Zoning Request, Supplies Contracts For 3 Capital Improvement Projects Up For Consideration
A zoning request, supplies contracts for three capital improvement projects and airport ground lease agreements are up for consideration by Sulphur Springs City Council tonight (May 3, 2022). Sulphur Springs Municipal Building Jason and Jennifer Lacomfora are asking that 1.54 acres they own at 1120 Church Street be rezoned. The tract is split-zoned multifamily and heavy commercial. The Lacomforas would like for the entire property to...
Wildcats Baseball Gets 4-1 Road Win at Pine Tree, Keeping Playoff Hopes Alive
Coach Jerrod Hammack’s team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, besting Pine Tree 4-1 to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sulphur Springs got two runs on the board thanks to a solid 2nd inning. Two walks and two singles, the latter from Mayer Millsap being a 2 RBI single, giving the Wildcats an early 2-0 lead. Wildcats baseball put two more runs on the board over the 4th and 5th innings to have a big 4-0 advantage over...
SSES To Get New Access Control System
2 New Members Selected For Sulphur Springs ISD Concussion Oversight Team A new access system for Sulphur Springs Elementary, an amended TASB agreement, changes to the concussion oversight team and election services for the bond election were approved by Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees at the regular meeting earlier this week. Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees Access Control Sulphur Springs ISD...
Villarino, Carpenter Recognized As Top Seniors In SSHS Class of 2022
Joel Villarino and Dawson Pace Carpenter were recognized as the top seniors in the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2022. Villarino, son of Mario Villarino and Leah Larsen, is this year’s valedictorian. Carpenter, son of Rodney and Nikki Carpenter, earned salutatorian honors with a 4.43 weighted grade point average. The pair have been friends since second grader when they were in the same class at Bowie Primary School. While...
Wildcats Baseball Can’t Keep Up, Losing to Longview 10-4
Baseball lost a much-needed win in a duel with Longview Wednesday. Errors plagued the Wildcats as walks, errant throws and wild pitches allowed the Lobos to get the victory of Sulphur Springs in the Wednesday duel. Wildcats baseball trailed to start the game. Coach Jerrod Hammack’s team made a rally to lead shortly thereafter, only to watch it slip away as the Lobos stormed back for a 10-4 win Wednesday. Sulphur Springs found...
Lady Cats Softball Wins in Marshall, 6-1
Lady Cats softball got another win Tuesday, Mar. 22 in Marshall thanks to solid pitching and a grand slam. Parris Pickett was the difference-maker on offense. The SS recorded two hits in the game, both of which allowing at least one Lady Cat to cross home plate. Her first hit was the biggest of the night, a gram slam that powered Sulphur Springs past Marshall 5-0 in the top of the 3rd. While the Lady Mavs were able to put a run on the...
15 Personnel Changes Approved For Sulphur Springs ISD In Addition To Contract Extensions
Douglass ECLC Principal/Head Start Director To Retire, SSES Counselor Resigns Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved 15 personnel changes in addition to routine contract extensions recommended for certified and non-certified administrative personnel for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. SSISD logo Among the 15 personnel changes approved by trustees at the recommendation of administrators following an executive session...
Wildcats Baseball Falls to North Lamar 8-4
Baseball teed off their lone regular season contest in Paris, but fell to North Lamar 8-4 on Monday, Feb. 28. The Panthers put runs on the board early, scoring their first of eight in the bottom of the first thanks to a double and helped by two wild pitches from the Wildcats. In the top of the 3rd Sulphur Springs capitalized on errors committed by North Lamar to the tune of three walks and two Wildcats hit by pitches. After a couple...
Candidate Filing Continues Through Feb. 18 In Municipal, School Elections
Candidates have 7 1/2 days left to file for places on May 7 municipal and school election ballots. As of Tuesday afternoon, neither the Sulphur Springs and Yantis ISD School Board Elections nor the Sulphur Springs City Council Elections candidates had drawn challengers. Candidate filing continues through Feb. 18, 2022. SSISD logo Sulphur Springs ISD All three incumbents — Craig Roberts, Leesa Toliver, John Prickette — filed candidate...
Trustees Approve Personnel Policy Change, 4 Staff Changes
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved a personnel policy change and four staff changes during a special called bard meeting Monday. Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees Personnel Changes The school board, following an executive session, accepted one resignation and three new hires for Sulphur Springs High School. Misty Nottingham resigned as the Connections special education aide at SSHS. Sadie Evans was hired to replace...
