Tira News by Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Mamie Lou (Weir) Reaves. Her funeral service was held at the Tira Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon. The community provided a meal for the family at the Community Center, prior to the service. Please remember Lou’s husband, Leroy, and the rest of her family in your prayers. The North Hopkins School Fall Carnival, which was originally planned for October 23rd, has been...
Petunia Adoptable from Hearts of Life at Pet Sense on Saturday
The adoptable dog of the week from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is Petunia, a 12-week old bassett-beagle mix. She was one of ten puppies abandoned at the shelter several weeks ago. Petunia is available for a $90 adoption fee, which will cover a final parvo shot as well as a future rabies shot and spaying. To adopt, call 903 439-5019. Several puppies will be shown off at Pet Sense on...
Wildcats Season Ends With Senior Night and a Loss
A long Wildcats’ football season came to an end Friday as the Marshall Mavericks claimed a 39-0 district win at Gerald Prim Stadium on Senior Night. The Mavericks rode a strong second quarter to victory. They led only 7-0 after the first quarter but outscored the Wildcats, 19-0 in the second quarter. The Wildcats end the season officially with an 0-10 record after forfeiting a win at Sherman due to a player eligibility issue....
Cypress Baptist Association Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser 2015
November 6, 2015 – The Cypress Baptist District Association is having its’ first ever Walk-A-Thon Saturday in Buford Park. Funds raised will allow association youths to attend a national event in Florida this summer. Registration gets underway at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 9 a.m. They are asking for a $10 donation to participate in the walk. There will also be refreshments.
Blue Santa Begins Campaign
Local law enforcement officers are gearing up for this year’s Blue Santa toy drive for children in need this Christmas. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders discussed Blue Santa on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Friday morning. Blue Santa has been a part of the local community for around 10 years according to Chief Sanders. Law enforcement officers working together with CanHELP collect toys for children who...
Wildcat and Lady Cat Basketball Begin Scrimmage Play Saturday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team, minus several players still playing volleyball, will have their opening scrimmage of the season Saturday at 10 a.m. in Wildcats Gym against Kaufman. Lady Cats’ Coach Jeff Chapman said the team is picking up on things that have been done in previous seasons. Practices have been altered by a free-throw competition at the end of practice. He would like additional levels for teams but, with...
Thanksgiving and Christmas in the New Jail for Hopkins County Inmates
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom expects inmates to move into the new County Jail perhaps as early as November 20. That will cut off the drain on the county budget from housing overflow inmates in Franklin County that been going on for years. Judge Newsom has planned a December 1 Open House for the jail. It will include tours. The jail will be inspected by the Commission of Jail Standards November...
Saltillo Cross Country Goes to State
Saltillo Cross Country teams placed in the Region 3 competition qualifying them for the state meet. The Lady Lions finished second and the Lions finished third at Regionals. Lyle Bench finished fifth for the boys and Sienna Collins finished first for the girls to lead their teams to qualify. They left for state Friday morning. Saltillo 1 Saltillo 2 Saltillo 3 Saltillo 4 Saltillo State Saltillo State...
Dinner Bell’s first cookbook “FEED MY SHEEP”
PLEASE JOIN US SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th at 10am @ The Bookworm Box on Main Street for a book launch party and cookbook signing by Chef Lyndsay Caldwell, the author of the Dinner Bell’s first cookbook FEED MY SHEEP. Don’t miss the fun event, it’s a great time to start your Christmas Shopping, as this professional hard bound cookbook will be one that every cook will want and want to give for the holidays. See you there!...
Guaranty Bank & Trust Named a Top Performing Bank
Guaranty Bancshares Inc., parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that the 2015 Bank Director Magazine Bank Performance Scorecard has named Guaranty as a Top Performing Bank. Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, with approximately $1.6 billion in assets. Guaranty is one of the oldest and most respected regional community banks in Texas, with a full array of...
