Saltillo Woman Arrested On Trafficking Of West Texas Youth Charge
August 10, 2020 – A 43-year-old Saltillo woman was arrested on a trafficking of a youth charge Sunday night, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports.
Romany Michael Ruble, who is also known as Romany Michael Cathey, is accused of picking up a runaway in West Texas approximately 1 week ago. Ruble had a prior acquaintance with the teen. Ruble then allegedly transported the minor to Hopkins County, where she allegedly sexually abused him. The youth reportedly escaped. Law enforcement was contacted Sunday. Based on investigation by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, a warrant was obtained for Ruble’s arrest on a trafficking of a person charge, according to HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford.
HCSO Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputies Kevin Lester and Elijah Fite contacted Ruble at her residence, and arrested the 43-year-old Saltillo woman at 9:51 p.m. August 9, 2020, on the trafficking of person charge, according to arrest reports.
Ruble remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, August 10, on the trafficking of person warrant, according to jail reports. Ruble remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, August 10, 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.
Most Area School Districts Starting Classes in August
Here’s a list of 2020 school start dates around our area:
Mr. Vernon ISD Aug 6
Como-Pickton CISD Aug 10
Commerce ISD Aug 11
Campbell ISD Aug 11
Yantis ISD Aug 13
Miller Grove ISD Aug 13
Cumby ISD Aug 13
Cooper ISD Aug 13
Rains Emory ISD Aug 13
Saltillo ISD Aug 17
Sulphur Bluff ISD Aug 18
North Hopkins ISD Aug 19
Sulphur Springs ISD Sept 1
Dickinson Man Jailed Following Vehicle Pursuit, Manhunt
A 30-year-old Dickinson man was jailed Saturday evening following a vehicle pursuit that turned into a manhunt, according to sheriff’s reports,
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd reported responding to a disturbance on Church Street Aug. 8. Upon contact with the man, he was found to be wanted. He drove off in a pickup, with police pursuing behind him. The chase continued into Hopkins County.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Richard Brantley reported spiking three of the four tires on the white Ford F250 pickup the man was driving at the intersection of FM 1567 and County Road 1443. The driver reportedly continued driving the truck with only one operational tire for about 5 miles before crashing into a grove of trees, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
The suspect then reportedly took off running into a wooded area, with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Shea Shaw and Deputies Zack Horne, Justin Wilkerson and Kevin Lester, who had all joined the pursuit, chasing after him, according to arrest reports.
A perimeter search was set up. A Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter arrived in the area to search from the air with no success in locating the suspect. A short while later, the prison system’s bloodhounds were brought to the location, along with officials on horseback, to aid in the search of the area, Shaw and Brantley alleged in arrest reports.
Christopher Daniel Houpt of Dickinson was located in a wood line and taken into custody around 5 p.m. Aug. 8. The 30-year-old was checked by EMS then transported to jail, where he was booked for evading arrest or detention with a vehicle as well as Hunt County warrants for failure to appear on an evading arrest charge and bail jumping/failure to appear, according to arrest rand jail reports.
Houpt remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, Aug. 10. Bond on the evading arrest in a vehicle charge was set at $100,000. Bond on the Hunt County charges totaled $11,500, according to jail reports.
Scholarships Awarded To Future Educators
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel recently presented two Hopkins County high school graduates with $500 scholarships. Nancy Barton Moore presents a $500 scholarship to Sulphur Springs High School graduate, Grayson McClure and a $500 scholarship to Como-Pickton High School graduate, Diana Gallegos. The scholarships were awarded by the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel to a graduating senior who will be seeking a degree in education. McClure will be attending UT Arlington and Gallegos will be attending UT Tyler. HRRSP members looking on are Liz Steinsiek, Carol Gee, and Judy Gillem.
Aug. 10-14 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Senior Citizens Center continues to be closed due to COVID-19, Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Aug. 10-14, 2020, Meal A Day menu for includes:
Monday – Rope Sausage, Red Beans and Rice, Okra and Tomatoes, and Hush Puppies
Tuesday – Oven Baked Omelet, Slice of Ham, Orange Slices and Blueberry Muffins
Wednesday – Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips and a Pickle Spear
Thursday – Chicken and Dumplings, Tossed Salad and Crackers
Friday – Cheeseburger Casserole, Pinto Beans, Buttered Corn and Normandy Vegetables
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.
Pat Fallon Receives Republican Nomination For Congressional District 4
August 8, 2020 – Pat Fallon of Prosper received the Republican Party’s nomination for Congressional District 4 Saturday. Fallon replaces John Ratcliffe on the Nov. 3 ballot. Ratcliffe resigned the position upon being confirmed in May as the director of national intelligence.
