5 Jailed On Felony Charges
Five people were jail on felony charges June 17-18, including two jailed on warrants and two for alleged offenses involving children, according to arrest reports.
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Sexual Assault of A Child Charge
A 33-yearold San Angelo man was escorted into Hopkins County jail June 17 by HCSO Chief Investigators Corley Weatherford, according to jail reports.
Justin Bradley Matheny, who is also known by Little J, Youngblood, Young-Blood, Little-J, Jung-Blood, Jay and Rocky Don Crocker, was released from Hopkins County jail later Friday, June 17, 2021, on a $75,000 bond on the second-degree felony sexual assault of a child charge, according to jail reports.
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Child Endangerment Warrant
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted a 25-year-old Cooper woman was held in custody at Hunt County jail. Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Hunt County Sheriff’s Office and took custody of Katelynn Brooke Jones at 4:31 p.m. June 17 and transported her to Hopkins County jail.
Jones was jailed for bond forfeiture on an abandoning or endangering of a child-criminal negligence warrant. She remained in Hopkins County jail overnight Monday in lieu of $10,000 bond on the charge, according to jail records.
She was first arrested on a warrant for the child endangerment charge, on Aug. 13, 2020, and was released the next day on a $20,000 bond, according to jail reports. She was jailed again on March 4, 2021, for surety off bond on the charge; she was release again later that day on a $5,000 bond, according to jail reports.
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Evading Arrest or Detention Charge
Frederico Martinez was booked into Hopkins County jail on June 18 by HCSO Sgt. Tanner Steward, according to sheriff’s reports.
The 34-year-old Como man was released from Hopkins County jail later Friday, June 18, on a $5,000 bond, according to jail reports.
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Parole Arrest
A 57-year-old Como man was escorted into Hopkins County jail June 18, 2021, by Deputy Aaron Chaney on a violation of parole warrant.
Bryan Keith Burkham, who jail reports show is known as Tuffy, was held in the county jail on the charge overnight Monday, June 21, 2021, according to jail reports.
DWI Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police arrested a 32-year-old Sulphur Springs man early Sunday morning on Carter Street at Putman Street on a felony drunk driving charge,
Sgt. Matt Glenn reported stopping Alejandro Garcia-Cano at 1:09 p.m. June 20, 2021, for a traffic violation on College Street. Garcia-Cano was the lone occupant of the Dodge Dakota.
Upon contact with Garcia-Cano, Glenn noted the Sulphur Springs man had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes and appeared to be confused about his location as well. An open 12-pack of beer was visible within arm’s reach of the driver, along with 2 open 12-ounce bottles of Modelo beer in cupholders, Glenn alleged in arrest reports.
Garcia-Cano allegedly admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages. He failed standard field sobriety tests failed and Glenn believed the man did not possessed the minimum mental and/or physical faculties needed to operate a motor vehicle safely. Thus, Garcia-Cano was taken into custody for further investigation of driving while intoxicated, according to arrest reports.
Garcia-Cano agreed to provide a blood specimen as requested; the sample was taken at the hospital for analysis, then he was transported to the county jail. A criminal history check showed the 32-year-old had two prior convictions for DWI, according to arrest and jail reports. Thus, Garcia-Cano was booked into Hopkins County jail for third or more driving while intoxicated offense. He was released from Hopkins County jail later Sunday, June 20, on a $10,000 bond on the felony drunk driving charge, according to jail reports.
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5 Traffic Stops Result In Possession and Related Arrests
3 Others Jailed On Warrants
Local officials made at least five traffic stops that resulted in possession or possession-related arrests and three were transferred from other jails
SH 11 West Arrest
HCSO Deputy Aaron Chaney responded at 1:46 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021, on State Highway11 west near County Road 4717, where a vehicle was reportedly parked near the entrance to a pasture with its lights off. upon arrival, Chaney spotted a Ford F150 pickup facing south inside the entrance to a pasture on the south side of the road. He turned on the overhead lights on his patrol vehicle for visibility and approached the truck. As he did, Chaney reported seeing the front window rolling down and a large quantity of smoke flowing out.
