2023-2024 steer and heifer state validation year an eartag will be needed to be pre-ordered. All tags are $25 each (not refundable). Youth participating in the steer and heifer project most contact their FFA advisor or the Texas Agrilife Extension (for 4-H members) to place eartag orders, and pay for them before March 31, 2023 at noon. For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected],
Paris District Road Report for March 20, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 20, 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 Washington 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 Washington Street is asked to use Taylor Street and Little Lane as a detour route. The Washington Street closure is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park, Grayson County. Work on the rehabilitation project on Park Road 20 and the side roads within Eisenhower State Park is expected to begin on April 3. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers perform base repairs on the roadway and then overlay the roadway with a hotmix surface.
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. The contractor will work on one side at a time, with work beginning on the north side initially. 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 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.
US 75 frontage roads, Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 1417. 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.
FM 121, Grayson County: 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.
SH 56, Grayson County: from the Fannin County line to Sherman. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform spot milling on the roadway to remove rough spots. 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 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 2645, Fannin County: from FM 1753 to FM 898. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2029, Fannin County: from FM 1396 to FM 273. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2554, Fannin County: from FM 273 to CR 2125. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge 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.
FM 1536, Hopkins County: from SH 19 to FM 71. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews place pavement markings on the roadway.
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 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
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 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.
FM 411, FM 1159, FM 1699, FM 2283, US 82 and US 37, Red River County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
FM 1499, FM 906, FM 2820, FM 79, FM 1510, US 271 North, and FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
US 82, Lamar County: at the FM 1502 intersection. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic/lane shifts as crews widen the roadway to install a left-turn lane and improve drainage structures.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 2649, Hunt County (From IH30 to FM 1567): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. Contractor plans to begin culvert and prep right of way work soon. 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 soon. 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. Contractor plans to seed and perform minor cleanup at this location. Contractor has removed barricades and opened bridge to traffic. Please be aware of this construction, detour route and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor worked on installing small signs and mailboxes and began project and stockpile clean up. The contractor is planning to form three driveways and install some delineation on the project cross culverts. 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. Contractor plans to begin removal of parts of old Business 276. Flexbase work will begin on the tie ins of the bypass and existing 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 completed long line striping and placed reflective pavement markings at FM 1570 and FM 1903 intersections. Some embankment work will begin soon and repair to transitions along pavement joints are being worked on. The signal poles are on hold until April due to supply chain issues.
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 the removal of a turnaround at SH 24. 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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17th Annual Lights of Life Gala Sponsor Circle-E
Circle E Western Wear and the Eddins family characterize the feel of Hopkins County. From hats and boots to the latest styles for men, women and children, they not only outfit the locals, but folks across the world. And they are helping the Hopkins Health Care Foundation fund the latest technology and offerings for local health care by sponsoring the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala at the Pearl and Ponies $5,000 level.
Horton Classic Car Museum Auctions Off Classic Cars
March 17, 2023- The Horton Classic Car Museum has closed its doors in Nocona TX. The collection of vehicles within the museum are to be up for bid in the Mecum Auction in Houston on April 13 through 15.
The vehicles were recently posted on the Mecum website, and the popular museum closed on Feb. 22.
Pete Horton, who died in Aug. of 2022, built the museum and opened it in 2012 to showcase the more than 125 museum-quality classic cars he collected throughout his lifetime. The collection includes vehicles such as a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Convertible, a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback, and an exemplary 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible, as well as Horton’s extensive Corvette collection.
More information on the vehicles can be found here: Mecum Auction House Horton Classic Car Museum Collection
Over 40 Thousand Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled
March 17, 2023- Sunbeam Queen Sized heated Blankets have been recalled over a fire and burn hazard. These blankets were sold by Amazon and small independent nationwide stores from September 2022 through January 2023. The recalled Blankets have the model number 32810027 printed onto the wash label. The blankets were also sold with controllers that are detachable and come in several colors such as: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet.
Star Elite stated that there has been 13 reports of the blankets overheating, however there has been no injuries reported.
People who bought the blankets can receive a refund from Star Elite by completing an online recall registration form. The refund requires that the user send a photo of the destroyed blanket. To destroy it, owners should cut the power cord at the plug and mark the wash label with an “X” in permanent marker.
For more information, call Star Elite at 877-383-6399, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
For more information on the recall click here: Sunbeam Heated Blanket Recall
Lady Cats Soccer Wins First District Championship in Program History
Coach Adriana Brena and Lady Cats soccer have won their first district championship in program history.
Sulphur Springs did so going a perfect 8-0 over the course of 15-4A play. They wrapped up their district season Tuesday, in Paris at North Lamar.
The Lady Cats once again won big over the Pantherettes, this time 10-1.
Sweeping North Lamar with their Tuesday win in Paris, Sulphur Springs soundly beat North Lamar in their two games, by a combined margin of 18-2, or a 9:1 advantage in scoring.
Such a devastating differential in goals is emblematic of the Lady Cats’ season.
Over their eight district games, Coach Brena’s squad outscored their opponents 49-5.
At almost 10:1, Sulphur Springs not only won big over their foes but suffocated them on defense. Surrendering just five goals over eight games, on average, the Lady Cats gave up just over half a goal per game. Their offense averaged just over six goals/game.
