Newly Crowned Miss UPRA Ashlyn Williams Begins a Year of Travel, Appearances Across Texas and the Southwest
At the November 2021 UPRA Rodeo Finals, Ashlyn Williams was crowned Miss UPRA. She also won the Photogenic Award, High Sales Award and Best Horsemanship recognition. The People’s Choice Winner was Brelyn Carillo, Ms. Ag Pro Rodeo. Miss Congeniality was Kaila McAnally, representing the Mount Vernon Sheriff’s Posse.
In Spring 2021, Ashlyn Williams entered the Miss UPRA competition as Miss Champion Rodeo. In representing the Buffalo, Texas Champion Rodeo Company for the year of 2020, and earlier in 2019 representing a Denton, Texas organization as Miss Teen North Texas Fair and Rodeo, Ashlyn got plenty of practice in honing her skills in public speaking, horsemanship and handling the travel required for the title. Ashlyn also served as Miss UPRA Teen in 2015, and is the third-ever contestant to win both titles. A fifth-generation rodeo contestant in her family, Ashlyn competes with her twin brother in collegiate rodeo. And as a 13-year-old, Ashlyn wore a crown of rodeo royalty at 44 rodeos in just one summer! During the UPRA Finals, Ashlyn rose above three other well-qualified contestants, and on Saturday November 20, she received the crown and met the audience as Miss UPRA 2021. Congratulations Ashlyn! as you hit the road to lots of fun and new experiences in the new year!
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic which struck the nation in Spring 2020, a lot of changes came to the rodeo world and other areas of sport and entertainment. The last Miss UPRA selected was Shara Dalton of Winnsboro, Texas who was crowned in November 2019. Soon after Shara began her year of representation, the effects of the pandemic brought a pause to her reign. Thus, due to the unprecedented changes, there was no Miss UPRA contest held in 2020 and no Miss UPRA was crowned in 2020.
County Road 4724 House Heavily Damaged By Blaze
A County Road 4724 residence was heavily damaged by a blaze Sunday night. A resident was home, but managed to escape without injury.
A neighbor reported seeing smoke through his window around 10 p.m. Nov. 21 a large amount of flames down the road from his CR 4724 residence and contacted neighbors to see if it was a controlled burn or from a residence. The owner, who lives just down from the structure, looked, saw the rent house on fire and instructed the neighbor to call 911.
The resident and her canines had gotten out of the flaming structure when neighbors arrived. She told fire personnel she noticed flames at that end of the house and got out of the structure. She and her pets were uninjured.
Cumby, Hopkins County, Commerce, North Hopkins and Miller Grove firefighters responded at the location. Hopkins County EMS was also reported to have responded at the fire for a short time. Cumby Volunteer firefighters arrived and began working with limited manpower until the additional units arrived. Firefighters knocked the fire down quickly and made a quick stop on the fire.
The damage to the County Road 4724 house was significant, and likely will be considered at total loss. Fire investigators returned to the address Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, to inspect the charred structure to try to determine the cause of the fire.
The local chapter of the Red Cross was requested late Sunday night to respond to assist the resident with immediate lodging and necessities.
Monday Game Day Brings Lady Cats Basketball, Wildcats Basketball Both On The Road
Monday Game Day this week brings both basketball teams on the road.
The Lady Cats basketball team will be a bit closer to home as they will be in Mineola today. Sulphur Springs will be taking on the Lady Yellowjackets at 1 P.M.
Coach Erica Delley’s squad are still looking for their first win of the winter 2021-22 season.
Last week the women’s basketball team travelled just shy of the red River to participate in the Bells tournament, their first tourney on the season.
Unfortunately for the women’s basketball team, they dropped some close contests and a few more tough losses to go 0-4 in the Bells tournament. That drops their record to 0-7 on the season.
Coach Delley’s squad has dealt with injury issues all season, but they still have found a way to score at times.
The women’s basketball team will have another crack at getting their first win on the winter season when they travel to Mineola to take on the Lady Yellowjackets.
That contest will get underway today at 12 P.M. starting with the junior varsity two team, followed by the varsity at 1 P.M.
