Medicaid, SNAP Renewal Requirements Waived During COVID-19 Crisis
AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services Saturday announced SNAP and Medicaid benefit renewals currently due will automatically be renewed so existing clients can maintain continuity of coverage during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
“During this difficult time, we’re making sure Texans in need continue to receive their food and medical benefits without the added worry of having to renew their coverage in the midst of a crisis,” said Wayne Salter, HHS Deputy Executive Commissioner for Access and Eligibility Services.
To ensure benefits continue, Texas requested and received federal approval to automatically extend benefits for recipients who were up for renewal. Renewing the SNAP and Medicaid applications automatically means that those who were up for a renewal do not have to call or complete their renewal to receive continuous coverage. SNAP and Medicaid benefits are extended until further notice, and Texas HHS will continue to provide updates to the public during the coming months.
Additionally, as authorized by section 2302 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Texas is also waiving interview requirements for households applying for SNAP. As part of that, households are not required to complete an interview before approval if identity has been verified and mandatory verification steps are completed.
Waiving interview requirements means people do not have to come into an office or call the agency about their application or renewal, and HHS can process applications as they are received and make eligibility determinations faster.
Administered by Texas HHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1.4 million eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas, with monthly benefits worth nearly $400 million.
Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides health coverage to 4.6 million Texas children, pregnant women, parents of eligible children, people with disabilities, and older Texans who need nursing home care.
Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits.com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On Felony Warrant
A 64-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Saturday afternoon at Econo Lodge on a felony warrant.
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Cpl. Todd Evans reported seeing Jackie Lee Corley, a man he knew to be wanted, at the hotel. Corley allegedly walked toward Evans, was identified and taken into custody around 2:15 p.m. March 28 on the charge, according to arrest reports.
Corley was booked into Hopkins County jail Saturday afternoon on the warrant for alias/capias on a giving a false statement for property or credit valued at $30,000 or more but less than $150,000 charge; he remained in jail Monday morning, March 30, in lieu of $15,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
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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.
Meal A Day Menu for March 30-April 3, 2020
The Meal A Day program is headquartered inside of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. The Meal A Day menu for March 30-April 3, 2020 includes:
- Monday — Tator Tot Casserole, Peas and Carrots and Corn
- Tuesday — Chicken Spectacular, Broccoli and Pickled Beets
- Wednesday — Sliced Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Providence Vegetables and a Roll
- Thursday — Beef Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Toast and Tossed Salad
- Friday — Vegetable Beef Soup, Crackers, Cheese Cubes and Salad
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.
COVID-19 Update: Second Confirmed Coronavirus Case Reported In Hopkins County
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team reports a second positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Hopkins County by Texas Department of State Health Services.
Th HCEMT was notified Sunday morning by DSHS, but received very few details regarding the case. It should be assumed at this point that the diseases was community spread not travel related, the officials said shortly after noon Sunday.
The officials said it is their understanding that both of the individuals in Hopkins County who tested positive are in self isolation. No additional information was available regarding the individual’s health condition.
While no additional measures are planned this time city or county wide, local emergency management officials remind local residents of the importance of good hygiene and social distancing as the virus continues to spread across the world, country, state and communities.
The HCEMT asks that everyone be especially vigilant in these areas as the virus spreads. The emergency officials ask community members to also stay home unless necessary for supplies or necessary employment. The officials urge people to refrain from hosting social gatherings as the community and nation works to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19. While the weather has been nice the last few days, they ask people to continue to remain at home when possible so as not to spread or contract COVID-19.
Texas is doing better than some states statistically, with 2,552 of the 25.483 tests coming back positive for COVID-19, the local officials reports. There have been 34 deaths so far in Texas, however. To prevent others in the community from contracting the virus and other potentially worse circumstances, the officials urge people to closely follow the CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19. After three weeks of measures, it is hoped that the spread.
Included below are the CDC recommendations and guidelines in Spanish:
Equipment Issues At City Wastewater Treatment Plant Partially Resolved
The blower issues that sidelined two of the three blowers at the city’s wastewater treatment plant are partially resolved, according to the city manager.
There have been some vibration issues since the blowers were installed in last August. Two of the three blowers at the wastewater treatment plant developed vibration problems and the issues became bad enough to render the units inoperable. One unit continued to operate, but signs of vibration were detected within it as well, Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell noted in his monthly report to the City Council.
Maxwell instructed Utilities Director James Jordan to locate a portable blower just in case it was need it and instructed the city attorney to file claims on contractor Gracon Construction’s surety bonds, the city manager reported.
Two of the blowers are now working. The problem in the third blower has been identified and work is in progress to correct the issue, which is in the motor diver not the blower itself, according to Maxwell.
Maxwell said while only one blower is needed for the operation, not having the specified equipment can result in fines of up to $10,000 per day if not rectified within the required time frame.
