Moments of Illumination During Ho-Hum City Council Meeting
Sulphur Springs City Council made short work of a ho-hum agenda Tuesday night. However, there were moments of illumination. During his report to the council, City Manager Marc Maxwell stated that the Hopkins County Courthouse has new lighting installed on the roof that will be synchronized with the lighting on Celebration Plaza and the downtown area. The lights on the courthouse were added, according to County Judge Robert Newsom, to...
“Corrected” Council Approves Patrol Vehicle Bids; Hears Value of Police Body Cams During December Meeting
The value of police body cameras and patrol vehicle cameras in use in the city was presented to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their December meeting. The city is one of 35 cities in Texas that have the equipment in use for all officers and vehicles. The body camera is always running according to Police Chief Jay Sanders and the video covers a 180-degree range around the officer. Video from the cameras are...
Proclamations, Presentations, and Resolutions Highlight Manager’s Report
Proclamations, presentations, and resolutions along with ordinances top the list of items on the Sulphur Springs City Council agenda for the 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3rd regular session in City Hall Council Chambers, 201 North Davis Street. The council will meet in Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the position of the presiding Municipal Court Judge and Associate Municipal Court Judge. At the conclusion of the regular session, they...
