Several Youth Participate in the “Wreaths Across America” Local Project to ‘Remember, Honor and Teach’ December 18 in City Cemetery, 8 Others
The wet and windy morning did not deter participation in the annual Wreaths Across America commemoration event in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery and Mel Haven Cemetery on Saturday December 18, 2021. In fact, more than 800 hundred wreaths were placed by volunteers upon the marked graves of veterans within the vast cemetery in an amazingly short period of time. Other Hopkins County cemeteries which held observances were Black Oak, Gaffords Chapel, Shooks Chapel, Pickton, Winterfield, Greenview and Union Cemeteries plus Old Saltillo Cemetery.
2021 is the fourth year of Hopkins County participation in the nationwide Wreaths Across America at City Cemetery, and the first year that the event was begun indoors. Due to weather, participants gathered inside the Myra Wilson Chapel for the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and explanation of the “Remember, Honor and Teach” mission. Following the placing of wreaths onto stands representing each branch of the military including the most newly-added branch, participants moved outdoors. The identical live fir wreaths, each with a brilliant red bow, had been stacked in stations around the cemetery, and volunteers simply took armfuls and went in search of the flags marking the graves of veterans. At each grave, a solemn moment was observed. Setting their burden down, one wreath was selected, placed lovingly onto the grave marker and the soldier’s name spoken aloud, adding ‘thank you for your service’ or other meaningful honor. Families with children had the opportunity to teach by guiding their young ones in the process, and answering questions about the meaning of the day of remembrance in the local cemetery. Also, several children and youth served roles during the public ceremony held indoors.
who was also an early business leader in Sulphur Springs was honored with a wreath at his grave marker in City Cemetery, along with hundreds of other veteran gravesites
The 11am ceremony was opened with a prayer led by local veteran Gordon Payne, the Pledge of Allegiance led by young Heidi Northcutt, the National Anthem sung by Alina Tatum, and a Welcome given by Hon. Eddie Northcutt, 8th Judicial District Judge of Hopkins County. Next was the placing of wreaths representing various branches of service. Jakson Medelline of SSHS band closed the ceremony with taps.
You can view the Chan 18TV video of the event on KSST Youtube. From organizer Dena Loyd, a thank you is sent out to all the donors and volunteers who support Wreaths Across America at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. To donate or make contact, please go online to wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX0613. The TX0613 is essential to direct donations to the local fund. Or contact Dena Loyd at [email protected] for additional information.
Corps League Detachment joined the attendees
Information From the Welding Program Testing at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
WELDING TEST
Dallas Edwards, right, a night structural student in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding program, is completing his 3G SMAW welding test. His work is being inspected by Certified Welding Inspector Danny Rejda.
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.
It’s Cedar Fever Season In Texas
Cedar fever season is upon us once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. But what exactly is cedar fever, and why is it so insufferable this time of year?
For starters, cedar fever isn’t a flu or a virus – it is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees. In Texas, the predominant species of mountain cedar is the Ashe juniper.
“Cedar fever is the worst west of I-35, where you have primarily juniper mixed in with oaks and some other species,” said Jonathan Motsinger, Texas A&M Forest Service Central Texas Operations Department Head. “And because all of those junipers are producing pollen at the same time, you’re going to get a higher concentration of pollen in the air.”
This is one of the primary factors contributing to cedar fever – the sheer quantity and density of Ashe junipers in central Texas. According to Karl Flocke, a woodland ecologist for Texas A&M Forest Service, the pollen from Ashe junipers isn’t particularly allergenic or harmful – it’s just so concentrated that, even if you aren’t generally susceptible to allergies, it could still affect you.
“There are millions of junipers out there all releasing pollen at the same time,” said Flocke, “you can’t help but breathe it in, and when you do, your body reacts as it would to any perceived threat – it tries to fight it.”
Since the pollen is spread by the wind, cedar fever can affect individuals far removed from areas with a high concentration of juniper trees. And the source isn’t limited to Ashe junipers: in more eastern parts of the state, there are also eastern redcedars that pollinate around the same time and can induce a similar response from people’s auto-immune systems.
