Paris District Road Report for week of April 15, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 15, 2024. 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.
Safety Message: Work Zones
Every day, crews across Texas work to build and maintain the state’s roads, sometimes separated from high-speed traffic by only a few feet. In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15–19, 2024, TxDOT calls on motorists to make driving safely a priority when passing through the state’s active work zones. In 2023, more than 26,000 traffic crashes occurred in work zones in Texas, resulting in 190 deaths and another 803 serious injuries.
Of the 190 traffic fatalities in Texas work zones in 2023, 77 percent were drivers or their passengers. In addition, two roadside workers were killed. Speeding, driver inattention and unsafe lane changes were among the leading causes of work zone crashes.
Driver safety
Work zones present a different and sometimes challenging environment for drivers to navigate. Motorists may encounter uneven pavement, narrow lanes, concrete barriers, slow-moving heavy equipment, and vehicles that make sudden stops. TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers five tips for safely driving through work zones:
Slow down. Follow the posted work zone speed limit and never drive faster than what is safe for road conditions.
Pay attention. Avoid distractions, keep your mind on the road and put your phone away.
Don’t tailgate. Give yourself room to stop in a hurry, should you need to. Rear-end collisions are the most common kind of work zone crashes.
Watch out for road crews. Roadside workers want to get home safely too. Always follow instructions and be mindful of construction area road signs.
Allow extra time. Road construction can slow things down. Count on it and plan for it.
More work to do
TxDOT continues to work on increased safety measures and public outreach efforts to educate motorists about driving in work zones. We encourage everyone, from engineers and planners to drivers and pedestrians, to take responsibility for work zone safety. As part of this outreach, we remind drivers of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. It requires drivers to move over a lane or reduce their speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching a TxDOT, emergency, law enforcement, tow truck, or utility vehicle stopped with flashing lights activated on the roadside or shoulder. Violation of this law can result in a fine 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.
Grayson County: 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 work and frontage road lane closures within the project.
The entrance ramp on the southbound frontage road onto US 75, north of Spur 503 and south of Loy Lake Road, is permanently closed. This closure is part of the reconstruction of US 75 from US 82 to Loy Lake Road in Denison. Motorists who wish to travel south on US 75 from its intersection with Loy Lake Road are advised to note this change. A detour is in place requiring traffic to continue on the southbound frontage road, around Spur 503, to the entrance ramp for US 75 southbound located north of the FM 691 intersection. Signs will alert travelers and guide them along this detour route.
The northbound US 75 frontage road is closed to thru traffic north of FM 691 in order to replace the frontage road bridge over Iron Ore Creek. Work for the construction of the new US 75 northbound frontage road Iron Ore Creek bridge and northbound frontage road pavement is currently in progress. This work has an anticipated completion date of early August 2024. Motorists traveling along the northbound frontage road will take the northbound entrance ramp north of FM 691 and take exit 66 to access Eastbound Spur 503. Local traffic wishing to return to FM 691 is asked to use Pool Road.
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 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.
US 75, at the US 82 intersection. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts 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 construction of the new frontage road lanes and bridges.
FM 1417, from US 82 to SH 56. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. Travelers are advised that intermittent temporary daily lane closures will be required for both northbound and southbound FM 1417 while the contractor completes the remaining work.
SH 56, from FM 901 South to FM 901 North. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill and then pave the travel lanes. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 120 (Morton Street and Houston Avenue), in Denison from US 69 to Main Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill and then pave the travel lanes. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 91 in Sherman, from US 75 to Broughton Street. Watch for lane closures along eastbound and westbound SH 91 as crews will be working on replacing failed concrete sections. The contractor plans to perform this work at night.
US 82 in Sherman, from SH 91 to FM 1417. Watch for lane closures along eastbound and westbound US 82 as crews will be working on replacing failed concrete sections. The contractor plans to perform this work at night.
FM 121 in Van Alstyne from US 75 to Jim Jones Road. Watch for various lane closures along FM 121 as crews will be working on replacing failed concrete sections. The contractor plans to perform this work at night.
