City Manager’s Report for July Special Session
LOCUST STREET – The utility work (water, sewer, gas) is complete. Cement stabilization is complete and concrete work continues to progress from north to south. The concrete work is approximately 70% complete. MOORE STREET – Utility work is nearly completed on Moore Street. The Capital Construction Division has completed the sewer improvements, and water improvements will be completed before the next city council meeting. Atmos...
Vintage Market Coming to Downtown Sulphur Springs
“Brick Street Vintage Market” is a unique market experience being planned by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. Marlene DeYong, a local fashion merchant and DBA member was a guest during the KSST Morning Show with Enola Gay. Marlene announced that the Vintage Market will be held on Saturday September 16, 2017 between 8am and 6pm along several streets and sidewalks in the downtown district. Vendors are...
Wednesday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm; High: 93 with heat index as high as 100; Low: 75; Wind: South 5-10mph
Danny Wayne Beasley
Danny Wayne Beasley, age 59, of Sulphur Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2017, at his home. Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, July 14, 2017, 10:00 AM at Emory Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Williams officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday evening 6-8 PM, July 13, 2017, at Emory Baptist Church. Danny was born in Commerce, on May 3, 1958, the son...
Bailey Named Head Soccer Coach For Lady Cats
Sulphur Springs High School Athletic Director Greg Owens has named Assistant Soccer Coach Joel Bailey as the new Head Coach of the Lady Cats Soccer Team. Coach Owens said he had the utmost confidence and respect for Bailey. Coach Owens added Bailey is a SSHS Alumnus who cares very deeply for our community, kids and the girls soccer program. Coach Owens said Bailey was very passionate about soccer and has demonstrated great leadership....
Sulphur Springs City Council Special Meeting Agenda
The special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. Manager’s report will include status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant...
Superintendent Tells Board Stadium is on Schedule; 154 Vendor Proposals Approved
Superintendent of Sulphur Springs Schools, Michael Lamb, told school board members that the progress at Gerald Prim Stadium is being guided by sub-contractors that are “pushing hard and fast” to complete the task in the next eight weeks. He stated that he believes the work will be accomplished “on time.” He noted that the final phase of the project is the Bill Bradford Press Box. He noted that the electrical work and plumbing in that...
Dinner Bell Menu For July 12, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for July 12th, 2017 The Ten Percent Club is this week’s wonderful Community Partner. The Menu: Chicken Salad Sandwiches Ham Salad Sandwiches Pimento Cheese Sandwiches Zesty Potato Salad Slang Jang Fruit Melange Tea or Water Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
SSISD Board Approves Resignations/New Personnel Monday Night
Personnel changes approved at the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board meeting Monday night, July 10, 2017 include: Resignations Sonja Bolton Transitional 1st Teacher ECLC James Cartwright Assistant Principal Middle School Amy Neal Science Teacher Middle School Jesus...
