Search Nets Cache Of Contraband And 4 Arrests
Jun03

Search Nets Cache Of Contraband And 4 Arrests

The search of a Sulphur Springs address netted a cache of contraband and 4 arrests, according to police. An investigation into narcotic activity resulted in Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit investigators seeking and obtaining a narcotic search warrant. The SCU investigators, with SWAT officers standing by as a precaution, served the warrant around 8:30 a.m. June 3, 2021. Inside, officers located 1.5 pounds of marijuana, 760...

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CJAA Texas Jet Blast Is a Soaring Success Over Memorial Day Weekend
Jun03

CJAA Texas Jet Blast Is a Soaring Success Over Memorial Day Weekend

Over Memorial Day weekend, several retired jets recommissioned for training were flown at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport to get pilots’ certifications. Russell Armstrong, Host of the CJAA (Classic Jet Aircraft Association) Texas Jet Blast, also hosted in 2019. Armstrong, when not hosting air training, is a certified financial planner, owning an investment practice, AIS Financial, in Commerce. The host of this year’s...

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Four SSHS Sports Programs Begin The Edge Next Week
Jun03

Four SSHS Sports Programs Begin The Edge Next Week

Next week (June 7-10), four Sulphur Springs ISD sports programs begin The Edge conditioning program with sport-specific skills work. In addition, there will a sports camp for tennis. Football, cross country, and boys and girls soccer start The Edge. The Edge will continue Mondays through Thursdays for six weeks ending July 15. The Edge for football takes place in the Multi-Purpose Building. The first session, for entering 10th through...

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City Council Approves Rezoning Requests, Grant Application, Hears Project Updates
Jun03

City Council Approves Rezoning Requests, Grant Application, Hears Project Updates

Sulphur Springs City Council approved rezoning requests and a grant application for a new project this week. City Finance Director reports March sales tax numbers were up. Rezoning Requests The city council approved on second and final reading ordinances granting rezoning requests from Larry and Linda Evans and Chuck Sickles during the the regular council meeting on June 1, 2021. The Evans asked that their property at 1340 South...

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Affiliated Driving School 1-Day Class is Forming in July, Receive Insurance Discount, Ticket Dismissal Upon Completion
Jun03

Affiliated Driving School 1-Day Class is Forming in July, Receive Insurance Discount, Ticket Dismissal Upon Completion

The Affiliated Driving School one-day course is returning to Sulphur Springs, and the first class is forming for July 29, 2021. The course lasts from 10am til 4pm that day at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center at 150 MLK Drive in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Drivers of any age are welcome to attend. Also, this class is an excellent way to save 10% off of your Liability Insurance. The Discount is good for 3 Years. Cost is $15 to take...

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Infant Tested Positive For Methamphetamine
Jun03

Infant Tested Positive For Methamphetamine

A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was charged with child endangerment after her infant tested positive for methamphetamine, according to police reports. Kelsey Devon Carrillo AKA Sarah Andrea Kijinitchee (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators assisted Child Protective Services agents with a 1-year-old child after arresting the child’s mother on May 23, 2021, after finding more...

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TWC, TRA Porter Offers Free Restaurant Industry Training
Jun02

TWC, TRA Porter Offers Free Restaurant Industry Training

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in partnership with the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is launching a new Restaurant Recovery Training certification portal for prospective restaurant workers. Part of the larger Restaurant Recovery Initiative, which launched recently, the training allows free and flexible online training to quickly prepare workers for restaurant industry jobs. “This portal is another example of TWC’s...

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CHRISTUS To Host COVID Vaccine Clinics At Morning Chapel, St. James Churches
Jun02

CHRISTUS To Host COVID Vaccine Clinics At Morning Chapel, St. James Churches

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 2, 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] June is National Men’s Health Month: What better time than now, than to schedule...

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4 SSHS Choir Students Earn 1s At State Solo & Ensemble Contest
Jun02

4 SSHS Choir Students Earn 1s At State Solo & Ensemble Contest

Congratulations to Sulphur Springs High School seniors Haylee Fletcher and Jatavion Hall, and freshmen, Alan Guzman and Will (Bradley) Sims, on their choral accomplishments. The SSHS choir students earned 1st division ratings at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble contest. “These students earned their ratings for their solo, which they competed with at regional contest in February, and are the first students in many years to...

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City Manager’s Report – June 2021
Jun02

City Manager’s Report – June 2021

Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report  during the June 1, 2021, council meeting: COVID-19 RESPONSE The number of active cases in Hopkins County increased 41% since our last meeting with 38 active cases as of May 28th. There are 3 patients in the OVID unit at the hospital. AIRPORT Hosted a Classic Jet Aircraft Association (CJAA) event wherein participants purchased...

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