State Fair Of Texas Goat And Lamb Validation Tag Orders Due March 28, 2022
By Dr. Mario A. Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Hopkins County Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, [email protected]
Officials of major livestock shows in Texas are participating in a program supported by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas Education Agency, Department of Agricultural Education, whereby all 4-H and FFA lambs and goats exhibited at their shows will be required to be identified appropriately with an official tag, county tattoo number, a hair sample for the DNA Assay, and a nose print for all lambs. A special tag has been designed specifically for the Texas 4-H/FFA Major Show Goat and Lamb Validation Program. Some local county shows or fairs may also require market lambs and goats to be validated through the state validation program.
The purpose of validation is to determine ownership and possession of a lamb or goat project by an exhibitor or family in a specific county. 4-H and FFA projects must remain in the possession and care of the exhibitor/owner through-out the feeding period. Market lamb and goat projects cannot be validated to more than one family and cannot be validated in more than one county. Violation of this rule will result in the disqualification of exhibitor(s) and projects.
It should be noted that a “complete validation” is defined as completing all necessary forms, online upload of information, as well as a secured placement of validation tags on-site.
All livestock are required to have tags placed in their ears at the time of county-level state validation. Under no circumstances should tags be handed out for off-site tagging. Additionally, tags must remain in the ear through exhibition. Tags should not be cut out of the ear of validated livestock for any reason. In the event of medical circumstances requiring the tag be cut out, please consult a veterinarian. If a livestock validation visit is conducted, all livestock must be in compliance with a complete validation. If livestock are not in compliance with a complete validation, they may be subject to disqualification.
State Fair of Texas validation tag orders are due March 28, 2022, with your FFA advisor or the Hopkins County Extension Office (903-885-3443) for 4-H exhibitors. The cost of each validation Tag is $15 (late fee $25).
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For March 14-20, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity for the last 7 days. WPD activity for the week of March 14-20, 2022 included:
Arrests
- Jaime Walker, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on March 14, 2022, on a Franklin County warrant for False Report to a Peace Officer.
- Shayla Wright, 32 years of age, of Como, was arrested on March 14, 2022, on a Franklin County warrant for Release of Surety- Fraud Use or Possession of Identifying Information.
- Jeremy Burns, 41 years of age, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on March 14, 2022 on a Winnsboro Municipal Court warrant for Expired Registration.
- Brenda Durbin, 30 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on March 17, 2022, on a Franklin County warrant for Failure to Appear- Criminal Trespass.
- Nancy Perez, 57 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on March 18, 2022, for Driving While Intoxicated.
- Anthony Bauchanan, 24 years of age, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on March 19, 2022, on Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants for Expired Registration and Speeding.
- Janetta White, 52 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on March 19, 2022, on Wood County Warrants for Possession of Dangerous Drug, Possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 Controlled Substance and Possession of less than1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 138 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 50 citations and 41 warnings during this reporting period.
Paris Junior College Adult Education Broadens Scope of Free Services
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PJC Adult Education broadens scope, locations of free services
Getting the word out about helpful services can sometimes be difficult in rural areas, and the Adult Education and Family Literacy Program (AEL) at Paris Junior College wants everyone to know they continue to offer traditional as well as new services.
“We have free services for our community members that will help them move forward with their lives and careers,” said PJC Adult Education and Family Literacy Director Susan Sanchez. “Especially English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency (GED) classes as well as new classes to help with future employment.”
Working to empower and educate area residents, AEL has added free Workforce Development Training, Employability Skills and Career Pathways, Citizenship Preparation, online learning opportunities and scholarship opportunities. The program is available at the College’s locations in Paris, Greenville, and Sulphur Springs.
To reach more people, AEL also provides the free services at other locations including CAN Help in Sulphur Springs, The Hub in Clarksville, CitySquare in Paris, and The Hope Center in Greenville. To register or learn more about these classes contact the PJC Adult Education office at 903-782-0467 or [email protected].
ADULT EDUCATION
Gretel Waite responds to mock interview questions from Career Navigator Mike Minihan and AEL Program Director Susan Sanchez as part of a new six-session course on employability. The session is one of many free services available from the AEL program at Paris Junior College.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
March 26 Cornhole Tournament Will Help Raise Funds To Repair Kids Kingdom
If you consider yourself a cornhole pro or simply like to toss some bags in the backyard occasionally, then the Sulphur Springs Leadership Class’ cornhole tournament is for you.
Even if you don’t play cornhole, the Saturday, March 26, event will include a silent auction with dozens of great items.
The best thing is that 100 percent of the money raised will be used by the 2022 Leadership Class to restore Kids Kingdom.
The cornhole tournament will have two divisions: open (for advanced players) and social. The cost is only $50 per team, and prize money will exceed $1,000.
