CHRISTUS Announces New Year’s Clinic Hours
By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Happy New Year!
We at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas and pray that you will be celebrating the New Year in good health. We feel fortunate to be able to extend the healing Ministry of Jesus Christ through our work taking care of our wonderful community. From our family to yours, Happy New Year!
New Gastroenterology Physician
CHRISTUS proudly announces the addition of Umair Sohail, M.D., to our Gastroenterology team in Sulphur Springs. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity medicine.
Dr. Sohail will be seeing patients at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic located at 107 Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sohail, please ask your provider for a referral.
New Year’s Holiday Clinic Hours
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care in Sulphur Springs will be closed on Friday, December 30, New Year’s Eve, December 31, and New Year’s Day, January 1, 2023. However, the Urgent Care clinic will resume regular hours on January 2, 2023.
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Primary care and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic specialty clinics will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023.
For non-emergencies, CHRISTUS Virtual Care on Demand is an available option. It is a service available to patients over the age of five and providers are available 7 a.m.-11 p.m. every day and on holidays. To schedule CHRISTUS On Demand Care visit christushealth.org/virtual-medicine or go to your MyCHRISTUS account (formerly known as “MyChart”) and click on virtual visit or On Demand Care.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Firefighters Battle Jonas Street Blaze Christmas Day
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County firefighters battled a Jonas Street blaze Christmas Day. No one was injured in the fire, but the attic and roof of the home were damaged. Aside from the area of origin, most of the contents in the living area of the home were untouched by the fire, but the structure did sustain smoke and water damage.
Sulphur Springs firefighters were dispatched at 11:35 a.m. Dec. 25, 2022 to the Jonas Street house fire. Hopkins County firefighters responded with mutual aid and, after arriving at 11:40 a.m. and assessing the situation, off-duty firefighters from another shift at SSFD were called in to assist as well. Firefighters had the fire out by 1:02 p.m. but remained on scene until 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, making sure there were no remaining smoldering embers in the walls or other parts of the structure which could easily rekindle, according to fire reports.
Sulphur Springs Assistant Fire Marshal Aaron Kager said the fire is accidental in nature.
The female resident had reportedly been cooking on the stove on Christmas Day and left for a short time, while her husband remained at home. The woman believed she’d turned the burner off. A pan on the burner on the kitchen stove caught on fire, spread through the vent hood above the stove into the attic, then continued burning across the entirety of the attic. The house began filling with smoke. The husband discovered a pan on fire on the stove and attempted to move it and extinguish the fire in the sink. Unfortunately, the fire had already spread into the attic, far beyond what one person could extinguish, fire officials reported.
The male resident was able to get out of the house without injury. Emergency services were called to he Jonas Street blaze. The woman arrived home. Although the attic and roof were destroyed, and there was smoke and water damage from the firefight throughout the home, firefighters said most of the contents of the living quarters below were untouched by the fire itself. The residents were even able to get some of their Christmas presents out. The couple reportedly relocated to a local hotel at least temporarily until other arrangements could be made.
Tuesday Following Christmas Brings Three Teams in Action
Tuesday, Dec. 27 is another busy one, as three teams play in contents. First up is Lady Cats soccer, playing in Gainesville.
Coach Brena and her squad are looking to build upon their impressive outing in their home invitational tournament, where Sulphur Springs took home the gold.
The Lady Cats outscored their four opponents in the home scrimmage tournament by a combined margin of 15-1.
They look to keep the good times rolling on Tuesday, Dec. 27 when they travel just shy of the Red River to take on Gainesville. That game kicks off on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 12:30 P.M.
On Friday Lady Cats soccer returns home to host Henderson at 7:15 P.M. That game at Gerald Prim Stadium later this week is the regular season opener for women’s soccer.
Wildcat soccer also plays in Gainesville on Tuesday, playing later this evening at 7:15 P.M.
Coach Alexi Upton and his team look to get back in the win column after a couple of close losses to very talented teams.
Sulphur Springs is 2-4 heading into their final scrimmage game of the preseason.