Clearing The Path For A New Senior Citizens Center
Work continued this week, clearing the path for construction of a new Senior Citizens Center, to be constructed on Oak Avenue.
In the Nov. 5, 2019 Election 77.49 percent of Sulphur Springs residents casting ballots voted to allow up to $200,000 per year in Economic Development funds collected to be used to cover costs of improvements at Pacific Park and to build a new activity center for senior citizens.
Sulphur Springs City Council at the regular February meeting approved a contract from EnviroCare Associates, Inc., for abatement of asbestos at 301 Oak Avenue, where a nursing home once was located. The property went to local taxing authorities. The other taxing entities agreed to allow their stake in the property to go to the city, so that a new activity center can be built for senior citizens. In order to build on the site, the existing structure had to be removed. Asbestos had to be abated before the building could be torn down and removed.
Asbestos work began earlier this month and has recently been completed. This week, equipment was brought to the site and the building was razed. The debris will be removed, then that portion of the property has been designated for parking. The plan is for the new building to be constructed on the other end of the property.
Man Accused Thursday Of Threatening His Mother In Jail Saturday For Violating Protective Order
A 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man ended up back in jail less than 24-hours after being released. He was accused early Saturday morning of violation bond and a protective order, issued after he allegedly threatened to bash his mother’s face in Thursday night.
The 33-year-old was jailed Thursday night, March 26, after allegedly threatening to injury his mother at her residence. Based on the fact that the man had previously been arrested for assault, police believed family violence would occur if no action was taken to protect the victim Thursday night, officers noted in arrest reports. Jail reports show the 33-year-old was booked into Hopkins County jail Aug. 4, 2019 for assault by physical contact and Feb. 22 for family violence assault.
Thus, police officers took the man into custody March 26 for family violence assault by threat. Upon arrival at the jail, the man allegedly became aggressive with jail staff and was secured into a “V” special, according to arrest reports. The 33-year-old spent the night in jail and was released Friday, March 27, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police received a complaint regarding the man after 12 a.m. Saturday, March 28. The 33-year-old was reportedly at his mother’s residence, despite a protective order issued following the March 26 incident prohibiting him from contacting or being within 1,000 feet of his mother. Upon arrival Saturday morning, police reported seeing the man at the door trying to get his mother to let him in her residence. He’d reportedly become become mad, yelling at one point, according to police reports,
Consequently, the 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, March 28, and transported back to Hopkins County jail for violation of bond and the protective order. He remained in jail late Saturday morning, March 28; bond on the charge was set at $2,5000, according to jail reports.
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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.
Hopkins County Records –March 27, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Samuel Patrick Bryant and Julie Theresa Penkava
- Thomas Allen Riehl Jr. and Amanda Lee Smith
- Robert Mitchell Alexander and Ashley-Marie Gregory
- Dakota Griffin Graham and Rebecca Blake Carroll
- Jeffrey Dwayne Wren and Mindy Renae Pogue
Land Deed Transactions
- Everett Van Jennings and Lacie Jennings to Everett Jennings No. 4 LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Everett Jennings and Lacie Jennings to Everett Jennings No. 3 LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Everett Van Jennings and Lacie Jennings to Everett Jennings No. 2 LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Everett Van Jennings and Lacie Jennings to Everett Jennings No. 1 LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Everett V. Jennings to Lacie Jennings; tract in the Honeysuckle Estates Phase Three
- Robert Solomon Hester and Rodney R. Hester, attorney, to Sharon Gilbreath and Janet Zachary
- Kathryn McLarty Mangum to Sharon Gilbreath and Janet Zachary
- Robert A. McLarty to Sharon Gilbreath and Janet Zachary
- Paul Pogue to Michael Wammack and Karen Wammack
- Nancy Lee Plumlee, Jerry Mack Lee and Johnny R. Lee Jr. to Open Sky Land Company LLC; tract in the Ira Stephenson survey
- Kailani Ammar Ahmad and Hanadi Al-Refaai to Dimitrios Dimoulakis and Julie Dimoulakis; tract in the Daniel Holbrooks survey
- Chad Swatsell and Jessica Swatsell to Stephany Mejia; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Doyle Gene Bratcher to David Jason Vaughn and Keisha Alea Vaughn
- GNC Development to GNZ Stone Leaf LLC; tract int he Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Terry Hurley to Clifton Raif Ford; tract in the Frederick Anthony survey
- William A. Thompson and Debra K. Thompson to Gary Michael Rogers; tract in the Calvin Click survey
- William A. Thompson to Gage Austin Lewendt and Debra Thompson
- William A. Thompson and Debra K. Thompson to Matthew Brian Rogers; tract in the Calvin Click survey
- Canyon Safari Ranch LLC to Nathan Derr and Sandra Derr; tract in the OW Bishop
- Billie Spencer, Lisa Renee Spencer Gammill, Kevin Ray Spencer, Delton Keltner and Linda Keltner to Nathan Derr and Sandra Derr; tract in the OW Bishop survey
