City Receives Official Notification Of $2.42 Million Grant Award For New Senior Center
It’s official. City staff received official notification Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2022, that the City of Sulphur Springs has been approved for a $2.42 million grant award to construct a new senior citizens center. Property where the new senior citizens activity center is to be constructed on Oak Avenue Sulphur Springs Finance Director Lesa Smith just before 5 p.m. Thursday reported city staff got the official word that...
April 13 Chamber Connection: Educational Lunch And Learn Coming Up On April 20
By Butch Burney Education will be the topic of the Chamber’s next Lunch and Learn, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at The Oaks Bed and Breakfast. Cumby ISD faculty will be on hand to talk about their PTECH program and how student internships can benefit businesses and students alike. Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Mike Lamb will also be on hand to discuss the $93 million bond proposal that will go before...
SSISD Board Of Trustees Accept Application, Agree To Consider Chapter 313 Agreement For Proposed Manufacturer
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees Monday evening agreed to review an application for an appraised value limitation on qualified property for completion, then send it to the state for review for Chapter 313 compliance then, if approved, to consider the request from business considering establishing a Sulphur Springs facility. The application will be reviewed by the superintendent as well as Powell Law Group for completeness, then...
Blood Drive In Honor Of Israel Lewis To Be Held April 14 At CHRISTUS parking lot
Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 11, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine Flag of Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of...
New Local Health Authority Takes Office, Reorganization Of Fire Department Announced
A new Local Health Authority took office, reorganization of the county fire department and a shared grant with the city for equipment were announced, consolidated voting for May 24 election and an asset disposal was approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning. Local Health Authority The Commissioners Court at their last meeting recognized Dr. IL Balkcom IV for his 25 years of service to Hopkins County as the Local...
Sulphur Spring Facility Named Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Of The Year
Sulphur Springs Utility Director James Jordan returned from the annual Water Environment Association of Texas conference with a plaque and flag recognizing the City of Sulphur Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility as the Category 2 Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year. “The award is a really big deal for us. I can’t be more appreciative for receiving this award, because, for one, it’s never been...
Council Expected This Summer To Consider Granting Homestead Exemption On City Taxes
Sulphur Springs City Council is expected this summer to consider implementing an ordinance granting homestead exemptions to residential taxpayers for city taxes. Assistant City Manager Lesa Smith presented information regarding the taxing option during the regular City Council meeting Tuesday evening, April 5, 2022, noting that there is a specific timeline that must be followed if the city officials want to consider granting homestead...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – April 5, 2022
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell presented the following report to the City Council during the regular monthly council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. COVID-19 RESPONSE We have 0 patients in the COVID unit at the hospital. CLAIMS We had a fleet accident in March involving a truck from Water and Sewer Distribution Division. There were not any injuries. The other driver has not filed a claim with TML yet. We had one other...
April 2022 Designated As Fair Housing Month In Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers during the presentations and announcements portion of the April 5 City Council meeting, proclaimed April 2022 as Fair Housing Month in Sulphur Springs, and noted the importance of the fair housing laws. Sellers noted that Title 3 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in housing and declares it’s nation policy to provide within constitutional limits for fair...
April 6 Chamber Connection – Lots of Upcoming Activities Planned This Month
Be A Super Hero April 7, Help With Kids Kingdom Rehab Weekend of April 22-23, School Days Lunch & Learn On April 20 By Butch Burney, Chamber CEO/President Kids Kingdom needs your help the weekend of April 22-23, just as it did when it was built 25 years ago. The Sulphur Springs Leadership Class has selected to rehab Mary Bonham’s Kids Kingdom in Buford Park. And just like when it was constructed quarter-century ago, everyone is...
