March 6th Primary Early Voting Ends Today
Early voting for the March 6th Primary ends today at 5 p.m. Thursday, 223 Republicans and 25 Democrats cast ballots. Early voting for the Primary is at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom, 128 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs. On Tuesday, March 6th all Hopkins County Polling Places will be open (see list below) from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Hopkins County registered voters are not restricted to one specific voting box but may cast a ballot at any one of the polling places.
| 1 | Lutheran Church
1000 Texas Street Sulphur Springs,TX |
5 | Saltillo ISD
150 CR 3534 Saltillo, TX 75478 |
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Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 208 Fuller St Sulphur Springs,TX
Courthouse 118 Church St. Sulphur Springs, TX |
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Cumby Muncipal Building 100 E. Main Street Cumby, TX 75433
Sulphur Bluff ISD 1027 CR 3550 Sulphur Bluff, TX 75481 |
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Grace Family Church 1901 Loop 301 East Sulphur Springs,TX |
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Como-Pickton CISD 13017 TX Hwy 11 E Como, TX 75431 |
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Civic Center
1200 Houston St. Sulphur Springs,TX |
16 | Miller Grove ISD
7819 FM 275 South Cumby, TX 75433 |
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League Street Church Of Christ 1100 South League Sulphur Springs,TX |
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North Hopkins ISD 1994 FM 71 W Sulphur Springs, TX |
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Tira News March 2, 2018
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Timothy Wright, Sr. He passed away on February 23rd and his funeral was held at West Oaks Funeral Chapel on March 1st. His wife, Sandy, survives. Please be in prayer for the family.
The regular quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council will be held at the Tira Community Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6th. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Martha Payton shared that her daughter, Regina, came to visit for a few days. She said they have watched the rain and rise and fall of water around the area. As of 6:00 p.m. last Thursday, February 22nd, they had poured out 4-¾ inches from the rain gauge.
Also, Martha reported that the Tira Methodist Church has a new pastor. Her name is Jamie Funderburk and her husband’s name is Ty. They have two teenagers, Addison and Hayden. Services are on Sunday at 11:00 a.m., with Sunday School at 10:00. Martha adds, “Visitors are always welcome.”
Maegan Shelton and friend Matt, Alyssa, Gavin, and Ethan Shelton, and Tanya and Matthew Dodd had lunch with William and Joyce Dodd on Saturday to celebrate Maegan and Ethan’s birthdays. Joyce comments, “We enjoyed getting to spend some time with them and have a chance to visit.”
Yvonne Weir and I met Brenda Allen, of Yantis, and Regina Taylor, of Sulphur Springs for lunch on Tuesday, for a late celebration of Brenda’s January birthday.
Our granddaughter, Jaidyn, spent the weekend with us, while her mother, Tiffany, visited her friend, Stephanie, in McKinney. Jaidyn and I enjoyed scrapbooking on Saturday. We drove across the dam of Cooper Lake that evening trying to spot deer. We saw four on the way across and 5 on the way back, after eating Mexican food in Cooper. Chip was in Mesquite with the Sulphur Springs Middle School Destination Imagination team that he helps coach. They won 2nd place in their division of the Technical challenge. After church on Sunday, we picked up Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn, Chip’s mother and sister, and had lunch for Chip’s birthday, which was on the 22nd. That afternoon, our great-grandsons, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden came and played with Jaidyn for a while. 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].
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Test Your Knowledge By Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Test Your Knowledge
During the past two months, I have presented programs for civic groups pertaining to Hopkins County Extension and what we have to offer. Although our volunteers and 4-H leaders are familiar with the variety of programs, workshops, program series, and events we offer, many people are simply unaware of who we are and what we do. So, before you read any further, take a look at the quiz below and see how much you know!
1) What do the 4-H’s in 4-H represent?
- Head, Heart, Hands, Health
- Hearth, Home, Hands, Health
- Hay, Horse, Heifer, Hog
2) What are the four areas under the umbrella of Extension?
- Water Conservation, Economic Development, Forage/crops, Nutrition
- Environmental Conservation, Livestock, Health education, 4-H
- Family & Community Health, Ag/Natural Resources, 4-H & Youth, Community Development
3) What is the 4-H project with the most enrollment in Hopkins County?
- Dairy, with beef in close second
- Horticulture, with shooting sports in close second
- Foods & Nutrition, with robotics/ STEM in close second
4) What is the most popular 4-H Livestock project?
- Swine
- Beef
- Dairy
5) What is the land grand university for the Extension Service in Texas?
- Texas A&M University – College Station
- Texas Tech University
- University of Texas – Austin
6) What is a Master Volunteer?
