Vaughn Sentenced to 15 Years In Plea Bargain Agreement
Robert Charles Vaughn was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in a plea bargain agreement in Eighth Judicial District Court Tuesday, November 29th. He faced three charges including Theft of Property over $20,000 but less than $100,000, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, and Evading arrest Detention with Previous Conviction. All were felonies. In January, 2012, the Dike man was accused of stealing a...
Violation of Probation Returns Vaughn to Jail
As a Hopkins County Deputy drove County Road 2331, he observed a white van and the passenger inside the van. He stopped the vehicle knowing that the passenger, Kenneth Ray Vaughn, 61, of Como, was wanted on Hopkins County warrants. A strong odor of alcoholic beverage from the vehicle created a probable cause search. Vaughn was arrested on warrants for DWI 3rd or more and a warrant for obstruction or retaliation. He is in Hopkins...
The Last Tira News Column
Tira News – Nov. 18, 2021 By Jan Vaughn After several weeks of no news to report, I decided that the Tira News has run its course. I want to express my appreciation to all who contributed reports throughout the years and all who shared with me that they enjoyed reading about our community. Also, a special thanks goes out to all who made sure that our news was published. I will sign off with my sincere wishes for you all to have...
30+ Attend 14th Annual Ken And Suzi Chapman Scholarship Weekend
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News Correspondent Ken and Suzi Chapman’s Scholarship Program recipients gathered in Tira this past weekend for their 14th Annual Scholarship Weekend. Thirty-plus young adults participated in the activities, which included card games, outdoor games, fishing and swimming. Ken reported, “Additionally, lots of pizza, chips, cookies and sandwiches were consumed, and Saturday evening the Scholars were...
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...
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,...
Aiguier Cemetery Association Officers, Perpetual Care Board Elected
The Aiguier Cemetery Association held their annual meeting on Sunday, June 6, 2021, in the North Hopkins School Cafeteria. A small group gathered for a covered-dish lunch, followed by a business meeting led by Charlie Vaughn, president. The group approved the minutes and financial reports, as presented by Jan Vaughn and Peggy Beck, and discussed upkeep of the cemetery grounds. The same officers were elected to another term. They are...
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...
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...
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...
