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Franklin resident pushes for stop signs at Ripley and Glass Street intersection
By Ezekiel Ramirez at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Donnie Samford is asking the City of Franklin to install stop signs at the intersection of Ripley and Glass Street, saying drivers regularly pass through without slowing down. Watch the full story here: Franklin resident pushes for stop signs at Ripley and Glass Street intersectionSamford brought...
Key takeaway "I've watched them come off that hill up yonder and come through here and never stop for 2446 right over that hump and keep on going, so that's dangerous," Samford said.
Why this matters in The Waco
The push for stop signs at the Ripley and Glass Street intersection speaks to a broader concern about traffic safety in residential areas of Franklin. Donnie Samford's efforts to bring attention to this issue are a testament to the impact that individual residents can have on local decision-making. With the city council agreeing to move forward with the request, it will be worth watching how the installation of stop signs affects traffic patterns in the neighborhood. The potential addition of other traffic safety signs in the area could also have a significant impact on the overall safety of the community. As the city considers these changes, it will be important to balance the need for safety with the potential for increased congestion or other unintended consequences. The outcome of this effort will likely be closely watched by other residents who may be concerned about traffic safety in their own neighborhoods.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Donnie Samford is asking the City of Franklin to install stop signs at the intersection of Ripley and Glass Street, saying drivers regularly pass through without slowing down. Watch the full story here: Franklin resident pushes for stop signs at Ripley and Glass Street intersectionSamford brought...
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