Sulphur Springs Wildcats Track Team won Honors at Regional Track Meet
April 15, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Track team won numerous honors at the regional track meet. The Wildcats set two new school records.
The 4x100M Relay team of Kyshawn John, Deuce Timmons, Jio Ibarra, Creed Whisenhunt won the area championship and set a new school record w/at time of 41.8 seconds.
The 4x200M Relay team of Creed Whisenhunt, Jaxson Haire, Deuce Timmons, Grayson Hardy also are area champs and broke the school record with a time of one minute, 26 seconds.
Other Wildcat winners include:
Ty Bybee, the 110M Hurdle Champion with a time of 14.6 sec and the Pole Vault Champion with a height of 14.6 ft.
Creed Whisenhunt, the 100M Dash Champion with a time of 10.6 sec.
Vincent Johnson is the regional Shot Put Area Runner-Up.
Qualifying in their events for the state track meet May 1st thru 3rd are::
Deuce Timmons – 4×100, 4×200, 200M Dash
Kyshawn John – 4×100
Jio Ibarra – 4×100
Creed Whisenhunt – 4×100, 4×200, 100M Dash
Ty Bybee – 110M Hurdles, Pole Vault
Jaxson Haire – 4×200
Grayson Hardy – 4×200
Vincent Johnson – Shot Put
School Choice Debate on Wednesday
April 15, 2025 – A major school choice proposal backed by Governor Greg Abbott is set for debate on the floor of the Texas House this Wednesday, April 16. Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which advanced out of the House Public Education Committee on a 9–6 vote earlier this month, aims to establish Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) of up to $10,000 per student to help families cover private school tuition, textbooks, transportation, and other qualified expenses. Students with disabilities would be eligible for $11,500 annually, and homeschool families would receive $2,000 per child.
Lawmakers have set aside $1 billion for the 2026–27 school year, enough to fund up to 100,000 students out of the more than five million enrolled in Texas public schools. The debate on the House floor is expected to be lengthy and contentious, with some Capitol sources speculating that Democrats could stage a walkout to break quorum in a bid to block the measure.
The proposal has drawn criticism from public education advocates who argue that it would divert essential resources from public schools. Opponents also express concern that the program could exacerbate educational inequality.
As the House prepares for the upcoming debate, all eyes are on Wednesday, when a long day—and possibly night—of deliberation awaits.
Dallas Houston High Speed Rail Loses Ally and Federal Grants
April 15, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Transportation has rescinded a $63.9 million federal grant initially awarded for the proposed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston. This decision, announced on April 14, 2025, follows an agreement between the Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak to terminate the funding designated for the Amtrak Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor, previously known as the Texas Central Railway project.
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy labeled the project a “waste of taxpayer funds” and emphasized that it was originally proposed as a private venture. He stated, “If the private sector believes this project is feasible, they should carry the pre-construction work forward, rather than relying on Amtrak and the American taxpayer to bail them out.”
The high-speed rail initiative aimed to connect Dallas and Houston with a 240-mile line utilizing Japanese Shinkansen bullet train technology, promising travel times under 90 minutes. However, escalating capital cost estimates—now exceeding $40 billion—have raised concerns about the project’s financial viability.
Texas Central, the company behind the project, has not issued a statement regarding the withdrawal of federal support. Notably, Kleinheinz Capital Partners, the lead investor, expressed agreement with the decision, asserting that the project should proceed under private sector leadership.
The project’s future remains uncertain amid ongoing challenges, including land acquisition issues and legislative efforts to restrict public funding for related infrastructure modifications. Texas Central has secured only about 25% of the necessary land for the rail line and faces opposition from landowners and state lawmakers.
Shelby Park Back Open to the Public
April 14, 2025 – After a year of closure due to Operation Lone Star, Shelby Park in Eagle Pass has officially reopened to the public. The park, which had been under state control for border security purposes, was returned to the city last week. Governor Greg Abbott’s office confirmed the transition, citing improved conditions along the Texas-Mexico border as a reason for ending the state’s use of the park.
