A&M-Commerce ‘Must Love Dogs’ Class to Assist with Commerce Dog Park Grand Opening
COMMERCE, Texas — Students in the “Must Love Dogs” signature course at Texas A&M University-Commerce will help celebrate the grand opening of a long-awaited dog park in Commerce, Texas on Nov. 29.
Signature courses provide an opportunity for faculty to highlight their knowledge and passion for a topic of their choosing, often outside of their discipline. Aimed at first-year students, these dynamic and engaging courses are focused on interdisciplinary subjects that are not already covered in existing curriculum at the university.
Professor Sandy Kimbrough reports that her class will be conducting a fundraiser in conjunction with the grand opening, with 100% of proceeds benefitting Legacy Humane Society, Canine Companions for Independence, Patriot PAWS and other dog rescue organizations. Their efforts will all be part of the class’s Lionizing project, a key component to signature courses at A&M-Commerce.
“I believe it’s really important for students to apply what they’ve learned in order to see that their efforts can make a positive impact on dogs that need help,” Kimbrough said. “The students will be heavily involved with the grand opening and the fundraiser. They will also apply critical thinking skills in their final exam to describe how their efforts impacted the success of this event.”
The students designed shirts and baked dog treats to sell as part of their fundraising efforts. Additionally, students from Kimbrough’s group exercise instruction course will assist faculty from the A&M-Commerce Department of Health and Human Performance as they conduct a 45-minute dog yoga session beginning at 5 p.m. and a canine cardio session from 6-6:45 p.m.
A minimum $10 donation is suggested for each session.
“Humans and their well-behaved dogs are encouraged to participate together in these fun and furry workouts,” Kimbrough said. “No, dog? No problem. Need a dog sitter for the class? We’ve got you covered.”
There will also be a dog show at 6:45 p.m. The entrance fee is $5, and show categories include Dog/Human Lookalike, Best Smile and more.
Jennie Reynolds, president of the “Friends of the Commerce Dog Park” group, said the dog park project has been in the works since 2018.
According to Reynolds, since its inception, the group has attended countless city council meetings and workshops, hosted multiple fundraisers, established its 501(c) non-profit status, and worked with three Parks and Recreation directors and two city managers—not to mention a pandemic—to move the project forward.
“Kathleen Hooten is our vice president and she’s been involved since the beginning,” Reynolds said. “She has been essential in brainstorming the park’s design, fundraising and promoting the park.”
Reynolds also credited Alisa Rex for donating her time and photography skills for fundraising efforts, as well as countless others involved with the project along the way.
“Howdy Lisenbee has been an advocate for the dog park from his first days as Commerce city manager beginning in November 2020,” Reynolds said. “He has helped get this project across the finish line, and the Commerce community has supported every fundraiser and event. We cannot wait to share our new dog park with everyone who has made it possible.”
The grand opening event will begin at 4 p.m. at 1907 Park Street in Commerce. Special guest and Lion alum Donovan Lewis with SportsRadio 1310 The Ticket will serve as the master of ceremonies.
Follow @DogParkCommerce on Facebook for updates. Visit the class’s fundraising portal to purchase shirts, register for events and make donations.
Learn more about Legacy Humane Society, Canine Companions for Independence, and Patriot PAWS.
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DSHS: Texas Data Shows Unvaccinated People 20 Times More Likely To Die From COVID-19
A new study released by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows that during the month of September, Texans not vaccinated against COVID-19 were about 20 times more likely to suffer a COVID-19-associated death and 13 times more likely to test positive than people who were fully vaccinated.
An analysis of data from the four-week period from Sept. 4 through Oct. 1 shows that vaccination had a strong protective effect across all ages. While the impact varied across age groups, it was most pronounced in younger groups. The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers. There were fewer than 10 COVID-19 deaths among fully vaccinated people ages 18 to 29 compared with 339 deaths among unvaccinated people in the same age group.
The study, which matched electronic lab reports and death certificates with state immunization records, is the state’s first statistical analysis of the real-world impact of vaccination against COVID-19 in Texas.
“This analysis quantifies what we’ve known for months,” said Chief State Epidemiologist Jennifer Shuford, MD. “The COVID-19 vaccines are doing an excellent job of protecting people from getting sick and from dying from COVID-19. Vaccination remains the best way to keep yourself and the people close to you safe from this deadly disease.”