Besides the sheer quantity of pollen released, cedar fever is mostly problematic because of when the pollen is released. Most trees pollinate in the spring when many are expecting to have allergies. Ragweed pollen and mold spores can contribute to allergies in the fall, but very few plants pollinate during the winter. Juniper trees are the exception.
These trees typically begin producing pollen in mid-December, often triggered by colder weather or the passage of a Texas cold front. Pollen production reaches its peak in mid-January, before slowly tapering off toward the beginning of March, just in time for oak pollen and other spring allergens to start up.
“Immediately before and after a cold front it gets very dry and windy and the pressure changes very rapidly,” said Flocke. “This triggers the opening of pollen cones and the release of the pollen grains. When you see the pollen billowing off a tree that has just ‘popped,’ or opened its cones, it looks very similar to smoke coming from a wildfire.”
While this creates for some fascinating imagery, it can also lead to some serious misery. For people new to the central Texas region, or unfamiliar with cedar fever as a whole, it can also lead to confusion since the pollination period of mountain cedar trees is smack dab in the middle of cold and flu season – or a global pandemic. It’s not uncommon for people experiencing cedar fever to mistake their symptoms as a cold or the seasonal flu, especially given the variety of symptoms triggered by cedar fever. These include fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, partial loss of smell and – believe it or not – some people actually do run a slight fever. However, if your fever is higher than 101.5°F, then pollen likely isn’t the cause.
There are a few symptoms of cedar fever that are not linked to coronavirus or the flu though, like itchy, watery eyes, blocked nasal passages and sneezing. But there is one symptom that, according to Flocke, should steer you clear.
“Typically, mucous from allergies is clear and runny while other infections lead to thicker colored mucous,” Flocke said.
You can treat cedar fever by taking allergy medications and antihistamines, but you should consult with your physician or health care professional before taking new medications. You can also try and anticipate the pollen by tuning in to your local news station, many of which will give you the pollen count and can predict when it’s going to be a particular pollen heavy day. On those days, it’s smart to keep windows and doors closed, to limit the amount of time you spend outdoors and to change air conditioning filters in your car and in your home.
Removing juniper trees from your property isn’t recommended primarily because the pollen is airborne and—since they often wait to release their pollen until it’s cold, dry and windy—that pollen can blow for miles. It’s also important to note that only male juniper trees release pollen.
“The male trees have pollen cones, and the female trees have berry-like cones, which are very inconspicuous, but that’s what is pollenated from the male trees,” said Motsinger.
While junipers are notorious for releasing their fever-inducing allergens, they also have immense health benefits. Their berries, for instance, are used to make medicines and oils that can treat a variety of ailments, from an upset stomach to a snake bite. They are also high in nutrition and vitamins, providing a sustainable source of food for wildlife and soil enrichment, and they grow in a terrain that isn’t particularly hospitable to other species of tree. Most importantly, though, they provide the mental, physical and environmental health benefits of trees and forests everywhere.
Ultimately, mountain cedars are really only singled out for the unusual time of year in which they pollinate.
“Many trees rely on airborne pollination,” explained Flocke. “In other parts of the country folks suffer from pine or elm allergies. Here in the springtime, there is so much oak pollen collecting on surfaces that I have to wash my car’s windshield daily just to see out of it.”
While cedar fever might sound and seem particularly hostile, Ashe junipers are really just a species like any other, feeling out the conditions and waiting for the perfect moment to release their pollen in order to set their offspring up for success come springtime.
For more information about how to identify Ashe junipers and/or eastern redcedars in your own backyard, check out the Texas A&M Forest Service’s Texas Tree ID webpage or the My Tree ID mobile app. You can also see the distribution of junipers across the state via our Forest Distribution App, which can identify the distribution of native tree species across the state of Texas.
