Tira News for Nov. 25, 2019
North Hopkins Elementary students Braylon Rhudy, Yariel Mendez, Brayden Buchanan, Jairo Torres, Cale Minick and Mason Icenhower help Principal Kodi Wright load the 873 items collected for the Tira Food Pantry into Sherry Smiddy’s vehicle. By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, for the regular quarterly meeting and to decorate the Community Center for the holidays. The public is always welcome and...
Tira VFD Recognized For 44 Years Of Service To Hopkins County Community
Tira Volunteer Fire Department members Robert Hanson, Cooper Adams, Assistant Chief Shawn Martin and Chief John Earl Martin are recognized by (back) Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HC Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Hopkins County Commissioner Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday recognized Tira Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years of service to the community. “This is ongoing as part of the 20th year celebration of...
County Firefighters Battle A Dozen Grass, Pasture Fires Over Nov. 23-24 Weekend
Fire Chief Urges Use Of Safety Precautions Before, During Outdoor Burning Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley reminds county residents to take a few safety precautions to prevent outdoor burning or cooking from spreading out of control. County firefighters spent several hours on both Saturday and Sunday responding to a dozen grass and hay pasture fires most in the southern end of Hopkins County. Several of the fires reportedly...
TxDOT Paris District Road Report For The Week Of Nov. 25, 2019
Those who will be traveling this week for the holidays or business will want to make note of planned road work in the region so they can plan accordingly. Texas Department of Transporation’s Paris District has provided the scheduled work for the week of Nov. 25, although the scheduled work is subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. TxDOT Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
11/18/2019 – 11/24/2019 Arrests: Cary Jones, age 20, of Spring, TX, was arrested on 11/20/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <=2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone. Sheldon Smith, age 19, of Willis, TX, was arrested on 11/20/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <=2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Overstreet, 47 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 11/21/2019 on a Texas Pardon and Parole Warrant and a Franklin...
Traffic Stop Results In Location Of Suspected Methamphetamine
Donald Merced Ramirez A 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested after officers found suspected marijuana and methamphetamine in his bag Sunday afternoon. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman reportedly conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Silverado at 1:54 p.m. Nov. 24, in the 200 block of East Spence Street. On contact, the officer reportedly observed the driver show ing signs of nervousness, including shaky hands....
Saltillo Lady Lions Take Third Place In Own Basketball Tournament Winning Four Of Six
The Saltillo Lady Lions took third place behind two highly ranked teams at their own Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament last week, Nov. 21-23. Overall, the Lady Lions won 4 games and lost 2 to improve their season record to 6-3. In pool play, the Lady Lions defeated Clarksville, 57-28, and Prairiland, 63-49, on Thursday and split two Friday games, winning over Whitewright, 65-36, while losing to Bullard, ranked #13 in Class 4A, 52-39...
Truck Stolen In Sulphur Springs Reportedly Used In Rains County ATM Theft Attempts
A truck reported stolen from a Sulphur Springs residence overnight Thursday was reportedly used in two attempted ATM thefts in Rains County. Sulphur Springs Police Department was contacted early Friday morning, Nov. 22, by Rains County authorities, after a pickup allegedly used in two attempted ATM thefts, one unsuccessful attempt an Emory bank and another in Alba. The suspects in Rains County reportedly abandoned the pickup after...
Hopkins County Salvation Army Angel Tree
The Hopkins County Salvation Army still has 31 angels left. The tree is set up at Walmart of Sulphur Springs. These angels are from ages 1 to 12 years. The Salvation Army is doing gift cards this year for kids 13 and older this year. This age group can be harder to buy for. The Salvation Army signed up a record 430 kids this year. If anyone would like to donate, they can contact me, Jill Major, at 903 275-2162. Gifts are due back at...
Donna A. McLeod
A memorial service for Donna A. McLeod, of Savannah, will be held at the chapel of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Donna passed away on November 19th, at Medical City Frisco. She was born on May 21, 1938, in Ashland Kentucky, to the parentage of Clarence Oliver and Ann Louise Jackson Miller. Donna was 82 years at the time of her death. During her working career she worked in office administration...