Public health researchers focused specifically on the September period to measure the effect of COVID-19 vaccination as the more contagious Delta variant surged across Texas. A summary with a link to the full analysis, including data from a January 15 through Oct. 1 period, is available at dshs.texas.gov/immunize/covid19/data/vaccination-status.aspx.
Deputies Removed Dike Man From Tractor In Order To Take Him Into Custody
Deputies had to remove a Dike man from a tractor in order to take him into custody on warrants Friday evening, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were made aware of two warrants for Jerry Mack Price Jr.’s arrest, one for violating a protective or magistrate’s order and another for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The deputies recognized the wanted person as one who had on three other recent occasions actively resisted arrest.
Deputies Justin Wilkerson and Kevin Lester, Sgt. Scott Davis and Sgt. Richard Greer drove to Price’s residence, where they found him on a tractor. He was advised of the warrants and asked to get off the tractor.
When he wouldn’t do as instructed, deputies attempted to take him off the tractor. He reportedly began actively resisting their efforts, but deputies did remove the Dike man from the tractor and assisted him to the ground. He was then handcuffed, assisted to his feet and escorted to a patrol unit for transport to jail.
Price was released from Hopkins County jail Sunday, Nov. 6, 2021, on $200,000 in bond, $100,000 each for the aggravated assault and violation of bond/protective order charges.
Nov. 5 was the fourth time Price has been in custody at Hopkins County jail this year.
He had just been released from jail the day before after securing the $270,000 bond set on the charges he was arrested for on Nov. 2, 2021. Those charged included resisting arrest, search or transport as well as warrants for insufficient bond on two assault on a public servant charges, an attempt to take weapon from an officer charge, assault causing bodily injury to a family member charge; and city warrants for driving while license invalid, failure to yield row turning left and leaving the scene of an accident.
Price was jailed Oct. 3-6, 2021, on two assault of a public servant, one attempt to take weapon from an officer, resisting arrest, search or transport and assault causing bodily injury to a family member. He was released on $90,000 in bonds.
He too was arrested July 29, 2021, on a second offense driving while intoxicated charge and a resisting arrest search or transport charge. Price was released later that day on $2,000 bond per charge.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Lady Cats Soccer Winter 2021-22 Season Schedule Firmed Up
With less than two months away until the first scrimmage for the women’s score team, Coach Javier Aguayo and his Lady Cats are all too ready to get back on to the field.
Even with some talented seniors departing after spring’s graduation, the women’s squad returns a lot of talent and will look to make the playoffs after narrowly missing out last year.
The season will get underway with scrimmage play on Friday, Dec. 10 when the junior varsity team takes on Van at Gerald Prim Stadium at 3:30 P.M.
Varsity will have their first scrimmage of the season when they travel to Athens the next day on Saturday, Dec. 11.
Matches will get underway at 10 A.M. and noon.
Scrimmage play will continue for the Lady Cats until the turn of the new year, as on Jan. 1 they will have their alumni game at 2 P.M. followed by their first pre-season or non-district game on Tuesday, Jan. 4 when they take on Celina at home for their regular-season opener.
That match will begin at 5:30 P.M. (JV) followed by the varsity at 7:15 P.M.
After participating in three tournaments throughout the month of January, the women’s team will be ready to kick-off their district season before February rolls around.
The district season is as follows:
- Friday, Jan. 28 versus Longview
- Tuesday, Feb. 1 versus Mount Pleasant
- Friday, Feb. 4 at Texas High
- Tuesday, Feb. 8 versus Marshall
- Friday, Feb. 11 at Pine Tree
- Friday, Feb. 18 versus Hallsville
- Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Longview
- Friday, Feb. 25 at Mount Pleasant
- Tuesday, Mar. 1 versus Texas High
- Friday, Mar. 4 at Marshall
- Tuesday, Mar. 8 versus Pine Tree
- Tuesday, Mar. 15 at Hallsville
All games in bold are home, and all times listed are varsity teams. For district foes that have junior varsity teams, JV plays at 5:30 P.M. and the varsity will follow at 7:15 P.M.
In addition, senior night will be the Lady Cats’ home finale on Tuesday, Mar. 8 versus Pine Tree.
For the full women’s schedule click here.