They look to end the preseason on the right foot as they head to Gainesville for their final pre-season scrimmage. That game kicks off on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 7:15 P.M.
Just like the Lady Cats, men’s soccer returns home Friday, hosting Kaufman at 7:15 P.M. And again just like women’s soccer, that game at the Prim is the regular season opener.
While not the last team in action on Tuesday, Dec. 27, men’s basketball has a busy few days ahead of them as they participate in Allen’s In-n-Out Holiday Invitational.
Their tournament following Christmas is played in Allen, in the DFW metroplex, but spans across three campuses: Allen HS, Lowery Freshman Center, and Ereckson MS.
Coach Brandon Shaver and his team play one game on Tuesday, with two more to come on Wednesday.
Sulphur Springs plays Tyler Legacy in their tournament opener on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
The Wildcats are 15-4 heading to the DFW metroplex, coming off a solid showing at home versus Bullard. Men’s basketball hit 14 shots from downtown as Wildcat basketball won handedly 76-59.
They hope for similar results on Tuesday, Dec. 27 when they take on Tyler Legacy at Allen HS at 6:30 P.M.
That game takes place in the Auxiliary Gym found within the high school.
If Sulphur Springs wins Tuesday night, they play Wednesday morning (Dec. 28) again in the Auxiliary Gym at 11 A.M. If Coach Shaver’s squad falls Tuesday night, they then would play at 2 P.M. on Wednesday, but at Lowery Freshman Center.
The silver bracket (which Sulphur Springs plays in) can be found here.
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.
Jefferson Street Traffic Stop Nets Marijuana, Pills, Arrest
A Jefferson Street traffic stop netted marijuana, pills and one arrest, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro saw a Chevrolet Colorado pass and turned on his lights to stop it for a traffic violation at 11:27 a.m. Dec. 26, 2022. As he turned around, he reported seeing a bag with what appeared to be marijuana fall in the middle of Jefferson Street.
Upon contact, the male driver claimed not to know anything about the bag in question. The passenger denied knowledge and ownership of the suspected substance as well, Castro noted in arrest reports.
SSPD Officer Sean Hoffman arrived, was advised of the bag and asked to go retrieve it. He did; it contained suspected marijuana and another bag of pills later identified as oxycodone, Castro alleged in arrest reports.
A records check showed the passenger, 43-year-old Angela Marie Childs of Sulphur Springs, to have an outstanding warrant for expired registration. She was taken into custody. A search of the vehicle yielded an open container, according to reports. Because the driver had a medical condition, officers opted to file charges on him at large, according to arrest reports.
Childs was transported to jail, where she was booked in on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge as well as the Class C warrant, according to arrest and jail reports. She remained in the county jail Tuesday morning, Dec. 27, 2022, according to Hopkins County jail records.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — Dec. 19-25, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of Dec. 19-25, 2022, included:
Arrests
- Tammy Crow, 56 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Dec. 20, 2022, on two Wood County Warrants for Stalking and Harassment. (She was released from jail Dec. 24, 2022. Bond was set at $30,000 on the stalking charge and $5,00 on the harassment charge, according to Wood County jail records, available at mywoodcounty.com)
- David Soto, 47 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Dec. 21, 2022, on a Wood County Warrant for Aggravated Assault Family Violence with Deadly Weapon. (Soto, who is also known by David Soto Barron, David Barron Soto and David Rios Baskes was released from Wood County jail on Dec. 22, 2022. Bond on the charge was set at $75,000, according to Wood County jail records, available at mywoodcounty.com)
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 123 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 9 citations and 23 warnings during this reporting period.
Johanna Hicks To Retire As Extension Agent
December 26, 2022 – When Hopkins County Commissioners Court convened for what is the last scheduled meeting of 2022, County Judge Robert Newsom announced what he called a bit of sad news: it would be Johanna Hicks’ last regular Extension activity report during Commissioners Court. Hicks plans to retire at the end of January as Hopkins County’s Family and Community Health Extension Agent.
