March 1-5 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The March 1-5 Meal A Day Menu includes:
Monday – Sweet and sour chicken on a bed of rice, egg rolls, Oriental vegetables
Tuesday – Beef spaghetti, Italian blend vegetables, garlic sticks
Wednesday – Hopkins County stew, crackers, cheese cubs
Thursday – Sliced ham, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, roll
Friday – Cornflake chicken casserole, broccoli with cheese sauce, roll
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.
Observing KSST Anniversary: ‘My First Real Boss’ by Harve Argenbright, Radio Workshopper
KSST Radio went on the air in Sulphur Springs, Texas on March 1, 1947 in an upstairs studio on the West side of the downtown square.. Within it’s first year of operation, a young engineer fresh out of military service came onboard, liked the work, and remained for the next 64 years. William E. Bradford, or Brad as he was lovingly known to the community, eventually served in every facet of operation and later became full owner of the station. During the 1950’s and 60’s, he linked the business with the local high school’s career training methods through the ‘KSST Radio Workshop.’ It was am after-school program where responsible high school students could volunteer to work for the experience they would gain. Students had the responsibility of producing a couple of hours of evening programming live on the air, including reading the news, taking requests and playing records. Many workshop students used what they learned in Radio Workshop to their advantage in adult life, giving due credit to Brad’s guidance and influence, as this story illustrates.
MY FIRST REAL BOSS by Harve Argenbright on January 05, 2021.
“By the time I graduated from high school I had had several jobs that were mostly manual labor type jobs that did not involve a real boss. People told me what needed to be done, and I did it. That was not really a boss.
When I was a junior in high school there was a program called Radio Workshop sponsored by the local radio station, KSST, for juniors and seniors to encourage young people to develop verbal communication skills, and I jumped on it. The program and the station were run by William E. Bradford.
Though well under six feet tall, Brad’s energy, large voice, and charisma made him seem ten feet tall. His presence never went unnoticed. A powerful force in the radio station, he was also a power in local politics due his ability to publicize.
He was one of the most intelligent men that I had ever met. Though gifted in electronics his knowledge and interest permeated many fields. KSST was the first radio station not associated with a TV station to have weather radar.
Brad made our radar from an Army surplus radar that came from a Navy PBY aircraft. Later he made a helical satellite receiver antenna to allow us to receive satellite weather pictures from an empty barrel of floor sweep and some copper tubing.
After growing up in Hillsboro, TX during the years before WWII, his interest in radio lead him to a job in South America flying as radio operator on DC-2 and DC-3 airliners for Panagra Airlines .
One day he was called into the chief pilot’s office where the chief pilot rather sternly announced, “Some of the pilots tell me that you have been flying the airplanes.”
While Brad stood there wondering how hard it would be to get back to Hillsboro after being fired, the chief pilot said, “They tell me that you are pretty good at it too. Would you like to be a pilot?”
Brad immediately replied, “How much does it pay?” It was more than the pay for a radio operator. He said, “Yes’”
The company gave a local aviation official a few dollars and a couple of Wheaties box tops. Brad had his pilot’s license.
Between then and WWII Brad flew across the jungles of South America under rather primitive conditions. On one occasion Brad was asked by another pilot to trade trips. Brad accepted on the condition that the other pilot go to ops and change the names on all of the paperwork. The other pilot agreed.
Later that day the other pilot and his plane disappeared in the dense jungle never to be found again. The paperwork was never changed by the other pilot. Brad’s family in Hillsboro was wrongly notified of the death of their son.
On the wall of Brad’s office was the framed clipping of his obituary from the Hillsboro newspaper.
After the outbreak of WWII airline pilots were inducted into the Military Airlift Command. Brad did his patriotic duty for most of the war flying in MAC. However, later in the war MAC was trying to construct a long range hf communications system to keep track of its far flung aircraft. Brad’s electronics knowledge had been noticed, and he was put to work developing this system.
The guiding hand of fate was once again felt. The rest of his squadron was deployed to Europe for the Berlin Airlift. There many of them died attempting the difficult instrument approach in terrible weather at Templehof Airfield in Berlin, Germany.
Decades later when as a pilot for Braniff International I flew into airports in Bogota, Quito, Lima, and Caracas I always had the feeling that I was following in Brad’s foot prints in some small way.
When I finished my freshman year at East Texas State I was about out of funds for higher education and was wondering from where they would come when Brad called. He said that I had a good voice for radio, and would I like to have the night shift, some weekends, and do vacation fill-in? He would arrange the schedule to meet my college requirements.
