City of Sulphur Springs Awarded $750,000 Texas Capital Fund Grant for Infrastructure
City of Sulphur Springs has been awarded a $750,000 Texas Capital Fund Grant for Infrastructure. The grant was made possible thanks to Saputo and the Ark-TX Council of Government. Tory Niewiadomski, City Development Director, told KSST News that Saputo’s investment in developing their facility locally was a key to the grant that will provide a 15-inch sewer pipe to replace aging pipe and provide new connects for Saputo to 18-27-inch waste-water disposal pipe already in place. The new pipe will open some properties to greater opportunity for development.
The grant is based on the number of jobs created and the amount invested. Saputo has grown to 375 employees and a recent $50-million expansion will add more employees. Niewiadomski said that of those new employees, 51% of the new hires will be people who currently have low to moderate income who will now have an opportunity to gain a higher paying job and better their opportunities in the city.
Saputo is also a significant waste-water user in the city. This is both good and bad. They do pay a lot toward waste-water costs but they also provide a large amount of waste-water to the system. With the age of sewer lines, this outside help will replace aging or weakened lines. The grant will also provide new sewer lines on undeveloped property in the city as well.
Nine “Fruit of the Spirit” Recipients Honored by Colorblind Ministries During 3rd Annual Banquet
With former Dallas Cowboys Everson Walls as speaker, inspiring gospel music by Kenya Chaffer and a beautifully served banquet meal, it was truly an event to be enjoyed and remembered. Pastor CJ Duffey of Colorblind Ministries envisioned this recognition a few years ago, to honor indivuduals in the spirit of love, fellowship and service to the community. In 2016, Duffey organized the first Fruit of the Spirit Awards and Banquet for Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The well-attended 2018 event took place in the Cafeteria of Sulphur Springs High School on September 15.
Recipients receiving their awards from Pastor CJ and Kathy Duffey were:
LOVE: Pastor Ron Smedley of Community Bible Fellowship of Dike, Texas and founding member of Morgan’s Mercy Mansion Rehab in Winnsboro.
JOY: Jenny Folmar, Special Education teacher at Cooper ISD and Specialist in Deaf Education
PEACE: Kenneth Dean, Jail Administrator and Pastor in Hopkins County Jail Ministry Program (Not pictured)
LONG-SUFFERING: Sam Johnson, Retired Air Force Captain and Vice President of Commercial Lending at CNB, Sulphur Springs
GENTLENESS: Enola Gay Mathews, with over 9,000 mornings spent with early-morning listeners as host of KSST Radio Morning Show
GOODNESS: Alan Screws, who along with his family and volunteers maintain a Christmas tradition in Hopkins County, the North Pole of Texas, sharing the true meaning of Christmas free of charge each December. (Not pictured)
FAITH: Evangelist Larry Jordan, a planter of numerous ministries and missions including New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church, now preaching revivals, retreats and Bible conferences.
KINDNESS/MEEKNESS: Judy Moore, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest and Christian Alliance Community Cupboard
SELF-CONTROL: Rowena Johnson, 49-year educator and admininistrator at Sulphur Springs ISD
SPECIAL HONOREES were Zach and Nancy Attaway, a couple who assist in numerous ways at Color Blind Ministries and Lord’s Work Food Pantry
Army Worms Invade Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County
Army worms have invaded Sulphur Springs according to several residents. KSST/Channel 18 Studios came under attack Monday morning. The small worms become larger as they devour grass and plants in their path. City and rural residents will be concerned. These worms create havoc for lawns, hay fields, grain crops, and other foliage. Concrete and Brick do not serve as a good meal for the worms.
Local Man Arrested For Assault at Hotel
A disturbance at a local hotel was more than a verbal altercation that Sulphur Springs Police Officers observed when they first arrived at the room. In speaking with all the individuals involved, it was found that an assault involving a dating relationship had occurred.
Officers arrested David Bradley McCord, 48, of Sulphur Springs. He is charged with a Felony 3, Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation. He is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $30,000 bond.
Local Senior Citizens Cheer on the Wildcats to a Homecoming Victory!
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab hosted the Annual Homecoming Pizza
Party at the Senior Citizens Center on Friday, September 14th. Senior Citizens came to cheer on the Sulphur Springs Wildcats as they prepared to face Terrell High School at the Homecoming Game on Friday Night on September 14th. Guess what! The spirit stayed strong and the Wildcats won 42-27. Thanks, Seniors!
Candlelight Vigil set for October 16, 2023 on Celebration Plaza Sponsored by Safe-T
The Candlelight Vigil, organized each year by Safe-T Crisis Center, will be held onTuesday October 16th in Sulphur Springs, Texas will honor Silent Voices and those that have lost their lives to domestic violence. All whose lives have been touched by domestic voilence are encouraged to attend, and the public is welcome to take part. Rain location is The Roc.
TxDOT Work Scheduled For Week of September 17-21, 2018
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Sept. 17, 2018. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
I-30 rest areas, Hopkins County: on north and south service roads east of Cumby. Watch for work zones while workers are constructing and completing new rest areas for travelers on I-30.
SH 11, Hopkins County, from SH 154 to Rock Creek. Watch for work zones while workers are striping the newly surfaced roadway.
SH 37, Franklin County: From Mt. Vernon to Winnsboro. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews prepare for surfacing operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
SH 19, Hopkins County: At FM 71 intersection. Watch for traffic delays as crews begin installing sign bases for the upcoming 4-way stop conversion.
Dinner Bell Menu For September 19, 2018
Dinner Bell September 19, 2018
Community Partner: The Law Office of Roper and White
Menu: A true Southern Treat
Red Beans and Rice
Fried Cabbage
Cornbread Muffins
Garden Salad
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Chocolate Yogurt Pudding
This is a favorite meal of any southern family. Come enjoy it with Dinner Bell friends. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see you.
Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
