Lamar Streets News Today

Six years ago today, at the conclusion of a peaceful protest of police killings in other states, gunman Micah Johnson killed five police officers in downtown Dallas.

It was a busy week in Dallas, with some big votes from the Dallas City Council including one on food trucks and another on the Dallas Convention Center.

The lights came on at 6:00 on Saturday evening as a large group of people came out to celebrate the arrival of the Christmas Season.

Jasper County Historical Museum volunteer Diane Pace(left) serves a mixes and serves a fountain drink on Saturday at the re-opening of the venue at the corner of Main and Lamar

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Slow, steady: Road projects to affect Texoma routes Staff reports Slow and steady traffic made its way across Grayson County Monday morning as area residents and travelers made their way through the Texoma streets on their routes to work. The Texas Department of Transportation has advised motorists in the region 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. TxDOT has many projects...

Individuals who plan on traveling on US Highway 82 with the intension of taking the Loy Lake Road exit may want to find a new route for the next few months as the ramp will be closed for widening this week.

Loy Lake exit ramp on US 82 to close til July; other road reports staff reports A portion of US Highway 82 is under construction this week as crews work on widening the roadway. The Texas Department of Transportation has asked drivers to be aware of the Loy Lake Road exit ramp which will be closed through July 2021. TxDOT has released information related to its planned road projects. "Traffic wishing to access Loy Lake Road is requested to take the SH 91 exit ramp (#643), or the US 75 exit ramp...

Construction on major and smaller roadways in Grayson County will continue this week.

The Texas Department of Transportation has many projects that will affect Texoma drivers this week.