John Mark and Dr. Steeber Discuss Cell Phones in the Classroom and More on A Second Cup Of Coffee
October 21, 2024 – In this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber. John Mark and Dr. Steeber chatted about such topics as cell phones in the classroom, Wildcat of the week, school grading, and more. Learn about some of the policies Sulphur Springs ISD has and more in this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey.
Tabernacle Baptist Church Pickton Announces 2024 Fall Festival with Trunk or Treating October 26th
October 21, 2024 – Tabernacle Baptist Church Pickton announces that the Community of Pickton will shut down CR 2419 from the fire department to the post office for Fall Festival October 26, 2024. There will be Trunk or Treating! You can also expect games, costumes, candy, and more! The festival will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Bring the little ones and come join in the family fun!
Looks Like it will be Stew Weather on Saturday
October 21, 2024 – The weather forecast is in, and it looks like it will be stew weather on Saturday.
At the time that stew service starts – 10:45 a.m. – the forecast is showing the temperature will be in the upper 60s. Not too hot and not too cold for a healthy serving of Hopkins County stew.
The 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, is coming to Buford Park on Saturday with more than 170 pots of stew in contention for the title of World Champion Hopkins County stew cook.
Chicken and beef stew is prepared onsite, and the winners in each category win not only cash awards by one-of-a-kind homemade trophies.
Those who are hungry for stew can purchase tickets for just $8 per person (13 and older) for all-you-can-eat stew. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office at 110 Main St., online at HopkinsChamber.org or at any of the local banks and lending institutions. For children 12 and under, Signature Solar is sponsoring Kids Eat Free, so they get a free bowl!
For carry-home stew, quart tickets are available for $15.
In addition to stew, there will be a Fun Zone set up with Gellyball, bounce houses and more for kids for free, provided by One Church. If you want to do some shopping, there will also be a market, opening at 8 a.m. with more than a dozen vendors.
In addition to the market, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will have a vendor site selling all things stew-related including T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, tumblers, stickers, towels and more. If you want stew merch before Saturday, come to the Chamber office.
On Friday night, Oct. 25, come out after the home football game to enjoy a free concert by Dubb and the Luv Machines, sponsored by City National Bank.
Blackleg; Highly Infectious Disease Affecting Cattle by Mario Villarino
October 21, 2024 – Blackleg is a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting cattle, primarily young calves between six months to two years old. It is caused by Clostridium chauvoei, a spore-forming bacterium that is naturally present in the soil. The disease is often fatal, with affected animals showing sudden symptoms such as lameness, swelling, and high fever, leading to rapid death. In Texas, where cattle ranching is a significant part of the agricultural economy, managing and preventing blackleg is a priority. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service plays a critical role in providing information, education, and resources to help ranchers combat this disease.
Understanding Blackleg: Blackleg spores can remain dormant in the soil for long periods. When cattle ingest the spores through grazing or from contaminated feed, the spores can activate in the animal’s body, leading to infection. Blackleg typically affects well-nourished and fast-growing calves, and the sudden onset of the disease means many cases go unnoticed until the animal has already died. Symptoms include swelling in the affected muscle areas (usually the legs), lameness, fever, and depression. Upon death, the affected areas may be dark, spongy, and filled with gas, hence the name “blackleg.”
Education and Outreach: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers educational programs to raise awareness about blackleg, helping ranchers recognize symptoms, understand transmission, and learn effective prevention strategies. The Extension Service provides workshops, seminars, and printed materials that cover essential topics such as vaccination schedules, biosecurity measures, and best practices for herd health management. By educating ranchers, they aim to reduce the prevalence of blackleg and minimize economic losses for the cattle industry.
Prevention Through Vaccination: Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent blackleg. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension strongly advocates for vaccinating calves around the age of three to four months, with a booster given four to six weeks later. This two-dose approach ensures immunity during the period when calves are most susceptible. Vaccines are inexpensive and can save ranchers from significant economic losses due to sudden cattle deaths. The Extension Service provides guidelines on proper vaccine storage, handling, and administration to ensure maximum efficacy.
