Meet Nurse Practitioner Leigh Ann Klein, Women’s Health with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Winnsboro
Oct19

Meet Nurse Practitioner Leigh Ann Klein, Women’s Health with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Winnsboro

 Nurse Practitioner Leigh Ann Klein spoke about Women’s Health on the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay. “Because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s beneficial to remind women that their genetics and family history play a large role in determining risk for developing breast cancer. So, during holidays and family times, it is a good time  for women to pass along this valuable...

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Video Presentation: Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry
Oct19

Video Presentation: Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry

Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry, a non-profit organization, is located at 10896 Highway 11 East , Como. The pantry serves the Hopkins County Community with food . The pantry solely runs off of donations made by Jehovah Jireh Food Panty and Biblically Speaking Ministries and Businesses and Individuals in the community. The pantry is open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until  noon to help families in need of food. Donations of can goods or peanut...

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Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC Receives Texas Economic Development Corporation 2018 Community Economic Development Award
Oct19

Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC Receives Texas Economic Development Corporation 2018 Community Economic Development Award

During the E-Commerce, Technology and Innovations: The Future of Business sponsored by Texas Economic Development Council Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation received the 2018 Community Economic Development Award for cities with population 10,001 to 20,000. The October 18th award program named recipients in six population categories. The Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC spearheaded a complex,...

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Stephen “Steve” Woodard Wyatt
Oct19

Stephen “Steve” Woodard Wyatt

Visitation for Stephen “Steve” Woodard Wyatt, will held from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel.  Mr. Wyatt passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Dallas, TX Steve was born on November 4, 1957 in Sulphur Springs, to Delbert Wyatt and Ida Faye Woodard.  He married Laura Davis.  He was owner/operator of Wyatt’s Towing. He is survived by his sons, Steve Wyatt and wife, Heather, Dusty...

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“Christmas Joys” Program Helps Prepare for Holiday Baking, Decorating, Crafts
Oct19

“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...

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Tira News for Oct 19th, 2018
Oct19

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...

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Field Day for Producers and Grasslands Managers By Mario Villarino
Oct19

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:...

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Friday Forecast
Oct19

Friday Forecast

90% chance of showers; High: 58; Low: 54; Wind: North,  northeast around 5 mph

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Willie Grace “Billie” Brown Bright
Oct18

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...

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Ruth Weems
Oct18

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...

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