Chamber Connection For Nov. 7, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO/president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report
MANAGER’S REPORT Presented to the City Council on Nov. 5, 2019 SUNSET STREET – The Capital Construction crew has installed 500’ of new curb and gutter, 5 new driveway approaches, 240’ of the concrete street, approach for Houston Street, asphalt for the tie-in at Finney Street and Van Sickle Street. The project is now complete. CONNALLY STREET – Approximately 2,150’ or 80% has been cement stabilized. The excavation is completed and...
Scrap Tire Agreement, Park Drilling Ordinance Among Matters Address By Sulphur Springs City Council
An ordinance amendment which will increase the city’s chances of obtaining a grant was given approved, on first reading, by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night. Sulphur Springs City Hall, 201 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas Also approve by the council Tuesday night were resolutions adopting a fund balance policy, in support of a local apartment group’s application for funding assistance for renovations and...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agrees To Amend Luminant Agreement Regarding FM 1870 Overpass
Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night approved an amendment to the development agreement inked with Luminant in October of 2018, assuming Luminant’s obligations regarding the FM 1870 overpass and indemnifying Luminant. The City of Sulphur Springs has a development agreement with Luminant regarding the Thermo Mine to close out conditions for the transfer of property to the city. The last condition before the transfer can occur is...
Pep Rally and Youth Super Bowl This Week
All three Sulphur Springs Youth Football and Cheer teams advance to the Youth Super Bowl held on Saturday November 9th, 2019. The public is invited to attend the game and cheer these kids on. The game starts at 10AM at Lindale Eagles Stadium. Participants range from grades 1st to 6th. A pep rally is planned for Friday 6PM at Sulphur Springs High School Track. Everyone is invited to come out and show support. The mission of Sulphur...
CJAA Texas Jet Blast Pilots Arrive Today
CJAA Pilots are expected to begin arriving at the Sulphur Springs Airport Wednesday afternoon. KSLR was chosen at the site for the 2019 ‘Jet Blast’ a fly in and training opportunity for jet aircraft pilots from across the country. Due to weather conditions around the United States some aircraft may be delayed. Sulphur Springs Airport and Tourism Director Joey Baker said, “No one has cancelled reservations at local...
Election Results
Hopkins County voters have had their say, and were in favor of one local proposition, against another, decided school trustees in North Hopkins ISD, their choice for mayor in Cumby, preferences for a utility versus water district for Lake Fork and weighed in on proposed Constitutional Amendments as well. Results of the Nov. 5 elections in Hopkins County are listed below. Elections that include more than 1 district and state-wide...
Election Results 2019: Early Voting
2019 – Hopkins County Early and Absentee Voting Election Results are listed below. Elections that include more than one district or county , or are state-wide will reflect only Hopkins County results, not final tallies. City of Cumby Mayor Cumby residents who cast early ballots were nearly 62 percent in favor of Horne. Doug Simmerman — 8 Ryan Horne — 13 Cumby ISD Bond In the early ballots, 60 percent of voters were...
Two Qualify for Honor Band
Two members of the Bright Star Christian School Concert Band are to be congratulated for earning a positions in the T.M.E.A. All-Region Honor Band. The students qualified for this honor at a competition held at the Sulphur Springs ISD Junior High on November 3rd, 2019. Lauren Maynard, a clarinetist and daughter of Jerry and Ginger Maynard, and Preston White, a flutist and son of Gena and Jamie White, will travel to Paris, TX for the...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, November 5th, 2019
For Sale: Maytag dryer and Kenmore front load washer. 903 348 6576 leave a message. For Sale: pullets and roosters, 6 weeks to 6 months old. Rhode Island, Barred Rock and assorted. Serious Inquires only. 903 348 4025. Produce at 316 S. Davis. Sweet potatoes, turnip greens, tomatoes, squash. Jams, jellies and pickles. M – F 9 to 5. Sat 9 to 2. For Sale: Bizio Smart TV 40 inch, almost new, less than one year old. $140. 903 885...