A spokesperson for the governor credited the Trump administration’s immigration policies and recent federal actions with helping secure the border, making the park’s continued use unnecessary. Operation Lone Star had utilized the location as a staging ground for law enforcement and National Guard personnel deployed to deter illegal crossings.
Local residents, many of whom have long called for the park’s reopening, welcomed the news. Shelby Park, which sits along the Rio Grande, is a popular gathering spot for families and visitors, and its closure had sparked controversy in the community over access and transparency.
City officials say they plan to resume normal park operations immediately, with efforts underway to assess any maintenance or repairs needed after the prolonged lockdown. The reopening marks a return to normalcy for Eagle Pass residents who have waited over a year to reclaim this public space.
Texas Lottery Facing Cuts and Scrutiny for ‘Jerry Jones’ Connection
April 14, 2025 – Last week, the Texas House approved a $337 billion biennial budget that notably eliminates funding for the Texas Lottery Commission. This move, introduced by Representative Mary González, reallocates over $1 billion previously designated for the Lottery Commission and economic development initiatives.
A significant factor in this decision involves the Texas Lottery’s longstanding partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. Since 2009, the Lottery has collaborated with the Cowboys to offer branded scratch-off tickets featuring team-themed prizes, such as game tickets, merchandise, and exclusive experiences. Under the terms of this agreement, the state pays a 4% royalty on ticket sales (capped at $1.5 million annually) and a $700,000 annual licensing fee. Additionally, the Lottery allocates over $3 million for Cowboys-branded prizes and merchandise, all purchased upfront from the team. Notably, the Cowboys receive these payments regardless of whether the prizes are claimed by winners.
Critics argue that this arrangement results in the state pre-paying for promotional items, allowing the Cowboys to collect funds even if no one wins the prizes. This has raised concerns about the fairness and fiscal responsibility of such contracts, especially when the Lottery Commission’s primary mandate is to generate revenue for public education. While the Cowboys-themed games have contributed nearly $100 million to the Foundation School Fund, the structure of the partnership has come under scrutiny.
The House’s decision to defund the Lottery Commission reflects growing unease over these financial arrangements and a desire to reassess the state’s spending priorities. As budget negotiations continue, the future of the Texas Lottery and its promotional partnerships remains uncertain.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Center Hosted a Successful Bridges 90+ Banquet April 5th
April 14, 2025 – The 21st Annual Sulphur Springs Bridges 90+ Banquet was held April 5, 2025, and was a huge success! The Banquet was held in the new Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center for the first time. The exciting event began at Noon with a wonderful meal, which was blessed by KSST’s own Brother Nash. Dawna Pryor gave heart felt speech, afterwards Brother Herald Nash, and then Dawna Pryor, the Coordinator of the Senior Center, shared insights on the origin of the Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet. Entertainment for this event was provided by the talented Mr. Dale Cummings. Next, certificates were presented to special attendees age 90 or older. Lastly, Dawna Pryor introduced and thanked the volunteers and sponsors that made this special event possible. Below is KSST’s coverage of this very special, and successful banquet. Don’t miss out, give it a watch!
This is KSST’s Coverage of SSHS Lady Cats Softball Versus Pleasant Grove on April 11th
Aril 13, 2025 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats Softball game versus the Pleasant Grove Hawks. The game was played at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday, April 11th, 2025. This was the Lady Cats last home game of the season. It was Senior Night. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this exciting game!
The Problems with Pruning Tomato Plants From Master Gardener David Wall
April 13, 2025 – A recent article discussed topping/pruning pepper plants to get them to produce more fruit. Well, if it works for peppers, will it work the same for tomatoes. Unfortunately, literatures says either one will work but it’s wise to learn toward pruning much less.
Let’s start with tomato types. Determinate plants grow 3-4’, produce a single crop, and stop. Basically, it makes no sense whatsoever to top or prune determinates.