- A volunteer who has a college degree and uses the knowledge in volunteer work
- A volunteer who has gone above & beyond what is asked of them
- A volunteer who has completed required training and agrees to serve the community in his/her area of expertise
7) What are two Master Volunteer programs in Hopkins County?
- Master Gardeners and Master Wellness Volunteers
- Beef Masters and Toast Masters
8) What is the official name of the Extension service in Texas?
- Texas Cooperative Extension Service
- Texas AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
9) Where is the Hopkins County Extension Office located?
- In the courthouse annex
- On Hinnant Street
- On Houston Street
10) What is the official age of 4-H members?
- Grades 1 thru 5
- Grades 3 thru 12
- Grades 6 thru 12
Let’s see how you did!
1) The answer is A – I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, and my Health to better living for my club, my community, my county, and my world.
2) The answer is C – Hopkins County has two Extension agents (Family & Community Health, and Ag/Natural Resources). We share the 4-H program, and participate in many boards for community events.
3) The answer is B – the dairy and foods & nutrition projects come in at number 3 and 4, with STEM, photography, clothing & textiles and other livestock projects following closely
4) The answer is C (dairy)
5) The answer is A – we are supported with funding, research, and specialists through Texas A&M University and our agents are considered to be faculty because the county is our classroom.
6) The answer is C – we have two Master Volunteers programs in Hopkins that provide training and volunteer opportunities
7) The answer is A – I work with Master Wellness Volunteers, and Mario Villarino works with Master Gardeners
8) The answer is C – every county in Texas has access to a County Extension Office through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
9) The answer is C – we are located next door to the Southwest Dairy Museum
10) The answer is B – official 4-H’ers are in grades 3 thru 12, but we also accept Clover Kids (ages 5-7)
Reminders
The Spring Break Sewing Workshop is full, so if you signed up, please be sure to show up! The dates are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 12-14, starting at 9:00 a.m. Please bring good sewing scissors, pins (preferably with ball heads), and tape measure. Eight sewing machines are available to use, and fabrics and instructions for several make-and-take projects will be provided at no extra charge. Bring a sack lunch – drinks provided.
We are now taking reservations for the Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes series, scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, April 9, 12, 16, 19, and 23. Two times are being offered to fit participants’ schedules – 1:30, repeated at 6:00 p.m. – so pick the time that works best for you! The cost is $25, payable at the first session, which covers materials, refreshments, and door prizes. Please call 903-885-3443 to sign up – provide name, address, and phone number.
Closing Thought
Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark – McKinney Tourism Department
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
Lady Cats Season Record 9-3 After Loss to Sachse
A furious rally by the Lady Cats’ softball team just fell short in a 7-6 loss to Sachse in a Wylie tournment Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, the Lady Cats defeated McKinney North, 8-0.
Sachse broke open a scoreless tie with 4 runs in the bottom of the fourth. They tacked on 3 more and appeared to be cruising with a 7-0 lead after five innings. The Lady Cats came alive in the top of the sixth inning. They scored 6 runs and had runners on the bases when the game ended. Sachse held on to win, 7-6.
Pitcher Alli Fite went all five innings for the Lady Cats given up 7 earned runs on 7 hits. Fite struck out 5 and walked 5. She gave up one home run. Kelsey Wallace and Brinklee Drive both drove home 2 runs. Sierra Smith and Jacklyn Semler also had 1 RBI each. Kate Womack was 2 for 3 with 1 run scored and a double. Alyssa Abron was 1 for 2 with a run score and she walked twice. Wallace was 1 for 4 with 1 runs scored. Driver was 1 for 3 with a walk. Sadie Stroud was 1 for 3 with a walk. Macee Hollins was 1 for 1 with 1 run scored. Nylah Lindley scored a run. Maddie Millsap drew 2 walks. Semler was 1 for 3 with a run scored.
The Lady Cats season record is now 9-3. Friday the Lady Cats play Cooper at 5 p.m. at Wylie East. Then they face Sherman at 7 p.m. at Wylie East.
North Hopkins One Act Play Advances
North Hopkins One Act Play Advances from District to Bi-District with their play “The Eden Echo”.
After many early morning and late night practices the One Act Play department at North Hopkins High School finally gets awarded top two at District Competition.
Left to Right: Cecile Lozano, Mattie Hall, Kelsey Horton, Breeanna Hicks, Clayton Brandenburgh
The Actors and Crew Member also received many awards. Clayton Brandenburgh received the tech award. Breeanna Hicks was named Best Actress. Kelsey Horton and Cecile Lozano were awarded All-Star Cast awards. Mattie Hall was awarded Honorable Mention Cast. The One Act Play director Lisa Sprague commented, “So proud of my students. They were all great today, cast and crew”. The next competition for North Hopkins will be March 10th in Lindale.
