Sulphur Springs City Council Denies Rezoning Of Main Street Property
March 8, 2023- On Tuesday, March 7th the Sulphur Springs City Council discussed Rezoning of Property located at 2119 Main Street, identified as lot Pt 1, 2, BLK:122. The property consists of approximately 10 acres of land, owned by C&C Guardian Inc. The Rezoning of the property would change the property form a light commercial property to a light industrial property. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended the denial of the...
City Council Annexation of Property West Of Town
March 8, 2023- Sulphur Springs City Council met last night to discuss ordinance 2825, the annexation of 281.644 acres of property west of Stonebriar Neighborhood owned by Oak National Development, LLC, among other items within their agendas. During the meeting members of the council opened up the floor to members of the community to voice their opinion of the matter to the members of the council. However, no members of the community...
John Jearl Baugh
John Jearl Baugh of the Hatchville Community, passed away on March 1st , 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A memorial will be held at the Bible Way Lighthouse Church, 253 County Road 4591on Monday. March 13, 2:00 pm. John is survived by: Sisters – Sally Dennis, Linda Trammell, Nell Warren, Judy Langer, Lauretta Ruczynsky. Grandchildren – Lily Baugh, Graesen Kesterson, Ginger Kesterson. Stepdaughter –...
SSISD Business Professionals Of America State Competition Results
March 7, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD Business Professionals of America (BPA) students recently competed at the State BPA Leadership Competition in Dallas. Twenty students competed. The results of that competition are as follows: Four students advanced to Nationals, which will be on April 26-30 in Anaheim, California. Those students advancing are: Kenzie Posey – Administrative Support Research Project – Ind. –...
Lady Cats Softball Goes 3-1 Over Four Days
Lady Cats softball pitcher Crimson Bryant in the circle. The senior pitcher over the weekend willed her team to two shutout victories thanks to her efforts in the circle. Coach David Carrillo’s team had a very successful four days, going 3-1. First, in Royse City at their final tournament, Sulphur Springs went a stellar 2-1 over two days and three games. Friday, playing in two contests, Lady Cats softball first had a rematch...
Marijuana Legalization On Oklahoma Ballot Measure
March 7, 2023- Oklahoma has proposed a new ballot measure -State Question 820- that could allow marijuana to be grown and used recreationally within state lines. Currently Oklahoma allows the use of medical marijuana, allowing those with prescriptions the ability to purchase marijuana. Just like alcohol, recreational marijuana will only be available to be purchased by a individual over the age of 21 years of age, up to one ounce, plus...
Sulphur Springs Corvette Club Announces 2023 Show
March 7, 2023 – The annual Sulphur Springs Corvette Club show is scheduled for October 28, 2023 on Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs. This year’s show date will coincide with the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Cook-Off that will be held in Buford Park giving participants in either event more options of things to do while in Sulphur Springs. The local Corvette Club will be hosting a Friday night event for...
Lady Cats Basketball Players Earn All-District Honors
The fourth seeded Lady Cats basketball team fared very well on the All-District list released recently by Lady Cats basketball coach Bryan Jones. Seniors Kenzie Willis and Addisyn Wall were chosen to the All-District First team. Sophomores Trinity Jefferson as well as Kyra and Kaylee Carter all made the All-District Second Team. Another one, Codee Roland, was voted by her peers as 15-4A Sixth Man of the Year. Freshman Rainey Johnson...
Sulphur Springs ISD Early Retirement, Resignations, and Position change
March 7, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees met Monday March 6th. During their regular monthly meeting several personnel changes were announced. A total of 7 employees announced early of their intentions to retire at the end of the school year. Another 7 employees are resigning from the district, as well as two job changes were announced. The full list approved by the Board of Trustees is as follows. Early Retirement: Baxley,...
East Texas Man Missing, Last Seen At Margaritaville Casino In Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, La. — Police in Bossier City, LA, are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing East Texas man. Police say Don’Tavia Bryant, 31 of Garrison, was reported missing by a family member on March 1, 2023. He is reported to have last been seen at Margaritaville Casino, located at 777 Margaritaville Way in Bossier City, LA, on Feb. 25, 2023. Bryant was last spoken to via phone on Feb. 26 at approximately 4:00 a.m. The...
