“Christmas Joys” Program Helps Prepare for Holiday Baking, Decorating, Crafts
Johanna Hicks, local Extension Agent, always puts on a choice program to help get you ready for the holidays. The demonstration program is always well-attended, so reserve your space early at one of the two presentations of “Christmas Joys” set for Monday November 5, 2018 at the SW Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Each presentation will seat 75 persons. Cost to attend is $5 per person, with children under 5 admitted...
Tira News for Oct 19th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Michael and Shelia Boyd enjoyed a trip to Branson, Missouri. Shelia reports, “We got to spend time with his sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Gary Furzman. They fed us and we had time with our niece and nephews. At Branson, we caught a show called Absolutely Country Definitely Gospel dinner show with Faith’s Journey. It was great. The cooler weather hit there first, so Michael loved it. We hadn’t been to Silver...
Field Day for Producers and Grasslands Managers By Mario Villarino
Field Day for Producers and Grasslands Managers October 26, 2018 Managing of grasslands involves several alternative methods that can influence the way the ranch produces. To learn the benefits and potential challenges of using native grasses the 2018 Field Day for Producers and Grassland Managers has been scheduled for October 26, 2018 at Ebel Grasslands Ranch, Sulphur Bluff, Texas. Topics will include Native Grasslands:...
Friday Forecast
90% chance of showers; High: 58; Low: 54; Wind: North, northeast around 5 mph
Willie Grace “Billie” Brown Bright
A Memorial service for Willie Grace Brown Doan Moorman “Billie” Bright of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C. J. Duffey officiating. There will be a visitation at 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will take place at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Longview. Billie passed away on...
Ruth Weems
Ruth Weems, age 94, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 in Winnsboro. She was born on February 7th, 1924 in Wood County, Texas to the late William Rouse and Nancy Stevens Rouse. In 1939, Ruth married her husband Bernice Franklin Weems and together they raised five children. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Ruth attended Coldwater Baptist church, she was also one of their longest...
Debbie Borden
Graveside service for Debbie Borden, age 67, of Sulphur Bluff, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Clyde Rilea officiating and Craig Shelton, Joseph Shelton, Charles Shelton, Justin Goldsmith, Jeremy Shelton and Bryan Shelton serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM of Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Borden passed away on...
Corsicana Coach Steve Hoffman Looks Forward to Battle for First Place at The Prim Friday
The Wildcats’ football team has a battle for first place in district Friday (October 19) night at Gerald Prim Stadium as they host Corsicana. The Tigers are 5-0 in district play and 6-1 overall. The Wildcats are 4-0 in district play and 5-0 overall. Corsicana’s coach is Steve Hoffman, in his sixth year as Tigers’ head coach. The Tigers only loss was in week one to Burleson Centennial, 28-26. Coach Hoffman said his...
Wildcat Band Earns Highest Score at UIL Regional Marching Contest
Wildcats Band Director Spencer Emmert said the Wildcats Marching Band’s performance was fantastic at the UIL Regional Marching Competition held at the Sulphur Springs Multipurpose Building field Tuesday (October 16). The event was moved indoors due to rain. Emmert said the band’s performance was also their best of the year, which is what he wanted to see. He was pleased that each judge gave the Wildcats Marching Band a...
