North Hopkins ISD Extends Superintendent Jolly’s Contract
In a special meeting Thursday evening, Dr. Darin Jolly’s contract was extended by North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees to extend his 3-year contract through June 2022. The North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees met Thursday evening, January 24th to discuss Dr. Jolly’s performance as Superintendent and consider his contract in a special meeting at 7:30PM. The meeting adjourned at 11:19PM. Dr. Jolly stated, “I am blessed and thankful to...
Miller Grove FFA Skills Team Presents Shop-Made Battering Ram to Rockwall Police SWAT Unit
The Miller Grove FFA Skills Team was happy to assist a community need by building a piece of equipment for an area law enforcement organization. Ag teacher and FFA sponsor Jeffery Gatlin let the students know how their skills could be used in a beneficial way by creating a battering ram for use by a SWAT team in rescue and apprehension. It was built to size, weight and balance specifications using scrap metal on hand and simple welds....
Hearts of Life Presents Rufus for Adoption
Rufus is still searching for his forever home! Rufus will celebrate his 2nd birthday in April. He is still a typical puppy and everything that comes with it! He is the perfect age to be trained for your lifestyle. Rufus’s brother was adopted to a great home so now it’s his turn. His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by...
Tira News January 25th, 2019
By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will have a called meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the water damage and needed repairs at the Community Center. Also on the agenda will be a discussion about property insurance. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Evelyn Horne went to the Ft. Worth Stock Show and the stockyards this past weekend, with a friend of hers from Navasota. They attended the...
Loving Your Heart – for the Health of it By Johanna Hicks
While February is best known for Valentine’s Day, did you know that it is also American Heart Month? This February, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recommends giving your heart love, too, by being aware of heart problems and the steps you can take to prevent them. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)...
Lillie Mae Ross
Funeral service for Lillie Mae Ross, age 100, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will be held at Old Tarrant. Mrs. Ross passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Lillie Mae was born on September 26, 1918 in Antlers, OK to William and Julia Reed. She married K.E. Ross...
Sophia Granger
Funeral service for Sophia Granger, age 71, of Yantis, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Craig Vance officiating. Interment will be held at New Pickton. Visitation will take place one hour before the service. Mrs. Granger passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Baylor Hospital – Dallas. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home With...
Mack Dwayne Phillips
Funeral services for Mack Dwayne Phillips, age 81 of Suphur Springs will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 26th 2019 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Cook and Johnny Darrow officiating. Visitation will be held at West Oaks Funeral Home from 6-8 on Friday, January 25th 2019. Interment will follow Saturday services at Miller Grove cemetery with Nephews Brad Phillips, Chuck Phillips, Brandon Crowson, Heath Darrow,...
