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,...
Trading Post for April 5, 2021
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NETEX Board Of Directors Welcomes New Member
Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (NETEX) Board of Directors welcomed a new member, considered 5 standard right-of-way agreements giving RAMS Inc. authority to act on behalf of NETEX, received an updated regarding an Economic Development Grant and received monthly updates from NETEX Board treasurer and the rail operator during the regular monthly meeting held this week at Sulphur Springs Municipal Building. Personnel...
Burney Excited To Begin Work As Chamber Of Commerce President/CEO
Community members stopped by in small groups throughout lunch time Thursday to welcome Butch Burney on his very first day as Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce president/chief executive officer-elect. Burney will work with Lezley Brown, who announced earlier this year that she will be resigning as president/CEO later this month in order to seek new challenges and opportunities, for about two weeks to make the transition go as smooth...
Lady Cats Softball Takes Revenge Game Against Hallsville, 3-0
The Lady Cats softball team took advantage of errors committed by Hallsville to win the rematch against the Lady Cats by a score of 3-0. “We took advantage of scoring opportunities,” Coach Carrillo said adding that he thought his team scored at just about every chance they got. The Lady Cats won off of only five hits against Hallsville, but those hits turned in to three runs over the course of the game. Sulphur Springs...
Cumby ISD Hosting Three Virtual Community Meetings To Discuss Bond Election
Cumby ISD has scheduled three virtual community meetings in April to discuss the $7.34 million facilities bond proposal and a $600,000 optional bond proposition to improve athletic facilities. Upcoming Community Meetings To give community members a chance to voice any questions or concerns they may have regarding the bond proposals, Cumby ISD has scheduled three community meetings prior to early voting, which starts April 19. The...
PJC Board of Regents Keep COVID-19 Safety Protocols in Place
Facing uncertainties about the aftereffects of Spring Break and more virulent strains of COVID-19, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents voted to maintain current safety protocols at their meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021. The issue of continuing mandatory masks and social distancing will be reevaluated after the Spring semester ends in May. “We don’t know what the next three weeks after Spring Break will...
Results Of Survey, Steps In Pacific Park Improvement Plan Discussed
With work on the Grays Building progressing rapidly, focus is turning more toward the park grounds. The results of the community survey conducted earlier this month and next steps in the Pacific Park improvement plan were outlined during a special Zoom meeting Monday night. Survey Results William Spencer, the civil engineer and partner MHS Planning & Design LLC, who came up with the design concept to enhance park facilities based...
PJC, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Among 8 Recipients Of TWC Grants For Camp Code
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission awarded eight grants totaling $399,586 for Camp Code to focus on increasing the interest of middle school students in coding and computer science; Paris Junior College and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas were among the eight grant recipients. At summer camps throughout the state, students will get hands-on experiences that allow them to learn problem solving and analytical skills while fostering...
March 26 TASB Legislative Update On Education-Related Bills Left Pending
House State Affairs Committee Hears Lobbying Bill By Texas Association of School Boards AUSTIN, Texas – March 26, 2021 – The House State Affairs Committee on Thursday morning heard the two following bills, which were left pending: HB 749 (Middleton) would prohibit political subdivisions, such as school districts, cities, and counties, from hiring individuals who lobby or paying associations that employ lobbyists. Residents...