Texas A&M Forest Service Contacts:
Karl Flocke, Woodland Ecologist, [email protected], (512) 339-7807
Jonathan Motsinger, Central Texas Operations Department Head, [email protected], (512) 339-6548
Communications Office, [email protected], (979) 458-6649
Editors’ note: This article was adapted from Cedar Fever Explained written by Stephen O’Shea. Visit https://bit.ly/3cjGHyD for more.
Altercation Between Brothers Concludes With One Shooting The Other
A County Road 1176 altercation between brothers concluded with one shooting the other in the leg Sunday night, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office communications operators dispatched deputies at 7:19 p.m. Dec. 19, 2021, to what was reported as a shooting on 1176. Sgt. Scott Davis, and Deputies Justin Wilkerson, Isaac Foley, Zach Steward and Thomas Patterson responded.
Upon arrival, the deputies contracted one brother, identified as Samuel James Wright, inside and found the other on his bedroom floor. The second brother was in a pool of blood with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his left leg. Deputies applied tourniquets to staunch the bleeding until EMS arrived to take over medical care of the injured brother. The injured man was reportedly transported to an area trauma center for treatment.
Meanwhile, the injured man’s 59-year-old brother, was detained for further investigation. Samuel James Wright reported a verbal altercation escalated with his brother hitting him in the nose. Wright told deputies he then told his brother he was going to shoot him, retrieved a 12-gauge shotgun from his bedroom, followed his brother down the hall from the living room to the brother’s bedroom. He aimed the firearm at his brother, who was sitting on the edge of his bed, and discharged it. Wright said he then hid the shotgun under the living room couch, where he sat waiting until deputies arrived.
Deputies transported Samuel James Wright to the county jail, where he spoke with investigators. He allegedly openly admitted to shooting his brother with the shotgun in the the brother’s bedroom. Evidence collected at the CR 1176 residence was consistent with the man’s account of the incident.
Consequently, Samuel Wright was booked into Hopkins County jail at 10:50 p.m. Dec. 19, 2021, on a first degree felony aggravated assault of a family or household member with a weapon. Wright, who is also known by the aliases Samuel Lee Perry, Samuel Lee Wright, Adolph P. Walters and Tiger Wright, remained in the county jail Monday morning, Dec. 20, 2021 on the charge.
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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.
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Assaulting A Pregnant Woman
A 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of assaulting a pregnant woman early Sunday morning, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Victor Reyna responded at 1:45 a.m. Dec. 19, 2021, to a disturbance report on Camp Street. Upon arrival he contacted the complainant and the suspect.
Officers determined a physical altercation had occurred. A woman, who was reported to be pregnant, had marks consistent with an assault on her body, Reyna noted in arrest reports. The suspect, identified in arrest reports as Charles Dustin Brown, was also alleged to have taken the woman’s phone away from her to prevent her from calling police for assistance.
Brown was taken into custody for assaulting a pregnant woman and interference with an emergency request for assistance. He remained in the county jail Monday morning, Dec. 20, 2021. Bond was set at $50,000 on the felony assault of a pregnant person charge and $10,000 on the misdemeanor interference with an emergency request for assistance charge.
Sunday morning was not the first time Brown has been jail this year in Hopkins County on an assault charge. Jail records show Brown, who is also known as Charlie Brown, was arrested Feb. 22 and Aug. 3, 2021, on assault causing bodily injury to a family member charges. The 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man also was jailed Sept. 30-Oct. 28, 2021, for violation of parole and surety off bond on an assault causing bodily injury to a family member charge.
According to August arrest reports, police responded to a disturbance at a McGrede Street address at 10:48 p.m. Aug. 2, 2021. They contacted a juvenile wo appeared to be crying and upset. The feuding pair was separated to talk to officers. Brown was accused of assaulting a female by striking her; the female had visible injury, so Brown was taken into custody at 11:05 p.m. Dec. 2 and booked into Hopkins County jail early Dec. 3, on a misdemeanor assault charge, according to jail and arrest reports. He was released from the county jail later Aug. 3 on a $5,000 bond on the assault charge.
