Early Plan For Jefferson Street-Loop 301 RV Resort Receives P&Z, ZBA Approval
An early plan for a RV resort received approval from Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission earlier this week, then was forwarded to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals, which also approved the early project concept. The Planning and Zoning Commission also approved a Weaver Drive rezoning request this week. RV Resort Cole Heitman applied to the city for a special use permit for property on Jefferson Street, which he is...
Downtown West Redesign Reveal Scheduled Tonight At The Grays Building
After three days of gathering community input and ideas, the Toole Design Group team spent last night and will spend today working on a redesign plan for Downtown West, the City of Sulphur Springs’ latest downtown improvement project. Tonight, Ian Lockwood and the Toole Design team will reveal their Downtown West redesign concept. Ian Lockwood and the Tool Design Group team, along with city officials, greet community members...
Petition For Temporary Restraining Order, Injunction For Dike Solar Project Denied
The 62nd Judicial District Judge has made a determination regarding Cynthia Martin’s petition for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction to stop construction of Dike solar project, Hopkins Energy LLC, for at least 2 weeks, according to an order released Wednesday. Martin’s application for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction have been denied, according to an order signed with Judge Will...
Where To Park During Jettribe Texas WaterX Championship This Weekend
Sulphur Springs Police Department has posted a map to help those planning to attend this weekend’s Texas WaterX Championship watercraft race series, sanctioned by the IJSBA with Jettribe as title sponsor, know where to park as well as where not to park. The competitions will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Coleman Park. “Please see [the ] map for designated...
Chamber Connection – July 21: Only 1 Week Left To Sign Up For Chamber Showcase
By Butch Burney The Chamber Showcase is a two-for-one event. It’s an ideal opportunity to get your business name out to the community. It’s also a great way for community members to get to learn more about local businesses and maybe get a door prize to boot. We just have another week to sign up for the 3rd Annual Chamber Showcase. The Showcase is set for Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Tables are available for...
Request To Subdivide Woodside Lane Plat Into 7 Duplex Lots Approved
A request from Tate Price to replat a Woodside Lane lot for future development of the property into 7 duplex lots were approved first by the Planning & Zoning Commission Monday evening and recommended to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, where it also received approval Tuesday evening. Exceptions are needed for lot dimension for new duplexes as well as a reduced setback on a new proposed roadway for the 1.93-acre plat, just east of...
Summertime Is Fun – But Heat-Related Illness Is Nothing To Joke About
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News – July 20, 2021 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Safe Summer Measures The July heat is here! With temperatures frequenting the triple digits this month,...
Sulphur Springs Turns Page On New Chapter With Downtown West Planning
The City of Sulphur springs turned the page Monday on a new chapter in downtown development, with the start of planning for Downtown West, which Ian Lockwood of Toole Design Group calls “the next step in the evolution of downtown.” Downtown West is the area loosely bounded by Mulberry, Rogers/Magnolia and Van Sickle streets and the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks. Downtown West community planning meeting, July...
Sulphur Springs Hosts Final Round Of Texas WaterX Championship
It’s finally here! Make plans to attend the professional Jet Ski race event in Sulphur Springs THIS weekend: July 24th to 25th. Saturday 8-5 pm and Sunday 8-3 pm. Admission is free to the public and features food venders, local business booths, jet ski performances, and action-packed racing! Jettribe is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the final round of the Texas WaterX Championship watercraft race series, sanctioned by the...
Judge Considering Cynthia Martin’s Petition For Restraining Order For Planned Dike Solar Project
Those hoping for a quick decision Monday to Cynthia Martin’s request for a restraining order to temporarily halt construction of the planned Dike solar project were disappointed. Will Biard, 62nd Judicial District Judge, told the parties involved that he would take the matter under advisement so that he gets it right, but expects to make a decision by the end of the week. The hearing for the temporary restraining order came...
