Information From the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center secretary Dana Smock welcomes new student Decker Hendricksmeyer, standing at right, and his mom, Tammy Hendricksmeyer. Dana helps complete Decker’s papers for enrollment into the Sulphur Springs campus.
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.
HHSC Launches License Plate Art Contest to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – Texans can help raise awareness about human trafficking and support young survivors of human trafficking by participating in a new license plate design contest.
The design contest, hosted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in conjunction with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), will help create the Stop Human Trafficking Specialty License Plate, which was authorized by House Bill 2633 from the 87th Texas Legislature.
“Human trafficking is an issue that is often hidden in plain sight,” said Megan Bermea, director of Texas HHSC’s Office of Family Services. “We hope this specialty license plate will bring the issue to light and get the attention of more people who can help prevent the exploitation of vulnerable people.”
“We are proud to announce this specialty license plate design contest to raise awareness around the issue of human trafficking,” said Rep. Ann Johnson, who authored HB 2633. “The funds generated by these donations are dedicated to providing shelter and recovery services to some of our most vulnerable and neglected children.”
Texans who want to participate in the contest must create original designs that include the website iWatchTX.org. The iWatchTX.org website is operated by the Texas Department of Public Safety for people to report suspicious activity. The winning design will be used on the specialty license plate, which will be available for purchase through the Texas DMV in the fall of 2022.
HHSC also recently launched the Stop Human Trafficking donation fund to raise money for youth survivors of human trafficking. The fund will be used to provide grants to service providers committed to the recovery and protection of children and adolescents impacted by human trafficking. Proceeds from the sale of the specialty license plate will go toward this fund.
The deadline for contest submissions is April 30, 2022. All entries must follow rules and formatting requirements posted on the HHS website. To enter, visit the HHSC Human Trafficking Resource Center website.
HHSC and organizations involved in helping survivors of human trafficking will select and announce the contest winner in the summer of 2022.
SSMS Lady Cats Basketball Have a Shot Monday to Complete Undefeated Season
Eighth grade Lady Cats basketball have the opportunity to wrap up an undefeated season Monday, Jan. 31 at home.
Coach Nickie Pannell’s eighth grade A and B teams have already clenched the district as champions, but her squads also have the shot at completing an undefeated season.
The middle school coach hopes everyone can pack the SSMS gym Monday afternoon in the hopes of witnessing the second middle school squad this season to go undefeated.
Games start at the middle school gym Monday, Jan. 31 against Hallsville at 4:30 P.M.
Last week the eighth grade A-team raced past Pine Tree 51-8 and B-team got a solid 28-14 win over the Pirates at SSMS.
The Lady Cats hope to complete an undefeated district season Monday, Jan. 31 when they host Hallsville.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
2 Zoning Requests, 2 Grant Applications, Tax Abatement Policy On Feb. 2 City Council Agenda
Two zoning requests, two grant applications, designation of election judges and early voting dates for the May 2022 city council election, review of the tax abatement policy, seven 380 agreements and bids for materials and contracts for the first phase of the College Street road rebuilding and sidewalk projects are all on Tuesday night’s regular Sulphur Springs City Council agenda.
The City Council will first meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2022, in executive session to consult with an attorney on real property, acquisition of real property for drainage purposes and to consider Project Superman economic development project.
The council will then convene in regular open session at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Sulphur Springs Municipal Building (City Hall) to tackle the rest of the 3-page agenda.
Zoning Issues
The City Council is slated to consider on second and, if approved final, reading Ordinance No. 2795, which grants John Heilman’s request for a 0.97-acre property he owns at 1381 West Industrial Drive to be rezoned from heavy commercial to light industrial. Heilman has been approached by more than one business representative interested in purchasing and developing the property. Heilman plans to have the property replatted in order to make it one parcel. Rezoning to light industrial would match the zoning designation of other adjacent property, making it easier to sell as one parcel. The ordinance was proposed and approved on first reading at the Jan. 4, 2022, City Council meeting.
Sulphur Springs City Council too is being asked to approve on final reading Ordinance No. 2796 which would establish a reinvestment zone for D6, Inc. The business received tax incentives in 2020 to open a branch of the business on Industrial Drive. In October 2021, Gov. Gregg Abbott announced that D6, Inc. had been awarded two grants to help relocate the entire operation from its Portland, Oregon headquarters to Sulphur Springs, Texas, as well as an additional expansion. In order to do so, the business is asking for tax incentives from local taxing entities. Hopkins County Commissioners Court earlier this month approved a 10-year tax incentive for the business. In order to be eligible to apply to the hospital district for a tax abatement, a reinvestment zone is needed. The City Council on Jan. 4 approved Ordinance No. 2796 establishing a reinvestment zone for D6, Inc. The City Council is slated to consider approving the ordinance on second and, if approved, final reading Tuesday night.
Tax Abatement Policy, 380 Agreements
The agenda also calls for discussion and adoption of a Tax Abatement Policy for the City of Sulphur Springs. Taxing entities that offer these types of tax incentives for economic development are required every couple of years to review and adopt a Tax Abatement Policy. Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Hopkins County Hospital District each approved the tax abatement policies recommended earlier this month by Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley.