The Wildcats soccer schedule can be found here.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
24 Teams Battled It Out at the 8th Annual George Dorner 42 Tournament at The Bluff
Sulphur Bluff residents love to play 42 and they are good at it! The George Dorner Memorial 42 Tournament was formed 8 years ago to honor Dorner and to keep the tradition alive. It also serves a very good cause. Each year, proceeds go toward the purchase of bibles for each student in the senior class of Sulphur Bluff High School. Each teams pay an entry fee for two seats in the tourney where competition is stiff and neighborly fun rules the day in the Fellowship Hall of Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church.
Elderly Couple Dies As Result Of State Highway 154 Crash
Fatality Reported In Early Sunday Morning ATV Crash
Three people died Sunday as a result of crashes reported Sunday – an elderly couple died as a result of a State Highway 154 crash at lunch time Nov. 7 and a fatality was reported to have resulted from an early morning ATV crash.
According to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Inocente Diaz was a riding passenger on an all terrain vehicle that rolled over on private property on FM 900 north early Sunday morning.
After being extracted from the vehicle, the Irving man was transported an emergency room, where he was pronounced dead at 2:04 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. An autopsy has been ordered for Diaz as is standard procedure in deaths of that nature, according to Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings.
Investigation into the crash is still ongoing, HCSO Chief Deputy Tanner Crump reported Monday morning.
A two vehicle crash on State Highway 154 south around lunchtime Nov. 7, 2021, reportedly sent four people to the hospital – an elderly couple and two females.
An elderly couple, both 86, was reportedly exiting a restaurant parking lot on SH 154 south of Sulphur Springs. The two females were reportedly traveling south on SH 154 south. The vehicle the females reportedly t-boned the car the couple was in, that is the front of their car collided with the middle of one side of the elderly couple’s car.
“Preliminary investigation indicates a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling southbound on SH 154. A 2017 Nissan Murano was exiting a business driveway and the driver failed to yield the right-of-way to the Chevrolet,” Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Sgt. Gregg Williams, media communications for Texarakana/Mount Pleasant area, stated in a release Monday.
The wreckage reportedly blocked both sides of SH 154 south, shutting down the roadway as emergency responders worked at the crash site, officials reported Monday morning.
The two occupants of each vehicle involved in the State Highway 154 crash were reportedly transported to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital emergency room. Janice Craig died at 12:56 p.m. and Charles Craig died at 1:45 p.m. Nov. 7, according to Judge Cummings.
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 28-year-old of Tyler woman, and the passenger, 1 23-year-old Elgin woman, were seen at a local hospital for what were reported to be non-life-threatening injuries, according to Sgt. Williams.
“The crash remains under investigation and no additional information is currently available,” the DPS media communications officer noted just before 12:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 2021.
Redistricting Required For Hopkins County Due To Population Growth Reflected In 2020 Census
Changes Proposed By ATCOG Would Mostly Impact Precincts 1 and 2 in Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning will be asked to consider approving a number of items, including a redistricting proposal which would impact Precincts 1 and 2 in Sulphur Springs, and amended and restated 381 agreements with Hopkins Energy LLC and a road maintenance agreement with Stampede Solar Project LLC. The 9 a.m. meeting agenda also calls for election canvassing.
County Redistricting
Ark-Tex Council of Governments Executive Director Chris Brown during a work session last week discussed with Hopkins County Commissioners Court the need for redistricting of Commissioners, Justice of the Peace and Constable Precincts and polling boundaries for elections due to the population growth data reported the 2020 Census. Hopkins County had 35,161 residents in 2010 and 36,787 in 2020. The increase overall has remained 2-4 percent for the past few years. Across the state the population increased 16 percent over the last 10 years, the county and ATCOG officials reported. While growth in the county has remained rural, the majority of state growth has been in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio area.
Precinct 1 has had the largest population increase, with a total of 9,899 residents, 24 percent of whom are minorities, according to the data Brown presented at the Nov. 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Precinct 2 has the smallest population with only 8,664 residents, 38 percent of whom are minority population. Precinct 3 has the next smallest population of 9,047, with a 29 percent minority population. Precinct 4 has a population of 9,177 people, 27 percent of whom are considered minorities, according to Census information presented by Brown.
Based on a study of that data, redistricting is required to better balance the precincts. ATCOG is recommending the redistricting occur in Sulphur Springs, which would mostly impact Precincts 1 and 2. Brown said small changes in Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 boundaries inside Sulphur Springs should mean no change to physical addresses in the county, particularly renumbering of county roads, which start with the precinct number in which the road is located. It would mean some people within the city limits of Sulphur Springs would be casting ballots for Precinct 2 offices in the future instead of those in Precinct 1. But the redistricting or restructuring of precincts as proposed would. The current plan, also straightens up the boundary lines, making them straighter, according to Brown.
