Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Tira News By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to Tommy Dickens and his family, in the loss of his mother, Alvira Dickens. Her funeral was held on Monday afternoon, December 28, 2015, under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Please keep the family in your prayers. Kim Beck shared, “Our son, Jason Beck, graduated from the University of Texas–Austin Naval ROTC program and got his commission on the 16th and will...
Animals of the Week: Lucy and Ethel
Lucy and Ethel are two black female kittens that came from a litter of eight found on Weaver Drive in late October. Lucy and Ethel are the last two that have yet to be adopted. Both are solid black, except that one has a white locket and the other has white toes. Their names come from the original TV series “I Love Lucy.” “They are very sweet kitties,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “They would...
City Presents Key to New Home
As part of the city of Sulphur Springs HOMES program, a dilapidated house at 212 West Ross was torn down and a new home and garage were constructed in its place. Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015, city Mayor Pro Tem Emily Glass presented keys to the new home to its’ owner, Fannie Berry. Ms. Berry described her new home as beautiful. The new structure replaces an older home that Ms. Berry described as falling down. She said...
TxDOT To Replace Bridge on CR1152
A bridge replacement by the Texas Department of Transportation will close Hopkins County Road 1152 at Redding Creek beginning January 4th. The bridge is located near the east end of CR 1152. This project was planned before the recent heavy rains that have also created the need for a bridge replacement near the west end of CR 1152 near CR 1127, according to Beth Wisenbaker, Commissioner Precinct 1. Alternate routs will be marked by...
New Handgun Laws January 1st
Hand gun license laws change January 1st. Weapons may be concealed or carried openly with certain restrictions under the new license. Those weapons carried openly must be in a belt holster or shoulder holster. The law has a variety of requirements. Sulphur Springs Patrol Captain Jason Ricketson advises those seeking more information on the law to use legitimate sources such as the official Department of Public Safety site. He stated...
SSPD, County Deputies Offer Free Ride New Year’s Eve
Those who have too much to drink can still get home safely on New Year’s Eve. Sulphur Springs Police Patrol Captain Jason Ricketson, SSPD will give a ride to those city residents who have had too much to drink New Year’s Eve if they call the police department first. If the individual is stopped by officers first, there will be a free ride but not home. Hopkins County Deputies will offer the service to county residents as well....
Attention NETLA Poultry Exhibitors: Chickens arriving January 14, 2016 7:30 to 8:00 AM
With intensive rain and wintry weather, 2015 is coming to an end. Please allow me to wish you a happy 2016 on behalf of the Hopkins County Extension Office staff and volunteers. As we get ready to 2016, our 4-H and FFA NETLA showers of poultry must get ready for birds by January 14, 2016. OBSERVE ALL SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS from NETLA governing the broiler show. NETLA poultry show allow the exhibition of both pullets and...
New Years Eve Watch Night Service at Morning Chapel Baptist Church
Watch Night Service at Morning Chapel Baptist Church will be held Thursday December 31st, beginning at 9pm. Fellowship and refreshments will be abundant. Service begins at 10pm. Rev. Fergus Jacobs, Pastor of Evening Chapel Methodist Church, will be the messenger. Rev. H.B. Nash, Sr. Pastor
Winnsboro Police Report for December 21-27
Winnsboro Police answered 171 calls for service and issued 44 citations and 34 warnings during the seven day period from December 21 until December 27. No arrests were made. No accidents reported.
Wildcats Win One, Lose One at Kaufman Tourney
The Wildcats’ basketball team won one and lost one Monday in a Kaufman tournament. The Wildcats opened by defeating Kaufman 64-50. The Wildcats were led by Ke’Ontae Dunn and Keaston Willis with 12 points each. Later Monday the Wildcats lost to Forney, 42-37. Bryson Lynn led the Wildcats with 10 points and Keaston Willis had nine. The Wildcats ended day one of the tournament with a 7-8 season record.
