Myra Jean Ray
Myra Jean Ray, 84, of Allen, Texas, a good and faithful servant, went to be with her Lord on May 21, 2017. She leaves behind her son, Terry Lee Ray, and his wife, Rebecca Ray, of Plano; her granddaughter, Tara Ray Catlin, her husband, Ray Catlin, of Coppell, and their four children, Caden Bear Benedict, Gabriel Lee Benedict, Cade Edmond Catlin, and Corie Elizabeth Catlin; her grandson, Zachory Perry Ray of Garland and his two sons,...
Tira News May 19, 2017
by Jan Vaughn Yvonne Weir from Tira, Brenda Allen from Yantis, and Pam Cathey from Como flew into Las Vegas, Nevada on May 1st and rented a car to begin an adventure they called “California Dreaming.” The first night was spent in Beatty, Nevada, where they met two families from France at the local cafe. They began their drive on Tuesday and toured Death Valley. Yvonne commented, “It was much more scenic than we expected.” ...
Chamber Connection April 20, 2017
Thank you to everyone who supported and played in the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! We had a wonderful day with beautiful weather and happy golfers! Thank you to the Sulphur Springs Country Club for hosting our event and making the day run smoothly. An extra special thank you to our Hole-In-One sponsors Jay Hodge Chevrolet, Farm Country, Interstate Body Shop, and Robinson Bennett Construction. Our Hole-In-One...
Chamber Connection April 6, 2017
It’s time for the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Friday, April 14th at the Sulphur Springs Country Club!! We are currently accepting teams for morning tee times. The teams are first come, first served, so make sure and make your reservation today! Please see our website for more information… www.HopkinsChamber.org, or call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515. Tanner Higgins Warrior Run is Scheduled for Saturday, April...
Tira News March 3, 2017
By Jan Vaughn Yvonne Weir’s uncle died last week and she traveled to Michigan to visit her aunt. She commented, “It’s snowy here.” Please remember Yvonne and her family in prayer. Wesley Weir bowled on Saturday. Yvonne reported that “Lilly and Jasmine Taylor came and bowled. They all did quite well.” Doris (Horn, Burkham) Moon passed away on Tuesday. Her funeral will be in Spence Chapel at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs on...
A & M-Commerce Celebrates Centennial March 10
By Scott Cason and Mary Grace Rodriguez COMMERCE, TX—On March 10, Texas A&M University-Commerce will celebrate its centennial as a public institution of higher education. The small, private college originally known as East Texas Normal College began as a privately funded teacher’s college in Cooper, Texas. Through the visionary efforts of founder William Leonidas Mayo, the college’s appeal to become a state institution was granted...
Tira News January 20, 2017
by Jan Vaughn Sherry Smiddy reports that the Cross Spur Cowboy Church would like to invite everyone to their annual “Sweets for Your Sweetie” auction, on February 12th at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds go to their youth group. Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin went to Piney Shores Resort on Lake Conroe last weekend. On Saturday they drove to Beaumont to pick up Dixie and let her enjoy some time playing with her brothers....
James Daniel Cowden
Funeral service for James Daniel Cowden, age 67, of Emory, will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Wayne Wolfe and Mark Cowden will officiate. Burial will follow in Emory City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday evening, 5:00-7:00 pm, at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel. Daniel was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Corsicana, to Oddis and Trudy Faye Cantrell Cowden. He worked as a truck driver and...
KSST Local Election Coverage Begins at 7 p.m.; List of Local Races/Polling Places
Local voters will be focused on various races and KSST will be your source for election returns. KSST staff will be at the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office to bring you up to the minute coverage of local election returns. KSST will begin coverage at 7 p..m. State and national returns will also be reported at :15, :30, and :45 minutes past the hour beginning at 7:15 p.m. In Precinct 3 of Hopkins County incumbent Republican Wade...
Straight Ballot Voters Missing Proposition; 14 Places to Vote Tuesday
If you vote a straight party ballot, you need to look at the summary page before finalizing your vote. Propositions are not included in the straight party ticket and you cannot vote again once your ballot is submitted, according to Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk. Voting in the November General Election is Tuesday, November 8th from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Fourteen voting places will be open. Hopkins County registered voters may cast...
