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Paddle Boat, Canoes Other Options Could Be Available At Coleman Lake Soon
Mar05

Paddle Boat, Canoes Other Options Could Be Available At Coleman Lake Soon

Visitors to Coleman Lake could in the near future have more recreational options available to them on site. Sulphur Springs City Council during their March meeting this week agreed to allow a “non-motorized sports concession” at the lake, according to Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski. Sulphur Springs City Hall City officials were approached by John Ilaoa about offering the additional...

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Asbestos Abatement Underway
Feb26

Asbestos Abatement Underway

In order for the new Senior Citizens Center to be built, the building at the corner of Oak ave and Fuller St must be razed. Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell confirmed with KSST that asbestos abatement is underway. Windows, doors and even roof vents are now sealed, as a contractor carries out the work. Asbestos abatement under way. Asbestos-containing buildings that are to be torn down usually have to be sealed, and then have...

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City Council Approves Asbestos Abatement And Street Improvement Contracts, Grant Application
Feb05

City Council Approves Asbestos Abatement And Street Improvement Contracts, Grant Application

Sulphur Springs City Council approved most of the items on Tuesday night’s agenda as recommended, including annexation on of the former Thermo mine property, a franchise agreement, a grant application for a thermal imager, and contracts for asbestos abatement and the street improvement program. Black History Month Sulphur Springs City Council members Harold Nash, Freddie Taylor and Mayor John Sellers Mayor John Sellers, on...

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Election Results
Nov06

Election Results

Hopkins County voters have had their say, and were in favor of one local proposition, against another, decided school trustees in North Hopkins ISD, their choice for mayor in Cumby, preferences for a utility versus water district for Lake Fork and weighed in on proposed Constitutional Amendments as well. Results of the Nov. 5 elections in Hopkins County are listed below. Elections that include more than 1 district and state-wide...

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Election Results 2019: Early Voting
Nov05

Election Results 2019: Early Voting

2019 – Hopkins County Early and Absentee Voting Election Results are listed below. Elections that include more than one district or county , or are state-wide will reflect only Hopkins County results, not final tallies. City of Cumby Mayor Cumby residents who cast early ballots were nearly 62 percent in favor of Horne. Doug Simmerman — 8 Ryan Horne — 13 Cumby ISD Bond In the early ballots, 60 percent of voters were...

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Hopkins County Voters To Cast Ballots In 6 Elections
Nov04

Hopkins County Voters To Cast Ballots In 6 Elections

Voting will be conducted in Hopkins County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, for six different elections. Registered Hopkins county voters may cast ballots Election Day at any of the designated voting centers throughout the county. Additional voting information for all six election, including sample ballots can be found on the Hopkins County website. Constitutional Amendments All registered Texas voters who did not cast ballots...

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Early Voting Continues In JP 2 Courtroom With Extended Hours Thursday
Oct31

Early Voting Continues In JP 2 Courtroom With Extended Hours Thursday

All early voting in Hopkins County is being conducted at the Courthouse Annex, 128 Jefferson St. (tax and registration office), in Sulphur Springs. Early voting continues this week with early voting hours extended until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Courtroom in the Courthouse Annex, 128 Jefferson St., in all city, school, regional and constitutional amendment election. Early voting by personal...

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Local Voters Casting Ballots In City, School, Water Supply Corporation Elections
Oct28

Local Voters Casting Ballots In City, School, Water Supply Corporation Elections

10 Proposed Amendments To Texas Constitution On Nov. 5 Ballot All early voting by personal appearance for Hopkins County voters will be conducted in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace courtroom, inside the Courthouse Annex, 128 Jefferson Street. As of 5 p.m. Monday, a total of 403 voters had cast ballots in Hopkins County, including 72 ballots cast between 9:30 a.m.and 5 p.m. Monday. Voter turn out during the first week of early...

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City Council Expected to Call Special Election; Consider Approving Tire, 2 Rezoning Ordinances Tuesday
Jul01

City Council Expected to Call Special Election; Consider Approving Tire, 2 Rezoning Ordinances Tuesday

Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday night are scheduled to discuss and consider five ordinances, at least three resolutions, award bids for contract work on Connally Street, and discuss Special Election The Council will be asked to approve Resolution 1171 calling for a special election on Nov. 5, to allow the Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation to use the sales and use taxes,...

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Video Interview: Craig Johnson Files for Place 1 Sulphur Springs City Council
Jan19

Video Interview: Craig Johnson Files for Place 1 Sulphur Springs City Council

On January 17, 2018, Craig Johnson filed the necessary paperwork with the Sulphur Springs City Secretary to run for reelection to Place 1 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. (Video Interview with Channel 18 News below.) Craig’s first and only reason for running for reelection is to continue to work to make Sulphur Springs a better place for those of us who live, work and visit our great city and to make it a better place for our...

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