Luminant Demolishes Coal Silo At Old Thermo Mine As Part of Reclamation Efforts
Luminant demolished the coal silo at the old Thermo mine today (April 22), as part of their ongoing reclamation efforts. That puts the City of Sulphur Springs one step closer to being able to use the old mine property. Old Thermo coal mine silo being demolished April 22, part of Luminant’s reclamation efforts. “Luminant is under obligation to the State of Texas to reclaim the property. They have one more area to reclaim,...
Zoning Of Thermo Mine Property As Heavy Industrial Receives P&Z Approval
City Seeking Grant Funding To Improve Mine Road The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday recommended zoning of the old Thermo mine property as heavy industrial, despite communication from multiple area residents who are opposed to the idea and an online petition in opposition to the zoning change. Tuesday evening, the City of Sulphur Springs also authorized the city manager to apply for grant funding to improve the old...
Recycling Old Concrete Helps Sulphur Springs Reduce Road Repair Costs
Some of the slab from an old nursing home and most of the old Thermo mine silo have been earmarked for future use — in city streets. By recycling old concrete from other construction projects, the City of Sulphur Springs anticipates saving thousands of dollars in materials and other costs for street repairs, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. Concrete from the Thermo mine silo, felled in April, is being...
Hearing Slated Tonight To Give Community A Chance To Voice Concerns, Questions Regarding Old Mine Property
Reclamation Responsibility, Land Leases, ETJ Boundaries, Maintenance Discussed During First Hearing On Annex Sulphur Springs City Council City residents who have questions regarding the old Thermo Mine/ Luminant property that is now owned by the city are encouraged to attend Thursday’s special city council meeting. The 6 p.m. session Jan. 9 is designated specifially as a public hearing for community members to voice any...
Hearings Scheduled Jan. 7, Jan. 9 Regarding Proposed Annex Of Former Thermo Mine Property
Map of former Thermo/Luminant Mine property proposed for annexation to the city Two public hearings are scheduled next week regarding the proposed annexation of 4857.591 acres of property previously owned by Luminant.The deal between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant to transfer the title for the former Thermo mine property to the city was closed at Friday, Nov. 22, Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell reported. Now, the...
Luminant to Resume Mining
In early July, Luminant Power will be resuming surface coal mining in Hopkins County at Thermo to provide fuel for the Monticello Power Plant. The announcement was made by County Judge Robert Newsom after he and Precinct 3 County Commissioner Wade Bartley met with Luminant officials Ray Trejo and Troy Sellers. They call it reclamation mining. Commissioner Bartley said they would put the land back in better shape than it was before....