All eight Lady Cats district games:
- Friday, Feb. 3 — vs. Pleasant Grove, 3-1
- Tuesday, Feb. 7 — @ Paris, 6-1
- Tuesday, Feb. 14 — vs. Pittsburg, 9-0
- Friday, Feb. 17 — vs. NL, 8-1
- Tuesday, Feb. 28 — @ PG, 3-1
- Friday, Mar. 3 — vs. Paris, 4-0
- Friday, Mar. 10 — @ PITT, 6-0
- and Tuesday @ North Lamar
Capping off a perfect district season, Lady Cats soccer went 8-0 over 15-4A play, securing the first district championship in program history.
They have plenty of time to celebrate their district title as they may play a warm-up game at the beginning of next week.
Coach Adriana Brena said in an interview with KSST Radio Monday morning that she anticipates her squad playing a warm-up contest in Anna on Monday, Mar. 20. Whether or not that game is played, the Lady Cats coach said the opening round playoff game for the team is set to be played Thursday, Mar. 23.
Lady Cats soccer plays Tyler Chapel Hill in their Bi-District match-up at Lindale Eagles Stadium.
That game is set to kick off next Thursday at 5 P.M.
Sulphur Springs heads into the playoffs sporting a stellar 16-5 record, having now won eight straight. They last fell in a game to Celina at the end of January.
But congratulations to the women’s soccer program for securing their first district championship in program history, who are all too ready to return to the postseason at the end of next week.
Editor’s Note: Wildcats soccer follows up the Lady Cats at Lindale Eagles Stadium on Thursday, Mar. 23. The men’s team is scheduled to kick off at 7 P.M. in the playoff double-header.
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.
CraversTX Community Garden Spring Break Activities Final Day Today
The CraversTX Community Garden is back for the final day of Spring Break activites for 2023.
Lunch will be extra special today, as it is provided by Sulphur Springs own Plain and Fancy.
Grab a jacket and head on down to 420 W Park St in Sulphur Springs.
Forgery At Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut, Customers Should Call Immediately
March 17, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police Department responded to a report of forgery at Pizza Hut on Mockingbird Ln. The caller had advised the police that an employee had been adding tips to customer’s orders without their knowledge.
The Area Supervisor has made the following statement via Facebook which urges anyone needing assistance can reach out via the number below:
“Good evening folks, my name is Stuart and I’m the Area Supervisor for the Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut. Once we received a complaint, we investigated it, and the employee in question has been terminated. She was only employed with us for 4 days, and if you have any questions, please call the store @ 903-438-2500. Thank you for your time.”
It has also been reported that the dates that the suspect employee worked are: March 9th, 10th, 12th, and the 13th, working during evening shifts, except for Sunday March 12th working a lunch shift from 11am-2pm. The investigation continues to determine if more dates were involved.
KSST News reached out to the local store and was not provided with any additional information. It is not known at this time how the fraud was committed or if the forgery involved included credit card or cash purchases. In-store dining or pizza delivery was not clarified as well. Anyone with any purchase from the Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut during the days and times in question should immediately call 903-438-2500 for clarification of their purchase.
Ford Recalls 1.5 Million Cars And Trucks
March 17, 2023- Ford has announced that roughly 1.5 million cars and trucks within the U.S. are to be recalled. Two separate recall notices have been issued, the largest recall notice being for the 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and the Lincoln MKX midsize cars. Documents of the recall details stated a problem with the brake hoses rupturing. This could increase brake pedal travel and make stopping distances longer.
Ford has stated they are aware of one crash currently resulting from the problem, however they did not mention if there were any injuries caused by the fault. The estimated number of cars to be recalled is roughly 1.3 million cars as a result of the problem and owners of the vehicles will be notified April 17 via letter. Owners will receive a second letter telling them that a replacement part is available to make the fix.
Hoses will be replaced by dealers as necessary.
The second recall will be affecting 220,000 F-150 trucks of the 2021 year model. The recall details state that the window wiper arms can break and lead to a increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the arms as needed and owners of the trucks will be notified March 27th.
If your unsure if your car or truck is part of the recall click here: Ford Recall Support
Copper Thief Hits City Building
March 17, 2023 – Steven Derek Hanson was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on March 16 after he was found pushing a dolly loaded with stolen copper. The East Middle Street location Hanson broke into is owned by the City of Sulphur Springs. His attempt at theft was thwarted by Police around 8AM.
Police arrested Hanson and turned him over to Hopkins County Deputies. He transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. He was read his Miranda rights, and reportedly confessed to breaking into the facility, and attempting to steal the copper.
30 year-old Hanson lists himself as unemployed. At the time of his arrest, he was on probation.
This is not the first time Steven Derek Hanson has been in Hopkins County Jail. In March of 2022 he was arrested for burglary of a building. At that time he was also facing drug related charges.
In September of 2021, Hanson was stopped by Sulphur Springs Police. Methamphetamine, syringes and a scale were found during a probable cause search.
Hanson was also arrested in 2015 on possession of a controlled substance. He reportedly violated his parole at that time.
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.
