Georgia Woman Accused Of Slashing At Deputies With A Knife, Injuring One, Biting Another
A 31-year-old Savannah, Georgia woman was accused of slashing at deputies with a knife and biting another deputy, when the officers attempted to taken her into custody on a Travis County assault of public servant warrant, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Chris Baumann and Justin Wilkerson around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, were alerted a wanted person was expected to be traveling in a pickup on County Road 3502 to a residence. Deputies waited and upon seeing a red pickup pull onto the residential property, then then leave.
The truck had a defective license plate light, so the deputies stopped it, deputies noted in arrest reports. The driver and female passenger were asked for identifying information, to confirm the woman was the person listed in the warrant. She allegedly gave a fictitious name with her correct date of birth. Sheriff’s office communications operators sent via a phone to deputies a picture of the wanted woman, confirming her identity as the wanted woman, according to arrest reports.
When deputies attempted to take the woman into custody on the Travis County warrant for assault of a public servant-EMS personnel, “she began actively resisting, and actively wielded a knife,” Baumann and Wilkerson alleged in arrest reports. She is accused of slashing at deputies with the knife, causing bodily injury to one officer.
The deputies removed the woman from the vehicle and began first aid while awaiting EMS arrival, the deputies noted in arrest reports. When they tried to apply a tourniquet she allegedly began striking the other deputy and attempted to bite him. The deputies applied the tourniquet and continued first aid until EMS personnel arrived. She and one deputy were transported to the hospital to be treated. Other deputies remained on scene and photographed scene evidence and released the truck to the driver.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the woman was treated and released. Deputies transported Megan Michelle Smith to jail, where she was booked just before 3 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 not only on the Travis County assault of a public servant warrant, but also on one first-degree felony aggravated assault against a public servant-peace officer charge, one third-degree felony assault of a public servant-peace officer charge and a Class A misdemeanor failure to identify as a fugitive charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Smith remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, Nov. 16. Bond was set at $100,000 on the aggravated assault against a public servant charge, $25,000 on the assault of public servant charge and $2,000 on the failure to ID charge, 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.
PJC JobReady Courses Provide Quick Start For High Demand Positions
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
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Paris Junior College is joining community colleges across Texas to meet the needs of Texans who need to upgrade their skills in the midst of the current economic crisis. Through the Texas Community College Teachers Association, PJC has partnered with JobReady to offer high-quality skills training at an affordable price.
“We saw an opportunity to help colleges across the state respond to the crisis brought on by COVID-19,” said Richard Moore, executive director of TCCTA. “Community colleges are essential to the success of our state, and they need resources to accomplish their mission. We’re proud to play a role in this effort.”
PJC and JobReady are offering online courses aligned with career pathways, many leading to industry-recognized certifications. The goal will be to help students enter, or re-enter, the job market quickly and successfully. JobReady was created by the National Education Foundation (NEF), the national non-profit leader in STEM+ job skills training and Open4 Learning.
“PJC has always played an important role in helping communities in our area by supplying the skilled workforce needed for economic development,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. “JobReady gives PJC another way to meet the needs of our students with training and credentialing to help them be successful. The program allows the College to take advantage of substantially discounted prices, which helped dramatically lower the cost for our students.”
JobReady addresses a long-standing workforce challenge to provide training and creating job-ready candidates from the large population of individuals who may lack access to pathways to skilled positions in high-demand fields. The courses may be started when a student signs up.
Through JobReady, PJC provides a collection of top-rated corporate learning courses – available via the web and mobile apps – with digital credentials. By working with employers, certification providers and job discovery services, JobReady aims to connect the dots between learning and work. The programs offered through PJC are affordable for every job seeker.
The new courses cover a wide range of technical skills, from cybersecurity to manufacturing to computer systems administration and networking, as well as “soft skills” such as interpersonal communication and time management.
