Tira News: September 14th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Martha Payton reports, “Regina Payton came on Saturday afternoon for anextended visit. We had a few chores that required an extra hand and expertise. We attended church on Sunday and went out for lunch several times. She traveled to The Woodlands on Thursday to attend a three day Court Reporters Convention, then went home to Victoria on Sunday.” Martha added, “Also had an email from Mary Lou (Wester)...
Extension’s “Walk Across Texas” Shows Results By Johanna Hicks
Extension’s “Walk Across Texas” Shows Results Fall is definitely a busy time of year! And what better incentive is there to acquire some physical activity than cooler weather? Most people who aren’t able to run, lift weights, or participate in strenuous activity can walk. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s program, “Walk Across Texas,” is making an impact in Hopkins County! This is an initiative to encourage...
Warm-season Perennial Grasses By Mario Villarino
Warm-season perennial grasses dominate most of the pastures in East Texas, but climatic conditions allow for use of cool-season annual grasses and legumes, either overseeded or in prepared seedbeds, in the fall for winter and spring grazing. Reasons for use of cool-season annual forages include extending the grazing period and improved animal performance due to their high nutritive value. Although cool-season annual forages can be...
Friday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 90; Low: 74; Wind: East around 5 mph
Wildcats Host Terrell for Homecoming: Parking, History, Terrell Coach
Parking at PrimThe Sulphur Springs ISD has put out an advisory noting that parking at the Homecoming football game Friday (September 14) night at Gerald Prim Stadium might be difficult. They said in addition to the football game there is also a rodeo in town. The Texas High School Rodeo Association is having a Region IV Rodeo at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The Sulphur Springs ISD said they want to make sure that everyone...
Kenneth Sands
Kenneth Sands, 75, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Commerce. Kenneth was born in Commerce Texas on March 31st, 1943 he was born to Nannie Pearl Shirley and Lee Arthur Sands. He was a property manager for USA mobile home park and was in wood working. He was married to Mildred Christine Taylor Sands and was a United States Army veteran. Kenneth enjoyed fishing and spending quality time with the family. His...
Sicard Sentenced to 15 Years
Justin Blaine Sicard, 28, of Winnsboro was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court. Sicard accepted a plea agreement presented by Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison. Sicard faced one count of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams in a Drug Free Zone and one count of Possession of a...
King & Brown Enterprises Faith-Based Movie ‘The Golden Voices’ to Premiere in Sulphur Springs Sept. 22
September 13, 2018 – Eric A. King and Kerry Wright are inviting everyone to view “The Golden Voices : When Music is Your Only Hope” at the premiere screening in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday September 22, 2018 at 7pm at Shannon Oaks Church. Prior to the red-carpet event, the audience will be treated to musical entertainment by local youth. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 per child at Shannon Oaks Church, or...
PJC-Sulphur Springs: Coffee and Crafts
COFFEE/CRAFTSStudents at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center enjoy an extra-curricular activity called “coffee and crafts.” The event provides free coffee and an artist canvas board for each student participating. Above PJC Student Activities Coordinator Taylor Cooper looks on as Alexis Foster of Sulphur Springs, left, and Laura Willets of Yantis begin their paintings.
