City Council Approves Architect for Grays Building Design, Tables Abatement Issue
Sulphur Springs City Council approved all items proposed on Tuesday night’s agenda, except one. The council considered, but opted not to take action Tuesday night, regarding a tax abatement, the terms of which have not been fully met. The Economic Development Corporation notified the city by letter that, during a review of tax abatement certifications, Ocean Spray Cranberries was found to not be in compliance with the terms of...
City Manager’s Report Presented in May Council Meeting
City Manager Marc Maxwell’s Report presented in the May City Council meeting included: CROSSTOWN TRAIL – The Capital Construction Division constructed a retaining wall at Coleman Park. Otherwise, the project is on hold until Connally is done or nearly done. Retaining wall constructed at Coleman Park, part of the Crosstown Trail project SPRING CLEANUP – The annual spring cleanup was a successful event. In total, Sanitation...
City of Sulphur Springs Election Results
For Place 4, Freddie Taylor is reelected. He received 412 votes and challenger Reiko Alexander 340 votes. For Place 5, Jeff Sanderson beat incumbent Emily Glass 407 votes to 360 votes. For Place 6, Doug Moore is reelected, receiving 566 votes to challenger Landon Thornton’s 158 votes. Also, all 13 propositional amendments to the city charter passed as well. It should be noted, all election results are unofficial until canvassed...
Como City Council Election Results
The City of Como posted the following City Council Election results: Darla Henry, who was unchallenged in her bid for re-election as the city’s mayor, received 27 votes. Incumbent Jerry Radney, who was unopposed for Place 1, received 16 votes. Steve Smith defeated Ronny Nabors 18 votes to 12.
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda May 7, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 2019 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. A. National Nurse B....
City of Sulphur Springs Wants Your Opinion
The City of Sulphur Springs is encouraging residents of the city to complete an online survey about city parks. The short survey of 18 questions, will help the city gauge interest in a variety of opinions from it’s residents. There is even a place for additional comments on topics that may not be covered in the survey questions. The results will help the city to obtain parks and wildlife grants. It will also help with...
MGISD Bond, CP & Yantis Trustees, Como City Council Elections On May 4 Ballots
Voters will have one more opportunity to cast ballots Saturday in Como-Pickton and Yantis school board elections, Miller Grove Independent School District bond election and Como City Council elections. Voting in the Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Election will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Yantis Elementary School foyer. Yantis voters are asked to select up to two of the three candidates for two full-term seats...
Sulphur Springs Voters To Determine 3 City Council Seats, 13 Charter Propositions In May 4 Elections
Early voting in Sulphur Springs City Council and proposition elections concluded this week with 426 ballots cast during early voting. That’s only a small percent of the 9,536 registered voters in the city. Election Day voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in the second floor conference room at City Hall. Sulphur Springs voters are asked to choose one of the two candidates in each of three places on the...
Early Voting Continues In Municipal, School Elections
Early voting continues Monday-Tuesday, April 29-30, in Como-Pickton and Yantis school board elections, Sulphur Springs City Council and special proposition elections and the Miller Grove ISD bond election. Voting hours are extended Monday, April 29, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Election. Early voting by personal appearance will resume from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Early Voting Room inside...
Sulphur Springs City Council Candidate Profiles
Voting in the May 4 Sulphur Springs City Council and special charter proposition elections continues with early voting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 29-30. Election Day voting will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4. All voting in city elections is being conducted in the second floor conference room at City Hall. Voters are asked to consider approving 13 changes to the Sulphur Springs Home Rule Charter and to...
