Tira News for June 26, 2019
Joyce Dodd reports that the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. Everyone is welcome. The Tira Food Pantry has been getting quite a bit of use. As always, I appreciate the council members who do a great job of keeping it stocked and all the people who donate food for the cause. This tree in the Tira area was damaged by last week’s storm. The storm that came through overnight last...
Seventh Year for MADD ‘Walk to Remember’ in Sulphur Springs
When the crowds gather and the walkers take to the track on September 28, 2019 at Shannon Oaks Church, it will represent the seventh consecutive year for the MADD walk in Sulphur Springs. The regional office of MADD, or Mothers Against Drunk and Drugged Driving, was seeking a community to host the annual Walk Like Madd event. They found their home and a lot of support in Sulphur Springs. Becky Hicks, Walk Like Madd coordinator for...
The Recent Storms Have Caused Significant Damage
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas The recent storms have caused significant damage to the tree population in Hopkins County. It was concerning to me to see how even magnificent trees can be “pulled” from the ground by wind. As we start the recovery phase in our landscapes, the question for a replacement alternative to those trees usually comes by....
Dinner Bell Menu For June 26th, 2019
The Don Worsham Family is our Community Partner Swedish Meatballs over Buttered Noodles Mediterranean Carrots Yeast Rolls and Butter Garden Salad Coconut Cake Toasted Coconut Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food and conversation plus a tall serving of tea or water on the hot days of summer. Please make plans to be...
Children’s Museum Plans Last Events at Current Location
As the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum announces events for July and August, visitors have a last opportunity to visit the Children’s Museum in the current location. Events of fun and adventure will continue until the big move planned for September.As June comes to an end, Space Jam comes to the Museum with moon sand, a moon walk, and a hunt for moon rocks. To mark the final 4th of July at the Watson Building, a July 4th...
Tradin’ Post for Sunday, June 23rd, 2019
Free to a good Home: puppies. Basset/beagle/pit bull mix. Two boys, two girls. The puppies are six weeks old. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-335-1054. For sale: Bolens 20-inch cut, side-discharge lawn mower, used one year, $25; Black and Decker Grasshog trimmer/edger with two batteries and charger, $15. Call 903-885-8454. A cherry oak entertainment center, it’s has 4 shelf on both side two shelf on bottom...
Paris District Road Report for the week of June 24, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 24, 2019. 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...
County Emergency Responders Participate In Mock Disaster Drill
Emergency responders worked together Friday morning to practice, assess and hone their emergency skills in the field during drill simulating a mock disaster. Hosted in the Gerald Prim/Hopkins County Civic Center Pavilion parking lot and within Sulphur Springs ISD Athletic Complex, officials reacted as if dispatched to areas in which a tornado had occurred. Multiple people sustained varied levels of injuries, from the walking wounded...
Mitchell Chapel COGIC Famous Brown Sack Lunch
Our Famous Brown Sack Lunch This Friday, June 21, 2019 at 10:30am, The First Lady Armor Bearers Of Mitchell Chapel COGIC Are At It Again. We Will Be Selling Our Famous Brown Sack Lunch. The Sack Lunch Includes: Chopped Beef Sandwich, Chips And A Drink For $7. But If You Feel Like 1 Sandwich Is Not Enough To Fill You Up, Well Guess What???? You Can Order 2 Chopped Beef Sandwiches, Chips And A Drink For $10. We Want To Make Sure You...
