Tira News March 13, 2019
Tira News
By Jan Vaughn
The quarterly Tira City Council meeting was held on Monday, March 11th. The group discussed routine business and Community Center upkeep and repairs. The Council would like to express appreciation to the anonymous donor for the generous contributions to the Tira Food Pantry.
Yvonne and Wesley Weir and Brenda Allen attended the Mac Powell and the Family Reunion Show at Greenville Municipal Auditorium on Friday, March 8th. Yvonne comments, “It was a great show, with contemporary Christian and country music.”
Tira has some new property owners, Andy and Suzanne Shoda. They bought land on the road across from the Community Center. They plan to spend some weekends here at this time, but hope to move here, when they retire. We want to welcome them to our community.
If you are new to Tira, or just have never sent me you contact information, I would love to hear from you and add you to my Tira News group.
Chip and I picked up our great-granddaughter, Dixie, in Decatur on Saturday. She is spending a few days with Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden, while she is on Spring Break.
Tiffany Vaughn and Jaidyn spent the weekend in Malvern, Arkansas, with Tiffany’s fiancé, Perry Gilbert. Jaidyn was invited to Perry’s niece’s birthday party on Saturday and the kids had fun painting.
Chip and I picked up Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn on Sunday and we had lunch at Broadway Buffet. That evening we had dinner with William McCauley, in celebration of his 29th birthday. Afterward, we enjoyed playing the game Tribond. William has been in from Arkansas for a few days. I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
ny, Jaidyn, Kenden and his girlfriend,
Whitney, went out to eat with us.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected]
9th Annual Sheriff’s Meet ‘n Greet and Easter Egg Hunt on April 13 at Civic Center
An important annual event for the community is set for Saturday morning April 13 on the grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center, the Easter Egg Hunt and Meet ‘n Greet put on by the Sheriff’s Department. It’s free to all families and individuals to attend. Children who come for the 10:30am egg hunt are asked to bring their own basket. And everyone is invited for food, entertainment, fellowship and fun between 10:30 am and 1pm. The event is put on at no charge to the public.
According to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, this is a tradition started by former Sheriff Butch Adams, and is one that will be carried forward because of it’s value to the community. Tatum stated, “this event enables our department force to “give back” to the community in a relaxed environment. It’s an opportunity for us to interact with the kids in a fun and positive way and also to let them see us in uniform and know that we are their friends, in addition to being there for them when we are out on calls. So don’t miss this. It’s a big event. Everybody is invited to come, to bring the kids for the egg hunt, the bounce houses and other entertainment, and stay for the free food and prizes too”.
Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems, Cumby Texas March 12, 2019
Due to low water pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Cumby water system, PWS Number 1120001 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Johnny Carter at Cumby City Hall at 903-994-2272.
Fashion, Food, Fun, Leprechauns Downtown 5-8pm on Thursday March 14 for Lucky Ladies Nite Out
Downtown retail merchant Marlene DeYong spoke for the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance when she invited KSST listeners to Lucky Ladies Nite Out on Thursday March 14, 2019. That’s when over two dozen retail merchants will stay open late and offer customer discounts, prize giveaways and refreshments inside their shops. Almost all the boutiques, fashion and decor shops, wineries, restaurants…even an art gallery/coffee shop, cosmetics spa and men’s outfitter will join in the very festive evening.
Why should you take part in Ladies Nite Out? Well, it’s fun, for one. And you’re invited to wear green in honor of the St. Patricks Day theme. For another reason, many of the merchants are new, and there are prizes and coupons inside every participating retailer that evening. PLUS, you can qualify for at least one chance to win the Grand Prize Basket at 8pm, worth $250 in gifts, gift cards and cash. If you don’t have much time, you can still take part! This is not a ticketed event but a come-and-go opportunity to browse and shop late at more than fifteen retail shops and eateries. And, if you bring proof of your purchases from downtown merchants that evening, you earn additional chances to win the Grand Prize. So, after you’ve browsed to your heart’s content between 5 and 8pm, then hurry to the Rooster Roast Coffee Bar for the Grand Prize reveal.
