Incorrect Information on Social Media Spurs Symphony League Response: No Tax Money Used in Concert/Fireworks Event
On the 25th Anniversary of the Independence Day Concert, misconceptions have filled Facebook with an inaccurate report that has stirred the ire of many. Questions regarding tax dollars used for the concert have been raised. Linda Galligher, President of the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, stated that the cost of the concert, approximately $30,000, is funded by sponsors, Alliance Bank and Grocery Supply, and an annual live auction...
Children Test Positive for Methamphetamine; CPS, SCU Working a Number of Injury to a Child Cases
Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit working with Child Protective Services has made arrests following in-depth investigations into at least five children testing positive for methamphetamine. The children were in homes where parents were using the controlled substance. According to SCU officers CPS often initiates this type of investigation but SCU treat these as a top priority when the investigation is forwarded to them. According to...
Vance Receives National FFA Built Ford Tough Scholarship
Cody Vance of Sulphur Bluff High School FFA was awarded a $1,000 Built Ford Tough scholarship by the National FFA Organization. The scholarship is sponsored by Brian Toliver Ford Lincoln as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Vance plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Sam Houston State University. Vance was chosen, along with 1819 others, from among 8,383 applicants from across the country. His selection was...
Agrilife: Dealing With Heat Stress
Many Texans work under hot, humid conditions. Summer heat is a particular hazard to agricultural producers who work long hours under the sun. However, other people working in hot yards, gardens, kitchens or industry jobs are also exposed to these conditions. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, a hot work environment can impair safety and health. Both workers and their employers are responsible for taking steps to prevent...
Animal of the Week: Snoopy, “Pets” Movie Special
Snoopy is a one-year-old Border Collie\Australian Shepard mix, but Animal Shelter Officers speculate that he may have some Husky in him as well. Snoopy was surrendered by his owner on Hodge ST three months ago after the landlord told the tenant that he had to give up some of his animals. Snoopy is heart worm negative and will receive his rabies shot this weekend. He understands basic commands such as “sit,” but lacks...
Ways To Keep Your Poultry Cool All Summer!
Summer time is here and it’s getting insanely hot outside. It’s time to start thinking about your little two-legged friends. Starting off there is many ways you can tell that your Poultry is getting to hot. For Example: Walking around with their beaks wide open, eating little amounts of food, slow egg production, and laying on the ground with their wings spread out. Try to prevent these ways from happening using the...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report
TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELL SUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT STREETS, WATER AND SEWER – The water line is installed on Bill Bradford Road all the way to Como Street. Construction will continue to the southeast until we tie into an existing line just beyond the Saputo employee parking driveway. That’s about 300 more feet. The sewer main lacks 700 feet to be completed; 500...
City Council Approves First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance; Hears Holiday Drive Concerns
Although the Planning and Zoning Board turned down a request to rezone 1326 West Avenue from single family to light commercial, the Sulphur Springs City Council approved the first reading of the rezoning ordinance that will allow the change during their July meeting Tuesday night. The approval came after a 25 minute discussion. The council also approved a resolution directing publication of a notice of intention to issue combination...
Failure to Place Children in Seatbealts and Marijuana in Auto Lead to Arrest of Arlington Man
A 28-year old Arlington man is in Hopkins County Jail following a traffic stop for a non-functioning license plate light Tuesday night. When the Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy approached the auto, a strong smell of marijuana came from the interior of the vehicle. In the vehicle were four children under the age of 8 not wearing seatbelts and an adult female passenger. Two smoked marijuana cigarettes were in the front portion of the...
