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Hopkins County Commissioners To Hold An April 5 Work Session

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Hopkins County Commissioners To Hold An April 5 Work Session

Hopkins County Commissioners Court don’t have a regular court session of Monday, but do plan to hold an April 5 work session to discus the items listed on the agenda below:

NOTICE OF WORK SESSION(S)

DATE: Monday, April 5, 2021
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room Located On The Third Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

  1. The Court To Meet With Civic Center Manager Lonnie Fox To Discuss Outdoor Sound Stage.
  2. The Court To Discuss Building Consulting Agreements.
  3. The Court To Discuss Railroad Vegetation Maintenance Proposal.
  4. The Court To Discuss Wrecking And Salvage Yard Regulations.
  5. Budget Work Session(s).
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Lady Cats Golfer Mariam Tran is Going to the Regional Tourney as Lady Cats are 4th in District

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Lady Cats Golfer Mariam Tran is Going to the Regional Tourney as Lady Cats are 4th in District

Lady Cats golfer Mariam Tran had her work cut out for her after day one of the District 15-5A Golf Tournament at Tempest Golf Course in Gladewater last Wednesday (March 31).

Battling high winds, Tran shot an 85 and was several strokes behind where she needed to be to qualify for the Regional Tournament.

Thursday, Tran fired a 77 on day two for a 162 total to qualify. She was 5th overall in the district tournament. The Regional Tournament for Tran is on April 19-20 at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club.

The Lady Cats finished 4th as a team in district with rounds of 449 and 422 for a 871 total. Mykylie Meador finished 13th in the tournament. She showed a 21 stroke improvement between day one and day two shooting 111 and then 90, a personal best, for a total of 201.

Wildcats Golf Coach Jeremy DeLorge, who is currently coaching the Lady Cats while Coach Whitney Spigener is on maternity leave, said two other Lady Cats experienced their first ever two day tournament.

Freshman Autumn Allen finished 24th in the tournament while shooting 125 and 126 for a total of 251. Sophomore Mattye Schmidt was 27th shooting 128 and 129 for a total of 257. Coach DeLorge said the girls put in a lot of time and effort to make major improvements in their game this season.


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Douglass ECLC Accepting Applications For Head Start And Pre-Kindergarten Programs

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Douglass ECLC Accepting Applications For Head Start And Pre-Kindergarten Programs

Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center is now accepting applications for Head Start and pre-kindergarten programs for the 2021-2022 school year for children who will be 3 and 4 years of age on Sept. 1, 2021. Registration does not guaranty the child a place in the program; it is used to determined whether the child qualifies for the program Due to COVID-19 , registration will be virtual, with email appointments only.

To be considered for the Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten programs, the child’s parent or legal guardian must submit all required applicable documents to Rita V. Taylor, ERSEA specialist, at [email protected], along with a contact number and email address.

Required documentation includes the child’s officials birth certificate; Social Security card; up-to-date immunization record; and current Medicaid, private insurance or CHIP card. All will need to provide a copy of the parent or legal guardian’s photo ID, 12 months proof of household income in the form of a 2020 tax return and 2020 W-2 forms, or in the absence of those documents a notarized letter from an employer, including yearly salary, on official business letterhead; and proof of residency, such as a current utility bill, lease agreement or mortgage statement with the family name on it.

If applicable, the following documentation is also needed. TANF, SSI, SSA, child support, alimony, military documents (LES/FSSA); Food Stamp card; WIC card; Foster Care 2085 Form; IEP – individualized education plan; doctors’ notes concerning any allergies or health needs the child may have; and custodial documentation or court orders.

Afterward, the submitting parent/guardian will receive an email from SSISD to schedule a telephone interview. After the interview process, applications will either be mailed to the parent/guardian or picked up at Douglass ECLC, 600 Calvert St. After all documents are received and reviewed, a letter will be mailed to the parent/guardian notifying them if their child has been accepted or placed on a waiting list for either program based on established criteria. If accepted, the parent/guardian will then be required to complete the district’s online Skyward application

Those who do not have access to a scanner to upload the necessary documents may scan documents using a smart device. Not sure how to scan to a smart device? Taylor has provided the following tips to assist with that process:

Senior Citizen’s Center Reopens With Numerous Upcoming Activities

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Senior Citizen’s Center Reopens With Numerous Upcoming Activities

Starting Monday, April 5th, all activities at the Sulphur Springs Seniors Center will resume as usual. Here is a list of the weekly activities and posters which give more details. If you are a Senior Citizen, come get involved! All our classes are free, and the Meal a Day  meals we prepare are $2 each for Seniors. Please call 903-885-1661 to reserve your meal that day.You will be welcome!Karon Weatherman, Director   