Information is available on the programs and registration links are available at https://jobready.journeyed.com/parisjc. The following is a list of highlighted courses offered through PJC and JobReady:
- Agile Project Management
- AI Development
- Android App Development
- Apprentice Programmer Journey
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Developer
- Blockchain Solutions Architect Journey
- AWS Solution Architect
- Electrical Skills
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- Google Certified Professional Data Engineer
- Cloud Architect Journey
- CNC Lathe Production Technician
- Cloud Security Bootcamp
- Cyber Security Certificate
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+
- CompTIA Network
- CompTIA Security
- Google Adwords
- Google Analytics
- Google Cloud Architect
- Google Cloud Professional
- Google Cloud Certified G Suite
- Google Data Engineer
- Google G Suite Administrator
- iOS App Development
- Mastering Business Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Professional
- Microsoft Office 2016 Master Specialist
- Machine Learning Architect Journey
- Oracle DB Professional
- Red Hat Certified System Admin
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Project Management Professional
- Python Developer Journey
- Systems Administration — Red Hat & CompTIA+
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Electricians
- Mechatronics & Industrial Automation Technician
- Skills For Job Seekers
- AWS Cloud Certified
About Texas Community College Teachers Association
Founded in 1948, TCCTA is comprised of educators from every teaching discipline, as well as counselors, librarians, and administrators. The Association’s approximately 5,000 members come from all public and independent community, junior, and technical colleges in the state of Texas. TCCTA is—by far—the largest organization of postsecondary educators in Texas. (For more information, visit tccta.org)
About Paris Junior College
Paris Junior College has three locations: the main campus in Paris and Centers in Greenville and Sulphur Springs. With more than 5,000 students, the college offers academic and workforce degrees and certificates as well as high school dual credit courses and Continuing Education programs. (For more information, visit www.parisjc.edu)
About JobReady
JobReady is a collaboration of the National Education Foundation (NEF) and venture developer Open4 Learning, with a mission to deliver high-quality, affordable, relevant career pathways and credentials for the 21st century to a million job seekers and career shifters. With JobReady, NEF and Open4 Learning have brought together a massive collection of top-rated corporate learning courses – available via the web and mobile apps – with proof of learning in the form of digital badges powered by Credly and Isograd. (For more information, visit jobready.me/about)
Vehicle Burglaries And Thefts Cleared Within 12 Hours Of HCSO Notification
Vehicle burglaries and thefts were cleared with two arrests and recovery of stolen property in less than 12 hours of the offenses being reported to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum.
Sheriff Lewis Tatum credits the quick work of Investigator Dennis Findley, Sgt. Todd Evans and the patrol officers in locating the suspects and the stolen items, and commends their efforts.
Findley said deputies were notified Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, of attempts at vehicle burglaries. At least two firearms and a purse were taken during the burglaries at a subdivision in the county.
Patrol deputies began working the case, and around 10 a.m. contacted Findley. One suspect was captured on video in the evening hours Saturday, Nov. 14, entering a vehicle at a residence; a clip of that was posted on the HCSO Facebook page asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspect.
Deputies continued working the case, developing a lead that identified Daishawn Jerome Godbolt as a suspect in the case. Aware the 18-year-old Sulphur Springs man did not have a valid license, he was spotted driving a Chevrolet Malibu which fit the description of one identified in association with the burglary and stopped. Godbolt was allegedly found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and reportedly wearing the clothing that matched that of the suspect seen on video entering a vehicle he did not have permission to be in.
Godbolt was taken into custody around 10:30 a.m. Nov. 15 by Cpl. Todd Evans and Deputy Richard Brantley for not having a valid driver’s license and possession of drug paraphernalia. His cell phone was reportedly seized and the vehicle he was in was impounded.
Godbolt initially denied any knowledge of the burglary in question, according to Findley. Sheriff’s officers continued their investigation. After being presented with evidence collected by HCSO officers, Godbolt admitted during an interview with Findley to his involvement in the vehicle burglary, the investigator said Monday and deputies noted in arrest reports Sunday.
Rene Perea-Saldana was also identified as the driver of a car in which Godbolt returned to after the burglary and attempts, during the officers’ investigation, according to Findley.
Godbolt reportedly took deputies to locations where the stolen property — 2 firearms and a purse with contents still in it — were recovered.
The 18-year-old allegedly admitted to defacing one gun by filing the serial number off of it so the firearm was not discernible, and attempting to do the same with the another firearm reportedly taken during a vehicle burglary.
Thus, Godbolt was also charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, two theft of a firearm charges and burglary of vehicles.
The second suspect, Rene Perea-Saldana, was taken into custody at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 15 by Deputies Brantley and Drew Fisher at his residence by deputies. The 17-year-old Sulphur Springs resident also reportedly admitted to involvement in the thefts and vehicle burglary and was also charged on two theft of firearm charges and a burglary of vehicles charge.
“Patrol really worked diligently as they always do to get this done. We have a great team. This was a collective team effort,” Findley said.
Both Godbolt and Perea-Saladana remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning. Bond for each was set at $10,000 bond each on the two firearm charges and $5,000 on the burglary of vehicles charge. Godbolt’s bond on the tampering with evidence charge was set at $30,000.
