City Budget Beginning To Experience Financial Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic
The budget for the City of Sulphur Springs is beginning to experience the financial impact of COVID-19, according to City of Sulphur Springs Finance Director Lesa Smith. Last month, Smith told the Sulphur Springs City Council there are several areas of city finance that could potentially be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The full amount will depend on numerous variables, including changes in spending habits, how long things remain...
Pursuit Ends With Crash On Downtown Square, 2 In Custody
A pursuit reportedly initiated by Sulphur Springs police officers concluded Thursday morning with a crash on the downtown square and two people being taken into custody. Police alerted that a vehicle pursuit was proceeding down College Street midmorning May 7. Additional police and sheriff’s officers responded in the area. The dark colored car continued toward the downtown square, where it reportedly crashed into a black light...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On A Child Pornography Charge
A 52-year-old Sulphur Springs man arrested on a child pornography charge Wednesday afternoon, remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday on the charge, according to sheriff’s investigators and arrest reports. Bryan Keith Kuzminski Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigators reported receiving information about suspect child pornography being distributed. The officers allegedly tracked the information to a social media...
Mother Arrested For Child Endangerment After Her Kid Tested Positive For Meth
A mother was arrested for child endangerment, after her kid tested positive for meth, according to police reports. Jennifer Lee Lindsay (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes reported Child Protective Services agents and SCU investigators worked together on an investigation of Jennifer Lee Lindsay. The 27-year-old Sulphur Springs woman’s 8-month-old child allegedly tested positive for...
Plat Request for Connally Corner Addition, Ordinance Approved By City Council
Sulphur Springs City Council made quick work of the May agenda, wrapping up the entire Zoom conference meeting in 40 minutes. During the May 5 meeting, the City Council approved one ordinance, two resolutions, a final plat request for Connally Corner Addition and heard about a few projects in progress or planning stages. Ordinance No. 2766 The Council heard on second and final reading Ordinance No. 2766, which amends and updates...
City Manager’s Report For May 5, 2020
City Manager Marc Maxwell The Sulphur Springs Manager’s Report was presented to Sulphur Springs City Council by City Manager Marc Maxwell at the regular May 5, 2020, City Council meeting, conducted via Zoom, and streamed on the City of Sulphur Springs Meetings YouTube channel. COVID-19 RESPONSE Most City Offices have reopened. Police Department, Fire Department, Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant remain...
Sulphur Springs City Council Appointed A Place 3 Councilman, Named New Parks Director
Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday appointed a Place 3 councilman and named a new parks and recreation director during their regular monthly meeting, conducted May 5, via Zoom videoconferencing and live streamed for public viewing on City of Sulphur Springs YouTube channel. Place 3 Appointment Sulphur Springs City Council appointed Oscar Aguilar to Place 3 on the council, one of four seats on the special election ballot. The...
Chamber Connection — May 7, 2020
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I wanted to start this column by saying, “Welcome to the Hunger Games!” Sometimes I feel like we ARE in the Hunger Games, especially after reading about Murder Hornets. This morning I read about some schools already deciding to go completely online in the fall, and stress just starts to creep into my skin. What is this craziness we are living? I think it is important...
May 6-12 Designated As National Nurses Week
Business News Release Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 4, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. National Nurses Week 2020 This week we celebrate Nurses! National Nurses Week 2020 begins Wednesday, May 6, through Tuesday, May 12, and celebrates nurses and their role in society. It also raises awareness about nursing as a possible career choice and...
Governor: Salons Can Reopen May 8, Gyms May 18
Governor Greg Abbott today expanded the list businesses and activities that may reopen, adding a definite date for salons and gyms to reopen. Swimming pool, wedding venue, office building and non-essential manufacturing business reopening dates were addressed. Four options for senior graduations and a creation of a new Surge Response Team Surge Response Teams to combat any COVID-19 flare ups in Texas were announced at the...