At 8:27 p.m. Feb. 22, 2021, police to a reported disturbance at an East Shannon Road restaurant. A state trooper reported seeing Brown assault a female inside of a pickup. The pickup was located on Carter Street. The Brown was contacted, and after officer reported seeing visible injury on the female at the location, took the man into custody at 8:47 p.m. and booked into jail at 9:24 p.m. Feb. 22, 2021, on a Class A misdemeanor assault charge, according to arrest reports. He was released from jail the next day on a $2,500 bond.
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Lady Cats Basketball and Soccer Both On Road For Monday Game Day
The women’s basketball and soccer teams are both on the road for this Monday game day.
Even though school let out for SSISD last Friday, teams here in Sulphur Springs will soak up action today and tomorrow before taking the rest of the week off.
Lady Cats basketball are heading southeast for their third district match-up taking on the Lady Mavs in Marshall.
Coach Erica Delley’s team lost their first two district contests last week to Mount Pleasant and Texas High and look to get their first win in district play today.
They can put those two losses behind them if they can get the victory on this Monday game day, never an easy task in Marshall.
Sulphur Springs comes in to Monday’s match-up with the Lady Mavs at 0-17 (0-2 district).
The women’s basketball team are set to tip off in Marshall at 2:30 P.M.
Moving over to the soccer team, the Lady Cats are south of Forth Worth taking on Joshua.
The Lady Owls are another formidable opponent Sulphur Springs has competed against in district play. Joshua made it to the Regional Quarterfinals of last year’s playoffs, beating district rival Longview in the Area round.
Coach Javier Aguayo and his team look to add another impressive win to their scrimmage resume at 3-1-1, beating a tough teams in Athens and blowing out two of the three top-10 teams from 4A-Division II in last weekend’s Sulphur Springs tournament.
The women’s soccer team are excited at the prospect of getting another confidence-building victory in Joshua if they can beat a tough Owls squad on the road for this Monday game day.
The Lady Cats scrimmage match with the Lady Owls is set to kick-off on Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:30 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.
Lady Cats Soccer Crowned Sulphur Springs Tournament Champions
The women’s soccer team had an incredibly successful outing hosting the Sulphur Springs tournament, going 2-0-1 to win the home tourney.
Not only did the Lady Cats win the tournament, they did so beating three teams ranked in the top-10 of 4A-Division II.
For the first scrimmage of the Sulphur Springs tournament, the Lady Cats took on Maybank, the highest ranked of the foes the women’s soccer team hosted.
Coach Aguayo’s team routed third ranked Mabank 4-1.
The first two goals were both scored by Anna Williams. The second goal scored by Williams was assisted by Kendall Ferrell.
The final two goals scored in the win over Mabank were put in by Angel Cruz and Vanessa Lara, assisted on the goals by Kylie Clark and Haylee Schultz, respectively.
Lady Cats soccer blew out their second opponent Kilgore 5-1.
Sulphur Springs jumped out to a huge 3-0 lead before the Lady Dogs were able to score in the opening minute of the second half.
Haylee Schultz put the game out of reach when she poured on two more goals to make it the final score of 5-1.
Coach Aguayo’s squad played Kilgore last year. Sulphur Springs was up in the first half, but in the second half the Lady Dogs came back.
Kilgore did not have that opportunity at Gerald Prim Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 18.
For the third and final contest, the Lady Cats took on Caddo Mills.
Late in the first half goals started to cash in as both teams got a point to even it at one a piece.
Sulphur Springs got the go-ahead goal taking a 2-1 halftime lead.
However, the tenth-ranked Lady Foxes scored the equalizer with seven minutes left in the scrimmage match.
The third and final scrimmage would end as a 2-2 draw to end the Sulphur Springs tournament.
Schultz and Williams scored thanks to assists by Williams and Lara, respectively.
Going 2-0-1 on Saturday the Lady Cats soccer team were crowned Sulphur Springs tournament champions.
Coach Aguayo said his team was excited getting wins against several highly-ranked and talented teams on Saturday.