Sunday was the fourth time Godbolt has been jailed in the last year, according to jail reports. He was arrested Dec. 3, 2019 on an engaging in organized criminal activity charge, in connection with thefts of firearms and an ATV; May 19, 2020 for unauthorized use of a vehicle, in connection with a vehicle stolen from an apartment complex; and June 19, 2020, for violation of probation on the engaging in organized criminal activity charge, according to jail and prior arrest reports.
Celebrating E.A. Junell Jr. On His 100th Birthday
The Hopkins County community is invited to help celebrate E.A. Junell Jr. on his 100th birthday, Nov. 16, 2020. He resides at Wesley House, where a drive-by celebration will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16.
What does 100 years look like? Well, for E.A it started in Cumby, Texas, where he was born to Mattie McQueen and Elmer Junell. E.A. had one brother, Billie and one sister, Donnie.
Quite the athlete, E.A. won the State Championship at Cumby High School in the 100 yard dash. E.A. graduated from there in 1939 and, from there, went to business school.
In 1943, E.A. married the love of his life, Donnie Plunkett and enlisted in the Army. From Cumby, Texas, E.A. moved to Greely, Colorado, for army school at the Air Force Academy. Forever a Patriot, E.A. served his country in World War II and spent time in Burma, China and Tasmania throughout his service career.
Following his time in the service, E.A. learned the banking business at banking school in Greely, Colorado and, thus, began his fulfilling career in banking. During his career, E.A. worked at Citizen’s National Bank in Greenville, Texas, and Sulphur Springs State Bank (now Alliance Bank) in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Always one to stay busy, E.A. enjoyed ranching and always maintained a fruitful garden at his house with wife Donnie.
He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Cumby since 1943.
When asked how he managed to live to such a great age, E.A. simply replies that the secret to a long life is eating onions every day!
All are encouraged to form a parade of festive vehicles that drives by Wesley House from 1 to 2 p.m. today (Nov. 16) to help celebrate E.A. Junell on his 100th birthday.
Golden Agers Gift Tree is Up!
By Karon Weatherman, Director of Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Ctr.
The Golden Agers Gift Tree will be up at the Senior Citizens Center by Monday, November 16th . If you would like to Adopt a Senior Citizen for a Christmas gift, please come by and choose a name off of the Tree. I wasn’t going to do a tree this year and then I thought that, of all the years, THIS YEAR is when the Seniors most need something Special in their lives! They’ve been hit hard by the COVID 19 Pandemic. We can each do something to brighten their Christmas. Please come and select a name off the tree and get ready to help! There are 130 names on the tree for 2020.
Each tag on the tree represents a senior citizen who receives meals through the Seniors Center. The tags specify the type of gifts the Senior needs or would like to receive. If you do choose a tag off of the tree, I ask that you please wait until at least December 7th before you start bringing the gifts back to the Center. Also, please have them wrapped or in a large gift bag with their name on the bags and packages, as I will have to keep them separated and organized until distribution. If you would like to deliver them yourself, you are more than welcome. If not, our Meal A Day Drivers will take them when they deliver their Lunches. PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU COME IN TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER TO CHOOSE A NAME.
HERE’S HOW THE GOLDEN AGERS TREE WORKS:
1. At the Seniors Center, choose a Senior off the Tree…
2. Cut the tab off of the bottom of the tag…
3. Write Your name where it says “Santa’s Helper” (you keep the ornament and the top of the tag which states all of the Information and their “Wish List”)…
4. AND put the tab in the shoe box before leaving the Seniors Center.
5. Next, shop and wrap your gifts.
6. Then, deliver the gifts between December 7 and December 18 EITHER TO THE ADDRESS ON THE TAG, OR by bringing the gifts back to the Senior Citizens Center between December 7th and the 18th.
You will bless and be blessed by participating in the Golden Agers Gift Tree!
Karon Weatherman, Program and Marketing Director, Senior Citizen’s Ctr,
150 Martin Luther King Blvd, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
(903) 885-1661
Canvassing The Vote This Week
Three elected governing boards will be canvassing the vote from the Nov. 3 Elections during meetings later this week.
Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioners Court has called a special session at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Commissioners Courtroom on the first floor of Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St.
In addition to canvassing the votes from the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election, the Commissioners Court will consider approving any agreements that have been signed and returned by volunteer fire departments, and other routine business.
Afterward, the Commissioners Court is scheduled to hold a work session with Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley, Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Civic Center General Manager Lonnie Fox, or their designees, and Tom Glosup. They may also hold a budget work session.
Sulphur Springs City Council
Sulphur Springs City Council has called a special noon meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to discuss and consider action on canvass of the Nov. 3 City Council Election. According to the unofficial election results, Gary W. Spraggins won the Place 5 seat with 3,206 votes to Ricardo Chavarria’s 1,294 votes.
