Tira News October 5, 2017
By Jan Vaughn Sherry Smiddy reports, “The Cross Spur Cowboy Church will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on October 25th at the church arena from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hot dogs and drinks will be served.” She adds, “Bring your car or truck and decorate to hand out candy to ghosts and goblins, or bring your ghosts and goblins and enjoy the fellowship.” The North Hopkins Alumni Association will have their annual school homecoming on...
Texas Hunt for the Cure Couple are Wish-ful Givers
Shane and Julie Webster have been involved in helping Texas youngsters who have been diagnosed with chronic, terminal or life-changing illnesses since 2011. To date, they have assisted over 50 families by means of making their youngster’s wish come true in the form of hunting excursions, fishing trips and other requests. President of the inaugural chapter of Texas Hunt for the Cure is Stacy Standberry of Wills Point, who as a...
Hopkins County Hay Show and Ag Workers Breakfast Held Oct. 5
Back during August and September 2017, local hay producers who wished to enter the Hay Show submitted hay samples from their summer cuttings. The samples were analyzed at no charge by the Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op for protein percentages and energy levels, and the twelve entries were ranked accordingly. Following the annual Ag Worker’s Breakfast on October 5, 2017, the top ten entries were sold to the highest bidder...
Hopkins County to Sue Big Pharma Over Opiates
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom says some of the earliest lawsuits naming pharmaceutical companies for violations of the Texas Controlled Substance and other laws concerning opiates might be filed in Hopkins County ahead of federal courts. He says he has received indications of this. Last week the Hopkins County Commissioners Court decided to enter an agreement with some Smith County and Dallas area law firms pursuing violations in...
United Way First Report Meeting
The total pledged at the first report meeting for this year’s United Way Campaign is $1,6871. That’s roughly 9% of this year’s goal of $175,000. During the meeting Campaign Chair Adam Teer said the city of Sulphur Springs had pledged $5,364. Holt employees and the company pledged $6,636. That included a 100% match from the company. The local United Way also received a $2,500 grant from a Farmers Electric Cooperative...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Returns 30 Indictments Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
A Hopkins County Grand Jury returned 30 indictments Tuesday. Among those indicted was Quentin Ty Adis Latham for sexual assault. Larissa Jordan Benson was indicted for abandoning and endangering a child and criminal negligence and for tampering or fabricating physical evidence. Billy Frank Harville was indicted for burglary of a habitation. Craig Thomas Morgan was true billed for theft of property over $2500 and under $30,000. Deonte...
Dinner Bell Sponsored by Autumn Wind
Autumn Wind sponsored and served the weekly community meal served each Wednesday at the FUMC. The volunteers served several delicious options including smothered chicken, garden salad and vegetables, and peach cobbler crisp. If you or your business would like to take part in Dinner Bell, call FUMC at (903) 885-2185. Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
2nd Annual Fall Fashion Show Set For Cedar Canyon Event Center on Oct. 10
Marlene DeYong, owner of Marlene’s Sass and Class Boutique, has planned the second annual Fall Fashion Show on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at 6 pm. The fun and interactive evening will be staged in the spacious Cedar Canyon Events Center, located on Highway 154 , two miles south of Sulphur Springs. Besides the fashion modeling preview, ticketholders will be treated to dinner catered by Coffee Off the Square, a coupon worth $5...
