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The hearing drew residents who live along the routes, representatives of Howe and Howe Independent School District, and representatives of a ready-mix company and the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association. Residents repeatedly cited narrow lanes, blind curves, frequent pedestrian and UTV use, and damage to roadway and private property. Industry representatives said the plant would bring jobs and that trucks must reach the site efficiently.

The issue matters because the three roads in question serve primarily residential areas and, according to county staff comments at the hearing, each route passes roughly 40 homes between the nearest state highway and the proposed ready-mix site. Commissioners said the county lacks funds today to reconstruct an alternative, higher-capacity route and noted that state overweight permits can allow trucks to operate on county roads despite local weight concerns.

Several residents and local officials described safety risks. Monty Walker, city administrator for Howe, said restricting Biggerstaff Road could force truck traffic onto Bennett Road and asked the court to “consider that for the citizens of Howe and what it's going to do to our streets.” Kevin Wilson, superintendent of Howe ISD, told the court he had driven school-bus routes on the roads and said, “For the safety of the students of Howe ISD, I do fully support this referendum.”

Multiple residents described frequent, heavy truck use. Robin Bridal, who lives on Bennett Road, asked the court to prioritize “the fastest, most efficient way to get these trucks off these county roads… Sending a truck… miles out of the way… does not seem logical to me.” Justin Burt, a Bennett Road resident of 14 years, urged the court to act quickly, referencing existing legal tools such as bridge and road weight limits and calling for signage and enforcement. Patsy Sloan, a Tate Circle resident for “50 some years,” said she could no longer sit outside without hearing truck noise or breathing exhaust fumes.

Industry representatives said the company, Preferred Materials, expects to employ 25–40 people at the Howe site and that it has engaged local engineers to design the parcel. Chris Pepper, who identified himself as representing the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association, told the court the association can be a resource on permitting, dust, noise and permitting questions.

County staff explained technical and legal constraints discussed at the hearing. Staff explained that many roadways are prescriptive right-of-way (homeowners own to the centerline) and that constructing a new, county-owned, higher-standard route (for example an extension of Shepherd Drive) would require land acquisition and substantial funding and likely cooperation with the city of Sherman. Staff also said the county is working to certify weight measurements locally but noted that many trucks operate under annual state overweight permits, which permit travel on local roads despite local weight limits; the county receives $50 annually per special permit from the state.

No formal vote was taken at the hearing. The court closed public comments at 10:28 a.m. and continued the matter for consideration and possible action at its May 6 meeting; commissioners said they will “take action either for or against the proposed road closures on May 6.”

The court also said it would continue to evaluate potential mitigation steps, including signage, weight enforcement, potential road repairs, and possibilities for a future right-of-way or roadway upgrades that could provide a less intrusive route for heavy trucks.

Next steps: the court will consider the proposed order restricting through truck traffic on Biggerstaff Road, Stark Lane and Tate Circle at its May 6 meeting; residents were told they may again speak on the agenda when the item is called.

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Why it matters: Several of the approvals have immediate operational effect (equipment for a police department, a new facilities position and RFPs for janitorial and pre‑owned vehicle purchases), while the fee schedule adoption (Order No. 25‑003) updates charges that affect future development applicants. The court took no final action on the truck‑route public hearing (item 9.1), deferring that decision to May 6.

Key actions and outcomes

- Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 (motion by Commissioner Marsh; seconded by Commissioner Hardenberg). Motion carried.

- Authorized payment of bills for April 29, 2025, including four vendor payments listed on the agenda (motion by Commissioner Wright; seconded by Commissioner Arthur). Motion carried.

- Approved Order No. 25‑003 adopting the updated Grayson County Development Services fee schedule (motion by Commissioner Arthur; seconded by Commissioner Hardenberg). Motion carried.

- Authorized donation of surplus TASER X26B devices and related supplies to the Gunner Police Department under an existing memorandum of understanding (presentation by county captain; motion to approve; motion carried).

- Approved a fiscal 2025 budget line‑item transfer and salary order amendment to add a position in Facilities Management (motion made and seconded on the floor; motion carried).

- Approved a budget line‑item transfer from professional services to the employee activity fund to pay for an employee appreciation fish fry (event set for June 5 at Loy Lake Arena). Motion carried.

- Authorized release of RFP 20‑25‑12 for janitorial services, RFB 20‑25‑10 for a pre‑owned Chrysler Pacifica for the county jail, and RFB 20‑25‑11 for a pre‑owned pad‑foot roller for Road and Bridge Precinct 1. Motions carried.

- Approved early grading and site‑preparation for Gunnar Golden Estates (55‑acre site) in Precinct 1, allowing the owner to begin site clearing and grading prior to final plat approval; commissioners noted the owner had complied with submitted requests to date. Motion carried.

- Entered and exited executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult with counsel on pending litigation; the court reported no action taken following executive session.

Several items on the agenda were informational or administrative and will proceed through standard staff follow‑up. The court indicated it would take up the truck‑route order on May 6, when members will vote on the proposed restriction at that meeting.

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Grayson County holds public hearing on proposed truck restrictions near Biggerstaff, Tate Circle and Stark Lane; decision set for May 6

Votes at a glance: Grayson County Commissioners approve fees, equipment donations, budget transfers and project authorizations