This seemed like a dream come true. I would sit in an air conditioned room drinking company coffee and get paid for talking. It sure beat the heck out of pouring concrete in the Texas summer sun.
There was some concern, however. The last two announcers hired at KSST were fired in the middle of the night and told that their stuff would be mailed to them.
In both cases the actions were highly justified. Radio announcers are a strange breed. I worked for Brad for more than six years, and never was there a problem between us. Brad was a fair and just man if you did your work responsibly. I always had total respect for him.
Since I was part time help I did not qualify for some of the perks that full time employees received. Brad went to the annual board of directors meeting and requested that I be made an exception. He made me eligible for stock sharing and other benefits that were small in value but great in meaning.
My last airtime on KSST came in 1970 in the form of an “On the Scene Report” from a short, muddy, jungle airstrip in Cambodia reporting on the evacuation of Cambodian civilian refuges under heavy fire from advancing North Vietnamese Regular Troupes .
I will be forever grateful to Brad for the opportunities, inspiration, and guidance he provided. Many thanks Brad. I will always remember the times we flew together in Henry Oppenheim’s Maytag Messerchmitt”.
In 2013, following Brad’s passing, Chad and Rhonda Young purchased KSST. In following Brad’s tradition, they soon developed ksstradio.com for the community, a news website providing companion coverage of local events. Today, the ‘KSST Interns’ from Sulphur Springs High School gain valuable knowledge and experience by learning to interview individuals and prepare news stories for ksstradio.com, KSST AM Radio and KRVA FM.
Shorthanded Lady Cats Soccer Team Comes Out on Short End of 3-1 Game Against Longview Saturday at The Prim
The Lady Cats Soccer Team dropped a match to Longview, 3-1 at Gerald Prim Stadium Saturday morning.
Longview is one of the district’s very best teams. The Lady Cats played without top goal scorer Rebekah Stanley, veteran defensive player Chloe Jones and talented freshman goal scorer Kylie Clarke.
Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said he would not make any excuses though. He said no matter who is out there, they need to be mentally and physically ready to play as a team.
Coach Aguayo said Longview was the better team Saturday noting that they outplayed the Lady Cats in the first half.
He said the Lady Cats did give them a couple of scares in the second half.
Haylee Shultz scored the Lady Cats goal Saturday assisted by Janine Yamaguchi.
The Lady Cats are now 3-4 for the season with one of the wins by shootout. The Lady Cats season record is 8-8-4. The Lady Cats play Mount Pleasant Tuesday night at The Prim.
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.
Wildcats Soccer Team Edged Out by Longview, 1-0 on the Road Saturday
The Longview Lobos are one of the district’s best teams and for the second time this season, they managed to eke out a 1-0 victory against the Wildcats Soccer Team at Longview Saturday afternoon.
Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said it was a weird game due to the humidity and changes in the weather. He noted the Wildcats had some chances but could not finish them.
Coach Upton said he was proud of his Wildcats adding they have got some more work to do.
The loss drops the Wildcats to 3-4 in district play and 12-8-1 for the season. The Wildcats travel to Mount Pleasant on Tuesday for another big district game.
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.
Wildcats Baseball Team Drops Their Final Two Games at Rose City Classic Saturday
Saturday, Feb. 27 turned out to be a very long day for the Wildcats Baseball Team on the third day of the Rose City Classic at Mike Carter Field in Tyler.
In an early game, the Wildcats battled Forney. Forney scored twice in the top of the seventh and then held on for a 3-1 win. The Jackrabbits outhit the Wildcats 7-5. Forney had the games only error.
After Forney scored the game’s first run in the third inning, the Wildcats got a run to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth. The Wildcats got good starting pitching from Jake Armstrong who pitched the first 4 innings allowing 5 hits and only 1 run while striking out 6 and walking 4 Hector Martinez, who got the pitching loss, threw the last 3 innings giving up 2 hits and 2 runs with 2 strikeouts and 2 walks. Kaden Wallace was 2 for 3 for the Wildcats with a triple. Colby Albritton was also 2 for 3. Ty Stroud was 1 for 4 and he drove in the Wildcats’ run. Matthew Singleton scored the run. Hayden Hurst was hit by a pitch. Matt Mitchell and Colt Silman worked walks.
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said by the fifth game of the tournament, he had no pitching left. He said he had to throw some position players that don’t normally pitch. Unfortunately the Wildcats opponent in the fifth game was heavy hitting Hallsville. The Bobcats took the game 19-0.