As part of the consent agenda, Sulphur Springs City Council will be asked to consider approving seven requests for 380 agreements. The infill housing agreements allow builders to request repayment of certain city fees, such as utility tap and permitting fees, in exchange for development of single family homes on vacant and underutilized lots within the city upon successful completion of the project within 3 years of the agreement. Delinquent city taxes and liens on the property and demolition costs associated with clearing a lot to redevelop may also be requested. The seven properties the council is being asked to consider granting 380 agreements for include: 801 Putman Street, 409 Sheffield Street, 115/119 Nicholson Street, 408 Houston Street, 412 Houston Street, 204 West Beckham and 950 Church Street.
Grant Applications
The City of Sulphur Springs earlier this month completed, following a public hearing, a Community Development Block Grant CARES Act grant application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Community Resiliency Program. If approved, Sulphur Springs would receive $3 million in additional funding for construction of the new Senior Citizens Center on Oak Avenue. The application was submitted by the Jan. 19 deadline. Award notifications are expected to be made around March 10, 2022, with grant contracts to start five days later.
On Feb. 1, 2022, the City Council will be asked to approve two resolutions giving city staff approval to submit grant applications to help fund costs of new portable radios for police officers. Resolution No. 1288 would authorize a grant application to be submitted to the Office of the Governor- Homeland Security Division for the purchase of 10 portable radios to be used by the police patrol division. Resolution No. 1289 would authorize an application to be submitted to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division to purchase eight portable radios to be used by the patrol division.
Also on the Agenda
Bids for excavation, stabilization, concrete pavement and sidewalks for Phase 1 of College Street rebuilding project are to be presented along with city staff’s recommendations on who should be awarded contracts for those services are on the Feb. 1 council agenda.
The City Council also is asked to approved three additional resolutions Tuesday night:
- Resolution No. 1290 adopting the Hopkins County Mitigation Action Plan Five Year Update.
- Resolution No. 1293 calling for a general election for City Council Places 4, and 5, naming election judges, and setting dates for early voting; and
- Resolution No. 1294 authorizing continued participation with the Atmos cities steering committee; and authorizing the payment of five cents per capita to the Atmos cities steering committee to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos energy corporation.
A racial profiling report to be submitted to Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, and proclamations designating February as Black History Month and for Adam Henry-USD are also on the Feb. 1 City Council agenda.
And, if any action is needed on the items discussed during the 6:30 p.m. executive session the City Council would vote on them during the regular open forum.
Should anyone wish to address the City Council, they should fill out a card prior to the meeting to let them know they plan to speak during public forum.
This Year’s AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program Begins Soon
This year’s AARP Foundation Tax Aide program begins soon. (This is NOT sponsored by the library, they are merely the site). They are currently taking appointments! Taxpayers can go by the Sulphur Springs Public Library to make an appointment and pick up a packet of paperwork. It is possible to make an appointment online but individuals still need to go by and get their paperwork.
They will open Tuesday, February 8 at 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 pm. Saturday hours are 9:30-12:30. The last day this year this program will be offered is Tuesday, April 12. It is by appointment only, no walk-ins. They do have to follow safety protocols that are required by the AARP Foundation. The counselors are certified by the IRS and have completed over 40 hours of training. There are tax returns they aren’t allowed to complete, such as self-employed with employees or a loss, but they can do returns for all ages, not just older clients. The service is free! AARP Foundation funds pay for training and equipment.
Please contact Mary Lou Foster if you have any questions.
Mary Lou Foster
Local Coordinator
AARP Foundation Tax Aide
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Jan. 24-30, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Jan. 24-30, 2022:
Arrests
- Jared Lowrance, 23 years of age, of Gilmer, was arrested on 1-25-2022 for Possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana.
- Vincent Jones, 21 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-26-2022 on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant.
- Justin Williamson, 25 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 1-26-2022 on 8 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 149 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 39 citations and 57 warnings during this reporting period.
Slaton Pledges To Re-File Legislation To Completely Abolish Abortion In Texas
GREENVILLE, TEXAS – House District 2 Representative Bryan Slaton pledged this weekend to re-file legislation that would completely abolish abortions in Texas, if passed. The bill would “end discrimination against the life of innocent children, and will guarantee the equal protection of the laws to all Texans from the moment of conception,” according to a press release from Slaton’s office.
Rep. Slaton stated, “Throughout the 87th legislature, I fought for the complete abolition of abortion, and looked for every opportunity to advance this righteous cause. The laws of God and nature are clear that life begins at conception, and abortion is murder, plain and simple. We must start acting like it. I pledge to re-file legislation in the 88th legislature to completely abolish abortion and ignore the erroneous opinion of Roe v Wade. Texas must lead on this issue, and we cannot wait for the courts to do the right thing.”
Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 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 Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022, includes:
- Monday – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.
- Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and Egg Rolls.
- Wednesday – Sliced Ham, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.
- Thursday – Beef Lasagna, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks.