Hicks has dedicated 27 years of service to educating families and community members about consumer science, health and wellness topics. She has filled the role since Janie Crump’s retirement in 2001 as the home economics Extension Agent for Hopkins County.
Hicks also has aided with 4-H topics, served on a number of community planning, educational and service boards. She has earned recognition from her peers at the state level regularly and has even received national honors for several educational projects she’s created, facilitated, tweaked and led during her career.
Her passion, of course, has been diabetes education, due to her son’s diagnosis with diabetes at a very young age. She has offered the 5- lesson “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” course to help people with Type 2 diabetes better manage the disease with dietary and self-care management, increased physical activity and evidence-based interventions. She too offers the four-lesson “Cooking Well With Diabetes” course, a program that offers practical dietary and self-care management focusing on healthy cooking alternatives. She partnered with a diabetes educator and pharmacist to speak during certain sessions of these programs. Three others attended the course in support of a loved one with diabetes. Over the past year along, she consulted with six individuals on a one-on-one basis regarding diabetes and chronic disease management, participated in the National Diabetes Awareness Month Exhibit and provides regular information about the topic in her weekly columns, distributed by KSST and other media sources. Walk Across Texas was implemented throughout hte year as a way to encourage physical activity. Hicks estimates that the programs had a $261,242 economic impact for Hopkins County — a great savings in health, time and medical expenses.
She also trains Master Wellness Volunteers, who provide valuable community service throughout Hopkins County, especially for Extension-related functions; this year, three new individuals completed the MWV training, which requires a 40 hour volunteer commitment upon completion of training the first year and 10 hours each subsequent year. They contributed 1,431.5 hours of volunteer work in 2022, reaching 7,365 individuals. She estimates the volunteer hours would have a value of $27,200.
The MWVs and Community Health/Wellness Alliance identified a need to continue addressing childhood nutrition, physical activity and wellbeing. In the past, they’ve partnered with Sulphur Springs ISD to highlight some of these topics during summer day camp programs. Over the past summer, the partnership extended to Cumby ISD. where a summer day camp for youth in grades 1-5. This included partnership with numerous area, state and local organizations and agencies. Overall, 285 students and 25 adults participated in the summer programs
Additional programs with wide reaching activities she’s been involved with over the past year have included Better Living For Texans/family nutrition outreach programming, youth family and community health outreach topics, general family and community health programs, hosting Twogether in Texas marriage education workshops, partnering with other area Extension Agents and MWV to host the annual Christmas program each November, hosting a 3-day sewing workshop in the summer.
Hicks has served on school health advisory councils, Community Resource Coordination group, Community Chest Board, Eclipse 2024 Committee, Chamber of Commerce, School CTE Advisory Committees, been involved with planning and events at local fairs, the annual 55+ health fair, promotes 4-H enrollment and hosted workshops and events for the youth development program.
During Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting, Hicks said it has been a pure pleasure to serve as a county Extension Agent.
“Thank you for your service to Hopkins County. I do not think anyone an take your place,” Newsom said, noting that the process of seeking a new agent will soon be under way, however. “I tell people we have the best Extension Office and staff in Hopkins County.”
Steve Hudson concurred. He said previously while camping, he encountered individuals from out-of-the county. They asked him if he knew Johanna Hicks, and noted that Hicks is one of the best in the state. So, Hudson noted, she is very well thought of by her peers, and represents Hopkins County very well. Hudson said he’s known Johanna since she was Johanna Easdon, before she and Jay Hicks were married.
“You’ll always be my second favorite Extension Agent. My mom is first, of course. She would be proud of you,” said Tanner Crump, the late Janie Crump’s son.
Mario Villarino, Hopkins County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, said he has enjoyed working with and getting to known Hicks, and appreciates her very much.
A come and go retirement reception is planned Friday, Jan. 27, 2022, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Extension Office, 1200-B West Houston St. in Sulphur Springs.
Annual 55+ Health Fair Planned April 11, 2023 At The ROC
Those age 55 and older will want to be sure to mark April 11 on their calendars. That’s the day the annual 55+ Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs’ Recreational Outreach Center (The ROC), 115 Putman St.
