No Coal Ash Buried or Deposited in Lakes at Thermo Mine
Although a local newspaper said property being donated to the City of Sulphur Springs could threaten groundwater in the area due to coal ash dumps, City Manager Marc Maxwell has been assured by Luminant Mining that there are no dumps at the Thermo Mine site. He also notes that the dumpsites for the coal ash are downstream from Hopkins County. All coal mined at the Thermo site was transported to Monticello power plant southwest of Mt...
Public Input Sought for Buford Park Planning
Tuesday, January 15, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the city council chambers, the City of Sulphur Springs will receive input from residents that will assist in future planning for Buford Park. This is the second in a series of opportunities for the public to contribute ideas for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The Parks and Open Space Master Plan will be used by the city as they apply for Texas Parks and Wildlife...
Second Annexation Public Hearings Set for Wednesday, January 9, 2019; First Hearing Results
The first public hearings for Annexation of Pioneer Business Park and Heritage Business Park were conducted Tuesday night, January 8th during the Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council. A hearing for each business park was conducted and the second public hearings for each will be Wednesday , January 9th, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 210 North Davis Street. Proposed Annexation of Heritage Business...
Mayor Proclaims January 20-26, 2019 “School Choice Week”
During a January 8th Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, Mayor John Sellers proclaimed January 20-26, 2010 “School Choice Week”. CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, all children in the City of Sulphur Springs should have access to the highest quality education possible; and WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur Springs recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all...
Tira News: Dec 28th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Eddie Gray. He passed away on Thursday and his funeral service was on Monday, under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home in Naples, Texas. I appreciate Linda Petty letting me know. Please be in prayer for the family. William and Joyce Dodd had Christmas lunch and their “family tree” on Christmas Day. Joyce reports that all the family was together to...
Tira News Dec 7th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Danny Rawson. He passed away on November 28th. A memorial service will be held on a later date at the DFW National Cemetery. Please be in prayer for his wife Judy, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Con, and granddaughter Sophie. The community Christmas party is this Saturday, December 8th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. We will enjoy a meal and time of visiting...
Mohesky Makes Eagle Scout
SULPHURSPRINGS, TX — Grant Mohesky, of Sulphur Springs, has earned the BoyScouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award. Mohesky was recognized in a formal Court of Honor Ceremony on November 17,2018. Tom Sellers, served as Master of Ceremonies and presented Grant with his Eagle Scout Charge. A member of Circle Ten Council, Troop 69, Mohesky is one of only approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who...
Hall or Representative to Attend Candidate Form Focused on Education
As the October 9th Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel candidate forum focused on Public Education approaches, Texas State Senate District 2 incumbent Republican Bob Hall has announced that he or a representative of his campaign will be present. The event features candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Texas District 2 State Senator, and Texas District 2 Representative. A meet the candidates begin at 5:30 and candidates will speak in...
“East End Allegiance: Our Youth” Program and a Pacific Park Improvement Project To Be Launched
Sulphur Springs native Bridgette Cooper, founder of East End Allegiance: Our Youth Dallas resident Bridgette Cooper, a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2003, went on to complete her education through Texas Women’s University and University of Phoenix in Dallas. As a personal commitment, this businesswoman is focused on her home town where she benefitted from help and encouragement after losing both her parents at...
SSISD High School Food Truck Day
Sulphur Springs ISD High School students will have more lunch choices Friday September 7th, 2018. For one day only, local food trucks will park at the high school and serve ‘student meals’. This treat was initiated by the SSHS Student Council. Student council president Alexis Lopez, council members, and Sponsor Alyssa Butler are in charge of the event. For those students who choose not to visit the trucks, the school lunch...