Lady Cat Softball Begins Wylie Tourney With 8-0 Win Against McKinney Boyd
The Lady Cats’ softball team got off to a great start in a Wylie tournament Thursday with an 8-0 win over McKinney Boyd. Pitcher Bailey Haggerty was masterful in the circle as she tossed a six inning, three-hit shutout. Haggerty struck out 7 and walked only 1. All the hits off Haggerty were singles.
The Lady Cats took some time to get going in the game. The game was 0-0 after three innings. The Lady Cats scored one in the fourth, three more in the fifth and four more in the sixth. The Lady Cats collected 13 hits including 2 doubles and 4 triples. Lead off hitter Alyssa Abron, a Seton Hall commit, had an incredible game. Abron went 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBIs with 2 triples and 2 singles. Kelsey Wallace was 2 for 4 with 1 run scored and 2 RBIs with a triple and single. Brinklee Driver was 2 for 3 with an RBI and a triple and a single. Alli Fite was 1 for 2 with a double. Nylah Lindley was 1 for 3 with a run scored and a double. Others with 1 hit included Sierra Smith who also scored a run, Macee Hollins who also scored a run and Colbria Harrison who also scored a run. Karlee Adams scored a run.
The Lady Cats play Sachse at 3 p.m.Thursday. The Lady Cats are now 9-2 for the season. The tournament continues through Saturday.
Wildcat Baseball in Lindale Tournament
The Wildcats’ baseball team lost their opening game in a Lindale tournament, 5-3 to Atlanta Thursday morning. The Wildcats are now 2-3 for the season.
The Wildcats play two games on Friday. They will face the Brook Hill School of Bullard at 10:30 a.m. Friday and will play Tyler All Saints Episcopal School at 1 p.m. Friday. The Wildcats conclude the Lindale tournament Saturday at 6 p.m. against host school Lindale.
Cipoletta Reflects on Wildcats Regional Quarterfinal Loss
After having time to think about the Wildcats’ basketball team’s regional quarterfinal loss to Prosper in triple overtime Tuesday night in Princeton, Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta talked with KSST Sports Thursday morning. He said it was just one of those games, a very good game and he said Prosper was a very good team. Coach Cipoletta added the Wildcats played their hearts out. He said you come up short sometimes.
Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats had chances to win but he said it just wasn’t our time. After reviewing the game tape twice, Coach Cipoletta said he wouldn’t have done anything differently. He said as long as you are in a position to win, that’s what you want. Coach Cipoletta said the ball just did not bounce the Wildcats’ way at times and it bounced Prospers’ way. He said that was the difference.
Coach Cipoletta said foul trouble hurt the Wildcats some but he said the next guy up was always ready to step in. He said he was proud of his team and he said he hated that the season ended this soon. Coach Cipoletta said he really wanted his team to take the next step but he added that’s what next season is for. He said the program is making progress and is heading in the right direction.
Coach Cipoletta credited dedicated players who are buying into the coaches’ vision for the program. He said his players are putting a lot of time into basketball because they have their dreams and a passion for the game. Coach Cipoletta acknowledged that he would desperately miss his four seniors next year. Four of his starters Tuesday night will return. He said next year’s team could be special. Coach Cipoletta said lots of young talent is ready to step up. He promised an open competition for varsity spots next year.
Thinking again about this year’s team, Coach Cipoletta talked about their district championship and 30 win season. He said the program is making history and he said he was blessed to be a part of it. How hungry are the players? After the gut wrenching loss Tuesday, Coach Cipoletta said a lot of the players stayed after school Wednesday to work on their shots and their games.
10 SSHS Powerlifters Qualify for Regional Meet
The Wildcats’ powerlifting team qualified ten lifters and an alternate for the Regional Powerlifting Meet Saturday (March 3) in Lindale. At Lindale, the top two lifters in each weight class will qualify for the state meet. The top five lifters in each class get points for their team.
Wildcats qualifiers include Trenton Johnson, ranked 7th in the region in the 114 pound weight class, Alex Rodiguez who is 4th in the 123-pound weight class, Joe’ell Morales, 2nd in the 132 pound weight class, Jesse Carrillo, ranked 7th in the 148-pound weight class, Carson Bridges, 6th in the 165-pound weight class, Vincent Morales, 6th in the 181-pound eight class, George Greenway, 12th in the 181-pound weight class, D’Idrec Dugan, 1st in the 242-pound weight class, Ian Blanch, 2nd in the 242-pound weight class and Jesus Olivo in the 275-pound weight class. Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter says a real competition has developed between Dugan and Blanch in the 242-pound weight class. Qualifying as an alternate if another lifter can’t make the meet is Wildcat Austin McCain in the 114-pound weight class.
Coach Jeter says his team finished fourth as a team at last year’s Regional Meet. He says they want to do better than that this time.
