“UPDATED” Ross Autopsy; Ranger’s Investigation Into Death Nears Completion
KSST has been given a copy of the Autopsy Report in the death of Tony Chance Ross by his family. The autopsy was conducted March 9th at 12:35 p.m. at the Tyler Forensic Center. The autopsy was requested by Smith County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Gary Alfred following Ross’ death on March 8, at 2:50 p.m. Dr. David L. Zimmerman was the forensic pathologist. On an additional page faxed to KSST, the Ross family outlined their...
Atmos Energy Digging Into Lamar Street Reconstruction
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell had some bad news for the City Council Tuesday night. After noting the Lamar Street reconstruction project had been finished, Maxwell said Atmos would be digging it up in three places. A subcontractor that did work on Lamar for Atmos lacked proper certification to do the work on three addresses. The city wants Atmos to repave that portion of the project after they dig it up to do...
Hannah Kirby Day Wednesday!
There will be a reception for Hannah Kirby Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Sulphur Springs City Hall. The entire City Council has been invited. Many citizens of Sulphur Springs have joined together to support Ms. Kirby during her recent participation on “The Voice” on NBC.
House Bill SB1158 Inches Forward
The Hopkins County recommended Bill to offer voter’s a chance to increase the local sales’ tax in Hopkins County has been placed on the docket for discussion in the Texas Senate Finance Committee. Senator Hall, the Bill’s sponsor, surely will be invited to the Finance Committee to explain the Bill, but is not listed yet on the agenda. The meeting, which will take place April 21st at 9:00 am, will most likely be...
Ross’ Arresting Officers Remain on Duty
Thursday morning Sulphur Springs Chief of Police Jay Sanders responded to a question asked during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. His response came following a meeting with City Manager Marc Maxwell. “Why are the three arresting officers still on duty while an investigation of the death of Chance Ross is being conducted?” This was the question asked by his brother, Chad Ross Tuesday night April 7th during the regular...
Taylor Honored on National Mayor’s Day
Sulphur Springs Mayor Freddie Taylor was honored on National Mayor’s Day at an event at the Senior Citizens Civic Center that April 7, 2015. Taylor, who moved to Sulphur Springs from Pennsylvania in 2000, became a member of the city council in 2004 and served his first term as mayor soon after. Taylor is in his second term as mayor of the city. Mayor Taylor encourages residents to recognize the positive impact of service in our...
Cooper Lake Nears Full Mark
Cooper Lake is as close to full as its’ been in quite some time after recent rains. Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell said Monday the lake is just two feet, three inches below capacity. Back in December, he told the City Council the lake was some 13-feet low. The last time the lake was completely full was in late 2010. Maxwell credited the coming of El Nino in the Pacific for the wetness here.
Oscar Aguilar wins coin toss
Incumbent Oscar Aguilar and challenger Charles Oxford, running for Place 3 on the Sulphur Springs City Council, gathered in the City Secretary’s Office Friday morning to draw for places on the ballot. Aguilar won a coin toss to pull a slip out of a hat and drew #1. The ballot will read Oscar Aguilar and then Charles Oxford.
Oxford Files for Place 3
There will be at least one contested race in Sulphur Springs. Former Sulphur Springs City Councilman Charles Oxford filed late Thursday for the Place 3 City Council seat currently held by incumbent Oscar Aguilar. Aguilar has also filed. Incumbents in Place 1, Craig Johnson and Place 2 Clay Walker have also filed but have drawn no opponents. Deadline to file in all city, school and hospital races is 5 p.m. today. Only incumbents have...
Tira News 02/27/15 by Jan Vaughn
The regular quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Tira Community Center. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Lee and Kim Beck enjoyed “Muddy Gras” on Friday, February 13th, at Muddy Jakes in Sulphur Springs, along with their son, Jackson Dailey, and his friend Courtney. “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!” [Let the good times roll!], says Kim. Jackson Dailey...