The Wildcats have opened the season 0-5. Weather permitting, the Wildcats will seek to break into the win column at North Lamar Monday night.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Lady Cats Softball Team Takes Two Games on Final Day of Allen Tournament on Rainy Saturday
The Lady Cats Softball Team put two more games in the win column on the last day of the Allen Tournament Saturday defeating Cedar Hill and Dallas W.T. White.
For the second game in a row Saturday morning, the Lady Cats depended on a big late rally to get by Cedar Hill, 8-6. The Lady Cats scored 7 runs in the top of the sixth inning after entering the frame down 6-1.
Crimson Bryant got the pitching win throwing 101 pitches over 6 innings and allowing 5 hits and only 1 earned run with 10 strikeouts and 2 walks.
The Lady Cats were outhit 5-4 by the Lady Longhorns but the Lady Cats benefited from 8 walks and 5 Cedar Hill errors. The Lady Cats had 6 errors in sloppy conditions.
Addison Caddell swung a good bat going 2 for 3 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk. Grace Magnuson was 1 for 2 with an RBI, a run scored and 2 walks. Nylah Lindley was 1 for 3 with a walk and a stolen base. Jadyn Harper had an RBI, scored a run, worked 2 walks, stole a base and was hit by a pitch. Nicole Higgins had an RBI and scored a run. Bryant had an RBI and drew a walk. Addison DeSmet scored 2 runs and had a walk. Matti Smith scored a run and walked twice. Katie Johns scored a run.
In the second game of the day, the Lady Cats got a 6-0 win over Dallas W.T. White. Due to conditions, both coaches agreed to end the game after an inning and a half. These Lady Longhorn pitchers had trouble throwing a strike and they walked quite a few Lady Cats in the bottom of the first. Higgins pitched two scoreless innings to get the win.
The Lady Cats won 4 of 5 games in the tourney and their season record is now 5-1. Weather permitting, the Lady Cats will play at Caddo Mills Monday evening.
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.
Saltillo Lions Basketball Falls to Slidell In Quarterfinal
The Saltillo Lions Basketball team could not keep pace with Slidell in a season-ending 63-53 loss in the quarterfinals of playoffs in Bells, TX on Saturday, Feb. 27.
While Saltillo did manage to outscore the Greyhounds, 16-10 in the first quarter, it was the only one in which the Lions were able to do so. From there, Slidell’s offense took control of the game, taking a 27-26 edge before halftime thanks to a Greyhounds offense that outscored Saltillo 17-10. From there it was more of the same, as even though the Lions managed to only get outscored 16-14 in the third to be looking at a three point deficit going in to the fourth quarter, 43-40, Slidell was able to pull ahead as the game drew to a close and left Bells, TX with a 63-53 win over the Saltillo Lions basketball team in the quarterfinal round of playoffs.
Chris Boekhorst led the Lions Saturday with 24 points. Coy Collins had 12 points, Andrew Redburn scored 12 points, Colby McCoy added 5 points and Gunner Tarver rounded out the scoring for the Lions with 4 points.
It was a tough end to an otherwise phenomenal season.
The Lions finish their season with an 20-8 (11-0 district) record, having been crowned district champs after an undefeated district season, were awarded the #1 seed of District 24-1A for the 2020-21 regular season. The Lions won their Area match-up before falling to Slidell in the Quarterfinal round.
Deputies Arrested Three People On Possession Charges Following Traffic Stops
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three people on possession charges following two separate traffic stops overnight Friday, according to arrest reports.
State Highway 19 Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson reports stopping a 38-year-old Point man just before 10:30 p.m. on State Highway 19 south for suspicious activity. He reported seeing a Ford Mustang turn off SH 19 onto County Road 1182, stop in the middle of the road, traveled backwards to SH 19, nearly ending up in a ditch and striking a culvert as it did so. The black car was then driven onto the shoulder of SH 19, the deputy recounted in arrest reports.
Upon contact, the two occupants allegedly spoke very rapidly and made furtive movements in the vehicle, and he noticed a baggy in a cupholder. The driver allegedly picked it up and admitted it contained a small amount of marijuana, Wilkerson noted in arrest reports.
A probable cause search of the car revealed a small zipper bag containing a pipe with what appeared to be methamphetamine residue on it and three baggies of a substance that later field tested positive as 2.39 grams of methamphetamine (including packaging) on the passenger’s side of the car, Wilkerson alleged. The passenger, 35-year-old Jennifer Lynn Howell of Point, claimed the contraband,
Both were arrested just before 11 p.m. and booked into the county jail after midnight, the 38-year-old Point man on a possession of drug paraphernalia charge, and Howell on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. Howell remained in the county jail late Saturday morning, Feb. 27, 2021, on the felony controlled substance charge; the Point man was released later Saturday, according to jail reports. HCSO Deputy Aaron Chaney was credited with assisting Wilkerson with the traffic stop and arrests.
