Tira News – Aug. 5, 2021: Catch Up On Community Birthdays, Donations
By Jan Vaughn Joyce Dodd met with several of her ex-coworkers at Tejano’s Mexican Restaurant in Cooper for lunch on Thursday, July 29. Joyce reports, “We celebrated one of their birthdays. It was good to visit and catch up on everyone’s life since my retirement.” We’ve received several generous contributions for the Tira Food Pantry over the last few weeks. We want to express our appreciation to everyone who helps with the cause....
2 Sulphur Springs Men Arrested On Felony Warrants
Two men were arrested in Sulphur Springs on felony warrants Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, according to arrest reports. Jon Michael Hopper Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nick Marney and Sgt. Tanner Steward reported seeing Jon Michael Hopper traveling on Connally Street in a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado at 6:47 p.m. Aug. 3, 2021. They contacted him. A records check confirmed a warrant for the 47-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s...
5 Felony Controlled Substance and Marijuana Arrests July 31-Aug. 3, 2021
Local authorities made five felony controlled substance and marijuana arrests from Aug. 1-4, 2021, according to arrest and jail reports. Tacka Dashell Gotcher Tacka Dashell Gotcher was involved in a Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigation in which an undercover purchase of methamphetamine took place the previous day, SCU Lt. Mark Estes alleged in arrest reports. The SCU officers secured a felony warrant for...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2021
Marc Maxwell presented the following monthly city manager’s report to Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021: COVID-19 RESPONSE The number of active cases in Hopkins County increased dramatically since our last meeting with 117 active cases as of August 2nd. There are 17 patients in the covid unit at the hospital, up from 0 last month. GRAYS BUILDING The building is sufficiently completed...
Jerry Ray Ragan
Jerry Ray Ragan, age 53, died peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by loved ones on August 2, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Ray was born February 18, 1968, to Gerald L. Ragan and Judy Turley Ragan in Commerce, Texas. Jerry Ray Ragan He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1986. Ray began his law enforcement career 25 years ago, as a police officer before going on to attend and graduate from the DPS...
Cow-A-Bunga: Cowhide Care in Sulphur Springs
The Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs has finally given their much loved cow mascots a needed face lift. Crews were out refreshing the giant cows with a new coat of paint on August 3rd and 4th. SW Dairy Cows-New Paint 2 SW Dairy Cows-New Paint 1 SW Dairy Cows-New Paint 3 Be sure to stop by the museum to check out and take a photo with the cows and help them show off their beautiful new...
Cumby ISD Meet The Teacher And Title I Parent Meetings Set
Cumby Independent School District administrators have announced the 2021-22 school day schedule and dates for parents to visit the school. The Cumby ISD Meet the Teacher and Title I Parent Meetings will be held on two different days based on grade level. On Thursday, Aug. 5, parents of pre-kindergarten students are to meet in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. to go over brief information, then will have the opportunity from 5:45 to 7 p.m. to...
How to Get the Biggest and Best Yields For Cattle, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas The beef industry in Texas is huge. As I was reporting on this during the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services Beef Cattle Short Course many topics presented during this event related to ranch profitability. Profitability is defined by Dr. Dan Posey, Extension Veterinarian as net return to owner’s equity;...
Team Tennis Goes 1-1 in Matches Held Monday
On Monday, Aug. 4, Team Tennis hosted two DFW schools in their first matches of the year. Not only that, but the aforementioned matches are the first competition of the school year for any SSISD squad. Coach Martinez, head coach of Team Tennis, said the matches went very well. His squad lost their first match to Sherman, as his student-athletes were only able to win five or six matches according to the Team Tennis coach. It turned...
Construction Of Senior Citizens Center Building Still On Hold
Construction of a new senior citizens center is still on hold, following Sulphur Springs City Council’s rejection Tuesday of the lone bid submitted for a pre-engineered metal building. The Grays Building continues to have aluminum panels in place of roll-up doors on the portion of the building facing the park. Senior Citizens Center In November 2020, the construction manager advisor for the project estimated the pre-engineered...