US 82, from SH 91 to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for a lane closure on westbound US 82 between Texoma Parkway and Loy Lake Road as workers install a center median concrete barrier to help prevent crossover head-on collisions. Watch for daytime lane closures on eastbound US 82 between Frisco Road and FM 1417 as workers install a center median concrete barrier.
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.
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures within Eisenhower State Park as workers perform the final punch list work on this project to overlay the roadways within the Park. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, from the Cooke County line to FM 131 in Sherman. Watch for lane closures as workers replace the bridge railing and guardrail approaches at each bridge structure and install median barrier. During construction, bridge travel will be reduced to one lane while crews replace the bridge railing. Currently, the contractor is working on the westbound US 82 lanes at Harris Creek and on the eastbound lanes at Post Oak Creek. On this project, the contractor is also installing a center median concrete traffic barrier between FM 1417 and FM 131. Motorists should expect lane closures while this work is underway.
Lynch Crossing Road at Jordan Creek. Lynch Crossing Road at Jordan Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure, traffic is asked to use County Line Church Road and West Line Road as a detour.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, from the Collin County line to the Oklahoma State line. 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.
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 Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
FM 901, from SH 56 to FM 902. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 120, from Center Avenue to Carpenter’s Bluff Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 697, at Mill Creek. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs at the Mill Creek box culvert. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Fannin County: 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. During the project there will be road closures at the Cottonwood Creek bridge and the Sandy Creek bridge as the contractor replaces the existing bridge. Message boards will be placed in advance of the road closures to alert local traffic of the upcoming closure.
CR 4020 at Caney Creek. CR 4020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure, traffic is asked to use CR 4025 as a detour.
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 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.
FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
CR 1020 at Caney Creek. CR 1020 at Caney Creek has been reopened to traffic as the replacement of the bridge is complete.
SH 121, at Henson Creek. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews remove drift at the bridge. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121, at Timber Creek. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews remove drift at the bridge. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 11, at Rock Creek. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews remove drift at the bridge. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Business SH 121, in Randolph from SH 11 to SH 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
Hopkins County: FM 900, from I-30 to FM 3019. Watch for single lane closures and delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
Hopkins County: SH 19, from I-30 to Rains County Line. Watch for crews performing drainage work and traffic shifts in the work areas.
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.
Loop 286, from US 271 North going west to FM 79. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, crossing closures and merging traffic while crews place a bonded concrete surface and perform asphalt paving operations.
US 271, from LP 286 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews resurface the pavement and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 1507 (Jefferson Rd), from SH 19 to 0.8 MI North of Loop 286. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk.
CR 26320 at Morrison Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
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
SH 24, Lamar & Delta Counties: from the FM 64 intersection to 1,540 feet east of FM 198. Watch for temporary lane closures and lane shifts while crews resurface the roadway and perform bridge rail upgrades.
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 LP 286 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures.
Delta County:
FM 2068 at East Fork of Jernigan Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 2675, from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
SH 19 at South Sulphur and South Sulphur Relief. Watch for temporary shoulder closures while crews perform bridge maintenance.
Red River County:
CR 2127 at Scatter Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
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.
