CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Celebrates A Special Delivery; Dr. Tris Delivers 13,000th Baby
Sulphur Springs, TX – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs had a special delivery on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 by OB/GYN, Dr. Somjai Tris. Dr. Tris delivered his 13,000th baby at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. He began his practice in Hopkins County in November, 1980 and his first delivery was in the first quarter of 1981. Dr. Tris was instrumental in the planning and development of the current...
SSISD Announces Meet-the-Teacher Events; Schedule Pickup; New-to-district Enrollment
July 21, 2018 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District has announced the 2018-2019 Meet-the-Teacher Events & Schedule Pickup. New-to-district students should be enrolled prior to Meet-the-Teacher events so that a classroom assignment/middle school schedule will be ready. Parents may complete enrollment documents at the following locations: Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center, 600 Calvert Street, Head Start 3, Head...
Canine Alert on Vehicle Lands Two in Jail
Sulphur Springs – A 57-year old woman and a 51-year old man, both Sulphur Springs residents, were arrested on drug related charges after a traffic stop Thursday evening July 19th, 2018. A Sulphur Springs police officer stopped a vehicle at Industrial Drive and College Street shortly after 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The officer became suspicious when the pair told conflicting stories and showed signs of nervousness. The vehicle’s...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested While Armed with AK-47 Rifle and Colt 45 Pistol
Sulphur Springs – MATHEW LAVON PAYNE was arrested Thursday afternoon July 19th, 2018 at his Rock Creek Road residence in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Police were called to the area when a report of Payne waving firearms and yelling was received. When ordered to get on the ground, Payne complied. Payne admitted to having a disagreement with his neighbors. He also admitted to being under the influence of Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine...
Hopkins County District Court Indictments for 7/19/2018
1826713 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. BELCHER, JOSHUA LEON 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 <1G 1826714 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. BELLO, EDITH 07/19/2018 EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH 1826715 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. COLEMAN, BRENT THOMAS 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G 1826716 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. COSSETTE, EVAN LOUIS 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G 1826717 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. DOUGLAS, TYLER ANTHONY 07/19/2018 EVADING ARREST DET...
Update: Excessive Heat Warning Continues Through Sunday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning in effect from Wednesday, July 18, at 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday evening. High temperatures ranging from 103-108 are possible each afternoon. The very hot temperatures will increase risk of heat related illnesses. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity...
Lantz Appointed Pastor for First United Methodist Church, Sulphur Springs
July 16, 2018 – Ed Lantz has been appointed Senior Pastor for First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. Ed Lantz was raised in Princeton, Texas, where he attended Princeton ISD from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Upon graduation he briefly studied Forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University before transferring to East Texas State University where he received a BA in English and Psychology. While in college...
2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program Includes 10 Major Projects
During their Tuesday night council session, the Sulphur Springs City Council approved 10 projects for the Capital Improvement Program for 2019-2023. All but two of the projects include water and sewer line replacement along with street rehabilitation. Those two projects, Highway 11 Rock Creek Crossing and a Highway 11 West a reimbursable expense, will be sewer only. The total cost of the 5-year plan is estimated to be $11,017,963....
Progress Update on the Crosstown Trail
Trail-2018-05 Trail-2018-06 Trail-2018-07 Trail-2018-08 Trail-2018-09 Trail-2018-10 Trail-2018-01 Trail-2018-02 Trail-2018-03 Trail-2018-04 A city construction crew was busy Wednesday making concrete forms and laying rebar. Work continues on the southern portion of the Crosstown Trail. Next week the crew may complete the path from the rail crossing to Main St. The design of the pedestrian crossing on Main has not been finalized, and...
City Council Approves Capital Improvement Plan; Begins City Charter Amendment Process
Sulphur Springs City Council approved the Capital Improvement Plan for 2019-2023, approved an amendment to the case management software contract with GHS, voted to begin the City Charter Review/Amendment process, discussed a potential food truck ordinance, and heard speakers focused on recycling, downtown parking, and animal control. Josh Bray with Sanitation Solutions told the council that his company pays $55-$95 per ton to get rid...