As he contacted the driver, Chaney reported smelling a marijuana odor emitting from the truck, and noted there to be two occupants sitting in both front seats. A 19-year-old had a bag of what appeared to be marijuana between his legs. Alfredo Junior Vargas handed it to the officer, who had the teen step out of the pickup. A pat down revealed no additional contraband on two people. A search of the vehicle allegedly revealed two loose baggies containing more suspected marijuana, a yellow plastic grocery bag with seven clear baggies of suspected marijuana and additional drug paraphernalia such as digital scales, Chaney alleged in arrest reports.
Vargas told Chaney he believed the contraband to weight about 7 ounces and claimed the contraband. The teen was arrested at 2:03 a.m. Sunday for possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana. The truck was released to the passenger at the owner’s request, according to arrest reports. At the jail, the suspected marijuana and accompanying packaging was determined to weight 7.86 ounces, Chaney alleged in arrest rports.
Vargas was released from Hopkins County jail later June 20, 2021, on a $5,000 bond on the marijuana charge, according to jail reports.
SH 11 West Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde stopped Amber Ann Kincholow at 10:03 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, State Highway 11 at FM 275 for speeding. As Ugalde approached the Chevrolet Spark, he reported smelling a strong fresh marijuana odor coming from the red vehicle.
A probable cause search revealed marijuana shake and ash in the driver’s side floorboard between the door and seat. When asked if she had any marijuana on her, Kinchlow denied having any. the trooper had her open her mouth; her tongue had turned green and was covered in what appeared to be partially chewed marijuana, Ugalde alleged in arrest reports. The 34-year-old Commerce woman then admitted to eating the remained of a marijuana cigarette as she was stopping the vehicle, the trooper noted in arrest reports.
Kinchlow was arrested for tampering with evidence with intent to impair it and transported to jail. The car was released to her mother, according to arrest reports. Kinchlow was released from Hopkins County jail on Sunday, June 20, 2021, on a $5,000 bond on the felony charge, according to jail reports.
Gilmer Street Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson reported stopping Lucas Levi Morgan at 6:56 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 for failing to stop the 1997 Ford Mustang he was driving at stop signs at more than one intersection. Wilkerson reported seeing an open alcohol container in the passenger’s seat; The 30-year-old Sulphur Springs man was the lone occupant of the car.
Wilkerson instructed Morgan to hand over the container and step out of the car. When he went to pat him down, Morgan allegedly admitted to having a pipe of the kind commonly used to smoke marijuana in one pocket. Wilkerson removed the pipe and detained Morgan in handcuffs., the deputy noted in arrest reports.
Deputy Chris Baumann arrived to assist Wilkerson as he searched the black car and completed the pat down of Morgan. Deputies alleged finding on the Sulphur Springs man a rubber container with a wax-like substance he admitted was THC wax. More than one item of drug paraphernalia, more than one open container and two pistols were found in the car. Morgan was transported to jail and booked for possession a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. The suspected THC wax and container weighed 12.73 grams, according to jail reports.
Morgan was booked into Hopkins County jail June 19 on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and on two unlawful carrying of a weapon charge, one for each pistol. He was released from jail June 20, 2021 on a $2,000 bond on the felony controlled substance charge and $1,000 bond per weapon charge, according to jail reports.
I-30 West Traffic Stop
HCSO deputies Drew Fisher and Zack Horne reported stopping a Michael Thomas Ferry at 1:56 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2021, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 120 for a traffic violation. The-35-year-old Yantis man displayed more than one indicator of nervousness, resulting in the deputies obtaining consent to search the Chevrolet Tahoe, according to arrest reports.
Ferry allegedly admitted to possessing marijuana. A search of the SUV, however, revealed a bag containing 0.58 grams of crystal-like substance that he allegedly admitted was methamphetamine, Fisher and Horne alleged in arrest reports.