Monday – 9:30 – Fit and Strong with John Little                11:00 – Tai Ji Quan  with Karen Moseley                11:00 – Lunch – Acts of Love Volunteer Group Everyone Welcome                11:30 – Program by Cypress Basin Hospice on the Joys of Volunteering                  1:30 – Happy Scrappy Cards with Mary Lou Foster 


Tuesday – 9:30 – Fit and Strong with John Little                 10:00 – Art Class with Vera Allen                 10:30 – Wahoo                   1:30 – Dance Class with Tammy Vincze                  5:30 – Bright Star Garden Club 


Wednesday -9:30 –  BINGO                    12:30 – 42 Players 


Thursday    9:30 – Fit and Strong with John Little                   10:30 –  LCR Game with  Pioneer  Crossing For Seniors                   11:00 – Tai Ji Quan with Karen Moseley 


Friday – 9:30 – BINGO              12:30 – 42 Players

  • Senior Citizens Center Wahoo Time
  • Senior Citizens Center Tai Ji Quan Class Flyer
  • Senior Citizens Center Line Dancing Flyer
  • Senior Citizens Center Happy Scrappy Flyer
  • Senior Citizens Center Fit and Strong Flyer
  • Senior Citizens Center BINGO Flyer
  • Senior Citizens Center Art Class Flyer
  • Senior Citizens Center April 2021 Calendar
  • Senior Citizens Center ACTS Of Love
  • Senior Citizens Center 2020 LCR FLYER
  • Senior Citizens Center 42 Flyer

Wildcats Golfer Kip Childress Qualifies for Regional Tourney and Team is Fifth at District

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Wildcats Golfer Kip Childress Qualifies for Regional Tourney and Team is Fifth at District

At the two-day District 15-5A Golf Tournament at Tempest Golf Course in Gladewater last Monday and Tuesday (March 29-30), Wildcats’ golfer Kip Childress, an East Texas Baptist University commit, qualified for the Regional Tournament. The Wildcats finished 5th as a team.

Childress followed an opening day 71 with a second day 75 for a two day total of 146. Childress finished 3rd overall in the tournament to qualify.

The Regional Tournament will be played April 21-22 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. 

Wildcats Golf Coach Jeremy DeLorge said the Wildcats fought their hardest but were unable to advance as a team. Grant Mohesky finished 13th in the tournament shooting 83 and 85 for 168 total. Luke Dietze tied for 14th with rounds of 92 and 78 for 170 total. Coach DeLorge was Dietze’s 78 was his lowest tournament score ever. Rylan Brewer was 25thshooting 83 and 99 for a total of 182.

The Wildcats as a team shot 329 and 337 for a total of 666. They were just 13 strokes behind the second place Regional Qualifying team.

Wildcats golf team participating at a tournament at Squaw Valley Links Course in Glen Rose, TX. Pictured left to right: Grant Mohesky, Kip Childress, Luke Dietze, Coach DeLorge, Rylan Brewer, Caleb Kesting.

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Meal A Day Menu For April 5-9, 2021, 2021

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Meal A Day Menu For April 5-9, 2021, 2021

The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center reopens this week, after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 precautions. Thanks to all of the volunteers who continued to donate their time on weekdays to prepare and deliver meals to shut-in elderly and senior adults in the community during the closure.

The Meal A Day Menu for April 5-9, 2021, includes:

  • Monday – Broccoli Chicken Divan, On a Bed of Rice, Candied Carrots and Pickled Beets
  • Tuesday – Rope Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, Corn Bread and Green Tomato Relish
  • Wednesday – Macaroni Taco Pasta Bake, Mexican Corn and Garden Sliced Tomatoes
  • Thursday – Corn Flake Chicken Casserole, Sonoma Vegetables and a Roll    
  • Friday – Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, Pickle Spear, Cole Slaw and Potato Chips
Meal A Day food preparation

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.

Sign Up Online For April 5-7, May 5-7 Sulphur Springs ISD New Student Registration For Kindergarten Through Third Grades

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Sign Up Online For April 5-7, May 5-7 Sulphur Springs ISD New Student Registration For Kindergarten Through Third Grades

Sulphur Springs ISD New Student Registration Round-up will be in held April 5-7 and May 5-7 for students who will be in kindergarten-third grade in the 2020-2021 school year, with online registration for an appointment ongoing.

