The Last Tira News Column
Tira News – Nov. 18, 2021 By Jan Vaughn After several weeks of no news to report, I decided that the Tira News has run its course. I want to express my appreciation to all who contributed reports throughout the years and all who shared with me that they enjoyed reading about our community. Also, a special thanks goes out to all who made sure that our news was published. I will sign off with my sincere wishes for you all to have...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Hearing For Como-Pickton School’s 2021-2022 FIRST Report
Como-Pickton School Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, December 13, at 6 p.m. in the Como-Pickton Conference Center, 13017 Texas Hwy 11 East, Como, Texas, to discuss results from the 2020-2021 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. Como-Pickton CISD War Eagle
2 Men, 2 Women Sentenced This Week In District Court
The four people, two men and two women were sentenced this week in the 8th Judicial District Court on felony offenses, according to court and jail reports. Janice Leigh Fite Janice Leigh Fite arranged to plead “not contest” Nov. 15, 2021, in the 8th Judicial District Court, to one of the four aggravated assault with a deadly weapon cases she faced. As part of the agreement, the 56-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was placed...
A “Happy Thanksgiving” Potluck for All at the Seniors Center
On Wednesday November 17, 2021, Karon Weatherman held a Thanksgiving-themed Potluck Lunch at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. Those who attended the festive event brought a side dish as well as a dessert to add to the spread. From these photos, it looks like everyone was thankful for the good time and great eats at Karon’s holiday event! From the Director and staff of volunteers at the Seniors Center and Meal-a-Day,...
Cinch United Finals Brings Kids Events, Great Rodeo Talent and NFR Qualifiers
The Cinch United Finals Rodeo, staged each Fall in Sulphur Springs, Texas, represents the 147 rodeos held within the UPRA circuit across 7 states during 2021. Texas rodeo talent makes up a good portion of the Finals qualifiers, and there’s a good many from the local area as well! These men and women qualified to compete in the Cinch UFR by placing well in rodeos held in their hometown or county. They and the other top qualifiers...
47 Inducted Into Geral Kennedy Chapter Of National Technical Honor Society
Sulphur Springs High School National Technical Honor Society, Geral Kennedy Chapter, recognized 79 students this week during the annual induction ceremony. 2021-2022 SSHS Geral Kennedy Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society along with advisor Debbie StriblingChapter PresidentChapter SecretaryChapter Vice-PresidentChapter TreasurerCandle CeremonyChapter Advisor Debbie StriblingSSHS Director oof College and Career Readiness...
Walk Across Texas, Walk & Talk Wrap Up This Week
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Walk Across Texas is an 8-week walking program developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension with the main goal of increasing the habit of intentional steps. Teams of up to 8 can participate as they aim for the goal of reaching 832 miles (the distance from Beaumont to El Paso). Team members log...
Nov. 24 Blood Drive Will Bolster Severely Low Blood Supplies
Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 17, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Awards CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national...
Chamber Connection: Small Businesses In Sulphur Springs To Participate In Pink Friday, Nov. 19
By Butch Burney I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2022 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they...
Man Found Unconscious Last Week At Park Has Died, Autopsy Ordered
The man found unconscious last week at a Sulphur Springs park died at the hospital. An autopsy has been ordered in the case, according to police investigators. Although police put out a release asking anyone who might have information about what happened to the man to contact Sulphur Springs Police Department or Crime Stoppers, officers received very little information. Walkers reportedly found the male, identified by police only as a...