Best Practices and Management: Effective blackleg management involves more than just vaccination. Good biosecurity practices can prevent the spread of the disease. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension advises ranchers to maintain clean and dry pastures, avoid overgrazing, and properly dispose of dead animals to reduce environmental contamination. Regularly monitoring cattle for signs of illness and implementing quarantine protocols for new or sick animals can also help minimize the risk of an outbreak.
Research and Collaboration: The Extension Service engages in ongoing research to understand more about blackleg outbreaks and the environmental factors contributing to the disease. By collaborating with veterinarians, researchers, and cattle industry professionals, they can develop new prevention strategies and refine existing ones. Their research findings are shared with the community, helping ranchers stay updated on the latest recommendations.
Through education, vaccination promotion, and practical management advice, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service assists cattle producers in Texas in effectively managing and preventing blackleg. Their goal is to safeguard the health of livestock, ensure the sustainability of cattle operations, and support the broader agricultural economy of the state. For more information on cattle disease, consult your veterinarian.
The 2024 State Fair of Texas Welcomed Nearly 2.4M Visitors
October 21, 2024 – As the Texas Star slows and Big Tex bids farewell, the 2024 State Fair of Texas comes to a close, but the memories made this year linger on throughout Fair Park. Until the gates open again next fall, the spirit of the Fair lives on in the hearts of everyone who joined us. THE 2024 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE WELCOMED NEARLY 2.4 MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH THE GATES DURING ITS 24-DAY RUN.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Fair aims to support the community, both locally and statewide. The proceeds from the Fair are used to preserve and improve Fair Park; underwrite community initiatives, support scholarship programs for students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education, and Fair Park’s museums; and help improve State Fair operations. The annual State Fair of Texas serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year – a successful 24-day run for the Fair means more support for Fair Park and the surrounding community. In 2023, due to the success of the prior year’s Fair, the State Fair of Texas was able to contribute nearly $15.8 million through philanthropic and Fair Park giving.
“At the heart of the State Fair of Texas is a commitment to creating lasting memories and celebrating what makes the Lone Star State unique. This year we’ve seen incredible moments of joy and connection that remind us of the power of this tradition here at the most Texan place on Earth. It’s always a privilege to witness people from all walks of life come together to share in the fun, culture, and community that makes the Fair so special,” said State Fair of Texas President Mitchell Glieber.
Serving as our largest community program and fundraiser of the year, the 2024 State Fair of Texas proved to make a difference in more ways than we can count. Below are just a few of the noteworthy successes from this year’s exhibition:
- The State Fair of Texas is estimated to have welcomed NEARLY 2.4 MILLION FAIRGOERS through the gates.
- MORE THAN 549,000 VISITOR’S GUIDES were handed out, informing fairgoers of all the State Fair fun they can enjoy during their visit.
- The Fair’s busiest day for the 2024 season was Saturday, October 12 – the Allstate® Red River Rivalry. Big Tex welcomed more than 211,000 FAIRGOERS that day.
- The Big Tex Contact Center answered NEARLY 12,200 CALLS from fairgoers during the run of the Fair.
- The State Fair of Texas marketing team made 55,559 NEW FAIR FRIENDS across all social media channels during the Fair, with one video reaching MORE THAN 9.7 MILLION VIEWS.
COMMUNITY
- 1,100 ADMISSION TICKETS were donated to local nonprofit organizations for the community to enjoy the Fair.
- MORE THAN 180,000 CANNED FOOD ITEMS, INCLUDING JARS OF PEANUT BUTTER, were collected during the State Fair of Texas and donated to the North Texas Food Bank.
- NEARLY 135 FAITH LEADERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS came together for fellowship during the annual Pastors Luncheon hosted by the State Fair of Texas during the Fair on October 3, 2024.
- MORE THAN 1.88 MILLION FREE ADMISSION TICKETS were given to students throughout North Texas, and MORE THAN 300,000 TEACHERS received a voucher for free admission.
- MORE THAN 300 NONPROFIT LEADERS attended Community Engagement Day, which was hosted by the State Fair of Texas during the Fair on October 15, 2024.
- The State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Steering Committee hosted the SEVENTH ANNUAL JUANITA CRAFT HUMANITARIAN AWARDS, honoring seven individuals following in Mrs. Craft’s footsteps. NEARLY 200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS were in attendance.
