City Council Approves Rezoning Requests, Grant Application, Hears Project Updates
Sulphur Springs City Council approved rezoning requests and a grant application for a new project this week. City Finance Director reports March sales tax numbers were up. Rezoning Requests The city council approved on second and final reading ordinances granting rezoning requests from Larry and Linda Evans and Chuck Sickles during the the regular council meeting on June 1, 2021. The Evans asked that their property at 1340 South...
Grant Application, Proposal For Project Near Downtown On June 1 Council Agenda
A grant application, proposal for a project near downtown, final approval of two rezoning requests and multiple board appointments are on the June 1, 2021, Sulphur Springs City Council agenda. The City Council will be asked to consider approving an application for a Texas Department of Transportation 2021 Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TA) Project grant. City staff members are expected to brief the council on the proposal...
Spring Signals Start Of Construction Projects In Sulphur Springs
Spring signals a time of new things, and in Sulphur Springs, many are taking advantage of the warmer weather to begin construction projects – including road work, new apartments and multifamily housing units and business renovations. Four additional single family housing projects were green lit by city officials, and the city also approved a contract to jump start the Saputo sewer line expansion project, submission of a grant...
DRB Approved 2 Design Requests, City Council To Discuss Multiple Topics At Retreat
Sulphur Springs City Council this afternoon will discuss a number of topics during a retreat, but is not scheduled to take action on any items during the meeting. The Downtown Revitalization Board in a meeting earlier this week approved two design requests, one to update a façade and another for signage and painting for a new bakery and coffee shop in the downtown area. Council Retreat The City Council is slated to meet at 1:30 p.m....
380 Agreement Granted For Towne Street Property
Sulphur Springs City Council Declines Oncor’s Application To Increase “Distribution Cost Recovery Factor” Rates A 380 agreement was granted for a Towne Street property, while a requested rate increase by Oncor was denied by Sulphur Springs City Council at the regular May council meeting. The City Council also approved an interlocal purchasing agreement with the City of Frisco. Sulphur Springs City Council approved a...
380 Agreements, Grant Application On City Council April 6 Agenda
Executive Session Scheduled To Consider 2 Economic Development Projects The Sulphur Springs City Council April 6 agenda is full, starting with an executive session to discuss two potential economic development projects, then during the regular session will consider numerous items, including 380 agreements, sewer line bores for Saputo’s grant project, naming a street, the annual audit, a payment plant for utility customers,...
Texas Game Wardens Offer Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Dove Hunt
AUSTIN – The 2024 season opened Sept. 1 and hunters have much to look forward to, with significant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations. While hunters prepare to take to the field for their shot at the most popular game bird in North America, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Game Wardens have some recommendations for a memorable but safe experience. Have valid hunting licenses, stamps and permits:...
Solar, Wind, and Carbon, OH MY!!
August 29, 2024 – Hopkins County residents have been inundated with the promise (or threat) of green energy projects needing thousands of acres in different parts of the county. Many solar plant projects already have been approved, built, and operating, but more solar companies are leasing land and asking for tax abatements. The green energy projects keep expanding and now include wind (huge windmills), Carbon Capture (C02...
Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout
By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 14, 2024 “Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas is poised to receive more than $3.3 billion in federal money...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – January 2024
January 04, 2023 – Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report submitted to Sulphur Springs City Council by City Manager Marc Maxwell CLAIMS – Unable to provide claims report this month – flu season.COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We are applying for a $300,000 grant from the General Land Office to perform the plan. This will delay the plan a couple of months, but $300,000 is $300,000.SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER – Construction continues. We...