This will follow the same format as in the past, with Hopkins County marketers getting together to host a health fair. Altogether, about 50 vendors provide tons of information about health related topics.
Among the free health screenings offered will be blood pressure and blood sugar checks. Individuals can learn about hospice, home health, pre-need counseling, durable medical equipment, deaf and hearing equipment, assisted living, Medicare and Medicaid, physical therapy and insurance information and related topics.
And to sweeten the day, each vendor is asked to bring a $25 door prize to be given away as a door prize during the health fair. Those who will be providing bags for seniors to put the goodies and information they receive in are asked to bring them on April 11 and place them on the table in the foyer for senior citizens to grab.
Tables are free for vendors, but those planning to set up a table or booth are asked to contact Karon Weatherman at 903-243-3255 to reserve their space. All provided tables will be round, unless the marketer provides one of their own; those planning to do so are asked to let the coordinator know that as well. If an electrical outlet will be needed, that too should be relayed to the coordinator, so the table can be located next to a wall outlet.
Do Garden Vegetable Seeds Expire?
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
Seeds do expire (germination rate goes through the floor), but several factors influence “when,” and even then, that so-called expiration date is a guesstimate.
Many people mistakenly think a date written on the seed packet backside and is an expiration date. Seeds are alive and able to be stored for several years while retaining their germination viability if kept under the right conditions.
Seed storage methods are a major factor in seed life expectancy. The biggest influences are temperature and storage container. To retain viability the longest, store seeds in a refrigerator or freezer. Never, however, store tree seeds in a freezer. The seed paper packets are fine in a refrigerator, but packets should be put is a sealed contained (plastic bag or closed jar) if not refrigerated. Closed jars prevent insect, bird, or animal destruction.
Without regard to refrigeration and/or sealant, there are some generalized germination expiration dates. Seeds lasting one year include onions, parsley, spinach and parsnips, while peas, corn, okra, chives, and beans should be good for two years. Rutabagas, asparagus, carrots, turnips, and leeks should last three years, while peppers, artichokes, basil, watermelons, squash, pumpkins, and chard should be good up to four years. Finally, lettuce, celery, cucumbers, beets, brassicas, eggplant, tomatoes, and muskmelons should be good up to 5 years. Again, these are estimates.
If concerned, do a germination test like you did in HS science class. Wet a paper towel, put 10 seeds on it, roll it up and keep wet (not soaking). After several days, open the towel to see your germination rate. If germination rate is low, you can still counter this. For example, if the germination rate is 50% the expected rate, plant twice as many seeds.
Before using the seeds, let the container warm to room temperature before opening.
| Seed Type | Seed Germination Expiration Dates |
|---|---|
| Onions | 1 Year |
| Parsley | 1 Year |
| Spinach | 1 Year |
| Parsnips | 1 Year |
| Peas | 2 Years |
| Okra | 2 Years |
| Chives | 2 Years |
| Beans | 2 Years |
| Rutabagas | 3 Years |
| Asparagus | 3 Years |
| Carrots | 3 Years |
| Turnips | 3 Years |
| Leeks | 3 Years |
| Peppers | 4 Years |
| Artichokes | 4 Years |
| Basil | 4 Years |
| Watermelons | 4 Years |
| Squash | 4 Years |
| Pumpkins | 4 Years |
| Chard | 4 Years |
| Lettuce | 5 Years |
| Celery | 5 Years |
| Cucumbers | 5 Years |
| Beets | 5 Years |
| Brassicas | 5 Years |
| Eggplant | 5 Years |
| Tomatoes | 5 Years |
| Muskmelons | 5 Years |
Meal A Day Menu And Senior Citizens Center Calendar for Dec. 26-30, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Dec. 26-30, 2022 includes:
- MONDAY, Dec. 26 — Smothered Beef Patties, Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll
- TUESDAY, Dec. 27 — Ham & Broccoli Quiche, Hashbrowns, Fruit Salad and a Biscuit
- WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28 — Beef Goolash, Baked Beans and Broccoli
- THURSDAY, Dec. 29 — King Ranch Chicken Casserole, Black Beans & Corn Salad
- FRIDAY, Dec. 30 — Rope Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, Sauerkraut and Cornbread
Meal-A-Day program coordinators noted that the Dec. 23, 2022 meal which included a special dessert of New York cheesecake and the stocking full of apples, oranges, and candy (delivered Wednesday) to program recipients who received meals at their homes were sponsored by Hopkins Energy, a solar project of Engie. The coordinators offer thanks to the business for sponsoring the Christmas dinner on Friday.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
