City Managers Report May 2nd 2023
SPRING CLEANUP – The annual spring cleanup has come to a close and has been a smashing success. The City offloaded over 1,000 vehicles, and sent 52 roll-offs to the landfill. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER – The foundation is currently under construction and concrete should be poured soon. PACIFIC PARK – The new Pacific Park Sports Pavilion foundation is under construction. Concrete will be poured Wednesday. When the pavilion is complete, the...
Sulphur Springs City Council July Meeting Rescheduled
May 3, 2023- During Tuesday’s meeting City Council members voted on the rescheduling of their July 4th meeting. With July 4th being a national holiday the Sulphur Springs City Council unanimously approved the rescheduling of their meeting. The new scheduled date is the Tuesday July 11th, 2023.
Sulphur Springs City Council Denies Rezoning Ordinance
May 3, 2023- Sulphur Springs City Council voted on City Ordinance No. 2832 ZC# 230402 a rezoning request by Collyn Seth McDaniel. The rezoning request would change a portion of the property at 928 College and 934 College Street that abuts Putman Street containing approximately 1.74 acres from single family to multi-family. Council member Tommy Harris spoke on his disapproval of the ordinance, stating that the intent of the developers...
Jim Chapman Lake/Cooper Dam Stilling Basin/Outlet Area to Close Temporarily
May 3, 2023- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers officials with the Fort Worth District, announced today that starting May 8, the Stilling Basin/Outlet Area at Jim Chapman Lake will be closed temporarily for repaving of the parking lot. For the safety of the public and work crews, the Stilling Basin/Outlet Area will be closed for approximately 30 to 45 days for fishing and all recreation activities. The lower road below the dam leading to the...
Chamber Connection – May 3, 2023
Every business, it seems, starts as a small business, but no business is insignificant. And this is a week designated to celebrate those businesses that are the lifeblood for our communities. This is National Small Business Week and we are excited to honor them! When you shop local, you: Help support your neighbors and friends who provide jobs for others. Generate tax dollars that provide infrastructure for your city and county....
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 5/1/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 1, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. New Service- Ophthalmology We are excited to announce that Ophthalmologist, Kara Hartl, MD FACS, will now be doing eye procedures such as cataract removals at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. Educated at Harvard University and University of California-San Diego...
Hopkins County Records – April 28
Land Deed Transaction Edward Ronnie Blaske to Brenda K Blaske and Edward Blaske; tract in the W D Halbrook survey Barrington Bank & Trust CO NA and Wintrust Mortgage to Secretary Of Veterans Affairs; tract M A Bowlin survey Elizabeth Anne Crow to Thomas Albritton; tract in the G Procello survey Bernardo Gomez-Mendoza and Cassandra Richards to Karen Lousie Franklin; tract M A Bowlin survey Cumby Cemetery Memorial Care Fund INC to...
Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar May 1-5, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of May 1-5, 2023 includes: MONDAY, May 1 – Corn Dogs, Green Beans, and Chips TUESDAY, May 2 – Cheesy Pasta Bake, Yellow Summer Squash and Garlic Toast/Roll WEDNESDAY, May 3 – TaterTot Casserole, Broccoli and...
Sulphur Springs Police Department Looking For New Hires
April 28, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police Department has announced that they are willing to pay for school for any who wish to join the force. Those who currently hold a TCOLE peace officer license may apply as well, however those who do not have a license will be sent to school by the department. The minimum qualifications to apply are: Must be 21 years old Must be a U.S. Citizen Must have an honorable discharge from the military (if...
April Is National Volunteer Month – Hopkins County Master Gardeners Announce Plant Swap
Front Row (Left to Right): Joan Brennan, Charlotte Wilson, Mario Villarino (County Agent), and Judy Jones.Second Row (Let to Right): Brenda Payne, Jon Dalzell, Ronnie Wilson, Phyllis Kitten, Gere Camper, Pam Jorgenson and Dawn Wilburn. Volunteers are an ESSENTIAL component of our Extension Office and we love them!. The Hopkins County Master Gardeners conduct demonstration programs, trainings, public events and even make school...