- Friday – Cheeseburgers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Baked Beans and Chips.
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.
New Sonography Program Approved by Paris Junior College Regents
A five-year plan to create a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Paris Junior College was approved by the Board of Regents during their monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 24.
“The closest sonography programs are at Tyler or Dallas and members of the local medical and veterinary community have asked PJC for it,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President.
An advisory committee worked for a year to put together a proposed curriculum for the associate degree; this was approved by the PJC Curriculum Committee, the program startup costs and enrollment projections have been put together to submit to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval. The first-year equipment outlay is estimated to be around $390,000.
In other business, the regents:
• Received good news on the 2020-2021 audit of Paris Junior College and the PJC Memorial Foundation from Teffany Kavanaugh with McClanahan and Holmes, LLP, as they accepted the audit.
“You have a clean opinion on the financial statements,” Kavanaugh told the regents.
• Approved the interlocal agreement with the City of Paris, consenting in advance to the re-sale of tax foreclosed properties to persons and entities for the purpose of developing affordable housing in accordance with the City of Paris 5 In 5 Housing In-fill Development Program. The regents thanked Paris Mayor Paula Portugal, Assistant City Manager Rob Dine, and Director of Planning and Community Development Andrew Mack for their attendance in support of the agreement.
• Heard the report from Pfluger Architects CEO Terry Hoyle, AIA, on plans for a seven-unit apartment building and restroom remediation plans as called for in the recent Office of Civil Rights Americans with Disabilities Act audit. After discussion, the regents accepted the plans and also approved moving forward with competitive sealed proposals for the project.
• Gave required annual approvals to both the Investment Policy – CAK (LOCAL) and the list of Authorized Brokers / Dealers for Investments.
• Approved updated admissions selection criteria for the licensed vocational nursing and associate degree (RN) nursing programs. For both, greater weight was given to grades in prerequisite courses and HESI A2 (LVN) and HESI LPN to ADN Mobility Exam (ADN) test scores.
“The majority of the points are placed solely on the prerequisites and the HESI assessment which are the two primary indicators of success within nursing,” said PJC Workforce Education Vice President John Spradling.
• Adopted the Local Policy Update 42 provided by the Texas Association of School Boards Policy Service. The updates were made in response to state legislative changes.
• Heard a report on the latest Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) report comparing PJC to 23 peer community colleges in Texas. PJC spends less in all categories than peers and yet has a graduation and retention rate higher than the peer group.
• Accepted employment of Instructor and Women’s Soccer Coach Paul Burns, effective Jan. 18 and Licensed Vocational Nursing Instructors Amanda Jackson and Madelyn Loschke, effective Jan. 31; the retirement of Workforce Training Director Bettye Finnell effective Jan. 31; and the resignations, with admonishment for breaking contracts, of Mathematics Instructor Charla Holzbog effective Dec. 17, 2021, and LVN Instructor Casey Escobedo effective Feb. 22.
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.
Paris District Road Report for January 31, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 31, 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.
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.
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 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 perform bridge construction. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on bridge construction and 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. During the week of January 31, the San Miguel intersection with FM 1417 will be closed during the daytime in order for crews to install a storm drainage pipe across the roadway.
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. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have moved traffic to a portion of the new concrete pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section consisting of concrete pavement when the project is completed.
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.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Tioga from Business US 377 to Main St. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on cleaning ditches.
SH 56, Grayson County, in Southmayd at McElroy Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
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 reestablishing vegetation on the project. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews complete the remaining work.
FM 68, Fannin County: from SH 78 to SH 34. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level 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.
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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 44N to FM 44S. Watch for temporary shoulder closures while crews construct safety lighting.
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. Contractor is currently working on Santa Fe street and is near 50 percent complete. 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 FM1560. The contractor set barricades and bulletin boards and advance warning signs. The contractor has begun preparing the right-of-way. The contractor has started grading existing ditches at cross structures for rock filter dams and silt fence installation at various locations. Operations for temporary shoring will begin shortly.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has reworked base material and widened subgrade from Lake Fork Creek to the north for one mile, graded out and prepared for new flex base, and begun hauling base material. The contractor has demolished the bridge and will continue placing flex base on the first mile. The contractor began excavating, grading and installing riprap at the Lake Fork Creek bridge, and has formed and poured the back wall and wings on abutment No. 1. The contractor began setting SETs on the north end of the project. Drill shaft installation has been completed and beams will be set soon. 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. Preliminary embankment, excavation, and bridge work has begun with all shafts being completed. This work should not affect existing traffic on SH 34 or SH 276. Roadway construction affecting closures on Spur 264 has begun, this work will affect through-traffic between Meyers Avenue to County Road 2304. Weekend work is to be expected. 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 finishing up with Mile 6 to SH 34 this week, geo-grid has been installed in the lane areas. Eight inches of flex base is nearly complete. The contractor is compacting and grading the roadway, preparing for density testing and prime coat. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing seal coat preparation on FM 816 north of Wolfe City from SH 34 to the County line. 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 I-30 south frontage road from CR3102 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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