Tira News  By Jan Vaughn
Dec30

Tira News By Jan Vaughn

Tira News By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to Tommy Dickens and his family, in the loss of his mother, Alvira Dickens. Her funeral was held on Monday afternoon, December 28, 2015, under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Please keep the family in your prayers. Kim Beck shared, “Our son, Jason Beck, graduated from the University of Texas–Austin Naval ROTC program and got his commission on the 16th and will...

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Tira News  By Jan Vaughn
Dec18

Tira News By Jan Vaughn

Tira News By Jan Vaughn   Martha Payton reports, “The Tira Methodist Church will have a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24,Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.” Morgan Joslin was promoted to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol and assumed the role of Squadron Cadet Commander. He also received the Ira C. Eaker award, which only 2% of cadets achieve in their career. He was...

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Tira News by Jan Vaughn
Dec11

Tira News by Jan Vaughn

  Tira News The Tira Community Christmas dinner was held last Saturday night and was a great success.  Thanks to all who participated, prepared food and encouraged the young people to attend.  Santa and two elves came by, which was very popular with the little children and the young at heart. Floyd and Martha Payton met Martha’s brother, Von Honzell from Wylie and niece, Sara Chambers from Dripping Springs in Greenville on...

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Tira News  By Jan Vaughn
Dec04

Tira News By Jan Vaughn

  One last reminder about the Tira Community Christmas Party, which is this Saturday, December 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. We will gather to visit and share a meal together. Brisket will be provided. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert and enjoy spending time with your neighbors. We are also bringing canned goods for the Meal-a-Day Program in Sulphur Springs. Santa Claus is planning to stop by and visit with...

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Tira News  By Jan Vaughn
Nov20

Tira News By Jan Vaughn

Tira News By Jan Vaughn   Tira City Council Members will gather at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1st at the Community Center for the regular quarterly meeting. Following the meeting the group will decorate the center for the community Christmas party. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. The Tira Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. We encourage everyone...

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Tira News  By Jan Vaughn
Nov13

Tira News By Jan Vaughn

Tira News By Jan Vaughn   North Hopkins Elementary Principal, LeAnn Tadlock, shared that students and teachers at North Hopkins Elementary School wanted to thank veterans for their brave service and protection of our freedom, so they honored them with a come-and-go reception on Wednesday. Mrs. Tadlock said that several veterans stopped by for a visit. Refreshments were served and students wrote letters and cards, drew and colored...

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Tira News by Jan Vaughn
Nov07

Tira News by Jan Vaughn

  We want to express our sympathy to the family of Mamie Lou (Weir) Reaves. Her funeral service was held at the Tira Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon. The community provided a meal for the family at the Community Center, prior to the service. Please remember Lou’s husband, Leroy, and the rest of her family in your prayers. The North Hopkins School Fall Carnival, which was originally planned for October 23rd, has been...

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Tira News  By Jan Vaughn
Oct23

Tira News By Jan Vaughn

Tira News By Jan Vaughn The North Hopkins Fall Carnival is tonight, Friday, October 23rd, from 6:00 to 8:00. There will be lots of games, prizes, food, and fun! Pizza and burgers will be available, and following the carnival, at 8:00 p.m., the Junior Class invites everyone to come to the school cafeteria and play Bingo. A volleyball game will be going on, too. Make plans to come out and support the students. Sherry Smiddy reports that...

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Tira News  By Jan Vaughn
Oct17

Tira News By Jan Vaughn

Tira News By Jan Vaughn   Linda Parsons and Buddy Stilts opened their home on Sunday, hosting a pot luck lunch for the Tira United Methodist Church. Those attending were Rev. David Larkin and wife Charlotte, Rev. Leroy Reaves, Jim and Lynda Garner, Joe Vickers, Sammy and Hope Weir, Louis and Mary Beth Moore, Adrianna and Christina Stockton, Floyd and Martha Payton, hosts Linda and Buddy, along with a special guest Lisa,...

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Tira News by Jan Vaughn
Oct09

Tira News by Jan Vaughn

Kim Beck reports, “Our son, Jason Beck, will graduate from the University of Texas in Austin this December and has been accepted into the Naval Aviation program. He will be heading to Pensacola, Florida to begin flight training for the ‘front seat’. We are so proud and excited for this next chapter in his Navy career.” Michael and Shelia Boyd got to visit with family last weekend. Robert and Sandra Crawford...

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