GAINESVILLE, TX-- The City of Gainesville is continuing major road work as part of their Pecan Creek Flood Damage Reduction Project.
Tuesday, contractors with the Corps of Engineers tore down the Belcher Street Bridge.
Wednesday, the Scott Street Bridge will be closed for repairs.
The project began in September of 2009, in an effort to deepen and widen Pecan Creek, and alleviate flooding.
In 2007, three people were killed after area floods.
The Pecan Creek Bridge Replacement Project is scheduled to to be completed by mid February of next year.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