- Lisa Reed independently and as independent administrator for the Patrick Reed Estate to Kason Childress and Kris Childress; tract in the U Aiguier survey
- Rosey 74 Inc. and Christopher Rosamond to David E. Wilde and Kathryn Wilde; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Michael Webb and Sandra Webb to Rebecca Jane Woods; tract in the Maria Santos Coy survey
- Watson Construction Company to Matthew Mattison and Jamie Mattison; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Sidney Beck, formerly known as Sidney Abrego to Vincente O. Abrego; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Vincente O. Abrego who is also known as Vicente O. Abrego to R4U Rentals LLC; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Larry Nottingham and Elizabeth Nottingham to Flying N. Farms LLC; tract in the Ellender Spencer survey
- J. Moreland and Marisha D. Moreland to Christopher Duran and Alyssa Duran; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Braden A. Cable to Manuel Romero and Shanna Romero; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Anthony James Roberts Jr. and Ellen Jeane Roberts to Cedar Creek Preservation LLC; tract in the Ezkiel Chester survey
- Jonathan Kennedy, independently and as agent, and , Joe Dan Kennedy to Michael N. Day and Karen A. Day; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- James Michael Thompson to Shirley Huta and Earl Hall; tract in the James Lee survey
- Rosa Lilia Pulido, Enrique Pulido and Leticia Beles formerly known as Leticia Beles Gonzalez to P&B Associates LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Sheryl Louise Rooks, Shannon Yvonne Brown independent co-executor for the Louise Petty Estate to Walter Isles Hart Jr. and Leah Jan Hart; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Loretta McKay Spa, Loretta McKay Francis, Delbert Francis, Sondra Lee Dutton and Tom Dutton to Shannon Ferguson and Garrett Ferguson; tract in the Mary Bowlin survey
- Peter G. Gremillion Jr. and Denise J. Gremillion to Doug Cannon and Kim Cannon
- Bradley Dugan to Victoria Dugan; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Victoria Dugan to AADAMS LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Marlon Stanton Sullivan Spa and Marlon Sullivan to Dennie Mitchell Shumate and Destiny Nicole Shumate; tract in the JG Procello survey
- Land Pearl Ventures LLC, Kahlil Turner and Leonore Turner to Adrian Estrada and Dora Estrada; tract in the IC Burson survey
- B. McClendon and Lacey Ross McClendon to James Drue Ballantine and Jill Foster Ballantine; tract in the WH Moses survey
- Michael Guilkey and James Guilkey to The Garden Outreach; tract in the AB Hudson survey
- Mary H. Wackerow to Robert Varner; tract in the Thomas T. Martin survey
- James Drue Ballantine and Jill Foster Vallantine to Mireya Vaughan and Javier Aguayo; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Robert Varner to Rulo LLC; tract in the Thomas T. Martin survey
- SPNR Equities Corp. to Christian Lewis and Morgan Lewis; tract in the J. Barbo survey
- Diana Lynn Williamson, James Porter Albough II and Tawana Albough to Jeffrey Brumley also known as Jeffery Brumley; tract in the Ira Stephenson survey
- Donald E. Jones executor for the Buford Jones Estate to David Jones; tract in the Elizabeth Mitchell survey
- Jackie Dodd to Juan Castanon and Magali Castanon; tract in the Levi Landers survey
- Whitney Knecht to David M. Owens and Emma Owens; tract in the Spring Creek Addition
- James Ray Groves to Everett Jennings; tract in the East Side Addition
- David M. Owens and Emma Owens to S&R Construction; tract in the Spring Creek Phase II
- Chris Kultgen and Kacie Potts-Kultgen to Matthew Lynn Snyder and Joan Elizabeth Snyder; tract in the Isaac Ramsey survey
- Jerry Mack Busby and Deborah Kaye Busby, who is also known as as Debbie Busby and Deborah Busby, to Andy Ngo; tract in the WM Stacy survey
- Jose Luis Villegas and Sylvia A. Garcia to Loren Lance Horner; tract in the John Clark survey
- Glenda Ann Zumwault to David Edwin Horn; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jerry Frazier, Donna Worley, Chelsey Ribeiro, Deanna Wiedenbeck and Dillon Stubblefield to Juan Gomez and Jose Luise Gomez; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Beth Bingham to Aaron Daniel Judd; tract in the Larkin Coffee survey
- Teresa Weatherford trustee for White Family Trust to Jaime Mejia; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Paul Ray Burkett and Melva Chester Burkett to Justin Burkett and Amanda Burkett; tract in the Andrew S. Young survey
- Patsy Ellen Collins Neal also known as Patsy E. Neal to Hopkins County Precinct 3; tract in the O Barb survey
- George Raymond Weatherford to Brashear Baptist Church; tract in the John Clark survey
- Gene Dixon Jr. to Shandis Godbolt; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Tom F. Washington Jr. to Juan Daniel Rojo Pedroza, Jennifer Rojo Pedroza and Juan Alvarez Pedroza; tract in the James Gahagan survey
- Pense Ranch Properties LLC, Irvin Pense and Shirley Pense to Oscar E. Lopez and Ana K. Lopez; tract in the Anthony Sharp survey
- LB Jordan, Larry Ben Jordan, Garry Robert Jordan and Donna Jordan Nelson to XR4 Innovations LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Joe Dan Kennedy to Ivan Diosdado; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
Paris District Road Report for the Week of March 30, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 30, 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 on northbound and southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on building detours. The southbound Travis Street connector ramp onto southbound US
75 was closed permanently. Traffic is being detoured onto the frontage road to Park Avenue.