Two-person teams can register in advance on the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce website or registration can be done the day of the event, beginning at 11 a.m. at Backstory Brewery. The brackets will be double elimination and teams will begin play at noon.
The silent auction will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Silent auction items include Courthouse balcony seating for the Independence Day concert, a ride for up to four kids on the Hopkins County fire truck, a morning tee time for the Chamber golf tournament, hundreds of dollars on gift cards and gift baskets.
The tournament will also have a free jump house for kids.
Money from the event will be used to pay for power-washing, restaining, repainting, replacing some wood, replacing playground equipment including a handicap swing, tire swing and two slides, new dirt and mulch and installing new lighting.
For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515.
– Submitted By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, [email protected]
10 SSHS Students Advancing From Region To State SkillsUSA In 4 Career Areas
SSHS students competed in four career areas — Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Firefighting, and Robotics — at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition held recently. At least 10 SSHS students will be advancing to the State SkillsUSA Competition in Corpus Christi March 31-April 3, for their first-third (gold-bronze) place finishes. Medalists headed to state include, by career area, category and rank:
Automotive Technology
- Automotive Refinishing Technology: Cody Bowen – Ranked 1st (Gold)
- Marine Service Technology: Jesus Godina Delgado – Ranked 3rd (Bronze)
- Motorcycle Service Technology: Jessica Snyder – Ranked 1st (Gold); Cody Bowen – Ranked 2nd (Silver)
- Power Equipment Technology: Andy Soto – Ranked 2nd (Silver)
Carpentry
- Construction Tool ID: Andrew Galarza – Ranked 1st (Gold); Zachary Clark – Ranked 2nd (Silver)
Firefighting
- Firefighting: Ashtyn Bettis – Ranked 2nd (Silver); Imani Smith – Ranked 3rd (Bronze)
Robotics
- Robotics and Automation Technology: Jimmy Graham and Kobe Walker – ranked Gold
Congratulations to all of the Skills USA competitors for their achievements in these career-related competitions.
About Skills USA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel in leadership skills, technical and engineering skills, STEM, and occupationally related skills in 12 of the cluster areas. All students in Career and Technical Education programs are eligible for membership.
The organization has approximately 18,000 school chapters in 53 state and territorial associations and serves more than 400,000 members annually. More than 18,000 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA. Our members are known in their schools and communities as leaders and skilled professionals in training. In Texas, we have a membership of over 22,000 students and 1,500 advisors and administrators.
SkillsUSA serves students enrolled in career and technical education training programs in our nation’s public high schools and colleges. SkillsUSA complements technical skill training with instruction that is co-curricular and integral to CTE programs making a well- rounded worker and citizen. Founded in 1965, the organization has served more than 12.2million workers through active partnerships between employers and educators. SkillsUSA is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and state departments of education and is cited in federal legislation as an integral part of the career and technical curriculum.
The SkillsUSA Championships brings together industry and labor representatives, educators, and the public to watch students compete in leadership and hands-on skill events for a full day. The SkillsUSA Championships begin at the local level with contests in classrooms nationwide. Winners advance through district and state competition, and the best of the best make it to the national event. Students benefit no matter how they place in their contests. They test their skills, frequently make job contacts, and have a chance for recognition. District, state, and national winners receive gold, silver, and bronze medallions, scholarships, tools, and other awards. The national SkillsUSA Championships event occupies floor space equivalent to 16 football fields of space, with nearly 1,500 judges and with 6,000 competitors in 100 different events. Business and Industry contribute more than $36 million in equipment, supplies, and personnel to support the SkillsUSA Championships, which is considered the largest single-day commitment of corporate volunteerism in America. Every other year, a select few are chosen to compete on an international level in the WorldSkills Competition and yes, Texas has had international competitors.
The official regulations for the national events are published in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards free to download to anyone with a Professional membership.
Meal A Day Menu – March 21-25, 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 March 21-25, 2022 includes:
- Monday – Parmesan Chicken On A Bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.
- Tuesday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.
- Wednesday – Hopkins County Stew, Cheese Cubes, Crackers and Tossed Salad.
- Thursday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Broccoli, Black Beans and Corn.
- Friday – Chili Cheese Dogs, Cole Slaw and Fritos
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.
Yantis OAP Named Alternate For Area, 4 Students Earn Individual Honors At Bi-District Contest
Yantis High School students performance Friday of Lewis John Carlino’s one act Play, “Mr. Flannery’s Ocean,” earned the troupe an alternate designation for the UIL Area OAP contest. Three members of the cast on one crew member earned special recognition for their contributions to the March 18 performance at the SSHS Auditorium.