Also on the agenda for City Council consideration is a resolution calling for a run-off election between Jay W. Julian and Mark Bradley for Place 1 on the council, and naming election judges and set early voting dates for the run-off.
The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, and streamed on the City of Sulphur Springs Meetings YouTube channel for public viewing.
Cumby City Council
The Cumby City Council has called a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, to canvass the Nov. 3 City Council Election and Proposition Election, then to reauthorize a local sales and use tax. The council will then be asked to consider electing from among the aldermen a mayor pro tem.
According to the unofficial results of the Nov. 3 Elections, Cumby voters selected Sheryl Lackey for Alderman, Place 1, and Amber Hardy for Alderman, Place 2, on the City Council. Doug Simmerman was unchallenged for mayor. Cumby voters also approved Proposition A, which reauthorizes the city to collect a local sale and use tax of 1/4th of 1 percent to fund maintenance and repair of municipal streets, according to the unofficial election results.
The Council Room will be open with limited seating due to social distancing. Masks are mandatory, and those attending should plan to bring their own. Temperatures will be checked at the door as well. Hand sanitizer will be required, Alderman Julie Morris posted on the City of Cumby Facebook page.
The meeting will also be available on Zoom, by clicking here or the Zoom link on the city’s website, www.cityofcumby.com. The meeting ID is 811 2905 6999; or dial in using one of the phone numbers listed on the city website.
Nov. 16-20 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 Nov. 9-13 Meal A Day Menu includes:
Monday — Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw, Pickle Spear and Potato Chips
Tuesday — Sweet and Sour Chicken Over Rice, Oriental Vegetables and Spring Roll
Wednesday — Taco Soup, Cheese, Crackers and Tossed Salad
Thursday — Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Sanoma Vegetables and a Roll
Friday — Rope Sausage; Black-Eyed Peas; Okra, Corn and Tomatoes; and Cornbread
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.
Hopkins County Christian Alliance Plans a Free Thanksgiving Meal Box for Local Families in Need
Local pastors are teaming up in a “Be the Service” community food mission for the Thanksgiving season. Pastor Joel Tiemeyer, Reverend H.B. Nash and others on the mission team will distribute a Thanksgiving Family Box which will include a frozen turkey and holiday sides to any family in need.
The Hopkins County Christian Alliance “Be the Service” Thanksgiving food distribution drive-thru will be held Saturday November 21 from 12 noon til 4pm. The distribution of 1,000 boxes will take place on the parking lot of the Hopkins County Civic Center on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is for any family who needs a meal to prepare for Thanksgiving. One family-size meal box containing a frozen turkey and all the sides will be given free of charge, one box per car. Vehicles can line up starting at 12 noon in front of the Civic Center. This meal distribution is a mission of the Hopkins County Christian Alliance, free of charge, with blessings to the families of our community.
Wildcats Basketball Team Stages Late Rally That Falls Short In Season Opener
The Wildcats Basketball Team, playing short handed due to some injuries, made a furious fourth quarter run against Tyler Legacy that just came up short in the season opener Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School.
The senior-laden Red Raiders held on to take a 65-61 win. The Red Raiders took a 12 point lead into the fourth quarter. In a high scoring first quarter, the Wildcats led 19-18. The Red Raiders outscored the Wildcats in the second quarter 13-4 and 16-12 in the third to lead 47-35 after three quarters.
Experienced Wildcats, seniors Lamodrick Johnson and Boo Wilkerson, scored 11 points apiece in the fourth quarter to lead the Wildcats come back attempt. Sophomore post Kordrick Turner added 4 fourth quarter points.
Legacy was led by post Teon Erwin who scored 26 points, his 12 fourth quarter points helped keep the Red Raiders in the lead. The Wildcats got to within 2 points but their was just 17.4 seconds left in the game.
Johnson led the Wildcats with 20 points including two three pointers and Wilkerson had 19 points with 5 treys. Turner finished with 14 points with a three pointer. Parker Whisenhunt scored 5 points with one three. Senior Malique Cole scored 3 points on a three point basket. The Wildcats made 10 three point baskets.
