ZBA Approved Special Use Permit, Variance Request
The Sulphur Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments Tuesday conducted the regular June meeting in short order. The ZBA approved a special use permit and a variance request during the meeting. The meeting lasted less than 10 minutes. Special Use Permit Brandy Estes request for a special permit was granted. She will now be allowed to provide cosmetic tattooing at her new business, BackLash Salon, at 440 South Hillcrest Drive in Woodbridge...
P&Z Recommends Special Use Permit For Cosmetic Tattooing For New Salon
Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening agreed to recommend to the Zoning Board of Adjustments that a new business be granted a special use permit to perform cosmetic tattooing. Also discussed at the meeting was the possibility of proposing ordinances which would define cosmetic tattoos/permanent makeup and identify which districts to permit them in, and which would allow certain accessory dwelling units. Special...
Meal A Day Menu For June 15-19, 2020
While the Senior Citizens Center remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the dedicated Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for June 15-19, 2020 includes: Monday —- Lemon Chicken, On a Bed of Garden Rice and California Blend Vegetables Tuesday — Sliced Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll Wednesday —...
SSISD Trustees Approved 13 Personnel Recommendations
Contract Release Date For Resignation Notifications Announced Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved 13 personnel recommendations and recognized one of their own. The contract release date for employees was also noted during the regular June school board meeting. SSISD Board of Trustees have resumed regular meetings with social distancing. The June session, like many things this year, was a little bit different in observance...
Rowena Johnson Honored For 50-Year Legacy In Education
Sulphur Springs ISD Board Of Trustees this week celebrated the “career of a valued employee, treasured educator and cherished friend” for a milestone achievement few achieve in their career. Rowena Johnson was honored for 50 years of service at SSISD. “Tonight is an extremely special night. It’s a night we can all come together to celebrate, and I can’t think of a better person to celebrate this night...
Modified Relay For Life Will Feature Survivors Parade, Luminaries June 12
Things are ever changing due to Covid-19, and the Relay For Life Tri-County, TX Event Leadership Team has made changes this year to keep the community and survivors safe. Although later than normal, a modified Relay For Life event will still be held June 12. This year’s event will not include the normal survivor lap and booths. A survivor “parade” will at Buford Park, on the corner of North League Street and Connally...
Family Health & Fitness Day
By Johanna Hicks, Family and Community Health Agent, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Hopkins County Johanna Hicks Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, along with park and recreation agencies everywhere are encouraging families to participate in Family Health & Fitness Day, June 13, 2020. Celebrated the second Saturday in June each year, Family Health & Fitness Day is an opportunity for everyone to discover all the health...
Fish, Boat, Hike! News from Cooper Lake State Park
Boat ramp repaired after Spring flooding at Doctors Creek unit Now it’s Time for Some Fun in the Sun at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— It’s time to get outside and enjoy the beginning of summer! What can be better than visiting Cooper Lake State Park? The park has two swimming areas that are open and ready for you. The lake is full and the cool early summer waters of the lake will feel so refreshing! ...
Meal A Day Menu For June 8-12
While the Senior Citizens Center remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the dedicated Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for June 8-12, 2020 includes: Monday —- Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice and California Blend Vegetables Tuesday — Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Broccoli and a Roll Wednesday — King Ranch...
City To Charge For Use Of Council Chambers
If you had your eye on the City Council Chambers inside the Sulphur Springs Municipal Building (City Hall) for an event or meeting, there will be a fee for new bookings moving forward. The City of Sulphur Springs currently allows the Council Chambers inside City Hall to be used for events, classes, meetings and other gatherings at no cost, City Finance Director Lesa Smith noted. The other city facilities available for use — the...