Taking into account the total population per precinct, percent of change and demographics for each precinct, redrawing the boundary lines within the city would reduce the overall population in Precinct 1 from 9,899 to 9,203. The minority population in Precinct 1 would increase slightly from 24 to 25 percent due to the overall population decrease in Precinct 1, if the Commissioners Court approves the redistricting recommendation proposed by ATCOG.
The proposed districting change would increase Precinct 2’s overall population from 8,664 to 9,360. The minority population would drop from 38 to 36 percent, however.
Precinct 2 Now following South Davis Street to Kyle, then making a block and continuing south on Fisher Street and ending just before Industrial Drive. However, as proposed, Precinct 2 would continue on Davis To Kyle, then follow Kyle to State Highway 154, following that to Mockingbird Lane, then curve to continue south on 154 until just before Industrial Drive. That would now include the streets of Hodge, Spence, Linda and Village Drives, Lee Street and Parkins Street to the service road. It would not include the triangle of property from South Broadway Street to Mockingbird Lane, north of Industrial Drive.
Precinct 1 would no longer continue about a block or more south east of Shannon Road on CR 2307. Precinct 1 would only include that small strip along Industrial south to Shannon, and east to Bill Bradford Road. Otherwise, Precinct 1 would pickup south of East Shannon Road with Mockingbird Lane as the eastern boundary on the east. Precinct 1 would still include Duckworth Street, Hollie Circle, and Cedar Springs south to the county line.
Brown is expected to again present to the Commissioners Court the proposed redistricting plan for Hopkins County during the 9 a.m. Commissioners Court session Nov. 8, 2021. A public hearing will be conducted to allow community members to ask questions or voice any comments they may have regarding redistricting. Then, the court would consider approving the proposed redistricting plan for the Commissioners’ Precincts as well as Justice of the peace and Constables, and polling election boundaries based on the 2020 US Census demographic data for Hopkins County.
Tax Assessor/Collector/ Voter Registrar Debbie Mitchell noted approving a redistricting map in early November should provide enough time to make changes over the next month so that they can be reflected on voter information for the approximately 1,400 of the 21,000 registered voters who would be impacted by any districting changes.
Other Court Business
Hopkins County Commissioners Court too during the regular Monday morning meeting is slated to canvass the votes from the Nov. 2 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election.
Two items on the Nov. 8 agenda have to do with planned solar projects in the Hopkins County. The commissioners are slated to consider approving an amended and restated 381 agreement with Hopkins Energy, LLC (the planned solar facility in Dike) and a road maintenance agreement with Stampede Solar Project, LLC.
The Commissioners Court has been asked to consider adding Sulphur Springs ISD Education Foundation as a charity to which jurors may donate their daily reimbursement for jury service.
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer is to be recognized for completing 14 hours of training provided by Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute.
The court too will have an opportunity, if any are presented, to consider items such as resolutions and proclamations; disposal of assets; any personnel matters; bills, revenues, expenses and payroll; budget amendments and line item transfers; grants; and accept donations. No specifics were stated on the Nov. 8 meeting agenda regarding these items.
Work Session
After the 9 a.m. regular Commissioners Court meeting adjourns, the Commissioners Court is slated around 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8 to meet on the third floor of the courthouse for a work session.
The court officials, according to the posted agenda, are slated to discuss with Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Fire Marshal Andy Endsley operations, review of any revenue or expenditures, proposed improvements and repairs for their departments.
The work session agenda includes two others items, discussion on waste management trucks and a budget work session.
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 8-12, 2021
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 Nov. 8-12, 2021, includes:
- Monday – Beef Enchiladas, Black Beans and Corn with Chips and Salsa.
- Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Oriental Vegetables and an Egg Roll.
- Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll.
- Thursday –Chicken Spaghetti, English Peas, and Garlic Bread.
- Friday – BBQ Smoked Sausage, Macaroni and Cheese, BBQ Beans and Roll.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 8, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 8, 2021. 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.
SH 289, Grayson County: in Gunter from Sharp Road to Kerfoot Drive. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill and then pave a new riding surface.
