Tira News for March 26, 2019
By Jan Vaughn Joyce Dodd reports, “Our food angels, along with Martha Payton’s brother, Von Honzel, and the Tira preacher and his wife, Clyde and Victoria Bostick, brought several large bags of groceries to our pantry today.” We always appreciate the contributions. Also, I want to express appreciation to Georgia Smith, Yvonne Weir and Joyce Dodd for putting the food on the shelves, and to everyone who helps with the pantry each week!Joyce shared that the next Bible Study at the Tira Methodist Church will be on April 9 at 1 p.m. Everyone is...
read moreCity-Wide Clean Up Announced For April 8-13
Sulphur Springs residents will have an opportunity next month to get rid of unwanted most household items during the city’s annual City-Wide Clean Up. marc maxwell The clean up will be conducted 1/4-mile east of Flowserve from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 8 through Saturday, April 13. “About half the time, people bring tree limbs and brush, sofas, things of that nature. Unfortunately, if we don’t do this, things might end up in road ditches. We do this to keep the community cleaned up,” Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell...
read moreUpcoming Agrilife Extension Events
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Department of Transportation are sponsoring a Car Seat Checkup event on Wednesday, April 3, on the Lowe’s Parking Lot in Sulphur Springs, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Technicians will be on hand to check for proper installation, size, and condition of the child’s car seat. A new child safety seat will be provided at no charge if there are problems with the current seat. Bring the child and know the child’s weight and height. For more information, contact Johanna Hicks,...
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Diabetes Support Group Meets Today at Noon
A Diabetes Support Group for Hopkins County and surrounding areas will meet the 4th Tuesday of each month. The newly formed group will meet Tuesday, March 26, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County, 1200 W. Houston Street, Sulphur Springs at 12:00 noon. The group is open to anyone who has diabetes or who cares for someone with diabetes. Informative topics for discussion will include nutrition, exercise, medications, complications, and more. For more information, contact Johanna Hicks,...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For March 27, 2019
Dinner Bell March 27, 2019 IHOP is the Community Partner Menu: Pancakes, Butter and Syrup Bacon Ham, Egg and Cheese Casserole with Homemade Salsa Fresh Fruit Come have Brunch with us. Perfect for a new Spring Day.Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).Our doors will be open and the WELCOME mat is out. Hope to see you.
read moreTri County RFL Plans April 6 Dinner for Cancer Survivors
Tri County Relay For Life Committee will honor cancer survivors at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6 with a special survivors dinnner, at Shannon Oaks Church, 1113 East Shannon Road.”This is for survivors and their caregivers. This is a new location for us,” said Tri County RFL Committee Chair Gina Giguere.This will be a special time for cancer survivors to fellowship with others who have battled or are also battling cancer, whether for one day, one month, a year, 10 years or more. This battle is celebrated and support offered for cancer...
read moreTira News March 22, 2019
Tira News By Jan Vaughn Joyce Dodd would like to invite everyone to the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church. It’s scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26th. Laiken Joslin took Slaiden and Dixie to the zoo last Thursday, while Dixie was here, from Sour Lake (near Beaumont), for her Spring Break. Laiken’s friend, Aspen, and her two daughters went, too. The beautiful weather made for a very enjoyable outing. Last week I mentioned that I would like to hear from new residents in our community. I was happy to get a message from...
read moreClara Bridges 90+ Banquet: A Celebration with Food, Fun, and Loved Ones
Letters of invitation to the 14th Annual Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet went out this week to every senior citizen in Hopkins County who is or will be 90 years of age by Dec. 31, 2019. Anyone who fits in that category who didn’t receive a letter is asked to contact Karon Weatherman at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center at (903) 885-1661 to be added to the list. “The only way that I found out who is 90+ is by someone telling me or when I see a photo in the newspaper that someone is having a 90th birthday celebration,” said...
read moreShadow Renaissance High Tea Fundraiser March 31st
On March 31st, a fundraiser for Shadow Renaissance Festival will be held. There will be tea sandwiches, cupcake shepherds pies, many different selections of scones, fruits, cheeses, 6-8 different teas and the event will close with a wine tasting by Phinesse Farms. Tickets are priced at $25 per person and this event is for 21+. High Tea Flyer
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