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Full northbound US 75 mainlane closure notification – starting at Fallon Drive
By Texas Department of Transportation
Jun 1, 2025
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Sherman, Texas -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 65. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on June 1, until 5:00 a.m. on June 2, to facilitate the demo of the existing Spur 503 southbound to eastbound flyover bridge.

Northbound traffic will be merged down to a single lane just north of Fallon Drive and fully diverted at Exit 65 towards FM 691. Detoured traffic will continue along the frontage road and continue around onto eastbound Katy Memorial Expressway. Drivers will then take the U-turn to head westbound on the Katy Memorial Expressway frontage road, which will guide them back toward US 75. They will then re-enter US 75 at the next available entrance ramp.

During this period, TxDOT urges drivers to exercise caution. Motorists who travel frequently in this area are asked to pay special attention to all barricades, traffic controls, and signs, and to reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, car audio or navigation systems. TxDOT also asks drivers to remain alert to road crews while navigating through the construction zone.

For more information, please contact Kristen.Prater@txdot.gov or call (903) 737-9213.

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Columnists
  • Texas History Minute -- John Williams
    Writer John Williams, a noted Texas native and award-winning novelist, wove tales that created different lives but also led readers to think about their own lives.
  • Are the Republicans really initiating a 'Golden Age' for the USA, or are we beginning a 'New ICE Age'
    The older Ice Age was 120,000 years ago, but this op-ed is about the USA's ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
  • Holding back promised adult education funds is a catastrophic blow to learners and communities
    On July 1, adult education programs across the nation were expecting the release of long-promised, already-allocated federal funds that represent a lifeline for learners striving to change their lives and their communities.
  • We need to support Ukraine and NATO
    Russia has devastated the Ukrainian infrastructure, including power plants, water distribution systems, warehouses, businesses and housing.
  • Beyond the Bite : Fannin County and Beyond - The Leonard Picnic
    For nearly a century and a half, one small Texas town has gathered each summer to celebrate its roots, its people, and its pride. The Leonard Picnic isn't just an event — it's a tradition that connects generations. Now in its 146th year, the celebration returns with live music, family fun, and that unmistakable feeling of coming home.
  • AccuWeater is accurate; but should be renamed EcoWeather
    Whenever I watch AccuWeather and its affiliate Ask the Experts, I am impressed that they spend much time and effort on explaining how our national and global weather impacts more than just us...
  • Texas History Minute -- Scott Joplin
    Though many details of Scott Joplin's short life are uncertain, his impact on early American music is undeniable.
  • Bites: Fannin County and Beyond - Belle Rae's Café
    Bonham has more Mexican restaurants than stop signs — and if it’s fried or comes with a side of ranch, Bonham’s already nailed it. But what if I told you there’s a chef in town who once swapped grits stories with Bobby Flay? It’s true. And he’s hiding in plain sight, right downtown at a place called Belle Rae's Café.
  • Texas History Minute -- Rienzi Johnston
    Rienzi Johnston was the powerful editor of The Houston Post, one of the state's most influential newspapers. Though mostly forgotten today, he was at one time one of the most widely read men in the state, and his words could make or break political careers.
  • Bites: Fannin County and Beyond - Cattleman’s Cafe
    There's a certain kind of quiet magic in places that have stood the test of time — not because they're trendy or trying to be anything other than what they've always been, but because they don't have to try. They've already earned their stripes, one plate at a time. Cattleman's Café in Blue Ridge, Texas, is exactly that kind of place.
  • No 'solution' to the Palestinian/Israeli impasse will please all sides
    Peace talks can bring an end to the immediate violence and deaths but remain only ‘talks’ when extremists on both sides have the goal of destroying the other.
  • Op-ed: Open letter to the citizens of Fannin County
    We each hold a responsibility to ourselves and to each other to protect democracy from poisonous control. We the people control our government. It is our house and it is our responsibility to ensure our government operates in a manner that reflects our beliefs and concerns. Disrespect is a poison that disrupts, damages and destroys from within. The poison of disrespect devalues and kills our thoughts and ideas of who we are, and what we do as an induvial and as a nation.
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