People in Texas take pride in who they are. From holding the door open for a stranger to lending a helping hand to a neighbor, being a Texan is a way of life. But too many times, drivers leave that Lone Star spirit behind when they get on the road, which can often result in preventable crashes.
Atlanta State Park’s popular Christmas in the Park drive-through drew some 3,200 people to see the lights and share a “Merry Christmas” blessing Friday and Saturday nights.
I know that there has been some concern amongst the citizens regarding the sales tax reallocation everyone voted on about a year ago. It passed, and that money went into the General Fund, per law, as it was not budgeted for and kicked in mid-budget year. However, it is accounted for in our recent budget which just started. When I was elected into office, the street budget was $25,000 per year. It is no wonder nothing got done. When I would bring this up, I was met with “We don’t have the money” or… “We will never be able to afford that”. I pointed out an avenue by which some funds could be reallocated and here we are, a street budget for this budget year over $200,000. We all know this is a drop in the bucket, and it is never- ending; however, that’s the nature of the beast. I do think we are on a better trajectory than we were before and am looking forward to seeing this money put to work around our town and neighborhoods.
The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Tammy Davenport as the new Chamber president. With over 23 years in banking and current roles in real estate and insurance, Tammy brings a passion for community and a commitment to supporting local businesses. She is also known as a “Pink Lady”. Tammy has been a Mary Kay representative for over 30 years!
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Eastbound traffic shifted, frontage road lane closure I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge & at N. Frontage/Hampton Rd, detour in place FM 2148 - North from US 82 & from 3419 to N. Frontage/Hampton Rd, extension of frontage roads. Closed to thru traffic N. Frontage/Hampton Rd. - West from FM 989. Extension of frontage roads FM 989/Kings Highway - From I-30 North Frontage Rd. to Gibson Lane, widening road US 259 – Closed to thru traffic north of I-30 to FM 44, detour in place. Surface rehabilitation SH 8 – At Sulphur River, bridge repla[‘cement. New bridge open, old pavement removal underway I-369/Loop 151 - From US 59 to I-30, resurfacing road I-30 - At eastbound Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp surface rehab. Exit closed, eastbound I-30 lane closure US 82 - From US 259 to I-30, widening road Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, bridge replacement. New bridge open, old pavement removal underway US 59 - From SH 77 to FM 2791, resurfacing road Harrison County US 59 – At I-20, bridge replacement, sidewalk work. Some daytime lane closures I-20 – From SH 43 to Gregg County line, roadway rehab FM 3001 – At Little Cypress Bayou Relief, bridge replacement. Daytime lane closures US 80 - From Tom Brown Pkwy to Gregg Co. line, roadway rehab. Daytime lane closures US 80- From FM 134 to Louisiana line, resurfacing roadway. Daytime lane closures Marion County SH 155 - At Lake O’ The Pines, replacing bridge. Lane, shoulder closures Morris County I-30 – US 259 entrance and exit ramps. Widening and pavement repair FM 161 - From US 67 to 0.2 miles south of Morris County line, widening road. Lane, shoulder closures
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