Gibson Files for Place 2 on City Council
Wednesday afternoon, Sara Gibson, who has lived in Sulphur Springs for 54 years, filed to seek Place 2 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. A second generation business owner, her campaign theme is “Focusing on the Future”. Ms. Gibson is no stranger to civic service. She served as a member for the Planning and Zoning Board in the late 1990’s and was one of the first members of the Downtown Revitalization Board. Her father, Bill C....
Lucas Files for City Council Place 2
Jimmy Lucas filed for Place 2 on the Sulphur Springs City Council on the afternoon of the first day to file, January 17, according to City Secretary Gale Roberts. A native resident of Sulphur Springs for 54 years, Lucas said choosing this city as his home has been key to his success in life, and it’s time for him to give back. If elected, Lucas plans to address the growing challenges facing the community including road repairs,...
Johnson, Davidson File for Place 1 on Morning of First Day to File for City Council Race
Wednesday, January 17th was the first day to sign up for places on the May 5, 2018 ballot for City Council. Places 1, 2, and 3 are on the ballot this year. On the morning of the first day, Incumbent Craig Johnson filed for Place 1 and his challenger, Justin Davidson, also filed. Both Johnson and Davidson announced on social media their intentions to file well before the first day to file. Incumbent Johnson established a social media...
Council Paves Way for Block Grant; Proclaims April Fair Housing Month in City
Citizens of Sulphur Springs are urged to be aware and support fair housing laws as a result of a proclamation read by Mayor John Sellers Tuesday night January 2, 2018 during the regular session of the council. April is Fair Housing Month. Housing and streets were the primary focus for the council as they met in the first session of the New Year. Members of the council approved designated signatories for documents pertaining to a Texas...
Public Forum Dominates December City Council Meeting
Public Forum took much of the time of the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night, December 5, 2017, as the council allowed extended time to Marty Brown of Wisconsin. Locally, Mr. Brown’s corporation, DOUBLE INSANITY INVESTMENTS LLC, owns the building that once housed Lou Viney’s Restaurant and Pub. Double Insanity Investments, LLC shows to be a Texas corporation with Martin C. Brown and Tamara M. Brown as officers. Mr. Brown...
Lucas Announces Intent to Run for City Council Place 2
Jimmy Lucas has announced his intent to run for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 2. “I am pleased to announce my intent for candidacy to the Sulphur Springs City Council. My single encouragement for seeking this position is solely based on the fact that I feel this community includes every aspect of the city, not just portions. If elected, I will be only prompted by the citizens of this community to ensure all departments are...
November a Busy Month for City Employees
Tuesday night during the Sulphur Springs City Council November meeting, City Manager Marc Maxwell presented his monthly report. Regarding streets, Maxwell reported that the rework of Moore Street is completed and the street is again open. He stated that Pampa Street rework is moving at a brisk pace. The sewer line is finished and the water line is 75% complete with all water connections expected to be completed in the next two weeks....
Council Approve Sanders as Director of Public Service Department
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders was named Director of the Public Safety Department for the City of Sulphur Springs during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The council voted unanimously with one member abstaining. The vote followed a statement to the council by Brandon Day, Secretary-Treasurer for the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters. Day encouraged the council to consult with the TSAFF regarding any changes to...
Economic Development Took Center Stage at November City Council Meeting
Tax abatement took center stage at the Sulphur Springs City Council meeting Tuesday night. A resolution approving tax abatement for Back Story Brewery, Saputo, and an economic development agreement providing incentives to develop 216 Main Street received approval. Saputo will be expanding in a $44-million, 10-year tax abatement. The expansion will add infrastructure to the current facility and serve to remodel the building for greater...
City Council Approves Ordinance Regulating Pay Day Lenders in the City
Pay Day lenders have until January 1, 2018 to comply with a city ordinance that will regulate interest rates and length of terms for pay day loans following a vote of the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night, November 7, 2017. Pay Day Lenders provide a predatory lending mechanism that often prevents the borrower from repaying the original principle. The borrower is then stuck in a cycle of interest and loan costs. In approving...