- As of 2024, Big Tex Urban Farms has donated more than 26,360 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE. This equates to more than 1.7 MILLION SERVINGS donated to help feed the South Dallas/Fair Park community since 2016.
- In 2024, the Fair’s Big Tex Scholarship Program awarded more than $1.3 MILLION IN NEW COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS to 225 students throughout the Lone Star State.
- With college applications right around the corner, the Fair encourages eligible high school seniors and seasonal employees to go online to com/Scholarship and APPLY NOW FOR A 2025 BIG TEX COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP.
- MORE THAN 17,300 FIRST RESPONDERS and their families visited the Fair over 24 days, utilizing the special discount offer in gratitude for their service.
- MORE THAN 52,000 MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY and their families visited the Fair over 24 days, utilizing the special discount offer in gratitude for their service.
ENTERTAINMENT, ATTRACTIONS, AND MIDWAY
- MORE THAN 144,000 FANS were in attendance for the State Fair Classic and the Allstate® Red River Rivalry at the historic Cotton Bowl® Stadium during the Fair.
- The Kroger® Starlight Parade featured brand-new floats that illuminated the fairgrounds each night, with MORE THAN 800 RIDERS adorning the floats during 24 PROCESSIONS.
- During the fifth year of the Lone Star Music Series, MORE THAN 60 TEXAS MUSIC ARTISTS performed throughout the grounds.
- MORE THAN 35 ACTS took to the Chevrolet Main Stage this year, with LOS PESCADORES, JESSE & JOY, WYATT FLORES, AND THE COMMODORES drawing the largest crowds at their FREE concerts.
- The Bud Light Stage hosted 30 ACTS this year, with LUNA LUNA, LOS GRAN REYES, AND SARAH JAFFE drawing the largest crowds.
- Throughout the 24 days of the Fair, 3,099 ACTIVITIES happened across the fairgrounds, including shows like Steve Goodtime, Dino Time with Professor T. Tex, live music shows, and more.
- Fairgoers joined the SHOWSTOPPERS in the Cupid Shuffle OVER 95 TIMES.
- Little Big Tex made OVER 150 APPEARANCES across the fairgrounds, taking over 10,000 PHOTOS with fairgoers.
- SARA TWISTER split 33 APPLES WITH BARE HANDS, with one split by the hands of a member of the audience.
- MORE THAN 1,200 PLAYING CARDS were torn by our resident strongman, MIGHTY MIKE.
- The Love Bug horn blew more than 4,000 TIMES throughout the 24-day run of the Fair.
- MORE THAN 400,000 PRIZES WERE won at the State Fair Midway, with an estimated value of $1.4 MILLION.
- MORE THAN 100,000 RIDES were taken on the iconic Texas Star Ferris Wheel.
EXHIBITS AND CREATIVE ARTS
- The State Fair welcomed 20 NEW SHOPPING BOOTHS this year, creating 186 shopping locations for fairgoers to enjoy.
- The Texas Auto Show showcased 288 CARS and SEVEN GOLF CARTS, featuring the latest vehicles—from electric models to spacious family SUVs—at one of the largest automotive displays in the Southwest.
- Mundo Latino was the heart of the State Fair’s HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, with stunning Catrina figures, symbolizing Día de los Muertos and 15 ALTARS showcasing the vibrant traditions of the Hispanic culture.
- Community members got crafty with more than 12,000 ENTRIES in the Fair’s Creative Arts competitions. The State Fair AWARDED 4,434 RIBBONS to folks celebrating their creativity this year.
- The State Fair Creative Arts contests featured 3,604 PARTICIPANTS from across the state.
- A total of 1,172 INDIVIDUAL COOKIES entered the gates of the State Fair of Texas on the day of the Cookie contest.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
- More than 60,000 INDIVIDUAL TAQUITOS WERE HAND ROLLED AND SOLD IN 24 DAYS at Tony’s Taco Shop — home of the Big Tex Choice Awards Finalist, The Drowning Taquitos.
- SEVEN new vendors joined the State Fair of Texas community of vendors this year, bringing in a total of 14 new concepts.
