“Updated” County Taxing Entities Will Lose $6.62 Million; Local Coal Mining Operation to Close Permanently
Luminant Mining Company LLC will cease operations at its Monticello Mines. The closing will result in the elimination of all related operating jobs. Luminant calls this a difficult decision and states that all employees will be laid off according to the Collective Bargain Agreement. Locations included are in Sulphur Springs, Mt. Pleasant, and Winfield. The layoff is permanent as the entire mining operation will be closed. Luminant...
Bill Bradford Road Closed Monday
Bill Bradford Road will be closed to thru traffic Monday between Broadway and Carter as reconstruction of the street begins. Utilities work has been underway on Tennessee Street, which is a part of the project. This $1.4 million project will include water and sewer utilities, underground drainage on the western end of the street and complete reconstruction of the street. Most of the street will be paved with asphalt, but both ends of...
“Updated” Round Up Continues in ATV Thefts; Two Arrested Thursday
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the organized crime ring that has been active in ATV thefts in three states. Christopher Brandon Garcia, 32, of Balch Springs, and Dustin Kyle “Dud” Garcia, 33, of Mesquite, (Pictures now available) were arrested Thursday afternoon in room 221 at the Seagoville Inn in Seagoville Texas. Both were transported to Hopkins County Jail where B. J. Teer set bond at $400,000 each. No JP’s...
Morning Chapel Baptist Church – Soul Food Cafe
Morning Chapel Baptist Church – Soul Food Cafe Back by popular demand, the Soul Food Cafe is back. Proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry Trip to Missouri.
Chamber Connection February 11th, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection February 11, 2016 by Meredith Caddell Saddle Up & Save the Date…2/18 is the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dust off your boots and put on your jeans for a rip-roarin’ good time at the 90th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet/Annual Membership Meeting! This is a great night to enjoy a delicious meal and congratulate the deserving recipients of the many awards! Tickets are $25 with seating on a first...
Savor the Flavor by Johanna Hicks
“Savor the Flavor” is the theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month. “According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans we should enjoy a healthy eating pattern and choose foods and beverages with limited amounts of added sugars, sodium and saturated fats,” said Dr. Sharon Robinson a Registered Dietitian with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Healthy...
A Crash Course on the Presidential Election
by intern Steven Payne The 2016 Presidential Election is well underway, with candidates from both sides now traveling the nation from state to state in order to prove who’s the best fit for President. For people who aren’t already aware of how the entire process works, the election of a President can be confusing and overwhelming, leaving many people lost in the dust and unsure if they voted for the right person or if...
Wildcats Baseball At Terrell Friday for Scrimmage
The Wildcats Baseball Team batted around and scored nine runs in the seventh inning to take a 9-2 win at a scrimmage game at Sherman in cold, windy conditions Monday night. Coach Jerrod Hammack called it a good first day and what he expected. Wildcats’ batters were facing live pitching from a mound for the first time. He said the seven or eight hits his team got in the seventh inning were all sharply hit. Triston McCormick had...
Lady Cats Prepare to Host Tournament Next Week
The Lady Cats Softball Team battled back late to earn a 7-7 tie in a timed scrimmage game at Lindale Tuesday night. Coach David Carrillo continues to like the way the Lady Cats are hitting and fielding. He would like to see his pitchers be more consistent in throwing strikes. Coach Carrillo is receiving help from primary schools P.E. Teacher Jennifer Short who has volunteered to work with Lady Cats pitchers and catchers. Home fans can...
Lucas Seeks City Council Place 5
Wednesday afternoon, Jimmy Lucas filed to seek Place 5 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. The seat is currently held by incumbent Emily Glass. Lucas has lived in Sulphur Springs his whole life and stated that he likes to say he is an original Sulphur Springs person because he is one of the few who have an 885 home phone number. He has never sought political office before. Lucas said he manages millions of dollars in accounts for...
