Second Public Hearing on Annexation of Business Parks Leads to March 5th Decision by City Council
“If they ask for a tax abatement, we will have to consider it,” stated members of city council and city staff in answer a KSST News inquiry. The inquiry came after the conclusion of two public hearings regarding the annexation of industrial parks into the city limits of Sulphur Springs. Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the council chamber of City Hall, members of the council conducted a second public hearing regarding the...
13th Annual DBA Heritage Square Car Show is Saturday Nov. 3 on Celebration Plaza
Rita Edwards of the Downtown Business Alliance of Sulphur Springs, Texas proudly announces that this weekend’s great weather should bring a record number of participants for The Car Show on Saturday November 3, 2018. She invites spectators to attend, free of charge. Although the Autumn season is packed with car shows across Texas, turnout is usually excellent here, with vehicle owners who like to bring their prize cars and...
Sulphur Springs Business Parks Experience Flurry of Activity
Sulphur Springs industrial parks are experiencing a flurry of activity as buildings are going up to house new industry locally. Load Trail, known world-wide for the manufacture of trailers and dump trailers, is about 120 days from opening their 160,000 square foot building in Heritage Business Park in Sulphur Springs. The $7.8-million building will house $10-million in equipment. The company sought no tax abatement. Roger Feagley,...
Parade of Pride: the Dairy Festival’s 59th Parade is Saturday June 9 from Buford Park
David Watson has been a volunteer for the Dairy Festival since, as a four year-old, he posed as a leprechaun on a parade float. David has helped build parade floats for his sister Gena, daughter Kate and others. Even his wife Myra Pilcher Watson rode atop a a float as a contestant in the Hopkins County Dairy Festival, so being part of the parade every year is a family tradition for the Watsons. David encourages everyone to reach out...
Hamburger Cookout Benefits Heritage Christian Counseling Center
Proceeds from a Friday, May 11th Hamburger Cookout will benefit Heritage Christian Counseling Center. The event at 11 a.m. Friday will be conducted on the parking lot at First United Methodist Church between CNB and Alliance Bank. You may pre-order a hamburger, chips, drink and a dessert before May 10th. Forgot to pre-order? Just bring $5 and enjoy.
Christmas in the Park: A Must See For All
Christmas in the Park is at Heritage Park, 416 N. Jackson street. If you haven’t ventured out to check out Heritage Park mark your calendar for December 2nd. History, Snacks, Music, and Christmas combine to bring you a holiday experience like no other. Learn about printing presses, old fire engines, black smithing, and more. There are talented carolers, and in the old church building you can find amazing architecture and...
Christmas in the Park Saturday
If you are ready to get into the Christmas spirit, and by the lights and decorations going up on homes across the city, many are, you can begin your celebration Saturday, November 25th with “Christmas in the Park” presented by the Hopkins County Historical Society in Heritage Park, 416 N. Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. The annual celebration with historical overtones includes a visit with Santa, light displays, live music, hot...
Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Planning Quilt Show!
At the monthly meeting of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild on June 26, 2017, about 60 persons, members and guests, were in attendance. Men are welcome, but only two were present. Everyone of any age who is interested in quilts and quilting is welcome at the meetings, held on the fourth Monday of each month at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Sulphur Springs. A delightful pot luck meal is often a feature of the meetings and this...
Hamburger Fundraiser for Heritage CCC
You may have noticed the office of Heritage Christian Counseling Center along the sidewalk on Connally Street in downtown Sulphur Springs, but may not know who the agency serves. The goal of the non-profit organization is to ensure that everyone in need of mental health care will receive the help they need, regardless of their ability to pay. According to Counselor Mary Lesche, their mission statement is to provide individual, family...
Updated: Christmas in the Park This Saturday and Dec. 5th
The Hopkins County Historical Society promises to take you back to a simpler time for a few hours during Christmas in the Park. The first Christmas event comes up on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in Heritage Park at 416 North Jackson. It’s also planned for Friday, December 5. There will be lights everywhere, carolers, musicians, a live nativity scene, a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, historic buildings to visit and lots to eat...