The Wildcats, 0-1 for the season, play North Lamar at home Tuesday at 7 p.m.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 16, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 16, 2020. 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.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Grayson County begins November 23rd. Daytime lane closures will be present during crack sealing operations and drivers should expect delays. The following roadways in Grayson County will be crack sealed this year; Business US 377D in Tioga, Business US 377C in Collinsville, SH 289 from the Collin County line to US 82, FM 996 from FM 120 to FM 1417, SH 91 from US 75 to FM 1310, the US 82 frontage road in Sherman, FM 120 from FM 1753 to the Oklahoma State line, FM 1897 from US 69 to the end of State maintenance, FM 898 from SH 11 to the Fannin County line, FM 121 from FM 3356 to SH 289, FM 120 in Pottsboro from Chrissa Drive to Vine Street, and the US 75 frontage roads from FM 902 to the Collin County line.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on northbound and southbound US 75 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 southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street (SH 56) 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. The southbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the North Travis Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
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.
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete slabs. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
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 a 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 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. A new traffic pattern has been implemented where westbound Spur 503 will be shifted to the southbound US 75 frontage road and will travel through the FM 691 intersection and then enter southbound US 75 using the on-ramp after FM 691. The new FM 691 exit ramp is open to access FM 691.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
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 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM 121, Grayson County: from SH 289 to FM 3356. Watch for daytime lanes closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 131, Grayson County: between FM 120 and US 82. Watch for daytime lanes 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.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Fannin County begins November 23rd. Daytime lane closures will be present during the crack sealing operations and drivers should expect delays. The following roadways in Fannin County will be crack sealed this year; FM 1396 from SH 78 to FM 2029, FM 1752 from US 82 to FM 1753, US 82 from SH 121 to the Grayson County line, SH 11 from SH 121 to SH 78, SH 78 from SH 11 to US 69, and FM 68 from SH 78 to SH 34.
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 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1743, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. 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.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
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 section. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement on the eastern end of the project between the Fannin and Lamar County line and County Road 2975. Eastbound traffic will remain in its current lane, while crews work on the inside lane to work on building the crossovers and turn lanes. 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 SH 121 and US 82 frontage road intersections have been converted to signalized intersections. The on-ramp to westbound US 82 from SH 78 has been closed while crews work on building the new westbound main lanes. The westbound exit ramp for SH 121 is closed as crews work on building the new main lanes in this area. Exiting traffic for SH 121 is asked to use the SH 78 exit and continue along the frontage road to SH 121.
County Road 3530, Fannin County: at Wafer Creek. County Road 3530 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new culvert. Traffic on CR 3530 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 4250, Fannin County: at Freeman Creek. County Road 4250 has been reopened to traffic as crews have completed building a new bridge.
FM 274, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 1753: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews blade level the roadway.
SH 78, Fannin County: from FM 981 to the Collin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform ditch cleaning work.
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.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From Loop 301 to Delta County Line. Watch for crews performing work on cross drainage structures.
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 cross drainage structures.
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.
NW Loop 286 at FM 79, Lamar County: The right lane will be closed while crews perform slope repair work along the southwest exit ramp.
FM 79, Lamar County: from Loop 286 to BU 82 H (Bonham Street). Watch for lane closures while crews install drainage inlet and place final pavement markings.
FM 1507, Lamar County: from South Collegiate Drive to Loop 286. This roadway is closed while crews rehabilitate and resurface the existing roadway.
Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews perform crack sealing on various roadways; FM 2648, FM 3298, FM 2820, FM 2122, US 271, BU 82, FM 137, SH 19, BU 271, and FM 3426.
SH 19, Delta County: from the Delta-Lamar County line to SH 24/19 south. Watch for lane closures while crews perform full-depth concrete repairs.
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.
SH 37, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for temporary traffic signals at bridge locations while crews upgrade bridge rail from Clarksville to Bogata.
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 2194, Hunt County: between Merit and FM 903. This project will widen the shoulders and apply safety treatments to fixed objects. The contractor is currently working on establishing vegetation. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is constructing cross culverts on this roadway. Roadway rehabilitation work has begun. 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: This project is set to begin this week. The contractor will be placing SW3P devices and prepping the right-of-way. 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 overlay work on FM 36 at various locations. Maintenance crews will be placing a seal coat on FM 3427 in various locations. Contractor crews will be working on I-30 at various locations, from FM 1903 to Division Street in both east- and west-bound directions. They will be milling and inlaying hotmix asphalt materials and patching main lanes. Maintenance crews in Hunt County will also be performing ditch work, pothole repairs, mowing and metal beam guard fence repairs around the county, and removing debris from I-30 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 Rains County will be performing patch work on FM 515, from FM 2795 to the Rains-Wood County line; and FM 514, from FM 275 to SH 19. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing and debris removal. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along this portion of the roadway.
SH 34 bridge, 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 bridge/road is now open to both lanes of traffic. Please drive cautiously and safely in this area.
Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews. Debris and litter operations are ongoing throughout multiple parts of the county. Please be careful when traveling, and watch out for workers.
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