Jasney Hinton earned Outstanding Tech honors at the UIL Bi-District OAP Contest. Thespians Bryleigh Hurley and Zachary Long earned All Star Cast honors, while Hannah Lambert received Honorable Mention All Star Cast recognition.
YISD students and staff extend thanks to Jaecee McKeever and Leah Lambert for stepping up and stepping into a couple of roles on very short notice, and to all the people who attend Friday’s performance as part of our audience.
As an alternate, Yantis won’t advance to the next level of competition with their play, unless one of the qualifiers drops out or for some reason is unable to compete at Area.
Paris District Road Report for March 21, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 21, 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. The northbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Lamar/Houston Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road near West Staples Street and transitions back to the existing mainlanes near West Cherry Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Center Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Center Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. To detour, eastbound Center Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Park Avenue, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Houston Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Center Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLyVQ6rYNhM
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Center Street closure at US 75: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIMoHaqAFGg
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road from just north of Houston Street and transitions back to the existing main lanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 main lanes and the bridge over Washington Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to complete work in preparation of the mainlane detour. To detour, eastbound Washington Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Lamar Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on North Travis Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Washington Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Washington Street closure at US 75:
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between North Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lanes 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 are working to 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 east side of the Washington Street intersection at FM 1417 is temporarily closed for crews to complete storm drainage work and construct the new pavement across this intersection. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. During the closure, motorists wishing to use Washington Street east of FM 1417 are asked to use Taylor Street. After reopening Washington Street to traffic, construction crews will then close Taylor Street in order to complete the paving work across this intersection.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to complete the remaining work on the project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: at the Park Avenue and Quail Run Road intersections. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to install traffic signals at these intersections.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete. 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 then 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 4 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.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne from Preston Avenue to John Douglas Road. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as construction crews work to install sidewalks, curb ramps, and landscape features.
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 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday and Wednesday during the nighttime.
The annual contract to perform bridge repairs in Grayson County is underway. The following locations will have bridge repairs performed, so travelers should expect occasional lane closures while this work is underway. US 75 northbound mainlane bridge at Iron Ore Creek, US 75 southbound frontage road bridge at Iron Ore Creek, the SH 289 bridge approximately 1.75 miles south of FM 120, and FM 1417 at Post Oak Creek.
SH 56, Grayson County, from SH 289 to FM 901. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on the roadway.
FM 1897, Grayson County, from US 69 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 697, Grayson County, from SH 11 to FM 2729. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers complete the remaining work on the project.
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.
FM 1552, Fannin County: from SH 78 to County Road 3710. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
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. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow-moving construction equipment as crews work on re-establishing vegetation on the project. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews complete the remaining work.
FM 1396, Fannin County: from FM 2029 west to CR 2275. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to widen the roadway.
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.
SH 37, Franklin County: from the elementary school to US 67. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install sidewalk.
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.
US 271, Red River County: from SH 37 to Titus County 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 195, Red River County: from the Lamar County line to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and replace bridge rail.
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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to the Bowie County line. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
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.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from US 82 West around the North Loop to US 271 South interchange. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews perform full depth concrete repairs during overnight and daytime hours.
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.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Project (several counties): The contractor has set barricades at the Wolfe City, Texas, location. The contractor is currently working on Santa Fe street and is near 50 percent complete. The project is moving towards the downtown area of Wolfe City. This project will improve pedestrian sidewalks and construct ADA-compliant curb ramps at these locations: Hunt County, SH 34 at Crockett Street to SH 34 at FM 816 in Wolfe City. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 903, Rains County: From US 380 to FM 1560. The contractor has set barricades and bulletin boards and advance warning signs. The contractor has begun hauling new flexbase and placing new geogrid and cement treated the material. Culvert walls are being constructed and poured. The contractor reworked base and built subgrade approximately 1,400 feet. The contractor also poured a parallel wall.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has been doing the finish work on the cement-treated flexbase, driveways and backfilling from Lake Fork Creek to the north for one mile. Drill shaft installation has been completed and beams will be set soon. The contractor was able to complete the 150-foot bridge deck pour, as well as setting SET’s and driveway pipe on the north and south side of the project. Please be aware of lane closures, detours, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor has placed project barricades and has prepared and cleared the right-of-way. The contractor has performed a traffic switch for northbound and southbound traffic on Spur 264 to complete the concrete pavement on the east half of Spur 264. The contractor continues grading flex base on SH 276 from east of the bridge approach to the proposed CRCP section, fine grade embankment work on the west end of the project, and prep work for geo-grid and flex base. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is wrapping up base and geogrid placement on the first two miles. A pavement ride test and prime coat are completed on the section including on mile two. The first mile will be tested and prepped for prime coat shortly.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing overlay operations on FM 1570 from I-30 to SH 66, and on FM 118 from SH 224 to FM 512. Crews will be performing potholing at various locations in Hunt County. Maintenance contract crews will be performing debris removal on I-30 and guard rail repair at various locations around Hunt County. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews in Rains County will be performing seal coat prep work on the I-30 south frontage road from CR 3102 to FM 1737. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing, edging, and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations on various roadways. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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2 Jailed On Manslaughter Charges
Teen Allegedly Involved in Fatal Head-On Collision On FM 2285 In December Arrested On Manslaughter, Assault Warrants
Two Hopkins County men were jailed on manslaughter charges Friday night, according to arrest reports.
