EAA Young Eagles Rally A Soaring Success
Ben Scarborough, a private pilot and member of the Sulphur Springs Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter, reported 14 volunteer pilots consistently taking kids up, during the EAA’s Young Eagles Rally at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport on Saturday April 27. Some aircraft could take only one passenger, but others could take three to four passengers at a time. EAA anticipated taking up 80-100 kids during the three-hour rally. Scarborough said EAA is thankful for the good flying weather, as one of their recent events had been...
read moreTira News for April 24, 2019
BY JAN VAUGHN Robert and Yvonne Weir were blessed with a new granddaughter on Saturday, April 20. Her name is Everly Rose Weir and she is the child of Dustin and Natalie Weir.Yvonne reports, “We are so happy to welcome her into our family.”Yvonne adds, “Shanna Parkinson and her sons, Aaron and Caleb, visited and we all attended Oasis wrestling. It was a hoot. The boys won a really nice Easter basket with t-shirts and caps in it.”The Tira Volunteer Fire Department is having an Open House on Sunday afternoon, April 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Please...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For April 24th, 2019
Community Partner: Fine Christian Ladies with Members of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church as Servers Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts Rice Pilaf Mediterranean Roasted Carrots Garden Salad Hot Rolls Chocolate Cherry Cake Chocolate Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Come join us and members of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church for a wonderful luncheon menu. Hope to see you.
read moreMitchell Chapel – Finger Licking Fried Catfish on Friday April 19th
This Friday, April 19, 2019, At 10:30am – Until ???, The Mitchell Chapel Church Of God In Christ Senior Choir Will Be Selling Hot, Finger Licking Fried Catfish Plates. The Plates Include: Fried Catfish, French Fries, Coleslaw, Bread, Dessert And A Drink For A Small Donation Of $8.00. And Yes All Of That For Just $8.00. So Stop By Mitchell Chapel Church Of God In Christ (402 South Jackson Street) And Grab You A Plate Or Two. If You Can’t Stop By Then Call (903-885-0338) And They Will Be More Than Happy To Deliver(2 Orders or more)…...
read moreMount Vernon 69ers Planning 50th-Year Reunion
The Mount Vernon High School class of 1969 is holding the “69er Last-Time-Before-We-Die 50th Reunion Meal” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, in the meeting room at the El Manna Tex-Mex Restaurant, 615 I-30 West Service Road, just west of Dairy Queen in Mt. Vernon. Guests are welcome, and participants will order off the menu. No RSVPs are required. The whereabouts and contact information for several 69ers is unknown. If you know any, please inform them of the reunion. For more information, contact Wendel Sloan at 575-749-1631...
read moreSaltillo FFA’s Annual Stew & Auction Planned April 25
Saltillo FFA will be holding their annual Stew and Auction on April 25 at the Kerry Garmon Gymnasium. Stew and Chili will be served at 5 p.m. with the auction starting at 6 p.m. Saltillo FFA Officers urge community members to “please come out and enjoy food and fellowship as we celebrate our community, school, and student accomplishments for the year.” Projects students have built during ag classes will be on display during the meal.
read moreTira News for April 17, 2019
BY JAN VAUGHN The Tira Volunteer Fire Department is having an Open House on Sunday, April 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. The station is on the west end of the Tira Community Center on FM 1536. Pam Martin reports, “Everyone is invited to come by and see our newest addition.” Light refreshments will be served. You are encouraged to come support the department and let the firefighters show you around. Joyce Dodd shared that the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church is coming up on Tuesday, April 23, at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. North Hopkins...
read moreSenior Citizens Lunch, Learn Seminar Offered May 6
Senior Citizens Center Program and Marketing Director Karon Weatherman announced a Senior Citizens Lunch and Learn seminar will be offered through the AARP Life Insurance and Annuity Program from New York Life at 11 a.m. May 6 at the center. “They will help you make sure that your future is secure and help your loved ones have a great peace of mind,” said Weatherman. AARP will provide a free lunch for attendees, but those attending must call 903-885-1661 by Wednesday, May 1, to reserve a lunch.
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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: “The Golden Age of Radio” PRESENTER: Ken Hanushek Ken Hanushek Ken Hanushek was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has a BA in history from Grove City College, PA, a MS in political science from Auburn University, AL and a MS in history from Texas A&M, Commerce. Ken is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel. He was on the history faculty of Northeast Texas Community College for 16 years, on the history...
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