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 Culver Street to Live Oak. The contractor has placed work zone signs and barricades. The contractor has been working on signals at various locations and performing concrete median work and placing signal drill shafts on University Street and signal box controller pads at various locations. Fencing installation and grate work is ongoing. Final striping and signal work is underway, barrels and barricades have been removed to open lanes. 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. The contractor has been working on cross culverts and culvert extensions on the project and placing flexbase and placing geogrid at various locations. 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. Excavation work for the detour is ongoing. The contractor has shifted traffic to the west to begin removal of asphalt, concrete and some existing driveways. Placement of storm sewer will continue along FM 2642 north of I-30 towards SH 66 with embankment and excavation work. The contractor was placing and repairing pavement due to potholes and base failures on FM 2642. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, from I-30 to FM 1567. The contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. Cross culvert work is complete. The contractor has begun work on the final section of roadway, this work will begin with sugbgrade widening and treating the subgrade and vegetation establishment.. Driveway pipes were being installed along with striping for the completed section. Grading and seeding will be completed soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Shelby Avenue and Bledsoe Creek Bridge: The contractor has set barricades and work zone signs at both locations. The contractor has completed placing beams and poured the concrete deck on Shelby Avenue and Bledsoe Creek and has placed concrete railing and installed riprap at Bledsoe Creek. Final clean up and guardrail installation will be ongoing. 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 will shift westbound frontage roads to one-way, this will require northbound FM 1570 traffic to turn right and go east on the eastbound frontage road and follow the detour to the U-turn at Monty Stratton to continue northbound on 1570 north of I-30. The underpass will remain open and northbound FM 1570 traffic will still be able to take a left to go west on the westbound frontage road. Southbound FM 1570 traffic will be able to operate as usual. Utility work is ongoing. Temporary ramps are now open. The contractor plans to place more barriers and perform main lane widening and drainage work in the area. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 Intersection Improvements from CR2511 to FM 1565: Work has begun converting the frontage roads to a one-way configuration. The contractor has begun prep right of way work and will begin setting barrier and low profile barricades soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Hunt and Rains Counties Hunt County and Rains maintenance crews will be performing pothole and repair work. Due to high water on roadways crews have been responding to place and relocate barricades
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Another Arrest in Local Theft Case as Jennings’ Girlfriend Booked into Local Jail
April 13, 2024 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigators continue to widen the net as they have now arrested Chelsea Clark in connection with some of the multiple thefts suspected to be connected with Everett Jennings.
Clark, who has been active on social media posts defending her boyfriend’s involvement, or lack thereof, in connection with stolen cars and other items has now been booked into the Hopkins County Jail with a felony theft charge. The charge levied against Clark is Theft over $300,000 and is a first degree felony charge as she remains in the jail with her bond set at $500,000.
Clark was arrested at the home she shares with Jennings on a theft charge that occurred in December of 2023. Her arrest comes just after the pair had recently returned from a pleasure cruise to the Galveston Cruise Port, where Jennings was arrested on outstanding warrants and transported to the Hopkins County Jail. Investigators have also recently recovered a stolen boat in the Yantis area that was linked to Jennings. Local and state agencies continue to dig deeper on local and regional theft cases, and continue to uncover connections that lead back to the Hopkins County associates of Jennings.
Both Everett Jennings and Chelsea Clark remain in separate areas of the Hopkins County Jail.
If You Suspect Your Child is Having Developmental Issues, Your School Can Help
April 12, 2024 – If you suspect an infant, child, or young adult, of having a developmental delay or disability, your school can help Identify, Locate, and Evaluate. Services at no cost to the family are available. Reach out to your local school for more information.
Jury Summons Cancelled
April 12, 2024 – Hopkins County District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher contacted KSST and reported that the Jury summons for Monday, April 15, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Hopkins County Courthouse has been CANCELLED. If you got a summons to appear for Jury Duty Monday, April 15th, at 9:00am, at the Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs, Texas, you need not appear.
Controlling Nutsedge Can be Challenging by Mario Villarino
April 12, 2024 – Controlling nutsedge can be challenging because of its extensive rhizome system. Cultural methods like regular mowing and hand pulling can help, but herbicides are often necessary.
Pre-emergent herbicides can prevent nutsedge seeds from germinating, while post-emergent options can kill existing plants. However, repeated applications may be needed for effective control.
It’s also important to improve soil drainage and fertility to discourage nutgrass growth.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topics please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Sulphur Springs Main Street Sidewalk Sale
April 12, 2024 – The eclipse is over but the Mega Sales continue in downtown Sulphur Springs with the Main Street Sidewalk Sale, April 13th from 10am-7pm. Discounts up to 50%, even savings at local restaurants.
Second Cup of Coffee Conducted April 2nd with Guest Dawna Pryor
April 12, 2024 – On this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had another chat with Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor. In this interview, the two discuss Cinco De Mayo, Mother’s Day, Senior Prom, and other upcoming activities. Go ahead and give it a view.
Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor Conducted April 2nd
April 11, 2024 – Below is another episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. In this segment, John Mark visits with Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor again. The two discuss the progress of the new Senior Citizens Center, the upcoming Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, the upcoming Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet, and so much more. Give it a watch, you won’t be disappointed.
Hopkins County Records – March/April 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 3/21/24 Thru 3/22/24
- William E Blackwell to Dafina Georgievska and Gorgi Georgievski; Tract in the Jasper County School Land Survey
- Barbara W Hunt and H Keith Hunt to William Blackwell; Tract in the Elizabeth Melton Survey
- Daniel J Williams Also Known As Daniel Joseph Williams to Brandon Walker and Jessica Walker; Tract in the H P Barron Survey
- Santos Alfrdo Cruz to Kailey Sosa and Olivar Sosa Jr; Tract in the Marianne Circle Survey
- Brent A Wagner and Erin C Wagner to Corbin Michael Flora and Summer Nicole Flora; Tract in the Cody Circle Survey
- Rose Kamalsky to Amy Denise Harrington; Tract in the Elizabeth Melton Survey
Daily Instrument Register For 3/25/24 Thru 3/27/24
- Kelly Jean Tittle Sonaker, Paul Gene Tipping, and Sharon Elaine Tipping to Hopkins County Hospital District; Tract in the Elizabeth Melton Survey
- Andreas Perea to Karen Hernandez and Rigoberto Hernandez; Tract in the Sarah H ND orris Survey
- Gentzler Properties II LLC to Misty L Pryon and Richard N Pyron; Tract in the Andrew S Young Survey
- Emili June Jarvis and Joseph Johnson Jarvis to Anthony Hayden Jacobs; Tract in the W Junell Survey
- Christopher Scott Baker to James Ronald Franklin; Tract in the Santos Coy Survey
- D R Morehead to Derick Shane Anderson; Tract in the Agaton Caro Survey
- D R Morehead to Jeffery Allan Anderson; Tract in the Agaton Caro Survey
- D R Morehead to Dalton Morehead Jr; Tract in the Agaton Caro Survey
- D R Morehead to Geneive Dion Ross; Tract in the Agaton Caro Survey
- D R Morehead to Dalton Morehead Jr and Katelynn Morehead; Tract in the Thomas Norris Survey
- Johnny P Moseley to Jonathan Grant Kennedy; Tract in the E Melton Survey
- Michelle Williams to Michelle Genin; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Bernie Lyn Shoemarker to Maria G Garcia and Roberto Pineda; Tract in the Juan Palvadore Survey
- Mark Graham Also Known As Mark R Graham Jr, and Stacey Graham to Barbara Myers and Larry Newberry; Tract in the Dobson Stephenson Survey
- Maria De Los Angeles Macedo and Alier Macedo Sanchez to Elohim Investment Homes Inc; Tract in the Jose Ybarbo Survey
- Willie James Palmore Jr and Melinda Lou Palmore Tritico to Celia Caye Points Sullivan; Tract in the M D Jackson Survey
- Celia Caye Points Sullivan and Stephen Sullivan to Pickton Water Supply Corporation; Tract in the M D Jackson Survey
- Jerry P Savage and Lavon M Savage to Kristina Cascarblli and Owen Scott Cascarelli; Tract in the David Sample Survey
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 4/5/24 Thru 4/11/24
- Brandon Scott Buttery and Courtney Michelle Dunham
- Marcus DeWayne Young and Taylan Deneise Tave
- Cameron Taylor Parks and Jaidyn Hannah Schroeder
- Gregory Antioue DeBase and Ericka Moni Perry-Pannell
- Cody Ryan Wilkes and Yadira Elaine Valdez
Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Sulphur Springs Animal Control Officer Barbi Blanch Conducted April 2nd
April 11, 2024 – In this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Sulphur Springs Animal Control Officer Barbi Blanch. She brought a friend, a dog named Mona. John Mark and officer Blanch talked about Mona, Parvo, what animals are currently waiting for adoption, and so much more. So, click on the video below and check out this interesting interview. This segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey was videoed and edited by myself, Matt Janson.
