Paris District Road Report for the Week of January 11, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Jan. 11, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Free Seniors Fitness Class Resumes at The ROC 3x Week
by Karon Weatherman of SS Srs Center Attention Senior Citizens! The ROC is back open so the Fit and Strong Class can start up again! Instructor John Little will be waiting for you at the ROC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 If you haven’t been attending this class, it is FREE. You just need to show up. The class includes using Hand Weights, Stretchy Bands and Stress Balls. You don’t need to bring...
Hopkins County Records – Jan. 8, 2021
Applications for Marriage Licenses Aristo Eliseo Lopez Gomez and Maria M. Mendoza RodriguezJonathan Menjivar Martinez and Yareli MendozaHerman Lee Morris Jr. and Heather Lashay SelfAlexander Keith Robinson and Charlene Renea StreetLaron Dwayne Ross and Jasmine Deshaun WilsonJuan Sosa and Shelbi Lin GlidewellJohnathon Raymond L. Weber and Mary Jane Palmer Land Deed Transactions Sharon Ballard to Sharon S. BoykinShawn Massey to Kimberly...
State Announces Planned Change To COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, First Case Of COVID-19 UK Variant
Limited Number Of Vaccines Currently Only Available While the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is still in the first stages, with only a limited supply of the first dose of the vaccine available for specific people at limited locations across the state, the state Thursday announced that the vaccination distribution process will be changing the way vaccines are distributed in Texas, by doing more distribution through designated large...
Send Birthday Cards To Help Grace Vaughn Celebrate Her 100th Birthday
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News columnist We want to express our sympathy to the family of Charlie Williams, who passed away on Sunday. Charlie was married to Tina Belz Williams. Also, Yvonne Weir shared that Bart Benefield passed away recently. Bart was the son of the late Floyd Benefield of Tira. We extend our sympathy to his family. Please remember these families in your prayers. Tira News Grace Vaughn will be 100 years old on January 18,...
Jury Duty Cancelled In District Court Monday, Jan. 11
Eighth Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt has cancelled the jury panel that was summoned for Monday, January 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center, the District Clerk reports.
Chamber Connection: Goal Setting For Meaningful 2021, Hopefully, Together
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Welcome to the new year, everyone! Here’s to the hope that 2021 will be kind, fun, and meaningful. We’ve been goal setting around here, and more than anything, I want 2021 to allow us to be together in groups again. I know it will take some time, but I think we will finally get there! Ribbon Cutting Rythmic Productions Music Studio is hosting a ribbon cutting Rythmic...
Trading Post for January 7, 2021
For Sale: a third Generation iPad. Asking $100.00 for it. If interested, or for more details, please call 972-848-0137. For Sale: Two 6-grate dearborn heaters, $30 each. 903-243-3801 For Sale: Samsung Galaxy A-11, ATT, Smartphone. 903 335 1089 Wanted: car batteries, tractor batteries, scooter batteries, any old lead batteries. Will come and pick them up. 903 348 4498. Needing: a housekeeper for an elderly couple. Needed one to two...
Diabetes Education Class To Be Held Virtually In February
Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s next diabetes education program will be held virtually on Wednesday in February. “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” is a program is designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes learn how to manage their blood glucose through basic nutrition and self-care management. The class was originally scheduled to be start Wednesday, Jan. 4. However, the class has been moved to Wednesdays in...
County Officials Report Certain Businesses Required To Reduce Capacity from 75 To 50 Percent Due To High Hospitalizations In Area
COVID-19 Vaccine Available Now At Hospital To 1A Individuals, Later This Week at Clinic To 1B Individuals Hopkins County officials late Monday morning reported they have received letters stipulating that certain Hopkins County businesses are required to scale back from 75 to 50 percent capacity because of “high hospitalizations” in this Trauma Service Area for 8 straight days. The hospital and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic do...
