Tira News for May 22, 2019
By Jan Vaughn The regular quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Rick and Judy Petty were in College Station on May 11 th for Tyler Petty’s graduation from Texas A&M. His fiancée Caitlin Vally also graduated. On May 18 th they were in Cedar Park, Texas to attend Tyler and Caitlin’s wedding. Tyler is their grandson. His...
The 50th Anniversary of the Hopkins County World Champion Stew Contest
50th Anniversary Stew Contest The 50th Anniversary of the Hopkins County World Champion Stew Contest will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Buford Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. That Saturday will be traditional in the fact that Hopkins County Stew will be cooked in cast iron cauldrons over an open flame in the park, stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m. for the general public, and winners will be announced as soon as judging...
Memorial Day 2019 – Riderless Horse Ceremony
Big Sarge and owner Melissa Harris are excited to be a part of the Memorial Day ceremonies happening May 27, 2019 at 8 AM on Celebration Plaza. They will be paying tribute to the Fallen Soldier by presenting a Riderless Horse. Big Sarge ready to symbolize fallen soldiers. Everyone is invited to join in and honor those who gave all for our freedom. The Memorial Day events will show support for families whose soldiers will never return...
Dinner Bell Menu For May 22nd, 2019
The Sulphur Springs Rotary Club is COOKING HAMBURGERS! The Rotary Club is the Community Partner and is doing some of the cooking! Hamburgers and ALL the Trimmings Pinto Beans Jalapeno Potato Salad Lou’s Pineapple Cake Pineapple Cottage Cheese Dessert (the no sugar added dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Come for the grilled burgers cooked on a super large grill...
Armed Forces Day 2019
A single Hopkins County Marine Corp League Detachment member will post the 2019 Armed Forces Day poster at the foot of the large United States Flag at the center of Celebration Plaza. The poster will be similar to the one posted on Peace Officers Day, minus the wreath. The poster will be on display all day Saturday weather permitting. The MCL will also work with the Hopkins County Military Coalition to present the color at the Branded...
Tira News for May 16, 2019
By Jan Vaughn Grace Vaughn with several of her family members at Posey Baptist Church on Mother’s Day Regina Payton spent a few days with her mother, Martha Payton. She mentioned that her brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Virginia Payton, were coming for a visit on Sunday, along with an aunt and uncle. Our son, Delayne Vaughn, of Waco, was here on Saturday and Sunday. We enjoyed visiting and playing games. On Sunday, many of...
Producers Sell Over 5,000 Head Of Cattle At NETBIO Sale
Auctioneer and Livestock Commission co-owner Joe Don Pogue takes bids on a pen of cattle during the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s May sale held Wednesday. Livestock producers converged on the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday to market their cattle in the May Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization pre-conditioned stocker and feeder calf sale. A total of 241 producer/members of NETBIO shipped...
Community Players, Inc., presents, “Odd Couple”
“ The Odd Couple-Female Version “Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy will be performed by the Community Players on May 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at Main StreetTheatre, Sulphur Spring.. Evening performances begin at 7 pm. Sunday matinees begin at 2 pm. For tickets, go to www.communityplayersinc.comOr call 903-885-0107
Marine Corp League Honors Peace Officers
Veterans-2019-23 Veterans-2019-31 Veterans-2019-20 Veterans-2019-16 Veterans-2019-25 Veterans-2019-36 Veterans-2019-45 Veterans-2019-61 Veterans-2019-49 The Hopkins County Marine Corp League honored Peace Officers on Celebration Plaza Wednesday morning. The simple ceremony included the Policeman’s Prayer and the playing of taps. This is one of many events planned for the League this May. At 0800 (8AM) sharp, Detachment...