Watch for occasional daytime lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and Washington Street as crews work on installing temporary signals. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for daytime lane closures between US 82 and SH 56. Crews will be performing utility work as well as constructing a portion of the new Sand Creek bridge. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for traffic shifts as workers widen FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
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. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section at the conclusion of the project.
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 and the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on building
the new southbound US 75 exit ramp for FM 691. During this phase, westbound Spur 503 to southbound US 75 traffic must use the frontage road through the FM 691 intersection and then enter southbound US 75 using the on ramp after 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 lime treat the soils and place
underdrains.
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.
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.
Greer Road, Grayson County: just south of FM 901 at Brushy Creek. Greer Road is closed at Brushy Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Greer Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Sandusky Road, during construction.
Park Road 20, Grayson County: within Eisenhower State Park. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
US 377, Grayson County: between FM 902 and the Denton County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 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. Watch for a traffic shift near the SH 56 intersection in Honey Grove as crews work to build the new westbound lanes. Westbound traffic is being shifted to the
eastbound side during this period.
County Road 3810, Fannin County: at Loring Creek. County Road 3810 is closed at Loring Creek while crews remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 3810 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 4920, Fannin County: at Indian Creek. County Road 4920 is closed at Indian Creek while crews remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 4920 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 2998, Fannin County: at Cottonwood Creek. County Road 2998 is tentatively scheduled to be closed on April 6 in order for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge.
FM 897, Fannin County: from US 82 to CR 2950 in Lannius. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base 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.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews replace an existing drainage structure; temporary traffic signals will direct traffic.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From 1.5 miles east of FM 3134 to 0.82 miles east of FM 2653. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform milling operations.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
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.
FM 900, Hopkins County: I-30 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install 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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
US 82, Lamar County: from BU 82H to Red River County Line. An overnight lane closure just west of FM 1508 in order to upgrade rail will be in place. Watch for daytime shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence at other locations throughout project
limits.
US 82, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 271, Lamar County: from FM 1499 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
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 pavement, install continuous left-turn lanes, and safety-treating fixed objects is underway. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area. Weather permitting, they will resume work on the last
box culvert extension, and widening County Roads 2666 and 2664.
SH 276, Hunt County: at Bull Creek, rip-rap repair project. The contractor is working on replacing concrete rip-rap that has failed along SH 276. The contractor will do partial lane closures intermittently. Please be careful when traveling in the area.
SPUR 264, Hunt County: in Quinlan. Sidewalk improvement project. The contractor is currently forming up and pouring sidewalks. Please be careful when traveling in the area and watch out
for workers.
Hunt County maintenance crews are working on repairing pot holes throughout Hunt County.
Additionally crews are working on SH224 and US380 doing sealcoat preparation operations.
Please be careful when driving in areas where our work vehicles are present.
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AG: Local Governments Must Allow The Sale Of Firearms
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a legal opinion following a request from Representative Dustin Burrows regarding the sales of firearms in Texas municipalities and counties. The opinion concludes that municipal and county authorities may not use emergency powers to regulate or restrict the sale of firearms.
“State law provides several emergency powers to local governments to control movement within their region during a disaster, which serves our communities well during public health events like the one we’re fighting now. However, local regulation of the sale, possession, and ownership of firearms is specifically prohibited under Texas law,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Under our laws, every Texan retains their right to purchase and possess firearms.”
Under the Texas Local Government code, municipal governments possess the limited authority to regulate the use of firearms during a disaster; however, that authority does not extend to the regulation of transfer, possession, ownership or sale of firearms.
Read a copy of the opinion.
For information on the spread or treatment of Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website.