Consequently, Ferry was arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. He was released from the county jail Sunday, June 20, 2021, on a $5,000 bond, according to jail reports.
FM 69 North Traffic Stop
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Fisher and Horne stopped a Ford Mustang Coupe at 12:01 a.m. June 18, 2021, for a traffic violation. The driver reportedly gave the deputies permission to search the car. A woman agreed to let deputies search her purse, then admitted to having Xanax in it. The deputies, in arrest reports, alleged finding a cellophane wrapper with more than one blue pill later positively identified as 1.4 grams of Xanax.
As a result, the 28-year-old Como woman was arrested Friday on a Class A misdemeanor possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance. Deputy Justin Wilkerson served Steele at 4:50 p.m. Friday with two warrants for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance earlier in the month, according to arrest and jail reports.
Bond was set at $2,000 on the Penalty Group 3 charge and at $20,000 each on the Penalty Group 1 controlled substance warrants. Steele remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, June 21, 2021, according to jail reports.
Hunt County Jail Transfers
HCSO Deputy Amanda Weatherford was made aware that a 39-year-old Commerce woman was being held in Hunt County jail on a Hopkins County warrant and was alerted Friday that a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man was held at the Hunt County facility on Hopkins County warrants, according to arrest reports.
Weatherford traveled to Hunt County Sheriff’s Office, where she took Stefani Dawn Adkins into custody afternoon Thursday, June 17, 2021. The deputy transported her to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked June 17, 2021.
Adkins was held in Hopkins County jail Monday, June 21, 2021, on the warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for a Nov. 7, 2019 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Weatherford also took Isaiah Deonte Bryant-Lacy into custody at 10:32 a.m. Friday at Hunt County jail. She transported the Sulphur Springs man to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked at 11:30 p.m. June 18, 2021, on warrants for violating probation, which he was on for manufacture or delivery of a Penalty Group 3/4 controlled substance and money laundering in the amount of $2,500 to $30,000 charges, according to jail and arrest reports.
Bryant-Lacy was held in Hopkins County jail; bond denied on both felony charges Monday, June 21, 202, according to Hopkins County jail reports.
Dallas County Jail Transfer
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Weatherford was also made aware that a 23-year-old Dallas woman was in custody in Dallas County jail on a Hopkins County warrant. She traveled there and took Brenda Arzola-Eupracio into custody at 2:14 p.m. June 17, 2021.
The sheriff’s deputy transported the Dallas woman to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked on warrants for bond forfeiture on unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges. She was originally arrested on the stolen car charge on New Year’s Day 2020, after being stopped by a trooper in an SUV that’d reportedly been stolen the previous evening in Dallas – it belonged to a man who was in the hospital. She was also alleged to have been in possession of suspected crack cocaine at the time of the 2020 traffic stop, according to the 2020 arrest report and jail reports.
She remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, June 21, 2021, on both charges. Arzola-Eupracio’s bonds totaled $20,000: $10,000 each on the felony UUV and controlled substance charges, according to Hopkins County jail reports.
McBride Street Disturbance Results In Aggravated Assault Arrest
A McBride Street disturbance resulted in an aggravated assault arrest late Saturday night, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office first received a complaint in Como regarding reckless driving in the area of McBride Street in Como at 10:23 a.m. Deputy Justin Wilkerson responded in the 200 block of McBride Street and made contact with a vehicle he observed in the road. The driver and passenger claimed they had not driven recklessly, but were instead talking to an individual at the McBride Street residence. The deputy cleared the area.
At 10:37 p.m. and 10:46 p.m. June 19, dispatchers advised they had received a report of a McBride Street disturbance involving individuals in a vehicle. The vehicle had reportedly left the area and was headed to the hospital in Sulphur Springs. A person, alleged to have sustained a head injury from a weapon used during the altercation, was bleeding.
Deputy Wilkerson returned to McBride Street along with Deputy Chris Baumann, while Deputy Aaron Chaney responded at the hospital to try to talk to the allegedly injured person as well as a person alleged to have witnessed the altercation.