FM 131, Grayson County: in Sherman from US 75 to US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill and then pave a new riding surface.
US 75 frontage roads, Grayson County: in Denison from Crawford St. to FM 120. Watch for daytime and nighttime lane closures as crews repair sections of the concrete pavement.
SH 91 (Texoma Parkway), Grayson county: in Sherman from US 75 to North Loy Lake Road. Watch for daytime and nighttime lane closures as crews repair sections of the concrete pavement.
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.
The westbound US 82 exit ramp for Loy Lake road is currently closed for crews to work on widening the US 82 frontage road. Traffic wishing to access Loy Lake Road is requested to take the SH 91 exit ramp (# 643), or the US 75 exit ramp.
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.
FM 131, Grayson County: in Sherman at the Northcreek Drive intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work on installing a traffic signal at the intersection. The signal has been placed in flash mode to alert traffic to this new signal. The signal will be changed to full signal mode Nov. 10.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to build portions of the new bridges and roadway. 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 75 frontage roads, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to the Collin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform spot base repairs on the roadway.
US 69, Grayson County: in Whitewright from SH 160 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform spot base repairs on the roadway.
FM 120 (Morton St.), Grayson County: in Denison from Maurice Avenue to SH 91 (Tone Avenue). Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform spot base repairs on the roadway.
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, Tuesday and Thursday during the nighttime.
FM 898, Grayson County: in Whitewright from US 69 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 996, Grayson County: in Pottsboro from FM 120 to FM 1417. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on the roadway.
FM 902, Grayson County: from Howe to Tom Bean. 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 temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
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 widening US 82 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement for the entirety of the project from the Lamar County line to SH 121. Eastbound traffic between SH 121 and the Lamar County line has been opened to two lanes. 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.
FM 3389, Hopkins County: from I-30 to FM 1567. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews rehabilitate the roadway.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
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 work zones as crews perform tree trimming and removal work, and drainage structure improvements.
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.
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. 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 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514 The contractor plans to set barricades and begin preparing the ROW later this week. This project will rehabilitate the existing roadway on FM 275, from its intersection with FM 514 south to S.H 19. This work will include widening the road subgrade, reworking base course material, adding flexible base material, extending drainage structures, replacing culverts, and replacing a bridge. Please be aware of lane closures, detours and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 36, Hunt County: from FM 36 to FM 751 at various locations: The contractor has completed all construction activities and is working on final items and cleanup.
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 completing mile five of this seven-mile project and is currently reworking the subgrade and bringing in flex base, placing geogrid and compacting areas for roadway rehabilitation and widening. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66 at FM 1570, Hunt County: The contractor has completed construction work in this area and will be working to complete final punch list items. Please watch for workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing seal coat preparation on FM 512 at various locations. 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 SH 34 from SH 276 to the Kaufman County line. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing, edging, and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operation 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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Hopkins County Records – Nov. 5, 2021
Land Deed Transactions
- Devan Henegar and Dillon Wayne Henegar to Mark R. Graham Jr. and Stacey Graham; tract in the Dobson Stephenson survey
- Jason Wells to Clint Williams and Cydney Williams; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Beckie Lewis White to John M. Lewis
- Affluency Homes to Logos Holdings LLC
- Pense Ranch Properties LLC to True Zero LLC; tract in the William Birdwell survey
- Linda Jane Dixon to Ameritex Homes LLC; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Artur Muszynski to Tyler Morrison; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Dan Hamiter and Donna Hamiter to Sam Rifaey; tract in the TT Martin survey
- Terry Don McKinney to Barbara Owens McKinney and Leldon Dean McKinney; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Lott Company LLC and Larry W. Lott Jr. to Larry W. Lott Jr.
- Christopher Joseph Mertes to Amber Kay Mertes
Applications For Marriage Licenses
- James Matthew Barton and Lynnette Smith
- David Lane Woody and Correna Lane Korth
- Daniel G. Galvan Gomez and Jaquelin Salazar Aguayo
- Sean Everett Vance and Samantha Jean Owens
- Jeremy Levi Parrish and Lindsey Nicole Lemon
- John Tomas Bendall and Brittani Renee McClure
- Ryan Michael Roth and Corrine Sarah Koepsell
- Cristian E. Lopez Camargo and Rosa Angela Chavez
- Omar Castillo-Alvarez and Gabriela Abigail Sandoval