Indeterminate plants grow until a frost or freeze kills them, and they will produce fruit until death occurs. So, what, where and when should indeterminate plants be topped or pruned. First, once plants reach approximately 2’ tall, two pruning actions become necessary. First, remove all branches up to 12”, with an eventual goal of no leaves below 2’. Also, If there are any flower or starting fruit at this time, remove them so that energy can be put into growth.
Further, begin pruning all sucker branches. These are branches that come out at the base of a good limb at a 45° angle, and their growth detracts from the overall production by the plant. Sucker removal now becomes a daily or at least weekly search for any new suckers. Help your tomato plant by removing them.
Topping tomato plants usually occurs only during the last 30-45 days before a frost or freeze on plants producing medium to large fruit. Some, however, like to prune the top portions once the plants get about 4’ above the cage, hoping the action will force the plant to concentrate on fruit production. It’s a good theory, but doesn’t always help. For cherry or grape tomato plants, however, just let them grow. I’ve had such plants grow all the way down the outside of the cage, and out another couple feet, producing fruit all the way.
The Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held April 17th
April 13, 2025 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it!
Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– Geral Davis
Gerald Davis was born in 1965 in Clarksville to Loreane Reeves and Hertis Davis. He has been doing genealogy for at least 46 years. He will be speaking to us about North East Texas slaves and the history of Texas.
Gerald says his research has taken him all over Texas (Red River, Lamar, Cass, Marion, Hopkins, Fannin, Grayson, & Harrison Counties), Oklahoma, Arkansas (Hempstead, Lafayette, Sevier, Miller, & Little River Counties), Louisiana (Caddo, Bossier, & DeSoto Parishes), Mississippi (Adam, Wilkinson, Yazoo, Issaquena, Hinds Counties), Tennessee (Montgomery, & Davidson Counties), and Kentucky (Todd, & Christian Counties). He has family dating back as early as July 1818 in Spanish Texas, coming out of Madison County, Alabama.
Gerald is a 1984 graduate of Clarksville High School. He attended Paris Jr college in 1989. In 1992 he relocated to Ft. Worth, Tx. In January of 2011 he moved back to North East Texas (Clarksville). Since 2017 he has been living in Lamar County and often fills in when needed at the Lamar County Genealogical Society library.You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 17, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Paris District Road Report for Week of April 14, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting April 14, 2025. 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.
Safety Message: Move Over or Slow Down
While millions of Texans commute to work on highways every week, they pass inches away from the worksites for thousands of law enforcement personnel, first responders and road maintenance crews. Unfortunately, many of them are killed in crashes every year on the job, which is why TxDOT is calling on Texas drivers to keep roadside workers safe by remembering to “Move Over or Slow Down.”
The state’s Move Over or Slow Down law requires drivers to move over—putting a lane between them and roadside workers—or reduce their speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when passing law enforcement, tow trucks, utility vehicles, emergency responders and TxDOT vehicles stopped with activated overhead lights on the side of the road.
Changes to the law went into effect on Sept. 1, 2023, and impose heftier penalties for violations, including fines of up to $1,250 for a first offense. Stricter penalties for drivers who cause serious injuries by failing to follow these rules now include possible jail time and a fine of up to $4,000.
Every year, law enforcement officers, tow truck drivers and other roadside workers do essential work protecting and maintaining our roads, but some are hit, injured or killed while serving our community. TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart. public awareness campaign asks all drivers to respect these workers who are vital to keeping our roads clear and safe.
The Move Over or Slow Down law requires drivers to:
- Be on alert and pay attention when approaching roadside law enforcement, emergency vehicles, tow trucks, utility vehicles and TxDOT vehicles with flashing lights on.
- When possible, move out of the lane closest to these vehicles.
- Slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit if safely switching lanes is not possible or the road doesn’t offer multiple lanes.
- Reduce speed to 5 mph on roadways with posted speed limits of 25 mph or less.
