The Last Tira News Column
Tira News – Nov. 18, 2021 By Jan Vaughn After several weeks of no news to report, I decided that the Tira News has run its course. I want to express my appreciation to all who contributed reports throughout the years and all who shared with me that they enjoyed reading about our community. Also, a special thanks goes out to all who made sure that our news was published. I will sign off with my sincere wishes for you all to have...
Tira News – Oct. 14, 2021: All Former North Hopkins Students And Faculty Invited To Alumni Homecoming
By Jan Vaughn North Hopkins ISD Panthers The North Hopkins Alumni Association would like to encourage all former students and faculty to attend the NH Alumni Homecoming on Saturday evening, October 23, in the school cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m. Since there was no homecoming in 2020, the classes of 1970, 1971, 1980, 1981, and 1990, 1991 will be honored for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year class reunion. The North Hopkins Culinary Arts...
Tira News – Oct. 7, 2021: North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming Returns On Oct. 23, 2021
By Jan Vaughn Carol Robinson passed away and a graveside service was held at the Tira Cemetery on Monday, October 4th at the Tira Cemetery. Carol was the wife of Allen Robinson. Please remember the family in prayer. North Hopkins ISD Billy George Taylor, son of the late Omer and Gertrude Taylor of Tira, passed away and there will be a graveside service at the Tira Cemetery on Monday, October 11, at 11 a.m. Many in the area will...
Tira News – Sept. 30, 2021: North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming Scheduled Oct. 23
By Jan Vaughn The North Hopkins Alumni Association is making plans for the alumni homecoming in the school cafeteria. Mark your calendars for Saturday evening, Oct. 23, and watch for more details to come. Sherry Smiddy Clair reported receiving a donation for the Tira Food Pantry this week. We always appreciate the contributions. All of Robert and Yvonne Weir’s kids and grandkids met at Destri’s house on Saturday, Sept.18, after...
Tira News – Sept. 15, 2021: Tira Food Pantry Receives Boost From Community, Elementary Students
Dodd, Lewis Unopposed In Bids For Reelection To Tira City Council By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met on Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021, at the Tira Community Center and conducted routine business. A few residents from the Dike community were also in attendance to observe. Joyce Dodd reported that the Tira Food Pantry had received some generous donations. I received an anonymous donation this week, as well. Sherry Smiddy...
Tira News – Sept. 9, 2021: New Owners Allen and Tami Joslin Invite You to the White Oak Buffet
By Jan Vaughn White Oak Buffet Allen and Tami Joslin are excited to share their big news! They are the proud new owners of the White Oak Buffet! They would love for you to come try it out. Robert, Yvonne, and Wesley Weir and their friend, Brenda Allen, went to Greenville Municipal Auditorium on Friday night to see a Neil Diamond tribute band. Yvonne commented that it was good music. Also, Yvonne babysat with her granddaughter,...
Tira News – Aug. 27, 2021: Navy Sailor Jason Beck Returns Home from Serving in Japan
By Jan Vaughn Kim and Lee Beck & family met son, Jason Beck, at DFW at midnight recently, as he arrived from Japan. Jason is returning home after completing his Navy career. Thanks for your service! The quarterly Tira City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021, since the first Monday is the Labor Day holiday. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. Joyce Dodd and Tammy Joslin reported that...
Tira News – Aug. 16, 2021: Write-In Candidacy For Tira City Council Accepted Through Aug. 20
By Jan Vaughn Declarations for Write-In Candidacy for a place on the Tira City Council are being accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. For more information contact Jan Vaughn, Tira City Secretary, at 903-438-6688. North Hopkins ISD Panthers Faculty and staff returned to work at North Hopkins School last week and students return on Wednesday, August 18. First Baptist Church hosted a lunch for the area school employees on...
Tira News – Aug. 5, 2021: Catch Up On Community Birthdays, Donations
By Jan Vaughn Joyce Dodd met with several of her ex-coworkers at Tejano’s Mexican Restaurant in Cooper for lunch on Thursday, July 29. Joyce reports, “We celebrated one of their birthdays. It was good to visit and catch up on everyone’s life since my retirement.” We’ve received several generous contributions for the Tira Food Pantry over the last few weeks. We want to express our appreciation to everyone who helps with the cause....
Tira News – July 29, 2021: A 100 Year Old Woman Kayaks At Cooper Lake
By Jan Vaughn Landon, Laiken, Dixie, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin camped at Cooper Lake State Park last week. Chip, Grace, and I visited them on Saturday evening and swam with the kids. Grace (100) and Chip paddled on the kayaks for a little while, and then we got supper from Tejano’s Mexican Restaurant in Cooper and all enjoyed eating together at the camp site. Laiken’s aunt, Rhonda Harness, brought her grandchildren, Brailee...