There’s no real shopping “map” for the event, but this route is encouraged. Start your journey by touring Danna’s Buffalo Girls Boutique and The Florist at 438 Gilmer Street, then travel north on Gilmer toward the square and discover Hope Interior Design. Once at the square, stop at Everything Unique and Corner Grub House, and be constantly on the lookout for leprechauns with lucky coupon discounts for you! Now, on to Main Street to stroll The Secret Garden, The Local (new!), Simply Spoiled, Marlene’s Sass and Class, Landers Creek Outfitters, Phinesse Winery, Sweet T (new!) , Meraki, and Redneck Bar and Grill. Don’t forget to sign up in every shop! A few more steps will lead you to North Davis Street where you can pop into Muddy Jake’s, the Whimsey Boutique (new!) and the Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio and Spa (new!). And don’t leave out Connally Street! A stop at Potato House (yes they have Irish potatoes!) will lead you to The Magic Scoop (Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, anyone?) and to the Rooster Roast Coffee Bar and Connally Street Gallery which is also the (new!) home of Gourmet Kitchen and Company offering tastings and sippings that evening, The Rooster Roast Coffee Bar will have a special Irish Green Cream coffee on the menu that evening. Now, you have found the spot where the Grand Prize winner will be discovered at 8pm. Everyone who is on hand gets at least one opportunity to win!
Game Day: Soccer And Golf
Monday Game Day
It’s the kind of thing you do for a friend. Former Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon is now coaching the boys team in Texarkana, the Texas High Tigers. On Tuesday (March 12), Jesus’ daughter Abby Diaz DeLeon, a former Lady Cat player now a Texas High Lady Tiger will be a part of senior night. The schedule called for Jesus to be in Sulphur Springs Tuesday where his Tigers will be playing Coach Alexi Upton’s Wildcats. Lady Cats Coach Joel Bailey, a longtime DeLeon assistant Coach, worked with the Lady Tigers’ coach to move their game to Monday night (March 11). Coach DeLeon now will be able to attend the senior night game Monday in Texarkana and then come to Sulphur Springs and coach his team Tuesday. Hats off to Coach Bailey for his classy move. On this Monday game day, the Lady Cats play the Lady Tigers in Texarkana on Senior Night. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity match to follow at 7 p.m. The Lady Cats need a win. They are 3-4 in district play.
Also Monday, Lady Cats golfers will be playing at Chickasaw Pointe golf
course in Durant, Oklahoma.
Wildcat Baseball Falls to Royse City
Royse City 3, Wildcats Baseball 0
After a good start to the season, the Wildcats’ baseball team did not get the result they wanted in the first game of district play last Wednesday (March 6) losing at Royse City, 3-0. The Wildcats could not put hits together to score a run. The Bulldogs for single runs in the first, fourth and fifth innings. The Wildcats, ranked #5 in the state, are 0-1 in district play and 8-2 overall. The Wildcats continue district play Tuesday night at Lindale. The Eagles defeated the Wildcats in a non-district game in the Rose City Classic in Tyler back on February 21.
SSHS UIL Math and Science Teams Finish Second
SSHS Math and Science Teams Finish Second at North Lamar Meet
Math and Science teams that are part of the Wildcats UIL Academic squad, recently (March 2) finished second at the North Lamar Math and Science Meet. The competitors compete with others in their grade.
In Number Sense, sophomore Kendall Little was first, junior Bracken Sant was fourth and junior Andrew Westlund was fifth. The Number Sense Team of Little, Sant, Westlund and junior Isaac Gutierrez was the second place team.
In Calculator, Little was second, Gutierrez was first, junior Kennedy Lee was sixth and senior Peyton Baugh was first. The Calculator Team of Gutierrez, Baugh, Little and Lee took first place.
In Mathematics, Little took first among sophomores, Westlund was second in juniors, Sant was third among juniors, Ivory Liu was fifth in juniors, Baugh was second among seniors. Mathematics Team of Little, Baugh, Westlund and Sant took First Place Team. Gerald Grafton coaches Number Sense, Calculator and Mathematics.
In Science, freshman Dylane Flies was second, sophomore Matthew Harper was fourth, Little was sixth among sophomores, Sant was sixth among juniors, Baugh took fourth among seniors. The Science Team of Baugh, Harper, Little and Sant were a fourth place team. The Science Team is coached by Steven Allemang.
Soccer: Wildcats Win Over Lindale
Wildcats Soccer 3, Lindale 2
The Wildcats’ soccer team fell behind Lindale, 2-0 Wednesday night (March 6) but then rallied for a big 3-2 district win at Tyler Junior College. Andrew Escobar began the comeback with a goal assisted by Alexis Escobedo. Escobedo then tied the match with a goal assisted by Anrique Arellano. Escobar put the wildcats ahead with his second goal of the night assisted by Kevin Yanez. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said his team played amazing soccer coming back from from the 2-0 deficit. He added he was so proud of his group and how they played. The win improves the Wildcats district record to 3-4. They are 8-9-2 for the season. The Wildcats play Texas High at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night.