District administrators emphasize this registration is for new students who did not end the 2020-2021 school year in Sulphur Springs ISD. Parents/guardians of current pre-k and Head Start students will complete the Returning Student Registration with their Skyward Family Access account. New-to-the-district pre-k and Head Start students will register at Douglass ECLC.

While New Student Registration will be conducted in the Board Room, located at the back of SSISD Administration Building at 631 Connally St. from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, April 5-7 and May 5-7, with hours extended until 6:30 p.m. April 7 and April 5, those planning to attend registration will need to schedule an appointment online.

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How to register

  • Make an appointment by clicking the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/newstudent2021
  • Only a Parent or Legal Guardian (must have appropriate documents) can enroll a child.
  • Bring your child with you so that we may administer Universal screening for placement.
  • Bring all required and/or applicable documents (listed below):
    • Proof of residency within district. Must be one of the following: current utility bill, current rent/lease agreement/mortgage statement showing name and address of owner or 2020 Income Tax paperwork;
    • Parent or Legal Guardian’s Photo ID;
    • Child’s Official Birth Certificate;
      • Child’s Social Security Card;
      • Child’s Up-to-Date Immunization Record;
      • Dr.’s Notes Concerning Allergy/Health Needs; and
      • Custodial Documents or Court Orders, if applicable.
  • Complete the online registration process via Skyward (our friendly staff will be available to assist those in need or you can go to www.ssisd.net to complete beforehand).
  • The Dual Language Department will be on campus with applications for the 2021-2022 Two-Way Dual Language Enrichment Program.
  • Administration will be on campus to distribute primary campus assignment based on residency within the school district.

Both Varsity and JV Commerce Track Teams Win Quitman Relays

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Both Varsity and JV Commerce Track Teams Win Quitman Relays

In their last invitational of the year, both the Varsity and JV Commerce Tigers track and field teams won the Quitman Relays.

The Varsity boys won the meet, thanks in large part to a great team effort that got the Tigers 162 points in Quitman.

In field events, Aidan Crowder took third in long jump and Omarhi Davis got fourth in shot put. Davis did win discuss though, and Richard Jackson took silver in the event. Ty Hoffman got third in high jump.

In running events, Carlos Aubrey got second in the 100M dash and Da’shawn Jackson came in sixth. Ashton Seale won the 200M dash, and Crowder was not far behind in third. Enrique Morales won the 400M dash event. In the 800M run, the Tigers took the top three even spots; Morales took second, Jonathan Marquez got fourth, and Issac Hernandez came in sixth.

Commerce fared a tad better in the 1600M run as Oliver Roberts got second, Jovani Castanada followed in third, and Sacramento Galvan was not far behind in fifth. The Tigers did manage to take the top three spots in the 3200M run, as Oliver Roberts won the event, Castanada followed in second, and Galvan rounded out the top three in third.

Hoffman took third in both the 110M hurdles and the 300M hurdles. The Tiger team of Seale, Crowder, Edgar Castillo, and Da’shawn Jackson took second in the 4x200M relay. The Commerce team of Castillo, Marquez, Crowder, and Morales got third in the 4x400M relay.

The JV Boys were also Meet Champions, taking gold after accumulating 208 points at the Quitman Relays.

In field events, the Commerce Tigers JV boys took the top three spots in the long jump event; Kendrick Greer, Izzacc Simon, and Jayston Finch. Henry Serrano won the shot put event and took fourth in discuss. Greer also took gold in triple jump.

In JV field events, Greer won the 100M dash, and Nick Deleon came in fourth. Finch took gold in the 200M dash and Brytan Veracruz came in third in the 400M dash. Brytan Veracruz won the 800M run, though, and James Rodriguez followed in second. The Commerce Tigers JV boys took the top three spots in the 1600M run; Ben Angel, Serrano, and Andres Serrano.

The same occurred in the 3200M run, albeit with a different arrangement of those three Tigers; Andres Serrano took first, Jose Serrano took second, and Ben Angel came in third. Cody Jenkins came in third in both the 110M hurdles and the 300M hurdles.


Coach Warren said Quitman’s relays was a great tune up before the district meet. Coach Warren said his squad competed well and had a few more personal records for this season.

Next up, the Commerce Tigers track team will be at the 12-3A district meet on Wednesday and Thursday. Coach Warren informed KSST Radio that Preliminaries take place on Wednesday and Finals are on Thursday. 