The state’s Move Over or Slow Down law was first passed in 2003 and applied to law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services vehicles. The Texas Legislature has since extended the law’s protections to include TxDOT vehicles, tow trucks and utility service vehicles.
Be Safe. Drive Smart. is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel to help end the streak of daily deaths. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
Grayson County:
US 75, from the Collin County Line to FM 902. Construction on this project is expected to begin on May 5, 2025. This project will widen the US 75 mainlanes from the Collin County Line to FM 902 to six lanes. The project will also reconstruct the bridge at County Line Road and construct new u-turn bridges in Van Alstyne near Simmons Loop and in Howe south of Hall Cemetery Road. This project will convert the frontage roads from two-way operation to one-way operation. Two lanes on the US 75 main lanes will remain open in each direction during the daytime hours with occasional further lane closures during the nighttime period. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads during construction.
US 75, from SH 91 (Texoma Parkway) to US 82. This project will rebuild the US 75 mainlanes from SH 91 to US 82 as well as reconstruct the entrance and exit ramps on US 75. The project will also reconstruct bridges at Taylor Street, Lamberth Street and the US 75 main lanes over US 82 and reconstruct the frontage road intersection at SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project. Two lanes on the US 75 main lanes will remain open in each direction during the daytime hours with occasional further lane closures during the nighttime period. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads during construction.
The southbound frontage road from Taylor Street to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway) will be reduced to one lane to allow for construction of the new intersection. An all-way stop will be in place at the southbound US 75 frontage road intersection with SH 91 (Texoma Parkway) to control traffic. Westbound SH 91 traffic is reduced to one lane and will be required to stop at the southbound US 75 intersection.
US 75, from US 82 to North Loy Lake Road. This project will rebuild and widen the US 75 mainlanes from four lanes to six lanes as well as reconstruct the entrance and exit ramps on US 75. The project will also reconstruct bridges at FM 691, Iron Ore Creek and Spur 503, and add U-turn bridges at Loy Lake Road in Sherman and Spur 503 in Denison. A reduced speed limit of 65 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the mainlanes of US 75 as well as frontage road lane closures within the project.
Beginning on April 23rd around 9:00 pm, the northbound main lanes just south of FM 691 will be closed. Northbound traffic will be required to exit at FM 691 (Exit 65) and take the frontage road to Eastbound Katy Memorial Expressway. Drivers wishing to continue Northbound on US 75 will follow the detour which directs traffic to the U-turn at Spur 503 to head westbound on the Katy Memorial Expressway frontage road, which will guide them back toward US 75. They will then re-enter US 75 at the next available entrance ramp. The closure is necessary to remove an overhead sign bridge. Police will be monitoring traffic at both the northbound and southbound frontage road intersections with FM 691. All lanes are expected to be reopened to traffic by 5:00 am on April 24th.
Westbound Spur 503 is closed to traffic near US 75 as the overpass to southbound US 75 has been removed to allow for construction of the new overpass. During this closure traffic on westbound Spur 503 will be required to detour onto the frontage road at the temporary exit ramp west of Theresa Drive and continue along the frontage road to the Loy Lake Road intersection where traffic can make the U-turn to continue south on the US 75 frontage road to the entrance ramp before the FM 691 intersection.
The U-turn lanes for the US 75 frontage roads at FM 691 are closed to traffic to allow crews to work on constructing the middle portion of the new US 75 bridge over FM 691. During this closure traffic wishing to make a U-turn at the intersection is asked to turn left onto FM 691 and make another left at the next signal light.
The exit ramp from northbound US 75 to North Loy Lake Road in Denison is closed permanently. Travelers who wish to access North Loy Lake Road from northbound US 75 will detour up to Crawford Street, make a U-turn at the Crawford Street intersection, and head south on the frontage road to reach North Loy Lake Road.
