EDC Executive Director to Retire
Roger Feagley Announces Retirement – Chris Brown Chosen As Successor The Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC will see a passing of the torch after almost 2 decades of success with Roger Feagley at the helm. Roger has announced he will retire in January, 2024, which will mark 19 years of service, providing assistance and resources of over $14m to nearly 40 local companies and projects. “It has been a pleasure to serve the Sulphur...
HC Health Care Foundation Board Of Directors Votes To Fund Free Mammography Clinic
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Director’s held its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on July 11. As part of the agenda, the Board discussed how to utilize the funds earned through the 4th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo slated for August 3. The annual Free Mammography Clinic will be funded with proceeds of the event. In October, two Saturdays will be designated to conduct the clinic...
Designer Handbag Bingo Tables Go on Sale
Sulphur Springs, TX – Tables will go on sale on Saturday, June 24 for the popular Designer Handbag Bingo. Tables include eight packets which allow players to participate in the ten regular rounds of bingo. Additionally, each packet includes a drink ticket and an entry card for door prizes. Designer Handbag Bingo will be held on Thursday, August 3. This is a fundraiser for the local nonprofit, the Hopkins County Health Care...
17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Sponsors
Thank you, Bell Concrete, for sponsoring the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Lights of Life Gala which will be held on April 22. Matt Jasmer (l-r) poses with Gala Co-Chairs Whitney and Logan Vaughan. Tickets are available at LOLGala2023.GiveSmart.com Matt Jasmer, Gala Co-Chairs Whitney and Logan Vaughan Advanced Heart Care is sponsoring the Light of Life Gala that supports local healthcare. Gala Co-Chair Logan...
Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will be a Tiaras and Tumbleweeds sponsor for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. CMF-SS CEO Paul Harvey (center) is photographed with the Gala Volunteer Chairs, Whitney (left) and Logan Vaughan (right) at a ceremonial check presentation. The LOL Gala proceeds will be used to purchase new critical care beds, inpatient therapy...
Dr. David Sargent Honored At Retirement Celebration For 14 Years As ENT Specialist With CHRISTUS Clinic
Staff, coworkers, family, friends and community members gathered Monday evening to wish Dr. David Sargent well as he embarks on the next chapter of life – retirement. Sargent has most recently served as an ear, nose and throat specialist with CHRISTUS in Sulphur Springs. Brad Burgin, Practice Manager for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Specialty Clinics, said Sargent glorifies CHRISTUS’ five core values — dignity, excellence,...
SSISD Approves Application, Tax Agreement With Ashoka Steel Mills
Ashoka Steel Mills, LLC, this week cleared another hurdle toward locating the company’s first US plant in Sulphur Springs. The business received approval from Sulphur Spring ISD Board of Trustees for what is often referred to as a Chapter 313 Tax Agreement, referring to Texas Tax Code Chapter 313, which allows businesses to apply for a tax break on all or part of school district maintenance and operations taxes. Ashoka Steel...
City Council To Consider Speed Limit On Mockingbird Lane South Of I-30
4-Way Stop Signs At City Intersection; Thermo Ag Licenses; Ashoka Tax Abatement, Water Sales On Nov. 1 Agenda Sulphur Springs City Council will consider two items related to 4 city streets, Thermo ag licenses, a tax abatement for Ashoka Steel and a water district’s sales request, among others during the regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. Ashoka Steel/Thermo Property Ashoka Steel Mills, LLC The City Council will first...
Changes Proposed For City’s Enterprise Zone Program, Video Gaming Facility Policies
Sulphur Springs City Council this week approved on final reading a reinvestment zone and a rezoning request, as well as a reinsurance contract, a resolution appointing 3 to the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board, and on first reading two ordinance amendments. Video Gaming Facility Ordinance Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson asked the City Council to consider approving Ordinance No. 2810, which would amend...
Sulphur Springs City Council Has Busy Night Ahead With Workshop Followed By Regular Meeting
Sulphur Springs City Council has a busy night ahead with a workshop scheduled at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular monthly meeting at 7 tonight (Aug. 2, 2022). The workshop focus will be on a proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. City staff are continually updating and working on finances. They will present their first proposal for discussion during the 5:30 p.m. work session, which will then be revised based on discussions and...