In order to be considered, a candidate had to be nominated by one of the county or precinct chairs at Saturday’s meeting; that motion then had to be seconded by another.
Twelve of the 18 candidates were nominated. Nominees included Aaron Harris, Jason Ross, Travis Ransom, Zach Rateliff, Pat Fallon, Rodney Adams, Steve Gorman, Jim Pruitt, Trace Johannesen, Bob Worthen, Robert West and Casey Campbell.
Each of the nominees was given 3 minutes to speak. Afterward, the county and precinct chairs voted by secret ballot. There were reported to be 153 members of Congressional District 4 eligible to vote. Donnie Wisenbaker reported 145 ballots were cast.
A total of 73 votes was be needed to secure over 50 percent of votes cast for an outright win. Fallon received 82 votes. He was followed by Ross who received 23 votes (23.45 percent); Ransom with 16 votes (11.03 percent); Harris 5 votes (3.45 percent); Pruitt 2 votes (1.38 percent); and Worthen, West, Johannesen, Gorman and Campbell 1 vote each (0.69 percent).
Fallon currently serves as Senator for District 30. He described his work not an occupation but an “occu-passion.” During his 3 minute introduction Saturday, he cited his service over the last decade. He served on the city council, as a member of the House from 2013-2019 and has been a member of the Senate (representing District 30) since 2019.
“I have built one of the strongest most conservative voting records in the state. We banned sanctuary cities. We protected life. When everyone else was running for the hills when they were trying to take down our monuments and our history, I stood up and defended it, because they are coming after us. Respectfully, I am the one best positioned to defend this district from redistricting,” Fallon said during his 3-minute speech.
The Republican Congressional District 4 nominee, upon being announced the winner, extended thanks to everyone who voted, and noted that the one thing everyone present have in common is a belief “in things greater than ourselves,” specifically, “that the Lord God is great than we are,” and in this country.
“I made a lot of promises to a lot of people and I mean them,” Fallon said, noting a desire to work with Robert West and the other candidates and party participants present Saturday. “We need to thrash socialists in November. We need to make sure we run the score up in CD4 so we can help President Trump carry the state and save our country. We only have a few months left to do that. As hard as you’ve seen me work in the last 3 months, you ain’t seen nothing yet. … Now, the real work begins and we do it united.”
Fallon will face Democratic nominee Russell Foster in November.
Hopkins County Records Aug. 8, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses
(filed July 6-Aug. 6, 2020)
- Stephanie Leigh Dupree and Mark Andrew Patterson
- Fernando Jimenez Huerta to Angela Azenete DeJesus
- Ernest Lee Ponder and Joanna Lynn Fouse
- Keenan Marcello Miller and Brooke T. Thomas Williams
- Dakota Griffin Graham and Rebecca Blake Carroll
- Elmer Steven Moreno and Leydie Stephanie Franco
- Randy Alan Palmer and Sarah Michelle Smith
- Scott Lee Belle and Delores Annette Clark
- John Oud and Brikale Jewel Grant
- Angel Alberto Gonzalez and Maria Theresa Preciado
- Francisco Manuel Valezaco and Marcella Lee Delgado
- Benjamin Blayke Pegues and Angela Grace Baxley
- Dustin Wade Allen and Taylur Alexis R. Hubbard
- John Vernon Strait and Veronica Marie Mason
- Shawn Dale Faris and Terra Ann Myers
- Tyler Christian Haney and Allison Marie James
- Eric Paul Ditto and Jenna Machelle Morrison
- Steven Lee Futch and Shelley Carol Rucker
- Ryan McKenzie Pullen and Cara Glory Ford
- Mike Lageschaar and Sarah Victoria Hawbaker
- Robert Gerald Weems and Ruth Ann Lewis
- Oscar L. Hidalgo Hidalgo and Liliana Sanchez Hernandez
- Erik Abrego Osornio and Diana Laura Ordaz Soriano
Land Deed Transactions
- Charles R. Askins Jr. and Sheila Askins to Jonathan Brent Askins; tract in the Samuel Smith survey
- Hollis Lee Cox and Janet Cox to Alice Mae Richey and David Rojo; tract in the JT Redding survey
- Robert Blackwell and Stephanie Blackwell to Herlinda Silva; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Caleb James Mitchell and Kyla Mitchell to Guild Mortgage Company, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; tract in the E.Melton survey
- June White to Judson White; tract in the Helena Nelson survey
- Wayne Cooper to Charles Keith Shurtleff; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Leonardo Alvarez Torres, Graciela Elizalde Rodriguez also known as Graciela Elizalde Torres to Gregg Wright; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Cornerstone Family Homes Inc. to 100 MPH + Property Management LLC; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Norris English to Kindell L. Frazelle and Joshua Frazelle; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Everett Jennings to Jameison C. Hawkins; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Diana Lynn Williamson to Diana L. Williamson, trustee for the Diana L. Williamson Living Trust; tract in the Ira Stephenson survey