The Lady Cats coach said his team were looking forward to another tough game on Monday at Joshua.
After Saturday’s tourney Coach Aguayo’s squad sits at 3-1-1 in scrimmage play. Next up, the Lady Cats soccer team are back on the road taking on Joshua on Monday, Dec. 20.
JV will get the action going starting at 3 P.M. followed by the varsity at 4:30 P.M.
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Meal A Day Menu – Dec. 20-24, 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 Dec. 20-24, 2021, includes:
- Monday – Smother Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Winter Blend Vegetables and Roll.
- Tuesday – Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans and Garlic Toast.
- Wednesday – Rope Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, Corn Bread and Green Tomato Relish.
- Thursday – Chicken and Dressing Casserole
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce and a Roll.
- Friday – Closed for Christmas.
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 Dec. 20-31, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Dec. 20-31, 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.
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.
- Interstate 30 in Hopkins County: From the Hunt County Line to the Franklin County Line watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform concrete repair.
- State Highway 37, Franklin County: From the elementary school to US Highway 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 Highway 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. 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 on Dec. 13. The contractor will begin preparing right-of-way on Dec. 20.
- 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 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. Drill shaft installation has begun and five shafts have been completed. 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 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 and overlaying on FM 499 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.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
- US 75 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, construction will begin on this rehabilitation project on January 3, 2022. Traffic can expect 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. 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 main lanes has been set for this construction project.
- Northbound and Southbound US 75 main lane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road near West Staples Street and transitions back to the existing main lanes near West Cherry Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 main lanes 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 main lane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both main lane 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 main lane traffic switch and Center Street detour can be viewed below or online:
Northbound US 75 main lane traffic switch:
Southbound US 75 main lane traffic switch:
Detour for the Center Street closure at US 75:
- Northbound and Southbound US 75 main lane 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 main lane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both main lane 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 main lane 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 main lane traffic switch and Washington Street detour can be viewed below or online:
Northbound US 75 main lane traffic switch:
Southbound US 75 main lane 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 697, Grayson County: From US 69 to FM 2729, watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a fog seal to the roadway.
- At Bethany Road near FM 1417, Grayson County: From FM 1417 to end of state maintenance, 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 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.
P&G Issues Voluntary Recall of Aerosol Dry Conditioner, Shampoo Spray Products
CINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) Friday issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless produced in the United States, in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food, due to the presence of benzene detected in some products.
Risk Statement: Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Based on exposure modeling and the cancer risk assessments published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (IRIS database), daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposures to it indoors and outdoors from multiple sources. To date, The Procter & Gamble Company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall and is conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.
Detailed instructions for how to request a reimbursement for eligible products can be found below. The affected products are packaged in aerosol cans. See table below for images, product names, UPC and production code ranges. Refer to the image attached for guidance on where to find the production code details on the bottom of the can. The first four numbers of the production code are the only ones necessary to determine if your product is impacted and falls within the ranges outlined.
