Tira News for May 8, 2019
BY JAN VAUGHN Joyce Dodd reports, “Martha’s [Payton] brother donated several bags of groceries to our pantry this week. Georgia [Smith] also made another donation. We have some very faithful people helping us out. Blessings keep finding their way to our little pantry.” She added that Yvonne Weir donated canned meats and “angels” brought four bags of food. We always appreciate the contributions. A small group of the Horn family...
High waters from floods will drive snakes and rodents into areas they may not venture normally. By Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas High waters from floods will drive snakes and rodents into areas they may not venture normally, such as homes and storage buildings. According to Mississippi State University’s Extension Service anytime a building has been flooded,...
The Tenth Annual “Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic” Pageant is June 1
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, has a soft place in her heart for the local senior population, and she fully demonstrates that daily. Along with providing a pleasant location for fellowship, recreation and nutritious hand-prepared lunches, Weatherman has also created numerous public events to honor Hopkins County’s most seasoned residents. The most glamorous is the Ms. Hopkins County...
Sheri Jo Horne Walters
Funeral service for Sheri Jo Horne Walters, age 77, of Pickton will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Pickton United Methodist Church with Rev. Byron George officiating and Bro. Henry Suche Jr. assisting. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery, Brinker TX with Leon Gunn, Larry Ross,Casey Ross, Phillip Ross, Trent Watkins, Kason Barnhart, Luke Walters and Dakota Watkins serving as pallbearers and serving as honorary...
Wednesday Morning Crash Results In 1 Death
A 57-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly died as a result of a crash in the intersection at South Broadway Street at Wildcat Way Wednesday morning. According to Sulphur Springs Police Interim Chief Jason Ricketson, authorities were notified at 8:08 a.m. May 8 of a crash involving a sport utility vehicle and an 18-wheeler in the South Broadway Street-Wildcat Way intersection. The crash is still under investigation. Initial reports...
Corenthia Letoria Polk
Funeral services for Corenthia Letoria Polk, age 42, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2019 at Mitchel Chapel Church of God in Christ. Interment will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery.There will be no formal visitation. Corenthia passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Clarksville, TX. She was born on April 29, 1977 in Sulphur Springs, TX. She is survived by mother, Mary Johnson; step-father, Earl Dial;...
City Council Approves Architect for Grays Building Design, Tables Abatement Issue
Sulphur Springs City Council approved all items proposed on Tuesday night’s agenda, except one. The council considered, but opted not to take action Tuesday night, regarding a tax abatement, the terms of which have not been fully met. The Economic Development Corporation notified the city by letter that, during a review of tax abatement certifications, Ocean Spray Cranberries was found to not be in compliance with the terms of...
City Manager’s Report Presented in May Council Meeting
City Manager Marc Maxwell’s Report presented in the May City Council meeting included: CROSSTOWN TRAIL – The Capital Construction Division constructed a retaining wall at Coleman Park. Otherwise, the project is on hold until Connally is done or nearly done. Retaining wall constructed at Coleman Park, part of the Crosstown Trail project SPRING CLEANUP – The annual spring cleanup was a successful event. In total, Sanitation...
Fish Fry Athletic Fundraiser Planned May 17 For Jay’den Holly
A fish fry fundraiser is planned May 17 for Jay’den Holly to help with athletic expenses for participation in Texas Amateur Union and Texas Amateur Athletic Federation events. A fish fry fundraiser is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the H.W. Grays Building in Pacific Park. Funds will go to help Jay’den Holly with athletic expenses associated with participating in Texas Amateur Athletic Union and Texas...