- Josephine Cabreros and Raul A. Buentello Sr. to Josephine Cabreros Living Trust; tract in the John Clark survey
- Josephine Cabreros and Raul A. Buentello Jr. to Josephine Cabreros Living Trust; tract in the John Clark survey
- XR4 Innovations LLC, James M. Jordan and Shane J. Larue to Michael Ross and Nichole Ross; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jery McGee to Michael David Stern; tract in the Franklin Marrs survey
- Truman Wilkerson and Clydene Wilkerson to SPNR Equities Corp; tract in the J. Ybarbo survey
- John Heilman to Jana Dodd; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Brian Shurtleff and Ricki Shurtleff to Steven Michael Daehn II and Baylee Payge Daehn; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- High Point Estates to John Mark Meadows and Kaytlin Ford Meadows; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Jerry McGee to Michael David Stern; tract in the Franklin Morrs survey
- Kelly Jack Broyles and Lynda Gayle Broyles to Bryan Richardson Barnes and Kimberlee Anne Barnes; tract in the Wm Moore survey
- Johnny M. Wetzel and Judy K. Wetzel to Roy Wetzel and Deborah Wetzel; tract in the Wm M. Coker survey
- Ronny Hugh Stinson and Beverly June Stinson to Kevin Dunnihoo and Tammie Dunnihoo; tract in the George C. Roberts survey
- Coy Johnson to Wayne W. Wible Jr. and Kimberly S. Wible; tract in the Jason Clark survey
- Gregory Randall Anglin and Courtney Anglin to Steven Allen Andrew and Brandie L. Andrews; tract in the John V. Downing survey
- Hayley K. McKinney who is also known as Haley S. Brock and Ada McKinney to Oscar Alejandro Martinez-Mejia and Rebekah Elizabeth Martinez-Mejia; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Christopher J. Stephens and Robin H. Stephens to Bulkley Properties LLC; Jose Ybarbo survey
- Gabriel Reese Hurley and Tonya Hurley to Michael J. Beacom and Kari M. Beacom; tract in the John G. Procello survey
- Antoon AAG Jacobs, who is also known as Jose Jacobs, and Johanna JHC Jacobs to Paul Jacobs and Lauren M. Jacobs; tract in the James Gahagan survey
- Glade Creek Partners to Cindia Selena Hernandez
- Rosemary Nash to Donna Nash Dempsey, Briana Nicole Walker, Ashley Danielle Walker; tract in the
- James Ronald Peek and Margie Lynn Peek to Suzette Jenkins and Vickie Lynn Felipe; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
- Steven Lloyd Jarvis and Lynn Celeste Jarvis to Bennett K. Gardner and Beverlea S. Gardner; tract in the Jonas Haile survey
- Logan Caddell and Brandi Caddell to Steven McKinney and Hayley McKinney; tract in the Wm H. Moses survey
- Kelly Jack Broyles and Lynda Gayle Broyles to Richard Anthony Walsh and Mary Elizabeth Walsh; tract in the WM Moore survey
- Mark D. Hill and Jennifer Hill to Troy Lopez and Kristi Lopez; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Cindy Dodd to Ramon Corona and Marlen Corona; tract in the F. Carroll survey
- William Dean and Lindsay Dean to Rickey Dean Steele and Mary Ellen Steele; tract in the J. Kinney survey
- Cody Talley and Kandy Talley to Deborah Hudson; tract in the HD Parsons sruvey
- Robert Brown and Amanda Brown to Robert VanWinkle Jr. and Joyce VanWinkle; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Becca L. Stout and Justin Stout to Betty Jo Laplume; tract in the
- Betty R. Clegg to Neil Tate Price and Kobie Renea Price; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
3 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 Recoveries Reported For Hopkins County On Aug. 8
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, announced the state had notified local emergency management officials of 3 new positive COVID-19 cases, and 6 recoveries for Hopkins County.
That marks the seventh straight day in which new positive results have been reported for Hopkins County, for a total of 47 new COVID-19 cases and 43 patient recoveries reported so far in August.
That’s a total of 199 cases and 141 recoveries since midMarch in Hopkins County. That leaves 58 active COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County as of Aug. 8, according to local officials
Officials also reported four patients in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, one more case than on Friday, Aug. 7, but still three fewer than on Sunday.
Texas Department of State Health Services on Aug. 8 showed two COVID-19 deaths for Hopkins County on the COVID-19 dashboard. The state has continued to show since July 29 one COVID-19 fatality for Hopkins County. That death, according to the Texas COVID-19 Fatality County Data By County report, occurred on July 23. The second death, according to the DSHS, occurred on Aug. 2.
