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 rezoning to the City Council. The city Council opened the floor to the public to hear their opinions of the matter at hand, several members of the community came to the stand to speak their mind on the rezoning of the property.
The first person to the podium to speak was Ginger Brooks, Brooks discussed her opposition of the potential idea of a light industrial business across the road from the neighborhood “… A couple of our concerns have to do the noise and traffic, there is no shoulder or turning lane and being on the property for the last 20 years there is a lot more traffic than people seem to think…”
Chris Gibbins was next up to the podium to express his opposition on the rezoning of the property. Gibbins also explained he was acting as a representative of another member of the area who was also in opposition of the rezoning. “We stand in opposition but we don’t stand in opposition of growth for the further development of our community.” Gibbins said with as his final statement
Tammy Tanton took the podium next on behalf of her parents who are in opposition of the rezoning. Tammy expressed her concerns for the younger families that have recently moved in to the quiet neighborhood, and how the possible industrial zone could bring unwanted noise.
President of C&C Guardian Stacy Cody took the podium to express the companies opinion on the matter. Cody started out by explaining the previous plan of the property, which was to have it as a residential area, however this was denied. “we have two buyers and we cant sell in either direction…” stated Cody.
Vice-President of C&C Guardian Wayne Cooper took the podium after Cody to explain more on the companies interest in rezoning the property.
The City Council members voted to approve the rezoning and to overturn the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. A super majority vote was necessary for the City Council to approve the rezoning plan for the property, meaning that 80 percent of the council must approve the rezoning. Six Council members were present during the voting, the vote was as follows:
- 1 vote for no
- 1 abstained from voting
- 4 votes for yes
The rezoning planning was denied during first hearing due to the lack of a “super majority” vote.
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 stepped forward to speak out against the annexation. Todd Winters a member of the engineering firm for the project stepped forward to answer any questions that may have been of concern to the council members. The Annexation of the property would lead to the development of single family neighborhood within the property
The Sulphur Springs City Council reached a unanimous vote to approve the annexation of the property on first reading.
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. – 2nd place
- Ashland Hooten – Prepared Speech – 2nd place
- Holden Moss – Fundamental Accounting (Associate) – 2nd place
- Mika Boren – Advanced Office Procedures (Associate) – 1st place
3 students placed as Alternates:
- Jaci Robinson – Administrative Support Research Project – Ind. – 7th
- Ryan Mitchell – PC Configuration & Troubleshooting – 7th
- Jonah Foster – Business Law & Ethics (Associate) – 7th
Front row L-R: Harmony Goodman, Alexis Villarino, Camila Hidalgo, Holden Moss
2nd Row L-R: Ashland Hooten, Jaci Robinson, Macey Williams, Annaston Price, Claire Monk, Matthew Atkinson3rd Row L-R: Ryan Mitchell, Makieya Boren, Jaqueline Diosdado, Grayson Wall, Jack Bain, Jonah Foster, Andres Flores
NOT PICTURED: Katlyn Noe, Kylie Clarke, and Mackenzie Posey
Lady Cats Softball Goes 3-1 Over Four Days
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 with Prairiland.
Last weekend in Mount Pleasant, the Lady Patriots handed Sulphur Springs their first loss on the season, falling 5-0. This time around the Lady Cats flipped the script, winning 5-0 over Prairiland on Friday, Mar. 3.
The softball team put two runs on the board each in the 1st and 3rd innings.
Sandwiched in between those big innings, in the second, Coach Carrillo’s squad put another run up, en route to a 5-0, revenge match win against Prairiland.
Crimson Bryant had a stellar outing in the circle, pitching a complete five inning tournament game and allowing only two hits in the process.
The pitcher gave up no runs, walking one but striking out 12 Lady Patriot batters in the win.
In game two Friday, Sulphur Springs then had to take on Creekview. Coach Carrillo’s squad picked up where they left off, jumping out to a huge 5-0 lead after the first inning.
The game flipped itself on its head shortly thereafter, as the Mustangs scored six over the next two innings en route to a 6-5, come-from-behind win over the Lady Cats.
Adair picked up the loss, pitching four innings but under her watch the Lady Cast surrounded six runs in the loss (only two of which were earned). Adair walked and struck out one batter each as well.
Wrapping up the tourney and tournament play Saturday, Sulphur Springs faced host Royse City in what quickly became a pitcher’s duel.
Coach Carrillo’s team was the only squad to record hits in the Saturday tournament-closer, making contact with the ball in-play just twice. Both came in the 4th inning when Crimson Bryant, leading off the inning, sent a ball to deep left field for a home run. The pitcher’s solo shot put the Lady Cats for good, 1-0.
Bayler Boatman followed up the HR with a single of her own. The aforementioned batters were the only two hits in Saturday’s duel.
Sulphur Springs with the 1-0 win over Royse City wraps up tournament play for the Lady Cats, going 12-2 over three tourneys:
- First, hosting their own invitational, the softball team went a perfect 6-0
- Last weekend in Mount Pleasant the Lady Cats go 4-1
- And lastly this past weekend’s efforts in Royse City
Coach Carrillo’s team were originally slated to travel to Mabank Tuesday, but that game had to be pushed forward to Monday.
It made little difference for Sulphur Springs, as the Lady Cats shutout the Lady Panthers 1-0.
