“Updated Photos” Fast Moving Storm Blew Through Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County
A fast moving storm blew through Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County beginning at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Winds were measured from 45 to 60 miles per hour. The storm triggered city alarm sirens briefly. Some businesses suffered damages. Tree limbs and debris were reported on roadways. There were power outages and many reports of arcing power lines. After an hour, the storm had moved on east. My apologies for the quality of the...
Worldwide Photo Walk October 11, 2014 in Sulphur Springs
The Sulphur Springs World Wide Photo Walk will take place on October 11 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the downtown area. The event will start and end at new City Hall and will include a tour. It’s a free event and participants are asked to bring anything that can take pictures. Local entries will be judged with prizes for winners. Winners also qualify for World Wide competition with even more prizes.
T-High Coach Norton on Sulphur Springs
Texas High comes into the district opener Friday night against the Wildcats with a 1-2 record, same as the Wildcats. Tigers Head Coach Barry Norton feels his team could just as easily be 3-0. Whitehouse scored late to edge by Texas High and Arkansas High won in overtime despite gaining just over 100 yards in the game. Coach Norton says his team is not where they want to be but he adds they are not that far away. By Don Julian, KSST...
Sulphur Springs City Council Approved Required Ordinances
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Sulphur Springs City Council approved some required ordinances on second and final reading related to the budget for the next fiscal year that begins October 1. Included were the appropriations ordinance, setting the tax rate, water rate, sewer rate and sanitation rate and authorizing updated service credits. The council also approved an enterprise project zone and reinvestment zone to help...
Sulphur Springs Has an Item Before the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Board Thursday
The city of Sulphur Springs has an item before the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Board Thursday morning. The board is expected to review and comment on an environmental assessment for Texas Parks and Wildlife that has applied to TCEQ for renewal of a Water Quality Permit to authorize discharge of treated wastewater from the city plant directly to Cooper Lake.
Sulphur Springs City Council To Consider Rate Changes
The Sulphur Springs City Council will consider several matters on second and final reading that are budget related at a special meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Agenda items are for the appropriations ordinance, setting the tax rate, the water rate, the sewer rate, sanitation rate and authorization of updated service credits.
Cypress Baptist Association Meets Next Week in Sulphur Springs
The Cypress Baptist Association will be having its’ annual session all next week culminating with a big barbeque contest among churches next Saturday. All activities are at the Cypress Center at 901 Como in Sulphur Springs. There will be a musical presentation Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Various church departments will have meetings throughout the week. State President S.C. Nash of Dallas will speak Thursday morning.
Sulphur Springs City Council Passed Budget Related Ordinances on First Reading
The Sulphur Springs City Council passed several budget related ordinances on first reading during a regular meeting Tuesday night. Included was an ordinance for the appropriations ordinance for the budget. Council members agreed to add money to implement more of Roger Brooks’ initiative for $66,000. Funds would be used for signage to direct people from the Interstate to downtown. The council also requested that the city increase their...