Moving over to the men’s basketball team, Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad will be a bit further from home when they travel to Sherman.
The Wildcats will be taking on the Bearcats today at 1 P.M.
Sulphur Springs comes in to today’s contest 3-0, and were originally scheduled to travel to Palestine last Friday, Nov. 19 but Coach Shaver knew as early as Monday morning that those Wildcats would not be able to play.
The men’s basketball coach tried to find a new opponent for Friday but could not, so Sulphur Springs enters Monday’s game day with a 3-0 record after an acting bye Friday.
Coach Shaver and his team will try to bump that up to 4-0 today when they take on another 3-0 squad in Sherman.
Freshmen and JV will get the action started today in Sherman against the Bearcats at 12 P.M. followed by the varsity squads at 1:30 P.M.
After taking on the Bearcats on today, Sulphur Springs will be back in action Saturday when they travel south of Longview to take on Henderson.
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.
First Annual Chili and Fried Chicken Contest in Pacific Park Was Judged a Success!
All Texas chili lovers, including myself, have their own idea of the perfect bowl of chili. Due to the vision and inspiration of Johnny Wright, a number of cooking teams set up their cooking sites on Saturday November 20 in Pacific Park to craft their entries for the 2021 First Annual Chili and Fried Chicken Contest. And the results were delicious!
Both items were to be cooked on-site, and samples turned in to the judges table before noon. Some teams entered chili and others entered fried chicken. It was all good, according to judges Cody Anglin, Patricia Morgan and Yours Truly. The judging team scored the chili entries based on taste, texture and presentation, and the chicken entries on flavor, seasoning and crispiness. Tommy Harrison assisted as facilitator and tabulator as the samples were tasted and scored.
The judges were instructed that after each chili sample was tasted, a bite of cheese and a cracker would help to cleanse the palate and ready the taste buds for another taste of Texas best. But when the fried chicken samples arrived, no instruction was necessary as the judges already knew what to do with the piping hot, deliciously prepared specimens of both white meat and dark meat pieces.
After the scores were tabulated, the First Place Chili Trophy went to Cedrick Wright while Second Place Chili bragging rights went to Johnny Wright.
The trophy for First Place in the Fried Chicken Contest went to Shandis Godbolt Young while Second Place Fried Chicken bragging rights went to LeeAnn Dawson.
Johnny Wright thanked and congratulated all the participants, promising that next year will be bigger and better for the Annual Chili and Fried Chicken Contest!
Lady Cats Basketball Drops Some Close Contests in Bells Tournament
The Bells tournament did not go as planned for the women’s basketball team.
The Lady Cats lost all four games over Thursday and Friday.
On Thursday, Nov. 18, Sulphur Springs took on Howe for their first game of the Bells tourney. Howe won a close one 37-33.
In the Lady Cats second game and final game on the day, Coach Erica Delley’s squad were reunited with former head coach Brittney Tisdell and her Pantherettes. North Lamar cruised by Sulphur Springs 50-9.
The women’s basketball team had the chance to put their 0-2 day behind them in day two of the tournament on Friday, but lost another tough one to Alvord 45-24. The Lady Cats fought hard in their fourth game, but it proved to be their last as they lost another close one, this time to Leonard 37-34.
“We had to readjust the varsity roster because of injuries [and other things],” Coach Erica Delley said. “Now we are young and learning how to play with each other.”
The women’s basketball coach said these games are crucial in their development. She said the goal is to be ready by district.
“Over the last few games, we have increased our scoring,” Coach Delley said, and “as we get healthy we are looking to take it to another level.”
The 0-4 Bells tournament puts the Lady Cats basketball team’s record at 0-7.
Next up, Sulphur Springs will have two games before Thanksgiving;
- on Monday, Nov. 22 at Mineola at 1 P.M. and
- Tuesday, Nov. 23 versus Liberty Eylau at 12:45 P.M.
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.
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 22-26, 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. 22-26, 2021, includes:
- Monday – Fish, Hushpuppies, Pinto Beans and Cole Slaw.