The westbound Spur 503 ramp to northbound US 75 is closed to traffic. A temporary detour is in place to divert this traffic onto the frontage road. Traffic will exit Spur 503 onto the frontage road using the new detour, continue along the Spur 503 frontage road which runs into the US 75 frontage road to the Loy Lake Road intersection. Traffic can continue along the frontage road through Loy Lake Road and then take the next entrance ramp to northbound US 75.
US 75, from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set on the mainlanes for this construction project. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional lane closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on completing the remaining work on this project. Watch for occasional lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91.
Southbound US 75 near Washington Street will be reduced to one lane on Friday night, April 25th starting at 7:00 pm in order to perform bridge repairs. The lane closures are expected to last thru Sunday afternoon, April 27th. Traffic is advised to expect delays on southbound US 75 during this weekend period and is encouraged to seek alternate routes.
US 75, at the US 82 intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures for the frontage roads on the northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street, as well as on the eastbound and westbound US 82 frontage road lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on completing the remaining work at the intersection.
SH 289, in Dorchester at the FM 902 intersection. This project will widen SH 289 on each side of the roadway to allow for the addition of a center left-turn lane. This project will also install traffic signals at this intersection. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures on the northbound and southbound SH 289 main lanes as well as on FM 902. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 5, in Van Alstyne from Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 5 as crews work to install a shared use bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail will follow along SH 5 from the existing trail at Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue, then along Tolson Avenue, then along Main Street where it will connect with Van Alstyne Parkway. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 121, from Main Street in Van Alstyne to SH 160. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, from the SH 91 to the Fannin County. Watch for daytime lane closures on the US 82 eastbound and westbound main lanes as crews work to perform pavement repairs and then a pavement overlay on the surface. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours.
US 75 debris pickup, from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
FM 1417, from FM 691 to FM 120. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform a level up on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 91, from Martin Luther King Street to the Oklahoma State Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform a level up on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 56, from SH 289 to FM 901. 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.
US 377, from US 82 to the Denton County Line. 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 1417, from SH 11 to US 75. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs at the Post Oak Creek bridge. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Fannin County:
Bonham State Park, Park Road 24. Park Road 24 in the Bonham State Park will have daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the main road, camping spots and parking lots within the park. Detour routes will be present during construction to allow for the flow of traffic.
FM 1553 at Freeman Creek. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 68, at the North Sulphur River bridge. FM 68 at the North Sulphur River bridge is closed to through traffic as crews work on and replacing the bridge structure and roadway approaches. During the closure, traffic is asked to use SH 34, SH 11, and SH 78 as the detour route.
FM 2645, from FM 898 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 is closed to thru traffic while crews perform bridge repairs. All traffic will be required to take the exit for US 69 and then will be able to take the next entrance ramp back onto SH 121. A temporary signal is in place to control traffic on SH 121 and US 69 during this closure. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek. CR 1202 at Tributary of Brushy Creek has an onsite detour in place to allow for replacement of the bridge. Traffic is asked to approach the detour shift slowly and drive an appropriate speed through the work zone while crews replace the bridge structure.
FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, from FM 64 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform a level up on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121, from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for mobile lane closures as maintenance crews perform a sweeping operation to remove loose material from the roadway. Motorists should expect delays from the mobile operation in 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.
Hopkins County: SH 19, from I-30 to Rains County Line. Watch for crews performing road widening operations. Expect slower moving traffic.
Hopkins County: IH 30, from SH 154 to Hunt County Line. Watch for crews performing concrete pavement repair during nighttime operation. Expect slower moving traffic at night.
Hopkins County: IH 30 at Bill Bradford. Watch for crews performing repairs to concrete bridge rail. Expect slower moving traffic.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
Lamar County:
Loop 286, from FM 1497 around the north loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 1497, from FM 1184 to FM 3426. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures
US 82 / Lamar Avenue, from 33rd street to 42nd street in Paris. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures in the nighttime hours while crews improve signals, install a raised center median, and resurface the roadway.
BU 271 B, from 18th Street SE to 34th Street SE . Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk on the north and south sides of the roadway.
