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Tira News – Aug. 16, 2021: Write-In Candidacy For Tira City Council Accepted Through Aug. 20
Aug16

Tira News – Aug. 16, 2021: Write-In Candidacy For Tira City Council Accepted Through Aug. 20

By Jan Vaughn Declarations for Write-In Candidacy for a place on the Tira City Council are being accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. For more information contact Jan Vaughn, Tira City Secretary, at 903-438-6688. North Hopkins ISD Panthers Faculty and staff returned to work at North Hopkins School last week and students return on Wednesday, August 18. First Baptist Church hosted a lunch for the area school employees on...

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Tira News – June 25, 2021: Tira Residents Enjoy Spending Father’s Day Together
Jun24

Tira News – June 25, 2021: Tira Residents Enjoy Spending Father’s Day Together

By Jan Vaughn, Tira News Correspondent We want to express our sympathy to the family of Billy Crowson. He passed away on Sunday, June 20, with the funeral being held at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs on Friday, June 24, at 9 a.m., under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, and burial in the Tira Cemetery. Please be in prayer for his wife, Nell, and all of his family. Billy Moss reported that his new...

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Tira News: Homecoming Slated July 4
Jun17

Tira News: Homecoming Slated July 4

By Jan Vaughn, Tira News correspondent, [email protected]. The Tira Homecoming is quickly approaching. It will be held on Sunday, July 4. The program and business meeting will begin at 11 a.m. inside the Tira Methodist Church, and then a covered dish lunch will be shared at the picnic tables on the grounds. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery grounds may be given that day or you can mail them to the Tira Cemetery Association,...

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Tira News – June 10, 2021: Residents Celebrate Births, Birthdays, Graduations
Jun10

Tira News – June 10, 2021: Residents Celebrate Births, Birthdays, Graduations

By Jan Vaughn, Tira News Correspondent Congratulations are in order for Billy Moss! His granddaughter, Caroline Jo Shaffer, was born on June 3, which is, also, Billy’s mother Mamie Jo’s birthday. Mother, Mindy Moss Shaffer, and baby are doing well. Billy commented, “We are blessed.” Billy, also, reported that he has two new colts that were born on “Cinco de Mayo.” Robert, Yvonne, and Wesley Weir traveled to Sunnyvale on Friday to...

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Tira News: Aiguier Cemetery Association, Quarterly City Council Meetings To Be Held
Jun03

Tira News: Aiguier Cemetery Association, Quarterly City Council Meetings To Be Held

By Jan Vaughn, Tira News Correspondent I received word this week that the Aiguier Cemetery Association meeting will be held at the North Hopkins School Cafeteria, rather than the cemetery grounds, on Sunday, June 6. A covered dish lunch will be shared at noon, followed by a brief business meeting. Please make plans to bring a covered-dish and share a meal and memories. After lunch there will be a brief business meeting. Donations for...

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Tira News: Two Daily Meals Free, Monday-Thursday, for Those 18 and Under at North Hopkins School Cafeteria During June
May27

Tira News: Two Daily Meals Free, Monday-Thursday, for Those 18 and Under at North Hopkins School Cafeteria During June

By Jan Vaughn The regular quarterly Tira City Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. We recently received some generous donations for the Tira Food Pantry. We always appreciate the contributions and want to express our thanks to the donors. Tira city limit sign Tammy Muse commented that all the rain is washing away her garden. Also, she reported on Sunday that Clifford Belz had a birthday. “Happy belated...

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Tira News — May 19, 2021: Peerless Baptist Church to Have Fish Fry Fundraiser
May20

Tira News — May 19, 2021: Peerless Baptist Church to Have Fish Fry Fundraiser

By Jan Vaughn Laurie Kerby shared that the Peerless Baptist Church is having a fish fry on Saturday, May 22 at 5 P.M., followed by an auction at 6:30 P.M. in their fellowship hall. The meal will include fried fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and more for donations only. Take out plates are also available. Tira city limit sign This fundraiser is for the youth at Peerless Baptist Church and goes towards camps this summer. If you...

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Tira News – May 13, 2021: Residents Enjoyed Mother’s Day With Family, Friends
May13

Tira News – May 13, 2021: Residents Enjoyed Mother’s Day With Family, Friends

By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the families of Wanda Clayton and Terry Runyan. Wanda was buried on May 8, and Terry was buried on May 11, in the Tira Cemetery. Please remember these families in your prayers. Tira city limit sign Nicolas Esterhuyse, grandson of Robert and Yvonne Weir, celebrated his 5th birthday Sunday the 2nd at his home, with his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Yvonne Weir and Brenda Allen...

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April 15 Tira News: Dodd Family Celebrates Newest Addition
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April 15 Tira News: Dodd Family Celebrates Newest Addition

By Jan Vaughn, Tira News correspondent William and Joyce Dodd had five generations of their family at their home on April 1. Joyce shared, “We met our new great-great-granddaughter, Brookelynn Rayne Foster for the first time. She is 4 months old. Her great-grandma, Tonja Lucas, was here also to meet her for the first time. Brookelynn was here with her grandparents, Maegan and Matt Childress, her mother and dad, Ray and Alyssa Foster,...

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Tira Residents Celebrate Birthdays, Easter with Family And Friends
Apr08

Tira Residents Celebrate Birthdays, Easter with Family And Friends

By Jan Vaughn, Tira News correspondent We want to express our sympathy to the family of Jimmy Don Goldsmith. He passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, and his funeral was held on Wednesday, April 7, at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Please be in prayer for his family. Jimmy Don Goldsmith Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin spent Easter weekend camping at Cooper Lake. They had an early birthday celebration for Rylan...

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