- Tuesday – Chicken Vegetable and Rice Casserole, Broccoli and Roll.
- Wednesday – Turkey and Ham, Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and Roll.
- Thursday – Closed for Thanksgiving
- Friday – King Ranch Chicken Casserole, Corn and Black Beans.
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.
2019 Miss UPRA Shara Dalton Continues Work with Horses on Local and International Basis
A Winnsboro, Texas native, 19-year-old Shara travels with horses to far flung corners of the globe in one of the many fascinating aspects of the horse industry. She loves the new sights and cultures she encounters, attributing her ability to meet people and exude confidence in new situations to her years as Texas rodeo royalty. “I thank my parents for starting me off riding a gentle horse, then transporting me to all those small rodeos so I could follow my dreams, gradually learning the ropes and finally becoming a contestant for Miss UPRA when I was in high school. And it was Linda Chase, UPRA Contestants Co-coordinator, who helped me come out of my shell and put polish on my personality to win the crown. Without them, I’d probably still be shy! But today, my life is an exciting one, although I still do the hard, gritty chores taking care of a lot of horses each day! I love my career, and plan to always have horses in my life.”
Shara explained that the COVID year put a pause on many of her plans. After earning the UPRA crown in November 2019, her responsibilities were to include travel all over Texas and Southwest, representing the Association’s Cinch rodeos in small and large towns. By March/April 2020, when COVID-19 struck the US, many rodeo associations as well as competitors were questioning the safety of holding their Spring events, and as the summer went on, many more were cancelled. It was an unprecedented change of life for Americans in every aspect. Like many other high school graduates, Shara had begun college, and she hopes to return one day for her degree. But due to the changes and restrictions brought on by COVID, she was forced to abandon her plans for higher education. By being resilient and positive, Shara found a way to make lemonade out of lemons, and landed a job close to home working with horses. She is an employee of Centurian Stud Farm of Como, Texas, a breeder of Thoroughbred and Arabian horses which ships the horses they raise to foreign horse-buyers. Now Shara travels with her charges, making sure they have a safe journey and are delivered to their new owners. As an equine groom, she has become accomplished at hauling an equine to a busy airport, loading it from the tarmac into a ‘jet stall’ then making sure the horse and stall are carefully loaded onto the plane. The horse then experiences a safe and comfortable ride across the ocean where it’s new career awaits. Along for the ride, Shara gets to experience different parts of the world from the Middle East to Asia, and is learning to appreciate different cultures, foods and customs. “I never dreamed I’d have a job this interesting and satisfying, working with horses! But of course, there’s still the daily feeding, grooming and exercise, so that keeps me down to earth!” Another of the good things to have come out of having been a rodeo queen, the former Miss UPRA was the influence she got to have upon her nieces Rylie and Jayden Lindsey. “The girls began to get interested in rodeo queening and started competing. Now they each hold rodeo titles from associations in the NE Texas area, and continue to ride, enjoying the fun and goal-setting that rodeo can bring into the lives of young girls as well as young women, too! For me, it’s a kind of paying it forward for those who helped me on my journey!”
5 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Charges
At least 5 people were jailed on felony charges Nov. 17-19, 2021, in Hopkins County, according to jail reports.
Live Oak Street Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Zack Steward and Alvin Jordan spotted a black Chrysler 300 like the one Jesus Leovardo Gonzalez of Sulphur Springs, a wanted person, was reported to be driving. The officers conducted a traffic stop on Live Oak Street at Jonas Street Nov. 17. A records check confirmed the 18-year-old identified as Gonzalez did have three outstanding warrants.
Officers had him get out of the car and patted him down. He was then taken into custody at 4:03 p.m. Nov. 17, 2021, on the warrants. The car was searched before being released to the Gonzalez’s mother. Officers reported finding a small amount of marijuana in the car; it was destroyed at the roadside.
Gonzalez was booked into Hopkins County jail for surety off bond on possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, possession of4 grams or more but less than 400 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana charges. The offenses are alleged to have occurred on Aug. 16, 2021.
He remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in lieu of $60,000 in bonds, $25,000 each on the controlled substance charges and $10,000 on the marijuana charge.
County Road 3385 Arrest
HCSO Sgt. Todd Evans was made aware of a warrant for Toni Leann Cupp‘s arrest. He located the 46-year-old Talco woman at her place of work on County Road 3385 and took her into custody at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 17, 2021.
Evans transported Cupp to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked on a warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Cupp was held in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, on the probation charge.
State Highway 19 Traffic Stop
for Anthony Kelson Abernathy
HCSO Deputies Joshua Davis and Elijah Fite stopped a Nissan Altima just before 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2021, on State Highway 19 south at State Highway 11 east for a traffic violation.
After noticing signs of nervousness and deception, a deputy asked to search the car. Deputies reported finding a glass pipe and baggy containing a crystal-like substance he believed to be methamphetamine wedged between the passenger’s seat and console.
The passenger, identified as Anthony Kelson “Kelso” Abernathy, claimed the contraband and was taken into custody at 8:16 p.m. Nov.17, 2021, and transported to jail. The substance field-tested positive for meth and weighed less than 1 gram, resulting in the 32-year-old Mabank man’s arrest on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charg.
Abernathy was released from Hopkins County jail Nov. 18, 2021. Bond on the felony controlled substance charge was set at $5,000.
East Industrial Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Department Officer Silas Whaley conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Explorer Friday night, Nov. 19 , 2021, on East Industrial Drive. A records check using a 34-year-old Jacksonville, Arkansas man’s ID information showed an Arkansas warrant for his arrest.
Whaley placed Sylvester Love into custody and transported him to jail. Love was booked into Hopkins County jail at 8:34 p.m. Nov. 19, 2021, on the Arkansas Parole Board warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a felony assault charge.
Love remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday evening, Nov. 20, 2021, held for Arkansas on the felony warrant.
FM 900 North Arrest
HCSO Deputy Bobby Osornio was made aware Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, of an outstanding warrant for Jaime Antonio Castillo-Zavala’s arrest. Osornio traveled to the 37-year-old Saltillo man’s residence, served the warrant and took Castillo-Zavala into custody at 11:03 a.m. Nov. 19, 2021.
The Saltillo man was booked into Hopkins County jail at 11:03 p.m. Nov. 19, 2021, on the theft of property valued at $2,500 to $30,000 warrant. Castillo-Zavala remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday evening, Nov. 20, 2021, on the felony charge. Bond was set at $20,000.
Friday was the second time in the last 2 weeks Castillo-Zavala, who is also known by Jaime Zavala Soto, Jaime Zavala-Soto, Jaime Soto Zavala and Jaime Savala Soto, has been in jail. He was arrested on the theft charge on Nov. 11, and released later that day on a $15,000 bond.
Franklin, Hopkins Counties Continue To Have Lowest Area October 2021 Unemployment Rates
Franklin and Hopkins counties continued to have the lowest October 2021 unemployment rates in the nine-county Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area, both less than 4% each.
Franklin County for the fourth consecutive month had the lowest unemployment rate of 3.8%, with 201 of the 5,269 work force reported to be unemployed as of the October 2021 Texas Labor Market Information data released Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. That’s down slightly from a 5% seasonably adjusted and 5.3% unadjusted unemployment rate in June, and 4.6% adjusted in July, 4.2% in August. The unemployment rate in Franklin County in September 2021 declined to 4%, with 211 of the 5,269 workers without jobs.
In Hopkins County, the October 2021 unemployment rate was 3.9%, with 682 of the 17,427 workforce unemployed last month, up from a 4.7% unemployment rate in October 2020. Last month was the first time since February of 2020 that the unemployment rate for Hopkins County has dropped below 4%.
The jobless rate in Hopkins County jumped from 3.1% in January and February of 2020 to 4.3% as the pandemic began to spread across the state and world in mid-March. The Hopkins County unemployment rate rose to 7.8% in April 2020, the highest since 2011, when the unemployment rate peaked at a 21-year high of 8.4% in June; the low in 2011 was 6.6 in December 2011. The lowest unemployment rate in Hopkins County in the last 21 years was 2.7% in April and May 2019.