- During the 24-day duration of the State Fair of Texas, APPROXIMATELY 550,000 FLETCHER’S ORIGINAL CORNY DOGS were sold, accompanied by 1,800 GALLONS OF MUSTARD and 850 GALLONS OF KETCHUP!
- ABOUT 100,000 PIECES OF ROUSSO’S COTTON CANDY BACON ON A STICK from Magnolia Beer Garden, Holy Biscuit, and Who Dat Daquiri were enjoyed throughout the run of the Fair.
LIVESTOCK AND AGRICULTURE
- Ag Awareness Day gathered 203 chapters of 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA to participate in the canned food drive, donating MORE THAN 30,090 POUNDS of food to the North Texas Food Bank.
- More than 71,250 FOLKS ATTENDED 15 FREE RODEO EVENTS across the 24-day run of the State Fair.
- The Fair’s livestock and agricultural events hosted MORE THAN 13,190 LIVESTOCK ENTRIES.
- The Grand Champion Market Steer of the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction broke a record this year, selling for $180,000 TO FRANK DEEL.
- The Livestock Birthing Barn celebrated 76 ANIMAL BIRTHS throughout the run of the Fair: 43 piglets, 13 calves, 12 kids (baby goats), and eight lambs.
The State Fair of Texas is privileged to be an integral part of the year for so many families, and we hope y’all will join us again next year for the 2025 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS, running in historic Fair Park from FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana
October 21, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit assisted the Texarkana Police Department in solving a 2014 homicide, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Cameron Cheatham for the murder of Xavier Rollins.
On June 17, 2014, Rollins was found shot to death outside his apartment located on the 1000 block of College Drive in Texarkana. Numerous witness interviews were conducted at the time and evidence collected at the crime scene underwent DNA testing but the case remained unsolved. In March 2024, the Texarkana Police Department requested assistance with forensic testing from Attorney General Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit.
The OAG collaborated with Texarkana detectives throughout the 2024 investigation and provided resources including expedited forensic testing, assistance in the location and arrest of the suspect, and additional investigatory assistance.
Attorney General Paxton established the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit in 2021 to assist local law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting unsolved cases. In 2023, the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit received a federal grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance to help solve cold cases that have DNA profiles development from crime scene evidence which have not been linked to a suspect. Because forensic testing can be cost prohibitive for many agencies, the federal grant allows the Attorney General Paxton to provide testing at no charge to police departments across the state of Texas. The grant also funds a full-time investigator for the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit to assist agencies with their investigations that fall under the terms of the grant.
If you have additional information about the Xavier Rollins case, contact Crime Stoppers at 903-793-STOP, or Texarkana Detective Thomas Shaddix at 903-798-3151.
If you have information about another unsolved cold case in the state of Texas, submit a tip at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/coldcasetips.
For more about Attorney General Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Person’s Unit, click here.
Early Voting Begins
October 21, 2024 – Registered Hopkins County voters are encouraged to Early Vote for this year’s November 5th election by stopping by The ROC at 115 Putman St in Sulphur Springs. Early voting by personal appearance is available to all registered voters to vote in the local, state and federal elections. The times available to early vote are listed below:
EARLY VOTING DATES & TIMES:
- MONDAY, OCTOBER 21–FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024 / 8:00AM—5:00PM
- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 / 7:00AM—7:00PM
- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 / 11:00AM—5:00PM
- MONDAY, OCTOBER 28—FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 / 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Watch Your Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats Take on Paris in a Rivalry That has Lasted 100 Years
October 21, 2024 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats District Football game against the Paris Wildcats in Paris, Texas. The game was held Friday, October 18, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at Wildcats Stadium. The excitement of the night began with a care flight helicopter landing on the field to deliver the game ball. This game marks the 100th anniversary of the fierce, but friendly, rivalry between Sulphur Springs and Paris in high school football. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play for the game while Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Check out the exciting edge of your seat game below!
