Commission Recommends Approval Of Final Plat For Ladera RV Resort, Denial Of 2 Rezoning Requests
Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening approved the final plat request submitted for Ladera RV Resort, pushing it forward with a recommendation that the City Council approve it at the regular February meeting. The city board is recommending the two rezoning requests be denied, however. Ladera RV Resort Final Plat Cole Heitman requested a final plat which will combine multiple lots into one 48.11-acre property...
Sulphur Springs ISD Bus Student Struck By Car, Suffers Minor Injury
“A Sulphur Springs ISD student was hit by a car while attempting to cross the road to get on a school bus. The student’s parents and EMS were notified immediately. EMS examined and cleared the student with only minor injuries,” Sulphur Springs ISD stated in a release Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, 2023. “Our student’s parents were there with him and took him to school,” the district noted in a notice...
Lights of Life Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
Business News — January 16, 2023: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital -Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Hopkins County Health Care Foundation By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] The 2023 Lights of Life Gala Sponsorships are now available. The sponsorship levels are priced the same as last...
Commerce Man Jailed On Illegal Dumping Warrant
A 59-year-old Commerce man was jailed Saturday on an illegal dumping warrant, according to arrest reports. James Hurley Cork Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman reported seeing James Hurley Cork in the front passenger seat of an eastbound Ford Expedition around 11:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 2023. Aware of a warrant for the Commerce man’s arrest, Hoffman conducted a traffic stop on Wildcat Way. The warrant was confirmed and Cork...
Suspected Fentanyl Pills, Firearms Found During SH 19 North Traffic Stop
Suspected fentanyl pills and firearms were reportedly found during a State Highway 19 north traffic stop Sunday night. Hopkins County Sheriff Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Ryan Reed and Sgt. Scott Davis reported stopping the gray Honda Accord with no license plate lights at 11:02 p.m. Jan. 15, 2023, on State Highway 19 north at FM 71. Upon contact with the California man driving, deputies asked him to step out of the...
Big Weekend For Area FFA Students At Fort Worth Stock Show Ag Mechanics Show, District FFA Convention
Jan. 12-15, 2023 was a big weekend for local agriculture students. Many agriculture students and FFA members from area schools not only participated in the Fort Worth Agriculture Mechanics Show and Goat Judging Contest, and the District FFA Convention, but also earned leadership positions and recognition for their projects. Of course, Jan. 13-14 was only the start of the Fort Worth stock Show and Rodeo. The event continues through...
Traffic Stop Near Yantis Nets Residential Search, Seizure Of More Than 1 Pound Of Meth, 3 Arrests
A traffic stop led to a residential search, seizure of more than 1 pound of methamphetamine and three arrests over the weekend, according to Wood County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, January 14, Wood County sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop near Yantis. The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of 1.6 pounds of methamphetamine, according to WCSO. Later that evening, deputies and members of the criminal...
Planning & Zoning Commission To Consider Final Plat For Ladera RV Resort, 2 Rezoning Requests
The Sulphur Springs Planning & Zoning Commission is slated to consider approving a final plat for Ladera RV Resort, and two rezoning requests during the regular monthly meeting, slated to begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 16, 2023, in Sulphur Springs Municipal Building, 201 North Davis St. Ladera RV Resort Cole Heitman is requesting approval of a final plat for Ladera RV Resort, to be located at 1229 Loop 301. A special use permit was approved...
James Moten Recognized As City’s Most Tenured Active City Employee
The City of Sulphur Springs is known for the dedicated employees. In fact, nearly 2 dozen employees have worked 20 or more years for the City. At the top of that list is James Moten, the City’s most tenured active employee, a distinction previously held by Kathie Steele until her retirement in 2021. Health permitting, Moten said has no immediate intention of retiring. He has worked in at least three different city departments during...
Planning For A New Shade Tree
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener When a family member decides it’s time for a new yard shade tree, the next step usually involves a trip to local stores, whose employees may or not know much about what’s available and is best for your yard. The three items to consider are usually fast growth, quality, and durability. If possible, stay away from fast growth and look for quality and durability. Shumard Oak Chinquapin Oak...