Hopkins County officials said they have received no information from the state about any confirmed Hopkins County COVID-19 deaths.
Hopkins County GOP Hosts Executive Meeting To Select Republic Nomination For Congressional District 4
Hopkins County this afternoon will host a special election this afternoon, with Republican delegates from across Northeast Texas choosing who will represent the party on the November ballot.
Approximately 150 Republican delegates and officials, candidates and guests are anticipated to fill Hopkins County Civic Center when the doors close at 1 p.m. signaling the start of the Congressional District Executive Meeting.
The new Republican nominee selected Saturday will replace John Ratcliffe, on the Nov. 3 ballot. Ratcliffe was nominated by the president and since May has served as the director of national intelligence.
The GOP candidate will face Democratic nominee Russell Foster in November. Due to COVID-19, precautions are being taken, including temperature checks at the front door and masks are recommended. The meeting will be live-streamed for the general public.
Most of the candidates took advantage of the meet and greet for delegates and candidates in the Exhibit Hall Saturday morning. Supporters and signs lined the walk and driveway up to and in front of the Civic Center.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 10, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 10, 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.
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 Washington Street as crews work on building detours and installing drainage structures. The northbound exit ramp for Houston and Lamar is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the Park Avenue exit ramp. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 9 the southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue will be closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph has been set for this construction project.
The pedestrian bridge near Pecan Street 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 a portion of the new Sand Creek bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews are performing utility work. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: at the OB Groner / West Travis Street intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as crews work on installing flashing beacons at the intersection.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for occasional lane closures as workers perform final touch ups on the project. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a signalized intersection.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to widen the roadway to provide a detour section. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes near the FM 3356 intersection as crews have moved traffic to the detour section. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section when the project is finished.
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 a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road as well as the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on building the new southbound US 75 entrance ramp. 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 now open to access FM 691.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to construct the new pavement section.
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.
US 82, Grayson County: in Sherman from FM 1417 West to FM 1417 East. Watch for nighttime and daytime lane closures as workers repair the concrete pavement.
SH 289, Grayson County: between FM 120 and US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers perform pavement repairs.
SH 289, Grayson County: between FM 902 and US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
US 69, Grayson County: between SH 56 and SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
US 69, Grayson County: between FM 697 and SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers perform erosion repairs at the Bois D’Arc bridge structure.
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. Beginning the week of Aug. 3, FM 1753 will be closed to through traffic between FM 1752 and FM 2645 while crews perform bridge repairs.
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.
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 their current lane, while crews begin working on the inside lane to work on completing 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 a signalized intersection. The on ramp to westbound US 82 from SH 78 has been closed while crews work on building the new westbound main lanes. Watch for a lane closure on the westbound frontage road between SH 78 and SH 121 while crews work to install a culvert crossing.
County Road 2250, Fannin County: at Coffee Mill Creek. County Road 2250 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 2250 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 3530, Fannin Count: 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 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 4250 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
SH 78, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to FM 896: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to perform base repairs to the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
IH 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.
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.
US 82 (Loop 286) at North Collegiate Drive, Lamar County. Watch for workers as crews perform signal upgrade work. An all-way stop will be in place during various phases of this work.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 271 (Bogata) to Franklin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill existing pavement and place new hot mix.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Traffic is shifted to the south side of existing roadway between FM 44 and FM 1699 while crews perform pavement widening work on the north side.
FM 195, Red River County: from FM 410 North to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence and complete cross culvert extensions at two locations.
SH 37 safety upgrades, 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.
Loop 286 Concrete Repair, Lamar County: from US 82 West to Dawn Drive. Watch for lane closures while crews will be performing concrete pavement repair.
Watch for workers while crews perform seal coat operations on various roadways: Lamar County: FM 1510, FM 38, FM 79, & FM 195; Delta County: FM 64; Red River County: FM 195.
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 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project to widen the pavement, install continuous left-turn lanes, and safety-treat fixed objects is underway. The contractor is replacing damaged signs, along with project clean up. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers in this area.
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 watering, seeding, ditch work and placing signs. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
SPUR 264, Hunt County: in Quinlan. Sidewalk improvement project. The contractor is currently seeding and watering, sidewalk construction is complete. Please be careful when traveling in the area and watch out for workers.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is constructing cross culverts on this roadway. Detours are required to complete this work. Please be careful when traveling in this area and watch out for workers.
Hunt County mowing contractors are working at various locations in Hunt County.
Hunt County maintenance crews are applying seal coating on FM 2194; watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along this roadway. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from these work crews.
Rains County maintenance crews are applying hot-mix pavement on SH 276; watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along this roadway. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from these 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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