Wilkerson and Baumann reported contacting Seth Patton Jumper along with others who claimed to have witnessed the altercation. The witnesses alleged a vehicle followed them to the McBride Street address. Jumper claimed he was notified by the other individuals about it and traveled to his residence to contact the occupants of the vehicle. He alleged he wielded a pipe and made contact with the individuals in the vehicle in an effort to get them to vacate the area. He claimed the disturbance started verbal but escalated into a physical altercation.
Emergency medical services personnel arrived on scene to evaluate 42-year-old Jumper, but he refused to be transported by EMS to the hospital. The Como man was then taken into custody at 11:39 p.m. June 19 on McBride Street and transported by deputies to the sheriff’s office, where he was booked at 12:52 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.
A pipe was, at some point during the sheriff’s deputies’ investigation, located and recovered from the area, where it was alleged to have been thrown by one McBride Street witness.
Jumper was released from Hopkins County jail Monday, June 21, 2021, on a $15,000 bond on the felony assault charge.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Wildcats 7 on 7 Goes 1-1 Against Paris Last Week
Last week the Wildcats 7 on 7 season season may have concluded with two games against Paris held last Thursday.
Coach Matt Young (pictured left) Wildcats offensive coordinator, said the games went well. He said the both offense and defense for the Wildcats came out on fire in game 1.
The coach praised the defensive backs for their ability to contain the Paris Wildcats’ explosive receiving core.
But the offensive coordinator was also quick to compliment the passing game, as he thought both QBs Brady Driver and Matthew Mitchell performed well as they lead the team to a 28-13 win over the Paris Wildcats.
The receivers were all business in game 1, as Weston Fields caught a deep ball for a TD and several other WRs made key plays to keep moving the ball down-field for the Wildcats.
Game 2, however, did not fare as well for Sulphur Springs as game 1 did. The Paris Wildcats were able to jump out to a quick lead thanks to the Wildcats coming out of the gate sluggish.
While Coach Young believed his offense did not do enough in game 2, he did praise linebackers Douglas Deloney and Mattison Martin performed well together.
Sulphur Springs was able to jump back in it thanks to a couple of big plays courtesy of Colt Silman and Reed Williams.
Game 2 became a back-and-forth affair, the Wildcats offensive coordinator said.
Sulphur Springs had a chance to win the game as on the final drive of game 2, Coach Owens’s squad was driving down the field and a pass that would have won the game for Sulphur Springs if caught fell incomplete, making the Wildcats comeback fall just shy of victory.
“Even in that,” Coach Young said about the comeback falling short, “it was good to see our kids [and] the composure they had.”
The Wildcats offensive coordinator does not anticipate another 7 on 7 match-up, but if so, they will remember the games against Paris and just how far this 7 on 7 squad has come in two months.
With 7 on 7 all but wrapped up, Coach Owens and his staff can turn all their energy in to the Edge, which runs Monday through Thursday from 8 A.M. until 10 A.M. for students entering the tenth through twelfth grades and 10 A.M. through noon for students entering the seventh through ninth grades.
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.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report June 14-20, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of June 14-20, 2021, included the following activity:
Arrests
- Bryan McCoy, 31 years of age, of Flint, was arrested on June 16, 2021, on a Smith County warrant for criminal mischief.
- Philip Stewart, 42 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 16, 2021, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 157 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 44 citations and 40 warnings during this reporting period.
Amateur Radio Will Be Showcased During Field Day
Amateur radio will be showcased during a Field Day, slated from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26 to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Rains County Emergency Operations Center. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
Although hosted by Rains Amateur Radio Association of Emory, the event is one of many being hosted nationally. The Rains County event also “directly involves amateur radio operators in Hopkins, Wood, Delta, Lamar and Franklin counties, all participating at the same time,” according to David Frost, secretary of the Rains County radio club.
Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio, which is often referred to as ham radio. Field Day is designed to show how ham radio works reliably under any conditions from almost any location to create an independent communications network.
“Ham radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell phone infrastructure, can interface with laptops or smartphones, and can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. That’s the beauty of amateur radio during a communications outage,” says Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, spokesperson for ARRL The national association for Amateur Radio®, (www.arrl.org), which represents ham operators across the country.
“In today’s electronic do-it-yourself (DIY) environment, ham radio remains one of the best ways for people to learn about electronics, physics, meteorology, and numerous other scientific disciplines, and is a huge asset to any community during disasters or emergencies if the standard communication infrastructure goes down,” Inderbitzen adds.
There are more than 750,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as 9 and as old as 100. Anyone may become a licensed amateur radio operator. Clubs such as Rains Amateur Radio Association, make it easy for anybody to get involved with ham radio ight in their community.
For more information about Field Day or amateur radio, contact 817-991-3812 or 903-408-0365 or visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
‘Grace Under Pressure’ Award to Meal a Day Volunteers!
The volunteers who power the Meal-a-Day service for local shut-in senior citizens were recognized earlier this month by RSVP, or the Retired Senior Volunteer Program which is a multi-county service organization. Please read the letter posted below which nominated the volunteers for the honor.
Meal A Day was honored with the “2020 Grace Under Pressure Award” at the Retired Senior Volunteer Banquet on Thursday, June 3rd at the New Beginnings Church.
The Award was given for all of the wonderful work and services that the Senior Citizens Center and the Meal A Day Program provided to the County during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
As Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, which houses the Meal-a-Day program, Karon and her volunteers were aware of the unique needs of already house-bound senior citizens throughout the dangerous COVID-19 months. While being careful for their own safety, the Meal-a-Day volunteers did not let their community down, but continued to work diligently through the pandemic. Below is a recommendation written by Karon to the RSVP Board for it’s consideration.
WRITTEN BY KARON WEATHERMAN
Meal A Day has been a vital part of taking care of our County during COVID this last year.
We haven’t missed any days of Serving the Seniors of Hopkins County. Our Volunteers have gone way above and beyond to make sure that the Seniors have a Hot Nutritious Lunch Everyday.
We lost one of Our Wonderful Volunteers to COVID but the rest of the volunteers just kept working like energizer bunnies.
They did everything that was necessary to keep themselves and our Seniors Safe. We Love all of our Seniors so much. It was so hard on them to be isolated from their friends and families. Our Volunteers even went to the Store and Picked up Food and Prescriptions when someone needed them to.
We kept them in Water, Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizers, Masks and Paper Towels.
We had people in the Community donating items and our Seniors would deliver to the Other Seniors that are home bound.
It has been really something to see.
I am proud of all of them for persevering this past year.
They are always an amazing bunch of Volunteers but this past year they have really shined.
Karon
Dinner Bell Menu For June 23, 2021
First Presbyterian Church is this week’s Community Partner. Their participation is greatly appreciated
Grab and Go with a meal from our distribution location under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of The First United Methodist Church campus at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Baked Chicken Salad
Marinated Tomato Salad
Jiffy Corn Casserole
Buttered French Bread Slices
Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Be CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
Meal A Day Menu For June 21-25, 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 June 21-25, 2021, includes:
- Monday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Oriental Vegetables and an Egg Roll
- Tuesday – Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Bread
- Wednesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Broccoli and Pinto Beans
- Thursday – Beef Enchilada Pie, Corn, Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa
- Friday – Salad Plate: Chicken Salad, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad and Fruit Salad, Tossed Salad and Crackers
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 21, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 21, 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.
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 as crews work on building detours and installing drainage structures. The northbound North Travis Street exit ramp (FM 131) is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Washington Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Washington Street exit. The southbound Houston Street / Lamar Street exit ramp is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Washington 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. This traffic configuration will remain in place for approximatively 14 months.
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 mainlanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes 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. This traffic configuration will remain in place for approximatively 14 months.
