Chamber Connection – Dec. 29: Grand Opening, Business Before Hours, Banquet Scheduled During First Week Of January 2022
By Butch Burney As 2021 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Nominations can...
Saputo Sewer Main Project Finishes Under Construction Budget
The City of Sulphur Springs has closed out the Saputo sewer main project, a project spanning several months but which finished under the construction budget. City officials will soon be submitting all of the documentation and paperwork for the project to the appropriate state authorities as stipulated for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program funding. Map showing the Saputo Sewer Main project This $750,000 sewer project...
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinics, Urgent Care, Vaccine Clinics Closed Friday, Dec. 31, 2021
Business News: December 28, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Flu Shots: Do not Delay, Get Yours Today! Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-insor by appointment; to schedule, call 903.885.3181. Holiday Closings CHRISTUS Trinity...
Commissioners Court Approves 1% COLA For County Retirees, MOUs, SART Resolution
Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved funding for two groups of people, retirees and a rail district. A line item transfer, MOUs with Sulphur Springs ISD and approving a resolution designating a Sexual Assault Response Team were also approved by during Monday’s Commissioners Court session. Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook asked the Commissioners Court to consider approving a cost of living adjustment for people who...
Commissioners Agree To Undisclosed Settlement With Delek For Road Damages
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2021, agreed to an undisclosed settlement with Delek Logistics for county road damages caused by heavy trucks used during the removal of diesel fuel spilled from a 2019 pipeline rupture. A 6-inch pipeline reportedly had diesel flowing through it after a two-month maintenance program. The pipe ruptured, spilling diesel ran into the nearby waterway on Oct. 2, 2019. The pipeline...
Slight Increase in County Retirement Plan, NETEX Donation Among Items On Dec. 27 Commissioners Court Agenda
A slight increase in the Hopkins County Retirement Plan and NETEX donation are among the items on the Dec. 27, 2021 Hopkins County Commissioners Court agendas. The Commissioners are expected to consider a 1 percent cost of living raise for the Hopkins County retirement plan. Hopkins County Commissioners Court The Commissioners Court is also expected to present to NETX (Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District) a donation for...
Commissioners To Consider Pending Litigation In Connection With Turkey Creek Fuel Spill
Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked to consider taking action against Delek Logistics, the company involved in the Turkey Creek pipeline fuel spill in October of 2019. Turkey Creek area following pipeline diesel spill on Oct. 3, 2019 Approximately one year ago, Hopkins County Commissioners Court sought legal assistance in attempts to get Delek Logistics to pay for damages reportedly caused by heavy trucks using Precinct 1...
Chamber Connection – Dec. 22: Appreciate Each Person In Your Life With Gift Of Time, Memories
By Butch Burney, Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo For all that we’ve lost and everything we’ve gained in 2021, Christmas is an annual reminder to appreciate each day and to appreciate each person in your life. I hope that everyone has family or loved ones that they can connect with this Christmas season. A gift of time is more meaningful that anything wrapped under a...
A Year In Review: 2021 Livestock And Forage
Mario Villarino, Hopkins County Extension Agent By Dr. Mario Villarino, CEA-Ag/NR, [email protected] Relevance Livestock and forage production are a 3.96 billion dollars industry in the Central Region. Livestock and forage enterprises are affected by climate and market variability. Hopkins County currently has more than 100,000 head of cattle with 27,000 head of dairy cattle. Due to environmental requirements of federal and state...
Zoning Change For West Industrial Drive Property Recommended
A zoning change for a West Industrial Drive property is being recommended by the City of Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission. The request, made by owner John Heilman, to change the parcel from heavy commercial to light industrial so that it can be sold for potential development received approval of the P&Z Commission Monday evening and must now be approved by Sulphur Springs City Council. John Heilman has requested a...