The lone run in the game came in the 6th when Reese Ragan singled, followed by a Bryant triple sending the former Lady Cat home, as Coach Carrillo’s squad took care of business from there, winning 1-0 on Monday, Mar. 6.
Bryant had another stellar outing in the circle, pitching a complete seven inning game and only giving up one hit in the win. The senior pitcher walked one but struck out 16 Lady Panther batters in the win.
Going 3-1 over four days brings Lady Cats softball’s season record to 14-3. This past weekend also marks the conclusion of tournament play for Sulphur Springs.
Next up, the Lady Cats head to New Diana Friday, Mar. 10. Friday and Tuesday mark the lone non-district contests prior to the start of district play next Saturday, Mar. 18.
Before they can shift their focus to the real test, they must first play in their second-to-last non-district game, scheduled to tee off Friday in New Diana at 6 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
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 concentrates and marijuana-infused products. People would also be legally allowed to grow up to 12 plants of marijuana at one time, for personal use only. The measure would allow sales to residents out-of-state.
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 participating Corvette owners at Clarion Pointe hotel. All car enthusiasts are invited to attend the Corvette Show Saturday morning on Celebration Plaza as entered cars will be judged and compete for prizes.
All Corvettes of any year are invited to attend this judged show. Prospective attendees can find more information on the flyer below about entering this year’s show.
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 was selected for the Newcomer of the Year award. Aaliyah Cheatum was chosen as Honorable Mention All-District.
Four Lady Cats made the All-District Academic Team: Wall, Willis, Johnson, as well as team manager Tatum Thompson.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
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, Carla – English Teacher SSHS
- Cowley, Carol – Counselor SSHS
- Meador, Mindy – Librarian SSHS
- McCrary, Angie – Read 180 Teacher SSMS
- Mejia, Lidia – DLE Kinder Teacher Travis
- Miller, Peggy – Food Service
- Arledge, Jenny – CTE Director SSHS
Resignations:
- Farrar Walters, Jennifer – Math/Science Teacher SSES
- Price, Lauren – Reading/SS Teacher SSES
- Rodgers, Nancy – Resource Teacher SSMS
- Mata, Yesenia – SPED Aide Barbara Bush Primary
- Salas, Cinthia – SPED Aide Barbara Bush Primary
- Early, Bailey – Aide Douglass
- Orozco, Nadia – Educational Aide SSMS
Position Changes:
- Geeslin, Laura (Former Position) Title 1 Aide/Bowie (New Position) SPED Aide/Bowie
- Giguere, Bryan (Former Position) SPED Aide/Bowie (New Position) Title 1 Aide/Bowie
Hopkins County Man Arrested for Assault and Criminal Mischief
March 7, 2023 – Miguel Angel Mejia was arrested on March 6 around 10pm after he allegedly returned home to find his wife cheating on him. When Mejia arrived, he apparently saw a man leaving his house via a bedroom window. Mejia allegedly used a shotgun to damage the pickup his wife’s lover arrived in, fired shots at his wife’s lover as he fled north towards Sulphur Springs, pointed a firearm at his wife and pushed her down. Mejia, armed with a 9mm handgun and a 30-06 rifle pursued the would-be suitor in his own pickup, but was unable to locate the man.
Deputies arrived at the Yantis, TX residence after the gun play had subsided. Mejia was located and arrested without incident. He was given a Miranda warning and he consented to speak with deputies. His wife gave deputies the information needed to locate her lover and he was found uninjured. Law enforcement was able to interview all three individuals. The interviews and surveillance footage helped piece together the entire exchange.
The owner of the damaged pickup informed deputies he wanted to pursue charges against Mejia due to the extensive damage. The fleeing man also wished to pursue charges against Mejia.
Thirty-one year-old Mexico born Mejia reports himself a self employed in the concrete business. Mejia’s charges (two of which are felonies) include:
- AGG ASSAULT DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE W/WEAPON
- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$2,500<$30K
- AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
Mejia remains in Hopkins County jail as of Tuesday morning. No bail information is available.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Main Street Theatre Looking For Actors To Play Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Sulphur Springs’ Main Street Theatre, operated by the Community Players, Inc., is looking for nine actors for its upcoming production of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, directed by Lyndie Mansfield.
Auditions will be held at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Thursday, March 9th @ 6:30 p.m. & Saturday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Performances are May 12-14, 19-21 (Friday/Saturday evenings, Sunday matinee). No experience is required. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Bring your current headshot and resume if you have them. If you don’t have a headshot and/or resume, don’t let that stop you! Come and audition!
Please visit www.communityplayersinc.com to sign up for an audition slot or to find additional information.
No experience is required.
(Due to the nature of this particular play, actors must be able to realistically portray the character’s gender, race, and approximate age as written.)We are looking for five women, ages 25-60 (3 White/European descent, 2 Black/African descent) and four men, ages 30-70 (2 White/European descent, 2 Black/African descent). * Due to the nature of this particular play, actors must be able to realistically portray the character’s gender, race, and approximate age as written.The Story: A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly come to realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones with concerns about the match, and it’s not long before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. At the end of the day, will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down.
Rehearsals begin the week of March 27. The rehearsal schedule will accommodate as many conflicts as possible.
Performance dates and times are:
- Friday, May 12 / May 19 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 13 / May 20 at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, May 14 / May 21 at 2 p.m.