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. This exit ramp is expected to be closed through July 2021. Traffic wishing to access Loy Lake Road is requested to take the SH 91 exit ramp (#643), or the US 75 exit ramp.
The US 75 pedestrian bridge near Pecan Street in Sherman is closed to pedestrian traffic. The east side over the frontage road has been removed. The remaining pedestrian bridge will be removed the week of June 28. Pedestrians wishing to cross US 75 are advised to cross at the Houston Street signalized intersection.
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 second portion of the new Sand Creek bridge and the approaches to the bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews perform utility work. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
SH 289, Grayson County: at the FM 121 intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work on installing a traffic signal at the intersection.
Yellow Bridge Road (CR 876), Grayson County: Yellow Bridge Road (CR 876) is closed to through traffic at the branch of Pilot Grove Creek so that construction crews can remove and replace the bridge. Local traffic will need to use an alternate roadway such as Brewer Road or County Road 534.
FM 120, Grayson County: from SH 289 in Pottsboro west to the end of state maintenance. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to perform base repairs on the roadway.
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.
US 69/US 75, Grayson County: at the Red River bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to upgrade and replace the existing bridge railing on the bridge and guardrail approaches on the northbound and southbound bridges at the Red River. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have shifted traffic to provide room for construction.
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 Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the daytime.
US 82, Grayson County: at Deaver Creek. Watch for temporary daytime lane and shoulder closures for both the eastbound and westbound travel lanes as workers complete maintenance repairs to the bridge.
FM 121, Grayson County: between FM 3356 and SH 289. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 84, Grayson County: between US 75 and FM 406. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 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 will remain in its current lane between SH 121 and FM 897, while crews work on the inside lane to build crossovers and turn lanes. Eastbound traffic between FM 897 and the Lamar County line has been opened to two lanes, however occasional daytime lane closures may be present. Drivers who frequent this roadway are advised that all driveways, county roads and farm-to-market roads approaching the new westbound main lanes on US 82 will have a full stop before crossing over to the median. The eastbound US 82 entrance ramp from SH 121 and the SH 78 exit ramp will be closed on June 22 for crews to pave these ramps.
FM 274, Fannin County: from FM 1753 to SH 78. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat to the roadway.
FM 896, Fannin County: from US 69 in Leonard to Business SH 121 in Randolph. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a seal coat to the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
I-30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
FM 71, Hopkins County: From FM 3236 to Sulphur Bluff. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews work on rehabilitating the roadway.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From Loop 301 to Delta County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
FM 3389, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews work on rehabilitating the roadway.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
FM 195, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and replace bridge rail. The shoulder at Little Pine Creek will remain closed while the rail work is completed.
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.
FM 911, Red River County: from BU 82K (Avery) to FM 44. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 271 (Bogata) to Franklin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill existing pavement, upgrade bridge rail, and place new hot mix.
BU 271D, Red River County: from US 271 to SP 38 (Bogata). Watch for daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing roadway.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures while crews place final hot mix surface.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 36, Hunt County: from FM 36 to FM 751 at various locations: The contractor has placed project barricades. The contractor will begin drainage work on FM 1564 from SH 34 to US 69, weather permitting.
SH 276, Hunt County, from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass): The contractor has placed project barricades and has prepared and cleared most of 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 will begin soon, weather permitting. 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 has begun mile three of this seven-mile project and is currently reworking the flex base, placing geogrid and compacting areas for roadway rehabilitation and widening. The contractor will start rehab on the fourth mile soon, weather permitting. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66 at FM 1570, Hunt County: The contractor has begun road work and is currently placing seal coat material in the proposed turn lane widening section. The contractor will start placing surface course soon, weather permitting. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews in both Hunt and Rains County will be performing fog seal operations on FM 36, from FM 2194 to FM 1562. Crews will also be sweeping on US 69 between Lone Oak and Greenville as needed, and will continue doing safety spot-mowing operations as needed. 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 various sign installations, potholing and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operation on various roadways. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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