Tira News Dec 7th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Danny Rawson. He passed away on November 28th. A memorial service will be held on a later date at the DFW National Cemetery. Please be in prayer for his wife Judy, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Con, and granddaughter Sophie. The community Christmas party is this Saturday, December 8th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. We will enjoy a meal and time of visiting...
A Year in Review: 2018 Hopkins County Water Conservation
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino,County Extension Agent forAgriculture and Natural ResourcesHopkins County, Texas Relevance: Water quality and conservation have emerged as predominant issues across Texas as indicated through local input, elected officials/legislative actions, and numerous other indicators. Water for domestic and agricultural use is becoming...
Friday Forecast
Flood Watch, Heavy Rain, 90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorm; High: 45; Low 40; Wind Northeast 5-15 mph, gusts to 20 mph
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 28-December 4, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 28,2018 to December 4, 2018 includes: November 28th Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 12:18 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. Deputies were dispatched to CR 1895 near Yantis, at approximately 10:35 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor did not pay the reporting party for the vehicle. This...
Flood Watch for Hopkins, Rains Counties Friday Afternoon Through Saturday Morning
An approaching low pressure system will bring an extended period of rain and isolated thunderstorms with some heavy rainfall likely.This excessive rainfall may result in flooding Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, especially along and southeast of a line from Emory to Waco to Lampasas. FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has expanded the...
Meal A Day Menu for December 10th – December 14th
MONDAY Beef Patty with Roast Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll TUESDAY Ham Macaroni and Cheese California Blend Roll WEDNESDAY Lemon Herb Chicken Breast Garden Rice Malibu Vegetables Roll THURSDAY Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions Refried Beans Tortilla Chips and Hot Sauce FRIDAY Chicken Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Meal – a –...
Lady Cats Open Edgewood Tourney With Win Thursday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team opened the Edgewood tournament Thursday morning (December 6) bright and early at 8 a.m. with a 44-23 victory over Wills Point in a pool play game. Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Lady Cats got off to a rough start in the early morning and looked like zombies. She said they woke up after a few minutes and then played a very good game. She was especially pleased with the Lady Cats defense....
2019 Hopkins County Law Enforcement/Emergency Responder Appreciation Dinner Set
Hopkins County Law Enforcement and Emergency Responder Appreciation Dinner is Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The traditional steak cookout recognizes those in law enforcement and emergency response who serve Hopkins County professionally, courteously, and selflessly. City Attorney Jim McLeroy organized and sponsored the event 30 years ago and continued the task annually to the present. This...
TxDOT Crews Treat Roadways and Bridges in Hopkins County and Area Prior to Weekend Rains, Freezing Temps
With the National Weather Service Forecast of light to heavy rain through Saturday and freezing temperatures possible this weekend, the Texas Department of Public Transportation began treating roads and bridges Wednesday. The treatment is being applied to state highway hills and bridge areas. Much of the work on State Highway 154 in Hopkins County had been performed Wednesday. TxDOT asks drivers to give road treatment crews room to...
