Reinvestment Zones Established For D6 Inc. Extension, 1 Potential New Business
Jul11

Reinvestment Zones Established For D6 Inc. Extension, 1 Potential New Business

The establishment of reinvestment zones by Sulphur Springs City Council advanced two businesses one step closer to construction in Sulphur Springs. Ashoka Steel Mill is considering two locations on which to locate a new branch of the business, and Sulphur Springs is one of the two. D6 Inc. LLC plans to expand its current location, then in stages relocate its corporate headquarters from Portland to Sulphur Springs. Establishing...

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When Life Gives Lemonade …
Jul11

When Life Gives Lemonade …

Colton and Mason, sons of Russel and Crystal Stillwagoner (Submitted photo) Mason and Colton Stillwagoner, sons of Russel and Crystal Stillwagoner, opened a lemonade stand on College Street Saturday to offer those passing by a refreshing treat while earning funds to help pay for things they are interested in. Mason indicated he’s saving any money to apply toward equipment or related costs of baseball, which he plans to start...

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90-Day Burn Ban Issued For Hopkins County
Jul11

90-Day Burn Ban Issued For Hopkins County

No Outdoor Burning — Not Even In Covered Barrel — Allowed At This Time Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, at the request of Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley, issued a burn ban for Hopkins County. The ban is effective as of today, July 11, 2022, and will remain in effect for 90 days, unless Texas Forest Service or the county judge and fire marshal determine drought conditions no loner exist. Hopkins County Fire...

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Man Caught Trying To Conceal Bag Of Pills In His Pants
Jul09

Man Caught Trying To Conceal Bag Of Pills In His Pants

7 Arrested This Week on Controlled Substance And Related Charges Among the 7 men arrested this week on controlled substance and related charges was a Sulphur Springs man caught trying to conceal a bag with 86 Oxycodone pills in his pants and found to be wanted by Tarrant County authorities on a murder charge, three wanted men, and a Lone Oak man caught near a school with methamphetamine, according to arrest reports. Shannon Road...

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3 Jailed This Week On Felony Warrants
Jul08

3 Jailed This Week On Felony Warrants

At least 3 people were jailed this week in Hopkins County on non-controlled substance felony warrants. Kasey Anderson Benson Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Josh Davis and Bobby Osornio contacted Kasey Anderson Benson at an FM 69 south residence and placed him into custody at 10:10 p.m. July 7, 2022. The 44-year-old Como man was booked into Hopkins County jail after midnight on the injury to a child, elderly or disabled...

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Slaton & Colleagues Ask Governor To Halt COVID Vaccines For Children Under 4 Years Of Age
Jul08

Slaton & Colleagues Ask Governor To Halt COVID Vaccines For Children Under 4 Years Of Age

Unanswered Questions About Vaccine’s Effect On Young Children Among Concerns Cited In Letter to Abbott Representatives Bryan Slaton (House District 2), Jeff Cason (HD 92) and Kyle Biedermann (HD 73), as well as House District 93 candidate Nate Schatzline, emailed a letter Friday, July 7, 2022, to  Governor Greg Abbott requesting he direct the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to halt distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to...

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5 Rezoning Changes Approved By City Council
Jul08

5 Rezoning Changes Approved By City Council

Five rezoning changes were approved this week by Sulphur Springs City Council during the regular July meeting. While the City Council voted 4-3 to deny Libba Land LTD’s request to rezone 12 acres at the corner of Industrial Drive and Hillcrest Drive, that was not the case for five other requests. 1659 Arbala Road Andrea and Malachi Sandoval are asking the city to rezone 0.93 acres out an 11-acre parcel of land they own at 1659...

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City Budget, Master Fees Schedule Ordinances And 2022 SIP Contract Amended
Jul07

City Budget, Master Fees Schedule Ordinances And 2022 SIP Contract Amended

Inflation has skyrocketed over the last year, increasing costs of pretty much everything, forcing many individuals, groups and businesses to cut back or find other ways to make up the difference in their budgets. The City of Sulphur Springs is no exception. To more accurately reflect the record inflation levels and changes from projected revenues and expenses, Sulphur Springs City Council approved Ordinances adjusting the city budget...

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Zoning Request For Truck Stop North Of I-30 Main Discussion At July 5 City Council Meeting
Jul06

Zoning Request For Truck Stop North Of I-30 Main Discussion At July 5 City Council Meeting

Discussion regarding Libba Land LTD’s request to rezone property north of Interstate 30 light commercial was the main focus of Tuesday evening’s Sulphur Springs City Council meeting. Three individuals and two couples who live near the property asked the City Council to consider denying the request, while City Council members sought clarity regarding the proposed development. Sulphur Springs Assistant City Manager/Community...

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Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested July 6
Jul06

Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested July 6

Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by Sulphur Springs Emergency Management office, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson.  The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornados,...

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