Deputies, aware of outstanding warrants for Dylan Cole Anderson’s arrest, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Isaac Foley, Zack Horne and Sgt. Tanner Steward contacted the man’s mother at her residence. They learned he wasn’t there, then followed up on a tip the man might be at a friend’s house on Woodbridge Drive.
Deputies did indeed locate the 19-year-old Sulphur Springs man at a Woodbridge Drive address, took him into custody just before 9 p.m. March 18, 2022, and transported him to jail.
Anderson was booked into Hopkins County jail at 10 p.m. March 18, on the warrants for manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges alleged to have occurred on Dec. 17, 2021.
Sulphur Springs Police, in a December press release, reported Anderson was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe that collided, head-on with a Toyota Camry on FM 2285 at 8:47 p.m. Dec. 17, 2021.
The driver of the Camry, 73-year-old Shirley Robinson Wakeman died at the crash site. The passenger in the car, 9-year-old Tessa Wakeman, was flown to a Dallas hospital in critical condition. Anderson was flown to a Tyler hospital, where he was listed in stable condition Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.
Following continued investigation into the crash, warrants were sought and issued for Anderson’s arrest on the manslaughter and aggravated assault charges. Deputies served the warrants Friday night; Anderson remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, March 19, 2022, in lieu of $150,000 in bonds – $100,000 on the manslaughter charge and $50,000 on the aggravated assault charges.
HCSO Deputies Foley and Horne were also made aware that Jaime Antoni Castillo-Zavala had an outstanding warrant for his arrest as well. Deputies contacted the 38-year-old Saltillo man at his FM 900 residence Friday, March 18, 2022.
The deputies took the man into custody just before 10 p.m. Friday and transported him to jail. Castillo-Zavala was booked into Hopkins County jail at 11:28 p.m. March 18, 2022, on a manslaughter charge.
Castillo Zavala — who jail reports shows is also known to use the names Jaime Zavala Soto, Jaime Zavala-Soto, Jaime Soto Zavala, Jaime Savala Soto, Jaime Soto-Zavala, Jaime Zavala and Jaime Antonio Castillo-Zavala — remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, March 19, 2022, in lieu of a $100,000 bond on the manslaughter charge.
No additional information about the manslaughter charge was available Saturday morning from law enforcement, arrest and jail reports.
According to Texas Penal Code, a person commits manslaughter if he or she recklessly causes the death of an individual. An offense under Title 5, Chapter 19, Section 19.04. (a-b) of TPC is a felony of the second degree. Manslaughter is one of four potential types of criminal homicide; others include murder, capital murder and criminally negligent homicide, according to TPC Chapter 5, Chapter 19, Sec. 19.01.
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Como-Pickton Constructing New Baseball Field, Will Be Updating Softball Field
Many traveling on State Highway 11 east have undoubtedly noticed a lot of activity east of Como-Pickton Elementary campus, directly behind the school board meeting room. According to Como-Pickton CISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Bower, this is the beginning of construction on a new baseball field. The softball field will also get some much needed upgrades later on as well. And, neither will cost tax payers any additional money.
“The district has been extremely frugal over the last few years and has saved the money necessary for this project. There will be absolutely zero additional costs to the community for this field,” Dr. Bower stated.
The district is building the new baseball field for several reasons, the most important is that CP desperately needs to expand and improve CTE and Ag facilities, and to add extra classrooms to the Junior High and High School.
“The most convenient and cost effective way to prepare for this, is to relocate our baseball field so that we may build in that location in the future,” Bower said.
After softball season, the softball field will receive some much needed upgrades, so the community can continue to have the sense of pride for it as in the past. There will also be zero additional costs to the community for this project as well, according to the superintendent.
He noted that while the current baseball field has served the district well over the years, with traditions and memories associated it. However, the field has aged and needs a complete overhaul. The light poles are in unacceptable condition, the dugouts and bleachers are no longer something to be proud of. The field, too, was built with the hazard of a manhole cover existing in the outfield, Bower noted.
“When these projects are complete, we believe that these student athletic fields will be areas that the community can take great pride in for decades to come . . . while also allowing for much needed future improvements in our instructional areas,” Bower stated.
