New Ms. Hopkins County Senior to be Chosen June 1, Registration Now Open
Crowning of current Ms. Hopkins County Senior Mary Ivey in 2018 Since 2009, the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant has brought a delightful annual contest in celebration of the Senior woman and her contribution to the community. The 2019 Pageant is set for Saturday June 1 at 6pm at the Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs. Ladies age 60 and older are invited to enter the fun competition. Their presence will present a cross-section...
Second Public Hearing on Annexation of Business Parks Leads to March 5th Decision by City Council
“If they ask for a tax abatement, we will have to consider it,” stated members of city council and city staff in answer a KSST News inquiry. The inquiry came after the conclusion of two public hearings regarding the annexation of industrial parks into the city limits of Sulphur Springs. Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the council chamber of City Hall, members of the council conducted a second public hearing regarding the...
Chamber Connection January 9, 2019
Big news from the Chamber! Since it is our 50th Anniversary for the Stew Contest, we are hosting our t-shirt/theme contest EARLY so we can CELEBRATE all year!!!! If you have a great idea for the theme of this year’s stew contest, submit your entry via email to [email protected] by January 31st, 2019. Can’t wait to see your ideas!!! It’s gonna be big!!! It is with great pleasure that the 2019 Board of...
City Council January Session: ISO Rating, Bid Approved for Summer Paving Program
During the Tuesday, January 8th Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, the council heard a report from the Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Assistant Fire Marshall David James, conducted public hearings for annexation of two business parks, approved updating various electrical, building, and maintenance codes, discussed savings on tax notes sale and Certificates of Obligation, and received bids for the summer paving...
Second Annexation Public Hearings Set for Wednesday, January 9, 2019; First Hearing Results
The first public hearings for Annexation of Pioneer Business Park and Heritage Business Park were conducted Tuesday night, January 8th during the Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council. A hearing for each business park was conducted and the second public hearings for each will be Wednesday , January 9th, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 210 North Davis Street. Proposed Annexation of Heritage Business...
Mayor Proclaims January 20-26, 2019 “School Choice Week”
During a January 8th Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, Mayor John Sellers proclaimed January 20-26, 2010 “School Choice Week”. CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, all children in the City of Sulphur Springs should have access to the highest quality education possible; and WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur Springs recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report January 8, 2019
CROSSTOWN TRAIL – Construction continues on the Hopkins County Civic Center grounds. The Capital Construction division installed 200 linear feet of pathway and a retaining wall on the Civic Center grounds. SUNSET STREET – We have been waiting for bids for the rock. They came in today. Now our grant writer will review the bids for compliance with the grant requirements. Once we approve the bids we will get started on the...
Local Woman In Possession of Meth When Arrested on Warrant for Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance
Surveillance at a residence on Middle Street in Sulphur Springs ended when Sabrina Rochelle “George” Plafcan, 49, drove away from her residence. A felony traffic stop by the Special Crimes Unit allowed them to serve a warrant for her arrest. She also had approximately 2-grams of methamphetamine on her person, which was found as she was booked into Hopkins County Jail. Plafcan also told officers there was additional meth in...