Brian Crump Chats With John Mark About the CANHelp Coat Drive on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a Skype conversation with Hopkins County CANHelp Executive Director Brian Crump. The two chatted about the coat drive now under way with CANHelp. Brian explained where you can drop off donated coats, how long the coat drive was going to last, whom the coats were be collected for, and so much more. John Mark Dempsey and Brian Crump also briefly talked about Blue Santa. Give the video a view below and learn some ways of how you can help your community.
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 21, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 21, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Safety Message: Impaired driving and penalties – DUI & DWI
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can risk your life and the lives of others, and it can send you to jail. If you are under 21, it is illegal for you to drive with any detectable amount of alcohol in your system.
When am I legally intoxicated?
You are legally intoxicated in Texas when your blood alcohol concentration reaches 0.08 percent, but you are breaking the law as soon as drugs or alcohol affect your driving — or flying or boating — ability.
What are the penalties for a DWI?
First offense
- Up to a $2,000 fine.
- Up to 180 days in jail upon conviction with three mandatory days.
- Loss of driver license up to a year.
Second offense
- Up to a $4,000 fine.
- One month to a year in jail upon conviction.
- Loss of driver license up to two years.
Third offense
- A $10,000 fine.
- Two to 10 years in prison.
- Loss of driver license up to two years.
These fines do not include a state fine of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 assessed upon sentencing.
Impaired driving with a child passenger
- You will be charged with child endangerment if you’re driving impaired with children under 15.
- You will be additionally fined up to $10,000.
- You could be put in jail for up to two years.
- You will lose your driver’s license for another 180 days.
Driving with an open container
Carrying an open container of alcohol in your vehicle, even if you’re not impaired, is illegal. Learn more about Texas open container laws.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
Grayson County:
US 75, from US 82 to North Loy Lake Road. This project will rebuild and widen the US 75 mainlanes from four lanes to six lanes as well as reconstruct the entrance and exit ramps on US 75. The project will also reconstruct bridges at FM 691, Iron Ore Creek and Spur 503, and add U-turn bridges at Loy Lake Road in Sherman and Spur 503 in Denison. A reduced speed limit of 65 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the mainlanes of US 75 as well as frontage road lane closures within the project.
The U-turn lanes for the US 75 frontage roads at FM 691 are closed to traffic to allow crews to work on constructing the middle portion of the new US 75 bridge over FM 691. During this closure traffic wishing to make a U-turn at the intersection is asked to turn left onto FM 691 and make another left at the next signal light.
The exit ramp from northbound US 75 to North Loy Lake Road in Denison is closed permanently. Travelers who wish to access North Loy Lake Road from northbound US 75 will detour up to Crawford Street, make a U-turn at the Crawford Street intersection, and head south on the frontage road to reach North Loy Lake Road.
The entrance ramp on the southbound frontage road onto US 75, north of Spur 503 and south of Loy Lake Road, is permanently closed. This closure is part of the reconstruction of US 75 from US 82 to Loy Lake Road in Denison. Motorists who wish to travel south on US 75 from its intersection with Loy Lake Road are advised to note this change. A detour is in place requiring traffic to continue on the southbound frontage road, around Spur 503, to the entrance ramp for US 75 southbound located north of the FM 691 intersection. Signs will alert travelers and guide them along this detour route.
The northbound US 75 frontage road is closed to thru traffic north of FM 691 in order to replace the frontage road bridge over Iron Ore Creek. Work for the construction of the new US 75 northbound frontage road Iron Ore Creek bridge and northbound frontage road pavement is currently in progress. Motorists traveling along the northbound frontage road will take the northbound entrance ramp north of FM 691 and take exit 66 to access eastbound Spur 503. Local traffic wishing to return to FM 691 is asked to use Pool Road.
The westbound Spur 503 ramp to northbound US 75 is closed to traffic. A temporary detour is in place to divert this traffic onto the frontage road. Traffic will exit Spur 503 onto the frontage road using the new detour, continue along the Spur 503 frontage road which runs into the US 75 frontage road to the Loy Lake Road intersection. Traffic can continue along the frontage road through Loy Lake Road and then take the next entrance ramp to northbound US 75.
US 75, from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set on the mainlanes for this construction project. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional lane closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on completing the remaining work on this project. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91.