Delta County’s unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7% for at least the third consecutive month, with 114 of the 2,403 workers unemployed in October 2021.
Titus was the only other county in the NET WDA with an October 2021 unemployment rate below 5%. Overall, 4.9% or 639 of the 13,150 work force was unemployed in Titus County in October 2021. That’s down slightly from 5.5% in August 2021 and 5% in September 2021.
Bowie and Lamar Counties each had an October 2021 unemployment rate of 5.1%.
In Lamar County, 639 of 13,150 were unemployed last month, down from 5.1% with 1,272 of 24,248 potential workers unemployed in September 2021 but up slightly from August 2021 when 1,211 of 24,132 were without jobs.
Bowie County had 1,977 jobless out of a work force of 39,035 last month. While Bowie County’s workforce has continued to grow, so too has the number of residents employed. The unemployment rate in September 2021 was 5.2% in Bowie County, the labor force consisted of only 38,844, with 2,011 reported to be unemployed. Out of a civilian labor force of 38,540 in August 2021, 2,149 were unemployed, giving Bowie County a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Red River County’s unemployment rate for October 2021 was 5.4%, with 275 of 5,111 potential workers reported to be without jobs. That’s down from 5.6% in August and September 2021. In August, 293 of 5,237 potential workers were reported to be unemployed in Red River County. The work force dipped to 5,209 in September 2021 and only 290 were unemployed in Red River County, according to TLMI reports.
Cass County’s unemployment rate for October 2021 was reported to be 5.9%, with 702 of the work force of 11,979 unemployed. That’s down from 6.4% with 774 of 12,149 workers unemployed in August 2021 and 6% with 720 of 12,061 unemployed in Cass County in September 2021.
Morris County not only had the smallest civilian labor forces, but also the worst unemployment rate of 9.2% (407 unemployed) in the Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area in October 2021. The jobless rate, however, was improved from the 2 prior months. Just as Morris County’s unemployment rate declined from 10.4% to 9.8% workforce too is shrinking, from 4,498 in August 2021 to 4,470 in September and 4,403 in October 2021.
Across the state, unemployment declined slightly from 5.6 percent in September 2021 to 5.4 % in October 2021, an improvement from the October 2020 unemployment rate of 7.3%. The workforce across Texas is down from 14,220,800 in October 2020 to 14,204,200 in October 2021. In September 2021, the workforce was slightly less then October at 14,165,300. The number of Texans employed has continued to grow from 13,177,300 in October 2020 to 13,368,500 in September 2021 and 13,434,300 in October 2021.
Texas’ unemployment rate is still higher than the national average of 4.6% last month. Overall, the US employment rate has declined over the last year from 6.9% in October 2020 and even slightly from 4.8 in September 2021. As a whole, the nation’s workforce has continued to rise during that same period, from 160,718,000 in October 2020 to 161,458,000 last month, which was up from 141,165,300 in September 2021, according to Texas Labor Market Report, generated this month by Texas Workforce Commission in November 2021.
| 2021 | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 | – | – | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 7.8 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 6 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 3.1% |
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 22, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 22, 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.
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.
Spur 503, Grayson County: in Denison from US 75 to SH 91. 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 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 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 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.
SH 56, Grayson County: at Adams Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews replace a drainage pipe across the Adams Road intersection.
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 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.
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 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
FM 79, Lamar County: from 0.6 miles Northeast of State Loop 286 to 0.8 miles Northeast of State Loop 286. The roadway is closed so crews can replace a cross-drainage structure. Weather and other conditions permitting, FM 79 should reopen to thru traffic on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
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 has set barricades and plans to begin preparing the right-of-way soon. The contractor has reworked base material and widened subgrade from Lake Fork Creek to the north for 1 mile, graded out and prepared for new flex base, and will began hauling base material on Nov. 19. The contractor began demolition on the bridge and will continue with cleanup operations in preparation for installation of drilled shafts. 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 six 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.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing seal coat preparation on FM 512 north of I-30 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 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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