Tira News January 6, 2017
by Jan Vaughn The [Robert Weir family] spent New Years Eve with Brenda Allen, Kesley Laurence, James, Malorie, Daniel, Desirea, and Denise, Sarah Lucas and Dakota . Yvonne commented, “We had lots of fireworks and food.” Chip and I took our daughter, Tiffany, and grandchildren, Kenden and Jaidyn, to Piney Shores Resort on Lake Conroe, over the New Year’s weekend. On Thursday, we took our time driving to the resort. We stopped to get an...
Master Wellness Volunteer Program By Johanna Hicks
Master Wellness Volunteer Program Today’s column will focus on another Extension banner program which makes an impact in Hopkins County – Master Wellness Volunteer Program. Finding reliable resources of health and wellness information can be a challenge. Since 1906, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has provided Texans with guidance in various health areas and is now training volunteers to provide more communities with the...
Cold Weather Complications By Mario Villarino
Cold weather can be a challenge for everybody, even for farmers and ranchers. Cold weather makes everything a little bit harder to accomplish and equipment tends to get broken or fail more often in winter, or at least seems to be. Horses are specially sensitive to cold weather and lack of proper hydration during cold days. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, when horses consume winter feeds, water requirements may...
Senior Bridge
Bridge players at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center are always looking for new teams to join in the fun. Currently a “substitute” from Winnsboro drives each week to complete a team. The group is missing a 98 year-old player due to medical issues. Men are welcome to join, but historically Men lack the commitment required to keep harmony among the other players. Assemble a team of 4 or just watch each Thursday at 12:30...
The Hood Is In; First United Methodist Church
Things are looking up in the kitchen at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. A gigantic Vent-A-Hood now has dominion over heat and fire safety. The kitchen where Dinner Bell makes it weekly meals is nearing completion. In addition to the ventilation and fire safely upgrades a new commercial double oven stands ready. Head cook Judy Gilreath gives a tour to remember. Highlights include the washing station, the French...
Lady Cats to Play Texas High Varsity Only Friday at 6 p.m.
A time change for Lady Cat basketball was announced late Thursday afternoon. The Lady Cats play a varsity only Friday at SSHS gym due to possible weather issues. The Lady Cats host Texas High in Wildcats Gym at 6 p.m. as they seek to remain undefeated in district play. The Lady Cats are 4-0 in district, 18-3 for the season, and are ranked #24 in Class 5A in the latest Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. The game will be broadcast...
Florinditas Pupuseria – A taste of El Salvador in Sulphur Springs
Tucked away at 105 Weaver Street, an authentic pupuseria awaits. The Florinditas Pupuseria is a family owned spot near downtown Sulphur Springs, TX. Behind the counter are two charming ladies who hail from El Salvador. The immigration of their family from El Salvador started with their Mother, who decided to escape a 12 year civil war. During the course of a week, many family members help out, and each contributes in their own way....
Wine Grape Grower Workshop Set for Los Pinos Ranch, Pittsburg
PITTSBURG – The third annual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Wine Grape Grower Workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 20 at Los Pinos Ranch, 658 County Road 1334 in Pittsburg. Michael Cook, AgriLife Extension viticulture program specialist, Denton, said the program is designed for established and prospective wine-grape growers located in North and East Texas. Cook said the workshop will cover topics and...
Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs Meets for Voting and Helmets
At the weekly meeting of the Sulphur Springs Rotary Club, voting for the Board of Directors and Officers for 2017-2018 took place. Newly elected Officers take their position in July. President Neva Mohesky said the club now has 77 Members. Remodeling at First United Methodist Church continues. The space allotted for the meeting was a bit crowded, but that did not dampen the lively crowd. In addition to the business at hand, a...