US 75, at the US 82 intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures for the frontage roads on the northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street, as well as on the eastbound and westbound US 82 frontage road lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on completing the remaining work at the intersection. Watch for lane closures on the US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and SH 91 as crews complete the median barrier work.
FM 697, at Choctaw Slough Creek. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 5, in Van Alstyne from Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 5 as crews work to install a shared use bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail will follow along SH 5 from the existing trail at Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue, then along Tolson Avenue, then along Main Street where it will connect with Van Alstyne Parkway. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, from SH 91 to the Fannin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures on the US 82 eastbound and westbound main lanes as crews work to perform pavement repairs, milling, and an overlay on the surface. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours when lane closures are present.
US 377, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime lane closures on US 377 as crews work to perform pavement repairs, milling, and an overlay on the surface. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours as pilot cars and flaggers direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, from the Cooke County line to FM 901. Watch for daytime lane closures on the US 82 eastbound and westbound main lanes as crews work to backfill the overlay and place striping and rumble strips on the surface. Motorists should expect delays during the daytime work hours when lane closures are present.
FM 1417, from US 82 to SH 56. Travelers are advised that intermittent temporary daily lane closures will be required for both northbound and southbound FM 1417 while the contractor completes the remaining work.
FM 121, from Main Street in Van Alstyne to SH 160. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, from the Cooke County line to FM 131 in Sherman. Watch for lane closures as workers replace the bridge railing and guardrail approaches at each bridge structure and install median barrier. During construction, bridge travel will be reduced to one lane while crews replace the bridge railing. Currently, the contractor is working on the eastbound and westbound US 82 lanes at Elba Creek, and the eastbound and westbound US 82 lanes at Deaver Creek.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, from the Collin County line to the Oklahoma State line. Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete sections. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
US 75 debris pickup, from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
SH 91, in Sherman from US 75 to Fallon Drive. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling and patching on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane in the work zone.
Spur 503 main lanes, from SH 91 to US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures on the Spur 503 main lanes as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane in the work zone.
FM 901, from US 377 to US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures on the Spur 503 main lanes as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane in the work zone.
SH 160, from FM 121 to the Collin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling and patching on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane in the work zone.
Fannin County:
FM 2645, from FM 898 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121 overpass at US 69. The SH 121 overpass at US 69 is closed to thru traffic while crews perform bridge repairs. All traffic will be required to take the exit for US 69 and then will be able to take the next entrance ramp back onto SH 121. A temporary signal is in place to control traffic on SH 121 and US 69 during this closure. Motorists should expect delays as signals control traffic through the construction zone.
CR 4020 at Caney Creek. CR 4020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use CR 4025 as a detour.
FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.
FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 56, from SH 78 to FM 1396. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
Franklin County: IH 30, Truck Parking Area. Crews will be paving entrance and exit ramps on the new eastbound truck parking area.
Franklin County: SH 37, from BU 37 to FM 71. Crews will be performing repairs and resurfacing the existing roadway. Watch for traffic shifts and slow moving traffic.
Hopkins County: SH 19, from I-30 to Rains County Line. Watch for crews performing road rehabilitation operations and traffic shifts in the work areas.
Hopkins County: Bridge at Timber Creek. Crews will begin installing detour for Timber Creek Bridge in preparation for replacement of the existing bridge.
Hopkins County: FM 1870, at IH 30. Crews will begin resurfacing the bridge deck. Traffic will be detoured during resurfacing operations.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
Lamar County:
Loop 286, from FM 1497 around the north loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures and perform bridge maintenance.
US 271, from LP 286 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews resurface the pavement and perform bridge maintenance.
CR 26320 at Morrison Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
FM 1497, from FM 1184 to FM 3426. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures
CR 16300 at Little Sandy Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
US 82 / Lamar Avenue, from 33rd street to 42nd street in Paris. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures in the nighttime hours while crews improve signals, install a raised center median, and resurface the roadway.
FM 38 at West Fork of Sanders Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
SH 24, Lamar & Delta Counties: from the FM 64 intersection to 1,540 feet east of FM 198. Watch for temporary lane closures and lane shifts while crews resurface the roadway and perform bridge rail upgrades.
