Hannah Kirby Continues to Advance
In tonight’s dramatic “Results” episode, Hannah Kirby was not saved by our (and the rest of America’s votes) but was saved by her coach, Blake Shelton. In a nerve-racking and very tense moment Hannah stood with Sarah Potenza and Brooke Adee, not knowing her future on “The Voice”. It certainly was reminiscent of Hannah’s Battle Round with Sarah Potenza, when Hannah lost, but was stolen by...
City Council Opposes SB 1158
Representatives of Hopkins County Commissioners Court and a candidate for Place 3 on the council addressed the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their regular April session. However their request for support of Texas Senate Bill 1158, which is somewhere under a stack of bills in the Senate Finance Committee, were rebuffed not only by a six to one vote of the council but also by the statements of city staff including...
City Questioned Why Arresting Officers Not on Administrative Leave
“Why are the three arresting officers still on duty while an investigation of the death of Chance Ross is being conducted?” This was the question asked by his brother, Chad Ross Tuesday night April 7th during the regular session of the Sulphur Springs City Council. Public comment, proclamations, and announcements, item 12 on the Council agenda, was moved to the fourth item for their consideration. The council provided center stage to...
*Updated* Still No Movement on Bill
SB1158 is currently in the Finance Committee of the Texas State Senate. SB1158 would give the voters an opportunity to raise sales tax up to 1/2 cent for the primary purpose of paying down the bonds recently approved for the construction of the new jail. The Bill, sponsored by Texas Senator Bob Hall, was referred to the Finance committee for further review. The Finance Committee, which Senator Hall is not a member, has a very full...
Hannah Nails It
Hannah Kirby was the third performer in last night’s episode of “The Voice”. She sang a Carole King classic, “I Feel the Earth Move” and her performance was impeccable. Even her ex-coach Pharrell Williams said it was “entertainment”. Her own coach Blake Shelton said she was “possessed by the song”. He also called her singing “perfect”. The only way Hannah will...
Taylor Honored on National Mayor’s Day
Sulphur Springs Mayor Freddie Taylor was honored on National Mayor’s Day at an event at the Senior Citizens Civic Center that April 7, 2015. Taylor, who moved to Sulphur Springs from Pennsylvania in 2000, became a member of the city council in 2004 and served his first term as mayor soon after. Taylor is in his second term as mayor of the city. Mayor Taylor encourages residents to recognize the positive impact of service in our...
Blue Bell Halts Production
In a continued effort to solve the Listeria contamination problem, Blue Bell has agreed to halt production at their Oklahoma plant. The plant will remain closed as Blue Bell, working with the FDA, determines the cause of the contamination and is able to resume safe operation. Consumers are urged by the CDC to remove and dispose of any products made from the Broken Arrow, OK plant. Those products are identified with a date...
“Updated” Aluf Plastics Opening Plant Locally
Film extruder and bag producer Aluf Plastics Inc. has opened a plant in Texas that stretches its geographic reach. A building at 1212 Elm Street in Sulphur Springs was purchased approximately 45 days ago. According to a company spokesperson, Aluf, based in Orangeburg, N. Y, is the second largest film extruder and bag pastics producer in New York State. The company makes all types of trash bags and plastic bags including branded bags...