SH 19/24, Lamar & Delta Counties: from LP 286 intersection to SH 19 . Watch for temporary lane closures and lane shifts while crews resurface the roadway, perform bridge rail upgrades, and bridge maintenance.
US 271, Lamar & Red River Counties: from FM 196 North to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder closures and trucks entering and exiting the highway as crews remove tree and brush from within right of way.
US 82, Lamar & Red River Counties: from State Loop 286 in Paris to Bowie County Line in Red River County. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures.
Delta County:
SH 24, at Doctor’s Creek. Watch for temporary shoulder closures and trucks entering and exiting the highway as crews perform bridge maintenance on the northbound structure.
SH 154, from SH 19 to BU 24. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures.
Red River County:
FM 2120, from FM 2573 to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 1487, from FM 910 to FM 412. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Northeast Texas Trail, Clarksville, Texas. Watch for trucks and equipment entering and exiting streets and highways while crews construct the off-system trail.
Northeast Texas Trail, from BU 82J to Annona East City Limits. Watch for trucks and equipment entering and exiting streets and highways while crews construct the off-system trail.
BU 82 J at East Langford Creek. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews perform bridge maintenance operations.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Hunt County:
SH 11, from FM 2655 to SH 24. This project will add shoulders and replace drainage structures. The contractor has set barricades and is currently widening shoulders and performing ditch work. Contractor prepared for hotmix (various locations) and removed traffic barrier at bridge. Hotmix was laid on shoulders, intersections and driveways. Concrete footings poured and culverts were prepped. Next week will be more excavation an embankment worl along with striping operations. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 1563, from SH 50 to SH 2655: This is a 2.7-mile rehabilitation project that will widen the existing roadway. The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. Contractor is currently finishing 2nd seal coat on the first mile and has begun temporary striping. New guard rail placement is completed and work on mow strip is ongoing. Back fill and slope completed near bridge structure. Fog seal work on the 1st mile has been completed. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2642, from FM 35 to SH 66: The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. The contractor is grading riprap, forming inlets and cleaning and patching cross culverts The contractor will also be addressing sidewalk near the DGNO RR crossing and placing asphalt for PH 1B traffic switch. Traffic switch has been completed and milling of existing roadway is underway on FM 35. Please slow down and be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 512, From SH 34 to FM 118. The contractor has placed barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor has begun repair work on base and subgrade failures. The contractor has completed the 2nd section of reclaiming and placing a second lift of flex base down station. Prime coat, construction on culverts and grading of ditches will be scheduled for next week. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 intersection improvements from Monte Stratton to FM 1903. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has been working on placing embankment for wire walls at FM 1903 and FM 1570 and poured the cap abutment at FM 1570. and poured the back wall at FM 1570. The contractor will be setting panels under nightly lane closures. Steel tying is ongoing on the project. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area
I-30 Improvements from CR2511 to FM 36. The contractor will be moving barrier during nighttime lane closures and milling shoulders and adding temp paving. Contractor has ongoing box culvert work near FM 1565 plans to restore the frontage road pavement during this time. Grading work on the eastbound main lanes and westbound frontage roads will be ongoing. Temporary walls are being installed and dirt work with detours are ongoing throughout the project. Contractor will be pumping water and drying material throughout project.
Hunt and Rains Counties Hunt County and Rains maintenance crews will be performing pothole and sign repair work throughout Hunt and Rains County.
Hunt and Rains County maintenance sections will be working on mailboxes, potholes and signage. Crews will begin overlay work on SH 66 from Caddo Mills to Greenville. Overlay work will also be ongoing on US 69 from Celest to Greenville in various locations. Overlay work began on FM 272 from SH 69 to FM 816. Vegetative spot spraying will be ongoing throughout the county.
Rains maintenance section will be working on potholes. Work near FM 1565 and SH 276 to address bridge settlement is underway Seal coat prep work will begin on FM 513 south of IH 30 Vegetative spot spraying will be ongoing throughout the county. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
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