Sulphur Springs City Council will be Considering Several Ordinances
At a regular meeting Tuesday night, the Sulphur Springs City Council will be considering several ordinances on first reading dealing with items in next fiscal year’s budget. The ordinances are for an appropriations ordinance, for setting the tax rate, the water rate, the sewer rate, the sanitation rate and for authorizing updated service credits. There is also a resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue...
Two Sulphur Springs’ Men Were Arrested After a Drive by Shooting
Two Sulphur Springs’ men were arrested after a drive by shooting in the 400 block of Bill Bradford Road just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. No one was hurt. District Attorney Investigator Kenny Stillwagoner witnessed the shooting and followed the suspect’s truck. The suspects ended up in a pasture in the 200 block of Sewell Lane where they were arrested. 31-year old Kellen Warren Tramel reportedly confessed to the shooting. JP Yvonne King...
Sulphur Springs School Board Adopted its’ Budget for This School Year
The Sulphur Springs School Board adopted its’ budget for this school year at a special meeting Monday night. The overall budget included budgets for the general fund, debt service and food service. The board also approved a tax rate for the budget of a little over $1.35 per $100 valuation. The Maintenance and Operation portion is $1.04 and the Interest and Sinking Fund is just over 31-cents.
Sulphur Springs City Council Meets Tuesday Noon on Budget
The Sulphur Springs City Council will have its’ second of two required public hearings due to increased revenues in the proposed budget for the next fiscal year at a special meeting Tuesday at noon at City Hall. The agenda also includes a second and final reading to create an Enterprise Zone for Saputo Dairy Foods. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
Sulphur Springs School Board Meets Monday on our Tax Rate
The Sulphur Springs School Board will conduct a public hearing on the tax rate for the budget for this school year at a special meeting Monday at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at the Admin Building. The tax rate is $1.35 cents per $100 valuation, same as last year. The board is also expected to adopt the budget for next school year. Classes get underway Tuesday. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
Sulphur Springs ISD, Community Eligibility Provision 2014-2015
Dear Parent/Guardian: Early Childhood Learning Center is participating in a Universal Lunch and School Breakfast Program for the current school year 2014-2015. If your children attend Early Childhood Learning Center, breakfast and lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no charge to them. We do ask that you complete the enclosed family...
Sulphur Springs Head Athletic Trainer Tammy Carrell Discussed Concussions
Sulphur Springs Head Athletic Trainer Tammy Carrell discussed concussions with the School Board Monday night. Ms. Carrell wanted to make the board aware that when they suspect an athlete has had a concussion, only a medical doctor can clear the athlete to return to play. She said it’s state law and would be enforced here. Ms. Carrell said concussion here and everywhere are up due to increased awareness of signs and symptoms. By Don...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Offering More Registration Options
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center offering more registration options to assist students People have more on their plate than ever before, so to help prospective students, Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center has scheduled on-campus registration with a Saturday time of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 23. That date is in addition to regular on-campus registration on Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Late registration will also be offered Aug....
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center Holding Free GED, ESL Classes
Free classes in either General Education Development (GED) or English as a Second Language (ESL) will be offered by Paris Junior College this month. Classes are set to start the last week of August. While the GED and ESL classes are free, students need to call first to ensure there is space in the class. Completion is based on the individual students’ efforts. Successful students completing program requirements may apply for a GED...
Sulphur Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge Donates $2500 to MADD
Tuesday afternoon, Sulphur Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge presented MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, with a check for $2500. The car dealer is the top-presenting sponsor for the 2014 Walk Like MADD event coming up next month. The donation allowed MADD to go over their goal and representatives of MADD are excited about how far over the goal they can go now. Sulphur Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge will be giving a truck away prior to the...