State Highway 11 Traffic Stop
HCSO Deputy Chaney and Sgt. Scott Davis arrested 36-year-old Kayln Dawn Bell of Scroggins just before 3 a.m. Saturday on two possession of controlled substance charges, according to arrest reports.
Chaney stopped a Chevrolet Tahoe for a defective light. While talking with the occupants, he noted the driver’s hands were slightly shaky when retrieving his license and the passenger kept the hood of her sweatshirt over her head and avoided eye contact with him. The deputy searched both and found no contraband on either.
A burned glass pipe with suspected meth residue on it was located between the passenger’s seat and door. Several used and empty hypodermic needles and a vial of suspected meth were found in a taped zipper case in the console in front of the gear shift; one used needle had a dark liquid-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine in it. Several other items of drug paraphernalia were found in the SUV. The female passenger, identified as Bell, claimed the contraband and was arrested. The substance inside the syringe field tested positive for meth and weighed 3.09 grams include needle. The substance in the vial weighed 0.28 grams. Consequently, Bell was jailed on two controlled substance possession charges, Chaney alleged in arrest reports.
Bell remained in Hopkins County jail late Saturday morning, Feb. 27, 2021, on both charges, according to jail reports.
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.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of March 1, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 1, 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.
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 82 eastbound and westbound main lanes will be closed to traffic beginning at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 2 in order for crews to pour the new bridge deck for the southbound US 75 frontage road. All traffic will be detoured onto the frontage road at the US 75 exit ramp and will be able to re-enter US 82 at the following on-ramp. The main lanes are expected to be reopened to traffic by 6:30 a.m. on March 3.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. on March 5, both lanes of the US 75 northbound frontage road will be closed in order for crews to demolish a portion of the old railroad bridge structure. The frontage road will be reopened to traffic on March 6 at 6:30 a.m.
During the week of March 6-12, the Lamar Street intersection at US 75 will be closed to through traffic in order for crews to perform pavement improvements in the left lane of the northbound and southbound frontage roads. Traffic on Lamar Street will be able to make a right turn only onto the frontage road and will detour to the next intersection. This same process will occur for the Houston Street intersection in subsequent weeks. This work is weather dependent and may be adjusted due to unfavorable weather.
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.
US 69/US 75, Grayson County: at the Red River bridge. Weather permitting, work is expected to begin March 1 on this project which will upgrade and replace the existing bridge railing on the bridge and approaches on both the northbound and southbound bridges. This work will require occasional daytime lane closures for some stages of construction, and will require lane shifts to be implemented during 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 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures on the southbound US 75 frontage road while construction crews work on completing the remainder of the project. The new FM 691 exit ramp is open to access FM 691. The new entrance ramp to southbound US 75 has been opened to traffic.
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 1753, Grayson County: between FM 1897 and FM 120. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
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 1553, Fannin County: from SH 78 to US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing pavement repairs.
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 3389, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin work on rehabilitation of 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 137 at Loop 286, Lamar County: Watch for lane closures while crews mill existing pavement and place new hot mix surface.
FM 1507, Lamar County: from South Collegiate Drive to Loop 286. This roadway is closed while crews rehabilitate and resurface the existing roadway.
BU 82H (Bonham Street/Lamar Avenue), Lamar County: from 19th Street SW to 33rd Street SE. Watch for crews performing safety improvements to traffic signals.
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. Traffic is shifted to the north side of the roadway between FM 44 and FM 1699 while crews perform pavement widening work on the south side.
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.
FM 499, Hunt County: at Lynn Creek. Road closures began on Nov. 30 and will continue throughout the duration of this project. The contractor is finishing placing rock gabions and rip-rap for drainage protection. Once the weather clears up work on roadway items will begin. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for workers and work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is currently placing the first course surface treatment of the proposed roadway on a two-mile stretch of roadway rehabilitation beginning at FM 272. 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 once the weather clears up. 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.
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 early 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 install delineator devices at the SH 24/ I-30 intersection in 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 perform 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.
SH 34, Hunt County: 3.5 miles south of Quinlan. TxDOT has placed a temporary concrete traffic barrier to protect travelers from the damage caused by an 18-wheeler accident. The contractor has placed traffic control and barricades the bridge rail repair has begun with removal of damaged concrete. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Tira City Council Meeting Rescheduled
The quarterly meeting of Tira City Council was scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Tira Community Center. However, the meeting has now been rescheduled to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021, Jan Vaughn reports.