SH 19/24, Lamar & Delta Counties: from LP 286 intersection to SH 19 . Watch for temporary lane closures and lane shifts while crews resurface the roadway, perform bridge rail upgrades, and bridge maintenance.
US 271, Lamar & Red River Counties: from FM 196 North to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder closures and trucks entering and exiting the highway as crews remove tree and brush from within right of way.
US 82, Lamar & Red River Counties: from State Loop 286 in Paris to Bowie County Line in Red River County. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures.
Delta County:
FM 2068 at East Fork of Jernigan Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews replace existing bridge structure.
SH 24, at Doctor’s Creek. Watch for temporary shoulder closures and trucks entering and exiting the highway as crews perform bridge maintenance on the northbound structure.
Red River County:
FM 2120, from FM 2573 to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 1487, from FM 910 to FM 412. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Northeast Texas Trail, Clarksville, Texas. Watch for trucks and equipment entering and exiting streets and highways while crews construct the off-system trail.
Northeast Texas Trail, from BU 82J to Annona East City Limits. Watch for trucks and equipment entering and exiting streets and highways while crews construct the off-system trail.
BU 82 J at East Langford Creek. Watch for temporary roadway closure and detour while crews perform bridge maintenance operations.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Hunt County:
SH 11, from FM 2655 to SH 24. This project will add shoulders and replace drainage structures. The contractor has set barricades and is currently widening shoulders and performing ditch grading in the area. Temporary seeding operations have begun on segments of the project. Culvert and Safety End treatments are being installed along the project and excavation and road widening is in progress. Shoulder embankment work will be ongoing. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 1563, from SH 50 to SH 2655: This is a 2.7-mile rehabilitation project that will widen the existing roadway. The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. The contractor has completed cross culverts and culvert extensions and will be placing riprap soon. The contractor has sealed and shouldered up the first mile of the project and has placed flex base and placing geogrid at various locations. Contractor is currently performing reclamation work and subgrade widening along with placing GEOGRID. Driveways are ongoing and are being completed by section of work. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2642, from FM 35 to SH 66: The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. The contractor currently has paving operations and sidewalk operations ongoing. The contractor is placing sidewalk and backfilling curb in the area. Site Grading work is ongoing. Paving operations are in progress in areas north of FM 35. Railroad coordination is underway near FM 2642 and SH 66, work will begin soon in this area. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, from I-30 to FM 1567. The contractor has set barricades and work zone traffic signs. Cross culvert work is complete. The contractor has completed placing GR4 seal course on the final section of roadway. The contractor is also backfilling turnouts, driveways and roadway edges. Roadway strip and permanent seeding will be placed today and through the weekend. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 512, From SH 34 to FM 118. The contractor has placed barricades and workzone traffic signs. The contractor has begun repair work on base and subgrade failures. The contractor has begun replacing culverts and bridge structures. The first 1.5 miles of reclamation work is underway. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 intersection improvements from Monte Stratton to FM 1903. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has begun excavation at FM 1903 (West side) and working on placing wire wall at FM 1903 (East side) and soil nail walls at FM 1903.The contractor is also placing embankment & Wire walls east of 1570.along with form work for Bent #3 Cap at FM 1570. Columns are being constructed at FM 1903 and FM 1570 along with the placing of backfill for retaining walls at FM 1570.Pipe/Inlets work for drainage FM 1570 is ongoing. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30 Improvements from CR2511 to FM 36: The contractor is currently grading and placing embankment between the frontage roads and mainlanes. Continuing grading EB between 1565 and FM36.The contractor will be placing hot mix for shoulder rehab at night and Milling at night along WB and EB for shoulder rehab. Grading at FM 1565 intersection and embanking along WBML 2511 area.
Underpass at FM 1565 will be closed for a few weeks to install Culvert from north frontage to south frontage. FM 1565 ramp configuration will change this week please be advised of new WB exit location. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
Hunt and Rains Counties Hunt County and Rains maintenance crews will be performing pothole repair work throughout Hunt and Rains County.
Hunt County MNT will be performing sealcoat prep on FM 2874 and edging work on SH 11 between SH 24 and SH 224.
Rains County MNT will continue to address pavement issues SH 19 south and north.
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