Paris District Road Report for December 26, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 26, 2022. 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 southbound lanes for SH 91 have been reopened to traffic at the US 75 underpass. These lanes will be closed to through traffic again on January 3, 2023, in order for crews to complete the bridge work at this location. Motorists traveling southbound on SH 91 will be detoured along the northbound US 75 frontage road to Taylor Street where they will make a left on Taylor Street and another left on the southbound frontage road.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop condition. 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 Lamberth Street intersection on the west side of FM 1417 has been reopened to through traffic. The intersection of Washington Street on the west side of FM 1417 is scheduled to be closed to traffic on Jan. 4, 2023, 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.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Work is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2023, on the safety improvement project to lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right turn lanes. Motorists should expect occasional daytime lane closures while crews perform the work to widen the roadway.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Work is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2023, 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.
Roland Road at the South Branch of Big Mineral Creek is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches. During the closure, traffic is requested to use either US 377 or County Line Road as a detour.
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: in Whitesboro from Randy Street to Walnut Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to construct sidewalks and curb ramps. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
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.
FM 1753, Grayson County: from FM 120 to FM 1897. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and overlay the roadway.
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 daytime lane closures while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
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 69, Grayson County: from SH 56 to SH 11. 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 120, Grayson County: from US 69 to Carpenter’s Bluff Road. 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.
US 75, Grayson County: in Sherman from Loy Lake Road to US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne from SH 5 to Main Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
SH 56, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling and blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
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 flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers build the new SH 34 bridge over the future Lake Ralph Hall as well as the approaches to the bridge.
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 County Road 3330 to SH 34
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 closures while crews resurface the roadway.
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, make crossover closures, and place bonded concrete surfacing.
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.
CR 3440, Delta County: at Jennings Creek. Watch for road closure while crews replace the existing bridge.
CR 15100, Lamar County: at a Branch of Cuthand Creek. Be aware that the road is closed while crews replace the existing bridge.
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.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
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 bridge. The contractor has removed the existing CR 2132 bridge. The proposed drill shafts, abutments and west bridge deck have been constructed. The bridge deck curing is in progress and the contractor is waiting to start the roadway flex base. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 224, Hunt County: The contractor has placed barricades and warning signs along with the detour route. Beams have been set and the contractor has begun pouring the bridge deck. The contractor worked on removing access road and rebuilding slopes the first part of the week. No work on project the rest of the week due holidays. Work will resume next week, weather permitting, with road work beginning after the holidays. 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 laying profile tracks and RPMs and placing the final safety end treatments on the driveway culverts. The contractor performed hand work on the SH 19 intersection. The contractor is cleaning up the area and working on signage items. 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 will be milling and overlaying the SH 276 and SH 34 intersection soon. The contractor plans to place permanent stripe on SH 34 after the milling operation is complete along with signal and signing work. Work has begun on the project sidewalks. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 38 & I-30 Bridges: The contractor has completed all repairs on the west bound side of I-30, including mow strip, cement stabilized backfill, asphalt rubber joint sealant, and header expansion joint sealant. The east bound side of I-30 is almost complete. The eight foot cement guard rail repair was completed, and the asphalt rubber joint sealant repair has also been finished. The contractor is sealing the last header expansion joints and will finish soon.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor completed placing the B-mix on the widening at SH 34 and FM 1570. The widening was not completed. Contractor stated they could not receive more mix from the plant supplier this week.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Both crews have pretreated roadways and prepped equipment for potential winter conditions. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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