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of April 5, 2021

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of April 5, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of April 5, 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 Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes and the new South Travis Street Bridge. 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 exit ramp for Houston and Lamar Streets (SH 56) is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the Park Avenue exit ramp. 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 Houston/Lamar Street (SH 56) exit. The southbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the North Travis Street exit. The northbound frontage road from South Travis Street to near Park Avenue is closed for crews to work on building the remaining portion of the retaining wall along US 75 at the South Travis Street intersection. Traffic is requested to use the US 75 mainlanes during this closure. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project. 

Beginning April 5, northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will be switched to the new pavement from FM 1417 to near Park Avenue. This traffic switch is weather dependent and will be pushed back if rain is expected. Watch for various ramp closures and lane closures the night of April 5 starting at 7:30 pm and running into Tuesday morning while crews are switching traffic. All lanes are expected to be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. on April 6.

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 southbound US 75 entrance ramp between North Travis Street and Washington Street will be closed beginning on the evening of April 9 for crews to perform pavement improvements in the left lane of the southbound US 75 frontage road. Traffic that normally uses this entrance ramp is requested to use the entrance ramp after Park Avenue during this closure. The entrance ramp between North Travis Street and Washington Street is expected to reopen to traffic on the morning of April 12.

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 at a later time. 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.

FM 84, Grayson County: from FM 406 to SH 91. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to mill and then pave 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 the temporary detour section. 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 and Thursday during the daytime.

FM 697, Grayson County: between FM 2729 and US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.

FM 121, Grayson County: between SH 289 and FM 3356. 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, while crews work on the inside lane to build crossovers and turn lanes and overlay the future left lane. 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.  

FM 274, Fannin County: from FM 898 to FM 3321. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.

SH 56, Fannin County: from Loop 205 in Bonham to US 82 in Honeygrove. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.

Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):

Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.

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.

SH 154, Hopkins County: From 0.315 miles north of FM 1567 to 0.195 miles south of CR 1104. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin work on rehabilitation of the roadway.

SH 19, Hopkins County: From Loop 301 to Delta County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffics delays as crews begin upgrading guardrail.

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.

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 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.

SH 276, Hunt County, from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass): The contractor has begun placing project barricades and will begin preparing the right-of-way, and clearing and grubbing the project limits. Preliminary bridge work will begin shortly, this work should not affect existing traffic on SH 34 or SH 276.

FM 499, Hunt County: at Lynn Creek. Road closures began on Nov. 30 and will continue throughout the duration of this project. The contractor has placed metal beam guard fence and is currently forming, grading and pouring concrete for mow strip along guard rail.

FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is completing the first two-mile stretch of roadway rehabilitation beginning at FM 272. Temporary stripe has been placed on first two-mile section. 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 finished prepping the right-of-way for this project. Roadwork will begin as flexbase is delivered and placed for the widening section of roadway. Two message boards were installed on Feb. 23. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.

SH 34, Hunt County: 3.5 miles south of Quinlan. Crews have completed the bridge rail repair and will be removing signs and barricades later this week. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.

Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing pothole repairs, mowing and metal beam guard fence repairs around the county, and removing debris from I-30 this week. Maintenance crews will sweep US 69 between Greenville and Lone Oak. Crews will be fixing roadway edge conditions at various locations on I-30 frontage roads. Maintenance crews plan to continue repairing potholes at various locations in Hunt county. Crews will perform Mill and Inlay work on SH 34 from IH 30 frontage road to FM 1570. 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 perform roadway patching work on FM 515 from FM 2795 to the Wood County Line. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.

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Appointments For The Second Dose Announced For Those Attending Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

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Appointments For The Second Dose Announced For Those Attending Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
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NEWS RELEASE

Appointments for the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for those individuals who received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the three clinics hosted last month in Hopkins County or the clinic held Delta County have been announced by Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials Saturday. The first follow up is slated next week.

“If you had your first dose at any of the vaccination clinics below you do not need to make an appointment for your second dose. You only need to show up at the same location at the same time as the first,” said Local Health Authority Nurse Brynn Smith.

These are follow-up appointments for the second dose only. No new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered during these follow up vaccine clinics.

Location Of 1st ShotDate Of 1st ShotDate For 2nd ShotTime And Location For 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine
Hopkins CountyTuesday, March 16Tuesday, April 6Same location and time that you went for the first shot.
Hopkins CountySaturday, March 20Saturday, April 10Same location and time (FUMC) as the first shot.
Delta County Monday, March 22Monday, April 12Same location and time that you went for the first shot.
Hopkins CountyMonday, March 29Monday, April 19Same location and time that you went for the first shot.
Dates for 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination for those who got the first shot in Hopkins or Delta County March 15, 20, 22 or 29, 2021
2-Dose COVID-19 vaccine schedule