The aerosol dry conditioner spray products impacted are:
| Production Code Ranges (to determine if product is in scope of recall) | Description | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| in the range of 0002-0248 or 9298-9350 | Waterless Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth, 3.6oz. | 37000543954 |
| in the range of 0009-0069 or 9297-9350 | Waterless Dry Conditioner Instant Moisture, 3.6oz. | 37000543831 |
| in the range of 0084-0085 or 9284-9361 | Waterless Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth, .98oz. | 37000544111 |
| in the range of 0017-0100 or 9283-9284 | Waterless Dry Conditioner Instant Moisture, .98oz. | 37000544227 |
| 0038 | Pantene Sultry Bronde All in One Luxury Mist, 4.9oz. | 80878188710 |
| in the range of 0183-0365 or 1042-1046 | Pantene Smooth Talker Dry Conditioning Oil, 3.9oz. | 80878192397 |
| in the range of 0048-0336 or 1008-1218 or 9247-9349 | Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 3.9oz. | 80878190898 |
| in the range of 9108-9303 | Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 3.9oz. | 80878188758 |
| in the range of 0107-0262 or 9112-9288 | Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 1.0oz. | 80878188765 |
| in the range of 0307 or 9263-9266 | Pantene Gold Series Instant Nourishing Spray, 4.9oz. | 80878188987 |
| 0021 or 1038 or in the range of 9294-9325 | Aussie Smooth Vibes Dry Conditioner, 4.9oz. | 381519187957 |
| in the range of 9196-9246 | Aussie Petal Soft Dry Conditioner, 4.9oz. | 381519187544 |
| in the range of 0014-0062 or 9198-9349 | Aussie Sleekend Warrior Dry Conditioner, 4.9oz. | 381519187537 |
| in the range of 9047-9072 | Herbal Essences Blue Ginger Refresh Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 190679001498 |
| in the range of 0015-0314 or 1004-1019 or 9028-9348 | Herbal Essences White Grapefruit & Mint Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 190679000262 |
| in the range of 0167-0308 or 1105-1106 or 9049-9348 | Herbal Essences White Strawberry & Sweet Mint Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 190679000255 |
| 0093 or 1075 or in the range of 9029-9294 | Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 190679000248 |
| in the range of 0036-0329 or 1019-1098 or 9023-9312 | Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo, 1.7oz. | 190679000330 |
| in the range of 9009-9058 | Pantene Dry Shampoo No Water Refresh, 4.9oz. | 80878177042 |
| in the range of 9025-9260 | Pantene Dry Shampoo Sheer Volume, 4.9oz. | 80878185276 |
| in the range of 0006-0364 or 1074-1133 or 9157-9329 | Pantene Never Tell Dry Shampoo, 4.2oz. | 80878188727 |
| in the range of 0139-0140 | Aussie After Hours Dry Shampoo Texture Spray, 4.9oz. | 381519187834 |
| in the range of 0013-0300 or 1038 or 9189 | Aussie Tousle Hustle Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 381519187285 |
| in the range of 0013-00357 or 1018-1123 or 9189-9345 | Aussie Bounce Back Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 381519187278 |
| in the range of 9047-9123 | Aussie Clean Color Protect Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 381519187360 |
| in the range of 9072-9176 | Aussie Clean Texture Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 381519187285 |
| 9085 | Aussie Clean Volume Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 381519187278 |
| in the range of 0004-0357 or 9291-9344 | Waterless Dry Shampoo No Residue, 3.7oz. | 37000543787 |
| in the range of 0175-0176 or 9295-9297 | Waterless Dry Shampoo No Residue, 1oz. | 37000543978 |
| in the range of 0027-0192 or 9007 | Hair Food Coconut Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 37000876717 |
| in the range of 9046-9228 | Old Spice Fiji Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 37000779421 |
| in the range of 9040-9239 | Old Spice Pure Sport Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. | 37000785170 |
Following recent reports that indicated traces of benzene in some aerosol spray products, we began a review of our total portfolio of aerosol products. While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our products, our review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. We detected benzene in aerosol dry shampoo spray products and aerosol dry conditioner spray products. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the consumers who use our products and the quality of the products we ship.
No other products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Hair Food, and Waterless are in the scope of this recall and such other products may continue to be used as intended, including those aerosol dry shampoo spray products with production code ranges different from those specifically communicated. The vast majority of our products are not part of this recall, including mousses, hairsprays, liquid shampoos, liquid conditioners, styling products, treatments, and unaffected aerosol dry shampoo sprays.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States through retail outlets and online. Retailers have been alerted to remove recalled products from shelves. Our brands will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased products impacted by this recall. Consumers should stop using and appropriately discard the affected aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products.
Consumers can visit www.pantene.com, www.aussie.com, www.herbalessences.com, www.hairfood.com, www.oldspice.com, or www.waterlesshaircare.com for more information about the impacted products and to learn how to receive reimbursement for eligible products. If consumers have further questions, they can also seek more information via the Consumer Care team at 1-888-674-3631 from Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Complete and submit the report online
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
